Complete coverage - Australia tour of India 2017

Australia restrict India after Kohli, Rahane fifties

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

Should Australia retain Zampa for 2nd ODI?

If the weather holds up, expect a run feast in the 2nd ODI at the Eden...

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

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

4 things that cost Australia the match

Australia captain Steve Smith admitted that his side did not execute their...

How attacking Kohli is key to Chahal's success

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

Here's why Pandya is Kohli's go to man

Virat Kohli on Sunday said Hardik Pandya's blistering half-century at a...

Get set for the mother of all cricketing battles!

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

India vs Australia: How the numbers stack up

Cricketing superpowers clash in an ODI series Sunday onwards.Rajeesh Gupta...

Rahane may replace Dhawan for first Australia ODI

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

Should Australia play two spinners?

Will Ashton Agar and Adam Zampa both play the 1st ODI in Chennai on Sunday?

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

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

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...

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...

Why this Aussie is wary of Indian batsmen...

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

India have to outplay Australia to top ODI rankings

Here are different scenarios depending on how the series pans out

Cricket Australia pledge support for same-sex marriages

Pledging their support for same-sex marriages, the Australian Cricket Board...

India recall pacemen Umesh, Shami for Australia ODIs

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

Why Ashwin may not be picked for Australia ODIs

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

Australia's winners and losers from Bangladesh tour

The next time Darren Lehmann sends out a team will be in the Ashes opener...

Latest ICC Test rankings: India on top, Australia slip

India continued to be at the top in the ICC Test rankings but Australia...

Lyon bowls Australia to series-levelling victory against Bangladesh

Nathan Lyon claimed six for 60 to bowl Australia to an emphatic...

Here's why Aussie skipper is a worried man

Australia must address their tendency to collapse before this year's Ashes...

India vs Australia series to be played as per old ICC rules

The new set of rules pertaining to the code of conduct, DRS usage, and size...

Warner's century gives Australia upperhand on Day 3

After heavy rain washed out more than a session of the day's play, Australia...

Gutsy Warner leads Australia's strong reply on Day 2

David Warner made 88 not out and featured in two significant partnerships to...

Australian cricket team's bus hit by a rock in Bangladesh

The incident happened on Monday as the players were travelling back to their...

Will Ashwin miss Australia ODIs for county cricket?

The off-spinner said he wants to play all the four games for Worcestershire...

Shakib brilliance helps Bangladesh humble Australia

Bangladesh spun their way to a first Test victory over Australia on...

Warner and Smith keep Australia in the hunt against Bangladesh

Earlier, Nathan Lyon kept Australia in the contest, claiming six for 82 to...

Shakib brilliance puts Bangladesh in box seat v Australia

Shakib Al Hasan lit up his 50th test with all-round brilliance to help...

Australia suffer top order collapse after Bangladesh post 260

Australia bowled out Bangladesh for 260 and then suffered a spectacular...

'India will continue to be the No. 1 team in the world'

Former skipper Michael Clarke on Friday warned Australia ahead of their...

ICC U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

India and Australia are clubbed together in Group B along with Zimbabwe and...

Australia's Hastings suffers foot injury before B'desh, India tour

The 31-year-old, who played for Australia during the Champions Trophy team in...

Cricket Australia, players end pay dispute

Cricket Australia (CA) and the Australian Cricketers' Association announced...

Australia's cricketers, board edge closer to pay deal

A Cricket Australia spokesman said on Wednesday that negotiations had...

When Bangladesh EXPOSED familiar Australia fault-lines

An Australia team that stared down the hardened bureaucrats and faceless...

Aussie cricket on brink of 'peace', says local media

Cricket Australia is on the verge of an agreement with the players' union to...

How Cricket Australia plan to resolve pay dispute

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland said the impasse threatens...

'Harmanpreet you rockstar. Simply awesome'

Several of India's former and current cricketers hailed batting sensation...

IN PHOTOS: India's stunning win over Australia in World Cup semis

India are through to take on England in the ICC Women's World Cup final after...

Women's WC: Centurion Harmanpreet helps India beat Aus to enter final

Riding on Harmanpreet Kaur's fiery knock of 171 off 115 balls, India beat...

Women's WC: Can India upstage Australia to seal final berth?

It will be nothing short of exceptional if India upstage Australia, feels...

Afghanistan replace Australia for South Africa 'A' tour

Afghanistan will now join South Africa and India for the series starting...

Women's WC: India suffer 8-wicket loss to Australia

India's semi-final hopes suffered a major jolt after Australia notched up a...

Women's WC: Mithali Raj expects 'fearless' cricket against Australia

India have four wins in five games but, unfortunately for a team high on...

Pay dispute: Australia 'A' tour cancelled after player boycott

Australia's 'A' tour of South Africa has fallen victim to the pay dispute...

Australia's pay dispute deadlock: Clarke has a solution...

Australia's cricketers and board should extend their previous agreement by 12...

Australian players to boycott 'A' tour of South Africa

Australia's players will boycott an 'A' team tour of South Africa later this...

Top Australian cricket players unemployed

Australia's top cricketers are effectively unemployed.

No last minute deal with players, says Cricket Australia

The Australian cricket board confirmed on Friday there would be no eleventh...

Australian cricket braces for turmoil as pay dispute rages on

The sticking point remains the argument over a revenue share scheme which has...

Pay dispute with Board renders Australian cricketers unemployed

'Over 200 of Australia's most senior cricketers are unemployed as of the 1st...

Australia players' association rejects new pay offer

Unless the impasse ends next week, the upcoming Australia 'A' tour of South...

Australia rest Starc, drop O'Keefe for Bangladesh tour

Australia have rested paceman Mitchell Starc and dropped left-arm spinner...

England knocks out Australia, Bangladesh qualify for semis

Ben Stokes smashed an unbeaten century as England outclassed World champions...

CT: Weather, England stand in Australia's way

Australia will be desperately hoping to play a full game under clear skies...

Cricket Australia is offering a very fair deal for players: Gilchrist

Former wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist has broken ranks with current and...

CT: Australia suffer heartbreak, match against Bangla abandoned

Rain prevented a result at Oval during the ICC Champions Trophy match, in...

Australian cricket team 'comfortable' with London security

The Australian cricket board said it is comfortable with the level of...

What Australia must do to beat Bangladesh

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has pinpointed Bangladesh's bowling...

Australian McDermott throws his hat into ring for India coach job

Former Australia fast bowler Craig McDermott has applied for the post of...

Fireworks expected as Australia-NZ face-off in Champions Trophy

While multiple-time world champions and Champions Trophy winners Australia...

Are India, Australia favourites for Champions Trophy? Tell us!

India, along with the mighty Australia, will start as title contenders in the...

Champions Trophy: Rain mars Australia-Pakistan warm-up

Rain had the final word as the ICC Champions Trophy warm-up game between...

Australian govt may intervene in CA-ACA dispute

'If it got to a last-minute situation, I suspect that we would offer to...

Revenue share is 'starving' grassroots: Cricket Australia

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland believes the revenue-share model...

We want to play in the Ashes, says Australia captain Smith

Australia captain Steve Smith played down a tense stand-off in pay...

Australian cricketers continue defiant stand against board

The Australian Cricketers' Association set up a business to manage and market...

Australia cricket board gambled on players' greed and lost: Chappell

Australia's cricket board gambled that greed would motivate top players into...

Check out ICC Champions Trophy schedule

India will launch its ICC Champions Trophy title defence against traditional...

Why Australia's top players may not play in Ashes

The ongoing pay dispute might leave Australia without their top players in...

Australia cricket board threatens players with unemployment

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc hinted at a players' strike for the...

It will be India vs Australia in Champions Trophy final: Clarke

While it has been a struggle for likes of Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane...

Points Table: ICC Champions Trophy

Check out the points table of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Injured Starc, Lynn in Australia's Champions Trophy squad

James Faulkner, man-of-the-match in the 2015 World Cup final against New...

WINDFALL for Team India! BCCI doubles prize money for Aus series win

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, at its Special General Meeting on...

Australia cricketer O'Keefe fined for drunken remarks

Australia spinner Stephen O'Keefe has been fined A$20,000 (12,041.42 pounds)...

How on-field chatter can be reduced...

Former captain Ian Chappell has called for drastic reduction in 'on-field...

Australian spin legend Warne comes out in support of Kohli

Spin legend Shane Warne says he would be disappointed if Indian captain Virat...

'I wanted to pick up the stump and stab Kohli'

Recalling a run-in with Virat Kohli, former Australia opener Ed Cowan on...

Kohli clarifies: Friendship comment was 'blown out of proportion'

India captain Virat Kohli, on Thursday, claimed his comment on friendship...

'As professional cricketers we need to move forward'

Indian and Australian cricketers will soon be sharing dressing rooms in the...

Greatness awaits 'Bradman-like' Smith

'Behind the scenes, he's into it every day, making sure everyone is okay....

Here's a perfect recipe for a good Test series...

Tit-for-tat accusations of cheating and foul play only for it to rise...

Aussie media attacks Kohli again

Australian media, on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Virat Kohli,...

'Virat, this great game is not just about winning and losing'

Denouncing Virat Kohli's comments that the spiteful Test series has ended his...

Cricket Australia lauds super Smith

Australia have done themselves proud with their spirited fight in India but...

'Is he temperamentally sound to lead Australia?'

Steve Smith is not 'temperamentally sound enough' to lead Australia, says...

'Credit to India for fighting back after losing Pune Test'

"As much as he (Pujara) would love to play ODIs, it is hard to see him break...

Renewed Jadeja, lethal Umesh add much-needed depth to Test team

With 556 runs and 71 wickets from 13 games, Jadeja himself has started...

India recorded a highest tally of wins in a season

Here are the statistical analysis at the end of the four-match series between...

IPL camaraderie: Smith offers beer to Rahane and Indian team

Australian captain Steve Smith reached out to Indian Premier League teammate...

'India lucky to have a stand-in captain like Rahane'

'I would say Rahane is aggressive in his own quiet way'

'The team is on the right track with Anil Kumble as the coach'

Effusive in his praise for the Indian cricket team, former captain Sunil...

With six half-tons Rahul emulates Border, Artherton

India romped home to a 2-1 series win over Australia when the hosts won the...

After dominating home season Kohli now eyeing overseas wins

"Few of the guys have told me that the kind of fast bowling bunch that we...

India retains ICC Test Championship mace

India retained the ICC Test Championship mace and also won a cash award of...

'It's been unbelievable. This is our best series win so far'

India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday described the 2-1 triumph over Australia...

I don't see any reason why we can't win abroad: Kumble

Indian team's chief coach Anil Kumble on Tuesday said the riveting series win...

Australian cricketers are no longer friends, says Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday said he no longer considers Australian...

Have let my emotions slip, I apologise: Smith

Australia captain Steve Smith on Tuesday apologised for letting his "emotions...

Rahul, Rahane guide India to series win against Australia

It was World No. 1 India's seventh Test series win in a row -- continuing the...

PHOTOS: India crush Australia to win series 2-1

Needing just 106 runs to win with all 10 wickets intact at the start of the...

Is it the beginning of something good?

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is impressed with the form exhibited by...

Here's what did the trick for India on Day 3...

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell, on Monday heaped praise on Umesh Yadav...

Hostilities continue: Did Smith call Vijay a f-----g cheat?

There seems to be no love lost between India and Australia players as...

Did Warner put himself under too much pressure?

Australia opener David Warner will assess his performance after failing yet...

The emergence of Ravindra Jadeja, the Test player!

Ravindra Jadeja has endured constant doubts about his Test credentials but...

Stats Pack: All-round Ravindra Jadeja steals show

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 3:

Bowlers put India on cusp of series win

India were on the verge of a riveting series victory after an incisive...

PHOTOS: India close in on win after Jadeja's all-round brilliance

Ravindra Jadeja struck a fifty to give India a handy first innings lead...

Australia paceman Tait announces retirement

Tait was instrumental in Australia's 2007 World Cup triumph in West Indies,...

Is Kohli saving himself for the IPL?

'It's happened before. Not just Virat but there's many players that have come...

Can Smith surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record?

Former Australia batsman Brad Hodge said current skipper Steve Smith will...

Check out who made the 'big difference' on Day 2 of Dharamsala Test

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell, on Sunday, said Nathan Lyon's ability...

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Dharamsala Test, Day 2

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 2:

Lyon preys on bounce at home from home Dharamsala

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon said he made use of his biggest weapon --...

Here's what KL Rahul said after his baffling dismissal

India opener Lokesh Rahul is determined to make amends in the second innings...

Test evenly poised as Lyon leads Australia's fightback

Indian batsmen frittered away the initial advantage before reaching 248 for...

PHOTOS: India frustrated as Lyon bites back for Australia

Images from Day 2 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia in...

India is century-man Smith's favourite opposition!

Here are the statistical highlights from the opening day's play of the fourth...

Captains Rahane and Kohli -- the yin and yang of Indian cricket

Temperamentally, they are like chalk and cheese but for every Virat Kohli, an...

'Day 2 is going to be an interesting day of Test cricket'

Mathew Wade applauds India's bowling effort that restricted Australia to just...

When Kuldeep scalped Warner courtesy Warnie's flipper!

Mature and forthright, Kuldeep on learning tips from his idol and bowling...

Dharamsala Test: Tendulkar impressed by debutant Kuldeep's heroics

It is every cricketer's dream to be acknowledged by Sachin Tendulkar, and...

Dharamsala Test: Debutant Kuldeep shines, Smith hits ton on Day 1

The 22-year-old Kuldeep, who replaced injured skipper Viart Kohli, returned...

PHOTOS: Kuldeep gives India the upperhand after Smith's century

Images from Day 1 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia in...

Kohli out of Dharamsala Test with injury, Rahane leads India

Australia captain Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bat against an Indian...

Kohli should play if team management wants him, feels Gavaskar

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar, on Friday, said that Virat Kohli should...

4th Test: Shami, Shreyas Iyer included in team

Virat Kohli's participation in the fourth and deciding Test match against...

Smith takes another dig at Kohli

Australia's Steve Smith, on Friday, felt Ajinkya Rahane will do a good job as...

Will Smith be able to sleep peacefully?

The Steve Smith led Australian cricket team, on Friday, sought the blessings...

Good luck, haters! I have no regrets, says Kohli

Virat Kohli believes that if his conscience is clear, there is no harm in...

'Aussies will be hungry to get the job done'

Australia have defied expectations with their fight in India but with all to...

Will play only if I am 100 per cent fit: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli is doubtful for the fourth and final Test against...

Kohli's injury puts India under pressure in Dharamsala decider

Indian captain Virat Kohli has been rendered a doubtful starter for the...

'Winning in India has been holy grail of Aus cricket'

Having batted out the last day in the 3rd Test in Ranchi, former captain...

Waugh's mental disintegration: 'Pressure is on India'

The former captain added, "So for Australia it's about enjoying it, working...

4th Test: Shreyas Iyer called up as cover for Kohli

Shreyas Iyer has been asked to join the Indian team as a cover for injured...

'India need to win so the wicket they serve up will bring a result'

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood feels that India are under pressure going into...

Steve Waugh: Kohli has a bit of Ricky and myself in his captaincy

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh, on Thursday, hailed Virat Kohli's...

Shami: Will he, won't he?

It is learnt that pacer Shami will not be picked for the match as he is still...

Cautious Kohli skips batting at nets ahead of 4th Test

Skipper Virat Kohli, on Thursday, skipped batting at India's net session...

How tasteless comments are dominating Ind-Aus series

From being called 'leader of snakes' to 'the Donald Trump of cricket' by the...

Pujara on his Zen-like calm and the importance of recovery

Virat Kohli is the epitome of swagger, KL Rahul's strokeplay embodies lazy...

O'Keefe likely to make way for Bird in seamer-friendly Dharamsala

Australia's Pune Test hero Steve O'Keefe in all likelihood will be dropped...

This Aussie has something nice to say about Kohli

Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist has called Virat Kohli a great...

Australia eye 'rare series win' on Dharamsala's Test debut

With India and Australia clashing in a winner-takes-all finale to an...

What to expect from the wicket for the decider in Dharamsala?

'At Dharamsala, we have always tried to provide result oriented wickets'

Maxwell does not add dimension to Aus Test squad when not used a bowler

His Test future is not secure, says Clarke

Not sure if Kohli knows how to spell sorry: CA chief Sutherland

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland on Wednesday took a dig at Virat...

Kohli must behave better as a captain, says Lawson

Former Australian fast bowler Geoff Lawson slammed Virat Kohli, saying he...

'If we keep performing the way we are, we can win in Dharamsala'

Middle-order batsman Peter Handscomb, who played a crucial role in salvaging...

Couple of Aussie reporters trying to tarnish Kohli's image: Clarke

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has said that India skipper Virat...

Gambhir praises Australia for proving pundits wrong

Australia's Test side deserve credit for impressive performances in the...

Why Dharamsala track will make Team India nervous...

Former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson feels that Indian team will be...

Is India afraid of losing to Australia?

Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc has said that India were scared of...

Big B throws his weight behind Kohli

Legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has thrown his weight behind...

Kohli is Donald Trump of world sport: Aussie media

The Australian media on Tuesday dubbed India captain Virat Kohli as Donald...

Players clash but BCCI, Cricket Australia team up

The National Cricket Academy has undertaken an initiative to conduct a...

Warner on his slump in form

'That will come, it will turn around. I just have to keep being disciplined...

Jadeja dislodges Ashwin from perch to become No 1 Test bowler

Jadeja, who grabbed nine wickets (five for 124 and four for 52) in the Ranchi...

Australia women cricketers to get 125% pay hike

The country's cricket governing body and the ACA had remained locked in tense...

Unsung heroes Pujara, Saha add steel to India's armoury

As India's marathon 13-Test home season draws to a close after the fourth and...

Did India miss a fifth bowler in third Test?

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar feels India missed a fifth bowler in the third Test...

The real reason behind off-spinners pale show...

Sourav Ganguly feels injured left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc's absence in...

Kohli hints Shami may be included for last Test

India captain Virat Kohli hinted that possibility of including fit-again...

Did the Australians disrespect India physio?

Allegations and denials flew thick and fast between rival captains Virat...

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Ranchi Test, Day 5

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 5:

When Handscomb, Marsh repaid their captain's faith

Australia skipper Steve Smith said Peter Handscomb and Shaun Marsh lived up...

Why Kohli feels bad for Pujara...

India captain Virat Kohli described Cheteshwar Pujara as priceless.

Virat Kohli rues soft ball, denies underbowling Ashwin

India captain Virat Kohli said his spinners could have been more effective in...

Kohli pinpoints some standout moments from the 3rd Test

Virat Kohli was effusive in his praise for Cheteshwar Pujara and Wriddhiman...

Ind-Aus series alive as third Test ends in draw

Indian bowlers were thwarted by Australia's perseverance as Steve Smith's men...

PHOTOS: Handscomb-Marsh earn draw for Australia

Resolute rearguard action by Peter Handscomb and Shaun Marsh helped Australia...

Here's why not to mess with Ishant Sharma...

Tempers flared again in the ongoing battle between fierce rivals India and...

It will be a challenge to combat Jadeja on final day: Lehman

Australia coach Darren Lehmann, on Sunday, said it would be a real challenge...

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Ranchi Test, Day 4

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 4:

We told the Aussies to 'look at the scoreboard'

Wriddhiman Saha played a key role along with Cheteshwar Pujara (202) to hand...

Pujara hits double ton as India sniff victory in Ranchi

Cheteshwar Pujara's marathon double hundred complemented by Wriddhiman Saha's...

How Pujara's good form is helping Team India...

Cheteshwar Pujara's ability to absorb pressure makes it easier for the other...

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Ranchi Test, Day 3

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 3:

'Pat Cummins exceeded expectations'

Pat Cummins exceeded expectations in his first Test match in more than five...

PHOTOS: Pujara helps India narrow deficit after Cummins blows

Images from Day 3 of the third Test between India and Australia in Ranchi on...

Maxwell mocks Kohli on Day 3

The bad blood between Australia and India continued with spin all-rounder...

Pujara's defiant ton holds India's innings together

On a day when the pitch played out easy barring the extra bounce and reverse...

Kohli head and shoulders above Smith, Williamson and Root: Flintoff

Describing Virat Kohli as "head and shoulders" above his international...

Five-star Jadeja matches Vinoo Mankad

Interesting numbers from day two of Ranchi Test

Kohli should come to bat only if it is a dire situation: Gavaskar

"Look, the injury (to Kohli) may not be very serious. But he is a man who...

Smith-Maxwell partnership propels Australia

# Smith's unbeaten 178 is the third highest by an Australian captain in Tests...

Indefatigable, accurate Jadeja 'a class above'!

'I think Jaddu is the kind of bowler whose bowling style suits all kind of...

Yadav on his metamorphosis into an asset bowler

'With more matches, I began realising what to do and what not. I slowly...

'The Big Show' takes inspiration from skipper Smith

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell doubted whether he would play Test...

Ranchi Test: Rahul, Vijay give India good start after Aus make 451

K L Rahul (67) scored his fourth half-century (his fifth in Test cricket) of...

PHOTOS: India make a strong reply after Smith, Maxwell tons

India mounted a positive reply after Steve Smith's unbeaten 178 and Glenn...

Recovering Kohli does not take field on Day 2

BCCI said in a statement there are "no serious concerns" and that India's...

Kohli undergoing treatment to heal strain in shoulder

The BCCI Medical Team revealed on Thursday that India captain Virat Kohli is...

Kohli injury has India on the edge, scan reports awaited

Kohli injures right shoulder while fielding in Ranchi

Interesting numbers from day one of Ranchi Test

26 Number of Tests Virat Kohli has captained India without ever playing the...

Steve Smith joins league of extraordinary gentlemen

Steve Smith struck his sixth century against India and found an able ally in...

In backdrop of DRS row, Smith did well to bat the way he did

There weren't many words exchanged but India still played hard cricket, says...

Chappell brothers ask Adani to abandon Australian project

'We are writing to respectfully ask you to abandon the Adani Group's proposal...

'Cowboy Maxwell proved Test pedigree'

It took a shoulder injury to Mitchell Marsh to enable Maxwell to return for...

Tomorrow is going to be a crucial day for us: Smith

'The bounce (on the pitch) was consistent and there wasn't any up and down...

Ranchi Test: Smith ton guides Australia to good total on Day 1

The day belonged to Smith, who has now scored six Test hundreds against India...

PHOTOS: Smith, Maxwell drive Australia on Day 1

Australia captain Steve Smith struck a cultured unbeaten century on Thursday...

On the cusp of 50 Tests, Vijay says he is 'living the dream'

'It is a great feeling, to be honest. I never thought I would play so many...

DRS row: Match Referee Richardson has routine chat with Kohli, Smith

ICC match referee Richie Richardson, appointed for the last two Test matches,...

Aussie media act like team's support staff: Gavaskar

Gavaskar feels that one should do the talking with the bat or ball rather...

Smith, Kohli have contrarian views on Ranchi pitch

'I think we've adopted some good plans and played some very good cricket so...

Injury laden Aus bowling attack 'confident of taking 20 wickets'

'We have plenty of options here to cover the forced changes of Mitchell Starc...

DRS fiasco: Smith says Kohli's comments 'completely wrong'

'Virat obviously stuck by his comments. From my point of view, they are...

Ranchi Test: Will pitch play a role in series decider?

The four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy is locked at 1-1 and the match at...

Kohli wants to bury the hatchet

Virat Kohli does not regret his showdown with Steve Smith over DRS but the...

How these girls in Jharkhand inspired Aussie cricketers

Australian cricketers visited Yuwa, an NGO based in the city, that provides a...

Australia batsman Voges, bowler Doherty retire

Late-blooming Australia batsman Adam Voges and spin bowler Xavier Doherty...

DRS row handled really well unlike Monkeygate scandal, claims Clarke

Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke on Tuesday lauded Board of Control...

Coach Kumble won't ask Kohli and Co. to curb aggression

India coach Anil Kumble on Tuesday said there is no need for his team to curb...

Test recall feels like a 'second debut' for Cummins

Handed a Test recall faster than he expected, Australian pacer Pat Cummins...

Ranchi misses Dhoni as it becomes Test venue

When Ranchi makes its Test debut, Dhoni will be busy leading his state in the...

Test of maturity for Kohli and Smith in Ranchi

Keeping a lid on emotion will be nearly as important as executing gameplans...

Question mark over Test fitness of Cummins

A recall for one-Test paceman Pat Cummins has been a long time coming but New...

'Australia is in no position to throw stones at India'

The legendary Ian Chappell feels Australia is in "no position to throw...

Surgery lay-off could render Mitch Marsh doubtful for Ashes

Marsh, a pace-bowling all-rounder, struggled with the shoulder injury...

Australia commence mind games, say 'pressure is right on India'

'I think they're feeling the pressure a little bit to be honest'

Who will fill the No 6 slot in Australia's batting line-up?

Ashton Agar and Usman Khawaja are the other two names doing the rounds, as...

ICC Test rankings: Ashwin tops bowlers and all-rounders' list

Indian captain Virat Kohli has had an ordinary Test series against Australia...

Can injured Lyon recover in time for the Ranchi Test?

'The last time I was here (in India, in 2013), the same thing happened in the...

Johnson calls Virat Kohli frustrated

Former Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Johnson has called India captain...

We have to beat India on skill: Wade

Australia wicketkeeper Matthew Wade, on Sunday, said his side will look to...

How Warner plans to counter Ashwin

Australia opener David Warner said he will not back down from playing his...

Australia bring in Cummins to replace injured Starc

The 23-year-old fast bowler has not played a Test since his stunning...

'Forget DRS controversy, the series should go on without any hiccups'

Committee of Administrators (COA) member Diana Edulji believes that the BCCI...

Will Starc's absence have huge impact in last 2 Tests?

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke feels that fast bowler Mitchell...

When Kumble came to Pujara's rescue yet again

Anil Kumble helped Pujara to overcome the challenges posed by Steve O'Keefe...

Saker to replace head coach Lehmann for India ODIs

Assistant coach David Saker will take charge of Australia for their one-day...

How Kumble helped Kohli and Co. to tackle O' Keefe

Kumble was seen bowling 'left-arm spin' on the nets, most likely to tackle...

Kohli hopes surface tension keeps India afloat in Ranchi

'It's always been slow and low, they know exactly what to expect there and we...

Here's how Australia aims to improve their T20 fortunes

Cricket Australia (CA) named Trevor Hohns as the full-time chairman of its...

Injured Starc ruled out of India series

The pace spearhead will return home to begin his rehabilitation, Cricket...

BCCI withdraws ICC complaint against Smith

BCCI CEO Rahul Johri had a meeting with his Australian counterpart James...

India keep Vijay but Pandya out for last two tests vs Australia

Injured opening batsman Murali Vijay has kept his place in India's squad for...

Miffed BCCI lodges official complaint against Smith, Handscomb

It has been learnt that BCCI has emailed the documents along with video...

Australia respect Kohli despite 'offensive' claims

Australia retain respect for Virat Kohli despite the India captain's "absurd"...

I am a lot more familiar with DRS now: Handscomb

Young Australia batsman Peter Handscomb, who took the blame for his captain...

DRS drama: Gavaskar criticises ICC for letting Smith off the hook

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the International Cricket...

Stoinis brought in for injured Mitch Marsh on bowling strength

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis was called up for Australia's two remaining Tests...

Is Dhoni influencing the pitch for 3rd Test in Ranchi?

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, on Wednesday, made a surprise...

ICC rules out action after BCCI and CA spar on DRS issue

The Virat Kohli-Steve Smith clash on the controversial DRS call today...

No action against Kohli, Smith on DRS issue: ICC

The International Cricket Council said it will take no action against Steve...

Smith's DRS referral input was like an Under-10 game, says Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin has taken a dig at Steve Smith's controversial move to...

DRS row: Smith must have learnt a lesson, says Steve Waugh

A 'brain fade' moment led to Steven Smith seeking dressing advice for a DRS...

DRS row: BCCI backs Kohli, wants ICC to step in

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday came out in strong...

Mitchell Marsh ruled out of Test series

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will return home from the ongoing tour...

Australia coach Lehmann dimisses Kohli's allegations

Australia coach Darren Lehmann dismissed Virat Kohli's allegation that his...

Batting a major worry for India ahead of third Test

India might have levelled the series against Australia with a dramatic 75-run...

Outrageous to question Smith's integrity: Cricket Australia

Firmly backing Steve Smith, Cricket Australia said questioning his integrity...

Ashwin, Jadeja jointly on top in ICC Test rankings

The Indian duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja on Wednesday became...

DRS row: Should ICC sanction Australia captain Smith?

Former India captains have called on cricket authorities to investigate...

No love lost between India and Aus -- When rows overshadowed cricket

There are those historic, memorable matches (the 1986 tied in Chennai, the...

'Loved the determination and aggression of every Indian player'

And congratulations were in store for the team.

Five-star Ashwin beats Hadlee's record

An all-round effort from Team India saw the hosts bundle out Australia for...

Smith admits to taking dressing room help for DRS

Steve Smith admitted on Tuesday that he made a mistake by seeking help from...

Smith cops stick over DRS controversy

Calls grow for action against Aus captain, Gavaskar, Laxman urge match...

Captain Kohli gets a '10 out of 10' from Gavaskar

India did well to bounce back on Day 4 to edge Australia by 75 runs in the...

When Virat Kohli likened his team to a snake!

'We never stop trying. We did not give in and we did not let the opposition...

Double delight for Team India after beating Aus in 2nd Test

By retaining the No.1 position till the April 1 cut off date, Virat Kohli's...

Kohli nearly accuses Smith of cheating over DRS row

'I have seen it twice while batting. I have seen their players looking...

'We knew if we got anything over 150, we had a chance'

The partnership between Rahane and Pujara hurt us, concedes Australia captain...

India level series as Australia crumble against spinners

Ravichandran Ashwin's 25th five-wicket haul was the cornerstone of India's...

PHOTOS: Ashwin spins India to series-levelling win

India beat Australia by 75 runs in the second Test to level the four-match...

Tempers flare as Kohli-Smith showdown continues

Things came to a boil between Indian captain Virat Kohli and his Australian...

Another 100 runs to the total will be worth gold: Rahul

The 24-year-old opener had missed a century at the first innings after being...

Day 3 belonged to Jadeja and India's bane -- the DRS

The last session of play on Day 3 of the 2nd Test in Bengaluru gave India a...

Virat Kohli and the DRS conundrum

India's batting coach Sanjay Bangar feels that one should not read too much...

What Aussies need to do to gain upper hand

Aiming at the stumps should be the way forward for Australia's quicks against...

India batting coach urges Rahul to be more responsible

India opener Lokesh Rahul must improve his temperament and put a bigger price...

This former Aussie great is 'losing respect' for Kohli

Wicket-keeping great Ian Healy says he is 'losing respect' for Indian captain...

2nd Test: Pujara, Rahul shine as India fightback on Day 3

Cheteshwar Pujara struck an unbeaten 79 as Indian batsmen gave a far better...

PHOTOS: Pujara, Rahane keep India afloat

Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane shared an unbroken fifth-wicket stand of...

Stats: Shaun Marsh continues good record against India

Australia took a 48-run lead on the back of some solid batting by Matt...

Lead conceded, but Pujara reckons India won the mini battles on Day 2

The Indian batsmen have been outwitted by Australian spinners in the ongoing...

Pujara, Renshaw play down Smith-Kohli banter

It was an engrossing day of cricket with both India and Australia trying to...

Australia content having batted entire day, says Renshaw

'It was really challenging to score off both the quicks and the spinners. It...

2nd Test: Australia take lead on day of see-saw battle

Young opener Matt Renshaw (60) and experienced Shaun Marsh (66) battled hard...

PHOTOS: Marsh, Renshaw hit fifties to put Australia in front

Shaun Marsh and Matt Renshaw struck contrasting half-centuries on an...

I'm pleased to get wicket of 'head of snake' Kohli: Lyon

Nathan Lyon is pleased to have bagged the prized wicket of 'head of the...

Check out Lyon's record-breaking feat...

Interesting numbers from Day 1 of Bangalore Test.

Will Ashwin be able to match Lyon's performance in Bengaluru Test?

Lokesh Rahul is hopeful that premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin would be...

PHOTOS: Lyon floors India with eight-wicket haul

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon claimed career-best figures of eight for 50 to help...

Lyon roars as India suffer another batting collapse

Nathan Lyon walked into the record books with career-best figures of 8 for 50...

Injured Vijay ruled out of second Test

India opener Murali Vijay was, on Saturday ruled out of the second cricket...

An open letter to Virat Kohli: O Captain! My Captain!

On the eve of the Bengaluru Test match, a diehard cricket fan pens a...

2nd Test: Smith sets unchanged Australia big first innings total target

Australia named an unchanged squad for the second Test against India on...

'It's time we focus on our skills rather than what Australians are saying'

Countering rival Australian captain Steven Smith's assertion that India were...

Kohli promises: You'll not see Pune-like bad performance again

Indian captain Virat Kohli, on Friday, assured that his team will never...

Bengaluru Test: Wary India seek turnaround against upbeat Australia

Virat Kohli will face the toughest battle of his fledgling captaincy career...

'India now know they have to be at their best to beat Australia'

If India bat first, won't be easy for Australia, feels Clarke

Ganguly says two aspects key to help Team India bounce back

The former India captain has also backed skipper Virat Kohli to come good in...

Kumble's straight talk on Rahane and the team combination

'There is no question of dropping Rahane. He has scored really well, he has...

Reverse swing will make Starc difference in Bengaluru Test

'These balls scuff up well early on. Reverse swing will be huge for us. If we...

Inability to adapt to conditions cost India Pune Test: Kumble

'It was one of those games where things didn't go our way and we just need to...

PHOTOS: Team India undergo optional training before 2nd Test

The hosts will look to bounce back and level the series in Bengaluru, and...

Bengaluru Test: Marsh wary of India's fightback

Brimming with confidence after an emphatic win over India in Pune Test,...

Michael Clark learns to drive 'tuk tuk' in Bengaluru

Former skipper Michael Clarke, who is officiating as a commentator in the...

Ready to bat at any position in Test team: Pandya

All-rounder Hardik Pandya, who is waiting for his Test debut, is confident...

Kohli to receive Polly Umrigar award; Ashwin bags Sardesai award

The India captain will become the first Indian cricketer to be bestowed with...

Renshaw's knock key to Australia's dominance in Pune, says Warner

Australia opener David Warner praised his junior partner Matthew Renshaw for...

How home loss to South Africa galvanised Australia...

Australia's defeat in the home series against South Africa helped them...

Pune wicket was not poor, it was a challenging wicket: Vijay

India's opening batsman Murali Vijay on Wednesday differed with International...

India won't be butterfingers, vows Murali Vijay

India opener Murali Vijay on Wednesday promised better catching from his side...

BCCI faces fine after 'poor' Test pitch

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could be fined almost 20,000...