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Australia tour of India 2019

Tue, May 7, 2019
Cricket Buzz: Gayle is WI vice-captain for World Cup

"This will probably be the biggest World Cup, so there will be great...

Sat, Mar 16, 2019
Was Prithvi Shaw sent back from Aus tour for indiscipline?

These are rumours and I will let it go: Prithvi on 'indiscipline' speculations

Thu, Mar 14, 2019
'Never underestimate importance of Dhoni'

Under Dhoni's captaincy, India won the inaugural World T20 in 2007 and the...

Calls grow for Rahane's inclusion in World Cup squad

There remains a big question mark over who will be India's No.4 in the World...

Underdogs Australia stage timely turnaround

Aaron Finch and his men arrived in India as clear underdogs, having endured a...

Doesn't seem like something's off: Kohli after ODI series loss

'None of the guys in the change room are panicking. The support staff is not...

Wed, Mar 13, 2019
PIX: Khawaja steers Australia to One-day series win in India

Usman Khawaja struck his second century in three matches as Australia thumped...

Team India WC squad: Only one slot is up for grabs

The Indian team management are 'not confused' about the composition of the...

PHOTOS: Batsmen flop as India surrender ODI series to Australia

India's quest to find the right combination for the upcoming World Cup ended...

Yet another milestone for Rohit Sharma

Rohit completes 8000 runs ODIs

Pandya, Rahul controversy: Players come back stronger, harder, wiser

India's head coach Ravi Shastri says Hardik Pandya and K L Rahul needed 'the...

Tue, Mar 12, 2019
Why Team India wore camouflaged caps...

The gesture was not well received by the Pakistani politicians, who demanded...

Can this Australian team do well at World Cup?

Emboldened by Australia's remarkable turnaround in the ODI series against...

Has Shankar sealed his place in World Cup squad?

Arun would not disclose if Shankar was being considered at the number four...

'India still experimenting with final lineup in the run-up to World Cup'

The coach did not elaborate much but stated emphatically that the Indian team...

Is it fair to compare Pant with Dhoni?

Delhi boy Pant faced criticism after a shoddy job behind the stumps during...

Final opportunity for World Cup aspirants in series-decider

The fifth and final ODI against Australia will be one last chance for Rishabh...

Mon, Mar 11, 2019
Kohli's captaincy exposed without Dhoni...

Dhoni half a captain of Indian team, Kohli visibly rough without him: Bedi

DDCA cancels Kohli felicitation ceremony in wake of Pulwama attack

The DDCA had decided to felicitate the three 'Delhi legends' before the start...

Australia's Handscomb inches closer to World Cup spot

'I didn't know if I was ever going to play a one-dayer again. It's funny how...

Why Hayden compared Kuldeep to spin great Warne...

A 'Shane Warne like drift' makes Kuldeep Yadav a more difficult bowler to...

'The way Turner operated against Bumrah was amazing'

Peter Handscomb was also happy with the fact that Australia have been able to...

How Stoinis's injury came to Australia's advantage

It was a last-minute [situation], to transition my mind from not playing to...

Secrets of Dhawan's return to form

'I make sure I cut down the negative thoughts and accept the reality there...

Will ICC act against India for wearing military caps?

Mani said that Pakistan's stance is very clear that cricket must not be used...

Sun, Mar 10, 2019
Two reasons why India lost the Mohali ODI

Dhawan said that they didn't apprehend that dew would be a factor, just like...

4th ODI: Handscomb, Turner star in record chase as Aus level series

Peter Handscomb struck his maiden ODI hundred and Ashton Turner smashed a...

4th ODI: Kohli criticises 'inconsistent' DRS after loss

India captain Virat Kohli, on Sunday, criticised the Decision Review System,...

Harbhajan has a word of caution for Kohli and Bumrah

Top Indian players like skipper Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah need to be...

Here's why Bumrah must be careful...

Bumrah faces risk of suffering lumbar injuries, feels strength and...

Sat, Mar 9, 2019
Pakistan seek ICC action against India for donning military hats

As a mark of respect to the CRPF jawans who lost their lives in the Pulawama...

4TH ODI: India will look to seal series with tweaked squad

The Indian Playing XI will also have Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Sunday as he...

New faces expected in last two ODIs as World Cup openings narrow

'We will have a few changes in the next couple of games'

Khawaja and his special India connection

'We love competing and winning against a very good Indian side. It's always...

Here's what makes Kohli so special

'He's somebody who constantly looks out on an area for improvement and he...

Will India persist with Dhawan despite poor form?

India's assistant coach Sanjay Bangar termed out-of-form Shikhar Dhawan as a...

Another milestone for captain Kohli...

Virat Kohli became only the fourth Indian captain to pile up 4000 runs in...

Fri, Mar 8, 2019
Why batting has become a major worry for Team India

India captain Virat Kohli said his team will look to address its recent...

Dhoni rested for last 2 ODIs; Shami out with injury

India's wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been rested for the final two...

PHOTOS: Team India's special tribute to armed forces

As a mark of respect for the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel...

Thu, Mar 7, 2019
PIX: The Dhonis host dinner for Team India in Ranchi

Dhoni and his wife Sakshi hosted the Indian team for a lavish evening in...

Pant rewarded for consistency, gets grade A contract; Dhawan demoted

The Elite list is set to comprise only three players ---skipper Virat Kohli,...

Lyon working on staying relevant in ODIs

'I think it is very important for any international side to have a couple of...

Why resting Bhuvneshwar was not as helpful as Team India believe

Bhuvneshwar is again likely to be confined to the benches for his second...

3rd ODI Preview: Ranchi awaits a fairytale Dhoni swansong

A 3-0 lead in the five-match series will be a perfect parting gift for...

Wed, Mar 6, 2019
Why Dhoni declined to inaugurate the 'Dhoni Pavilion'

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is quintessentially a modest man and no wonder he has...

Time for a review: Not technique but mindset is Dhawan's problem

Shikhar Dhawan's prolonged bad patch is more about his mindset rather than...

MS Dhoni: Their 'very own Ranchi boy' and much more

The film 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', which is played often on TV, is a...

Why Dhoni should bat in the lower order in World Cup...

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's finishing skills remain unmatched and the former...

Tue, Mar 5, 2019
'Neutral' Shankar not losing sleep over World Cup selection

India all-rounder Vijay Shankar insists he is not losing sleep over his...

Kohli on his 40th ODI hundred...

'It felt good (to get to 40 ODI hundreds) but it is just a number'

Nagpur ODI: India win a final-over thriller

Chasing India's 251 to level the five-match series, Australia got off to a...

PHOTOS: Kohli, Shankar lift India to thrilling win

Virat Kohli's 40th ODI century and Vijay Shankar's fine all-round showing...

Run for a hug: Fan breaks security to embrace Dhoni

Dhoni did embrace the man but only after making him run for it.

Mon, Mar 4, 2019
Jamtha: A happy hunting ground for Team India

However, Australia have tasted victory once at this stadium against New...

Aussie Zampa on how to counter Indian batsmen...

Zampa is happy that he has been to get better of world's best batsman on a...

PIX: India cricketers hit the nets with eye on 2nd ODI win

With the nets session in full flow, Virat Kohli and his men sweated it out...

Sun, Mar 3, 2019
Here's the secret to Kedar Jadhav's current form...

Kedar's unbeaten 81 off 87 balls saw India beat Australia by six wickets with...

Sat, Mar 2, 2019
PHOTOS: Dhoni, Jadhav star in India's win

Kedar Jadhav and Mahendra Singh Dhoni struck unbeaten fifties to help India...

Captain backed me in my tough phase, it's payback time now: Kedar

Jadhav has had multiple breakdown due to a dodgy hamstring which also...

Hyderabad ODI: Kohli credits bowlers after win

India produced a clinical bowling performance, led by Mohammed Shami, to...

Ist ODI PIX: India ride on Jadhav, Dhoni fifties to beat Australia

IMAGES from the 1st ODI played between India and Australia in Hyderabad on...

Fri, Mar 1, 2019
Ganguly not sure if Pant fits into India's World Cup squad

Rishabh Pant is definitely one for the future but former captain Sourav...

Check out Team India's World Cup jersey

Captain Virat Kohli unveiled Team India's new jersey for the 2019 World Cup,...

Why Smith, Warner could miss the World Cup

The injured and banned duo of Steven Smith and David Warner are unlikely to...

Should Kohli bat at No. 4 in World Cup?

Recently, India coach Ravi Shastri had indicated that Virat Kohli could bat...

Dhoni injured during net session

Dhoni sustained an injury on his right forearm while taking throwdowns from...

Time for Pant, Rahul to make it count

Chief selector MSK Prasad told reporters last month that most of the players...

India will look to form settled squad before World Cup

The World Cup is just a couple of months away, and even after even a 0-2 loss...

Thu, Feb 28, 2019
'Humbled' Rahul on his turnaround in form

'I got some time off from international cricket, so I could come back to...

Maxwell hopes Australia can bring T20 form into ODIs

Maxwell became Australia's first player to score three T20 centuries on...

PHOTOS: How 'Big Show' Maxwell dominated India

Glenn Maxwell blasted an unbeaten 113 from 55 balls to guide Australia to a...

Wed, Feb 27, 2019
Captain Kohli admits India were outplayed in all departments

India captain Virat Kohli said Australia completely 'outplayed' the hosts in...

PIX: Maxwell destroys India as Australia sweep T20I series

Glenn Maxwell fired Australia to their maiden T20 series win over India with...

Aus bowler Richardson ruled out of India tour

'Unfortunately he has not recovered well enough in order to play a further...

I deserve chances consistently in ODIs: Rahane

'The point is that if as a player I have always played for the team, then I...

Tue, Feb 26, 2019
Desperate India may drop Umesh in do-or-die Bengaluru T20I

India are 0-1 down after an inexplicably poor batting performance led to a...

High-scoring pitch on offer for India vs Aus 2nd T20

Chinnaswamy pitch expected to be batting-friendly

Aussie pacer Cummins praises 'fast and accurate' Bumrah

In-form Australian pacer Pat Cummins, on Tuesday, could not help but praise...

India has not lost momentum, insists Krunal Pandya

India all-rounder Krunal Pandya, on Tuesday, insisted that the team has not...

Australia's quest for a wicketkeeper...

Handscomb was picked ahead of regular wicket-keeper Alex Carey in the first...

Mon, Feb 25, 2019
Maxwell unsure of his place on the World Cup team

Maxwell came to the crease with Australia vulnerable at five for two in...

Bumrah speaks up for Umesh Yadav

Some days execution in death bowling doesn't come off, says Bumrah

Why Rahul and Pant are in the reckoning for World Cup

India captain Virat Kohli wasn't perturbed by his team's shoddy batting...

How Australia got the better of India in first T20

Australia beat India by three wickets with the final delivery in a...

Sun, Feb 24, 2019
'Australia series good practice for India before World Cup'

Hosts India take on Australia in two Twenty20 international matches starting...

Thu, Feb 21, 2019
Pandya ruled out of Australia's tour of India

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the forthcoming T20I...

Mon, Feb 18, 2019
Cricket Buzz: Fit-again Prithvi Shaw to make comeback

West Indies right-hand batsman Shai Hope believes that their upcoming...

Can out-of-form Finch find redemption on India tour?

Finch went through an eventful summer. He was appointed Australia's one-day...

Sun, Feb 17, 2019
ICC Test Rankings: Kohli retains top spot, Pujara third

Virat Kohli remained on top while teammate Chesteshwar Pujara managed to...

Sat, Feb 16, 2019
I always like to bat as high as possible: Pant

A slight tweak in hand positioning and body posture was all that it took for...

Fri, Feb 15, 2019
Pant may make WC team over Karthik

If Rishabh Pant excels against Australia, then Dinesh Karthik will struggle...

World Cup: How BCCI plans to protect players during IPL

We have shortlisted 18 players and will rotate them: Prasad on WC plans

Kohli, Bumrah back for Aus ODIs; Karthik and Jadeja left out

aptain Virat Kohli and premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, were both called...

Will turning up stump mics curb sledging in cricket?

England all-rounder Moeen Ali differs with coach Trevor Bayliss and believes...

Thu, Feb 14, 2019
PIX: Kohli, Rohit, Dhawan celebrate Valentine's Day

Captain Virat Kohli celebrated Valentine's Day with his wife Anushka as they...

FIVE reasons why Pant should be picked for World Cup

A pure match-winner, a back-up opener and an effortless six-hitter in the...

Wed, Feb 13, 2019
Should Pant open with Rohit against Australia?

Warne wants India to experiment with their top-order in the upcoming home...

Tue, Feb 12, 2019
Learnt a lot from Dhoni during run chases: Vijay Shankar

'It was a great experience to share the dressing room with names like Virat...

'Kohli above peers, destined for greatness'

Run-machine Kohli capped a memorable 2018 by becoming the first to win the...

Wed, Jan 23, 2019
Who is the Most Valuable Indian ODI Player?

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Indian ODI...