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
Favourite sports movie
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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
Darren Gough on Joe Root: “An Unbelievable Player and the Heartbeat of England Cricket”
Former England fast bowler Darren Gough hails Joe Root as an unbelievable player and the heartbeat of England cricket, praising his skill, dedication, and influence on the team.
Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya
2024-09-11
Cricket
Bangladesh's New Era: Faruque Ahmed Discusses Pakistan Victory, India Series, and Cricket Reforms
Bangladesh's cricket team enters a new era after defeating Pakistan 2-0 in a historic Test series.
Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya
2024-09-04
Cricket
Exclusive: Karsan Ghavri wants BCCI selectors to consider Cheteshwar Pujara for Australia tour
Former India cricketer Karsan Ghavri urges BCCI selectors to consider Cheteshwar Pujara for the upcoming Australia tour. Pujara's experience and past performances against Australia make him a strong contender for the Test series.
Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya
2024-08-27
Cricket
Exclusive: What is the extent of Ben Stokes' hamstring injury, and how long does it usually take to recover?
Ben Stokes' left hamstring injury, sustained in The Hundred, threatens his all-rounder role. Recovery depends on injury grade, with a possible 2-month timeline.
Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya
2024-08-16
Cricket
Exclusive: Meet Nayan Doshi, the Surrey Spinner Who Shared Dressing Room with Graham Thorpe
Discover Nayan Doshi's cherished memories of sharing a dressing room with the late Graham Thorpe at Surrey.
Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya
2024-08-08
Cricket
Lance Klusener: Morne Morkel as Bowling Coach Will Be a Smart Move for Team India
Former Proteas all-rounder Lance Klusener supports Morne Morkel's potential appointment as India's bowling coach, citing his recent playing experience and success in the IPL and Pakistan.
Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya
2024-07-29
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.