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N Ananthanarayanan

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

‘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)

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.

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)

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

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)

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.

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.

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 15:41 IST

Ronaldo and an unfinished World Cup business

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo. (AP Photo)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 16:17 IST

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

Freddy Schott. (HT)

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 16:02 IST

Still have plenty left in me: Shubhankar

(from left) Shubhankar Sharma, Rayhan Thomas and Yuvraj Sandhu (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 15:17 IST

Hero Indian Open: Holding promise of four compelling narratives

Francesco Molinari heads a star-studded field at the Indian Open starting Thursday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 24:58 IST

Akshay Bhatia’s happy ‘homecoming’ and Sunday steel

Akshay Bhatia. (HT)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 03:43 IST

IPL: Vaibhav’s rise and Jadeja’s return the focus for Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals’ Ravindra Jadeja and Vaibhav Suryavanshi at the jersey launch function in Jaipur on Monday. (ANI Photo)

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 16:32 IST

Akshay Bhatia to headline Indian Open this time

Akshay Bhatia of the United States looks on from the 13th green prior to THE PLAYERS Championship on Tuesday. (Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 21:34 IST

T20 World Cup: It’s a Gambhir-McCullum face-off too

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 5, 2026 02:02 IST

South Africa’s speed thrills with ‘mystery seamer’ Ngidi at the helm

South Africa's Lungi Ngidi celebrates the wicket of Zimbabwe's Ryan Burl on Sunday. (AP)

Updated on Mar 1, 2026 17:14 IST

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