Krishnamachari Srikkanth: Latest Articles

The predicament of Kris Srikkanth
Arunabha Sengupta September 25, 2017 8:00 AM IST
Srikkanth received an SOS to join the Indian team in Pakistan, 1984: and then...
Krishnamachari Srikkanth: 14 things you should know about the flamboyant opener
Nishad Pai Vaidya December 21, 2016 3:57 PM IST
Krishnamachari Srikkanth, born on December 21,1959, was one of India’s most flamboyant openers in the 1980s.
World Cup 1983 final: How the magic unfolded at Lord’s to give India her greatest moment
Arunabha Sengupta June 24, 2016 9:27 PM IST
As the championship unfolded, Kapil Dev’s "dark horses" turned out to be Derby winners as they galloped in style past the finishing line.
Ashwin carries Tamil Nadu's unfulfilled promise
Sidhanta Patnaik December 25, 2015 11:56 PM IST
Unknowingly Ashwin carries an unfulfilled promise on his young shoulders.
Benson and Hedges WC 1985: India beat Pakistan
Arunabha Sengupta December 4, 2015 6:53 PM IST
India and Pakistan went into Benson & Hedges tournament in 1985 on the back of poor form.
Srikkanth may be Gavaskar’s favourite opening partner, but best?
Arunabha Sengupta September 23, 2015 8:33 PM IST
Sunil Gavaskar has been quoted saying that Krishnamachari Srikkanth liberated him as a batsman. While there are indications to believe so, Arunabha Sengupta wonders whether
Mimicry of seven cricket voices
CricketCountry Staff December 9, 2014 9:26 PM IST
Kabir Singh Bhandari impersonates the talking styles of Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Danny Morrison, Sachin Tendulkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Boria Majumdar and Kris Srikkanth.
Vasu Paranjpe’s fitting riposte to Krishnamachari Srikkanth
CricketCountry Staff November 19, 2014 12:27 PM IST
one man who was the butt of many jokes was the fidgety Srikkanth.
Srikkanth’s sensational outburst reflects BCCI’s utter lack of professionalism
Vincent Sunder September 15, 2014 4:48 PM IST
This is about India vs Australia. Not in the Commonwealth Bank (CB) Series, but outside the playing field where the respective chairmen of the selection
Will India’s clout in the cricketing world wane in the wake of the retirement of its superstars
Dhananjay Devasper September 12, 2014 10:49 AM IST
The past year has been a tumultuous one for Indian cricket. Substandard performances, a much- maligned captain, a newer breed of cricketers who are unable
Mohinder Amarnath’s axing as a selector – the reasons why
Arunabha Sengupta September 10, 2014 4:35 AM IST
Was it his opinion that there should be a change in captaincy? Was it his refusing to open his mind to suggestions? Or, did it
Ganguly’s comments about role of selectors in Laxman’s retirement valid
Arunabha Sengupta September 10, 2014 3:08 AM IST
The way the selectors handled VVS Laxman s retirement has caused much anguish. Arunabha Sengupta says that there is a lot of truth in Sourav
why Srikkanth could continue as chairman.
Amrut Thobbi September 4, 2014 8:23 PM IST
Srikanth's head would certainly have rolled Team India’s worst disaster in several decades.
IPL 2013: Sunrisers Hyderabad all set for new innings
Sarang Bhalerao August 24, 2014 3:18 PM IST
The financial matters brought about a premature end upon Deccan Chargers — the erstwhile bosses of Team Hyderabad franchise. Enter Sun Group, the media power
Fresh 1983 World Cup flavour in new-look national selection panel
Nishad Pai Vaidya August 23, 2014 7:02 PM IST
By Nishad Pai Vaidya There was never a dull moment when Krishnamachari Srikkanth was at the batting crease – be it flamboyantly hoisting bowlers