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Vivek Krishnan

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

Can India's youngsters keep the big stars out?

The top players, who are giving the T20 series against Australia a miss, will invariably be in the fray for the T20 World Cup

Discussions of this nature are bound to crop up when players in India’s second-string team come to the fore(PTI)
Updated on Nov 28, 2023 06:54 PM IST

Just on the day we probably didn't execute: Dravid

The India coach praised his players for a fine World Cup campaign until the final loss to Australia

India's coach Rahul Dravid(AFP)
Published on Nov 20, 2023 03:06 PM IST

India's heartbreak at the finish as Australia crowned World Cup champions

Rohit Sharma's side don’t join Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni’s teams as ODI World Cup champions. That honour goes to Australia for a record-extending sixth time

Australia first restricted the hosts to 240 and then knocked off the target with seven overs to spare and six wickets in hand.(AFP)
Published on Nov 20, 2023 09:18 AM IST

Winning the ODI World Cup is the pinnacle, says Pat Cummins

Cummins also backed the one-day format, often said to be in danger given it’s sandwiched between Tests and T20s

Australian captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc pose for photographs with the World Cup trophy(PTI)
Published on Nov 20, 2023 12:13 AM IST
By, Ahmedabad

Champions, nonetheless

India's cricket team may have lost the World Cup final, but they entertained fans throughout the tournament with their captivating brand of cricket.

India's players celebrate after the dismissal of Australia's David Warner at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. (AFP)
Updated on Nov 20, 2023 05:50 AM IST
ByVivek Krishnan, Ahmedabad

World Cup Final: Motera gears up for a grand spectacle

This is the World Cup final, and India are bidding to win a third title at a stadium that will be packed to the rafters

Indian fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. (PTI)
Updated on Nov 19, 2023 12:40 PM IST
ByVivek Krishnan

World Cup 2023 Final: India, Australia ready for the game of their lives

Rohit and Co are now just one step away, and the promise of reaching hallowed territory, alongside the Indian teams of 1983 and 2011, stares them in the eye

Indian players during a practice session ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final match against Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. (ANI)
Updated on Nov 19, 2023 08:51 AM IST

Ind vs Aus: Ready for the game of their lives

Rohit and Co are now just one step away, and the promise of reaching hallowed territory, alongside the Indian teams of 1983 and 2011, stares them in the eye

Indian players during a practice session ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 final match against Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. (ANI)
Updated on Nov 19, 2023 06:56 AM IST
ByVivek Krishnan

India look to cap dream run with World Cup glory today

The final of the ODI World Cup between India and Australia is set to ignite the dreams of future generations and leave lasting legacies in cricket. Both teams have a rich history and intense rivalry. The match will be a big occasion emotionally for the players, but they must remain focused. The buzz around the venue is palpable, with high-profile attendees and extravagant entertainment planned. Despite the carnival atmosphere, both teams are aware of the match-winners on the field. Australia believes they haven't yet played their best game, while Indian fans are confident of victory. Ultimately, the cricket will take center stage as one team emerges as world champions.

Skippers Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins pose with the World Cup trophy on Saturday, ahead of the final on Sunday. (PTI)
Updated on Nov 19, 2023 05:40 AM IST
ByVivek Krishnan, Ahmedabad

World Cup final: A history-making game for Rohit Sharma

After Kapil, Dhoni, could he be next? It’s the captain who is remembered, blamed. At stake today: a place in history for a star of Mumbai's school of batting.

Sharma celebrates India’s semi-final win against New Zealand. (PTI)
Updated on Nov 20, 2023 11:31 AM IST
ByVivek Krishnan

Why Pat Cummins is not your typical Aussie skipper

Australian skipper Pat Cummins has presented a face of quiet resistance and guided them through some tense wins

Australian captain Pat Cummins. (AFP)
Published on Nov 18, 2023 03:41 PM IST
ByVivek Krishnan

Two uncanny narratives 20 years apart: Can India return the favour to Australia in 2023?

Australia and India are set to face off in the final of the ODI World Cup. While Australia has a strong track record in World Cup finals, India enters the match as clear favorites, with a dominant team and a 10-game winning streak. The balance of power in world cricket has shifted towards India in recent years, and a victory in the final would solidify their status as the top team of the century.

India’s captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Rahul Dravid, batting coach Vikram Rathour, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, fielding coach T Dilip and others during a practice session in Ahmedabad on Friday. (PTI)
Updated on Nov 18, 2023 12:05 AM IST
ByVivek Krishnan, Ahmedabad

World Cup 2023 Final: Can Australia hit through India’s new-ball attack?

Maxwell says teams that have started slow against India in the powerplay have become sitting ducks

India's Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill in action running between the wickets (REUTERS)
Published on Nov 17, 2023 11:38 PM IST
By, Ahmedabad

India vs Australia: Ahmedabad pitch in focus ahead of the World Cup 2023 final

While a sprinkling of grass was there to hold the pitch together, it is customary for that to be shaved off on match eve

India's Rohit Sharma and fielding coach T Dilip during practice(REUTERS)
Updated on Nov 18, 2023 10:26 PM IST
By, Ahmedabad

Kohli, Iyer and India’s steely chain of partnerships

One manoeuvres the ball into gaps, the other hits boundaries against spin. Together, Kohli and Iyer exemplified India’s World Cup innings building blocks

India's Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer run between the wickets during the semi-final match against New Zealand in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai
(ANI)
Published on Nov 16, 2023 08:26 PM IST

INDIA 10/10: ONE TO GO

In Ahmedabad, India will appear in their 4th final, and a shot at joining Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni’s band of champions awaits this bunch led by Rohit Sharma

India players in a huddle during the match | Image for representation (REUTERS)
Updated on Nov 16, 2023 09:01 AM IST
ByVivek Krishnan

AICF earmarks 2 crore for Candidates preparation

Vidit Gujrathi, R Praggnanandhaa and R Vaishali who have all qualified for next year's Candidates, will receive ₹30 lakh each to prepare for the marquee event.

AICF president Sanjay Kapoor is flanked by GMs R Praggnanandhaa (from left), R Vaishali and Vidit Gujrathi.(AICF)
Published on Nov 14, 2023 10:09 PM IST
By, New Delhi

CWC 23: Welcome to the knockouts

Semi-finals and finals, with all that’s at stake on such occasions, can make you do special and strange things at once

New Zealand players during practice(REUTERS)
Updated on Nov 14, 2023 07:03 PM IST
By, New Delhi

India ride twin tons to finish 9-0

Iyer, Rahul hit hundreds in 160-run win over Netherlands in last World Cup league match

Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between India and Netherlands.(PTI)
Published on Nov 12, 2023 09:57 PM IST
By, Bengaluru

Iyer proving his worth at No. 4

While the jury may still be out on Iyer against the short ball, other facets of his batting are coming to the fore

India’s Shreyas Iyer celebrates his century during their match against Netherlands
(ANI )
Published on Nov 12, 2023 08:49 PM IST

With eye on semis, India enter 'big picture' mode

The home team are unlikely to rest their players for the Netherlands game as they look to keep the winning streak going

India's Virat Kohli and others during a practice session ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Netherlands, at Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru.(PTI)
Published on Nov 11, 2023 08:38 PM IST

Don’t really need a mindset shift for knockouts: Dravid

Since winning the Champions Trophy in 2013 -- India's last ICC title -- their record in knockout fixtures stands at three wins and six losses in nine matches

India's captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid during a practice session.(PTI)
Published on Nov 11, 2023 07:38 PM IST
By, Bengaluru

Keeping calm: Rahul has kept it real

The 31-year-old has been solid behind the wickets, got his DRS calls right and been a sounding board for the bowlers too

India's KL Rahul attends a practice session(AFP)
Published on Nov 10, 2023 09:37 PM IST

The Dutch must not go the Kenya way

Crippled by the lack of game time at the elite level, how do the 'weaker' teams catch up to the best?

Netherlands' Logan van Beek celebrates the wicket of England's Joe Root during their match in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.(ANI )
Updated on Nov 09, 2023 10:21 PM IST
By, Bengaluru

Maxwell, and the art of taming spinners this World Cup

India have lost the least wickets to spin, and their own spinners have made the most breakthroughs – 2 big reasons for their imperious run in World Cup.

Australia's Glenn Maxwell celebrates his double-century during the match against Afghanistan(ANi)
Updated on Nov 08, 2023 10:51 PM IST
By, Bengaluru

India's plans have worked a charm

Familiarity and role clarity have helped Rohit and Co make light of different conditions and missing players

India's skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli greet each other after their match against South Africa (ANI )
Published on Nov 07, 2023 11:42 PM IST
By, Bengaluru

World Cup 2023: Is this the greatest Indian ODI team ever?

There's just a fine margin between good and great teams. One that the current Indian set-up will hope to bridge come November 19.

India's skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli celebrate after winning a World Cup match(ANI )
Updated on Nov 07, 2023 12:01 AM IST
By, New Delhi

World Cup, cadence of ODIs and lopsided contests

The tournament has helped highlight the flow of 50-over cricket as distinct from the T20 contests, but there have been too many one-sided matches so far

New Zealand's Trent Boult watches as Pakistan's captain Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman run between wickets(AP)
Published on Nov 05, 2023 10:36 PM IST

Pakistan's 'classic World Cup campaign' runs into doughty New Zealand

Babar Azam's team has a favourable head-to-head record against New Zealand in World Cups, with seven wins in nine meetings.

Pakistan's players warm up during a practice session(PTI)
Updated on Nov 04, 2023 07:07 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Can New Zealand get their World Cup 2023 campaign back on track?

They won their first four games but have lost the next three to land up in a precarious position

New Zealand's captain Tom Latham leaves the ground after losing his wicket during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between New Zealand and South Africa in Pune(AP)
Published on Nov 02, 2023 09:40 PM IST
By, New Delhi
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