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Kris Srikkanth on Kohli: ‘Should have given him a royal send-off in Test cricket’ | Cricket News

Kris Srikkanth on Kohli: ‘Should have given him a royal send-off in Test cricket’ | Cricket News

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2 min readJun 19, 2026 05:01 PM IST Virat Kohli retired from red-ball cricket ahead of the marquee series against England last year. Kohli’s Test career form dipped during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and Kohli announced his retirement in April, immediately after Rohit Sharma. Former Indian selector Kris Srikkanth opined that Kohli should have gotten a royal send-off in his Test career. “I think Virat Kohli should have played the Test series in England, in my opinion. He is a different level. It is not about age. He’s got the passion, aggression; he’s simply amazing,” Srikkanth said in an interview with PTI. “In 20-20 cricket, he is amazing, in IPL as well. Against England, in that series, Virat should have gone, frankly speaking. I think they should have given him a royal send-off. For someone who has done so much for Indian cricket, they should have given him a royal send-off in Test cricket. Unfortunately, it did not happen,” Srikkanth said “You should let him alone. Let Virat decide what to do. Like what Sachin did. …

‘Sanju Samson will smash Punjab Kings’: Srikkanth makes blockbuster prediction for CSK opener after flop show vs RR

‘Sanju Samson will smash Punjab Kings’: Srikkanth makes blockbuster prediction for CSK opener after flop show vs RR

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Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has thrown his weight behind Sanju Samson, backing him to deliver against Punjab Kings on Friday. Samson, who made a high-profile switch to Chennai Super Kings, had a quiet start to the season, falling cheaply against his former side Rajasthan Royals. He was dismissed for just 6 by Nandre Burger, failing to make an impact in his first outing. However, the wicketkeeper-batter arrived at the IPL on the back of a stellar T20 World Cup campaign, where he played a key role in the knockout stages and earned Player of the Match awards for consecutive match-winning performances. Sanju Samson scored just 6 against Rajasthan Royals. (PTI) Srikkanth was confident Samson would bounce back in style, pointing to the familiarity of Chepauk and backing him to take charge once he settles in, predicting an aggressive innings against Punjab Kings. “The match will be played at Chepauk, the same wicket where Sanju Samson made a comeback in the T20 World Cup and won the Man of the Series. He is definitely going …

‘New Zealand captain was scared’: Kris Srikkanth praises Harshit Rana | Cricket News

‘New Zealand captain was scared’: Kris Srikkanth praises Harshit Rana | Cricket News

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India have allowed New Zealand to create history on tour, after the Kiwis managed to stage an ODI series win in the country for the first time, after they had won a Test series in India in 2025. But even in the 2-1 loss, some performances by Indian players have been positive. Harshit Rana’s maiden fifty, one that brought the run-rate down slightly when India were staring at 11-an-over in Indore on Sunday, wasn’t just a positive for one of coach Gautam Gambhir’s preferred selections, but has also made a former detractor complete a U-turn about his batting. Earlier Kris Srikkanth, former India opener, had criticised the team management for playing Harshit Rana as a batting option over Shivam Dube. But Srikkanth’s mind has clearly changed after the last two innings where Rana showed out, despite being a part of India’s losses. Srikkanth, on his YouTube channel, picked out Rana’s innings and impact as a positive for India’s batting at Indore. “But the real game-changer was Harshit Rana. The way Rana was batting, New Zealand …

‘Everyone is underestimating him’: Kris Srikkanth suggests CSK to sign former RCB all-rounder in IPL 2026 Auction | Cricket News

‘Everyone is underestimating him’: Kris Srikkanth suggests CSK to sign former RCB all-rounder in IPL 2026 Auction | Cricket News

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The IPL 2026 Auction is only three days away and former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth has thrown up a suggestion from his Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wish-list for the five-time champions. With their batting stocks already stacked up, Srikkanth wants the Super Kings to target spin-bowling all-rounders, after having already lost R Ashwin to retirement and Ravindra Jadeja in a trade to the Rajasthan Royals. Srikkanth has urged CSK to make a strong case for New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Bracewell who have had impressive white-ball outings for the Kiwis this year. “CSK already have a gun lineup till 4 with Gaikwad, Samson, Aayush Mhatre, and Urvil Patel. So they won’t be too worried about their batting. If I were in the CSK management, I would go for a guy like Michael Bracewell. Everyone is underestimating him. He has scored a brilliant century against India in Hyderabad. He can bowl good off-spin and is a left-hander who can tonk the ball. He is a good finisher,” Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel. “Not many are talking …

Krishnamachari Srikkanth on Harshit Rana: ‘The only issue with him is sometimes he bowls brilliantly and then bowls two bad balls’ | Cricket News

Krishnamachari Srikkanth on Harshit Rana: ‘The only issue with him is sometimes he bowls brilliantly and then bowls two bad balls’ | Cricket News

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Harshit Rana, in the recently concluded ODI series against South Africa, has picked up four wickets from three games. In the third ODI, although he bowled brilliantly could not manage to scalp a wicket. Former Indian selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth speaking about Rana said, he bowls well, but he tends to slip in bad balls, and he loses rhythm. “Harshit bowled brilliantly. He was unlucky not to take a wicket. The only issue with him is sometimes he bowls brilliantly and then bowls two bad balls. That’s where he is losing his rhythm. He shouldn’t overtry. He bowls a superb ball that comes into the right-hander and away from the left-hander. If he gets the control over his line and length, he can be a very useful bowler,” said Srikkanth on his YouTube channel. “But most important is Arshdeep Singh. He always strikes in the first two overs. That’s a very important thing. Rickleton looked scared to even face him. I was a harsh critic of Harshit Rana. I wasn’t criticizing his bowling ability though, I …

‘I don’t know about Washington Sundar going ahead of him’: Kris Srikkanth asks KL Rahul to not bat below No. 5 for India | Cricket News

‘I don’t know about Washington Sundar going ahead of him’: Kris Srikkanth asks KL Rahul to not bat below No. 5 for India | Cricket News

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India saw off a brief scare from South Africa to seal a 17-run win in the ODI series opener in Ranchi on Sunday. Despite putting 349 runs on the board, the hosts were made to stretch for the win with the evening dew assisting the South Africa batters even after they were rocked early by three wickets from pacers Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh. For a brief passage during India’s batting where Virat Kohli headlined the day with his 52nd ODI ton, India slowed down considerably on a belter of a surface after all-rounder Washington Sundar walked in at No. 5, ahead of stand-in captain KL Rahul. Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth slammed the team management’s move to push Rahul down to No. 6, urging the Karnataka batter to not feature below No. 5 in the order. “I don’t know about Washington Sundar going ahead of him. If KL Rahul had batted higher in the order, it would have been better for India. He should never go below 5. Yes, it was a successful move …

Who is Samyuktha Shanmughanathan? Wife of former CSK cricketer Anirudha Srikkanth, Bigg Boss Tamil fame; all you need to know

Who is Samyuktha Shanmughanathan? Wife of former CSK cricketer Anirudha Srikkanth, Bigg Boss Tamil fame; all you need to know

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Who is Samyuktha Shanmughanathan? Wife of former CSK cricketer Anirudha Srikkanth, Bigg Boss Tamil fame; all you need to know Samyuktha Shanmughanathan married Anirudha Srikkanth on November 27. A civil engineer-turned-actress, she gained fame through Bigg Boss Tamil. Samyuktha Karthik, also referred to as Samyuktha Shanmughanathan, is making headlines. A great deal of interest has surrounded her since her marriage to Anirudha Srikkanth on 27 November in Chennai. She is a qualified civil engineer who was employed at Infosys prior to fully entering the entertainment sector. Her depiction of Princess Rudhra in the Tamil series Chandrakumari earned her fame. Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 propelled her to greater fame, turning her into a household name in Tamil Nadu. The actress and model was previously wed to Karthik Shankar, and they share a son. Samyuktha has candidly discussed the reasons for the end of her first marriage. During the COVID-19 lockdown, she discovered that her husband, Karthik Shankar, employed in Dubai, had been cohabitating with another woman for over four years. …

Who is Arthi Venkatesh? Ex-wife of former cricketer Anirudha Srikkanth, is a successful model, their marriage lasted for…

Who is Arthi Venkatesh? Ex-wife of former cricketer Anirudha Srikkanth, is a successful model, their marriage lasted for…

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Who is Arthi Venkatesh? Ex-wife of former cricketer Anirudha Srikkanth, is a successful model, their marriage lasted for… The recent marriage of actress Samyuktha Shanmuganathan to former CSK cricketer Anirudha Srikkanth has brought his first wife, successful model and actress Arthi Venkatesh, into the spotlight. Read on to know more about her. Actress Samyuktha Shanmuganathan recently married ex-CSK cricketer Anirudha Srikkanth. This marriage has generated curiosity about Anirudha’s history. He was once married to model and actress Arthi Venkatesh, a well-known personality in the fashion and entertainment industry, who subsequently pursued a career in acting. Their relationship was revealed to the public during Diwali 2024. Actress Samyuktha Shanmuganathan recently tied the knot with former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) cricketer Anirudha Srikkanth in a traditional wedding held in Chennai. Numerous fans started looking for information regarding Anirudha’s former marriage. Anirudha’s first wife Prior to his marriage with Samyuktha, Anirudha was previously wed to the famous model and actress Arthi (Aarti) Venkatesh. In January 2012, the couple made promises to each other …

Bigg Boss Tamil fame Samyuktha Shanmughanathan marries ex-cricketer Anirudha Srikkanth. Watch | Tamil News

Bigg Boss Tamil fame Samyuktha Shanmughanathan marries ex-cricketer Anirudha Srikkanth. Watch | Tamil News

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In yet another celebrity wedding, model-turned-actor Samyuktha Shanmughanathan, who rose to fame with her appearance in the Kamal Haasan-hosted Tamil reality television series Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4, has tied the knot with former cricketer Anirudha Srikkanth. The intimate ceremony was held in Chennai on Thursday, November 27, with the couple’s close friends and family in attendance. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The duo themselves announced the news of their union on social media, sharing glimpses of their special day with their fans. While Samyuktha wore a gold-coloured saree with temple jewellery for the occasion, Anirudha was spotted sort of twinning with her in a gold-shaded shirt and dhoti. Also Read | Rattled Rajinikanth left film set after Dharmendra slapped a real tiger: ‘He slapped and left, I have to shoot with it’ After being crowned Miss Chennai in 2007, Samyuktha became a noted name in the mini-screen circuit, appearing in several commercials. She eventually began receiving acting jobs in soap operas, and her performance in the serial Chandrakumari earned attention. Subsequently, Samyuktha appeared in movies such …

What is the age difference between newlyweds Anirudha Srikkanth and Samyuktha Shanmuganathan?

What is the age difference between newlyweds Anirudha Srikkanth and Samyuktha Shanmuganathan?

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Former cricketer Anirudha Srikkanth and actress Samyuktha Shanmuganathan have officially tied the knot, with many fans curious about their age difference. The newlyweds, who entered into their second marriage on November 27, held a simple ceremony at Anirudha’s residence in Chennai, attended only by close family and friends. Their first wedding photos have already gone viral, drawing warm wishes from fans on social media. Anirudha Srikkanth and Samyuktha: What is their age difference? Anirudha Srikkanth was born on April 14, 1987, making him 38 years old. Samyuktha Shanmuganathan was born on December 31, 1985, and is 39 years old. Samyuktha is older, Anirudha is about 1 year and 8 months younger, a detail that has attracted a lot of attention from fans curious about the couple. Their wedding has been welcomed by followers who have closely watched the journeys of both stars. As both are stepping into marriage for the second time, the positive response online shows how loved they are among fans. Before confirming her relationship, Samyuktha often appeared in photos with a “mysterious …