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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

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

Nothing builds steel like success in sport

New Delhi: South African players shake hands with Zimbabwe players after winning in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between Zimbabwe and South Africa, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Sunday, Mar. 1, 2026. (PTI Photo/Karma Bhutia)(PTI03_01_2026_000612A) (PTI)

Updated on Mar 1, 2026 14:12 IST

T20 World Cup: South Africa carrying the champion’s mindset

South Africa will take on Zimbabwe in New Delhi on Sunday. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 1, 2026 01:08 IST

2016 T20 World Cup: When ‘rebels’ Windies crowned themselves champs

Carlos Brathwaite celebrates after West Indies won the 2016 T20 World Cup. (Ashok Nath Dey/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 22, 2026 17:20 IST

Zimbabwe showing true grit in dire times

Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani (C) celebrates the wicket of Australia's Matt Renshaw during the T20 World Cup. (AFP)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 16:34 IST

Afghanistan seek positives in a campaign gone wrong

Afghanistan's captain Rashid Khan reacts during the match against New Zealand during the ongoing T20 World Cup. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 15, 2026 17:52 IST

When the Calypsos were crowned kings again

West Indies captain Darren Sammy lifts the trophy after winning the ICC World Twenty20 2012. (Getty Images)

Updated on Feb 15, 2026 16:15 IST

T20 World Cup: For Ishan Kishan, it’s all about the timing

Ishan Kishan plays a shot during the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup match against Namibia. (AFP)

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 14:01 IST

Gerhard Erasmus’ spin and other tricks leave India bemused

Namibia's captain Gerhard Erasmus celebrates a wicket against India on Thursday. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 16:53 IST

In a team of big-hitters, Tilak Varma sees the anchor’s role

New Delhi: India's Tilak Varma during a training session ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Namibia, at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan)(PTI02_10_2026_000647A) (PTI)

Updated on Feb 11, 2026 16:19 IST

How an India ODI low point spurred a T20 revolution

Yuvraj Singh hits six sixes off Stuart Broad of England in one over for his 58 off 16 balls during the 2007 T20 World Cup. (Getty Images)

Updated on Feb 8, 2026 16:55 IST

World Rapid Chess: Heartbreak for Humpy, Carlsen is king again

World champion and highest ranked chess player Norway's Magnus Carlsen at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025. (AFP)

Updated on Dec 28, 2025 18:03 IST

For Messi, mere showing up is showering happiness

Lionel Messi greets his fans during GOAT India Tour at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, on Monday. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Dec 16, 2025 06:42 IST

‘Can be a gold mine’, says Kapil as PGTI launches own golf league

The launch of 72 The League is being seen as the “country’s first exclusive national professional golf league.” (PGTI)

Updated on Dec 11, 2025 15:56 IST

Neeraj, Arshad showdown on in world javelin final

India's Neeraj Chopra in action at the men’s javelin throw qualification Group A at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. (REUTERS)

Updated on Sep 17, 2025 17:58 IST

Kipyegon reigns, high jumper Kushare sixth in final

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon celebrates winning the gold in the women's 1,500 meters final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Tuesday. (AP)

Updated on Sep 16, 2025 17:13 IST

Duplantis soars to world record win again on dramatic night

Sweden's athlete Armand Duplantis makes his new world record in the men's pole vault final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. (AFP)

Updated on Sep 15, 2025 18:39 IST

Kipyegon fails in bid to breach the sub-4 minute mile

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon narrowly failed in her brave bid to become the first woman to run a sub four-minute mile. (AP)

Updated on Jun 27, 2025 01:30 IST

Keeping the faith: Kipyegon chases the Bannister feat

Faith Kipyegon celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women's 1500 meters final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. (AP)

Updated on Jun 18, 2025 16:59 IST

JJ Spaun’s US Open win a tale of finding resilience and belief

JJ Spaun produced two amazing birdies on the last two holes to win the 125th US Open (Reuters)

Updated on Jun 16, 2025 23:34 IST

AIFF wants to attract players with OCI card

All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 13, 2025 15:01 IST

Virat, most visible of a sparkling batting quartet

Virat Kohli. (PTI)

Updated on May 12, 2025 23:38 IST

As Bingtian nears retirement, 100m a sprint too fast for Asia

China’s Su Bingtian is the first Asian to break the 10-second barrier. (REUTERS)

Updated on Apr 16, 2025 01:16 IST

Bringing alive the magic of the Olympics

History and Stars of the World’s Greatest Sporting Event from Athens 1896 to Paris 2024. (HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 4, 2025 23:56 IST

Chacarra story can inspire Indian golfers to chase bigger goals

Indian golfer Veer Ahlawat is playing in his first year on the DP World Tour.

Updated on Mar 31, 2025 17:49 IST

Hero Indian Open golf: Eugenio Chacarra clinches career-altering win

Eugenio Chacarra of Spain poses with the trophy after winning the DP World Tour Hero Indian Open golf in Gurugram. (AFP)

Updated on Mar 30, 2025 15:10 IST

Hero Indian Open: Ajeetesh one shot off three-way Round 1 lead

Ajeetesh Sandhu was the best Indian on the opening day of Hero Indian Open on Thursday. (HIO)

Updated on Mar 27, 2025 16:26 IST

Indian Open: Colsaerts, early leader after a late career boost

England’s in-form Marcus Armitage also shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday evening. (HIO)

Updated on Mar 27, 2025 14:37 IST

Hero Indian Open: Shubhankar Sharma, Veer Ahlawat carry home hopes

Golfers Veer Ahlawat (L) and Shubhankar Sharma (R) (HIO)

Updated on Mar 26, 2025 14:48 IST

Indian Open golf: Nakajima hopes recent upswing helps defend title

Japan’s Keita Nakajima won the 2024 edition of Hero Indian Open. (DP World Tour)

Updated on Mar 25, 2025 17:59 IST

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