Vivek Krishnan is a sports journalist who enjoys covering cricket and football among other disciplines. He wanted to be a cricketer himself but has gladly settled for watching and writing on different sports.
Articles by Vivek Krishnan
As a cricketer, you fail a lot, says Mitchell Marsh
Capitals coach Ponting has given him a lot of confidence, says their No. 3 bat.
Published on May 19, 2022 08:32 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
IPL logjam as teams chase playoffs entry
With Gujarat Titans having qualified, there are seven others in the 10-team field with a chance to clinch the remaining three playoff berths going into the late stages of the league phase
Published on May 15, 2022 03:07 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
IPL 2022: Short ball struggle for Shreyas Iyer
Inability to sort that out could lead to World T20 berth pangs for KKR skipper.
Published on May 13, 2022 05:09 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Sunil Narine and his enduring mystery spin
The Trinidad spinner has been a constant for Kolkata Knight Riders, bouncing back each time the legality of his bowling action has been questioned
Published on May 08, 2022 06:56 PM IST
Fast and furious: India scripting own story in IPL
This season has brought forth India’s fast bowling talent led by Umran Malik’s sheer pace and the craft of unheralded youngsters, putting to shade many top foreign pacers
Updated on May 09, 2022 12:09 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Dhoni returns as skipper as Jadeja steps down
Decision taken to allow Jadeja to focus on his game, say defending champions CSK releaser
Updated on Apr 30, 2022 10:03 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
In World T20 year, search on for Indian power hitter
With franchises preferring foreigners in that role, No.6 could be a concern for India.
Published on Apr 29, 2022 11:20 PM IST
Loud and proud: Dwight Howard on basketball, speaking up for Black Lives Matter
The 36-year-old has been a star player in the US NBA for 18 years. He is also a strident activist and anti-racism icon. No matter what the risks, he wants to make sure the truth gets out there, he says.
Updated on Apr 29, 2022 07:00 PM IST
With pace, bouncers and slower yorkers, Ferguson unlocks his full range
In a Gujarat Titans attack that includes Rashid Khan and Mohammed Shami, the Kiwi pacer is fast becoming skipper Hardik Pandya’s go-to bowler.
Published on Apr 15, 2022 12:56 PM IST
Prithvi Shaw, David Warner show lights up the Delhi Capitals IPL pathway
This season has seen the young Indian opener go all out while his seasoned Aussie opening partner has controlled his scoring tempo, an approach that can take the team a long way in the campaign
Published on Apr 11, 2022 12:48 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Shunned by Delhi, lapped up by Lucknow, Badoni shows he is here to stay
A product of Sonnet Club, Badoni fights state-level rejection with Gautam Gambhir’s guidance and five-star finishes in IPL.
Published on Apr 08, 2022 08:11 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Upton the catalyst for a united Rajasthan Royals
The South African says his goal is to ensure that by the first half of the season, RR is more united than other teams.
Published on Apr 06, 2022 09:22 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
CSK stutter but Ravindra Jadeja confident of rebound
New captain Ravindra Jadeja refuses to press panic button despite worst-ever IPL start
Published on Apr 04, 2022 01:58 PM IST
Mumbai Indians' Tilak Varma shows talent that promises much more
Despite Mumbai Indians losing to Rajasthan Royals, they will be delighted with the 19-year-old left-hander's 61 off 33 balls
Published on Apr 03, 2022 04:23 PM IST
Umesh Yadav’s white-ball course correction
By bowling him out before the slog overs, KKR making the most of Yadav's Test strengths.
Published on Mar 31, 2022 11:26 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
IPL 2022: Wrist spin gets fresh endorsement
Kuldeep Yadav and Murugan Ashwin underscore its value with impactful spells
Published on Mar 28, 2022 09:16 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Only legend, Dhoni no longer captain and leader
Former CSK skipper hand-picks Jadeja to lead this term.
Published on Mar 24, 2022 08:40 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
IPL 2022: Season of reckoning for skipper Hardik Pandya
To revive India hopes, the Gujarat Titans leader will need to be an all-rounder
Published on Mar 23, 2022 04:56 PM IST
CSK and Dhoni, a bond unaffected by time
Runs in the IPL have dried up but at 40, Dhoni still isn't done yet.
Published on Mar 21, 2022 10:09 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
In IPL, Indian captains now the preferred path
Eight out of 10 teams will have Indian skippers this time, indicating a shift of faith
Published on Mar 17, 2022 11:19 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
India's finger-spin route to Test success
Unlike in white-ball cricket, India have preferred finger spinners since Anil Kumble’s retirement
Updated on Mar 11, 2022 10:03 PM IST
Jimmy Anderson, Stuart Broad: Is the mighty pace duo’s England career over?
They share 944 wickets playing together in 126 Tests, but won’t give up on a recall despite being omitted for the Test series against West Indies starting Tuesday.
Published on Mar 07, 2022 11:02 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Ball of the century... and beyond
In the first Ashes Test of 1993, Shane Warne produced a magical delivery to dismiss Mike Gatting.
Updated on Mar 05, 2022 04:58 AM IST
Chelsea and Roman: an affair to remember
21 trophies, an academy sprouting talent, from mid-table obscurity to a world force
Published on Mar 04, 2022 06:53 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Not batting, a throw from the ropes first set Virat Kohli apart
Coach Rajkumar Sharma recounts Virat Kohli's early days and takes us through their journey on the occasion of his ward's 100th Test
Updated on Mar 03, 2022 09:38 PM IST
Shreyas Iyer again on fire as India seal 3-0 T20 series sweep versus Sri Lanka
The batter hit his third consecutive unbeaten half-century as India won by six wickets, registering their 12th straight T20 win to equal Afghanistan's record
Published on Feb 27, 2022 11:27 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, Dharamshala
Shreyas Iyer anchors India to series-clinching win
The batter hit 74* off 44 balls with support from Sanju Samson (39) and Ravindra Jadeja (45*) as India win the second T20 international against Sri Lanka by seven wickets in Dharamshala.
Published on Feb 26, 2022 10:48 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, Dharamshala
Ishan Kishan vindicates skipper Rohit Sharma’s faith, tips
The young ‘keeper-batter shook off his poor run in the T20 series against West Indies, scoring a match-winning 89 off 56 balls to start the series against Sri Lanka in style.
Published on Feb 25, 2022 07:19 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Praggnanandhaa upstages Carlsen in Airthings Masters chess
The 16-year-old Indian Grandmaster cashed in on the Norwegian world champion’s blunder to pull off the dream victory in the online rapid event.
Updated on Feb 21, 2022 07:50 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Yash Dhull hits second ton on debut, joins rare Ranji Trophy club
The U-19 World Cup winning skipper took a big first step at senior level, scoring 113* after his first-innings century in Delhi’s drawn opening game against Tamil Nadu in Guwahati
Published on Feb 20, 2022 08:46 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi