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Thu, Mar 28, 2013
Young Aus batsmen lack class of Ponting, Clarke: Chappell

Batsmen in the mould of, or, as talented as Michael Clarke or the retired...

Tue, Mar 26, 2013
Dhoni has built a new, young Team India

Instead of lamenting the loss of greats, M S Dhoni used the Australia Tests...

Mon, Mar 25, 2013
Arthur unlikely to be sacked after India debacle

Despite Australia suffering a humiliating 0-4 Test series whitewash against...

Report card: 10/10 for Pujara, Jadeja; 4 for Tendulkar

India's dominating showing in the just-concluded Test series was built on...

Sat, Mar 23, 2013
Stats: Big day for Vijay, Ojha, Ashwin!

# Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara shared a stand of 108 -- India's second...

Jadeja, Warner spice up proceedings on Day 2 at Kotla

Sparks flew thick and fast between Ravindra Jadeja and David Warner as the...

Tinkering with the batting order hurt India badly

India missed a chance to take a vice-like grip on the fourth and final Test...

PHOTOS: India v Australia, Delhi Test, Day 2

Images of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia being played...

Lyon spins a web around India, says tough to chase 100

Nathan Lyon deserves credit for leading Australia's revival as he claimed...

Lyon's five-star performance sends India crashing

Australian offie Nathan Lyon's deadly performance after tea sent India...

India struggle as Lyon roars with five wickets

Nathan Lyon scalped five wickets as the Indian batsmen were tested for the...

Ojha reaches 100-wicket milestone in Tests

Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha completed his 100 wickets in Test cricket on...

Want India to do well at home and away: Ganguly

Having re-established their hegemony in the familiar environs of home with...

Fri, Mar 22, 2013
It's Ashwin's turn again at Kotla

Ravichandran Ashwin made most of helpful conditions and finished with...

Australia must fault their batsmen more than the pitch

The Australians have themselves to blame more than the pitch. India's...

Jadeja makes it six with Aus skipper

Statistical highlights from the first day's play in the fourth Test between...

Smith's wicket was more satisfying: Ashwin

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin termed his delivery to dismiss Steven...

Tail rescues Australia after Indian spinners strike

India's quest for a historic clean sweep started on a good note as the host...

Cowan's wicket the turning point on Day 1

Ed Cowan has to take most of the blame for Australia's collapse on Day 1 of...

Clarke should quit as a selector immediately: Benaud

Amid fears of possible backlash in Australia's already vulnerable team...

Rahane to make his debut in Delhi Test

Ajinkya Rahane will finally make his long awaited debut in Test cricket after...

Thu, Mar 21, 2013
'It took us a third tour to learn how to win in India'

Legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne threw his weight behind Australia coach...

Rahane should play and open in Delhi Test: Ganguly

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels it's time Ajinkya Rahane is given...

'It will take centuries to produce another Sehwag'

Virender Sehwag's coach AN Sharma tells Harish Kotian it was unfair to drop...

India aim for clean sweep against jittery Australia

Standing on the cusp of history, an upbeat India will go for the kill against...

Wed, Mar 20, 2013
Is everything alright between Clarke and Watson?

While Shane Watson was focused on the training session ahead of the fourth...

I don't want to rate this Australian side: Sourav Ganguly

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has said that the current Australian side...

Tue, Mar 19, 2013
Realistic Dhoni not thinking of whitewash yet!

Mahendra Singh Dhoni said batting was identified as a major problem in the...

We would like to go home with a win in Delhi: Clarke

The prospect of suffering a rare series-whitewash against India is looming...

The coming days will be slightly tougher for Dhawan: Dhoni

Shikhar Dhawan has made a stupendous start to his Test career but the opener...

Indian cab driver's son tipped to save Aus for Ashes

An Indian-origin rookie Australian pace bowler has been tipped as a probable...

'This is the most inexperienced Aussie side'

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar does not believe that the present Australian team is...

Mon, Mar 18, 2013
The turning points of the Mohali Test

The first day's play was washed out, yet India had enough time to register a...

We don't think about revenge in sport: Dhoni

Shikhar Dhawan has made a great start to his Test career but the opener will...

India v Australia: The score so far

Check out the head-to-head Test record between the two countries.

Dhawan hurts fingers, will miss fourth Test in Delhi

India opener Shikhar Dhawan, who hit a century on his debut Test at Mohali,...

Sun, Mar 17, 2013
How one mistake turned M Vijay's attitude and fortunes

India opener Murali Vijay, who scored a century on Sunday revealed that he...

PHOTOS: India v Australia, Mohali Test, Day 4

Photos of the Third Test between India and Australia being played in Mohali

Bhuvneshwar's triple strike gives India the edge in Mohali

Murali Vijay (153) cracked his second successive century before Bhuvneshwar...

'Sacking of players by Arthur could be a masterstroke'

Former Australia coach John Buchanan believes that the sacking of four...

Sat, Mar 16, 2013
Absence of a Plan B did Australia in on Day 3

It was a day when except for the first two hours, everything went wrong for...

Aus blown away by 'cyclone' Dhawan's debut ton

Debutant Shikhar Dhawan's record opening stand with partner Murali Vijay...

Dhawan's blitz leaves Aussies running for cover

Australia must have breathed a sigh of relief as a late rally from their...

Dhawan takes charge after Smith, Starc rescue act

Despite the first day's play being washed out, the third Test match between...

Tracking 'destroyer' Dhawan's cricketing journey

Tracing the rise of Indian cricket's newest sensation.

Dhawan lights up Mohali with record-breaking ton

One run was all that separated Mitchell Starc from becoming the first number...

Stats: Dhawan announces himself at big stage

Shikhar Dhawan announced his arrival on the Test arena with a breathtaking...

Fearless Dhawan gets rousing praise from Sidhu

Former India batsman Navjot Singh Sidhu heaped praise on Shikhar Dhawan for...

PHOTOS: India v Australia, Mohali Test, Day 3

Images of the third Test between India and Australia being played in Mohali

Did Fletcher deserve to stay as India coach?

Duncan Fletcher has the worst record in Tests among all his predecessors....

Fri, Mar 15, 2013
What Cowan promised coach Arthur in his presentation

Australia opener Ed Cowan revealed that he had told coach Mikey Arthur that...

Gavaskar considers Fletcher lucky over contract extension

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar feels that Indian coach Duncan Fletcher...

BCCI extends Fletcher's contract by a year

Duncan Fletcher's contract as The Board of Control for Cricket in India was...

Making Clarke my bunny feels good, says Jadeja

Coming into the series, Michael Clarke was one Australian batsman the Indian...

Stats: Clarke falls to Jadeja the fourth time

Statistical highlights of the second day's play in the third Test between...

The No. 3 Indian curse hits Australia hard!

Michael Clarke's golden duck in Mohali confirmed Australia's worst fears....

Mohali Test: Jadeja's double strike turns it India's way

The turning point on Day 2 came in the 48th over when Ravindra Jadeja claimed...

Clarke's promotion to No 3 misfired

Australia's decision to send captain Michael Clarke up the order misfired...

Top performer: Jadeja's golden arm working wonders

When Ravindra Jadeja was selected to the Indian Test team in December last...

Ponting backs Watson in Australia crisis

Suspended Australia vice-captain Shane Watson received the backing of former...

India is a tough place to play: Hussey

Retired Australian batsman Michael Hussey has said that he did not reveal his...

Thu, Mar 14, 2013
Hussain brands axed Aussie players 'lazy, disrespectful'

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has termed the axed Australian quartet...

When Laxman-Dravid floored Australia 12 years ago

Harish Kotian looks back on VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid's 376-run partnership...

Clarke has to run his own team: Boycott

Former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott criticised Australian coach Mickey...

Day 1 of Mohali Test match washed out

The opening day of the third Test match between India and Australia in...

Watson is a team player, says Hayden

Sacked Australian vice-captain Shane Watson got the backing of former opening...

Wed, Mar 13, 2013
Under-fire Howard offers peace to Watson

Under-fire Cricket Australia performance chief, Pat Howard, has offered to...

'India shouldn't let their guard down against Aussies'

The Australian team might be in "disarray" after the suspension of their four...

Aus cricketers offered professional counselling

The struggling Australian cricketers have been offered professional...

Weather could play spoilsport on Day 1 of Mohali Test

With India looking to seal another win against struggling Australians in the...

'We haven't played good cricket to taste success'

Desperate to put an end to the controversy surrounding the suspension of four...

'Well-prepared' Dhawan set for Test debut

Shikhar Dhawan says he will be under no pressure when he makes his Test debut...

PHOTOS: Harbhajan turns to old friend Sachin for help

Sachin Tendulkar was seen giving good friend and teammate Harbhajan Singh a...

First Look: Spinning track awaits Australia in Mohali

The going will continue to get tough for Australia in the third Test at...

'Lot of cricket still left in Sachin Tendulkar'

Can Virender Sehwag return to the Test squad? How many years does Sachin...

Aus will miss Mohali masters Watson, Johnson this time

With pride hurt and the series on the line, Australia are desperate to snatch...

'Disgraceful Aus players don't deserve ounce of sympathy'

The quartet of Shane Watson, James Pattinson, Usman Khawaja and Mitchell...

Tue, Mar 12, 2013
Photos: India-Aus prepare ahead of Mohali Test

Images from India and Australia's nets session in Mohali on Tuesday.

Pujara limps off after injury in nets

India's batting sensation Cheteshwar Pujara's limped off following an injury...

Can use this as warning against complacency: Pattinson

Australia's fast bowling sensation James Pattinson revealed that the four...

Aussies must overcome the first innings curse

"Our poor first innings scores have let us down," Michael Clarke said after...

Sacking will not impact my friendship with players: Clarke

A day after the shocking suspension of four key players, Australian skipper...

This is the straw that broke the camel's back: Clarke

Australian skipper Michael Clarke says the disrespectful attitude of the four...

I deserve this punishment: Pattinson

Paceman James Pattinson on Tuesday said he deserved axing from the side for...

Applause and brickbats for Arthur on sacking decision

Coach Mickey Arthur has received applause from a section of Australian media...

Mon, Mar 11, 2013
Watson says suspension harsh, weighing up future

Upset at being summarily sacked from the team for the third Test against...

Clarke defends players' axing, says mediocrity unacceptable

Captain Michael Clarke supported coach Mickey Arthur's decision to drop four...

'Rahane will do well as an opener'

Former India cricketers tell Harish Kotian that Mumbai batsman Ajinkya Rahane...

Cricketers react sharply to suspension of Aus players

Former cricketers such as Dean Jones and Michael Vaughan on Monday reacted...

Watson leaves for home after being dropped

Australia's tour of India took an extraordinary turn on Monday with their...

Aus axe Watson, 3 others for disobeying team orders

In an unprecedented move, Australia axed vice-captain Shane Watson and three...

Warner urges selectors to keep faith in Cowan

Australian opener David Warner has backed his embattled partner Ed Cowan,...

Langer urges Oz selectors to avoid 'chopping and changing'

The Australians may have been dismal so far in the ongoing Test series...

Are struggling Aussies going the Windies way?

Former selector John Benaud feels the national cricket team's continuing...

Haddin called in as cover for Matthew Wade

Australia's woes in the ongoing tour of India mounted on Monday as they were...

Sun, Mar 10, 2013
Lyon says confidence up after bowling Tendulkar

He was dropped from the team after the opening Test itself, but Australian...

Fri, Mar 8, 2013
Figure out why Sehwag and Gambhir got the Test axe

Rajneesh Gupta presents a detailed statistical look at Virender Sehwag and...

'Sehwag could have been given a chance in Mohali'

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar feels that Virender Sehwag could have...

In-form Ashwin vindicates Dhoni's decision

R Ashwin is in line for another player of the series award, says Bikash...

Need to be aggressive and keep pressure off Clarke: Wade

The Australian cricketers behaved like 'sitting ducks' in the opening two...

Sehwag could have scored a 300 in Mohali, says Hayden

Virender Sehwag's axing from the Indian squad for the third and fourth Test...

Thu, Mar 7, 2013
Hayden surprised by Sehwag's axing

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden expressed surprise at the axing of...

Photo: Michael Clarke and wife at Taj Mahal

Australian captain Michael Clarke enjoyed an off-day in Agra visiting the Taj...

Mohali pitch will be different from Chennai, Hyderabad

The pitch of the third Test between India and Australia will not be of the...

Why Pujara will not go the Kambli way

Just by the numbers alone, Cheteshwar Pujara's feats in Test cricket match...

I trust my game, I'll be back, says Sehwag after Test snub

Axed from the Indian team for the third and fourth Test against Australia,...

Where was the fight, Martyn asks Australian team

Baffled by the Australian cricket team's meek surrender in the first two...

Sehwag axed for last two Aus Tests; Harbhajan, Ishant survive

The selectors finally lost patience with Virender Sehwag and dropped him from...

Hussey says no plans of Test comeback

Former Australia batsman Michael Hussey says he has no plans of coming out of...

Wed, Mar 6, 2013
'Was it murder or suicide in Hyderabad'

"Was it murder or suicide in Hyderabad yesterday?", the Australian media...

'Selectors must take call on Sehwag's fate as opener'

Former India captain Rahul Dravid has said that the national selectors must...

Should Sehwag be dropped from the Test team?

Virender Sehwag is living on borrowed time. While the rest of the Indian...

Desperate Australia contemplating changes for third Test

Desperate to claw their way back in the series, Australia's chief coach...

After defeat, Aussies practice on fifth day track

Australian batsmen haven't been able to survive enough overs in the last two...

Two Tests, twin landmarks... MSD proves himself twice over

In beating Australia comprehensively in the first two Tests of the ongoing...

Clarke takes responsibility for disappointing batting

A livid Michael Clarke has lashed out at his team-mates for the manner in...

Pujara, Ashwin achieve career-best rankings in Test arena

India's middle-order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara and off-spinner Ravichandran...

Tue, Mar 5, 2013
Stats: Ashwin has an impressive Test record at home

India took a comprehensive 2-0 lead in the Test series after Australia...

HCA to refund Day 5 tickets of 2nd Test

With the second cricket Test between India and Australia ending prematurely...

'There is no excuse for making 237 after winning toss'

A dejected Michael Clarke was apologetic for letting their fans down. The...

Adulations pour in for India's 'unprecedented' win

The Indian cricket team was swamped with congratulatory messages after their...

Media brands Hyderabad defeat 'death of Aus Test cricket'

Australian media has blasted Michael Clarke's men after their humiliating...

Cheteshwar should avoid the hook shot, says his father

Whenever Arvind Pujara watches his son Cheteshwar bat in a Test match, the...

India hand Australia crushing defeat, lead series 2-0

India scored a comprehensive innings and 135-runs win over Australia in the...

Photos: How the spinners wrapped the Test for Team India

Spinners R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja produced a mesmerising spell as India...

Dhoni is India's most successful Test captain

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is epitome of humility as he surpassed Sourav Ganguly to...

Jadeja leads India's victory charge

Ravindra Jadeja proved his mettle once again with a striking performance. The...

Hyderabad Test: Clarke's dismissal was the turning point

Michael Clarke whose batting was the saving grace in the first Test, in...

'Problem lies with way spinners are handled in Aus'

Spin legend Shane Warne says there is a "problem" with the way young...

Mon, Mar 4, 2013
Stats: Pujara on record-breaking run

Cheteshwar Pujara became the first Indian batsman to post a double hundred in...

Having batted well against Swann, Panesar helped: Pujara

The last time Cheteshwar Pujara batted at the Rajiv Gandhi stadium in Uppal,...

India sniff big win after another Pujara double

Cheteshwar Pujara scored his second Test double century as India amassed a...

Australia thrive after Indian hospitality on field

India's fielding disappointed once more and this time Ed Cowan and David...

Lyon's axing a tactical blunder by Australia: Dravid

Former India skipper Rahul Dravid has termed Australia's decision to drop...

Pujara party on Day 3!

Cheteshwar Pujara was at it again! The 25-year-old, resuming on 162,...

India lose wickets in a heap but swell lead

Instead of declaring, and getting ample time to bowl at the Aussies, the home...

Ind vs Aus: Umpires referring close calls despite absence of DRS?

Deprived of the Decision Review System due to India's steadfast opposition,...