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    N Ananthanarayanan

    N Ananthanarayanan has spent almost three decades with news agencies and newspapers, reporting domestic and international sport. He has a passion for writing on cricket and athletics.

    Articles by N Ananthanarayanan

    Asian Games: Gulveer seals a special treble with 5000m bronze

    India's Gulveer Singh reacts after his third place finish in the men's 5000-meter final at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, Tuesday. (AP Photo)
    others
    Updated on Sep 29, 2026 16:02 IST

    Asian Games recall: When Dingko Singh went from dejection to elation

    File photo of boxer Dingko Singh showing his gold medal in 1998.
    others
    Updated on Sep 21, 2026 07:26 IST

    Asian Games: Golfer Pranavi Urs, seasoned and quietly confident

    Pranavi Urs. (Mark Runnacles)
    others
    Updated on Sep 15, 2026 13:20 IST

    Scheffler’s calm authority grows as he cements his place atop the golf world

    Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his shot from the 18th tee during the final round of the TOUR Championship 2026 at East Lake Golf Club on August 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia (Getty Images)
    others
    Updated on Sep 2, 2026 01:05 IST

    Super-sub Nico Williams gives Spain wings in World Cup final

    Spain's Nico Williams after the FIFA World Cup Final on Monday. (Reuters)
    football
    Updated on Jul 20, 2026 02:42 IST

    Flat show of France, Kylian Mbappe recalls the 1998 Brazil no show

    France's Kylian Mbappe looks dejected after the match.
    football
    Updated on Jul 15, 2026 03:12 IST

    Mbappe and a World Cup of huge implications

    Kylian Mbappe is in the race for the Golden Boot with Lionel Messi. (Getty Images via AFP)
    football
    Updated on Jul 13, 2026 16:22 IST

    ‘Who else?’ Jude Bellingham double sends England into World Cup semis

    Jude Bellingham, their young superstar, is one, scoring both the goals to rally an off-colour England to a 2-1 victory over Norway (AP Photo)
    sports
    Updated on Jul 12, 2026 01:35 IST

    Ronaldo's World Cup farewell ends in defeat as Merino fires Spain into last 8

    Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo dejected after the match against Spain after his team got eliminated from the FIFA World Cup.
    football
    Updated on Jul 7, 2026 01:45 IST

    World Cup: Morocco send co-hosts Canada out, enter quarters

    Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi (8), who scored two goals in the 3-0 win over Canada in the round of 16 in Houston on Saturday. (AP)
    football
    Updated on Jul 4, 2026 19:19 IST

    Kane strikes twice as England beat DR Congo, enter Round of 16

    Harry Kane celebrates after scoring his team's first goal against Congo in Atlanta, Georgia. (Getty Images via AFP)
    football
    Updated on Jul 1, 2026 18:38 IST

    Co-hosts Canada stay in the World Cup party, beat SA to enter last 16

    Ronwen Williams #1 of South Africa fails to save a shot from Stephen Eustaquio #7 of Canada (not pictured) as he scores his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between South Africa and Canada at Los Angeles Stadium on June 28 (Getty Images via AFP)
    football
    Updated on Jun 29, 2026 02:40 IST

    Dembele hat-trick gives France sweet selection solution

    France coach Didier Deschamps knows all about succeeding with little.
    sports
    Updated on Jun 27, 2026 05:30 IST

    Cape Verde qualify for World Cup knockouts, face Argentina next

    In a group led by tournament favourites Spain and two-time former winners Uruguay, the unfancied debutants held a listless Saudi Arabia to a goalless draw at Houston Stadium in some take-off for the African side (AP)
    sports
    Updated on Jun 27, 2026 04:00 IST

    Ronaldo finds goals, voice, record and Portugal some hope

    Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan in Portugal’s 5-0 win. (Getty Images via AFP)
    football
    Updated on Jun 24, 2026 15:31 IST

    Five-star Netherlands take off in Houston

    Crysencio Summerville #24 of the Netherlands scores his team's fifth goal. (Getty Images via AFP)
    football
    Updated on Jun 21, 2026 15:16 IST

    Netherlands take off in Houston by handing Sweden 5-1 thrashing

    Netherlands are the greatest footballing nation that has yet to lift the World Cup.
    cricket
    Updated on Jun 21, 2026 02:48 IST

    Magical Lionel Messi hits hattrick, equals World Cup goals record

    Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Algeria.
    sports
    Updated on Jun 17, 2026 03:58 IST

    Mbappé breaks France's goal record in win over Senegal

    France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates after scoring their third goal during their World Cup match against Senegal on June 16. (AP)
    football
    Updated on Jun 17, 2026 01:10 IST

    Cape Verde leave Spain red-faced with draw for the ages

    Cape Verde players celebrate after their draw against Spain at the FIFA World Cup. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)
    football
    Updated on Jun 15, 2026 18:39 IST

    Balogun, born in the USA, doubles up in 4-1 win over Paraguay

    A World Cup that has set off a number of debates may yet find meaning in Balogun, a 24-year-old who chose to play for the USA on the basis of his birthright citizenship.
    football
    Updated on Jun 13, 2026 05:35 IST

    Ancelotti: A calm Italian chosen to deliver a mighty Brazilian job

    Brazil's head coach Carlo Ancelotti speaks to his players during a training session ahead of their match against Morocco. (AFP)
    football
    Updated on Jun 11, 2026 15:14 IST

    Bellingham: Combustible or ready to ignite a World Cup dream?

    Jude Bellingham during a Spanish La Liga match between Real Madrid and Alaves in Madrid. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
    football
    Updated on Jun 5, 2026 15:41 IST

    Ronaldo and an unfinished World Cup business

    Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo. (AP Photo)
    football
    Updated on May 27, 2026 15:37 IST

    PBKS unable to halt slide as playoffs race hot up

    Punjab Kings' Ben Dwarshuis celebrates with teammates during the match against Delhi Capitals. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on May 12, 2026 15:55 IST

    IPL: Axar, Miller and late cameos hand DC win over PBKS

    Delhi Capitals' captain Axar Patel plays a shot against Punjab Kings. (PTI)
    cricket
    Updated on May 11, 2026 18:30 IST

    Hero Indian Open: Alex Fitzpatrick wins, week after brother Matt’s PGA Tour title

    Alex Fitzpatrick after winning the Indian Open golf at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram on Sunday. (HT)
    others
    Updated on Mar 29, 2026 11:57 IST

    Hero Indian Open: Champion Chacarra takes 4-shot lead into final day

    Eugenio Chacarra shot a 2-under 70 to stay ahead of South Africa’s MJ Daffue and England’s Alex Fitzpatrick. (Hero Indian Open)
    others
    Updated on Mar 28, 2026 15:12 IST

    Indian Open: SA’s ‘gold town’ boy Jarvis sparkles

    Casey Jarvis in action at Indian Open golf. (Hero Indian Open)
    others
    Updated on Mar 27, 2026 16:17 IST

    Hero Indian Open: Leader Schott, Chacarra shine as Bhatia struggles

    Freddy Schott. (HT)
    others
    Updated on Mar 26, 2026 16:02 IST
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