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Siddharth Vishwanathan

From Dainik Bhaskar to Cricbuzz, from Times of India to NDTV, he has significant work experience on the digital platform. Writing on cricket, though, continues unabated.

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AB de Villiers’ memorable January 18 bash: Rewriting the record books

AB de Villiers will always remember January 18 as he blasted the fastest ODI century in history during the match against the West Indies in Johannesburg in 2015.

AB de Villiers of South Africa celebrates smashing the fastest ever one-day century off just 31 balls during the 2nd ODI against the West Indies at Wanderers in Johannesburg, on January 18, 2015(Getty Images)

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Updated on Jan 18, 2017 04:22 PM IST

BySiddharth Vishwanathan, New Delhi

India vs England: Virat Kohli aims to seal series in Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium

Virat Kohli’s magnificent form has given India a golden chance to seal the ODI series against England at Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium

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Updated on Jan 18, 2017 08:35 PM IST

BySiddharth Vishwanathan, New Delhi

When a bat flew and broke a keeper’s jaw - Watch the video

The Big Bash League match between Melbourne Renegades and Adelaide Strikers witnessed a freakish accident with Brad Hodge’s bat striking and breaking Australia wicketkeeper Peter Nevill’s jaw

Peter Nevill suffered a freakish fracture on his jaw after Brad Hodge’s bat slipped out of his hand and hit him on the face in the Big Bash League clash between Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars.(Getty Images)

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Updated on Jan 17, 2017 07:07 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan, New Delhi

India vs England 1st ODI: Virat Kohli, Kedar Jadhav tons clinch thrilling win

Virat Kohli’s magnificent 122 and Kedar Jadhav’s brilliant 120 helped India achieve a three-wicket win in the first ODI at Pune. Relive all highlights of India vs England 1st ODI from Pune here.

Virat Kohli and Kedar Jadhav’s centuries helped India beat England by three wickets to go 1-0 up.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Jan 15, 2017 10:09 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai suffer rare defeat in final

Parthiv Patel’s magnificent 143 helped Gujarat beat Mumbai in the 2016/17 Ranji Trophy final, thus handing Mumbai only their fifth loss in 46 finals in the tournament

Parthiv Patel’s century helped Gujarat win the Ranji Trophy title for the first time and hand Mumbai only their fifth loss in 46 final appearances.(PTI)

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Updated on Jan 14, 2017 06:25 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Hashim Amla notches up memorable century for South Africa in 100th Test

Hashim Amla, who became the seventh South African to play 100 Tests, joined a unique club when he notched up a century in the third Test against Sri Lanka in Johannesburg

Hashim Amla became the second South African batsman to score a century in his 100th Test during the third game versus Sri Lanka in Johannesburg.(AFP)

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Updated on Jan 12, 2017 09:04 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Ian Chappell’s attack on Pakistan team shows mirror to Australia also

Former Australia skipper and commentator, Ian Chappell, has called for Cricket Australia to stop inviting Pakistan for Tests following their 3-0 whitewash for the fourth consecutive time, but it is harsh as Australia’s own away performances are nothing to shout about.

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Updated on Jan 12, 2017 09:07 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

The Best FIFA Football Awards: Cristiano Ronaldo wins, Claudio Ranieri top coach

Cristiano Ronaldo has pipped Lionel Messi and Antione Griezmann to win the FIFA Best player of the year award. Relive all the highlights of the Best FIFA awards here

Cristiano Ronaldo pipped Lionel Messi and Antioine Griezmann to win the FIFA Best player of the year award, in addition to the Ballon D’Or.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Jan 10, 2017 12:36 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

After 3-0 whitewash of Pakistan, Australia face up to tough India challenge

Australia whitewashed Pakistan 3-0 for the fourth consecutive time Down Under but Steven Smith’s team face a massive task ahead as the team prepares to take on India for four Tests in February

Steven Smith’s Australia face a massive task in the four-Test series against India in February as they look to turn around their woeful record in the sub-continent.(Getty Images)

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Updated on Jan 07, 2017 08:01 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Yuvraj Singh, Ashish Nehra: Return of the old guard for India

Yuvraj Singh made a surprising comeback to the Indian ODI and Twenty20 International squad for the upcoming series against England while Ashish Nehra holds on to his spot in the Twenty20 squad.

Yuvraj Singh is making a comeback into the Indian team after a gap of three years for the England series.(AP)

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Updated on Jan 06, 2017 06:28 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Younis Khan equals Sunil Gavaskar’s record, slams defiant 175 not out at SCG

Younis Khan created history as he became the first cricketer to score a century in 11 different countries after scoring his 34th hundred in the Sydney Test against Australia. Younis also equalled Sunil Gavaskar’s 34 Test tons. He was unbeaten on 175 in Pakistan’s first innings

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Updated on Jan 06, 2017 10:31 AM IST

BySiddharth Vishwanathan, New Delhi:

17 x 4s and a 78-ball 100 - this is how David Warner did a Don Bradman

David Warner started 2017 with a bang as he smashed a 100 off 78 balls (17x4) before lunch on the first day of the third Test between Australia vs Pakistan in Sydney. Sir Don Bradman was the last Australian to achieve this feat 87 years ago.

David Warner became only the fifth batsman to score a century before lunch on the first day of a Test during the game against Pakistan in Sydney.(AFP)

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Updated on Jan 03, 2017 09:46 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Anurag Thakur’s ouster: 10 reasons why BCCI clashed with the Lodha committee

Anurag Thakur was sacked as Board of Control for Cricket in India president while Ajay Shirke was removed as its secretary after the Supreme Court came down heavily on the Indian Cricket Board for not implementing the Justice RM Lodha-led panel reforms.

Anurag Thakur ringing the match bell on Day 4 of the second Test between India and New Zealand at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on October 3, 2016. Thakur has been removed by the Supreme Court for not complying with the Lodha panel recommendations.(BCCI)

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Updated on Jan 03, 2017 12:32 PM IST

BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Mitchell Starc’s all-round brilliance prolongs Pakistan nightmare Down Under

Mitchell Starc blasted 84 and then picked up 4/36 in a brilliant display of reverse swing bowling as Australia thrashed Pakistan by an innings and 18 runs to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series and prolong Pakistan’s nightmare in Australia.

Mitchell Starc became the leading wicket-taker for pace bowlers in 2016 as his haul of 4/36 helped Australia beat Pakistan by an innings and 18 runs in the Melbourne Test.(Getty Images)

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Updated on Dec 30, 2016 09:29 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Virat Kohli, Carlos Brathwaite’s WT20 heroics dominate cricket headlines in 2016

Virat Kohli’s stupendous success across all formats, West Indies’ Carlos Brathwaite’s heroics in World T20, Bangladesh’s coming of age in Tests and Pakistan’s Lord’s redemption were the major headlines in the world of cricket in 2016.

Virat Kohli enjoyed a stupendous year, scoring three double centuries, going 18 Tests without a loss and staying undefeated as captain.(Pratham Gokhale/HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 29, 2016 11:26 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Steven Smith’s glorious 2016 continues with century in MCG Test vs Pakistan

Steve Smith continued his brilliant run of form in 2016 as he smashed his 17th Test century and his second against Pakistan in Melbourne.

Australia's batsman Steve Smith celebrates after scoring his century against Pakistan in Melbourne.(AFP)

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Updated on Dec 29, 2016 07:09 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Steven Smith’s glorious 2016 continues with magnificent century in MCG Test vs Pakistan

Steven Smith notched up his 17th Test century and also went past 1000 runs in a calendar year for the third time as Australia took a 22-run lead against Pakistan on another rain-interrupted day at the MCG.

Steven Smith notched up his 17th century and second against Pakistan as Australia took the lead but they were frustrated by rain.(Getty Images)

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Updated on Dec 29, 2016 06:43 PM IST

BySiddharth Vishwanathan, Melbourne

10,000 LBWs in Test cricket and counting; Hashim Amla is a landmark victim

Hashim Amla entered a very prestigious club as he became the 10,000th LBW victim during the first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka in Port Elizabeth.

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Updated on Dec 29, 2016 10:26 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Australia in 2016: A year of whitewashes and end of dominance

Scheduling issues, batsmen not being able to play spin, lack of a match-winning spinner, injuries stretching the team’s resources, Australia have a tough 2017 ahead of them.

Australia's captain Steve Smith (R) and teammate David Warner talk during the drinks break during their Test match against Pakistan.(AFP)

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Published on Dec 28, 2016 09:04 PM IST

BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Azhar Ali rewrites record books with historic double ton vs Australia

Azhar Ali created history as he became the first Pakistan batsman to score a double century in Australia on the third day of the Melbourne Test

Azhar Ali became the first Pakistan batsman to score a double century in a Test in Australia and also became the fourth batsman to score a double ton at the MCG.(AFP)

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Updated on Dec 28, 2016 07:02 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Azhar Ali joins elite list after scoring century in Melbourne Test vs Australia

Azhar Ali entered an elite list as he became only the fifth Pakistan batsman to go past 1000 runs in a calendar year in Tests following his century in the Melbourne Test versus Australia

Azhar Ali smashed his 12th Test century and he became the fifth Pakistan batsmen to go past 1000 runs in Tests in a calendar year.(Getty Images)

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Updated on Dec 27, 2016 02:11 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Pakistan vs Australia MCG Test: A ‘concrete’ solution? Watch this amazing video

Pakistan, who lost the Brisbane Test by 39 runs, have devised a unique ‘concrete’ solution to overcome their poor record in Australia

Pakistan are employing a granite slab on the MCG practice pitches to counter the pace and bounce ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia.(Cricket Australia)

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Updated on Dec 24, 2016 04:29 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Viswanathan Anand eyes strong 2017 after steady showing in 2016

Viswanathan Anand, in a chat with Hindustan Times, said stable performances in 2016 has given him confidence for 2017 and paid tribute to the late Tamil Nadu chief minister, J Jayalalithaa, under whom chess thrived in the state.

Viswanathan Anand enjoyed a stable 2016, winning rapid tournaments and putting in a decent performance in the Grand Chess tour.(Getty Images)

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Updated on Dec 24, 2016 07:30 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan, New Delhi

Why superhero Ravichandran Ashwin is the new Rajinikanth of Tamil Nadu

Ravichandran Ashwin’s success in the England series and his ICC cricketer of the year award have made him as popular as superstar Rajinikanth.

Ravichandran Ashwin’s popularity in Tamil Nadu has soared after winning two ICC awards.(Twitter)

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Updated on Dec 23, 2016 10:34 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHarit Joshi, Siddharth Vishwanathan

5 worries for Virat Kohli’s Indian cricket team -- catching, injuries, openers

Team India drubbed England 4-0 in the five-match Test series but not everything was fine for Virat Kohli’s side. Is the team really perfect to battle all conditions?

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Published on Dec 21, 2016 08:02 PM IST

BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Jayant Yadav: 5 big takeaways from India v England series

If Virat Kohli’s dazzling show with the bat won him the Man of the Series award, the youthful brilliance of Karun Nair, KL Rahul and Jayant Yadav were the talking points of the recently-concluded India vs England series

Virat Kohli put in a dominant display but the performances of Karun Nair, KL Rahul and Jayant Yadav stood out in India’s 4-0 demolition of England.(BCCI)

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Updated on Dec 21, 2016 10:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Ravindra Jadeja and his habit of making Alastair Cook his ‘Bunny’

Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Alastair Cook for the sixth time in the five-Test series as he continued the trend of making opposition captains his bunny in a Test series.

Ravindra Jadeja appeals against Alastair Cook on day 4 of the fifth and final India vs England Test in Chennai on December 20.(BCCI)

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Updated on Dec 20, 2016 04:11 PM IST

BySiddharth Vishwanathan, New Delhi

India vs England, 5th Test, Day 5: Ravindra Jadeja 7/48, India win series 4-0

Ravindra Jadeja picked up 7/48, his best haul in Tests as India defeated England by an innings and 75 runs to win the series 4-0. Relive all highlights of India vs England fifth Test, day 5 here

Virat Kohli continued his unbeaten run as captain as India thrashed England by an innings and 75 runs to win the series 4-0.(BCCI)

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Updated on Dec 20, 2016 06:26 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Why Karun Nair was very very special for India in Chennai Test: Stat highlights

Karun Nair smashed a slew of records on the fourth day of the fifth and final Test in Chennai between India versus England.

Karun Nair scored a triple century on Day 4 of the fifth and final test between India vs England in Chennai on Monday.(Reuters)

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Updated on Dec 19, 2016 06:14 PM IST

BySiddharth Vishwanathan

Asad Shafiq betters Sobers as Pakistan run Australia close in Brisbane classic

Asad Shafiq’s magnificent century and Pakistan’s record-breaking effort in Brisbane were not enough as Australia clinched a thrilling 39-run win in a classic Test match

Asad Shafiq’s record century gave Pakistan a chance to create history against Australia but they fell short by 39 runs in a record chase in Brisbane.(Getty Images)

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Updated on Dec 19, 2016 11:43 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySiddharth Vishwanathan

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Siddharth Vishwanathan

From Dainik Bhaskar to Cricbuzz, from Times of India to NDTV, he has significant work experience on the digital platform. Writing on cricket, though, continues unabated.

AB de Villiers will always remember January 18 as he blasted the fastest ODI century in history during the match against the West Indies in Johannesburg in 2015.

Virat Kohli’s magnificent form has given India a golden chance to seal the ODI series against England at Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium

The Big Bash League match between Melbourne Renegades and Adelaide Strikers witnessed a freakish accident with Brad Hodge’s bat striking and breaking Australia wicketkeeper Peter Nevill’s jaw

Virat Kohli’s magnificent 122 and Kedar Jadhav’s brilliant 120 helped India achieve a three-wicket win in the first ODI at Pune. Relive all highlights of India vs England 1st ODI from Pune here.

Parthiv Patel’s magnificent 143 helped Gujarat beat Mumbai in the 2016/17 Ranji Trophy final, thus handing Mumbai only their fifth loss in 46 finals in the tournament

Hashim Amla, who became the seventh South African to play 100 Tests, joined a unique club when he notched up a century in the third Test against Sri Lanka in Johannesburg

Former Australia skipper and commentator, Ian Chappell, has called for Cricket Australia to stop inviting Pakistan for Tests following their 3-0 whitewash for the fourth consecutive time, but it is harsh as Australia’s own away performances are nothing to shout about.

Cristiano Ronaldo has pipped Lionel Messi and Antione Griezmann to win the FIFA Best player of the year award. Relive all the highlights of the Best FIFA awards here

Australia whitewashed Pakistan 3-0 for the fourth consecutive time Down Under but Steven Smith’s team face a massive task ahead as the team prepares to take on India for four Tests in February

Yuvraj Singh made a surprising comeback to the Indian ODI and Twenty20 International squad for the upcoming series against England while Ashish Nehra holds on to his spot in the Twenty20 squad.

Younis Khan created history as he became the first cricketer to score a century in 11 different countries after scoring his 34th hundred in the Sydney Test against Australia. Younis also equalled Sunil Gavaskar’s 34 Test tons. He was unbeaten on 175 in Pakistan’s first innings

David Warner started 2017 with a bang as he smashed a 100 off 78 balls (17x4) before lunch on the first day of the third Test between Australia vs Pakistan in Sydney. Sir Don Bradman was the last Australian to achieve this feat 87 years ago.

Anurag Thakur was sacked as Board of Control for Cricket in India president while Ajay Shirke was removed as its secretary after the Supreme Court came down heavily on the Indian Cricket Board for not implementing the Justice RM Lodha-led panel reforms.

Mitchell Starc blasted 84 and then picked up 4/36 in a brilliant display of reverse swing bowling as Australia thrashed Pakistan by an innings and 18 runs to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series and prolong Pakistan’s nightmare in Australia.

Virat Kohli’s stupendous success across all formats, West Indies’ Carlos Brathwaite’s heroics in World T20, Bangladesh’s coming of age in Tests and Pakistan’s Lord’s redemption were the major headlines in the world of cricket in 2016.

Steve Smith continued his brilliant run of form in 2016 as he smashed his 17th Test century and his second against Pakistan in Melbourne.

Steven Smith notched up his 17th Test century and also went past 1000 runs in a calendar year for the third time as Australia took a 22-run lead against Pakistan on another rain-interrupted day at the MCG.

Hashim Amla entered a very prestigious club as he became the 10,000th LBW victim during the first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka in Port Elizabeth.

Scheduling issues, batsmen not being able to play spin, lack of a match-winning spinner, injuries stretching the team’s resources, Australia have a tough 2017 ahead of them.

Azhar Ali created history as he became the first Pakistan batsman to score a double century in Australia on the third day of the Melbourne Test

Azhar Ali entered an elite list as he became only the fifth Pakistan batsman to go past 1000 runs in a calendar year in Tests following his century in the Melbourne Test versus Australia

Pakistan, who lost the Brisbane Test by 39 runs, have devised a unique ‘concrete’ solution to overcome their poor record in Australia

Viswanathan Anand, in a chat with Hindustan Times, said stable performances in 2016 has given him confidence for 2017 and paid tribute to the late Tamil Nadu chief minister, J Jayalalithaa, under whom chess thrived in the state.

Ravichandran Ashwin’s success in the England series and his ICC cricketer of the year award have made him as popular as superstar Rajinikanth.

Team India drubbed England 4-0 in the five-match Test series but not everything was fine for Virat Kohli’s side. Is the team really perfect to battle all conditions?

If Virat Kohli’s dazzling show with the bat won him the Man of the Series award, the youthful brilliance of Karun Nair, KL Rahul and Jayant Yadav were the talking points of the recently-concluded India vs England series

Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Alastair Cook for the sixth time in the five-Test series as he continued the trend of making opposition captains his bunny in a Test series.

Ravindra Jadeja picked up 7/48, his best haul in Tests as India defeated England by an innings and 75 runs to win the series 4-0. Relive all highlights of India vs England fifth Test, day 5 here

Karun Nair smashed a slew of records on the fourth day of the fifth and final Test in Chennai between India versus England.

Asad Shafiq’s magnificent century and Pakistan’s record-breaking effort in Brisbane were not enough as Australia clinched a thrilling 39-run win in a classic Test match

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