Karthik Krishnaswamy

Assistant editor, ESPNcricinfo

Relentless Jadeja, patient Pujara, versatile Umesh

On pitches changing with every venue, India's players adapted nicely to fight back from 0-1 for a series win. ESPNcricinfo rates them out of 10

29-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy

How hard hands loosened Australia's grip

In both Ranchi and Dharamsala, Australia fell short of posting truly daunting first-innings totals despite hundreds from Steven Smith. It was the lack of big scores from their openers that made it tougher for the middle and lower order

28-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Dharamsala

Kohli credits Rahane for five-bowler strategy

Virat Kohli has said it was Ajinkya Rahane's decision to play five bowlers in Dharamsala; then he, Rahane and Anil Kumble decided on playing Kuldeep Yadav since he had the X-factor

28-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Dharamsala

Umesh's spell of pace and fire

Five-and-a-half-years after his Test debut, Umesh Yadav showed he can be the bowler he has always threatened to be: fast, brutal and thoroughly unpleasant to face

27-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Dharamsala

India's WACA exam in Dharamsala

Australia's bowlers were pleased, and India's batsmen not so much, when they discovered that the Dharamsala surface played a lot like one in Australia

26-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Dharamsala

Toughest session I've faced in Test cricket - Rahul

KL Rahul scored his fifth half-century of the series and said after the second day that he was a little disappointed about not converting any of the starts into big scores

26-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Dharamsala

Kuldeep relies on basics of spin, not mystery

Instead of adding some bizarre aspects to his bowling, debutant Kuldeep Yadav used flight, dip and turn to puzzle the Australian batsmen

25-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Dharamsala

The last lap of India's marathon season

The hosts are grappling with sore shoulders, knees and groins, and a whole lot of tired minds. But with the series at stake, they will need one collective push

24-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Dharamsala

Kohli still uncertain about playing deciding Test

India captain Virat Kohli has said he is likely to play the fourth and deciding Test against Australia in Dharamsala only if 100% fit

24-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Dharamsala

Pujara gets in the zone for 'important' Dharamsala Test

India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara believes good preparation is key to his success with the bat

23-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Dharamsala

Questions persist over Kohli, Shami's fitness

Two days before the start of the Dharamsala Test, Kohli only threw underarm during India's fielding practice. He did not spend any time batting in the nets, and wore a sleeveless training jersey that revealed the taping around his right shoulder

23-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Dharamsala

Shami question part of India's rare green-pitch musings

Three days ahead of the fourth Test, the surface at the HPCA Stadium wore a smattering of grass. Will that, or Mohammed Shami's availability, subject to fitness, change India's combination?

22-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Dharamsala

Ashwin's late entry poses questions

Did Virat Kohli get his tactics right on the final day in Ranchi? Going by his fast bowlers' lines and R Ashwin's late introduction, the Indian captain took a few puzzling calls

20-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Ranchi

'Pujara is priceless for the team' - Kohli

The Indian captain said Cheteshwar Pujara and Wriddhiman Saha deserved credit for taking India 152 runs ahead in Ranchi

20-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Ranchi

Greater confidence and more runs for Saha

The India wicketkeeper batsman, since making his maiden century in the West Indies, has been one of the team's most dependable resources

19-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Ranchi

India break down another big total

For the third time this home season, the team took the lead after its opposition put up 400 batting first but the Ranchi effort was special

19-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Ranchi

Pujara swears by his survival guide

The forays down the pitch and the leaves outside off stump revealed a largely unchanged batting formula that has brought Cheteshwar Pujara rich rewards

18-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Ranchi

Vijay rues playing a good shot at a bad time

M Vijay, in his 50th Test, made 82 runs at the top of the order to help India respond solidly to Australia's 451 but fell on the stroke of lunch on day three in Ranchi

18-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Ranchi

Jadeja no longer playing second fiddle

The allrounder's return of 5 for 124 on a placid Ranchi pitch meant he went past R Ashwin's tally of first-innings wicket this season

17-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Ranchi

Long run in Tests gives Umesh results

Fast bowler Umesh Yadav said his recent performances are the result of a consistent spot in the Test team, which has allowed him to figure out his strengths and weaknesses

17-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Ranchi

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