N Ananthanarayanan has spent almost three decades with news agencies and newspapers, reporting domestic and international sport. He has a passion for writing on cricket and athletics.
Articles by N Ananthanarayanan
Pollard finally comes to the calypso party
Opening batsman Lendl Simmons and Kieron Pollard provided West Indies a decent platform with half-centuries in the fourth one-day international against India at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Monday. N Ananthanarayanan reports. India captains: short on years but Big in deeds
Updated on Jul 06, 2011 12:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Antigua
Simmons keeps Windies afloat
Fortunately for the West Indies, there are still players who keep the hopes of a turnaround alive. N Ananthanarayanan reports.
Updated on Jul 06, 2011 12:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Antigua
Job done, time for fringe players
India will have the luxury of fielding the bench for the last two one-dayers — in Antigua on Monday and the final match in Kingston, Jamaica. N Ananthanarayanan reports. Under-strength India in recent times
Updated on Jun 13, 2011 01:21 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Antigua
Fletcher hits right chord
On his first tour with a young India team, coach Duncan Fletcher has indicated that he brings that valuable attribute that ensures continuity. He wants to advance step by step; feels rushing in with ideas can destroy players. N Ananthanarayanan reports.
Updated on Jun 13, 2011 12:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Assistant Editor, Antigua
India ride on Rohit’s class to seal ODI series
After his masterly knock that sealed the one-day series victory 3-0, Rohit Sharma can be proclaimed as the next big star of Indian cricket. N Ananthanarayanan reports. We did well, don't belittle our win: Raina | Pics
Updated on Jun 12, 2011 11:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Antigua
The million-dollar dream that went sour for Windies
The Stanford Twenty20 started in 2006 and had the island’s team buzzing in hope.
Updated on Jun 12, 2011 12:39 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Antigua
We did well, do not belittle our win: Suresh Raina
When they left India for the West Indies, they were dubbed a second-string side. The young team hit back with successive wins in the Caribbean. Now, questions are being asked on the host team's capabilities. N Ananthanarayanan writes.
Updated on Jun 12, 2011 12:48 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Antigua
Making them dance to a different tune
As a player, he appeared mean on the field. He made the ball sing as it whizzed past the ears of batsmen who ducked and weaved in trepidation. N Ananthanarayanan reports.
Updated on Jun 14, 2011 10:50 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Antigua
WI tighten noose after Andre effort
Despite an impressive main pavilion and an open ground, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium stands pretty much in no man's land compared to the old Antigua Recreation Ground right in the middle of capital St. John's, a few kilometres away. N Ananthanarayanan reports. Scorecard
Updated on Jun 12, 2011 02:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Antigua
Problems in plenty
West Indian cricket is in turmoil and lack of talent in their ranks is one of the main reasons for the dismal state of affairs. N Ananthanarayanan reports.
Updated on Jun 12, 2011 01:28 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Antigua
Facing defeat, West Indies look to set up the pace
Cricket tours are no longer an adventure into the unknown as international teams are familiar about each other and about each other’s backyards. N Ananthanarayanan reports. Roach power
Updated on Jun 11, 2011 08:47 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Antigua
Big names have been missed
In a bygone cricketing era, players were rated on the basis of how they fared against the mighty WI, batsmen in particular on whether they stood up and braved the hostile pace or ran with tail tucked between their legs. N Ananthanarayanan writes.
Updated on Jun 11, 2011 01:29 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan
In the Caribbean, calypso is going the cricket way
For decades, the marauding West Indies cricketers were known as the Calypsos. Their natural aggression on the field, athleticism, their sense of fair play and flair, not to speak of the romance of fierce individuals coming through from distinctly different islands, had the world spellbound. N Ananthanarayanan writes.
Updated on Jun 10, 2011 01:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Port-of-spain
Future perfect: Kohli's new attitude is all about winning
The tattoo on his left shoulder suggests Virat Kohli is another youngster with a wild streak. Scratch beneath the surface and it indicates a leader among a new breed of Indian players who realise playing cricket for India is serious business and are willing to cut out all distractions. N Ananthanarayanan writes. Virat factfile
Updated on Jun 10, 2011 02:07 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Port-of-spain
Second-string India too good for WI again
India have resembled a track athlete running against the clock so far on the Caribbean tour, trying more to keep up their own standards as the home team's challenge has looked quite feeble.
Updated on Jun 10, 2011 12:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N. Ananthanarayanan, Port-of-spain
About Trinidadian humour and the legend's abode
The West Indies cricket team may be down and out these days but cricket discussion is never too far away in Trinidad, the first port of call for the Indian team. N Ananthanarayanan writes.
Updated on Jun 09, 2011 02:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Port-of-spain
Caribbean tour has a calmer & wiser Rohit
Few doubted Rohit Sharma's natural talent. What was worrisome was whether the youngster was getting frustrated with his inconsistent run. N Ananthanarayanan reports.
Updated on Jun 08, 2011 01:47 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Port-of-spain
Wanted: Destroyer of Indian bowlers
The disquiet in the misfiring West Indies line-up over their senior players is apparent. After the hosts went down to India, despite the absence of senior players, the cracks only grew wider. N Ananthanarayanan reports.
Updated on Jun 08, 2011 01:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Port Of Spain
Stands quiet as cricket kicks off in earnest
Cricket in the Caribbean means party time, and the people here take pride in their boisterous and fun-loving ways, coming from an island where the carnival early in the year brings everything else to a standstill. N Ananthanarayanan writes.
Updated on Jun 07, 2011 01:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Port-of-spain
Perfect challenge for future champs
As India went about completing their convincing Twenty20 international victory against the West Indies, what stood out was the clarity of thought. N Ananthanarayanan reports.
Updated on Jun 12, 2011 08:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Port-of-spain
Mentor Bhajji needs to spin it the right way
As India went about their first training session at the Queen’s Park Oval a day after landing here, spinners Amit Mishra and R Ashwin went off for a run around the ground.
Updated on Jun 12, 2011 08:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Port-of-spain
Aiming for glory, with guts
The Chinese tattoo on the left arm means ‘guts and glory’. After pulling India out of early trouble to set up an eventual win in the Twenty20 international on Saturday, S Badrinath can be proud of displaying a temperament that could lead to glory on the tour.
Updated on Jun 12, 2011 08:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Port-of-spain
Gifted Darren keen to chart his path at top level
The applause from the packed ground used to be reserved for his illustrious predecessor. But despite being a left-hander like Brian Lara and possessing the same flourish in his back lift, Darren Bravo wants to chalk his own path. N Ananthanarayanan reports.
Updated on Jun 12, 2011 08:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Port-of-spain
Young India look ahead to a quick transition
The first question Duncan Fletcher was asked was about his wards playing too much cricket; but the new India coach was happy to focus more on how to galvanise the young bunch under his command in West Indies.
Updated on Jun 05, 2011 12:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Port-of-spain
All for Indian evening show
When Troy decided to buy a clutch of tickets for the Trini Posse stand for Saturday’s India-WI T20 game, he was hoping to make a solid profit by scalping them at the sell-out game.
Updated on Jun 04, 2011 11:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Port-of-spain
India strum the right strings
Despite all the exposure that the Indian Premier League provides, it is sometimes easy for players to assume that Twenty20 cricket is simply about hitting the cruise control button. N Ananthanarayanan reports. Scorecard
Updated on Jun 05, 2011 12:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Port Of Spain
Self-belief & right approach critical: Raina
Among India's finest finishers in limited-overs over the last few years, Suresh Raina has been given the responsibility of getting the job started well on this Caribbean tour. N Ananthanarayanan writes.
Updated on Jun 04, 2011 12:11 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Port-of-spain
India look to hit early cruise control
India's record in Twenty20 internationals is nothing great and they have lost both their previous ties against the West Indies - at the 2009 and 2010 World T20. N Ananthanarayanan reports. In numbers
Updated on Jun 04, 2011 12:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Port-of-spain
Tired India finally get down to work
A weary India limbered up for their first training session in Trinidad on Thursday, two days ahead of the opening Twenty20 international against the West Indies at the Queen's Park Oval. N Ananthanarayanan reports.
Updated on Jun 03, 2011 04:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Port-of-spain
WI caught in Gayle row
As India gear up for a challenging series against hosts West Indies, there is clearly an uneasy calm in the Caribbean camp with just two days to go for the opening Twenty20 International at the Queen's Park Oval. N Ananthanarayanan writes.
Updated on Jun 03, 2011 04:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Port-of-spain