Karthik Krishnaswamy

Assistant editor, ESPNcricinfo

@the_kk

Abhishek Sharma takes T20 hitting out of this world

It's a format where you need a slice of luck to be able to showcase your skill, which Abhishek did, and how!

13-Apr-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

Sehwagesque Arya puts on a masterclass in see-ball, hit-ball batting

Playing just his fourth IPL game, he took on an attack boasting 732 international caps and tore it to shreds

08-Apr-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

Rishabh Pant has started IPL 2025 poorly, but it's too early to judge

Has he had a string of low scores? Yes. Has it happened to plenty of batters in T20? Yes. Is there a pattern to this one? Probably not

07-Apr-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

Archer leads PBKS demolition job after Jaiswal & Co set the platform for Royals

It looked like an ideal game for Royals, first posting a 200-plus total and then almost all their bowlers combining for a comprehensive win

05-Apr-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

As it happened - Jaiswal and Archer hand PBKS first defeat of IPL 2025

Get your latest updates, views and analysis from the match right here

05-Apr-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

Two rescue acts in one day too much for Hardik

The numbers show that the allrounder's death batting has been below its best in for a few seasons

04-Apr-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

Rookie Aniket Verma and his incredible six sense

On evidence of his early displays for SRH, Aniket appears to have both bravery and incredible ability to back the high-risk methods

30-Mar-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

LSG mute SRH with death bowling before the death overs

Shardul and Prince aimed for the blockhole, found some luck along the way, and set a template for other teams to emulate against SRH

27-Mar-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

Ishan Kishan fits SRH mould with a 'remember-me?' knock

If SRH had a bit of a hole at No. 3 last season, they may have found the perfect candidate to fill it this time around

23-Mar-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

Krunal the survivor gives RCB exactly what they asked for

The RCB left-arm spinner keeps the percentages in his favour even on some of the high-scoring venues, a glimpse of which was seen on the opening night of IPL 2025

22-Mar-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

When Dhoni came up against Mumbai Indians and lost again

The 2017 IPL final was a low-scoring affair but not lacking in thrills in the least

15-Mar-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

Why Axar Patel at No. 5 has been a good idea for India

Throw in his bowling, and there's a strong case to be made that he was the Champions Trophy's MVP

11-Mar-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

Rohit time is right on time for India - and it's not over yet

The clock may be ticking, but Rohit Sharma can still bend time and space to his will in ODI cricket

09-Mar-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

Tactics board: How key will Kohli vs Santner be? Is batting first the best option in Dubai?

The five areas of significant tactical interest ahead of the Champions Trophy final

08-Mar-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

Kohli's 84 sends India into Champions Trophy final

A weakened Australia put up a good fight, but India's experienced hands helped seal a chase of 265 with 11 balls remaining

04-Mar-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

Favourites India enter Australia's territory in semi-final

India have marched ahead of Australia since the World Cup final in 2023, but the gap matters less with a spot in the final on the line

03-Mar-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

India and New Zealand face off to identify semi-final opponents

Both are exceptional ODI outfits, coming in with a string of wins to their name. Both will also already have one eye on their respective semi-finals, which quickly follow Sunday's game

01-Mar-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

Pakistan, Bangladesh share points after washout

For the record, Bangladesh (-0.443) finish the tournament above Pakistan (-1.087) on net run rate

27-Feb-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

Highlights - Pakistan, Bangladesh end campaigns with Rawalpindi washout

Follow all the updates, colour, stats, analysis and more from the Champions Trophy 2025

27-Feb-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

Babar's form in focus as Pakistan begin title defence

The hosts take on New Zealand in the tournament opener, having lost to them twice in the recent tri-series

18-Feb-2025•Karthik Krishnaswamy

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