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Venkata Krishna B
Venkata Krishna B is a Senior Assistant Editor based out of Chennai, who covers cricketing action happening in India. With more than 13-plus years of experience in the field, he mostly writes on cricket, including off-field developments. A wannabe filmmaker, he picked up cricket reporting because it lets him watch the sport he loves the most and also lets him explore new places. He tweets @venkatatweets
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Why a cricket tournament dating back to 1909 is still the preferred event for state teams to prepare for Ranji TrophySubscriber Only
August 13, 2025 20:44 IST
As many as 16 teams from all over country will use event to prepare for Ranji Trophy season starting in a couple of months' time
Wed, Aug 13, 2025
Fans inside competition venue, allowing noise and making players wear headphones: How chess’s perennial quest to become a spectator sport is playing outSubscriber Only
August 12, 2025 19:53 IST
Some players are keen on going with the times, while others are less comfortable, arguing it affects quality and alters the basic character of the game set for a long time.
Wed, Aug 13, 2025
How R Praggnanandhaa made peace with inevitable feelings of rivalry with D GukeshSubscriber Only
August 11, 2025 22:56 IST
Realising that there were several fish to fry in oceans around the world and not just fellow Indians in a small pond, helped settle all feelings of negative competitiveness
Mon, Aug 11, 2025
Why it’s not easy for Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant to make it to India’s T20 team for Asia CupSubscriber Only
August 11, 2025 20:32 IST
It was Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal who started the tenure of Gambhir before the coach moved on to Abhishek-Samson pairing at the top, with Suryakumar Yadav at No.3
Tue, Aug 12, 2025
How can chess players ace the multi-format juggle? Vishy Anand has a solutionSubscriber Only
August 10, 2025 21:21 IST
Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand has a simple solution—“never rule out any format mentally”.
Mon, Aug 11, 2025
Chennai Grand Masters: Nihal Sarin turns to Vishnu Prasanna to improve his classical gameSubscriber Only
August 09, 2025 20:47 IST
‘His early chess education is not traditional, there's a gap there,’ says new coach.
Sat, Aug 09, 2025
At Chennai Grand Masters, a chance for Harika Dronavalli to give her 2-year-old daughter a peek into her lifeSubscriber Only
August 08, 2025 21:16 IST
Harika on bringing her daughter Hanvika to Chennai Grand Masters: "I would love to have her everywhere. Even now, I don't think it's easy. But this (the tournament in Chennai) is so close to my place. I'm happy she could witness my life in a way,”
Fri, Aug 08, 2025
Jason Sangha – from losing state contract to being in contention for spot in Aussie team for The AshesSubscriber Only
August 08, 2025 20:24 IST
Batsman of Indian origin, who helped South Australia win Sheffield Shield, is in India with the development squad and could feature in the next Border-Gavaskar Trophy series
Fri, Aug 08, 2025
R Ashwin and Chennai Super Kings could part ways ahead of the next IPL season, within a year after homecomingSubscriber Only
August 08, 2025 16:47 IST
Ashwin's role with CSK’s High Performance Centre and Super Kings Academy, however, could make things complicated.
Fri, Aug 08, 2025
Sanju Samson looks to exit Rajasthan Royals; CSK ears prick upSubscriber Only
August 08, 2025 00:05 IST
While Sanju Samson even met with CSK management and head coach Stephen Fleming during the Major League Cricket season in US, KKR without an India gloveman might also be interested
Fri, Aug 08, 2025
Chennai Grand Masters: Meet GM Awonder Liang, laidback, witty and ‘not intense’Subscriber Only
August 07, 2025 22:03 IST
He lost a close game to Erigaisi, but is not too fussed and sees the lighter side of it
Sat, Aug 09, 2025
Uncertainty looms over Chinnaswamy Stadium hosting Women’s World Cup games; local authorities yet to give nodSubscriber Only
August 07, 2025 21:57 IST
Board gives time till Saturday to get permission to host the opening game, league fixtures, a semifinal and potentially the final.
Fri, Aug 08, 2025
IND vs ENG: Limiting Jasprit Bumrah’s playing time part of plan to protect him from further injury and help him extend careerSubscriber Only
August 05, 2025 22:37 IST
Pacer not 'picking and choosing' games; but a decision arrived at so that he's available for marquee matches, especially major ICC events.
Tue, Aug 05, 2025
Chennai Grand Masters, the final piece of Chennai’s chess legacy, hopes to build long-lasting heritageSubscriber Only
August 05, 2025 21:00 IST
‘We have already seen a tradition where a young talented player goes on to get world-class recognition after winning here,’ says tournament director Srinath Narayanan.
Tue, Aug 05, 2025
Glenn McGrath says what Jasprit Bumrah does is ‘tough on body’, needs an ‘off-season to manage workload’Subscriber Only
August 01, 2025 22:51 IST
Glenn McGrath added that India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who could only play three Tests because of medical advice, needs an off-season to manage his workload.
Fri, Aug 01, 2025
Consistent line, early focus on bat and ball, faith from Gautam Gambhir: Washington Sundar’s journey to becoming an integral member of the Indian teamSubscriber Only
July 29, 2025 20:26 IST
Team management has trusted the 25-year-old, first in the home series against New Zealand and now in England, knowing he won’t give away easy runs and can make telling contributions with the bat.
Wed, Jul 30, 2025
India vs England 4th Test: N Jagadeesan called up after Rishabh Pant’s injury at Old TraffordSubscriber Only
July 24, 2025 17:44 IST
29-year-old TN wicketkeeper N Jagadeesan was informed by the selectors on Thursday afternoon to join the squad in England
Fri, Jul 25, 2025
Italy score, Australia assist: How expats from Down Under returned to their roots and fuelled cricket’s revival in the football-obsessed nationSubscriber Only
July 18, 2025 08:40 IST
Banned during World War 2 by the fascist regime, Italian expats, mainly from Down Under, kept the cricketing flame burning and returned to their roots to fuel the game’s revival with the T20 World Cup qualification.
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
Margins to mainstream: Italy complete their T20 World Cup qualification jobSubscriber Only
July 11, 2025 23:05 IST
Assistant coach Kevin O’Brien credits early preparation, togetherness and confidence
Sat, Jul 12, 2025
Robin Singh’s cure to TN’s woes: Revamped fitness programme, long pre-season camp and academy overhaulSubscriber Only
June 26, 2025 20:45 IST
Former all-rounder and TNCA consultant reckons lack of preparations is inhibiting state from harnessing full potential.
Fri, Jun 27, 2025
Headingley whodunit: Coloured coats, black line in stands, crowded stands and general sloppiness conspire dropped catchesSubscriber Only
June 25, 2025 19:02 IST
Six spilled catches across both innings cost India dearly in the first Test.
Wed, Jun 25, 2025
IND vs ENG: How England won last day of Headingley Test, session by sessionSubscriber Only
June 24, 2025 23:28 IST
Play began on Tuesday on overcast conditions with rain breaks in between before sun shone bright on hosts. Here is how the drama unfolded on the final day at Leeds.
Tue, Jun 24, 2025
Why Temba Bavuma was chosen as captain by Cricket South Africa all those seasons agoSubscriber Only
June 21, 2025 08:25 IST
Bavuma's success as captain shows it is not about colour, but about the character and putting the right person in the right job, says the Proteas director of cricket Enoch Nkwe.
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
R Ashwin accused of ball-tampering by Madurai Panthers; TNPL asks franchise to show proofSubscriber Only
June 16, 2025 16:55 IST
Madurai Panthers, who lost to defending champions Dindigul Dragons by nine wickets on June 14, write to TNPL alleging Ashwin and his team Dindigul Dragons used towels treated with chemicals to tamper with the ball
Mon, Jun 16, 2025
Temba Bavuma’s never-give-up mantra on batting at Lord’s with injury: ‘I went against advice from management, willing to deal with consequences’Subscriber Only
June 15, 2025 20:40 IST
Temba Bavuma, after leading South Africa to Lord's glory, said: "For me, it was that moment there to be recognised more than just a Black African cricketer, but to be seen as someone who's done something that the country has wanted."
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