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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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The deadly pace duo are the 'Trump Cards' at the top and the death, giving India an enviable edge ahead of the home tournament.
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Hardik Pandya starred with bat and ball as India started their road to the 2026 T20 World Cup in emphatic fashion with a commanding victory over South Africa at Cuttack.
Wed, Dec 10, 2025
IND vs SA: Hardik Pandya shows why he is India’s most valuable T20 player
December 09, 2025 21:59 IST
Even as his teammates struggled on a two-paced surface, he went at a strike-rate of 210.71 with his unbeaten 59 off 28.
Wed, Dec 10, 2025
India vs South Africa T20Is: Sanju Samson or Jitesh Sharma, who will play?
December 08, 2025 18:54 IST
Samson seemed the first-choice wicketkeeper for the T20 World Cup but the inclusion of Shubman Gill has changed the dynamics, bringing in Jitesh as a possible finisher
Mon, Dec 08, 2025
Chaos, crowds, new core: India’s T20 rush toward T20 World Cup begins in Cuttack
December 08, 2025 18:49 IST
It is chaos that India have to embrace for the foreseeable future where the T20 format will occupy everyone’s mind till the first half of 2026 that includes a T20 World Cup at home and the Indian Premier League to follow.
Tue, Dec 09, 2025
India vs South Africa: With runs, guidance and star power, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma answer every doubt about their spots for foreseeable future
December 07, 2025 15:06 IST
IND vs SA: Not only did Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli score heavily in the three games, but their contribution and helpful inputs that resulted in wickets couldn’t be missed on the field either
Sun, Dec 07, 2025
India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: Yashasvi Jaiswal sparkles in a series where Kohli & Rohit silence critics
December 06, 2025 22:32 IST
A compact batsman, who has the technique to weather the storm with the new ball, pace his innings and even explode at will, there is no doubt that India’s future lies in Jaiswal.
Sun, Dec 07, 2025
India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI: Finally, India win toss, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav restrict South Africa to 270
December 06, 2025 19:17 IST
Prasidh had to be taken out after an expensive opening spell but he returned to create havoc, and Kuldeep cashed in on his first chance this series to bowl with a dry ball
Sun, Dec 07, 2025
India vs South Africa 3rd ODI: Some respite for bowlers with dew likely to stay away for longer at Visakhapatnam
December 05, 2025 21:40 IST
At an optional training session, India's coaching staff and players stayed on till 7:45 pm to assess the conditions and dew set in just after 7:30 pm
Sat, Dec 06, 2025
India vs South Africa 3rd ODI: Why Indian batters want to make the second powerplay count
December 05, 2025 20:18 IST
Taking the impetus of the first power-play to the middle overs, from 11 to 40, is the new ODI buzz
Sat, Dec 06, 2025
How Virat Kohli’s Ranchi hundred surged ticket sales for the Vizag game
December 04, 2025 21:06 IST
The organisers were fretting over unsold seats; now they expect a full-house at a venue where Kohli is Bradman
Fri, Dec 05, 2025
Why is Ravichandran Smaran considered one of the hottest batting properties in Indian domestic cricket
November 20, 2025 20:29 IST
After ending last season on a high, Karnataka middle-order batsman has been on a tear in this Ranji edition and now aims to carry his form in shorter formats.
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
First India versus SA test, ‘tricky’ Kolkata pitch and the complications of an ‘imperfect’ scienceSubscriber Only
November 20, 2025 14:03 IST
India’s defeat in the first Test at Kolkata against South Africa led India head coach to blame the surface. Here’s why making a spin track is a complex affair.
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Ranji Trophy: Rinku Singh showcases his versatility in all situations to guide Uttar Pradesh to vital first innings lead against Tamil Nadu
November 19, 2025 22:52 IST
Career-best score of 176 proves left-hander is more than just a T20 finisher and can excel in first-class cricket as well
Thu, Nov 20, 2025
Why does Tamil Nadu Ranji team struggle so much
November 19, 2025 20:28 IST
The list of woes is endless: Batsmen struggle against even a slight seam movement, fast bowlers haven’t made use of new ball, the struggle of the spinners, and a First Division system that needs serious introspection.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
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November 18, 2025 23:21 IST
While split coaching roles are common in the international arena, this is the first time in the Indian domestic circuit that a split-coaching role has been introduced.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
Ranji Trophy: Rinku Singh slams unbeaten 98 against Tamil Nadu in front of national selector
November 18, 2025 21:12 IST
Rinku has shown he has the game to adapt to the situations and conditions which have been possible because unlike his peers he has 51 first-class fixtures to his name.
Wed, Nov 19, 2025
Ajitesh gets going in red ball cricket for TN; Kartik Yadav bags a 5-for on debut for UP
November 17, 2025 23:10 IST
Ajitesh known for six-hitting slams 86* on red-ball debut, while UP's 19-year-old left arm spinner Yadav shines in first senior match just like his Under-19 and Under-23 openers
Tue, Nov 18, 2025
Ranji Trophy: With a couple of bizarre tweaks, Tamil Nadu’s batting finally clicks as Indrajith, Siddharth score centuries
November 16, 2025 20:46 IST
Ahead of their match against Uttar Pradesh, they chose irrational ways to change the tide by opting to use the away dressing room in Coimbatore rather than the one usually allotted for hosts. And there was a surprise in the batting order too.
Sun, Nov 16, 2025
Why did Ravindra Jadeja take a pay-cut to leave Dhoni’s CSK and join Rajasthan Royals?
November 15, 2025 20:50 IST
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025
IPL Retentions 2026: CSK set to release Matheesha Pathirana
November 15, 2025 14:33 IST
IPL 2026 Retention: The Chennai Super Kings management met on Friday evening, where there were lengthy discussions with regards to Pathirana.
Sat, Nov 15, 2025
IPL retention deadline: Can CSK afford to lose Jadeja? Would KKR, LSG go for a rebuild? And other key talking pointsSubscriber Only
November 13, 2025 19:09 IST
Though it will be a mini auction this time, quite a few teams are eyeing a rebuild. The Indian Express finds out what each franchise is up to ahead of the retention deadline on Saturday.
Fri, Nov 14, 2025
IPL Trade: Gujarat Titans decline Chennai Super Kings trade deal for Washington SundarSubscriber Only
November 10, 2025 13:27 IST
IPL 2026: After Chennai opened the trade talks with Rajasthan Royals about the swap deal involving Ravindra Jadeja and Sanju Samson, they had been alternatively looking at other spin bowling resources to replace their highest-ever wicket taker.
Mon, Nov 10, 2025
Sanju Samson could move to CSK in a swap deal involving Ravindra Jadeja and one other playerSubscriber Only
November 09, 2025 21:51 IST
CSK has been negotiating with RR for the last five months and it is yet to be decided if it will be Sam Curran or Matheesha Pathirana who will join Jadeja in moving to the latter side.
Mon, Nov 10, 2025
Hopeful MS Dhoni would play next season of IPL, says Chennai Super Kings CEOSubscriber Only
November 07, 2025 18:30 IST
While there is Urvil Patel as a backup wicketkeeper option, the franchise has been in talks with the Rajasthan Royals over a possible trade for Sanju Samson. But Dhoni continues to remain in their plans.
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