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Wed, Mar 25, 2015
Superpowers collide in World Cup blockbuster at SCG

If familiarity between the two sides has not quite bred contempt, the...

It's more than just cricket when India-Australia take centre-stage

'There is going to be sledging, there is going to be banter' 'We'll do...

Tue, Mar 24, 2015
Don't Miss! The Rediff Cricket Show

This, we thought, was the perfect time to bring you the Rediff Cricket Chat,...

Mon, Mar 23, 2015
Intensity high as bitter rivals India-Australia set for semis faceoff

The love-hate relationship between Australia and India has added extra spice...

Mon, Mar 16, 2015
Predict your FOUR World Cup semi-finalists

As the tournament gets to the business end here's a chance to predict the...

Tue, Mar 3, 2015
Check out the most BUZZED team in World Cup

India most buzzed team in CWC while 'favourites' Australia fail to impress...

Tue, Feb 3, 2015
Schedule: ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

The ICC World Cup 2015 will be staged in Australia and New Zealand from...

Sat, Jan 31, 2015
Tri-series: Johnson's return to spur Aus against inconsistent England

In what will be a dress rehearsal of their opening game in the World Cup, an...

Gavaskar terms India's batsmen 'escapist' after flop show in Australia

Legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar has criticised India's batsmen,...

Clarke registers fifty in grade cricket match

Australia's World Cup captain Michael Clarke struck a fine half-century in a...

Aus captain Clarke denies rift with teammates

According to AFP, Clarke said the six-and-a-half weeks he had spent...

Thu, Jan 29, 2015
Focus on bowlers as India face England in virtual semi-final

England start as the favourites but India have a golden chance to reverse...

Australia's batting star Smith credits IPL for success

The Australia batsman said IPL taught him to adapt to different situations.

Tri-series: Dhoni backs Dhawan to come good in must-win tie

'Ultimately the plan is to have 15 players who are fit and doing decently...

Wed, Jan 28, 2015
Exclusive! Dravid, Laxman spot the chinks in Dhawan's armour

India batting icons Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman tell Harish Kotian what...

Sat, Jan 24, 2015
Kohli will hold the key to India's fortunes at the World Cup

Former India captain Rahul Dravid believes that India's batting is heavily...

Wed, Jan 21, 2015
Australian players respect the game and opposition: Haddin

Australia's wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin said his team is quite...

Tue, Jan 20, 2015
What did Dhoni reveal to the Test team on the day he quit?

Wriddhiman does acknowledge that he didn't score too many runs despite...

Gabba ODI PHOTOS: Fantastic Finn flattens India

Pacer Steven Finn (5 for 33) starred in England's nine-wicket win over India...

Finn takes 5 as England humiliate India at Gabba

World champions India suffered a humiliating nine-wicket defeat against...

Mon, Jan 19, 2015
Can bowlers help India bounce back against England?

Jolted by the loss to Australia in their opening match, India will look to...

Should cricket have yellow cards for flaring tempers?

'There is a growing concern that David Warner's thuggish behaviour has gone...

Raina relieved on regaining form after Test flop

Suresh Raina said he would have been left devastated had India failed to...

Sun, Jan 18, 2015
We were in some bother as India are a good side: Starc

After bagging back-to-back man of the match awards in the ongoing cricket...

Rohit knows how to build an innings after good start: Dhoni

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni praised Rohit Sharma, who has been in...

Dhoni blames new ball bowlers for India's loss

Indian captain Mahendra Singh blamed his opening bowlers for the four-wicket...

Rohit ton in vain as Starc's six sinks India at MCG

Rohit Sharma's sizzling century went in vain as Australia survived a few...

PHOTOS: Starc sends India crashing to defeat at MCG

Australia beat India by four wickets in a nail-biting finish after...

Bailey in doubt for next ODI, Smith likely to lead Australia

Steven Smith is likely to captain Australia in the next ODI of the...

2nd ODI: Sharma in verbal spat with Aus players

Tempers flared during the second One-dayer of the ongoing cricket tri-series...

'Warner is the reason why Australia are favourites for the World Cup'

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell feels New Zealand are the dark horses...

Sat, Jan 17, 2015
Tri Series: Perfect setting for experimentation

All set to defend their cricket World Cup crown in less than a month, India...

Fri, Jan 16, 2015
Points Table: Tri-series in Australia

How the teams are placed in the tri-series involving Australia, India and...

Warner blazes as Australia ease past England in tri-series opener

Australia rode David Warner's belligerent 127 to chase down a modest target...

Fletcher blames bowlers' inexperience for poor show in Aus Tests

India's bowlers may have come under severe criticism for a below-par showing...

Thu, Jan 15, 2015
Dhoni wants an encore at the World Cup

"Irrespective of what sport you play, it is always a blessing to represent...

Team India's new ODI kit made of recycled plastic bottles

Dhoni's inputs reflect in design, Virat had a say in the fit, BCCI tweeted...

Wed, Jan 14, 2015
India, Australia battle for ODI top spot ahead of World Cup

Reigning champion India will be bidding to gain further momentum and become...

Will hiring a good bowling coach help India's Test future?

Former Australia captain, Dean Jones, is of the view that India Test captain...

Mon, Jan 12, 2015
Mindset has to change while selecting bowlers for overseas tours: Kumble

Former captain Anil Kumble believe the mindset of the Indian team management...

'Kohli is someone whom Indian cricket can plan long-term with'

Batting legend Rahul Dravid has backed Virat Kohli to lead the Indian...

Sat, Jan 10, 2015
Bowling surely let the team down on this tour: Gavaskar

Coming down heavily on the Indian bowling attack in Australia, former...

Pitches did not break up as much as expected: Smith

Australia skipper Steven Smith said that the pitches did not "break up quite...

We need to improve our bowling big time, says captain Kohli

Captain Virat Kohli on Saturday made it clear that fighting spirit alone...

PHOTOS: India escape with a draw in Sydney; Australia win series 2-0

Opener Murali Vijay hit a half-century as India's batsmen survived some...

Fri, Jan 9, 2015
Ashwin spins his way to new highs

Steve Smith led the way with another good knock as Australia raced to 251...

'Spin will play major role on Day 5 at SCG'

His 39-ball 66 blitz may have helped Australia amass a massive 348-runs...

PHOTOS: Smith breaks Bradman's record to give Australia big lead

Australia captain Steve Smith slammed a half-century to break Don Bradman's...

Thu, Jan 8, 2015
Only way was 'up' for Rahul after nightmare debut

Indian opener Lokesh Rahul showed the sort of grit that his mentor Rahul...

Starc reprimanded for Vijay send-off

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc was reprimanded for "exaggerated...

Kohli first to hit 3 hundreds in consecutive innings as captain

Lokesh Rahul put behind a failed debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to...

Plethora of records for Kohli... surpasses Dravid and Chappell

Captain Virat Kohli broke a plethora of records while scoring his 10th Test...

'I have to discipline my shot selection lot more'

Criticised for failing in his debut Test in Melbourne, young batsman Lokesh...

Spidercam in focus as Lehmanm defends sloppy Smith

Australia coach Darren Lehmann said more thought needed to be given to the...

PHOTOS, Day 3: Kohli, Rahul strike tons as Australia spill catches

India captain Virat Kohli and opener Lokesh Rahul led India to safer shores,...

Sydney Test: Kohli leads India's fight back with 10th hundred

Lokesh Rahul hit his maiden century, Virat Kohli his fourth of the series...

Smith holds Spidercam guilty for dropped catch

'Captain Steve Smith was distracted by one of the wires in his eye line....

Wed, Jan 7, 2015
Clarke's recuperation ahead of schedule

Injured Australian captain Michael Clarke said on Wednesday that his...

Chappell, Clarke question Kohli's tactics

Just into his second Test as India captain, Virat Kohli has come under...

Starc's celebration gets no approval from captain Smith

Mitchell Starc's send-off celebration after dismissing Indian opener Murali...

I always look at the team first, says Australia captain Smith

The success against India this summer has been outstanding from a team and...

Stats: Australia's top six score 50s as India suffer again

This provided only the sixth such instance in Test cricket of the first six...

Another hundred for Smith as Australia dominate Day 2

Steve Smith completed his fourth century in as many matches on Wednesday as...

Run-machine Smith equals Bradman, Kallis with 4th consecutive ton

Australian captain Steve Smith on Wednesday equalled the legendary Sir...

Tue, Jan 6, 2015
Sydney Test: Rohit getting match-practice for World Cup?

'Rohit has been dropped two Tests back and then to bring him back, it's a...

Mon, Jan 5, 2015
Kohli will take Indian cricket places

From winning the Under-19 World Cup to becoming Test captain, Virat Kohli...

Local boy Smith ready to lead Australia in emotional Sydney Test

Relishing the challenge of squaring off against new Indian captain Virat...

Team India go cruising along Sydney Harbour

In what came as a welcome break from the on-field grind, the Indian cricket...

Sun, Jan 4, 2015
'Kohli is a fiery character and plays with his heart on his sleeve'

The Australian mind games targeting India's new Test captain Virat Kohli...

Emotional Warner unsure about SCG return

Australia opening batsman David Warner is unsure how he will cope with an...

'Dhoni took everyone by surprise; this news was a bolt from blue'

New Indian captain Virat Kohli should channelise his aggressive attitude in...

Johnson out of final Test against India

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has been ruled out of next week's...

Sat, Jan 3, 2015
Dhoni has done a wonderful job as India captain: Clarke

He might have copped a lot of criticism for his uninspiring leadership in...

Smith might be a bit more aggressive during 4th Test: McGrath

Fast bowling great Glenn McGrath feels Australia captain Steven Smith's...

'It will be bit daunting to walk out onto SCG in Hughes' shadow'

Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle has claimed that it would be a little bit...

India needs to change its bowling strategy for Sydney Test: Chappell

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell feels even though he backs the hosts...

Why Dhawan has failed in Tests; how he can succeed

Former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody said the India opener first needs to...

We want more bounce and grass, Aussie pacer Harris tells curators

Australia fast bowler Ryan Harris has joined team mate Mitchell Johnson in...

I feel I'm under pressure when I'm not scoring runs: Watson

Australia all-rounder Shane Watson said memories of Phil Hughes will flood...

I love Kohli; he is a little bull-terrier in his own right: Richards

Virat Kohli has got a new admirer for his on-field aggression in none other...

Fri, Jan 2, 2015
Kohli most popular cricketer on Twitter with over 5 million followers

India's new Test captain Virat Kohli has 5,004,544 followers on Twitter,...

India eye fresh start as new skipper Kohli takes charge

India would be keen to finish off the four-match series on a high with a...

Was Dhoni right in quitting in the middle of a series? Tell us!

Did Mahendra Singh Dhoni desert a sinking ship or was it a courageous...

Dhoni recommended Hussey for Indian coach's job after Fletcher?

Former Australia captain Michael Hussey said he was surprised by reports...

Kohli will probably be more aggressive than Dhoni, says Johnson

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson believes the volatile batsman will...

Australia will put up a fine show for Hughes at SCG, says Siddle

Australia medium-pacer Peter Siddle said his team is keen to put up a fine...

Thu, Jan 1, 2015
Australia PM Abbott defends Smith's tactics at MCG

Australian PM Tony Abbott came in defence of young Australian captain Steven...

Axar, Raina likely to get a go in Sydney Test

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's retirement from Test cricket has left the Indian...

Hazlewood wanted to have a go at Indians in last four overs

Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood feels that had they bowled the last four...

Rahane, Ashwin in fray to become Kohli's deputy

The sudden retirement of Mahendra Singh Dhoni from Test cricket has raised...

We've played India totally out of the series: Haddin

Defending his team's tactics in the drawn third cricket Test against India,...

'Dhoni's left Indian cricket in a better place than it was when he took over'

Left surprised by Mahendra Singh Dhoni's retirement from Test cricket,...

Team India have high tea with Australia PM Abbott

Players from both sides posed for the official photo session with Abbott at...

Wed, Dec 31, 2014
Team for tri-series and World Cup to be picked on Jan 6: Patel

The Indian ODI squad for the upcoming triangular cricket series in Australia...

Indian team in Sydney; Dhoni's retirement speculation continues

The Indian cricket team flew to Sydney and preferred to spent the day...

Smith jumps to fifth in ICC Test rankings, Kohli 15th

In the ICC Player Rankings for Test bowlers, Australia's Ryan Harris has...

Australia brace for emotional Sydney Test

Emotions are set to run high at the venue where late Australian opener...

We haven't even started with Virat Kohli yet: Aus coach Lehmann

Australia coach Darren Lehmann on Wednesday said the home side is liking the...

Surprised to be picked for Sydney Test against India, says Agar

The 21-year-old was added to the Australian for the fourth and final Test...

Dhoni earned players' respect by walking the talk: Dravid

- 'He led more by example than by rhetoric or by words' - 'If there are kids...

Bike-loving Dhoni ends his long test ride

India's most successful Test captain also presided over a dismal away record...

Tue, Dec 30, 2014
In-form Kohli records best showing by a visiting No. 4 in Australia!

Virat Kohli's tally is the highest by a visiting No. 4 player in a Test...

'Retirement from Test cricket won't affect Brand Dhoni'

Ad guru Prahlad Kakkar, on the other hand, believes Dhoni's saleability...

Declaration anxiety dashes Marsh's home ton hopes

A Test match that ended in a forgettable draw between Australia and India on...

Dhoni should have retired after Test series: Prasanna

"To me it was a real surprise. I thought he will play for one or two more...

Aus captain Smith blames India for drawn Melbourne Test

Australia captain Steven Smith defended his decision to declare late and...

Tributes to Dhoni: 'Valiant while you led. Valiant in your departure'

Cricketers from across the world reacted with surprise and lavished praise...

Left-arm spinner Agar included in Australia squad for Sydney Test

Left-arm spinner Ashton Agar will join Australia's squad for the fourth and...

Figure out captain cool Dhoni's Test career!

Check out the detailed statistical analysis of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's record...

Dhoni gave a whole new dimension to Indian cricket: Gavaskar

- 'I still think that he had 2 or 3 more years of cricket left in him' -...

To hell with the scoreline, says team director Ravi Shastri

- 'Give this side 12 months and you watch, they will be a bullet side' -...

Dhoni quit Tests 'to concentrate on ODI and T20 formats', says BCCI

The burden of playing in all the three formats eventually took a toll on...

India's string of away Test defeats a blot on Dhoni's captaincy record

Under his captaincy, India took over the No. 1 ranking in Test cricket for...

It's just a matter of time before we start delivering: Dhoni

- 'Yes, quite happy with a draw' - 'Bowlers did a very good job' - 'We have...

India captain Dhoni retires from Tests; Kohli to lead in fourth Test

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni retired from Test cricket immediate...

PHOTOS, Day 5: India draw third Test but Australia win series

Images from the final day's play of the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket...

Heartbreaking! Marsh joins select club of run out on 99!

Australian batsman Shaun Marsh on Tuesday became only the 16th player in the...

Mon, Dec 29, 2014
Rogers joins the likes of Simpson, Ponting, Bradman

Despite the Indian bowlers working hard to improve their chances of a win in...

Kohli's aggression could backfire badly: Gavaskar

Not too impressed with Virat Kohli's outbursts on and off the field, former...

If Kohli wants to play aggressive, let him: Warner

Unfazed by an aggressive Virat Kohli, Australian opener David Warner said...

No love lost between Kohli and Johnson as verbal volleys continue

A day after expressing his displeasure at Australia's on-field banter, India...

Healy reckons bad blood between India and Australia out of control

Former Australian Test great Ian Healy is of the opinion that the bad blood...

Sun, Dec 28, 2014
Run-machine Kohli emulates batting great Gavaskar!

Virat Kohli became only the second Indian batsman after Sunil Gavaskar to...

PHOTOS: Kohli, Rahane hit tons before Australia fight back

Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane struck fluent centuries as India fought back...

Rahane, Kohli hit centuries to defy Australia at MCG

Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli struck rousing centuries to drive India to...

Kohli-Johnson verbal volleys spice things up on Day 3

India vice-captain Virat Kohli's temperament was once again tested after the...

Sat, Dec 27, 2014
Dhoni has struggled as Test captain for a while, says Ganguly

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels that current skipper Mahendra...

I have no expectations from Indian bowling attack: Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar has been quite unhappy with Team India's performance.

Amazing Smith is Australia's new milestone man!

Captain Steven Smith's domination reached new heights at the Melbourne...

Dhoni sets record for most stumpings in Test cricket

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni broke the world record for most number...

'India didn't have an answer for the way we were playing'

Captain Steven Smith scored a big century and then grabbed a sharp catch to...

The score is par for this pitch: Ashwin

- 'We will continue to target Haddin with short-pitched deliveries in the...

Bruised Warner misses Day 2 action after injury in nets

David Warner failed to take field against India in the ongoing Boxing Day...

Regret my act of dissent in 1981: Gavaskar

- 'As Indian captain I was not supposed to act in that manner. In no way I...

PHOTOS, Day 2: Smith century adds to India's agony

Steven Smith scored a brilliant century (192) as Australia recorded a...

Mitch Marsh ruled out of Sydney Test

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the fourth...

Fri, Dec 26, 2014
From hitting big scores to sledging, Smith leads from the front

From bashing big scores to firing back a few choice words at sledging...

PHOTOS, Day 1, 3rd Test: Honours shared, but Smith shines again

Captain Steven Smith was well-entrenched for his third century in successive...

Captain Smith anchors Australia on attritional opening day at MCG

Young captain Steven Smith compiled a watchful half-century to guide...

Wed, Dec 24, 2014
Clarke will have different view of Boxing Day Test; joins commentary team

Australia's injured skipper Michael Clarke will join the Channel Nine...

India's biggest weakness: 'They don't believe they can win away'

Matthew Hayden feels the tourists do not seem to believe that they can win...

Clarke recovery on track, hopes to be fit in time for World Cup

Australia batsman Michael Clarke has said his recovery from surgery on his...

Hazlewood and fellow Australian pacers have only one goal in sight

- 'It's always our goal to take 20 wickets' - 'It backfired at the Gabba...

Tue, Dec 23, 2014
Kohli surpasses Tendulkar on Twitter!

Virat Kohli heads the list with a total base of 4,870,190 fans, which is...

Bhuvneshwar on road to recovery, eyes Boxing Day Test at MCG

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's hopes of playing in the Melbourne match increased after...

India's sledging attempt backfired in Brisbane: Johnson

The Australian fast bowler said that verbal exchanges with the Indian...

India is going to be aggressive, warns Haddin

India have set an aggressive tone to the ongoing four-match Test series.

Batting at No 3 good spot to fire up Joe Burns

Queensland cricket coach Stuart Law has said that he wants Joe Burns, who...

It's a shame! Indian spinners are hurting the team's chances

The absence of an attacking spin bowler in the Indian side is hurting the...

'Out of runs' Haddin reckons perfect timing for Smith captaincy

- 'I think they've made a very brave and good decision in making Steve the...

Watson forced to leave nets practice after being hit by bouncer

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson was forced to cut short his training...

Boxing Day Test: How the teams stack up at MCG

With Australia taking a 2-0 lead in the four-match Test series against...

Mon, Dec 22, 2014
Boxing Day Test: India's pride at stake at the MCG

India looking to avoid a seventh straight Test loss on Australian soil.

Left-arm spinner Axar to replace injured Jadeja for last 2 Tests

Gujarat's left-arm spinner Axar Patel got his maiden Test call up when he...

Psychological warfare is important to intimidate, says Johnson

Mitchell Johnson talks about the importance of instilling fear in the rivals.

Umpires get thumbs up from Nathan Lyon

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon said officials have done a good job.

Australia's Burns 'pinching himself' over selection for 3rd Test

Joe Burns's selection in the Australian cricket team for the third Test...

Sun, Dec 21, 2014
India winless, Dhoni sees improvement in batting approach

Mahendra Singh Dhoni says the Indian cricket team's approach to batting in...

Australia captain Smith fined for slow over rate

Australia captain Steve Smith was fined 60 perc ent of his match fee for a...

Injury worries for Australia before Boxing Day Test

Injuries worries to in-form opener David Warner and allrounder Mitch Marsh...

Sat, Dec 20, 2014
Indians should avoid verbal spats with Australians: Gavaskar

I am lauding the Australians for the way they tampered the verbal spats.

Stats: Skipper Smith sizzles; Dhoni claims unwanted record

Statistical highlights from the day's play.

Dhawan cancelled hospital trip to resume his innings

Dhawan was forced to cancel a trip to hospital for X-Rays on the injury and...

Johnson, Smith lift Australia to victory in Brisbane

Australia made a meal of it but successfully chased down 128 for a...

No veg food! Angry Ishant storms out of Gabba at lunch on Day 3

pacer Ishant Sharma left the Gabba at lunch on the third day on Saturday,...

Fri, Dec 19, 2014
Tons on captaincy debut: Kohli, Smith do a first in same series!

How rare is it for two players to score hundreds on captaincy debut in the...

Smith pats his 'tail' after handsome lead over India

More than his hundred on debut as captain Steven Smith was happy that...

Stats: Hazlewood, Johnson, Starc among the runs

Steven Smith (133) became the ninth Australian to score a century on...

Umesh Yadav explains how India's plans went haywire...

Pacer Umesh Yadav conceded that the Indian bowlers' plans went awry as they...

Johnson again proves he is not just a tail-ender!

With a batting average of just a shade under 30, the pugnacious Mitchell...

PHOTOS, Day 3: Smith, tail-enders inspire Australia's fightback

India lost the crucial wicket of opener Murali Vijay after Steven Smith led...

Smith, Johnson give Australia edge at Gabba

Skipper Steve Smith scored a controlled 133, Mitchell Johnson a...

Thu, Dec 18, 2014
Home highs for Hazlewood, Haddin

Josh Hazlewood and Brad Haddin set new milestones as Australia, replying to...

Safe hands Ashwin happy with no slip-ups

India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin is delighted that the hard work he has...

Hazlewood confident about Test future after fifer on debut

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood said the five-wicket haul against India...

I was good enough to bat in Australian conditions, says Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin believes India has a grip on the second Test against...

Classy Vijay no longer India's unsung hero

In Murali Vijay the team has now rediscovered a technically sound, highly...

PHOTOS, Day 2: Hazlewood, Smith lead Australia's fightback

Australia were 221 for 4 at close of play, in response to India's 408, on...

Hazlewood takes five before Yadav's strikes lift India

Umesh Yadav took three wickets on his comeback to Test cricket before...

High-five Hazlewood makes opportunity count

Josh Hazlewood had to wait a while for his Test debut but no one can accuse...

'Soft? Warne used those words? That's very harsh'

Shane Warne found himself at the centre of another one when he called pacer...

Haddin equals Australian wicket-keeping record

Brad Haddin equalled the record for most dismissals in a Test innings by an...

Wed, Dec 17, 2014
Clarke feels sorry for India over Pujara's wrong dismissal

Umpires' poor performance comes to the fore even as India's stand against...

ODI Rankings: India just 0.2 points behind No 1 Australia

India may be way behind Australia in the Test rankings, but the World Cup...

Did you know? Kohli is Indian dressing room clown

When the cameras are off; Virat Kohli turns into the clown of the Indian...

PHOTOS, Day 1: Vijay's century caps India's dominance at Gabba

Images from Day 1 of the second Test between India and Australia played at...

Vijay flays ailing Australia with Brisbane hundred

Indian opener Murali Vijay put Australia to the sword in their Brisbane...

Harris sympathises with injured Clarke's honesty on playing mortality

- 'I honestly think Michael will be back after this hamstring surgery' -...

Mitchell Marsh injures hamstring at Gabba; adds to Australia's woes

Australia's injury woes deepened on Wednesday when a hamstring problem...

Tue, Dec 16, 2014
Record favours Australia as teams head to Gabba for second Test

With the second Test set to start on Wednesday, here is a quick fact check...

Dhoni unconcerned about India's poor record at Gabba

- 'The aggressive approach was the right one. The approach will remain the...

Marsh brothers join list of Australia's Test siblings

Joining a select group that was last represented more than a decade ago, two...

Gabba Test set to unveil tale of two captains

With Steven Smith now helming the Australian affairs, and Mahendra Singh...

Hazelwood debut rings in change for Aus bowling attack

Captain Steven Smith is looking forward to Hazlewood making full use of the...

Shaun Marsh replaces Clarke, pacer Hazlewood gets call-up for second Test

Injured pacer Harris sidelined; Siddle dropped.

Mon, Dec 15, 2014
'Kohli was always looking to win Adelaide Test'

Former India players Maninder Singh and Chetan Chauhan have thrown their...

Gavaskar calls for end to Dhoni-Kohli captaincy debate

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar strongly feels that people should...

Indian cricketers' security tightened in Brisbane after hostage crisis

No decision yet on the fate of the Sydney Test, which starts December 26,...

Speed, the new weapon for India's pace bowlers!

Impressed with the camaraderie India's pacers share among themselves,...

Clarke to undergo surgery on Tuesday, doubtful for World Cup

Australian cricket officials are still no closer to knowing whether Michael...

Meet Australia's new Test captain Steve Smith

Australia's 45th Test captain Steve Smith started his career as a promising...

No change in tactics as Steve Smith thrust into hot seat

- 'As a captain, I think first and foremost I'll try to lead from the front...

In the Adelaide defeat, there's an Indian victory!

The result in the first Test against Australia was expected, if one takes a...

Smith to lead Australia Test team, becomes third youngest captain

'He is an exceptional young man who is highly regarded by the National...

Sat, Dec 13, 2014
PHOTOS, 1st Test: Lyon roars as Australia script thrilling victory

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon claimed seven wickets (7-152) to help the Aussies...

''The boys were willing to lose in order to win'

Australia captain Michael Clarke termed India captain Kohli's hundred as a...

There's a chance I may never play again: Clarke

Michael Clarke all but ruled himself out of the remainder of the Test series...

Proud Kohli has no regrets after India go down in Adelaide

- 'At no point did we back off. If at any stage that we had in mind that we...

Lyon spins Australia to victory despite Kohli century

Australia beat India by 48 runs in a thrilling end to the first Test at...

Fri, Dec 12, 2014
India can still win Adelaide Test: Gavaskar

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar believes India can win the Adelaide Test if...

Warner does a Bradman: Second Aussie to hit tons in each innings vs India

David Warner punished a wasteful India with his second century as Australia...

'There's a nice rough area for Lyon to exploit tomorrow'

He may have made scoring look easy on the Adelaide track by notching...

Run-machine Warner completes 1000 runs in calendar year

Australia's David Warner, on Friday, completed 1000 runs in 2014 en route...

Warner's second straight hundred puts Australia in command

Opener David Warner extended his purple patch with the bat, scoring his...

Warner, Indian players in war of words over no-ball dismissal

David Warner and Varun Aaron got involved in a war of words after the home...

Thu, Dec 11, 2014
Captain Kohli's ton inspires Team India's strong reply

Virat Kohli became only the third Indian to score a hundred on his captaincy...

Jittery Aussies rattled after Kohli hit by bouncer

Australia's nervous players rushed to check on India captain Virat Kohli...

Wed, Dec 10, 2014
I wasn't quite as patient as I am now, says Smith after unbeaten 162

Steven Smith's unbeaten knock on Day 2 of the first Test against India...

Clarke follows Punter's footsteps... records 2,000 Test runs vs India

Rain played spoilsport on Day 2 of the first Test between Australia and...

'Indian batsmen confident of making up for the bowlers'

India might be left with a mountain of runs to climb in the first Test in...

'The strength and courage Clarke has shown is unbelievable'

Australian batsman Steve Smith feels skipper Michael Clarke has shown...

PHOTOS: India's bowling exposed, Aus batsmen reign on Day 2

Captain Michael Clarke battled through pain to score 128 and Steve Smith...

Injured Clarke inspires Australia with gutsy hundred

Australia captain Michael Clarke retired hurt on 60 with a lower back injury...

This is best bowling attack India will have in near future: Ishant

I don't think there is any upcoming bowler in the fray who is capable of...

Captain courageous: Injured Clarke scores brave ton in first Test

Injured Australia captain Michael Clarke completed an inspiring century...

Tue, Dec 9, 2014
India stage late fightback after Warner's century on Day 1

David Warner hit a sparkling 145 from 163 balls before India captured a...

Watson takes over Hughes's locker in Adelaide Oval

Australia all-rounder Shane Watson had the unique honour of using the...

Adelaide celebrates life of Hughes, Australia's '13th man'

The departed cricketer was named his national team's '13th man' as the first...

Mon, Dec 8, 2014
Watson says Clarke will score a century in Hughes's honour

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson says he will be 'extremely surprised' if...

PHOTOS: Team India go through the grind at net session in Adelaide

Team India, set for a gruelling tour of Australia, looked in top gear as...

From Amarnath to Dhoni: How India fared against Australia over the years!

India's rivalry with Australia dates back to 1947-48 when Lala Amarnath's...

Hughes tragedy won't stop me from playing aggressive, warns Johnson

Australia's bowlers will not shy away from sending down a barrage of short...

In Photos: Abbott shows he is ready for his SCG return

Australian bowler Sean Abbott, who bowled the bouncer that led to the death...

Sun, Dec 7, 2014
Australia brace for emotional Test in Adelaide

The first Test Australia hosts against India this week is set to be fraught...

Lehmann's emotional email to Aussie players

Australian coach Darren Lehmann wrote an inspiring and emotional email to...

Presenting, new and improved Cheteshwar Pujara!

Cheteshwar Pujara is confident that his scoring touch will return in the...

Range of tributes to honour Hughes ahead of first Test

Cricket Australia will hold a range of tributes to honour the late Phillip...

Australia v India: Dhoni's captaincy under the microscope

Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be put through the wringer when the four-Test...

Sat, Dec 6, 2014
Michael Clarke relieved of media duties ahead of Adelaide Test

Australian captain Michael Clarke,who has been under intense emotional...

Australian players to wear No.408 as tribute to Phil Hughes

In a tribute to late Phillip Hughes, the Australian cricket team has decided...

'Adelaide Test will be the biggest mental battle for Australia'

An Australia team still mourning the tragic death of Phillip Hughes face the...

'We want Michael Clarke out there leading our team in Adelaide'

Vice-captain Brad Haddin is hopeful of Michael Clarke leading the Australian...

'The Aussies must play aggressive cricket but tone down sledging'

Former captain Allan Border wants the current team to play "hard-edged...

Fri, Dec 5, 2014
Australia v India Tests: The score thus far...

As India go in to the four-match Test series against Australia that...

Australia's pacers show no signs of shying away from bouncers

Australia's cricketers returned to their aggressive brand of cricket in the...

Hughes tragedy casts shadow over India-Australia series

India and Australia might be sworn enemies on the cricket field but the two...

CA grateful to BCCI for their understanding, support

Touched by India's support in the aftermath of Phillip Hughes's death,...

Will hamstrung Clarke be fit in time for first Test?

'We'll get him batting tomorrow and see how he goes'

Should bowlers refrain from bowling bouncers in India-Aus Test series?

Just to clear the air, the first ball of the game, each game, should just be...

Thu, Dec 4, 2014
Australia coach Lehmann calls team to muster courage for first Test

'We hope the boys can find the inner strength to play the game in the way...

Wed, Dec 3, 2014
'Rescheduling of the Australia-India Test series was not perfect'

Cricket Australia chief Executive James Sutherland has admitted that the...

Tue, Dec 2, 2014
Australia tour: Triangular ODI series schedule tweaked to give India rest

India will take on Australia in the second ODI of the tri-series, also...

Recuperating Dhoni likely to join team in Adelaide

Meanwhile, Australia skipper Michael Clarke, who was entangled in a war of...

Sat, Nov 29, 2014
Fast bowlers never use bouncers to hurt anyone, says Irfan Pathan

Former India pacer Irfan Pathan says the death of Australian batsman Phil...

Thu, Nov 27, 2014
Gavaskar feels India, Aus players not in right frame of mind for first Test

Phillip Hughes's sad demise barely a week before the first India and...

Wed, Nov 26, 2014
Schedule: ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 will be staged in Australia and New Zealand...

Mon, Nov 10, 2014
Figure out India's Test squad for Australia

Following Monday's selection, Rajneesh Gupta presents the Test career...

Rahul to prepare for Aus on bouncy tracks

I am planning to practice against the wet tennis balls from 18 yards and...