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
Florida weather may thwart India's batting plans
Batting wasn't easy in New York but with the tournament heading into the Super Eight stage, Rohit would want his batters to get going
Published on Jun 14, 2024 07:52 PM IST
Time for 'six-hitter' Shivam Dube to start making it count at T20 World Cup
The two-paced drop-in pitches at Nassau haven’t helped Dube but he hopes for a better showing as the matches shift out of New York.
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 06:53 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
T20 World Cup: Arshdeep, Surya steer India to win over USA, into Super 8
The pacer’s 4/9 followed by the batter’s 50 not out gave India their third successive win in New York on another tricky pitch
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 05:01 AM IST
T20 World Cup: Australia thriving on the Zampa factor
The leggie, key to the 2023 ODI World Cup triumph, is flummoxing batters at the T20 World Cup too, reaching 100 T20I scalps
Published on Jun 12, 2024 05:20 PM IST
T20 World Cup: India look to bring giantkillers USA down to earth
A third straight win in Group A, over a home side full of expatriates, at New York will seal India’s Super 8 berth
Published on Jun 11, 2024 06:30 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Jasprit Bumrah leads India's band of bowlers to greater heights
They didn’t produce any magic balls but their discipline in ensuring that Pakistan never ran away with the chase was pivotal.
Published on Jun 10, 2024 08:36 PM IST
T20 World Cup: India edge Pakistan in low-scoring thriller
India bowlers defend 119, pulling off a six-run win in the key Group A clash in New York
Updated on Jun 10, 2024 05:14 AM IST
T20 World Cup: India and Pakistan revive rivalry in the US, on an uneven pitch
India made a winning start and their rivals suffered a Super Over stumble; it will add spice to Sunday’s clash
Updated on Jun 09, 2024 06:19 AM IST
Against India, Pakistan will look to pick up the pieces
A win could get them some breathing space after a suffocating result against the United States.
Published on Jun 07, 2024 09:32 PM IST
T20 World Cup: A 'pitched battle' of a different kind
Expanding the game to unexplored territories is alright, but ensuring a tightly-contested competition is also imperative for the health of the game
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 07:19 AM IST
T20 WC: Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah seal India's comfortable win over Ireland
On a wicket that had something for the pacers, Pandya and Co ran through the Irish in quick time.
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 11:49 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
T20 World Cup: Jasprit Bumrah remains India's cheat code
T20 batting is being redefined with big scores and bigger sixes but the bowlers are the ones who win the big games.
Published on Jun 05, 2024 12:21 AM IST
T20 World Cup: Familiar rivals chase trophy dream in new frontier
Cricket bids to establish itself in baseball-mad USA and cause fresh buzz in the Caribbean through the 27-day tournament
Updated on Jun 01, 2024 08:27 PM IST
This T20 World Cup, cricket is going truly global
Widening the cricketing landscape are newcomers in Uganda, Canada and United States
Published on May 31, 2024 06:26 PM IST
Lessons from the batting frenzy that marked the 2024 IPL
The 17th edition of the IPL witnessed a paradigm shift in batting approach, with record totals, more sixes, and a faster run rate, leading to KKR's title win.
Updated on May 28, 2024 05:58 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Mitchell Starc bends his way to justify price tag
At the biggest stage of all, Mitchell Starc produced a peach to get rid of Abhishek Sharma and set up KKR's third IPL title.
Published on May 27, 2024 02:30 PM IST
IPL emerging stars: Buoyed by maiden T20 ton, Sai Sudharsan is on the right path
By racking up 527 runs in 12 games for Gujarat Titans (GT) this year (avg 47.91, SR 141.29), the 22-year-old has simply reiterated his ability
Updated on May 23, 2024 09:11 AM IST
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IPL emerging stars: Sunrisers embrace young Nitish Reddy’s talent
The 20-year-old from Andhra Pradesh, a rare seam-bowling all-rounder in India, is a batting hit for SRH and awaits T20 refinement with the ball
Updated on May 20, 2024 09:12 AM IST
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IPL’s emerging stars: Mayank Yadav’s fast break into India’s consciousness
The 73 balls bowled by the pacer from Delhi have forced people to sit up and take notice. It has also landed him a BCCI fast-bowling contract
Updated on May 17, 2024 01:24 PM IST
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The curious case of KL Rahul
It’s safe to say that the 31-year-old's T20 and IPL career has enthralled and frustrated observers in equal measure
Published on May 15, 2024 08:10 PM IST
Ishant Sharma helps DC beat LSG, result seals RR's playoff spot in IPL 2024
Abhishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs hit fifties and Ishant Sharma took 3/34 to shine in the 19-run win in Delhi.
Published on May 15, 2024 12:13 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Rajasthan Royals' slide adds to playoff intrigue in IPL 2024
Royals have suffered three consecutive defeats, which means that three playoff spots are up for grabs going into the final week of the league phase.
Published on May 13, 2024 09:54 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
IPL 2024: Simarjeet Singh chokes RR, sets up easy Super Kings win
The five-wicket victory on a slow Chepauk pitch lifted CSK to third on the table, behind RR
Published on May 12, 2024 08:24 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Sanju Samson vs Rishabh Pant isn't a foregone conclusion
The Delhi skipper is the frontrunner for a spot in India's playing XI but the 29-year-old RR skipper is showing that this isn't a one-horse race.
Published on May 08, 2024 05:08 PM IST
Sanju Samson's knock in vain as Delhi Capitals climb to fifth
The RR skipper hammered 86 off 46 balls but the hosts managed to win by 20 runs.
Updated on May 07, 2024 11:59 PM IST
Suryakumar Yadav is the star, should bat at No.3 at T20 World Cup: Brian Lara
The former West Indies stalwart in an interview said Virat Kohli can come in at No.4, which will let India field a right-left opening pair.
Updated on May 07, 2024 09:51 PM IST
The big shift: Why batters are having a record-breaking IPL
With more 220-plus totals than ever before, the enhancement in power-hitting skills is having a huge impact this season
Published on May 03, 2024 05:58 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Aussie Jake Fraser-McGurk keeps Delhi Capitals buzzing
Just two ODIs old in his national team, the explosive opener has handed DC 4 wins in the five games he has played in the IPL
Published on Apr 28, 2024 10:35 PM IST
Jake Fraser-McGurk powers Delhi Capitals in win over Mumbai Indians
The Aussie's 24-ball 87 set up the home team's 257/4 and their bowlers then held off MI to win by 10 runs
Published on Apr 27, 2024 08:40 PM IST
Pant stakes his World Cup claim but Sanju isn't far behind in IPL
When the national selectors sit down to pick India's squad, it will be hard to look beyond these two.
Updated on Apr 26, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi