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Australia tour of India 2017

Sun, Oct 15, 2017
Four arrested for throwing stone at Australian team's bus

A rock was thrown at the Australian team bus as they returned to the team...

Fri, Oct 13, 2017
Wet oufield plays spoilsport in India-Aus series decider

The third and final Twenty20 International between India and Australia was...

Thu, Oct 12, 2017
'Good to retire when people are asking why than why not'

Veteran Indian pacer Ashish Nehra decided to call time on his injury-ravaged...

Kuldeep is a product of Kumble: Raina

Praising Kuldeep Yadav for his recent exploits in international cricket,...

Rain threat looms over India-Aus 3rd T20I

Rain may play spoilsport in the third and final T20 international between...

Run-feast on cards in India-Aus T20 series decider

India will be itching to avenge the thrashing they got in Guwahati when they...

Wed, Oct 11, 2017
Paceman Nehra set to quit international cricket

With no World T20 competition in 2018, Nehra apparently told the team...

Australia shaken after rock thrown at team bus in Guwahati

Australia's cricket team suffered a scare following their Twenty20...

Behrendorff eyes Test debut after inspiring Aus to T20 win over India

Ecstatic after his match-winning performance in only his second international...

'Losing Rohit and Virat in first over was crucial'

India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar feels the dismissal of Virat Kohli and Rohit...

How India was demolished at Guwahati

Playing only his second international match, 27-year-old Jason Behrendorff...

Tue, Oct 10, 2017
Behrendorff destroys India as Australia level series

India had a forgettable outing with both bat and ball as Australia bounced...

We were not good enough with the bat: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli lamented that his team was simply not good enough...

Dhoni's 'Dare to dream' inspires Ranchi school kids

Keshav Ranjan Banerjee, Dhoni's first coach and the mentor who was...

Mon, Oct 9, 2017
Pak-born Aus batsman Khawaja reveals he was target of racism

'Getting sledged by opposition players and their parents was the norm'

'Wicket full of runs' for India-Australia 2nd T20I in Guwahati

The newly-constructed Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium in Barsapara...

Struggling Australia confident of turning tables on India

Staring at yet another series defeat, Australia's stand-in-skipper David...

How spin king Warne is helping develop Kuldeep's bowling

The left-arm chinaman spinner credited Aussie duo of Brad Hogg and Shane...

Will ACA-Barsapara pitch hold demons in 2nd Ind-Aus T20I?

The visitors will have to play out of their skins to arrest the slide and...

Sun, Oct 8, 2017
VIDEO: Kohli bonds with Dhoni's daughter

India captain Virat Kohli had his fans gushing after he posted a cute video...

New rules leave India, Australia players confused

The new playing condition rules laid down by the International Cricket...

The 'brain fade' moment which cost Australia first T20...

Opener Aaron Finch said he had "a little bit of a brain fade" as he failed to...

Numbers Game: India's landmark victory and Kuldeep's memorable moment

India's magnificent nine-wicket victory is their largest over Australia in...

Rampaging India hoping to emulate Australia's past success

Opener Shikhar Dhawan believes the right blend of youth and experience makes...

Sat, Oct 7, 2017
PHOTOS: Dominant India crush Australia in rain-hit T20 match

Skipper Virat Kohli played a handy cameo after yet another impressive show by...

Massive setback for Aussies! Smith out of T20s against India

Australian captain Steve Smith was, on Saturday, ruled out of the Twenty20...

Hardik Pandya, from the fringes to the forefront

With his versatile talents, Hardik Pandya is the kind of unique cricketer the...

Fri, Oct 6, 2017
Why Nehra's return excites this young pacer

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is excited about the return of Ashish Nehra in the...

PHOTOS: Football fever hits Team India after nets washed out

India's practice session on the eve of their first Twenty20 match against...

India have 9-3 win-loss record vs Aus in T20Is. Can they better that?

India and Australia play their opening T20 match In Ranchi on Saturday. And,...

India's bowling sensation Bhuvi is engaged! Congratulate him

India's pace bowling craftsman, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was engaged to girlfriend...

Thu, Oct 5, 2017
'They are a pretty HOT team at the moment, aren't they?'

Can the same Indian team beat Australia away from home? Look what Michael...

Wed, Oct 4, 2017
Why India-Aus series was sensational!

Rajneesh Gupta breaks down all the facts and figures from the recent India vs...

Bhuvi enjoys relaxed evening with his 'better half'

Bhuvi shared a picture of himself with his girlfriend on Instagram, enjoying...

Tue, Oct 3, 2017
Sehwag's take on why the Aussies didn't sledge

Former India opener Virender Sehwag, on Tuesday, said that Australian players...

Mon, Oct 2, 2017
'If I do well, it's news, if I don't do well bigger news'

Ashish Nehra is hardly bothered about the doubters and cynics as he revels...

Ajinkya Rahane on T20 axe

Ajinkya Rahane, who has been axed for the upcoming three-match T20 series...

As an opener, I look to perform at all times: Rohit

Though IPL was his first competitive tournament after recovering from a...

Sun, Oct 1, 2017
Coach Shastri puts down Team India's success to one key word...

And the coach termed the chase of 243 as the best of the series considering...

India record their 6th consecutive bilateral series win under Kohli!

After leading the team to their sixth consecutive bilateral series victory, a...

'We've been outplayed and India thoroughly deserved to win'

He said Australia were 50 runs short of what could have been a winning score...

'Pandya is the biggest asset from the series'

Captain Virat Kohli and Head coach Ravi Shastri wax eloquent about the team's...

PHOTOS: Ton-up Rohit guides India to 7-wicket win over Aus in Nagpur

Images from the 5th ODI between India and Australia, played in Nagpur on Sunday

Sat, Sep 30, 2017
Perform in the death overs or perish!

India speedster Umesh Yadav on Saturday admitted that being a senior bowler...

Will India end series on a high?

Stopping a resurgent Australia would not be easy but a confident India would...

Nagpur curator promises 'sporting wicket'

The pitch at the VCA Stadium does not have the best of track records in the...

Fri, Sep 29, 2017
'Let's not put pressure on Pandya by comparing him to Kapil'

Former India speedster, Irfan Pathan lauds Virat Kohli for backing his...

Kohli urges team to replicate home success on foreign soil

Their winning streak may have been halted, but India captain Virat Kohli...

Figure out Australia's 21-run win over India at Bengaluru

David Warner scored 124 in his 100th match and combined with Aaron Finch (94)...

Thu, Sep 28, 2017
We were good but Australia were better than us, concedes Kohli

'The pitch looked worse than it played'

PHOTOS, 4th ODI: Australia outbat India for first win of the series

Images from the 4th ODI played between India and Australia in Bengaluru on...

Wed, Sep 27, 2017
Chahal spots chink in Maxwell's armour

'I know that if I can bowl 2-3 dot balls, he will step out and try to play an...

India's nets session cut short due to rain

The Indian team had got just about two hours at the nets in the afternoon...

Select Team: Should Manish Pandey make way for Lokesh Rahul?

With the ODI series in the pocket, India now have plenty of room to...

Select your XI: Should Australia bring back Faulkner and Zampa?

Australia will want to steer clear of another defeat at the hands of India...

Series lost, Australia will play for pride in 4th ODI

Winning the series is out of the question, but Australia vice-captain David...

Warner rubbishes Hogg's favouritism claims

Australia's opening batsman David Warner brushed aside former fast bowler...

Will rain check India's winning run against beleaguered Aus?

There will be no let-up in intensity as a ruthless India look to inch closer...

Rodney Hogg lashes out at skipper Smith, Cricket Australia

Former Australia fast bowler Rodney Hogg has accused skipper Steve Smith of...

Tue, Sep 26, 2017
Manish Pandey is feeling the pressure

Manish Pandey is feeling the pressure of holding on to his spot in the Indian...

Why Dravid is impressed by Pandya's 'mature' batting

'You have to learn to bat differently in different conditions, and if you can...

Australia recall Tye to replace Cummins in T20 squad

Tye, who dislocated his shoulder playing for Gujarat Lions in the Indian...

India showing they are a class above, says Finch

Opening batsman Aaron Finch marked his return to the Australia side with a...

Mon, Sep 25, 2017
Big injury news! Agar out of remainder of India tour

Australia spinner Ashton Agar has been ruled out of the last two one-day...

India vs Aus, 4th ODI: Will rain play spoilsport in Bengaluru?

Rain threat looms large over the fourth One-day International between India...

Bumrah, Bhuvi best 'death' bowlers around, says Aus skipper

Australia skipper Steve Smith has described Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar...

'I have been hitting sixes since childhood'

Following his consistent performances, Pandya is expected to carry the weight...

Axar in squad for last two Australia ODIs

The Board of Control for Cricket in India selectors on Sunday included...

How India demolished the Aussies at Indore

India's ninth consecutive ODI win also ensured they are now the top ranked...

Sun, Sep 24, 2017
Pandya's promotion up the order proved a masterstroke!

Indian captain Virat Kohli, day said head coach Ravi Shastri was the brain...

PHOTOS: Clinical India overpower Aus in Indore to clinch series 3-0

Chasing 294 for victory on a batting pitch, Hardik Pandya (78 off 72) and...

Sat, Sep 23, 2017
Warner calls on experienced batsmen to be more responsible

'When it comes to technique...you grow up on wickets that are fast and...

All about mindset: When Rahane's attitude matches Tendulkar's advice

'It's completely mental (adjustment). The good thing in this team is anyone...

Finch's fitness key to Australia's fortunes

'He brings a lot of aggression at the top of the batting order. It was good...

Will India's in-form bowlers seal Aus series in Indore?

A confident India will look to pile the misery on the a struggling Australia...

Fri, Sep 22, 2017
Had the delivery spun in, I wouldn't have got the hat-trick: Kuldeep

'The only way in that scenario would have been a bat-pad opportunity. There...

'I don't see Kuldeep and Chahal being replaced by Ashwin and Jaddu'

Harbhajan Singh was overcome by a sense of deja vu while watching Kuldeep...

Cummins to skip India T20s to prepare for Ashes

Australia pacer Pat Cummins will skip the three-match Twenty20 series against...

Tendulkar, Ganguly laud Kuldeep's 'trick' at Eden

Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly led the applause for Kuldeep Yadav after...

Bhuvi reveals how he's able to generate more pace now

The India pacer bowled an impressive first spell, comprising pace and swing,...

Smith slams 'panicking' batsmen after another collapse

Australia captain Steve Smith has accused his batsmen of "panicking" under...

Thu, Sep 21, 2017
Possessing this quality bowling line-up augurs well for Team India

India's captain Virat Kohli could not wipe the smile off his face after...

What cost Australia the 2nd ODI

'One of the top four needs to go on and make a hundred, just making poor...

Kuldeep Yadav relives 'special' hat-trick

Yadav had also picked a hat-trick in the U-19 World Cup against Scotland in...

PIX: Kuldeep 'tricks' as India down Aus by 50 runs, lead series 2-0

Captain Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane struck sublime half-centuries before...

Pandya's dismissal off no-ball triggers confusion

A no-ball triggered confusion in the second India-Australia ODI in Kolkata on...

Wed, Sep 20, 2017
Guess who are Aussie skipper Smith's favourite Indian cricketers

Harbhajan Singh may have been a thorn in the flesh for Australia in the past...

First Look: Dhoni goes shooting after practice washed out

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday headed to Kolkata...

Team India cancel practice again but enjoy football

India's outdoor practice session had to be cancelled for the second...

I feel I can get Warner out anytime, says confident Kuldeep

Young wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav feels that he can dismiss David Warner...

Smith shows faith in his team to launch comeback in the series

But Smith believes the world champions have a quality squad to bounce back in...

Smith @100: 'World Cup century vs India most memorable ODI innings'

Australia captain Steve Smith feels he has matured quite a lot as he gears up...

2nd ODI: Rain threat and confident India loom over edgy Aussies

The Australians are struggling against India's new spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav...

Tue, Sep 19, 2017
Inclement weather forces Team India to cancel practice

The Indian team was forced to cancel their training session on Tuesday...

'Hardik 'ideal' all-rounder after Kapil'

Former India cricket manager Lalchand Rajput feels Hardik Pandya is the...

Challenging time for Smith the captain, says Clarke

Steve Smith is in the middle of a challenging phase as captain and he must...

'To have a guy like Dhoni in the team is very helpful'

Australia's Adam Zampa on Tuesday admitted that he failed to execute his...

Mon, Sep 18, 2017
Numbers Game: Super King Dhoni continues love affair with Chennai

Mahendra Singh Dhoni averages 100-plus in ODIs at M A Chidambaram stadium in...

Rain likely to affect 2nd India-Aus ODI in Kolkata

the weathermen has not ruled out the possibility of intermittent showers,...

Why teams may stop playing five-match ODI series

Cricket Australia Chief Executive James Sutherland belies that the ongoing...

How attacking Kohli is key to Chahal's success

Yuzvendra Chahal feels that playing under an attacking captain like Virat...

Sun, Sep 17, 2017
Brilliant Pandya sinks Australia in rain-hit ODI

Hardik Pandya slammed a quickfire half-century and then claimed a couple of...

Another century for milestone man Dhoni...

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday completed the coveted...

Sat, Sep 16, 2017
Get set for the mother of all cricketing battles!

Virat Kohli's Indian team will be aiming for another comprehensive show...

Team India forced to recall Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja was called up to the Indian team as the replacement for Axar...

Fitness and form key to Yuvraj's comeback, says Patil

Former chairman of national selection committee Sandeep Patil called Yuvraj...

Kohli wants Rahul to continue batting at No. 4

KL Rahul might have had his share of struggles in the limited overs format in...

Don't play for tons, that's why I cross it more: Kohli

The India captain said he does not mind being stranded on 98 or 99 if it...

This young Indian spinner has got Aussies thinking...

Wary of the threat posed by Kuldeep Yadav, Australian captain Steve Smith on...

Why Kohli gave a thumbs down to Pepsi

The India captain refused to renew the contract which ended in April this...

Fri, Sep 15, 2017
Team India trainer Basu under 'Conflict of Interest' scanner

Indian team's strength and conditioning coach Shankar Basu's role in the...

Rahane may replace Dhawan for first Australia ODI

India vice-captain Rohit Sharma on Friday hinted that Ajinkya Rahane could be...

REVEALED! Sehwag on why he missed out on India coach job

Virender Sehwag said he missed out on becoming the Indian cricket team's...

How Australia's bowlers plan to stop Kohli & Co.

Australia's left-arm spinner Ashton Agar on Friday said wrist spinners will...

Handscomb roped in as cover for injured Finch

Finch was rested from Australia's lone warm-up match against Board...

Thu, Sep 14, 2017
Want to avoid burnout? Don't complain!

Flamboyant India batsman Rohit Sharma feels cricketers have a short shelf...

Will injured Finch be fit for first ODI against India?

Big-hitting Australia opener Aaron Finch on Thursday aggravated his right...

What makes Rohit Sharma so special...

Languid strokeplay might make his batting look easy but Indian batsman Rohit...

Opener Dhawan to miss first three Australia ODIs

The hosts have not name a replacement for the left-handed batsman, with...

No surprise, Kohli, Most Valuable Player

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji check out how Team India fared on the Sri...

Wed, Sep 13, 2017
Here's Ganguly's prediction for India v Australia series

Former captain Sourav Ganguly believes India will win the upcoming five-match...

Is Cummins ready to shoulder extra bowling workload?

Australia's stand-in coach David Saker on Wednesday said that the team...

Smith and Warner should be wary of Shami

Mohammed Shami has chalked up some strategy which he wants to effectively...

Star looks to score big on Aussie tour

The entire series consists of the shorter format of cricket, which draws more...

With Dhoni still first choice will Saha get a shot at playing in WCup?

'My preparation is always aimed at bettering my performance. The rest depends...

Tue, Sep 12, 2017
Who's better: Kohli or Smith? Clarke not giving front-page headlines

Virat Kohli and Steve Smith are on even keel as far as leadership qualities...

Why this Aussie is wary of Indian batsmen...

India's batting line-up poses a 'big threat' and Australia need to score huge...

Warm-up: Australia warm up in style, thrash BP XI by 103 runs

Australia warmed up for the limited-overs series against India in style by...

India have to outplay Australia to top ODI rankings

Here are different scenarios depending on how the series pans out

Mon, Sep 11, 2017
Faulkner excited to be back in Aus fold but wary of India

'I went back and reflected and wanted to get back into the team. I put that...

Sun, Sep 10, 2017
Kohli and spin factor: Visiting Aussies have a lot on their mind

Captain Steve Smith is aware of India captain Kohli's good form and believes...

India recall pacemen Umesh, Shami for Australia ODIs

India have recalled fast bowlers Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav for the first...

Sat, Sep 9, 2017
Why Ashwin may not be picked for Australia ODIs

The selectors may allow the India off-spinner to complete his remaining two...

Fri, Sep 8, 2017
Virat Kohli reveals his 10-year plan

India captain Virat Kohli will like to 'play for another 10 years' if he is...

Thu, Sep 7, 2017
Why India's bowlers love playing under Captain Kohli

India chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav can't stop raving about skipper Virat...