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.
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Walter, Tongue make the difference as Super Giants surge into Men's Hundred final after a thrilling Eliminator victory against Sunrisers Leeds at the Kia Oval.
Emilio Gay warms up for first Pakistan Test with pair in tour game, enduring a challenging outing with the bat in Beckenham. While Gay struggled, Pakistan faced a significant blow as captain Babar Azam retired hurt after sustaining a hand injury, casting a shadow over his availability for the upcoming Test series. The match also saw impressive performances from England's Shoaib Bashir and Middlesex's Caleb Falconer, setting an intriguing backdrop for the series.
In a spectacular display of resilience, Haynes, Verreynne hundreds lead Nottinghamshire through from 1 for 3, securing a memorable victory over Yorkshire in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup quarter-final.
In a display of composed batting and tactical brilliance, Baker and Winfield-Hill take Sunrisers into the women's Hundred final, overcoming the Southern Brave in a tense encounter at The Oval.
A magnificent performance from David Bedingham ensured that a Bedingham century drives Durham into One-Day Cup semi-final, as the visitors crushed Lancashire by 162 runs at Emirates Old Trafford.
The cricketing world is buzzing as Ajinkya Rahane Set for New Role After Retirement From International Cricket, transitioning from the crease to the commentary box for the upcoming India vs. Sri Lanka Test series.
As the series reaches its conclusion in Belfast, Ireland search for consolation win in final ODI to regain some much-needed momentum after suffering three consecutive defeats against a dominant Afghanistan side.
As the teams prepare for a pivotal showdown, India and Sri Lanka meet in a vastly different Test landscape, navigating transitions, form slumps, and the historic milestone of Galle’s 50th Test match.
As the Indian cricket team looks to bounce back in the World Test Championship, captain Shubman Gill: 'Extra time in preparation definitely helps' when adjusting to the unique challenges of the upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka.
Addressing the intense scrutiny surrounding the squad composition, De Silva on Dickwella selection: In Galle, 'player with the best glovework plays', explaining why Niroshan Dickwella and Lahiru Kumara were backed ahead of Saturday's match.
In a major boost for the upcoming season, the Melbourne Renegades name Twining their WBBL coach, bringing in current Australian women's team assistant Gavan Twining to guide the squad toward future success.
