
Prasanth Menon
Deputy News Editor at The Times of India
Prasanth Menon is a journalist with the Times of India and writes on sports. Follows cricket,football,tennis, hockey passionately. Views expressed are personal.
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Mar 25, 2025 |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prasanth Menon
NewsSports NewsCricket NewsVignesh Puthur’s backstory: Dad’s sacrifice to MS Dhoni’s acknowledgementTrendingSunil Kumar's autorickshaw came to a halt as he watched his son Vignesh Puthur debut for Mumbai Indians in the IPL. The 24-year-old left-arm wrist spinner impressed with a 3-wicket haul, capturing the attention of cricket fans and earning praise from Chennai Super Kings legend MS Dhoni. Mumbai Indians' Vignesh Puthur bowling against Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025.
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Mar 2, 2025 |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prasanth Menon
Karun Nair, originally from Kerala, had approached the Kerala Cricket Association to play for them after leaving Karnataka, but his proposal wasn't accommodated. Nair proved pivotal in Karnataka's Ranji Trophy final win against Kerala. The Kerala team returned home on a chartered flight organized by the KCA after their runner-up finish. KOCHI: Karun Nair proved to be a thorn in Kerala's flesh in the Ranji Trophy final.
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Feb 28, 2025 |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prasanth Menon
As Kerala battles Vidarbha in the Ranji final, a state once indifferent to domestic cricket now watches with bated breath. Not more than 50 spectators typically turn up to watch Ranji Trophy games at the St Xavier’s College ground in Thumba, which has hosted most of Kerala’s matches over the last decade. Yet, in the past three weeks, Kerala cricket has captured the imagination of the state like never before. The reason?
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Feb 25, 2025 |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prasanth Menon
Aditya Sarwate, a former Vidarbha player, joins Kerala for their maiden Ranji Trophy final against his old team. With vast experience from three Ranji finals, Sarwate's knowledge will be crucial. He credits his bowling partnership with Jalaj Saxena and coach Amay Khurasiya for Kerala's successful season. Ex-Vidarbha stalwart back at Jamtha but will be in rival camp for summit clashKOCHI: It's a maiden Ranji Trophy final appearance for Kerala.
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Nov 26, 2024 |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Prasanth Menon
Vignesh Puthur, a 23-year-old left-arm wrist spinner from Kerala, has been signed by Mumbai Indians for Rs 30 lakh. Despite not having played senior-level cricket for Kerala, Puthur's unique 'chinaman' bowling style caught the attention of MI scouts during the Kerala Cricket League. He impressed during trials, even bowling to Hardik Pandya under the watchful eye of coach Mahela Jayawardene.
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