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 postsGloucestershire warm to task thanks to Hammond hundred as Miles Hammond anchored the innings with a brilliant unbeaten 128 on a challenging opening day of the Rothesay County Championship clash against Worcestershire.
Price is right as Hampshire go wrong again at Hove, with the visitors failing to gain momentum and folding for just 191 runs on a challenging opening day in the County Championship.
As the defending champions face a virtual must-win scenario in Southampton, Devine misses Ireland clash because of illness, New Zealand pick Bates to bolster their lineup in this critical encounter. With tournament survival on the line, Ireland won the toss and elected to bowl first on a fresh Southampton wicket, setting up a thrilling battle.
Atkinson strikes on Surrey return before Cooke and Crane lead recovery, as Glamorgan fought back from 39 for 4 to 244 for 6, with Chris Cooke scoring a century and Mason Crane providing support
As the Indian cricket team sets its sights on the 2027 ODI World Cup, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate impressed with India's pool of allrounders and their development in the ongoing ODI series.
Following his match-winning unbeaten 89, Australian batsman Matt Renshaw admitted it was a massive confidence booster: Renshaw: 'Nice to realise that I'm good enough at T20Is'. His performance guided Australia to an unassailable T20I series lead over Bangladesh, helping the team bounce back from their previous ODI disappointment.
In a display of clinical bowling, Matt Henry five-for secures New Zealand lead despite Fisher rearguard, as the Black Caps established a commanding position on the third morning at The Oval.
In a display of grit and sheer batting brilliance, Matt Renshaw's career-best knock seals the T20 series despite Bangladesh's fight, as Australia secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium.
Australia bowlers close out T20I series after Renshaw stars with 89*, as the visitors clinched the series with a seven-run victory in the second game of the three-match series in Chattogram
The debate surrounding India's wicketkeeper slot for the 2027 ODI World Cup is intensifying, and legendary spinner Ravi Ashwin has weighed in, as Ravi Ashwin discloses his first-choice wicketkeeper for India's ODI World Cup 20. He offers his insightful perspective on the four-way battle involving KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant, and Sanju Samson, providing a clear frontrunner while keeping the discussion open for others.
Australia bat first and recall Hardie in bid to wrap up T20I series as they look to take an unassailable lead in the series against Bangladesh
In a tense and captivating encounter at the Women's T20 World Cup, Stafanie Taylor, spinners help West Indies overcome Scotland threat by a narrow margin of seven runs, securing their second crucial victory of the tournament. The match saw moments of brilliance and anxiety from both sides, with the West Indies ultimately prevailing after navigating a significant scare from a determined Scottish squad.
