Koushik Narayanan

Koushik Narayanan

Sports Writer

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2-6-years

An ardent fan of cricket, the sport is bread and butter for Koushik. With an experience of over 5 years in the industry, he has the ability to write stories which are both soft and analytical in nature.

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Electrifying veteran Virat Kohli gets birthday wishes from Indian teammates

Cricket

1 year

'Electrifying' veteran Virat Kohli gets birthday wishes from Indian teammates

Osama bin laden as football umpire? Aussie suspended for on-field stupidity

Rugby

1 year

Osama bin laden as football umpire? Aussie suspended for "on-field" stupidity'

Gautam Gambhir in the line of BCCIs fire, to be grilled after NZ pounding

Cricket

1 year

Gautam Gambhir in the line of BCCI's fire, to be "grilled" after NZ pounding

Lesson learnt! Pakistan set to include snubbed Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq for PAK vs SA ODIs

Cricket

1 year

Lesson learnt! Pakistan set to include snubbed Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq for PAK vs SA ODIs

DRS Nov 5: Say no to Rohit Sharma as skipper in Australia, its confirmed we Indians did not tamper the ball

Cricket

1 year

DRS Nov 5: Say no to Rohit Sharma as skipper in Australia, it's confirmed "we Indians did not tamper the ball"

Rohit Sharma must play only as player, not captain if he misses IND vs AUS 1st Test: Gavaskar

Cricket

1 year

Rohit Sharma must play only as player, not captain if he misses IND vs AUS 1st Test: Gavaskar

MS Dhoni will always be mentor, CSK might rest him here & there in IPL 2025: Ricky Ponting

Cricket

1 year

MS Dhoni "will always be mentor", CSK might rest him here & there in IPL 2025: Ricky Ponting

IPL 2025 auction scenarios: RCB should go all out for Bhuvneshwar Kumar & Harshal Patel

Cricket

1 year

IPL 2025 auction scenarios: RCB should go all out for Bhuvneshwar Kumar & Harshal Patel

Shakib al Hasan in trouble as County umpire reports suspected action, asked to appear for test

Cricket

1 year

Shakib al Hasan in trouble as County umpire reports suspected action, asked to appear for test

IPL 2025 scenarios: Is it safe for LSG to take Mayank Yadav gamble given his history of injuries?

Cricket

1 year

IPL 2025 scenarios: Is it safe for LSG to take Mayank Yadav gamble given his history of injuries?

Australia survive Haris Rauf scare to secure nail-biting 2-wicket win in AUS vs PAK 1st ODI

Cricket

1 year

Australia survive Haris Rauf scare to secure nail-biting 2-wicket win in AUS vs PAK 1st ODI

Rohan Jaitley emerges frontrunner to replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary: Report

Cricket

1 year

Rohan Jaitley emerges frontrunner to replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary: Report

Dale Steyn was willing to take pay cut to be part of MS Dhonis CSK, even if he warmed bench

Cricket

1 year

Dale Steyn was willing to take "pay cut" to be part of MS Dhoni's CSK, even if he warmed bench

Jos Buttler happy to sign off from RR after 7 seasons ahead of IPL 2025 auction

Cricket

1 year

Jos Buttler happy to sign off from RR after 7 seasons ahead of IPL 2025 auction

India selectors wanted Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli to play Duleep Trophy, duo refused: Report

Cricket

1 year

India selectors wanted Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli to play Duleep Trophy, duo refused: Report

When Sachin Tendulkar could play first-class cricket at 39, what excuses do Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have?

Cricket

1 year

When Sachin Tendulkar could play first-class cricket at 39, what excuses do Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have?

Unpopular Opinion: Rohit Sharma should be sacked as India captain after IND vs NZ whitewash

Cricket

1 year

Unpopular Opinion: Rohit Sharma should be sacked as India captain after IND vs NZ whitewash

CSK hits & misses in IPL 2025 retention: Aged MS Dhoni cant save sinking ship, fresh approach needed

Cricket

1 year

CSK hits & misses in IPL 2025 retention: 'Aged' MS Dhoni can't save sinking ship, fresh approach needed

Ramkumar-Saketh duo clinch Seoul Open ATP challenger title

Chak De India

1 year

Ramkumar-Saketh duo clinch Seoul Open ATP challenger title

IPL 2025 scenarios: Would RCB be tempted to rope in ex-recruit Sarfaraz Khan?

Cricket

1 year

IPL 2025 scenarios: Would RCB be tempted to rope in ex-recruit Sarfaraz Khan?

Hat-trick loaded & delivered: Frustrated fans vent out anger on Indias whitewash

Cricket

1 year

"Hat-trick loaded & delivered": Frustrated fans vent out anger on India's whitewash

IPL 2025 auction scenarios: RCB drop huge hint on targeting KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant

Cricket

1 year

IPL 2025 auction scenarios: RCB drop huge hint on targeting KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant

Indias peculiar demands for IND vs NZ 3rd Test includes hair dryer, personal chef for Rohit Sharma & co

Cricket

1 year

India's peculiar demands for IND vs NZ 3rd Test includes hair dryer, personal chef for Rohit Sharma & co

Harshit Rana vs Nitish Kumar Reddy: Battle for all-rounder spot heats up ahead of IND vs AUS Test series

Cricket

1 year

Harshit Rana vs Nitish Kumar Reddy: Battle for 'all-rounder' spot heats up ahead of IND vs AUS Test series

Could India have picked Kuldeep Yadav over under-utilised Siraj for IND vs NZ 3rd Test?

Cricket

1 year

Could India have picked Kuldeep Yadav over 'under-utilised' Siraj for IND vs NZ 3rd Test?

IPL 2025 scenarios: Did RCB take a risk by retaining Yash Dayal over veteran Siraj?

Cricket

1 year

IPL 2025 scenarios: Did RCB take a risk by retaining Yash Dayal over veteran Siraj?

IPL 2025 auction scenarios: RCB should buy Chahal for Chinnaswamy expertise without second thought

Cricket

1 year

IPL 2025 auction scenarios: RCB should buy Chahal for Chinnaswamy expertise without second thought

Australia A close in on big win against India A after flops from Test aspirants Ishan Kishan, Nitish Reddy

Cricket

1 year

Australia A close in on big win against India A after flops from Test aspirants Ishan Kishan, Nitish Reddy

Babar Azam, Rizwan set to earn Rs 20 lakhs per month as Pakistan stars with central contracts see pay raise

Cricket

1 year

Babar Azam, Rizwan set to earn Rs 20 lakhs per month as Pakistan stars with central contracts see pay raise

Team Punjab Kings need to ace it in IPL 2025 auction, retaining finisher & impact player not enough

Cricket

1 year

'Team' Punjab Kings need to ace it in IPL 2025 auction, retaining finisher & impact player not enough

IPL 2025 auction scenarios: Why Mumbai Indians should buy back homegrown talent Ishan Kishan

Cricket

1 year

IPL 2025 auction scenarios: Why Mumbai Indians should buy back homegrown talent Ishan Kishan

Shakib al Hasan excluded from squad for BAN vs AFG ODIs after pulling out voluntarily

Cricket

1 year

Shakib al Hasan excluded from squad for BAN vs AFG ODIs after "pulling out voluntarily"

Sanju Samson had big role to play: RR coach Rahul Dravid spills beans on retentions

Cricket

1 year

"Sanju Samson had big role to play": RR coach Rahul Dravid spills beans on retentions

No harm in being pulled out: Pakistan Test captain backs decision to drop Babar Azam

Cricket

1 year

"No harm in being pulled out": Pakistan Test captain backs decision to drop Babar Azam

IPL fan wars: RCB or KKR, fans debate over worst IPL team

Cricket

1 year

IPL fan wars: RCB or KKR, fans debate over worst IPL team

3-year-old Anish Sarkar shatters record to become youngest rated FIDE player

Chak De India

1 year

3-year-old Anish Sarkar shatters record to become youngest rated FIDE player

Najmul Shanto to captain Bangladesh in AFG vs BAN ODIs despite wanting to quit captaincy

Cricket

1 year

Najmul Shanto to captain Bangladesh in AFG vs BAN ODIs despite wanting to quit captaincy

RCB threats & misses after IPL 2025 retention: Only Virat Kohli not enough, job to break trophy jinx intensifies

Cricket

1 year

RCB threats & misses after IPL 2025 retention: Only Virat Kohli not enough, job to break trophy jinx intensifies

New Zealand keeper left frustrated with double blow to face in IND vs NZ 3rd Test

Cricket

1 year

New Zealand keeper left frustrated with double blow to face in IND vs NZ 3rd Test

IPL 2025 scenarios: Faf du Plessis reuniting with CSK would be a dream come true for 5-time champs

Cricket

1 year

IPL 2025 scenarios: Faf du Plessis reuniting with CSK would be a dream come true for 5-time champs

RCB coach, director open up on releasing over 40 Faf du Plessis, keep IPL 2025 captaincy options open

Cricket

1 year

RCB coach, director open up on releasing "over 40" Faf du Plessis, keep IPL 2025 captaincy options open

Voice of fans: Support for KL Rahul to join RCB in IPL 2025 grows, Mumbai crowd wants batter to reunite with old team

Cricket

1 year

Voice of fans: Support for KL Rahul to join RCB in IPL 2025 grows, Mumbai crowd wants batter to reunite with old team

IND vs NZ 3rd Test: Umpire gives stern warning to Rohit Sharma & Sarfaraz Khan over chirping on field

Cricket

1 year

IND vs NZ 3rd Test: Umpire gives stern warning to Rohit Sharma & Sarfaraz Khan over chirping on field

Rishabh Pant to don CSK jersey soon? Suresh Raina spills beans on MS Dhoni-southpaw meet in Delhi

Cricket

1 year

Rishabh Pant to don CSK jersey soon? Suresh Raina spills beans on MS Dhoni-southpaw 'meet' in Delhi

From being among legends to becoming one: Jasprit Bumrah happy to be retained by MI ahead of IPL 2025

Cricket

1 year

From being among legends to becoming one: Jasprit Bumrah happy to be retained by MI ahead of IPL 2025

IND vs NZ 3rd Test: Bird poop returns to haunt seats once again, this time in Mumbais Wankhede

Cricket

1 year

IND vs NZ 3rd Test: Bird poop returns to haunt seats once again, this time in Mumbai's Wankhede

Mukesh Kumar wreaks havoc on Australia A with six-wicket haul to keep India A in contest

Cricket

1 year

Mukesh Kumar wreaks havoc on Australia A with six-wicket haul to keep India A in contest

One way communication: Shreyas Iyer didnt want to be retained by KKR ahead of IPL 2025 auction

Cricket

1 year

"One way communication": Shreyas Iyer didn't want to be retained by KKR ahead of IPL 2025 auction

Not a surprise: RCB coach reveals why key Virat Kohli was retained ahead of IPL 2025 auction

Cricket

1 year

"Not a surprise": RCB coach reveals why 'key' Virat Kohli was retained ahead of IPL 2025 auction

RCB in soup over captain for IPL 2025, all eyes on Rs 21 cr Virat Kohli retention, auction

Cricket

1 year

RCB in soup over captain for IPL 2025, all eyes on Rs 21 cr Virat Kohli retention, auction

Mahi mania continues! MS Dhoni to be part of IPL 2025, retained as uncapped player by CSK

Cricket

1 year

Mahi mania continues! MS Dhoni to be part of IPL 2025, retained as uncapped player by CSK

CSK retention list for IPL 2025: MS Dhoni back, Ruturaj Gaikwad & Jadeja in, Conway-Rachin released

Cricket

1 year

CSK retention list for IPL 2025: MS Dhoni back, Ruturaj Gaikwad & Jadeja in, Conway-Rachin released

Andre Russell to be retained by KKR ahead of IPL 2025 auction: Report

Cricket

1 year

Andre Russell to be retained by KKR ahead of IPL 2025 auction: Report

Shakib al Hasan unlikely to play AFG vs BAN ODIs, Bangladesh board hints at return just before CT 2025

Cricket

1 year

Shakib al Hasan unlikely to play AFG vs BAN ODIs, Bangladesh board hints at return just before CT 2025

Ruturaj Gaikwads golden duck, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Nitish Reddys flops highlight Day 1 of IND A vs AUS A

Cricket

1 year

Ruturaj Gaikwad's golden duck, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Nitish Reddy's flops highlight Day 1 of IND A vs AUS A

BCCI issues advisory for IPL teams against disclosing retentions ahead of deadline

Cricket

1 year

BCCI issues advisory for IPL teams against "disclosing retentions" ahead of deadline

RR set to release skipper Jos Buttler, Ashwin & Chahal ahead of IPL 2025 auction

Cricket

1 year

RR set to release skipper Jos Buttler, Ashwin & Chahal ahead of IPL 2025 auction

Smiles & frowns: Rohit Sharma & co gear up for IND vs NZ 3rd Test for must-win challenge in Mumbai

Cricket

1 year

Smiles & frowns: Rohit Sharma & co gear up for IND vs NZ 3rd Test for must-win challenge in Mumbai

Remorseful Fakhar Zaman to be let off hook with first warning, may get Pakistan central contract

Cricket

1 year

"Remorseful" Fakhar Zaman to be let off hook with "first warning", may get Pakistan central contract

IND vs NZ 3rd Test: Ajaz Patel keen to return to home Mumbai, replicate 10-wicket haul

Cricket

1 year

IND vs NZ 3rd Test: Ajaz Patel keen to return to "home" Mumbai, replicate 10-wicket haul

Rishabh Pant to be released by DC ahead of IPL 2025 auction, Axar Patel & Kuldeep Yadav to be retained: Reports

Cricket

1 year

Rishabh Pant to be released by DC ahead of IPL 2025 auction, Axar Patel & Kuldeep Yadav to be retained: Reports

Pakistan claims Gary Kirsten breached contract, sure of getting new white-ball coach before ZIM series

Cricket

1 year

Pakistan claims Gary Kirsten "breached contract", sure of getting new white-ball coach before ZIM series

IPL 2025 auction scenarios: KKRs Right to Match card gamble with Andre Russell could be a big risk

Cricket

1 year

IPL 2025 auction scenarios: KKR's Right to Match card gamble with Andre Russell could be a big risk

Voice of fans: Majority of RCB fans want Glenn Maxell released ahead of IPL 2025 auction

Cricket

1 year

Voice of fans: Majority of RCB fans want Glenn Maxell released ahead of IPL 2025 auction

KKR to release Rs 24.75 cr buy Mitchell Starc ahead of IPL 2025 auction after just one season: Report

Cricket

1 year

KKR to release Rs 24.75 cr buy Mitchell Starc ahead of IPL 2025 auction after just one season: Report

Shakib al Hasan in or out of BAN vs AFG ODIs? BCB president says he is available amid uncertainty

Cricket

1 year

Shakib al Hasan in or out of BAN vs AFG ODIs? BCB president says "he is available" amid uncertainty

Giving them space: India coach defends under fire & sub-par Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli

Cricket

1 year

"Giving them space": India coach defends under fire & sub-par Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli

Jasprit Bumrahs short reign as number 1 Test bowler ends, Virat Kohli out of top 10 batters

Cricket

1 year

Jasprit Bumrah's short reign as number 1 Test bowler ends, Virat Kohli out of top 10 batters

IPL 2025 scenarios: Is Ricky Ponting plotting Shreyas Iyers move to PBKS, amid KKR no retention rumours

Cricket

1 year

IPL 2025 scenarios: Is Ricky Ponting plotting Shreyas Iyer's move to PBKS, amid KKR no retention rumours

IPL 2025 scenarios: If RCB bag KL Rahul in auction, will he be made captain?

Cricket

1 year

IPL 2025 scenarios: If RCB bag KL Rahul in auction, will he be made captain?

Voice of fans: Virat Kohli gets overwhelming backing as bigger IPL legend than MS Dhoni

Cricket

1 year

Voice of fans: Virat Kohli gets overwhelming backing as bigger IPL legend than MS Dhoni

Ranji Trophy Round 3: Krunal Pandya & Mayank Agarwal smash tons, Harshit Rana turns all-rounder

Cricket

1 year

Ranji Trophy Round 3: Krunal Pandya & Mayank Agarwal smash tons, Harshit Rana turns all-rounder

When Hardik Pandya taught Nitish Reddy how to bluff batters with constant pep talk

Cricket

1 year

When Hardik Pandya taught Nitish Reddy how to "bluff batters" with constant pep talk

Rizwan confident Pakistan will beat Australia in Down Under, forgets 4-1 humiliation from 2017

Cricket

1 year

Rizwan confident Pakistan will beat Australia in Down Under, forgets 4-1 humiliation from 2017

Fakhar Zaman mulls retirement after snub from Pakistan central contracts list, low on morale

Cricket

1 year

Fakhar Zaman mulls retirement after snub from Pakistan central contracts list, low on "morale"

IPL 2025 scenarios: Will Gujarat Titans re-hire Gary Kirsten as coach?

Cricket

1 year

IPL 2025 scenarios: Will Gujarat Titans re-hire Gary Kirsten as coach?

How can I tell: Shakib al Hasan hints at missing AFG vs BAN ODIs, puts blame on BCB

Cricket

1 year

"How can I tell": Shakib al Hasan hints at missing AFG vs BAN ODIs, puts blame on BCB

12 months, 3 captains, 2 coaches, 0 ODIs: Pakistan Cricket circus continues

Cricket

1 year

12 months, 3 captains, 2 coaches, 0 ODIs: Pakistan Cricket circus continues

Not Hardik Pandya: Ex-India selector concerned about Nitish Reddys red-ball experience ahead of IND vs AUS series

Cricket

1 year

"Not Hardik Pandya": Ex-India selector concerned about Nitish Reddy's 'red-ball experience' ahead of IND vs AUS series

Jason Gillespie named Gary Kirstens replacement as Pakistan coach for PAK vs AUS series

Cricket

1 year

Jason Gillespie named Gary Kirsten's replacement as Pakistan coach for PAK vs AUS series

Indirect jibe at Babar Azam? Rizwan wants to be servant, not king as Pakistan captain

Cricket

1 year

Indirect jibe at Babar Azam? Rizwan wants to be "servant", not "king" as Pakistan captain

IPL beyond boundaries: Why Mohammad Rizwan could be the perfect pick for PBKS in IPL 2025

Cricket

1 year

IPL beyond boundaries: Why Mohammad Rizwan could be the perfect pick for PBKS in IPL 2025

Ground staff in Bihars Patna burn dung cakes to get wet surface ready for Ranji Trophy match

Cricket

1 year

Ground staff in Bihar's Patna burn dung cakes to get wet surface ready for Ranji Trophy match

Pakistan name Mohammad Rizwan as new white-ball captain, Salman Ali Agha his deputy

Cricket

1 year

Pakistan name Mohammad Rizwan as new white-ball captain, Salman Ali Agha his deputy

Cant be underestimated: Australia coach wary of threat posed by reserves in IND vs AUS series sans Shami

Cricket

1 year

"Can't be underestimated": Australia coach wary of threat posed by "reserves" in IND vs AUS series sans Shami

No Zimbabwe tour for Babar Azam as Pakistan announce squad for T20Is, ODIs vs AUS, ZIM

Cricket

1 year

No Zimbabwe tour for Babar Azam as Pakistan announce squad for T20Is, ODIs vs AUS, ZIM

New Pakistan white-ball skipper to be unveiled by PCB chief at 3.30 PM

Cricket

1 year

New Pakistan white-ball skipper to be "unveiled" by PCB chief at 3.30 PM

ICYMI: Shami says sorry to all fans & BCCI after failing to punch ticket for IND vs AUS Tests

Cricket

1 year

ICYMI: Shami says "sorry to all fans & BCCI" after failing to punch ticket for IND vs AUS Tests

IND W vs NZ W 2nd ODI: New Zealand win by 76 runs

Cricket

1 year

IND W vs NZ W 2nd ODI: New Zealand win by 76 runs

Pakistan announces delayed central contracts, only Babar Azam & Rizwan in Category A

Cricket

1 year

Pakistan announces delayed central contracts, only Babar Azam & Rizwan in Category A

What else we want: CSK CEO embraces MS Dhonis decision ahead of IPL 2025 auction

Cricket

1 year

"What else we want": CSK CEO embraces MS Dhoni's decision ahead of IPL 2025 auction

JioCinema to reveal IPL 2025 retention live at 4:30 PM on October 31

Cricket

1 year

JioCinema to reveal IPL 2025 retention live at 4:30 PM on October 31

Mitchell Santner adds to CSKs IPL 2025 retention conundrum with Pune heroics days before deadline

Cricket

1 year

Mitchell Santner adds to CSK's IPL 2025 retention conundrum with Pune heroics days before deadline

8 days left for PAK vs AUS series, consultation process for Pakistans new white-ball captain still ongoing

Cricket

1 year

8 days left for PAK vs AUS series, "consultation process" for Pakistan's new white-ball captain still ongoing

Akash Deep gets standing ovation from desperate Pune audience for going from 0 to 1, departs right after

Cricket

1 year

Akash Deep gets standing ovation from desperate Pune audience for going from 0 to 1, departs right after

Pakistan find spin solution for Test series at home but woes for overseas tours remain unaddressed

Cricket

1 year

Pakistan find spin solution for Test series at home but woes for overseas tours remain unaddressed

Indias 12-year streak at home ends as New Zealand bring 18-series record to grinding halt

Cricket

1 year

India's 12-year streak at home ends as New Zealand bring 18-series record to grinding halt

Indias WTC final qualification scenarios explained after IND vs NZ Test series

Cricket

1 year

India's WTC final qualification scenarios explained after IND vs NZ Test series

Virat Kohli absolutely miffed with umpires call for his dismissal, walks off field furiously

Cricket

1 year

Virat Kohli absolutely miffed with "umpire's" call for his dismissal, walks off field furiously

Not ready to lead: Bangladesh face another setback, Najmul Shanto wants to quit as captain

Cricket

1 year

"Not ready to lead": Bangladesh face another setback, Najmul Shanto wants to quit as captain

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