Favourite cricket team
India
Favourite cricket format
Test cricket
Favourite cricket player
AB de Villiers
Favourite cricket ground
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Favourite sporting memory
India winning the 2011 ODI World Cup
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Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya is a cricket journalist based in India who takes a keen interest in stories that unfold on and off the field. His expertise lies in news writing, features and profiles, interviews, stats, and numbers-driven stories. He has also worked as a podcaster and talk show host on cricket-related shows on YouTube and Spotify.
Latest Articles by Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya
Cricket
Exclusive: Temba Bavuma's Test Cricket is Still Right Up There, Says Lance Klusener
Lance Klusener, former Proteas all-rounder, believes Temba Bavuma's Test cricket remains strong and encourages him to regain form in the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies.
Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya
2024-07-25
Cricket
Exclusive: How Indian Youngsters are Seasoning Quickly in International Cricket
Indian cricket's young stars, like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, are excelling early in their careers thanks to rigorous U-19 and India A training. This article explores how these youngsters are swiftly adapting to international cricket, debunking the myth that it takes years to reach such heights.
Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya
2024-07-17
Cricket
Exclusive: Emerging Indian Batters Must Prove Consistency to Shine, Ajay Ratra Advises
Ajay Ratra advises emerging Indian batters to prove their consistency to shine, emphasizing the deep talent pool and tough competition. The former India wicketkeeper and BCCI Level 3 coach highlights the opportunity for young players to cement their spots during the tour of Zimbabwe amid vacancies left by retiring stars.
Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya
2024-07-11
Cricket
Exclusive: Mohit Sharma backs Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill as future India captains
India medium-pacer Mohit Sharma endorses Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill as future captains, praising their leadership qualities and ability to inspire teammates. Sharma highlights Pandya's resilience and Gill's optimistic approach, emphasizing their potential to lead India in T20Is and beyond.
Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya
2024-07-08
Cricket
Exclusive: T20 World Cup Win Would Be Massive for Cricket in South Africa, says Russell Domingo
Former Proteas coach Russell Domingo believes a World Cup victory could be transformative for South African cricket, bringing in sponsorships and revitalizing the sport at all levels, as Aiden Markram's team aims to break past tournament jinxes and secure their first T20 World Cup title.
Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya
2024-06-28
Cricket
Exclusive: Renowned Coach Predicts Jofra Archer vs. Rohit Sharma Duel Will Decide England’s Fate
Exclusive insights from renowned coach Steffan Jones on the pivotal Jofra Archer vs. Rohit Sharma duel and its potential impact on the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final between India and England.
Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya
2024-06-27
Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya
He has covered Indian domestic cricket and the IPL, ICC Cricket World Cups, and bilateral tournaments, including the first-ever pink-ball Test match in India.
He worked for a decade as a sports and features journalist with Zee Media, Deccan Chronicle Holdings, The Asian Age, Mid-Day, and Sportstar from The Hindu Group before turning to freelance from 2022. Since then, he has written for Olympics.com, The Quint, The Telegraph, The New Indian Express, and moneycontrol.com from The Network18 Group.
When not working, he can be found at the coolest Rock and Roll gigs grooving to some live music.