Chandresh Narayanan is a senior cricket writer having served in different roles across all mediums. He has served with The Indian Express, The Times of India, Neo Sports and cricketnirvana.com. Later he served as content head for the official Indian Premier League (IPL) website in 2009-10. He then served for four years till July 2014 in Dubai with the International Cricket Council (ICC) as the Website, Media and Communications, Media Rights and Digital Officer. He has also reported on the 2007 Cricket World Cup for The Times of India and at the 2011 World Cup was on duty as ICC website manager. He is now an independent media professional who teaches, writes and talks on issues concerning his favourite sport. His first authored book on Cricket World Cup, looking back at heroes from previous champion sides, titled 'World Cup Heroes' has now hit the stands.
March 22, 2016 20:20 IST
New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill has an interesting back story. How much do you know about him?
Fri, Jan 31, 2020March 30, 2015 15:08 IST
After the bitter experience with Mickey Arthur, Lehmann was brought in to add some old-fashioned enjoyment.
Mon, Mar 30, 2015March 28, 2015 22:29 IST
New Zealand have been excellent so far and their will look to win the World Cup.
Sat, Mar 28, 2015March 28, 2015 22:20 IST
Australia lost the Ashes series but Lehmann had laid the foundation for once again regaining lost glory.
Sun, Mar 29, 2015March 28, 2015 16:41 IST
The top performers for Australia in the World Cup finals over the years in which the Aussies won.
Sat, Mar 28, 2015March 28, 2015 15:21 IST
The last time the two neighbours clashed in an ICC event, Aus beat NZ in the 2009 Champions Trophy.
Sat, Mar 28, 2015March 28, 2015 15:03 IST
New Zealand last played at MCG in 2009, a match they won but their overall record is not a healthy one.
Sat, Mar 28, 2015March 28, 2015 14:52 IST
With the Champions Trophy in England just two years away, India must search for a seam all-rounder from now on.
Sat, Mar 28, 2015March 26, 2015 17:44 IST
Finch played well to forge a solid partnership with Steve Smith against India at the SCG on Thursday.
Thu, Mar 26, 2015March 26, 2015 17:40 IST
Steve Smith is soon emerging as an alternative to Michael Clarke as he seems the right choice for the long haul.
Thu, Mar 26, 2015March 25, 2015 16:48 IST
Betting sites are placing Australia as favourites to beat India in the second semi-final at the Sydney.
Wed, Mar 25, 2015March 25, 2015 16:28 IST
India have won three of their five previous semi-finals at the World Cups.
Wed, Mar 25, 2015March 25, 2015 16:12 IST
Home teams have always had a tough time in the semi-finals starting from the 1975 edition.
Wed, Mar 25, 2015March 25, 2015 16:00 IST
India's young squad fought Australia every inch as the fancied side were stunned into submission.
Wed, Mar 25, 2015March 25, 2015 14:29 IST
Three of the four wins have come against neutral opponents, whereas just one win has come against Australia.
Wed, Mar 25, 2015March 24, 2015 19:40 IST
Elliott had to wait for seven years before he finally got noticed by the New Zealand selectors in 2007.
Wed, Mar 25, 2015March 23, 2015 17:05 IST
McCullum can well do what no other Kiwi captain has ever done - lead the side into a World Cup final.
Mon, Mar 23, 2015March 23, 2015 16:35 IST
New Zealand start the semi-final against South Africa with an excellent record against their World Cup rivals.
Mon, Mar 23, 2015March 21, 2015 22:31 IST
New Zealand is now one win short of joining an elite club of sides to have 10 or more ODIs in a row.
Sat, Mar 21, 2015March 21, 2015 16:09 IST
How much do you know about him? Here are five things about Guptill that will interest you very much.
Sat, Mar 21, 2015March 20, 2015 22:12 IST
Shahid Afridi will no longer be seen bowling his fast leg-breaks in ODI cricket, at least for now.
Fri, Mar 20, 2015March 20, 2015 21:37 IST
If Gayle fires at Wellington on Saturday, West Indies could well be two steps closer towards regaining their lost glory.
Fri, Mar 20, 2015March 19, 2015 22:48 IST
Raina played a crucial role alongside MS Dhoni to successfully finish off games for India in pressure situation.
Thu, Mar 19, 2015March 19, 2015 22:32 IST
However, Pakistan defeated Australia when the last time these two sides met on a World Cup stage.
Thu, Mar 19, 2015March 19, 2015 15:13 IST
Misbah-Ul-Haq faced fan's ire after semi-final loss to India where he was accused of batting slowly.
Fri, Mar 20, 2015