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
Delhi Capitals bank on Shaw and Warner show
Pant will be missing but head coach Ponting expects others to step forward this season
Published on Mar 24, 2023 06:44 PM IST
I would cry watching India play: Jeje
The former India striker lost his battle with a knee injury and retired at 32 last month
Updated on Mar 17, 2023 08:10 AM IST
Kuldeep for Axar or Surya as extra batter?
Ahead of the Ahmedabad Test, India, 2-1 up against Australia in the series, have plenty to ponder as they need a win to be certain of playing in the World Test Championship final versus the Aussies.
Published on Mar 05, 2023 07:32 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Barking up the wrong pitch?
Skipper Rohit Sharma says these are the kind of pitches India wants to play on.
Published on Mar 03, 2023 08:49 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, Indore
Australia hand India wake-up call, bounce back in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023
The win also confirms Australia’s place in the final of the World Test Championship at the Oval in London from June 7-11.
Updated on Mar 03, 2023 11:04 AM IST
With resistance in short supply, Pujara finds 'a way and a method'
The right-hander top-scored for India with a resolute 59 off 142 balls
Published on Mar 02, 2023 08:05 PM IST
Australia turn in a Lyon-hearted effort
India were bowled out for 163 in their second innings with the Australian off-spinner claiming 8/64
Published on Mar 02, 2023 08:02 PM IST
Indore turner raises the question: ICC curators for Tests in WTC cycle?
After India were shot out for 109 on a rank turner on Day 1, BCCI's former chief curator agreed neutral curators would ensure a pitch better those dished out for this Australia series.
Published on Mar 01, 2023 08:08 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, Indore
Indore Test: Aussie spinners dismiss India for 109 on Day 1
The visitors, 0-2 down in the series, were 156/4 in reply, a lead of 47 runs; 14 wickets fell on Day 1 of the third Test, being played on a turning track of variable bounce
Updated on Mar 01, 2023 07:31 PM IST
The green challenge: India keep an eye on WTC final
India need to win just one of the remaining two Tests against Australia to qualify for the WTC final for the second successive time
Published on Feb 28, 2023 08:32 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, Indore
Shaky at the top, India stay on their toes against Australia for 3rd Test
It has taken under six days for India to take a 2-0 lead in this series but the hosts remain mindful of a collapse
Updated on Feb 28, 2023 04:41 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, Indore
Long nets for Shubman Gill hints at a recall for Indore Test
KL Rahul’s poor run has increased the clamour for the Indian team management to pick young Shubman Gill as skipper Rohit Sharma’s opening partner for the third Test
Updated on Feb 27, 2023 09:25 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, Indore
Virat Kohli: Waiting for that Test turnaround
Fans will be delighted with his rousing batting form in white-ball cricket, but a big knock in Tests is needed for one to say with conviction that Kohli is back to his best.
Published on Feb 27, 2023 08:52 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, Indore
Australia batters must find the right tempo: Sriram
Any comeback in the Test series for Australia with India 2-0 up will depend on their batters finding the balance between attack and defence, says former Aussie assistant coach Sridharan Sriram.
Published on Feb 26, 2023 08:55 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Santosh Trophy's move to Saudi Arabia should be investigated: Bhutia
Former India captain says president and secretary acted on their own to withdraw 2027 Asian Cup bid; AIFF denies charge.
Published on Feb 24, 2023 08:25 PM IST
Tough pitch: How India became the ultimate test for batters
Teams are scoring fewer runs and matches are getting over earlier as Test cricket takes on hugely challenging proportions
Updated on Feb 24, 2023 06:58 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Time perfect to give Shubman Gill his place at the top
Rahul not to continue as vice-captain leaves the door ajar but amidst Gill’s splendid run of form, it seems unjust he has had to sit out in the first two Tests against Australia
Published on Feb 21, 2023 07:54 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Lower order, high returns for India
Jadeja, Axar and Ashwin have haven’t just dominated the wickets column, their batting is turning Tests around as the series against Australia has again showed
Published on Feb 19, 2023 07:05 PM IST
Fans find voice as Delhi gets a Test after six years
Inside the stadium and outside, fans discuss animatedly as the second Test between India and Australia builds up with promise of a tight finish with three days to go
Published on Feb 18, 2023 08:36 PM IST
Nathan Lyon finds redemption versus India, sees more work
The Aussie off-spinner claimed five of the first seven Indian wickets to fall on an absorbing Day 2 of the Delhi Test, but knows he will have to deliver again when the hosts chase victory
Published on Feb 18, 2023 08:13 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Mohammed Shami proves pacers can battle hard on slow Indian pitches
India’s most successful bowler on Day 1 of the Kotla Test took four wickets; Australia will know on Saturday if picking a lone pacer (skipper Pat Cummins) and 3 spinners was the right ploy
Published on Feb 17, 2023 09:01 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Australia hope Warner returns to aggressive best
The opener averages just 22.16 in India but his side need him to come good in Delhi
Published on Feb 16, 2023 07:36 PM IST
IND vs AUS: Shreyas Iyer’s temperament earns coach Rahul Dravid’s trust
The middle-order batter is expected to walk back into the playing XI if his fitness holds
Published on Feb 15, 2023 10:54 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Ashwin-Jadeja: The dream partnership
Since 2013, India have never suffered a series defeat at home and the two spinners have more than played their role.
Published on Feb 13, 2023 09:27 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Jemimah steers India to seven-wicket win over Pakistan
The No 3 batter hit an unbeaten 53 and shared in a 58–run partnership with Richa Ghosh (31*) to ace a tense chase with six balls to spare in their first game of the Women’s ICC T20 World Cup
Updated on Feb 12, 2023 11:16 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
R Ashwin and Nathan Lyon, ready to spin it up
The off-spinners, friends and rivals, are ready to dish out their craft and have a big say in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series starting in Nagpur on Thursday
Published on Feb 05, 2023 07:38 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Keeping skills, work ethic behind Bharat's rise
Having been back-up to Rishabh Pant for the past year, the 29-year-old from Andhra is ready to grab his opportunity.
Published on Feb 02, 2023 05:52 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Mithali Raj to mentor Gujarat Giants in WPL
The ex-India skipper and batting stalwart will be involved in building one of the five teams that will play in the inaugural women’s T20 league in March
Updated on Jan 28, 2023 09:41 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Jason Gillespie interview: An ideal opportunity for Australia to win
The former Aussie pacer talks about what the Australians did right in 2004, the importance of Australia skipper Pat Cummins and why reverse swing could be a big factor
Published on Jan 26, 2023 10:56 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
India keep home run intact as ODI World Cup beckons
The 2-0 lead against New Zealand achieved in Raipur on Saturday marks India’s longest winning streak on home turf.
Published on Jan 22, 2023 07:28 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
