Kris Srikkanth

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has urged Royal Challengers Bengaluru to drop Romario Shepherd for the IPL 2026 final, deeming his bowling a potential liability. He also advised RCB to retain Venkatesh Iyer. Srikkanth believes Gujarat Titans must dismiss Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, and Rajat Patidar early to stand a chance.

Kris Srikkanth lauded Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy in Mumbai Indians' win over Punjab Kings. Bumrah's leadership inspired bowlers like Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar, who took crucial wickets. The team displayed a strong will to win, with Tilak Varma's explosive batting sealing the chase. Srikkanth highlighted Bumrah's encouraging presence as a key factor in the bowlers' confidence and performance.

Mohammed Siraj has become a formidable force for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, forming a potent new-ball attack with Kagiso Rabada. His disciplined, Test-like bowling has revitalized his career after a stint with RCB, with former captain Kris Srikkanth praising his transformation into a 'deadly bowler' for GT.

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth suggests Jacob Bethell should bat in the middle order for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, advocating for Devdutt Padikkal to open alongside Virat Kohli. Srikkanth believes this change will address RCB's lack of an explosive top-order presence and bolster their middle order, which has struggled against quality bowling.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is electrifying the IPL 2026 season with his record-breaking batting, leading to unusual speculation. Pakistani analyst Dr. Nauman Niaz suggested the young Indian star might be using an AI chip in his bat to explain his "unreal" performances. Sooryavanshi, however, continues to impress on the field, building on his Under-19 World Cup success.

Former selector Kris Srikkanth regrets omitting Rohit Sharma from India’s 2011 World Cup squad, saying he apologised for the decision. He explained it was due to team balance and preference for all-rounders. India, led by MS Dhoni, won the title, with Yuvraj Singh starring, while Rohit later became a top white-ball batter.

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has urged selectors to fast-track 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi into the national team, comparing him to a young Sachin Tendulkar. Rival skipper Shreyas Iyer also called him 'one for the future.' Sooryavanshi has impressed with 246 runs at a strike rate of 236.53 in IPL 2026.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Srikkanth said Rohit has often been comfortable against KKR and expects that trend to continue at the Wankhede Stadium.

'Panchathanthiram' is one of the best comedy dramas in Tamil, and the film can be rewatched umpteen times. The KS Ravikumar directorial has Kamal Haasan in the lead role and the story of the film is about five friends and their life after the wedding. 'Panchathanthiram' recently completed 20 years, and fans recalled the film on social media by pointing out their favorite scene from the film. But did you know cricketer Kris Srikkanth was supposed to play a role in 'Panchathanthiram'?

Mumbai Indians, despite a star-studded lineup, face a captaincy dilemma ahead of IPL 2026. Former selector Kris Srikkanth suggests Suryakumar Yadav, fresh from leading India to T20 World Cup glory, could take over from Hardik Pandya to revitalize the team's fortunes. Srikkanth highlighted the unusual situation of multiple World Cup-winning captains playing under Pandya.

The actor grabbed all the attention at the launch of 83 in Chennai

The British Council and Sun Online, owned by former Indian cricketer Kris Srikkanth, have launched EnglishStrokes, an online course that helps improve English by exploring India’s favourite sport.

The young music composer added that he has been impressed by Dhoni's calmness as a captain and player.

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth believes that team work is at the core of Chennai Super Kings’ run to the final of IPL 2018, which is their seventh appearance at the summit of the lucrative Twenty20 league.

Kris Srikkanth’s choreographer says he has worked the hardest on the show.

Former India opener Kris Srikkanth was known to form a destructive pair with former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar at the top of the order. Speaking about his legendary partnership with Gavaskar during an online chat session, Srikkanth said: "I did not worry about technique. Gavaskar on other hand was a perfectionist. He was the North Pole and I was the South Pole."

Dance reality show Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa’s last season saw former Sri Lankan skipper Sanath Jayasuriya put his best dancing foot forward

Chairman of selectors Kris Srikkanth was seen in an optimistic mood for the squad selected for the tri-series in Sri Lanka and the Champions Trophy.

Murali Vijay had told TOI a few months back that he hadn't got enough chances to be dismissed as an ODI discard. Now, after a superb show in the first two Test matches in Australia, Vijay is hoping to make it to the World Cup squad.