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
Can IPL familiarity breed World Cup success?
India is no longer alien, be it cricket or culture, for the 9 teams that will compete for the ICC trophy with India thanks to the premier T20 league
Published on Sep 23, 2023 07:54 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Will India's death bowling come good under pressure?
With the match on the line, the slightest error in execution carries dire consequences. Are Bumrah and Co up for it?
Published on Sep 21, 2023 10:41 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Ashwin recalled for ODIs versus Australia
With Axar Patel's availability for the ODI World Cup in doubt, the series against Australia may shape up as an audition between Ashwin and Washington Sundar
Published on Sep 18, 2023 11:38 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Asia Cup: India seek a perfect World Cup warm-up with final victory
They face Sri Lanka in Sunday’s final, a perfect opportunity to win a multi-team tournament going into the premier championship at home.
Updated on Sep 17, 2023 07:48 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Asian Games: Chess hopes to make some golden moves
India will have their best chance in the men's team event but there could be a few other surprises in store as well
Published on Sep 16, 2023 03:31 PM IST
Praggnanandhaa’s ready to do the star turn for India
He's had a dream run of late and the 18-year-old will look to give his country a boost at the Asian Games.
Published on Sep 16, 2023 02:56 PM IST
Kuldeep Yadav flying high, on tweaked technique and confidence
The left-arm wrist spinner's 5/25 in the 228-run thrashing of Pakistan in the Asia Cup in Colombo will boost India as they prepare for the ODI World Cup at home
Updated on Sep 12, 2023 03:37 PM IST
Asia Cup: India face Pakistan with Rahul, Bumrah, weather on the agenda
The keeper-batter's return after a long injury layoff and the pace spearhead's first spell in an ODI for 14 months will be India's big focus.
Published on Sep 09, 2023 07:03 PM IST
World Cup: Axar likely to play only if India need a third spinner
National selectors see Kuldeep and Jadeja as the main tweakers while Ashwin may still come in if there is need for an injury replacement
Published on Sep 06, 2023 09:50 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Shubman Gill searches for fluency at the top
The opener's innings against Pakistan illustrated a recent lack of rhythm, especially on pitches with variable bounce
Updated on Sep 04, 2023 07:59 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Time for India vs Pakistan but all eyes on Bumrah and Shaheen
There is a certain X-factor that bowlers of their calibre bring to the field
Published on Sep 01, 2023 04:56 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Asia Cup: Sri Lanka search for their lost spark
If they could fight for the title again this year, it would ensure that the oddity of the Asia Cup never having an India-Pakistan final continues
Updated on Aug 30, 2023 08:21 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
India count on Axar in quest for batting depth
With teams gravitating towards longer batting line-ups, and the subsequent freedom to attack derived from that depth, India are perhaps wary of lagging behind
Updated on Aug 23, 2023 08:18 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
India, finally at full strength
Between workload management and juggling formats, skipper Rohit Sharma has rarely ever had access to a first-choice squad.
Published on Aug 21, 2023 10:11 PM IST
Carlsen is great, but losing in the quarters was painful: Gukesh
India’s top-ranked chess player at 17, the chess grandmaster talks about his run to the quarter-final at the FIDE World Cup and his career targets
Published on Aug 19, 2023 08:08 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Promoted Punjab FC ready for patient growth in ISL
Punjab team owner Sunny Singh expects the I-League champion team to go through a bit of churn before settling down in the top tier of Indian football
Updated on Aug 18, 2023 07:45 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
On comeback trail, Jasprit Bumrah will need to keep it slow and steady
The pacer will be rusty and with the World Cup looming, India can't afford another false dawn.
Published on Aug 15, 2023 04:52 PM IST
Big signings key as new Premier League season begins
In total, over a billion pounds has been spent by Premier League clubs so far, with £203.5m of that being splurged by Arsenal.
Published on Aug 08, 2023 05:44 PM IST
Hardik Pandya the bowler hits his stride, delivery by delivery
The all-rounder is gradually building up his bowling, which will be key for India in the ODI World Cup they host in October-November
Published on Aug 07, 2023 07:49 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Tilak Varma continues to rise up the ranks
The promising left-hander had a fine outing against the West Indies in the first T20I
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 07:49 PM IST
Will go to Asian Games, but really looking forward to being a father: Chhetri
India skipper will request to be left out of the King’s Cup squad
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 07:44 PM IST
Suryakumar Yadav, a T20 hit yet to find his feet in ODIs
Arguably the best batter in the shortest version of the game, he fell after getting set in the first two ODIs against West Indies
Updated on Jul 31, 2023 07:36 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
India in a bit of a spin
Jadeja is a sure pick for India's World Cup squad but picking the second and third spinner is a complicated task
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 07:42 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Early stumbles come back to haunt England
They have played the better cricket in the last two Tests but they started the series on the wrong foot and they only have themselves to blame
Updated on Jul 25, 2023 07:47 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Rain ruins England's victory hopes as Aussies retain Ashes
The fourth Test was drawn after Day 5 was washed out. England, down 1-2 in the series, were left frustrated while the visitors could rejoice at the escape
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 08:14 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Marnus hits ton, England seek weather for breakthrough
Australia trail England by 61 runs but more rain is forecast for Sunday's final day, which will frustrate the hosts as they bid to win the fourth Test
Published on Jul 23, 2023 12:03 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Captain Cummins under fire as Aussies wilt under pressure
The Aussie skipper looked bereft of clear ideas and inspiration in England’s first innings at Old Trafford
Updated on Jul 22, 2023 08:36 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Crawley blitz puts England in command
The opener hammered 189 off 182 balls to spearhead the home team's response to Australia's first-innings total of 317
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 08:59 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Tireless Stuart Broad scales another peak against Australia in 4th Ashes Test
On Day 1 at Old Trafford, the England bowler became only the second pacer to claim 600 Test wickets
Updated on Jul 20, 2023 07:49 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Anderson looks to make mark in Ashes
The 40-year-old is expected to play the fourth Test and he'll want to show the Aussies what he is all about
Updated on Jul 19, 2023 07:52 AM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
