Experts back India as favourites to lift Champions Trophy

CNN-IBN's panel of experts Anil Kumble and Kris Srikkanth believe that India are the favourites to go all the way and lift the ICC Champions Trophy for the second time. Both Kumble and Srikkanth said the Indian team has been completely dominating throughout the series putting up top-notch performances and they do not see any side posing a real threat to the men in blue.PAGE_BREAK ...
01:31 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Every cricketer's dream is to play for India: Srikkanth

Former India captain and chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth spoke to CNN-IBN on Sreesanth's bail. ...
09:10 AM, Jun 12, 2013

Dhawan has matured as a cricketer: Srikkanth

CNN-IBN's cricket expert Kris Srikkanth showers accolades on Shikhar Dhawan following the Indian batsman's maiden ODI ton against South Africa in the Champions Trophy on Thursday. ...
08:21 PM, Jun 06, 2013

India have a well-balanced side: Kris Srikkanth

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth gave his insights on Team India heading into their match against South Africa in the Champions Trophy opener. Speaking to CNN-IBN, Srikkanth said the overall batting and bowling combination packs a punch and is sure that India have gone with the perfect XI in Cardiff. ...
03:34 PM, Jun 06, 2013

Hope cricket will return to normalcy soon, says Srikkanth Mumbai: Former India skipper Krishnamachari Srikkanth is deeply saddened by the IPL spot fixing scandal and hopes that the mess will be sorted out soon. "I am sad, hurt and shocked. Everybody loves and is passionate about cricket. It is very unfortunate that because of a few cricketers who did this stupid mistake, the whole thing turned out to be so sad," Srikkanth told PTI. The Special Cell of Delhi...  
01:49 PM, Jun 03, 2013

Has cricket board reached an eyewash compromise instead of clean-up?

CNN-IBN and its experts discuss the outcomes from a BCCI meeting in Chennai on Sunday. The most important development was the Indian board's appointment of Jagmohan Dalmiya as interim president. ...
11:27 PM, Jun 02, 2013

Is the gag on Dhoni by the BCCI justified?

CNN-IBN and its experts discuss India captain MS Dhoni's reticence on the spot-fixing scandal during a press conference in Mumbai on Tuesday night. ...
11:28 PM, May 28, 2013

Ex-cricketers don't want to be speculative in spot-fixing row: Srikkanth

Kris Srikkanth says former Indian cricketers are keeping quiet in the spot-fixing scandal because their comments may lead to a speculative atmosphere. ...
09:55 PM, May 28, 2013

The men behind Sunrisers Hyderabad's rise in IPL 6

CNN-IBN sports editor Gaurav Kalra speaks to three key members of the Hyderabad franchise - coach Tom Moody, bowling coach Waqar Younis and ambassador Kris Srikkanth - who played a big role in the team's play-off qualification. ...
08:59 AM, May 22, 2013

Making IPL 6 play-offs is like India's 1983 World Cup: Srikkanth Hyderabad: Kris Srikkanth, mentor of the Sunrisers Hyderabad, has termed the franchise's qualifying for the play-off stage of IPL 6 as similar to when India made it to the knock-outs of the 1983 World Cup after entering the tournament as rank underdogs. Hyderabad entered the last match of the league stage needing a win to secure a spot in the final four and did so through a solid fielding performance...  
02:48 PM, May 20, 2013

Domestic cricket is the way for Gambhir, Sehwag and Yuvraj: Srikkanth New Delhi: To force their way back into the national side, the axed trio of Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag should keep the fighting spirit alive and get back through good performances in domestic cricket, former captain and chairman of selector Kris Srikkanth on Thursday. Srikkanth said not losing self belief was key to any struggling player looking for a comeback. "They are young players with lot of...  
06:07 PM, May 09, 2013

Srikkanth praises Hyderabad bowlers for convincing win Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor Krishnamachari Srikkanth lavished praise on his team's bowlers for playing a crucial role in the win over Delhi Daredevils which has taken the side closer to a semifinal berth in the ongoing Pepsi IPL. Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently third on the points table with 14 points from seven wins in 11 matches they have played. "I think it is a convincing win. The bowlers did an...  
01:28 PM, May 05, 2013

India complete clean sweep over Australia

Kris Srikkanth lauds India's performance as he feels that this is the best possible thing could have happened in a transitional phase. ...
06:54 PM, Mar 24, 2013

Is the current Aussie team weakest ever to tour India?

CNN-IBN's cricket expert Kris Srikkanth talks about what all led to India's good show in the ongoing Test series against Australia. ...
11:59 PM, Mar 18, 2013

Shikhar Dhawan solely responsible for Mohali triumph

CNN-IBN's cricket experts Maninder Singh and Kris Srikkanth review India's win in the Mohali Test against Australia on Monday. ...
08:39 PM, Mar 18, 2013

Shikhar Dhawan's knock made the difference

CNN-IBN's cricket expert Kris Srikkanth praises Shikhar Dhawan who on his India Test debut scored 187, helping the team register a six-wicket win in the third Test against Australia at Mohali. ...
05:34 PM, Mar 18, 2013

Fletcher's contract extended due to benefit of doubt: Srikkanth

"Fletcher's overall record isn't good but the poor guy had series in Australia and England," said the former captain and BCCI chief selector. ...
08:51 PM, Mar 15, 2013

India's best chance to whitewash Australia

On the ever of the third Test at Mohali, CNN-IBN's cricket expert Kris Srikkanth says India are firm favourites to take the contest 4-0 against Australia. ...
09:07 PM, Mar 13, 2013

What makes Dhoni the most successful Indian Test captain?

CNN-IBN's cricket experts Maninder Singh and Kris Srikkanth discuss MS Dhoni's leadership qualities following India's thumping win in the second Test against Australia on Tuesday. ...
11:38 PM, Mar 05, 2013

India played fantastic cricket in Hyderabad Test

CNN-IBN's cricket experts Kri Srikkanth and Aakash Chopra discuss India's thumping win in the second Test against Australia on Tuesday. ...
08:22 PM, Mar 05, 2013