Vivek Krishnan is a sports journalist who enjoys covering cricket and football among other disciplines. He wanted to be a cricketer himself but has gladly settled for watching and writing on different sports.
Articles by Vivek Krishnan
Hardik Pandya the bowler hits his stride, delivery by delivery
The all-rounder is gradually building up his bowling, which will be key for India in the ODI World Cup they host in October-November
Published on Aug 07, 2023 07:49 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Tilak Varma continues to rise up the ranks
The promising left-hander had a fine outing against the West Indies in the first T20I
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 07:49 PM IST
Will go to Asian Games, but really looking forward to being a father: Chhetri
India skipper will request to be left out of the King’s Cup squad
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 07:44 PM IST
Suryakumar Yadav, a T20 hit yet to find his feet in ODIs
Arguably the best batter in the shortest version of the game, he fell after getting set in the first two ODIs against West Indies
Updated on Jul 31, 2023 07:36 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
India in a bit of a spin
Jadeja is a sure pick for India's World Cup squad but picking the second and third spinner is a complicated task
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 07:42 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Early stumbles come back to haunt England
They have played the better cricket in the last two Tests but they started the series on the wrong foot and they only have themselves to blame
Updated on Jul 25, 2023 07:47 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Rain ruins England's victory hopes as Aussies retain Ashes
The fourth Test was drawn after Day 5 was washed out. England, down 1-2 in the series, were left frustrated while the visitors could rejoice at the escape
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 08:14 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Marnus hits ton, England seek weather for breakthrough
Australia trail England by 61 runs but more rain is forecast for Sunday's final day, which will frustrate the hosts as they bid to win the fourth Test
Published on Jul 23, 2023 12:03 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Captain Cummins under fire as Aussies wilt under pressure
The Aussie skipper looked bereft of clear ideas and inspiration in England’s first innings at Old Trafford
Updated on Jul 22, 2023 08:36 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Crawley blitz puts England in command
The opener hammered 189 off 182 balls to spearhead the home team's response to Australia's first-innings total of 317
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 08:59 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Tireless Stuart Broad scales another peak against Australia in 4th Ashes Test
On Day 1 at Old Trafford, the England bowler became only the second pacer to claim 600 Test wickets
Updated on Jul 20, 2023 07:49 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Anderson looks to make mark in Ashes
The 40-year-old is expected to play the fourth Test and he'll want to show the Aussies what he is all about
Updated on Jul 19, 2023 07:52 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
A Shubman Gill reset with immense possibilities
Gill has made a permanent move from opener to No.3 on this tour of the West Indies. A big talent no doubt, he still has big shoes to fill at that spot
Updated on Jul 18, 2023 01:46 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
New innings: Can the women’s IPL help ease gender disparities in cricket?
Equal match fees for centrally contracted players were announced last year. But playing time and infrastructure remain unequal, as do the two Premier Leagues.
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 06:19 PM IST
Ashes 2023: Even at 100, Smith will dance to his own tune
The Australian has charted his own path to greatness and he isn't about to stop anytime soon.
Updated on Jul 05, 2023 08:11 AM IST
Football’s Arabian Nights a big hit of the season
Saudi Pro League, which few talked about before Cristiano Ronaldo shifted to Al-Nassr, is now paying megabuck salaries to players from top clubs
Updated on Jul 03, 2023 10:23 PM IST
Fallen giants West Indies fail to qualify for ODI World Cup
The twice World Cup champions were eliminated in the qualifiers in Zimbabwe on Saturday and will not be part of the ODI World Cup for the first time
Updated on Jul 02, 2023 08:17 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Nepo waits to recharge for another shot at world chess title
The Russian is down after losing his second world title match to China’s Ding Liren, but vows to be ready for the next Candidates cycle.
Published on Jun 27, 2023 10:41 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
World Cup: Curators hope to minimise the dew factor
The tournament being held in early winter (October 5 -- November 19) means dew is unlikely to be heavy on the field and spraying chemicals can ease the problem
Published on Jun 27, 2023 09:20 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Speedster Umran Malik’s fresh chance to impress
The West Indies ODIs are a fine opportunity for the youngster to prove he has added reliability to raw pace after a poor IPL season
Updated on Jun 27, 2023 08:08 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Caribbean tour chance for Samson to make an India turnaround
His talent has never been in doubt, but the keeper-batter must produce big performances to be in the frame for the ODI World Cup.
Updated on Jun 26, 2023 08:08 AM IST
When the 2005 Edgbaston Test sparked an England revival
Australia’s Ashes domination of 1990s and early 2000s was halted in 2nd Test of the epic 2005 series. It has helped England restore balance to the rivalry since
Updated on Jul 23, 2023 04:46 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Patience will be the key on slow Caribbean pitches: Navdeep Saini
The 30-year-old hasn't played Test cricket since featuring in India's landmark 2020/21 series win in Australia
Updated on Jun 25, 2023 03:39 PM IST
40 yrs of the 1983 World Cup: The two moments in the final that changed it all
Relive the ball of hope and a catch for the ages, which led India to a first-ever cricket Wold Cup victory.
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 04:47 PM IST
Recharged Khawaja adds resilience to Aussie batting
Unlike his earlier avatars when he was constantly in and out of the team, Khawaja has countered spin and swing with a greater degree of success.
Updated on Jun 22, 2023 10:01 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Chess star Koneru Humpy targets Asian Games, World Cup
The 36-year-old GM talks about easing up on playing to spend more time with family, especially as the mother of a five-year-old girl
Updated on Jun 18, 2023 08:25 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Can India keep pace with its aspirations?
India's 'away' boost was fuelled by the pacers but their performance has dipped sharply in recent years
Updated on Jun 17, 2023 07:24 PM IST
Quarter-final target for India under-17 in Asian finals
Results in Europe give us confidence; we are not an easy team, says India head coach Bibiano Fernandes
Updated on Jun 17, 2023 09:55 AM IST
Every team we’ve faced have doubted our approach: Paul Collingwood
Collingwood, now England’s assistant coach, says the hosts won’t ditch their ‘Bazball’ method of ultra-aggressive batting in the Ashes against Australia
Updated on Jun 14, 2023 07:51 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
India, Australia batters eye WTC final with mixed feelings
Performances in the past have gone up or down for key players in England. And a Test at The Oval in June, and not in August, will pose a different challenge.
Updated on Jun 04, 2023 05:15 PM IST
