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India tour of Australia 2018

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...

Fri, Feb 15, 2019
Kohli, Bumrah back for Aus ODIs; Karthik and Jadeja left out

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

Sat, Feb 2, 2019
Australia tour of India: Visakhapatnam to host first T20I

Bengaluru will host the second T20 International on February 27 instead of...

Sun, Jan 20, 2019
The 'weak link' in Aussie squad

Australia's white-ball skipper Aaron Finch admitted that he was a 'weak link'...

MS Dhoni: 'Still the world's best ODI finisher'

Chappell saluted Dhoni's nerve and longevity.

Is Kohli the greatest ODI batsman ever? Tell us!

Kohli, the world's No 1 Test and ODI batsman, led India through a historic...

Fri, Jan 18, 2019
'No one is more committed to Indian cricket than Dhoni'

'He is a legend. He will go down as one of our great cricketers. I have never...

India has found right team balance before World Cup, feels Kohli

It is the first time India remained unbeaten on Australian soil in all three...

India have been too good for us all summer: Langer

Aus coach lauds Dhoni's fitness

The similarities and differences between Kohli and Tendulkar

India's head coach Ravi Shastri says the two batting greats have a lot in...

Kohli on Team India's strengths and worries

The skipper said that there has been a lot of experimentation at number four,...

Man of the Series Dhoni proves naysayers wrong

Batting at number four, Dhoni, who generally bats at number six, anchored...

PHOTOS: Chahal, Dhoni steer India to historic ODI series win in Australia

Yuzvendra Chahal shone with the ball, while Mahendra Singh Dhoni rekindled...

Thu, Jan 17, 2019
People make mistakes, let's move on: Ganguly on Pandya-Rahul

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said 'we should move on'...

Confident India eye historic triumph at MCG

The Men in Blue have never won a bilateral ODI contest on Australian soil.

Pandya is very crucial for our team: Dhawan

India opener Shikhar Dhawan said suspended fast-bowling all-rounder Hardik...

Check out India's plans for series-deciding MCG ODI

India will continue to target Australia's under-pressure openers Alex Carey...

Lyon's form not a worry for skipper Finch

Nathan Lyon has failed to take a wicket in Australia's ongoing One-day series...

Wed, Jan 16, 2019
Here's what Tendulkar wants Dhoni to do...

Tendulkar expects Dhoni to control the game from one end now

'You cannot calculate Dhoni's value'

Dhoni turned back the clock with a match-winning half century against...

Yet again, Kohli bats for Test cricket

Kohli warned that youngsters will have mental problems if they don't embrace...

'India benefitting from Dhoni's finishing ability'

Mahendra Singh Dhoni knows how to pace his innings according to varied match...

Tue, Jan 15, 2019
Why MS Dhoni is still relevant

Dhoni slammed an unbeaten 55 off 54 balls after Kohli laid the foundation for...

PHOTOS: Superb India overpower Aus to win 2nd ODI, level series

IMAGES from the 2nd ODI played between Australia and India at Adelaide on...

Team wants me to finish games batting at No. 6: Karthik

Dinesh Karthik says the Indian team management has identified the role of a...

BCCI begins inquiry against Pandya, Rahul

Suspended India players Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul on Tuesday gave their...

PIX: Captain Kohli leads from the front as India level series

Virat Kohli smashed his 39th one-day international century as India claimed a...

Mon, Jan 14, 2019
Should Hardik and Rahul get another chance?

Appealing that another chance be given to Hardik Pandya and K L Rahul, who...

'Series win against India would mean a lot for us'

Australia vice-captain Alex Carey said the ODI series win against a top team...

In Bumrah's absence, Bhuvi is India's yorker specialist

Jasprit Bumrah is India's resident yorker specialist but in absence of...

India viewing next two ODIs as knockouts

'We know it won't be ... easy for us as we are playing away from home'

Will Maxwell get promoted up the order in 2nd ODI?

'To have Glenn Maxwell sitting in the sheds ready to go with two, three overs...

Focus on Dhoni's form as India gear up for do-or-die match

The former captain's struggling innings of 51 off 96 balls and his failure to...

Sun, Jan 13, 2019
Revealed! 'Pant very much in India's World Cup plans'

Rishabh Pant is a 'champion cricketer in the making', who is very much in the...

Punjab youngster Gill ready to take giant strides for India

Shubman Gill has broken into the national team sooner than he expected and...

Rayudu reported for suspect bowling action

The part-time spinner must now have his bowling action tested within 14 days...

Can he play the finisher's role for India in ODIs?

Tamil Nadu all-rounder Vijay Shankar believes that India 'A' coach Rahul...

Sat, Jan 12, 2019
Sydney ODI: The turning point

Jhye Richardson said Australia were lucky to get Mahendra Singh Dhoni out...

Which position should Dhoni bat in ODIs?

The former India captain made a slow 51 from 96 balls in India's 34-run...

Rai wants 'quick inquiry', Edulji fears 'cover up'

The two-member Committee of Administrators (CoA) is yet again divided and...

Dhoni 5th Indian to score 10000 ODI runs

While the right-handed Dhoni had crossed the 10,000-run mark in the format in...

PIX: Australia record 1000th win across formats

It was only a fourth win in 20 one-dayers going back to June 2017 for world...

PHOTOS: Australia edge past India to take 1-0 series lead

IMAGES from the 1st ODI played in Sydney on Saturday

Australia's Smith to have surgery on elbow

Former Australia captain Steve Smith will serve out the remainder of his...

Fri, Jan 11, 2019
TV show controversy: Suspended Pandya, Rahul to be sent home

The cricketers, who have been in the eye of a storm following their sexist...

Former Pakistan cricketer belittled India's feat

Former Pakistan captain and batting great Muhammad Yousuf reckons that even...

Australia target Kohli, Dhawan, Rohit

'Over the last 12 months Virat's averaged 133, Shikhar 75, and Rohit 50; so...

Despite distractions, India look to start ODIs on winning note

Pandya's absence means that India will have to rejig their bowling attack....

Kohli's post-retirement plans...

'I will be spent, the day I finish I will be totally spent and that's the...

India not tinkering with team combination

'We are pretty comfortable as a side and any combination that we go in with.'

Kohli on Pandya's sexist remarks: 'We don't align with those views'

'We as the Indian cricket team and responsible cricketers don't align with...

Thu, Jan 10, 2019
Australia to go retro against India

Hosts Australia will pull on a classic uniform from the 1980s featuring green...

Langer does a post mortem on Test disaster

'We have the best spinner and three outstanding pace bowlers, against the...

'Will you pick Dhoni for World Cup? How can you drop Pant?'

Rishabh Pant's flamboyant batting exploits have impressed Farokh Engineer so...

Is he the next Virender Sehwag?

Overwhelmed by the comparisons with Virender Sehwag after his dream debut in...

Nobody is guaranteed a flight to the World Cup, says Rohit

'We played a lot of cricket throughout the year, so injuries are bound to...

Two-ODI ban for Pandya, Rahul over crass comments on TV show?

'Diana has sought legal opinion whether the duo can be banned. So, obviously...

Dhoni is guiding light of Team India: Rohit

Dhoni's much-vaunted finishing skills are under scrutiny but Rohit said the...

Farokh Engineer slams Bhajji for anti-Ashwin comments

'Did you read Harbhajan's comments about Ashwin? He was out of order there....

Mitch Marsh sidelined for first ODI vs India

With Marsh forced to sit out the opener of a three-match series, Australia...

Wed, Jan 9, 2019
Rishabh Pant, the 'babysitter' in demand

On Wednesday, the 31-year-old took to Twitter, to ask help from fellow...

Tendulkar hails contribution of Pujara, pacers in India's win

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, on Wednesday, singled out 'Run Machine'...

PIX: Focus shifts to ODIs as Dhoni, Dhawan hit the nets at SCG

With the 2019 ODI World Cup on the horizon, focus has firmly shifted to...

'I got carried away': Pandya apologises for comments on TV show

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya apologised after being slammed for making...

Tue, Jan 8, 2019
'India is best fast-bowling, fielding team but not batting'

Chappell said the Indian bowlers did well to exploit the conditions.

Kohli and Co. set to get richer

BCCI announced cash awards of Rs 15 lakhs per match for each of the playing...

PIX: Party continues for Virushka in Australia

Bollywood star and Virat Kohli's wife, Anushka Sharma was the perfect...

Impatient Aussie batsmen vs patient Indian bowlers

Former Australia batsman Simon Katich said Australian batsmen did not apply...

Pakistan PM Imran congratulates Kohli & Co.

Pakistan Prime Minister and former cricket captain, Imran Khan, on Tuesday...

Pant hits new highs for an Indian keeper; Pujara rises to third

The 21-year-old left-hander has gained 21 slots and reached 17th place, the...

Bumrah rested from Aus ODIs, NZ tour

India play three ODIs against Australia starting in Sydney on Saturday before...

Pandya gets panned for racist, misogynistic comments

Hardik Pandya is another example that money can buy you a car, a house but it...

Australia team needs complete overhauling, reckons Vaughan

'Every facet of their Test team has to improve. They are kidding themselves...

Mon, Jan 7, 2019
Ganguly throws his weight behind Pant

Former captain Sourav Ganguly, on Monday, hailed India's historic Test series...

Kohli's India shed 'poor traveller' tag Down Under

India justified their top ranking with their breakthrough overseas win in...

How Team India celebrated with Bharat Army

Bharat Army celebrated India's historic Test series win against Australia.

Anushka's special message for Kohli, Team India

Anushka Sharma took to social media to congratulate all the players and 'my...

Not India's fault that Smith and Warner were not picked: Gavaskar

India's history-making cricket team was showered with gushing praise by...

Indian bowling attack is best in the world: Tim Paine

'The three quicks bowled pretty good pace, they are relentless in pressure'

Three more pacers needed to manage workload, says Kohli

Kohli said it is imperative to think about the future teams.

This is my biggest achievement: Kohli

It was at Sydney that Virat Kohli was annointed with permanent Test captaincy...

This win is as big as 1983 World Cup win if not bigger: Shastri

India coach Ravi Shastri equated India's maiden Test series win on Australia...

PIX: Team India perform the 'Pujara dance'

Young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant led his India teammates to an...

How Shastri hit back at Gavaskar!

Moments after India's maiden Test series triumph in Australia, coach Ravi...

PM Modi, President Kovind congratulate Team India

India won the four-match Test series 2-1 after the Sydney Test ended in a...

PIX; India celebrate with fans, family after historic Test series win

Here are some of the memorable celebratory moments...

PHOTOS: India end 71-year drought to win series Down Under

It is a rare first Down Under for India since Lala Amarnath's side visited...

India's 'rock' star Pujara hails teammates after series win

'This is the best Indian side I have been part of'

PIX: Kohli's India make history with Test series win in Australia

Wins in Adelaide and Melbourne had given Virat Kohli's side a 2-1 lead going...

Sun, Jan 6, 2019
Former greats hail India for dominant show Down Under

Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar and middle order batsman Praveen Amre,...

Ponting lashes out at Australia

Ricky Ponting slammed the current team for showing 'no desperation'

'Pujara is worthy of many privileges in Kohli's kingdom'

Pujara grafted his way to three centuries in the ongoing Test series against...

Here's what Australia will do on Day 5...

Peter Handscomb said they will try to salvage some pride by saving the fourth...

Team India supporters can expect a lot more from Kuldeep

Kuldeep Yadav picked 5-99 in his maiden Test Down Under.

Sydney Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

30 years have passed since a team made Australia follow on at home!India's...

PHOTOS: Rain extends India's wait for history

Bad light and intermittent rain led to substantial loss of play with only...

What Kohli, Paine were up to during the rain delay on Day 4

When play resumed after the lunch break, Australia were dismissed for 300...

Sat, Jan 5, 2019
KL Rahul finally wins some praise

KL Rahul received applause from umpire Ian Gould for his honesty in the field...

Sydney Test, Day 3: Interesting numbers

Ravindra Jadeja has taken 56 wickets against Australia, the most by a...

REVEALED! What's hurting the Australian team

Australia opener Marcus Harris, on Saturday, rued missing out on a hundred...

Kuldeep remains humble after impactful performance

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav said he needs 'more time' to improve as a Test...

Pant another Gilchrist: Ponting

'He has got to do a bit of work on his 'keeping and he will also become a...

India inch closer to series win

With two days left, and Australia still 386 runs adrift of their score, India...

PHOTOS: Kuldeep, Jadeja leave Australia in a mess

Spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav left Australia reeling on 236/6.

PIX: Team India show their support for McGrath Foundation

Doing their bit to raise funds for his foundation, India's cricketers on...

Fri, Jan 4, 2019
How deep is Pujara's love for Test cricket!

Considering the Test format as the ultimate challenge for any cricketer,...

Hello world! Rohit Sharma shares baby's first photo

Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma kicked off 2019 with a wonderful news as his...

Video: Cheeky Paine attends phone call during press briefing

Interestingly, that phone call was not made to him but a reporter from among...

Will BCCI reward Pujara for stellar show Down Under?

Pujara has so far scored 521 runs in seven innings with three hundreds at an...

On-field banter helps you remain positive: Pant

Rishabh Pant and Tim Paine's good humoured on-field banter has been lapped up...

Here's how Pujara humbled the Aussies yet again...

Pujara established himself as the difference between the sides in the ongoing...

Rishabh Pant on his record-breaking century

'To be honest, I was a little nervous, because in India when we were playing...

WATCH: Bharat Army cheers on 'babysitter' Pant with catchy tune

Just like on Day 1, the Bharat Army came to the ground along with their...

We've just been outplayed, declares Aus captain Paine

'We've tried to bounce Pujara, we've tried wide of the stumps, we've tried at...

PIX: Pujara, Pant put India in control

Cheteshwar Pujara's masterful 193 and Rishabh Pant's magnificent unbeaten 159...

Sydney Test, Day 2: Interesting numbers

Rishabh Pant's 159* is the highest by an Indian wicketkeeper outside the...

Warne critical of Aus squad picked for India ODIs

'I cannot believe that D'Arcy Short has been left out of the side. I...

PHOTOS: Pujara, Pant break records as Australia made to chase leather

India put together their second highest team total on Australian soil, piling...

Major changes in Australia's ODI squad for India series

Travis Head, D' Arcy Short and Chris Lynn have been dropped, while the pace...

Thu, Jan 3, 2019
Sydney Test, Day 1: Interesting numbers

Cheteshwar Pujara has now scored 3 centuries in this series, equalling Sunil...

Virat Kohli gets booed again

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has slammed sections of the SCG crowd...

Agarwal credits Dravid for instilling confidence in his batting

Survives sharp bowling to notch up another half-ton

PIX: India fans decorate SCG in tricolour!

The Bharat Army showed up in all their splendour at the Sydney Cricket Ground...

Labuschagne to take a few notes off Pujara's book

Pujara scored an unbeaten 130 as India finished day one at 303 for four.

Heartbroken coach expects Agarwal to learn from his silly dismissal

'I am heartbroken at his dismissal, but I a happy Mayank has almost cemented...

Sydney Test: Pujara breaks Gavaskar record to put India on front foot

During his patient knock, Pujara faced 250 balls, hitting 16 of them for...

PHOTOS: Pujara hits century as India dominate Day 1

Cheteshwar Pujara contributed an unbeaten 130 to India's 303 for four on the...

Indian team wear black armbands to pay respect to Achrekar

The Indian cricketers wore black armbands on the opening day of the fourth...

Wed, Jan 2, 2019
Kapil hails current Indian pace attack

Legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev, on Wednesday, hailed the current Indian pace...

Ashwin Confusion: Why Indian team's communication is not in sync

Over the past year, the Indian team's communication has time and again come...

Focussed India want to start year on high

'Till now it would definitely be a big, big series win, not just for me, but...

India on the cusp of making history

India will embark on a bid to end 70 long years of fruitless attempts to win...

4th Test: Depleted India eye history at Sydney

A series win in Australia will certainly put Kohli on a higher pedestal even...

All India need is a draw in 4th Test to win the series in Australia

Following is a fact box on the final Test of the four-match series between...

With Ashwin out injured, Kohli rests faith in Vihari

'If you see the way Vihari has bowled he has looked like picking up a wicket...

How Virat Kohli deals with his back issues

Kohli was in pain during Melbourne Test and was also seen having a taping on...

Paine expects Aus batters to set the world on fire in Sydney

India have never won a Test series on Australian soil, but go into the...

Ashwin uncertain for SCG Test, injured Ishant left out

The India team sent out a message saying Ashwin was after all to be included...

Tue, Jan 1, 2019
'Bumrah dangerous but Pujara's importance cannot be ignored'

Former Australia cricketer Brad Hodge called Jasprit Bumrah 'a nightmare to...

When Pant turned 'babysitter' for Tim Paine

Rishabh Pant might be the 'baby' of the Indian cricket team but on New Year's...

After Perth, MCG pitch gets 'average rating' from ICC

The ICC confirmed the rating on Tuesday, a marked improvement from the three...

Mon, Dec 31, 2018
Report Card: How India fared in MCG Test

Harish Kotian evaluates Indian performances in the third Test.

Sun, Dec 30, 2018
MUST SEE: Bumrah makes history in his debut Tests year

No Indian bowler has had a better debut year in Test cricket than the young...

MCG Test: Day 5. Interesting numbers

Number of Tests won by India outside Asia in 2018 now stands at 4 -- the most...

Sat, Dec 29, 2018
MCG Test: Day 4. Interesting numbers

Pat Cummins is the first Australian to score a 50 and take 6 wickets in an...

Thu, Dec 27, 2018
MCG Test: Day 2. Interesting numbers

Virat Kohli has scored 1,138 runs in overseas Tests this year -- that's the...

Aussie commentator insults Agarwal and later apologises

The former spinner, while commentating for 'Fox Cricket', was quoted as...

Wed, Dec 26, 2018
MCG Test: Day 1. Interesting numbers

Only two Indians have scored a 50 in the first innings of a debut Test...

Tue, Dec 18, 2018
Perth Test, Day 5: Interesting numbers

India have lost 7 Tests in 2018, the joint-most in a calendar year (1959 and...

Mon, Dec 17, 2018
Perth Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Mohammed Shami set two records on day 4 of the Perth Test, says Rajneesh Gupta.

Sun, Dec 16, 2018
Perth Test, Day 3: Interesting numbers

Virat Kohli is the second fastest behind Don Bradman to score 25 Test...

Sat, Dec 15, 2018
Perth Test, Day 2: Interesting numbers

Total runs scored by Virat Kohli in Tests so far this year: 1,182. Last year,...

Fri, Dec 14, 2018
Perth Test, Day 1: Interesting numbers

The splendid catch Virat Kohli took in the slip to dismiss Peter Handscomb...

PIX: Gritty Australia edge ahead after Day 1 in Perth

Marcus Harris, Aaron Finch and Travis Head all made half-centuries but none...

Mon, Dec 10, 2018
Adelaide Test, Day 5: Interesting numbers

41/4 is the worst start in a Test from which India has gone on to win a...

Sun, Dec 9, 2018
Adelaide Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

India have never won the first Test of a series in Australia and will be...

Sat, Dec 8, 2018
Adelaide Test, Day 3: Interesting numbers

Virat Kohli is the quickest among all subcontinent players to score 1,000...

Fri, Dec 7, 2018
Adelaide Test, Day 2: Interesting numbers

Indian bowlers have taken 146 wickets in 9 overseas Tests this year.They are...

Thu, Dec 6, 2018
Why Bhajji is tops in Aussie Tests this century

Rajneesh Gupta surveys the bowling landscape in India-Australia Tests.

Wed, Dec 5, 2018
It's a happy birthday for opener 'Gabbar' Dhawan

From the International Cricket Council (ICC) to master blaster Sachin...

Laxman's 281: India's best against the Aussies?

Rajneesh Gupta surveys the batting landscape in India-Australia Test encounters.

I wanted team to return home after 2008 Sydney Test: Laxman

"I was the one who suggested that we should go back home immediately because...

Tue, Dec 4, 2018
Mitch Marsh is all pumped up for the Indians

'I'm doing my best to make the number six spot my own, that's all I can do.'

Australian cricketer Khawaja must sort out off-field problems

The brother of Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has been taken into custody...

Aaron Finch gives Australia injury scare

Aaron Finch sustains painful blow in nets ahead of first Test against India

Australia v India: Who are the favourites to win?

Many pundits have tipped India to end their 70-year wait for a first Test...

How do India, Australia stack up in Test cricket?

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers.

Mon, Dec 3, 2018
All you need to know about Australia vs India Test series

Factbox on the four-Test series between Australia and India, which begins on...

Australia pacers are ready for Kohli and Co.

Paine's batting lineup has been rated the worst Australia has ever, so the...

Will India's focus on pacers change their fortunes in Australia?

India's excitement around their current pace attack is palpable but they...

Which of the Indians looks best?

Check out some amazing pictures!

Australia bowlers have plans in place for Kohli

Hazlewood said his team has been making plans for Kohli and a few 'options'...

India's success in Australia: 70 years and counting

Indian touring parties that have left Australia empty-handed over the last 70...

PIX: Virat's Eagles have landed in Adelaide

Be warned, Tim Paine and Co, the Indians are here!

Ashwin or Kuldeep? Who should India pick for Adelaide Test?

Should India bolster its batting by including Rohit Sharma at No 6? Pick...

Fri, Nov 30, 2018
Be bloody good, be elite in values: Langer tells Australia

Ever since Australian cricket plunged into crisis following the year-long...

Virat Kohli's 'love' for Test cricket could be saviour for the format

Test cricket could receive a fillip if Kohli can break India's jinx in...

Thu, Nov 29, 2018
'KL Rahul is finding new ways to get himself out'

Rahul was the only prominent batsman to miss out on a significant score in...

Warm-up game PIX: Kohli, Shaw score fluent half-centuries

In-form skipper Virat Kohli (64) and teenage prodigy Prithvi Shaw (66) were...

India vs Australia: The numbers you must know

How do India and Australia's teams stack up?Rajneesh Gupta presents all the...

Wed, Oct 17, 2018
Australia will be just as lethal without Smith and Warner: Bhuvi

'It's their home conditions. For us, if the two (Smith and Warner) were...

Bumrah steering clear of preconceived notions about Aus pitches

The death overs specialist said it would not be prudent to comment on the...

Mon, Oct 15, 2018
Will Vijay make a comeback at Rahul's expense for Aus tour?

Mayank Agarwal, who was the third opener for the West Indies series, is a...

Sun, Oct 14, 2018
Captain Kohli wants batsmen to deliver in Australia

India captain Virat Kohli is happy with his bowlers' performance but asked...

Sun, Oct 7, 2018
Can Prithvi Shaw succeed in Australia?

Prithvi Shaw lived up to expectations with a classy century on his Test debut...

Sat, Sep 15, 2018
Cricket Australia open to Shastri's request for extra warm-up game

Cricket Australia has responded positively to India coach Ravi Shastri's...

Fri, Sep 14, 2018
Shastri wants warm-up games before Australia Tests

India's head coach Ravi Shastri says they have requested the Board of Control...

Mon, Sep 3, 2018
Why this Indian batting line-up will fare much better in Australia

Shane Watson feels that the faltering Indian batsmen will fare much better...