About
Nikhil Narain is the co-author of Numbers Do Lie and currently works as a Content-Data Specialist with RG.org, TVConal, CricketWorld, Hindustan Times, and NDTV. Known for his creative use of statistics, Nikhil blends data with storytelling to produce engaging, high-quality cricket content across broadcast, digital, and print platforms.
He began his career in 2012 with Cricbuzz as a News and Stats Analyst, before joining the cricket broadcasting team at Star Sports in 2014. Since then, he has contributed to some of the most respected broadcasting companies in the industry, including Star and Sunset + Vine, while also holding key roles in major digital media outlets like News18, News9, and Wisden India Impact Index.
Over the years, Nikhil has collaborated with leading sports data firms in India and abroad, such as Kadamba, Sports Interactive, Sportradar, and CricViz. His work has spanned multiple ICC tournaments, having covered every Cricket World Cup and T20 World Cup since 2012.
Fluent in both English and Hindi, Nikhil currently resides in New Delhi, India, where he continues to combine his passion for cricket and numbers to tell deeper, more meaningful stories from the game.
News by Nikhil Narain
Major League Cricket 2025 – Midseason Review
The San Francisco Unicorns are unbeaten in MLC 2025, breaking records and leading the league in nearly every statistical category
Numbers That Stand Out from England’s Historic Leeds Test Win
From a 371-run chase to 10 dropped catches, these are the key numbers that shaped England’s stunning Test win over India at Leeds
India’s New Era Begins as Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Returns
Shubman Gill leads a fresh Indian side into the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy as England eyes Bazball revenge in the 2025–27 WTC cycle opener
South Africa Aim to Stun Australia in WTC Final at Lord’s
Can South Africa upset top-ranked Australia in the WTC 2025 Final at Lord’s? Preview, key players, and matchups in the battle for Test glory
Numbers That Defined the 18th Indian Premier League Season
Virat Kohli finally tastes IPL glory as RCB clinch their maiden trophy, highlighted by incredible stats from Sudharsan, SKY, and Pandya
