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
Glamour queens of Kings, Royals grin and bear it
Although Kings XI Punjab have not set the IPL on fire so far, Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, who co-owns the team, has always been in the limelight. But these are tough times for the franchise as well as Rajasthan Royals, winners of the first edition and partly-owned by another Bollywood face - Shilpa Shetty.
Updated on Jan 09, 2011 12:10 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Bangalore
Gambhir is top scorer with $2.4 mn, Dada out for duck
Gautam Gambhir became the most expensive IPL player with a price tag of $2.4 mn, veteran Sourav Ganguly found no takers and Indian talent trumped foreign flavour on Day 1 of the IPL players' auction. N Ananthanarayanan reports. Lights, camera, auction | Who is bought at what price | List of retained players
Updated on Jan 09, 2011 12:50 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, Bangalore
Going hammer and tongs
As the IPL kicks off a fresh edition with another star-studded player auction, even the rare few, who didn't think much about the newest form of cricket and its commercial trappings, will keenly watch every single move by its high-profile franchise owners. N. Ananthanarayanan writes. IPL 4: Who's hot, who's not | The Hammer Man | In pics
Updated on Jan 08, 2011 01:48 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N. Ananthanarayanan, Bangalore
Where there is cricket, there's a way
For long, it was seen a dangerous invader by envious administrators of other sports, one that would trample on all Olympics sports. But a grateful nation is slowly but surely following the roadmap laid by India's passion: cricket. N. Ananthanarayanan reports.
Updated on Dec 30, 2010 12:06 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N. Ananthanarayanan, New Delhi
Bowlers must pitch it up: Madan Lal
India's pace attack has become the central focus after the innings defeat in Centurion Park. Questions are being asked about the backup new ball bowlers in the absence of the injured Zaheer Khan and it is a big concern as skipper MS Dhoni admitted.
Updated on Dec 21, 2010 11:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, New Delhi
Tondulkar gets to Test 50
Sachin Tendulkar went where no cricketer has ever gone before when he scored his 50th Test century on Sunday, displaying a typical sense of occasion to lift a downcast team struggling to avoid an innings defeat, and the hopes of millions of cricket fans. N Ananthanarayanan writes. Incomparable Ton-dulkar | Little master to cricket master | Tendulkar's centuries in Tests
Updated on Dec 20, 2010 02:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times | N Ananthanarayanan, New Delhi
Going by legends, it's India
Yesteryear stars put their money on India to lift the World Cup, Sri Lanka are a close second. N. Ananthanarayanan reports. World Cup in numbers
Updated on Dec 10, 2010 02:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times | N. Ananthanarayanan, New Delhi
We'll be happy to get a draw: Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen said England will be happy to come away with a draw from the second Test against India despite the captain scoring a masterly 144 on the third day of play.
Updated on Dec 21, 2008 08:39 PM IST
Reuters | N Ananthanarayanan, Mohali
Indian teenagers chase American dream
Their American promoters are hoping that the youngsters can make it as professionals, saying that such success will boost baseball in India.
Updated on May 13, 2008 12:14 PM IST
Reuters | N Ananthanarayanan, New Delhi
Force India's Mallya dismisses A1 chief's remarks
Vijay Mallya rebuked A1 Grand Prix chairman Tony Teixeira for criticising the F1 team and accused his series of "promoting mediocrity".
Updated on May 02, 2008 11:47 AM IST
Reuters | N Ananthanarayanan, New Delhi
English Premier League trying to hone Indian skills
Former Premier League players have been helping on a skills programme in India with the aim of converting the cricket-mad nation to soccer.
Updated on Feb 05, 2008 10:14 PM IST
Reuters | N Ananthanarayanan, New Delhi
'Twenty20 will transform players'
The former Indian coach Chappell says Twenty20 cricket will place higher physical demands and mental toughness on players than one-day cricket.
Updated on Nov 18, 2007 12:29 PM IST
Reuters | N Ananthanarayanan, Jaipur
Gambhir doubtful for 4th Ind-Aus ODI
The Indian opener, who slipped while batting in the nets today, is doubtful for Monday's tie in Chandigarh.
Updated on Oct 07, 2007 07:40 PM IST
Reuters | N Ananthanarayanan, Chandigarh
Srinath asks bowlers not to give up speed
India's growing breed of young fast bowlers should not sacrifice pace for accuracy if they want a long career, says Srinath.
Updated on May 26, 2007 12:32 PM IST
Reuters | N Ananthanarayanan, New Delhi
B'desh eye the WC as India prays for Bermuda win
While the Bangladesh team only needs to avoid defeat to go through, Indian fans pin all hopes on Bermuda win.
Updated on Mar 25, 2007 07:33 PM IST
REU | N Ananthanarayanan, Port Of Spain (trinidad)
Tendulkar still a talisman for millions
The ace Indian batsman has set one record after another since he burst on to the international scene as a 16-year-old. Wish him good luck
Updated on Oct 27, 2005 03:28 PM IST
None | Reuters (N Ananthanarayanan), New Delhi
Wright urges India to be consistent
John Wright, who took over as India's coach in Nov 2000, regarded defeat to Australia in the 2003 World Cup as his biggest disappointment.
Updated on Apr 18, 2005 03:00 PM IST
PTI | N Ananthanarayanan (Reuters), New Delhi
Afridi thrilled after do-or-die hundred
"My game is such that I either succeed or fail. But I always hope to do something which is useful to the team," the Pak opener said.
Updated on Apr 16, 2005 12:51 PM IST
PTI | N Ananthanarayanan (Reuters), Kanpur
Ban pushes Ganguly to the brink
Banned and out of form, Ganguly could be on the verge of exiting the Indian team as critics raise the big question: Is it a bad phase or a genuine decline?
Updated on Apr 13, 2005 06:30 PM IST
PTI | N Ananthanarayanan (Reuters), New Delhi
Younis happy to leave Test even
"Whether we will be in a position to exert pressure on India will depend on how we play tomorrow," said the Pakistani vice-captain.
Published on Mar 18, 2005 11:29 AM IST
PTI | N Ananthanarayanan (Reuters), Kolkata
Tendulkar thrilled to join 10,000 club
Sachin Tendulkar was thrilled to score 10,000 Test runs and said: "It is a reflection of the type of cricket I have played all the while."
Updated on Apr 23, 2005 03:17 PM IST
PTI | N Ananthanarayanan (Reuters), Kolkata
India-Pak series lacks usual hype
Inzamam feels the heightened tension in the past was because the rivals met on the pitch rarely.
Updated on Mar 07, 2005 04:33 PM IST
PTI | N. Ananthanarayanan (Reuters), Dharamshala
India eye repeat success
Pakistan begin their first Test series in India on Tuesday, pinning their hope on history repeating itself and a dramatic reversal in recent form.
Updated on Mar 07, 2005 12:33 PM IST
PTI | N. Ananthanarayanan (Reuters), Mohali
Improving Asia looks to Paradorn and beyond
Thailand's Paradorn Srichaphan's role as the flag-bearer of Asian tennis makes him a hero throughout the region and Chennai Open was proof of it.
Published on Jan 14, 2005 04:15 PM IST
PTI | N Ananthanarayanan (Reuters), Chennai (india)
Junior's death strengthens reform call in India
Death of the Brazilian-born striker on a soccer pitch highlighted the sorry state of football in India.
Published on Dec 29, 2004 09:07 PM IST
PTI | N Ananthanarayanan (Reuters), New Delhi
Bangladesh braced for another drubbing
As Bangladesh face India in the second Test starting in Chittagong on Friday, the scent of another drubbing is as strong as the breeze in the port city.
Published on Dec 15, 2004 10:44 PM IST
PTI | N. Ananthanarayanan (Reuters), New Delhi
Gilchrist rues ruined Chennai 'classic'
"India may have been slightly in front. But day five, worn out pitch, it would have been difficult (to have won), " Gilchrist said.
Updated on Oct 18, 2004 09:09 PM IST
PTI | N. Ananthanarayanan (Reuters), Chennai
Kaif to play in second Test
India have recalled Mohammad Kaif in a bid to beef up their batting for the second Test in Chennai.
Updated on Oct 13, 2004 07:43 PM IST
PTI | N Ananthanarayanan (Reuters), Chennai
India launch doping probe
Sports Minister Sunil Dutt said the Govt would launch an investigation after the Games and would take firm action, including life bans.
Published on Aug 20, 2004 06:33 PM IST
PTI | N. Ananthanarayanan (Reuters), New Delhi
- 34
- 35