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
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
Rishabh Pant's big-hitting exhibition helps DC beat GT in IPL 2024
The 26-year-old put on a show as he remained unbeaten on 88 off 43 balls – his highest score this season.
Published on Apr 24, 2024 11:40 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli should open at T20 World Cup: Sourav Ganguly
The make-up of the Indian top-order has been an area of debate as the 17th IPL edition reaches the halfway stage.
Published on Apr 22, 2024 09:49 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
IPL’s Impact Player rule hurts all-rounders, India’s T20 World Cup selections
With specialists coming in and all-rounders rarely getting to bowl, it is tougher for the selectors to assess them.
Published on Apr 21, 2024 08:09 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Travis Head leads SRH’s assault again to sink Delhi Capitals
The Aussie opener lashed a 32-ball 89 to lead a stunning powerplay assault that set up a 67-run win for Sunrisers
Published on Apr 20, 2024 11:49 PM IST
IPL: For Klaasen, it’s aggression over consistency
SRH have given a free rein to their explosive batting unit, and the SA player’s ability to tackle spin equally well has made them more potent.
Updated on Apr 15, 2024 05:53 AM IST
Sunil Narine's pinch-hitting has put KKR in a good space at IPL 2024
The introduction of the impact player rule last season has only enhanced this freedom.
Published on Apr 09, 2024 08:42 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav and India's biggest boundary-hitters
As we brace for a non-stop dose of T20 cricket over the next three months, the skill to bludgeon the ball into and beyond the boundary should be in sharp focus
Updated on Apr 05, 2024 06:19 AM IST
Was too young and inexperienced when I played for India, says Khaleel
The left-arm pacer, now 26, has had an impressive start to this year's IPL for Delhi Capitals with five wickets in three games
Published on Apr 02, 2024 07:49 PM IST
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Mayank, Pathirana show there’s no substitute for pace
The weekend action was a reminder of the adrenaline-pumping thrill that a genuine quick can evoke.
Published on Apr 01, 2024 10:02 PM IST
For Rajasthan Royals, Riyan Parag finds right gear in IPL 2024
After two poor seasons, the right-hander is finally showing a glimpse of his real talent
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 08:19 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
Parag, bowlers steer RR to second straight win
DC started the match well but RR found their rhythm and eventually come out trumps
Published on Mar 29, 2024 12:01 AM IST
IPL 2024: Sanju Samson, Sandeep Sharma show as RR beat Lucknow Super Giants
The Royals skipper hit a 41-ball 64 before pacer Sandeep Sharma's crucial 17th over helped check LSG's chase for a 20-run win in Jaipur
Updated on Mar 24, 2024 08:41 PM IST
Vivek Krishnan, New Delhi
IPL 2024: Robust RR promise an exciting season
The 2008 IPL champions usually look to manage limited resources; this time though they boast of top talent -- young as well as experienced
Published on Mar 23, 2024 05:36 PM IST
