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Vivek Krishnan

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.

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Ranji Trophy opens with contrasting tons from Ajinkya Rahane and Yash Dhull

India under-19 skipper dazzles on debut, Mumbai batter sends message ahead of Sri Lanka tour

India under-19 skipper Yash Dhull dazzles on Ranji Trophy debut(Twitter/mufaddal_vohra)

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Updated on Feb 17, 2022 11:03 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Vivek Krishnan, Mumbai/new Delhi

Iyer, Chahar shine as India complete clean sweep

Kohli fails to score but West Indies can’t make it count.

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Updated on Feb 11, 2022 09:59 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, Ahmedabad

KL Rahul the middle-order batter to tone up India in ODIs

Though an effective T20 and Test opener, the player has been a great fit in the mid-innings of ODIs; handing him a regular run will help India as they head into the 2023 World Cup at home.

KL Rahul scored an impressive 49 against West Indies on Wednesday. (BCCI)

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Published on Feb 10, 2022 06:05 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, Ahmedabad

Prasidh Krishna rocks Windies as India seal series-clinching ODI win

The pacer claimed 4/12 as India defended a modest total made possible by Suryakumar Yadav’s 64, winning by 44 runs to go 2-0 up in the series

Prasidh Krishna celebrates the dismissal of Nicholas Pooran during the 2nd ODI between India and West Indies(ANI)

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Updated on Feb 09, 2022 11:22 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, Ahmedabad

Chance for Kohli to make home run vs Windies count

The second ODI against West Indies in Ahmedabad on Wednesday offers another welcome opportunity, provided the visitors don’t bat first and fold cheaply again.

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Published on Feb 09, 2022 10:26 AM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, Ahmedabad

Washington Sundar: Simply hoping for an uninterrupted run

After injuries and Covid dashed his hopes of playing in England, South Africa and in the T20 World Cup, the young all-rounder returned with a bang in the first ODI win over West Indies in Ahmedabad.

India's Washington Sundar bowls during the first ODI between India and West Indies, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, Sunday.(PTI)

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Updated on Feb 07, 2022 11:08 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, Ahmedabad

Yuzvendra Chahal, Washington Sundar set up easy India victory over Windies

The spinners shared seven wickets before Rohit Sharma top-scored with 51 on ODI captaincy debut to steer the hosts to a six-wicket victory in the first game of the series in Ahmedabad.

India's Yuzvendra Chahal, center is congratulated by teammates(AP)

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Updated on Feb 06, 2022 09:35 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, Ahmedabad

IND vs WI: Rohit stresses on continuity as Kohli's successor to ODI captaincy

Both top batters, the focus will be on how Sharma’s contrasting personality rubs off on the India team as they build up to the 2023 ODI World Cup at home

Rohit Sharma returns after batting during a practice session ahead of their first ODI against West Indies(AP)

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Updated on Feb 05, 2022 11:21 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, Ahmedabad

New skipper Rohit Sharma open to ODI tweaks as India face Windies

Re-uniting wrist spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal is among the possible changes in the three-match series starting Sunday following the setback in South Africa

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Published on Feb 05, 2022 06:38 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, Ahmedabad

Confident India seek fifth U-19 World Cup title

Yash Dhull’s boys have the chance to emulate previous WC-winning Indian sides. England’s only success came in 1998.

India U19 squad at the U19 World Cup 2022(Twitter)

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Updated on Feb 05, 2022 08:27 AM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

From U19 success to IPL mega bucks, a tried and tested route

Many in the U-19 team – led by Yash Dhull – have already caught the eye with their displays in the Caribbean.

India's Yash Dhull and Shaik Rasheed (ANI)

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Published on Feb 04, 2022 09:00 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

India's entry to fourth consecutive U-19 World Cup final a testament to system

Two (2016 and 2020) of the last three finals didn’t go in India’s favour but both those defeats came in excruciatingly close contests.

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Published on Feb 03, 2022 09:14 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

Rehan’s leg breaks fuel England hopes

Getting Stokes out when he was 12 was an early sign of his promise.

Rehan Ahmed of England's Under-19 World Cup team. (Getty)

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Published on Feb 03, 2022 08:18 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

Yash Dhull, Shaik Rasheed propel India to imposing total in U-19 World Cup semis

India skipper Dhull and his deputy raise a 204-run partnership in the semi-final against Australia, brightening hopes of reaching another final.

Yash Dhull and Shaik Rasheed of India run between the wicket. (Getty)

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Published on Feb 02, 2022 11:14 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

Onus on Indian spinners in U-19 WC semi-final against Australia

Much to India’s relief, they have a full squad to pick from for the semi-final. All-rounder Nishant Sindhu has also recovered from Covid after missing the quarter-final victory against Bangladesh.

India and Australia will lock horns in the second semi-final of the 2022 edition of the U19 World Cup(TWITTER)

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Published on Feb 01, 2022 09:59 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Delhi to U-19 World Cup via Mumbai

The parents of the 16-year-old batter, India’s youngest at the Caribbean tournament, took a tough decision five years ago to send him to Mumbai to live and train with former all-rounder Abhishek Nayar

Angkrish Raghuvanshi in action(BCCI/Twitter)

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Published on Jan 30, 2022 09:15 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

India to battle Bangladesh in U19 World Cup quarters

The five India players who were in isolation due to Covid are back in training, including captain Yash Dhull, and in contention for the match.

Indian players in action during U19 World Cup.(Twitter/BCCI)

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Published on Jan 28, 2022 06:11 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

IND vs WI: Deepak Hooda has a point to prove

Since leaving Baroda after alleging "bullying" by skipper Krunal Pandya, Hooda has done wonders for Rajasthan, resulting in his maiden call-up to the Indian ODI squad

Deepak Hooda plays a shot during the Indian Premier League(IPL/File Photo)

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Published on Jan 27, 2022 11:05 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

SA series an eye-opener says Rahul Dravid after 0-3 ODI loss

India coach says team could do better with the batting in the middle overs and that the South Africa matches were an "opportunity to reflect and learn"

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Published on Jan 24, 2022 11:29 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

Quinton de Kock hits 124, SA complete ODI series rout against India

Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli, and later Deepak Chahar, raised hopes of a consolation win before the Proteas managed a four-run victory to sweep the series 3-0.

South Africa's Quinton de Kock poses with the player of the match and player of the series trophies (REUTERS)

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Published on Jan 23, 2022 11:07 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

India hope to salvage disastrous SA tour with final ODI win

Their batters were too defensive against South African spinners and their own slow bowlers were unable to take wickets in that consolidation phase to be 0-2 down going into Sunday’s third ODI in Cape Town

India players congratulate South Africa's Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen after South Africa win the match(REUTERS)

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Updated on Jan 22, 2022 11:02 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan

India U-19 World Cup team hit by Covid positives

India braved the tough situation by scoring 307/5 against Ireland in Wednesday's match.

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Published on Jan 19, 2022 11:13 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

South African cricket rises stronger through upheaval

A team in transition unearthed some sparkling new talent to show just how deep their talent pool runs

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Published on Jan 17, 2022 05:58 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

How a second season of no Ranji Trophy can impact the India Test team

There will be a vacuum because we won’t know who the upcoming players are, says MP coach Pandit.

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Published on Jan 12, 2022 10:15 AM IST

ByVivek Krishnan

Meet Yash Dhull, India's U-19 captain from West Delhi who has shades of Kohli

After Virat Kohli and Unmukt Chand, Dhull will hope to become the third captain from Delhi to lead India to the U-19 World Cup title when the tournament starts on January 14.

Yash Dhull with U-19 Asia Cup trophy(HT_Media)

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Published on Jan 08, 2022 11:25 AM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

Virat Kohli’s battle for form and the lean phases of India’s all-time greats

As the Test skipper searches for his first international ton in two years, a look at his dip and comparisons with Gavaskar, Tendulkar and Dravid, who all ended with a 50-plus career average

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Published on Jan 01, 2022 10:45 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

With ₹2 crore likely as prize purse, chess league eyes top names

Carlsen, So, Aronian on radar for franchise-based rapid and blitz competition.

Norwegian chess player Magnus Carlsen participates at the Energy Denmark Champions Battle 2019 in Circus Building, Copenhagen, Denmark May 22, 2019.(REUTERS)

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Updated on Dec 29, 2021 11:52 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

Venkatesh Iyer the late bloomer? “I’m running a couple of years late”

Be it rising as an opener for Kolkata Knight Riders, middle-order bat for Madhya Pradesh or all-rounder for India, the player is keen to catch up after his grind in the domestic circuit

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Published on Dec 26, 2021 10:11 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan

After Australia and England, success in South Africa beckons Mohammed Siraj

With 33 wickets in 10 Tests, the pacer from Hyderabad has had a great start to his Test career that began a year ago and will be looking to build on it during the three Tests against South Africa

Mohammed Siraj celebrates the wicket of Ross Taylor in second Test against New Zealand (PTI)

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Updated on Dec 23, 2021 11:27 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan

India play down U-19 World Cup hopes amid pandemic

India will aim to reach the fourth final in a row—they won in 2018—though they must overcome a lack of proper build-up forced by the Covid-19 situation

Image used for representational purpose (Hindustan Times )

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Published on Dec 22, 2021 09:40 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

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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.

India under-19 skipper dazzles on debut, Mumbai batter sends message ahead of Sri Lanka tour

Kohli fails to score but West Indies can’t make it count.

Though an effective T20 and Test opener, the player has been a great fit in the mid-innings of ODIs; handing him a regular run will help India as they head into the 2023 World Cup at home.

The pacer claimed 4/12 as India defended a modest total made possible by Suryakumar Yadav’s 64, winning by 44 runs to go 2-0 up in the series

The second ODI against West Indies in Ahmedabad on Wednesday offers another welcome opportunity, provided the visitors don’t bat first and fold cheaply again.

After injuries and Covid dashed his hopes of playing in England, South Africa and in the T20 World Cup, the young all-rounder returned with a bang in the first ODI win over West Indies in Ahmedabad.

The spinners shared seven wickets before Rohit Sharma top-scored with 51 on ODI captaincy debut to steer the hosts to a six-wicket victory in the first game of the series in Ahmedabad.

Both top batters, the focus will be on how Sharma’s contrasting personality rubs off on the India team as they build up to the 2023 ODI World Cup at home

Re-uniting wrist spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal is among the possible changes in the three-match series starting Sunday following the setback in South Africa

Yash Dhull’s boys have the chance to emulate previous WC-winning Indian sides. England’s only success came in 1998.

Many in the U-19 team – led by Yash Dhull – have already caught the eye with their displays in the Caribbean.

Two (2016 and 2020) of the last three finals didn’t go in India’s favour but both those defeats came in excruciatingly close contests.

Getting Stokes out when he was 12 was an early sign of his promise.

India skipper Dhull and his deputy raise a 204-run partnership in the semi-final against Australia, brightening hopes of reaching another final.

Much to India’s relief, they have a full squad to pick from for the semi-final. All-rounder Nishant Sindhu has also recovered from Covid after missing the quarter-final victory against Bangladesh.

The parents of the 16-year-old batter, India’s youngest at the Caribbean tournament, took a tough decision five years ago to send him to Mumbai to live and train with former all-rounder Abhishek Nayar

The five India players who were in isolation due to Covid are back in training, including captain Yash Dhull, and in contention for the match.

Since leaving Baroda after alleging "bullying" by skipper Krunal Pandya, Hooda has done wonders for Rajasthan, resulting in his maiden call-up to the Indian ODI squad

India coach says team could do better with the batting in the middle overs and that the South Africa matches were an "opportunity to reflect and learn"

Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli, and later Deepak Chahar, raised hopes of a consolation win before the Proteas managed a four-run victory to sweep the series 3-0.

Their batters were too defensive against South African spinners and their own slow bowlers were unable to take wickets in that consolidation phase to be 0-2 down going into Sunday’s third ODI in Cape Town

India braved the tough situation by scoring 307/5 against Ireland in Wednesday's match.

A team in transition unearthed some sparkling new talent to show just how deep their talent pool runs

There will be a vacuum because we won’t know who the upcoming players are, says MP coach Pandit.

After Virat Kohli and Unmukt Chand, Dhull will hope to become the third captain from Delhi to lead India to the U-19 World Cup title when the tournament starts on January 14.

As the Test skipper searches for his first international ton in two years, a look at his dip and comparisons with Gavaskar, Tendulkar and Dravid, who all ended with a 50-plus career average

Carlsen, So, Aronian on radar for franchise-based rapid and blitz competition.

Be it rising as an opener for Kolkata Knight Riders, middle-order bat for Madhya Pradesh or all-rounder for India, the player is keen to catch up after his grind in the domestic circuit

With 33 wickets in 10 Tests, the pacer from Hyderabad has had a great start to his Test career that began a year ago and will be looking to build on it during the three Tests against South Africa

India will aim to reach the fourth final in a row—they won in 2018—though they must overcome a lack of proper build-up forced by the Covid-19 situation

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