Anand Krishnamurthy is a senior cricket correspondent for The Hindu, celebrated for his deep knowledge of Tamil Nadu’s rich cricketing soil and the art of spin bowling. A Loyola College, Chennai graduate, he grew up watching the wizardry of local spinners on the Chepauk turf and has since dedicated his career to unpacking the tactical nuances of the turning ball. Anand covers the Indian team across formats and is a familiar presence at Ranji Trophy matches, where he scouts emerging talent from the south. His IPL analysis is widely read for its blend of statistical insight and on‑ground reporting. A recipient of the S. Rangarajan Memorial Award and his newspaper’s top sports honour, Anand is also the custodian of a growing digital archive of Indian cricket statistics, which he draws upon to enrich every piece. He believes that behind every great delivery lies a story of preparation, patience, and place.
0 postsIn the crucial second ODI at Harare Sports Club, Shoriful returns as Bangladesh bowl against unchanged Zimbabwe after captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the toss and elected to exploit the early morning moisture in a bid to level the series.
Pretorius' maiden T20 century consolidates Unicorns' top spot as the San Francisco Unicorns secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over MI New York in MLC 2026. Lhuan-dre Pretorius played a spectacular unbeaten innings of 102 runs off 52 balls to help chase down 144 runs with 26 balls remaining in Dallas.
In a display of grit and tactical awareness, Max Holden clings on to keep Middlesex hopes alive for a Vitality Blast quarter-final spot by anchoring a crucial five-wicket victory over the Hampshire Hawks.
Will Smeed's magnificent batting display, scoring 89 runs, truly encapsulates how Smeed leads Somerset to emphatic victory over Derbyshire Falcons by 27 runs in a crucial Vitality Blast encounter. This commanding performance at the OurCoop County Ground in Derby has significantly bolstered Somerset's aspirations for the knock-out stages.
Lees leads the charge as Durham hunt down Foxes in a commanding performance at Uptonsteel Grace Road, as the visitors cruised to an eight-wicket victory in their final Vitality Blast fixture of the season.
After a legendary 17-year international career that spanned from humble beginnings in St Kitts to the grand stage of Lord's, Tammy Beaumont walks away having done it all, leaving behind an indelible mark on the sport of women's cricket.
In a masterclass of individual brilliance, Allround Adams extinguishes The Blaze, leading the Hampshire Hawks to a decisive 23-run victory and cementing their place at the Vitality Blast women's competition Finals Day.
In a significant shift for global cricket governance, Imran Khwaja's role as Associate director on ICC board ends following a highly competitive election process held during the annual general meeting in Edinburgh.
In a blow to their World Test Championship standing, the West Indies docked two WTC points for slow over rate in second Test against Sri Lanka, following a match official review in Antigua.
As the Indian women's cricket team gears up for a historic, first-ever Test match at Lord's, head coach Amol Muzumdar urges India to 'stay in the present' after T20 World Cup malfunction dashed their dreams of limited-overs glory. Facing intense scrutiny following their early exit, the squad is being encouraged to park their recent disappointments and embrace the unique challenge of red-ball cricket in London.
In a night to forget at Trent Bridge, India suffered a catastrophic collapse that will be remembered for all the wrong reasons. The ENG vs IND 2026: Three Unwanted Records India Registered After 125-Run Loss to E match marked a dark chapter in the team's T20I history.
Following a historic series victory against Sri Lanka, Roston Chase hopes Sri Lanka series win is 'a stepping stone' for West Indies in Tests, marking a significant shift in the team's batting performance and strategic approach for the World Test Championship.
