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India Tour England 2018

Wed, Feb 27, 2019
Cummins sees India tour as right prep for World Cup

'Challenging yourself against the world's best batsmen, seeing how they go...

Mon, Feb 18, 2019
Can out-of-form Finch find redemption on India tour?

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

Wed, Feb 6, 2019
Big blow to Australia, Starc likely to miss India tour

Left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc is likely to miss Australia's upcoming...

Tue, Dec 11, 2018
'Perth will suit Australia more than India'

Ricky Ponting believes the hosts will hold an edge over India in the second...

Thu, Nov 1, 2018
Windies spinner Nurse ruled out of remainder of India tour

Nurse picked up a niggle in his shoulder in the previous match in Mumbai and...

Tue, Oct 30, 2018
Why West Indies plummeted in Mumbai ODI

West Indies captain Jason Holder said his team did not do justice to their...

Wed, Oct 17, 2018
Big-hitting WI opener Lewis pulls out of India tour

Lewis had recently declined a central contract offered by the Cricket West...

Sun, Sep 16, 2018
Chauhan calls for Head Coach Shastri's removal

"Ravi Shastri should be removed as head coach before the Australia tour. Ravi...

Fri, Sep 14, 2018
Ishant, not Virat, is India's Player of the Series

Harish Kotian/Rediff.com rates the Indian players in England.

Thu, Sep 13, 2018
Kohli needs to learn of these tactics, feels Gavaskar...

The 'Little Master', however, played down Kohli's much-publicised reaction to...

England's Anderson not contemplating retirement yet

'I don't really think about it -- I play my best when I focus on what's ahead...

Wed, Sep 12, 2018
Best ever Indian team overseas? 'Yes we believe that', insists Kohli

The 4-1 series defeat in England, one of the several overseas disappointments...

India outclassed but captain Kohli finishes as world's best

Virat Kohli, who amassed 593 runs at an average of 59.3 in the series which...

How Kohli fared in England as batsman and captain...

Virat the batsman wins, Virat the captain loses

McGrath hails Anderson after landmark wicket

Australia great Glenn McGrath says he has great respect for James Anderson...

Here's why they call him 'freak' Anderson...

Anderson was close to tears after finishing the series as the leading...

I can walk away with my head held high: Cook

England batting great Alastair Cook says the script of his last Test match...

Tue, Sep 11, 2018
4-1 scoreline doesn't mean we were outplayed: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli insisted that the final scoreline of 1-4 is not a...

PHOTOS: Anderson ends India's resistance as England win final Test

Images from Day 5 of the fifth and final Test between England and India at...

Anderson overtakes McGrath as leading Test paceman

England's James Anderson became the leading fast bowler in Test history as he...

Why Shami has 'improved a lot' on this England tour...

India speedster Mohammed Shami says he watched videos of rival pacers Stuart...

Mon, Sep 10, 2018
PICS: England have India reeling after Cook, Root show

India face an embarrassing defeat after Alastair Cook's fairytale farewell...

PHOTOS: Cook bows out with ton as England close on victory

Images from Day 4 of the fifth and final Test between England and India at...

Cook's last stand ends with memorable century

England opener Alastair Cook's final Test innings came to a close when he was...

'Jadeja is exceptional, we are happy he played just last Test'

India's Ravindra Jadeja is an exceptional cricketer and England are happy...

'Phone call to Dravid helped': How Vihari hit a fifty on debut!

A bundle of nerves ahead of his Test debut, Hanuma Vihari said a phone call...

How good a coach is Ravi Shastri?

How does India's current national coach Ravi Shastri compare with the other...

Sun, Sep 9, 2018
Will Cook end on a high with 33rd Test century?

Cook stands tall in final Test as England take healthy lead against India

PHOTOS: Cook's farewell knock helps England seize control

Alastair Cook, as unflappable as ever, led from the front in the final...

Here's what India must do to win overseas series

India have quality batsmen and bowlers in the team but need to be mentally...

England pacer Anderson fined for showing dissent

England pacer James Anderson has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for...

Must read: Sanju Samson's adorable post

Cricketer Sanju Samson posted a beautiful message to announce his marriage.

'England are in-charge of the fifth Test'

Jos Buttler says England are in the driver's seat in the fifth and final Test...

Why England's lower order continues to trouble India's bowlers

An extra bowler would have allowed the rest of the attack more time to...

Sat, Sep 8, 2018
5th Test, Day 2 PICS: India's top-order falters yet again

India's susceptibility to quality swing bowling once again came to the fore...

Here's why Kohli does not believe in warm-up games

India captain Virat Kohli has questioned the 'utility' of pre-series tour...

Kohli and Root have something in common...

India, England cricket teams unite to unveil Khadi poppy in UK

'Indian bowling attack one of the best I've faced'

England all-rounder Moeen Ali says India's bowlers bowled consistently in the...

From 133-1 to 198-7: How India's bowlers demolished England's batting

Ravindra Jadeja on playing the holding role as the lone spinner while also...

PHOTOS: India's bowlers lead fightback on Day 1 of Oval Test

England's Alastair Cook fell short of a dream farewell century as India's...

Fri, Sep 7, 2018
PIX: Ishant, Bumrah trigger England collapse in Cook's farewell Test

Images from Day 1 of the 5th Test at the Oval in London on Friday

Departing Cook denied farewell century

Alastair Cook was denied a dream century in his farewell Test as the England...

Cook gets guard of honour from Indian team

His highest Test score of 294 came against India at Birmingham during the...

Thu, Sep 6, 2018
Rahane on what went wrong for India in England

Vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday blamed the Indian team's much-vaunted...

Confident England aim to give Cook a winning farewell

England captain Joe Root said they want to conjure up a perfect send-off for...

We are also hurt the way you guys are: Dhawan

Out-of-form opener Shikhar Dhawan has tried to put up a defence after India...

Gavaskar takes on Shastri over 'best Indian team overseas' comment

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar reminded Ravi Shastri that India had won Test...

Check out England's playing XI for Oval Test

Jonny Bairstow will keep wicket for England in the fifth and final Test...

5th Test: Scoreline of 2-3 will look much better than 1-4

Indian cricket team will be aiming to pick up pieces while spoiling Alastair...

Exclusive! What Ashwin did wrong, what Moeen did right

E A S Prasanna, whom Ian Chappell rates as the greatest off-spinner ever,...

Wed, Sep 5, 2018
This team better overseas than Indian teams of last 15-20 years: Shastri

The India head coach underlined the need to grow mentally tougher in order to...

Cook cried when he told team mates of retirement

The 33-year-old opener said he informed his team mates about his retirement...

Should India try Prithvi, Karun for 5th Test?

With the series lost, what changes must India make for the final Test?

Tue, Sep 4, 2018
'Gentleman' Cook deserves more credit for his achievements, says Clarke

Alastair Cook, who will retire after this week's fifth Test against India, is...

Full strength England for Oval Test despite series win

England named all-rounder Chris Woakes and batsman Ollie Pope on Tuesday in...

'Series win over India on par with Ashes triumph'

Having already sealed the series 3-1, England coach Trevor Bayliss suggested...

Kohli's team have a poor record chasing targets

Of the 10 times India have made a fourth innings chase under Kohli, they have...

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...

Cook announces England retirement with 'nothing left in the tank'

The 33-year-old will play his last Test when he faces India in the 5th Test...

How Root rates Test win against India...

Root toasts best win as he gets comfortable in leading role

Kohli stays perched atop ICC Test rankings

The Indian captain, who has scored 544 runs in his eight innings this series,...

No place in Kohli's XI for triple ton Karun

In all Test history, only one player has played fewer Tests than Karun Nair...

'India-England series shows Test cricket is alive and kicking'

'It must have been great viewing for people at home to see the way that...

Kohli frustrated with close losses but...

... happy to make England earn victory

Sun, Sep 2, 2018
Why does India struggle against England's bottom half?

'Out of 7 innings England played before the Oval Test, their bottom half...

PHOTOS: Moeen sends India crashing as England seal series

England bowled India out for 184 on Sunday to win the fourth Test by 60 runs...

Kohli decodes India's loss

England were braver than us in tougher situations, says Kohli

The day when Moeen bowled his BEST ever

England captain Joe Root lauded off-spinner Moeen Ali's match-winning effort...

How batsmen again let India down...

England clinch series with 60-run win as India suffer familiar batting collapse

Why Buttler feels England can win the fourth Test

Jos Buttler says England are in the driver's seat to win the fourth Test and...

Pujara defends Ashwin's mediocre show on Day 3

Cheteshwar Pujara defended teammate Ravichandran Ashwin after a poor outing...

Kohli rates Pujara's century as his 'best knock'

India captain Virat Kohli described Cheteshwar Pujara's 132 not out against...

Buttler's half-century gives England the upperhand

Jos Buttler hit a half-century to put England in a strong position on Day 3...

Sat, Sep 1, 2018
Bangar slams Pandya, Ashwin for giving away their wicket

Bangar said India could have been in a better position had Pandya and Ashwin...

India in England salutes Test cricket

The England-India series has brought the bowler back into what has been...

How Pujara single-handedly steered India to safety on Day 2

Cheteshwar Pujara carved out one of his finest Test hundreds, a knock...

Fri, Aug 31, 2018
Bumrah defends India, says you can't take 5-6 wickets every session

Curran's resolute 78 bailed England out after they were reduced to 86 for six...

Surprised by lateral movement: Curran

Curran (78) scored his second Test half-century as England recovered from...

How bowlers put India in control on Day 1

Sam Curran offered a spirited resistance with a resolute half-century but...

Thu, Aug 30, 2018
'Kohli has potential to be greater than Sachin, Gavaskar'

'It has impressed me immensely, because the way Virat has converted those...

Wed, Aug 29, 2018
Can India carry winning momentum in fourth Test?

Having made a commendable comeback from the brink of a series defeat, India...

Kohli says 'commercial aspect hurting cricket' but defends IPL

'Honestly, I don't want to be a testing sort of a cricketer for any...

Tue, Aug 28, 2018
Shami has learnt a lot by just watching this bowler

India speedster Mohammed Shami is amazed at how Jimmy Anderson is able to...

Bairstow is 'desperate' to keep wickets

England's Jonny Bairstow is desperate to keep his place as wicketkeeper for...

Mon, Aug 27, 2018
'Kohli is the only one who comes close to Tendulkar'

Pakistan's spin great Saqlain Mushtaq says Virat Kohli is the only current...

Sun, Aug 26, 2018
Is this man responsible for Indian bowling's good showing in England?

Duncan Fletcher handled the toughest transition phase in Indian cricket post...

Sat, Aug 25, 2018
Awwdorable! Virat Kohli, Anushka with 'beautiful boy'

Here's another Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma (Virushka) photograph from...

Fri, Aug 24, 2018
England coach Bayliss backs out-of-form Cook

One of England's major concerns is the form of their openers. Cook has gone...

Bairstow may play as specialist batsman in fourth Test

Bayliss said Bairstow could also be asked to give up keeping duties...

Thu, Aug 23, 2018
Captain Kohli ready to emulate Don Bradman

Yet while "The Don" was always in a world of his own, Kohli has his own...

Tendulkar predicted 10 years ago that Shaw would play for India...

Sachin Tendulkar told a eight-year-old Prithvi Shaw that no coach should...

England call up Vince after Nottingham debacle

Hampshire batsman James Vince has been called up to the 14-man England squad...

Kohli back to No. 1 ranking in Tests!

India captain's 937 rating points are the 11th best in the all-time list for...

'Kohli has worked hard at getting better in English conditions'

'Personally I think 38 changes in 38 Tests is too much. But every captain is...

Wed, Aug 22, 2018
Indian cricket team planning to help Kerala flood victims

The Indian cricket team's contribution could be in the region of Rs 2 crore...

Shaw, Vihari added to India Test squad; Vijay and Kuldeep dropped

Mumbai youngster Prithvi Shaw and Andhra batsman Hanuma Vihari were the two...

How Team India turned things around after Lord's debacle

India coach Ravi Shastri is happy that his team responded magnificently after...

Shastri on why Kohli is similar to Tendulkar

Virat Kohli's passion is unmatched and his game sense could only be compared...

We believe we can win the series: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli said that his team never stopped believing in their...

PHOTOS: Anushka is all smiles as Kohli leads India to victory

Anushka Sharma was in a jubilant mood after the Indian team led by her...

Kohli dedicates Nottingham win to Kerala flood victims

'We as a team want to dedicate this win to the flood victims in Kerala.'

PHOTOS: Brilliant India bounce back to rout England

India wrapped up victory in the third Test against England on Wednesday...

We wanted to make India work hard: Buttler

'It showed that, no matter what it is, we're not going to roll over'

Bumrah reveals how he got the important scalps of Buttler, Root

In white-ball cricket things are different -- over there you outsmart the...

Tue, Aug 21, 2018
'Learn from Kohli, show some guts'

England assistant coach Paul Farbrace has asked his top batsmen to take a cue...

Mon, Aug 20, 2018
3rd Test: What went wrong for England on Day 2

England batsman Jos Buttler has lamented that they should have done better...

'Never wanted to be Kapil Dev. Let me be Hardik Pandya'

Hardik Pandya has said that comparisons with Indian legend Kapil Dev are...

Sun, Aug 19, 2018
Debutant keeper Pant scripts another special record

Pant is also the first Asian wicket-keeper to take five catches in an innings...

How Rahane turned things around after Lord's debacle

Indian vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane says he analysed his batting a lot after...

Sat, Aug 18, 2018
Team India wear black armbands as mark of respect to Vajpayee, Wadekar

The Indian cricketers wore black arm bands on the first day of the third Test...

Fri, Aug 17, 2018
Will India play six batsmen against England?

India could bolster their line-up with a sixth specialist batsman for the...

Kohli hits out at critics of chop-and change policy, calls it 'bizarre'

Kohli said he has sent out a message to his teammates asking them to focus...

Stokes returns to England line-up, Curran dropped

Ben Stokes will start the third Test for England against India at Trent...

Desperate India set for reshuffle to stay alive in Test series

For the Indian team, the Trent Bridge Test will be their last chance to save...

'Stokes not an automatic choice for third Test'

Ben Stokes is back in England's squad for his own well-being but the...

Thu, Aug 16, 2018
Holding points out at what Pandya is lacking...

Pandya not scoring enough runs, lacks control with ball, says Holding

Here's what Shastri told the Indian batsmen

Under-fire India coach Ravi Shastri, on Thursday, called on his struggling...

Rohit Sharma ready to grab opening slot in Tests

With the trio of KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay struggling, Rohit...

Bayliss reckons injured Kohli could STILL be dangerous in third Test

Bayliss said he isn't worried about Kohli's fitness issues.

Wed, Aug 15, 2018
Stokes should make instant return for England, says Hussain

Former England captain Nasser Hussain wants all-rounder Ben Stokes to work on...

WATCH: Kohli & Co. celebrate Indian Independence Day in London

The Indian cricket team celebrated India's 72nd Independence Day by hoisting...

Tue, Aug 14, 2018
Stokes found not guilty of affray over street fight: BBC

Stokes, 27, was accused of knocking unconscious two men, Ryan Ali and Ryan...

Stokes added to England squad for third Test

He, along with teammate Alex Hales, could yet be fined and suspended, however...

Some good news for Team India amidst the ruins...

The beleaguered Indian team on Tuesday received a boost with pacer Jasprit...

Boycott slams India for 'thoughtless' batting display

'These are elementary things you do not do against any decent swing bowler in...

'Never give up on us': Kohli's plea to fans

Embattled India captain Virat Kohli called on the fans to back his team...

Mon, Aug 13, 2018
More grief for captain Kohli after Lord's debacle...

India captain Virat Kohli on Monday lost his number one position in the ICC...

Kohli-Shastri may face BCCI grilling if India lose third Test

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to pose a few questions...

Can India bounce back from Lord's hammering?

Former Australia batsman Dean Jones backed the Indian team to bounce back...

Hungry England won't rest on their laurels, Hussain warns Team India

Former England captain Nasser Hussain, criticised the lack of fight from...

Anderson, wrecker-in-chief in India's collapse is 'special commodity'

Joe Root says James Anderson is a 'special commodity', who is getting better...

Decoding the failure of Indian batsmen

Indian batsmen's troubles mental, not technical, says Kohli

Sun, Aug 12, 2018
I am not very proud of the way we played, says angry Kohli after Lord's low

India lost the second Test by an innings and 159 runs on Day 4 at Lord's as a...

IN PIX: India's tame surrender at Lord's

England pace bowler Stuart Broad swept aside the India middle order batting...

Sat, Aug 11, 2018
PIX! Tendulkar junior selling radio sets at Lord's

On Day 3, Harbhajan Singh spotted Arjun selling the radios outside the Lord's...

'We would have bowled out any team under these conditions'

England pacer James Anderson described the conditions on Day 2 of the second...

Rahane blames challenging conditions for collapse at Lord's

Vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane conceded that the batsmen committed mistakes...

PHOTOS: How swing king Anderson demolished India at Lord's

Jimmy Anderson showed he remains a deadly proposition in English conditions,...

Gavaskar reckons this is the reason for Kohli's success...

'The way he's made that adjustment, mental adjustment, that is brilliant,...

Fri, Aug 10, 2018
PHOTOS: India done in by Anderson and conditions, all out for 107

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 2nd Test played between England and India at Lord's...

Thu, Aug 9, 2018
Lord's Test PIX: First day's play called off due to rain

The match officials decided to take an early lunch, moving the scheduled...

'Big occasion man', Kohli gets praise from this cricket great

Drawing a comparison with legends such as Brian Lara and Vivian Richards,...

Wed, Aug 8, 2018
Confident England aim to end poor recent record at Lord's

England captain Joe Root has said that their victory in the first Test at...

How England plan to stop Virat Kohli

Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler feels England need to be more clinical in...

Playing two spinners in Lord's Test a tempting thought, says Kohli

The India captain dropped a hint that a second spinner in either Ravindra...

Support the team; we all are giving our best: Kohli

India cricket captain Virat Kohli has called on fans to support the entire...

Here's how England will line up for Lord's Test

England captain Joe Root confirmed that rookie batsman Ollie Pope will make...

Tendulkar's tips for run-machine Kohli

Sachin Tendulkar's singular piece of advice for Virat Kohli is to worry less...

Controversy after Anushka poses with Team India

Some fans have questioned Indian captain Virat Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma's...

Team India still in quandary over Playing XI ahead of Lord's Test

With 36 different playing XIs in as many Tests under Kohli's captaincy, the...

Clamour grows for Pujara's inclusion in Lord's Test

Pujara may not have set alight county cricket with his Yorkshire stint but...

Tue, Aug 7, 2018
Bumrah ruled out of second Test at Lord's

Jasprit Bumrah out of contention for second Test, confirms bowling coach Arun

Pope ready to emulate England team mate Curran

Pope looks certain to play in the second Test in place of dropped Dawid Malan.

Mon, Aug 6, 2018
'Kapil is once-in-a century cricketer, don't compare Pandya with him'

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar today rubbished comparisons between Kapil...

Ishant, the workhorse or attacking bowler for India?

Ishant needs to figure out his role in the team, says McGrath

How England are planning to get the better of Kohli at Lord's

England coach Trevor Bayliss believes the seemingly peerless Virat Kohli can...

England's Anderson escapes injury after being struck by golf ball

Playing with his fellow paceman Stuart Broad at the 27-hole Stoke Park golf...

Stokes's absence will be telling factor in 2nd Test: Eng coach

Urges others to step up in the all-rounder's absence

ICC rankings: After topping ODI list, Kohli is now No 1 Test batsman

He is the first Indian player since Sachin Tendulkar in June 2011 to lead the...

Sun, Aug 5, 2018
Here's why Gavaskar is livid with Kohli & Co.

Can't take five days off before Test series, says Gavaskar

Here's what Hardik Pandya must learn from Stokes...

Hardik Pandya could take a cue from Ben Stokes' bowling during the ongoing...

Ganguly warns against changing and chopping

Sourav Ganguly has urged Indian batsmen Murali Vijay and Ajinkya Rahane to...

'Root not as good as Kohli but thoughtful bloke'

Brearley rated Kohli as the best batsman in world cricket and his success is...

England call up Pope, Woakes to replace Malan, Stokes for India Test

England have called up uncapped batsman Ollie Pope to replace out of form...

Virat Kohli on top of the World!

Virat Kohli achieved another personal milestone by becoming the seventh India...

Sat, Aug 4, 2018
Maiden century in England 'doesn't matter in larger picture': Kohli

'Back in the day I used to think about playing in different conditions,...

Beating India will close a few mouths: Stokes

Talking about Kohli's wicket, Stokes said: "Kohli played a brilliant knock in...

Kohli should take some responsibility for India's loss: Hussain

'England were 87-7 with Curran and Adil Rashid at the crease and for some...

'We got a few things wrong but we kept that belief'

Joe Root said that although England got a few things wrong, they never let go...

'We will have to pull off something special to win this series'

India's spinner Ravichandran Ashwin defended India's batting, saying both...

Our shot selection could have been better: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli rued the lack of application and poor shot...

What went wrong for India on Day 4 of the 1st Test?

Chasing 194 runs, India resumed their second innings at 110 for the loss of...

PHOTOS: Kohli's heroics in vain as India lose first Test

India suffered a heartbreaking 31-run loss to England as skipper Virat...

Ishant Sharma fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

The incident happened during the first session's play on Friday when Sharma...

'Kohli is not invincible, slip catching let us down'

England pacer James Anderson says Virat Kohli is not 'invincible' and poor...

Ishant credits Sussex stint for success in England

'The good thing was I had overs behind me. I played four matches for Sussex,...

Fri, Aug 3, 2018
Will Kohli's knock spur his teammates?

Virat Kohli's hundred in the first Test against England provides just the...

Kohli rates Birmingham knock among his top 2

'This could come second to Adelaide. Adelaide remains very special to me'

'It was eye-opening to watch Kohli bat'

Rookie England pacer Sam Curran says it was unreal to perform the way he did...

Here's what sets Virat Kohli apart...

Virat Kohli's flexible approach to batting and relentless pursuit of...

PHOTOS: Captain Kohli leads from the front!

Kohli scores brilliant century to leave first Test finely poised

Thu, Aug 2, 2018
Kohli's mic drop adds spice to five-Test series, says Root

India skipper Virat Kohli mocked at Joe Root's 'mic drop' celebration with...

2 reasons why Ashwin performed well on Day 1

Ravichandran Ashwin says a stint in county cricket and tweaking his bowling...

Love for cricket helped me fight off-field problems, says Shami

Mohammed Shami says his love for cricket helped him battle the off field...

Saha undergoes shoulder surgery in Manchester

India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha on Wednesday underwent a surgery on his...

Ashwin gives India the upperhand on opening day

Off-spinner Ravichandran Aswhin produced one of his most impactful...

Wed, Aug 1, 2018
PIX: Kohli's unique gesture to celebrate Root's wicket

Virat Kohli's animated send off to his counterpart Joe Root's dismissal added...

Tue, Jul 31, 2018
What sets Kohli apart? Tendulkar explains

Kohli's ability to accept weak areas and improve on them sets him apart, says...

We have skill set, character and mental toughness to win overseas: Kohli

Kohli said the Indian team is fired up for the five-Test series against England.

Kohli says he has nothing to prove ahead of England Tests

Kohli said he had matured as a person and was not affected by criticism of...

Rashid named in England XI for series opener against India

Adil Rashid was, on Tuesday, named as the sole specialist spinner in the...

Root has strong plans in place for 'proven performer' Kohli

England captain Joe Root, on Tuesday, said his team has strong plans in place...

'Spoilt brat' Rashid's recall prompts Yorkshire criticism

Rashid signed a white-ball only contract with his county Yorkshire in...

PHOTOS: India, England sweat it out before gruelling Test series begins

Here are pictures of the two teams sweating it out at practice...

'Patience is key to playing in England'

England series a Test of character for India, says Rahane

Mon, Jul 30, 2018
India an outstanding Test match team, says Buttler

India and England are set to lock horns in a five-match Test series.

'This Indian pace battery has unusual variety and depth'

Former England skipper Alastair Cook feels India's pace battery has variety...

Here's how Indian batsmen can succeed in fickle English weather...

The five-Test series starts with the first match in Birmingham on Wednesday.

Virat Kohli posts yet another loved-up picture with wife Anushka

Here's why we can't stop gushing over Virat Kohli's latest picture on social...

ICC rankings: Chance for Kohli to topple Smith

Kohli trails Smith by 26 points and will have to produce a string of strong...

Sun, Jul 29, 2018
'Kohli would like to prove his best batsman tag in England'

Success in the last four years has driven Virat Kohli to a different level...

Will Indian pacers feel Bhuvi's absence? No, says Gough

Darren Gough feels India have enough firepower in their pace attack to cover...

Sat, Jul 28, 2018
Kohli wants to better record in England, he will be dangerous: Gooch

'He (Kohli) is a top ranked player in the world at the moment and I think a...

India have a great chance to win in England: Hussey

'Ashwin against the left-handers could play a big role. Kuldeep has done...

2007 England tour was highlight of my career: Karthik

Karthik, who made his Test comeback against Afghanistan in June, will have...

'Rashid has maturity to deal with challenges of red-ball cricket'

Bairstow, who is Rashid's team-mate in Yorkshire, refused to be drawn into...

Fri, Jul 27, 2018
Why the criticism around Rashid's inclusion is 'unnecessary'

Ian Botham says the criticism around the inclusion of spinner Adil Rashid in...

Practise match leaves India with plenty to ponder

ndia failed to bowl out county side Essex in 94 overs before Shikhar Dhawan...

Zaheer has high expectations from Kuldeep

Zaheer Khan sees no harm in people having high expectations from the young...

Dealing with Anderson will be key for India: McGrath

'India is going to need their bowlers, their spinners firing if they have to...

Recalled England spinner Rashid slams former captain Vaughan

England leg-spinner Adil Rashid has hit back at Michael Vaughan who had...

Wed, Jul 25, 2018
Karthik hits 82 not out, Kohli among runs in India's 322/6 on Day 1

Opener Murali Vijay (53 off 113 balls) and Lokesh Rahul (58 off 92 balls)...

We will never make excuses about pitch and conditions: Ravi Shastri

There were reports that Indian team management is not happy with pitch and...

PHOTOS: Kohli & Co. enjoying time out in UK

A two week gap between the limited overs series and the five-match Test...

Tue, Jul 24, 2018
India shorten practice match citing 'heatwave' in England

The Indian team management took this decision during this afternoon's net...

Kohli second in ICC Test rankings; Ashwin, Jadeja in top 10

In the ICC Test ranking for batsmen, Virat Kohli was in the second position,...

'Attacking' Pant ready to step up to Test cricket in England

India's Rishabh Pant has grown a nice little reputation as a batsman who can...

'If we play well, we have a good chance of winning against India'

The Ashes remains the pinnacle of Test cricket for James Anderson like any...

How Dhoni is grooming future India keeper Pant

Rishabh Pant says the former India captain has helped shape quite a few...

Mon, Jul 23, 2018
'Enjoying the country, its culture reflects on one's performance'

'Whenever I go to a new country, I always plan in advance. Before visiting...

'Will know by end of series if rest from County stint helped Virat'

Interestingly, Stewart, who is the Director of Cricket for Surrey County had...

'If Virat says his runs don't matter, he is lying'

"It doesn't matter if he gets runs or not? I think he is telling lies there,"...

Here's why Tendulkar thinks Kuldeep is ready for Tests

Sachin Tendulkar has backed Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion in India's five-Test...

Sun, Jul 22, 2018
Keep Ashwin, Kuldeep in Test XI, go with 3-2 bowling combination: Azhar

'The only chance England will have is, if they give green tops, but if they...

Can Kuldeep make adjustments for Test cricket in England?

'Virat, as a captain, is very positive and will back an attacking bowler. He...

Ishant Sharma on how he has matured as a cricketer

'Earlier I was really raw. I didn't know much about bowling -- I would just...

Dravid backs Pant to do well in Test cricket

'He is always going to be an attacking player but reading of the situation...

India has an accomplished bowling attack: Zaheer

'I believe whichever bowlers will play -- like Umesh (Yadav) is doing well,...

Sat, Jul 21, 2018
India have big chance of winning Test series in England: Ganguly

'You have to score 400 runs in an innings in Test cricket in order to be...

'Depleted India might just get the best out of resources available'

'Bhuvi's injury (stiff back) is a real setback for India''If the pitches...

Broad wants to be Root's 'go to guy' in Test series vs India

The Nottinghamshire pace bowler doesn't want to look too far ahead, but next...

Saha to undergo shoulder surgery in Manchester: BCCI

"The labral repair surgery will be done by Dr. Lennard Funk in Manchester,...

Fri, Jul 20, 2018
These Virat-Anushka pictures will melt your heart!

Indian captain Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are a couple so much in love.

Kuldeep should play ahead of Ashwin, Jadeja in England Tests, says Swann

Speaking of spinners, former England spinner Graeme Swann said Kuldeep Yadav...

England spinner Rashid open to Test recall against India

The leg-spinner was England's best bowler in their 2-1 triumph in the one-day...

Thu, Jul 19, 2018
'It's a good thing India haven't sent Kuldeep home'

Former England left-arm spinner Phil Tufnell says India will be better off...

NCA physio's goof up leaves Saha with serious injury

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha is actually nursing a...

From Anushka to Sakshi... What Indian cricket's WAGs are up to in UK

How Anushka Sharma and Sakshi Singh Dhoni are spending their time in UK,...

Wed, Jul 18, 2018
Dhoni to retire? Seeks match ball, sets speculation swirling

Sources in the team management dismissed the talk as nothing more than...

Why the BCCI support staff is under scanner...

There are questions being raised whether Farhart and Basu had given a proper...

Karthik, Pant picked for England Tests; Bhuvneshwar 'being assessed'

Delhi's young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant got his maiden Test call-up...

Struggling Dhoni not turning it around enough, says Ganguly

Former captain Sourav Ganguly slammed the Indian team management for not...

What makes England the big favourites for 2019 ODI World Cup

In the battle for bragging rights as the best ODI side currently, England...

'Whatever we learnt from this series, it will be useful for World Cup'

India pacer Shardul Thakur stated it is never easy to come off the bench and...

Captain Kohli on what went wrong for India...

India will have to find the right balance in the ODI side and get their "act...

Tue, Jul 17, 2018
Cook hits century to keep India 'A' at bay

The seasoned Alastair Cook warmed up for next month's Test series against...

How England plan to nullify India's spin wizard Kuldeep

The young left-arm spinner has been the key performer for India with the...

Mon, Jul 16, 2018
After Kohli, assistant coach Bangar comes to Dhoni's defence

India's assistant coach Sanjay Bangar came to the defence of the under-fire...

Batting woes for India ahead of series decider against England

The No. 4 slot is considered the most vital position for any successful ODI...

Sun, Jul 15, 2018
Dhoni booed by Indian spectators during Lord's ODI

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was booed by the Indian supporters at Lord's for his...

Rahane, Vijay set to play for India 'A' against England Lions

Opener Murali Vijay and vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane will be looking to get...

Sat, Jul 14, 2018
PHOTOS: Root's century inspires England to series-levelling win

Joe Root hit an unbeaten century as England beat India by 86 runs to level...

Dhoni 4th Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in ODIs

Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the fourth Indian to reach the milestone of...

Fri, Jul 13, 2018
In-form Kuldeep hoping for Test nod against England

'Whatever cricket I played growing up, I played on cement wickets. I used to...

PHOTOS: Kuldeep, Rohit demolish England in first ODI

Kuldeep Yadav claimed six wickets while Rohit Sharma starred with the bat...

Wed, Jul 11, 2018
Will Rahul or Kohli bat at No 3 in the ODIs?

'We have got to see tomorrow where he actually bats. It will either be No 3...

Tue, Jul 10, 2018
VOTE: Should Kohli bat at No. 4 in ODIs?

Since the tour of Sri Lanka in July-August 2017, India have tried as many as...

How India can reclaim World No. 1 ODI ranking from England

India can reclaim the top spot in the International Cricket Council ODI...

Is there a way back for Root in England's limited overs team?

The 27-year-old came under pressure after some sub-par performances in his...

Mon, Jul 9, 2018
Pandya on Rohit's knock and his best performance...

'Rohit played amazingly well. He was outstanding and played a fantastic hand.'

It's a great way to start the tour: Kohli

Kohli lauded the effort of his bowlers to come back at the back end and...

Sun, Jul 8, 2018
PHOTOS: Rohit slams century to lift India to T20 series win

Rohit Sharma blasted an unbeaten century to power India to a seven-wicket...

Twin world records for Dhoni in India's T20 win

Mahendra Singh Dhoni completed a coveted double in T20 internationals,...

As captain you don't presume all players have common sense: Dhoni

"... For me to understand the individual I need to spend time with him....

Sat, Jul 7, 2018
Dhoni turns 37! Wish the legend on his birthday

Birthday wishes pour in for captain cool Dhoni

PHOTOS: Hales steers England to series-levelling win

Alex Hales hit an unbeaten half-century to steer England to a...

Thu, Jul 5, 2018
With sensational century, Rahul relieved to break 564-day jinx

He scored 101 not out off 54 balls to help India beat England by eight...

Wed, Jul 4, 2018
The secret behind Kuldeep's match-winning spell...

India's chinaman left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav says he never really gets...

PIX: Kuldeep, Rahul shine as India outclass England in T20 opener

Chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav's magical spell of wrist spin and KL Rahul's...

Mon, Jul 2, 2018
IPL has helped us break barriers with England players: Kohli

The participation of English players in the Indian Premier League has only...

Confident England hope to continue winning run against India

England captain Eoin Morgan is hoping to use the confidence and experience...