India tour New Zealand 2013 coverage

Two and a half years' frustration on tour but Dhoni sees improvement

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Team India left New Zealand still seeking an overseas...

New Zealand Tests Report Card: Thumbs down for Dhoni, Vijay

The No. 2-ranked Test nation in the world was expected to have it easy...

Stats: Zaheer, Kohli set new marks in drawn Wellington Test

Statistical highlights from the drawn second Test between India and New...

Ghost of the past returns to haunt Dhoni and Team India

India may have lost the series after the 2nd Test against New Zealand at...

Captain McCullum comes of age for a successful summer

Brendon McCullum showed his growing maturity and desire to stamp his mark on...

India hold on for a draw at Basin Reserve; New Zealand win series

India ended an utterly forgettable tour of New Zealand by drawing the second...

300 barrier finally broken, says McCullum after heroics against India

New Zealand recorded their first Test series victory over India since 2002...

McCullum first NZ player to score triple Test century; joins elite club

Brendon McCullum became the first New Zealand batsmen to score a Test match...

'We have paid a heavy price for dropping McCullum'

Inspired by captain Brendon McCullum's match-saving 281 runs, New Zealand...

Wellington Test PHOTOS: New Zealand batsmen dominate on Day Four

Images from the Day 4 of the second and final Test between New Zealand and...

McCullum leads from the front as New Zealand bat India out

Listless Indian bowling allowed New Zealand get off the hook. The home team...

Player of the Day: Milestone man McCullum frustrates India

An exhausted Brendon McCullum stood on the cusp of history on Monday after...

We weathered the storm, says proud Watling

The cricketing cliche of taking each ball on its merit and then switching...

'We need to bat another two sessions or more'

Crediting Brendon McCullum and B J Watling for their spirited batting in the...

Pujara says two early wickets on Day 4 will tilt match in India's favour

Brendon McCullum struck a fighting century, Indian fielders did what they...

Injured McCullum grinds his way to a ton, stands between India and victory

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum stubbornly provided a glimmer of hope...

Captain McCullum leads New Zealand's revival at Basin Reserve

India continued to enjoy the upperhand in the second and final Test against...

Wellington Test PHOTOS: New Zealand fight back on Day Three

Images from the Day Three of the second and final Test between New Zealand...

Need to fight back to save the Test, says New Zealand's Watling

After a long time in the series the hosts has a little to worry about. New...

Rahane overcomes nervous 90s; thanks Dravid, Tendulkar after maiden Test ton

Ajinkya Rahane consciously ignored that he was closing in on his first Test...

Stats: Ishant completes 'century' overseas

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PHOTOS: Ishant's six that slayed the Kiwis

A green pitch welcomed the Indians at the Basin Reserve in Wellington after...

Ishant finally reaping rewards for consistently bowling in right areas

India pace bowler Ishant Sharma was hardly a man jumping out of his skin...

Lucky Williamson gets first hand lesson in tough batting

Kane Williamson was the proverbial cat with nine lives on Friday as he top...

Dhoni snubs media after his name figures in IPL spot fixing

India cricket officials shut down any questions about the match-fixing...

'Kiwis will settle for nothing less than victory'

'With this wicket, the best method of attack against the Indian side is to...

Team confident of playing good cricket in Wellington Test: Dhawan

India opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan says the current Test squad will only...

'Team India has a lot to prove in this last Test'

New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee on Wednesday revealed that his side will...

What Team India must do to save face in New Zealand

The venue for the second Test is the Basin Reserve in Wellington,...

Selectors send out strong message by axing Raina and Ishant

The national selection panel, headed by Sandeep Patil, sent out a strong...

Ryder, Bracewell's bar visit gets these kids into the Kiwi side

All-rounder Jimmy Neesham and batsman Tom Latham have been named in New...

Ryder, Bracewell fined for late-night drinking session

New Zealand's temperamental batsman Jesse Ryder and medium-pacer Doug...

Consistency paying dividends for pacer Shami

Since his debut against the West Indies in November 2013, Mohammad Shami has...

ICC Test Rankings: India's No 2 spot at stake

For now, Indian had managed to retain their No 2 spot in the ICC Test...

Indian players suffer fall in rankings after losing Auckland Test

India players paid for their under-performance in the opening Test against...

New Zealand drop Ryder, Bracewell over late-night drinking antics

Jesse Ryder and Doug Bracewell have been dropped from the New Zealand squad...

1st Test: Dhoni reveals how India lost the plot

Was it poor batting or bad bowling that cost India the match? India Captain...

Stats: India have lost 10 out of the last 11 overseas Tests

Statistical highlights at the end of the first Test between India and New...

'We respect the Indian team and that's what makes this win special'

New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum was a relieved man after his decision...

Dhoni rues India's inability to capitalise on close chances

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni blamed poor umpiring and losing wickets...

1st Test, Day 4, PHOTOS: NZ beat India by 40 runs, take 1-0 series lead

Images from Day 4 of the 1st Test played between New Xealand and India in...

Dhawan hits century but India lose first Test to New Zealand

Shikhar Dhawan hit a century but pacer Neil Wagner took four wickets to help...

IN PHOTOS: India vs New Zealand, Auckland Test (Day 3)

India face a daunting task of scoring 407 runs to win the first cricket Test...

Auckland Test in the balance after bowlers lead India's fightback

Shikhar Dhawan and Cheteshwar Pujara guided India to 87 for one to leave the...

Bitter-sweet day for New Zealand, says Wagner

New Zealand bowler Neil Wagner on Saturday said that the hosts will not be...

We've bowlers to take 20 Indian wickets, says confident McCullum

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum on Tuesday said he has bowlers at his...

IN PHOTOS: India vs New Zealand, Auckland Test (Day 2)

Images from Day 2 in the first Test between New Zealand and India, at...

Now, Indian batsmen not only baffled by pitch but also new ball!

At a loss to explain India's poor batting in the ongoing first Test against...

India struggle after McCullum's double ton lifts NZ to 503

New Zealand's pace attack ripped through India's top order to reduce the...

'India lacked bowling partnerships in New Zealand ODIs'

Pacer Munaf Patel said that dearth of effective bowling partnerships undid...

Hopefully India will get the momentum back in New Zealand: Gambhir

With Indian team suffering one of its worst ODI series defeat in New Zealand...

'It's a shame not to be out there with Brendon at stumps'

Kane Williamson, who scored a brilliant 113, was effusive in praise of his...

IN PHOTOS: India vs New Zealand, Auckland Test (Day 1)

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and New Zealand, at...

McCullum, Williamson tons help New Zealand dominate Day 1

McCullum was 143 not out at the close of play, his eighth Test century,...

Ishant completes 150 wickets haul in Tests

Pacer Ishant Sharma became the 12th Indian to take 150 Test wickets when he...

Sakshi Dhoni and friends go skydiving in New Zealand

Nzone Skydive, an adventure sport program from Queenstown, New Zealand,...

Testing time as India look to get dismal New Zealand tour on track

The Indian cricket team hasn't won an away Test since 2011. It will require...

Srinivasan on ICC revamp: Strong, commercial India good for world cricket

A strong India would be good for world cricket, asserted BCCI President N...

Sachin Tendulkar is ideal role model: Dhoni

Indian skipper MS Dhoni paid rich tribute to retired batting legend Sachin...

Stats dossier: How many Tests has India won in New Zealand?

Overall, India enjoy a wonderful against the Kiwis in Tests, having won 18...

Crowe on Kohli: He is next 'chosen one'

Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe on Tuesday paid a big compliment to...

Need to put pressure on Indian batsmen in Tests, says NZ pacer Boult

New Zealand pacer Trent Boult sought to play mind games ahead of the first...

Can India maintain their stay in the second spot in Tests?

India will retain their number two position in the ICC Test Team Rankings if...

Williamson is MVP of India-NZ ODIs; Shami is top Indian

Did India give up too easily? Are our bowlers really so bad? Were the...

'I work extra hard to make sure I am bowling quick'

'I am happy bowling fast and it is something you can't train to do, it is in...

Rohit, Rahane sizzle but India draws practice match

The Indian top-order failed to convert good starts but Rohit Sharma and...

Kiwis planning to 'bounce' India out with 'short-pitched barrage' in Tests too

New Zealand is reportedly planning to bounce India out in the upcoming...

India tour, biggest money spinner for New Zealand Cricket

The ongoing tour by India is set to trigger a financial windfall for New...

Team India's report card: Dhoni, Kohli impress in depressing series

India were consigned to their second straight overseas series defeat after...

'New Zealand blew the wobbling world champions off the park'

Describing India as the "wobbling world champions", the New Zealand media...

'It will be a bigger test of character for India in Tests'

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, visibly dejected after his side was crushed 0-4 in the...

Taylor, Henry hand India worst defeat in New Zealand

India suffered its worst One-Day International series defeat in New Zealand,...

PHOTOS: New Zealand complete 4-0 series sweep over India

Images from the fifth and final one-dayer between New Zealand and India at...

No major problem with our batting and bowling: Jadeja

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is optimistic of India's chances in the...

Preview: Kiwis eyeing 4-0 whitewash of India

New Zealand all-rounder Nathan McCullum said his team will aim for a 4-0...

Will India score face-saving win in fifth New Zealand ODI?

With the series already lost, India will look to end the One-Day series...

New Zealand bring in Matt Henry as cover for Southee, Anderson

New Zealand have pencilled in pacer Matt Henry into their ODI squad ahead of...

Did Dhoni's bizzare selections cost India in New Zealand?

This series was billed as preparation for the 2015 World Cup to be hosted...

When the 'little guys of world cricket' dethroned Team India

Describing New Zealand's ODI series win over India as a triumph of the...

New Zealand confident the ICC revamp will give them financial boost

Satisfied with the deal being offered to it -- in the proposal to radically...

Sunil Gavaskar: Opening with Kohli was a little strange

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has lashed out at the indifferent show...

'Start using your brains,' angry Dhoni tells his bowlers

The India captain said his bowlers consistently bowled short and wide right...

Dhoni slams players after loss to New Zealand in fourth ODI

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said it was the 'same mistake'" of losing...

PHOTOS: New Zealand thrash India in Hamilton, seal series win

Images from the fourth one-dayer between New Zealand and India at Seddon...

Taylor-cut ton helps Kiwis thrash India and seal ODI series

New Zealand rode on a superb unbeaten hundred from Ross Taylor to thrash...

Kohli can break Tendulkar's record: Chauhan

Former India Test cricketer Chetan Chauhan feels Virat Kohli has the ability...

Former NZ captain Crowe slams controversial ICC revamp plan

Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe joined the chorus calling for the...

New Zealand Test openers pull out of practice game against India

The two players decided to pull out in favour of playing for their provinces...

Ronchi reckons New Zealand can seal series in 4th ODI

Unperturbed by India's fight back in the thrilling tied third ODI, New...

We don't give instructions on pitches: NZ coach

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson's preference for green wickets for the...

Dhoni happy despite tied game in Auckland

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni rued that his side did not grab the...

It's do or die for Team India against New Zealand in Auckland!

Having suffered back-to-back defeats, World champions India are desperate to...

India regain No 1 ODI ranking after Australia lose to England

India regained the No 1 ranking in One-Day Internationals after Australia...

Prasanna slams 'negative' Ashwin, says Harbhajan better option in ODIs

Former Test spinner Erapalli Prasanna is highly critical of Ravichandran...

Important we do not get too far ahead of ourselves: Southee

New Zealand's bowling spearhead Tim Southee warned India of short bowling in...

Can India win three matches in row? Bhuvaneshwar thinks so

India medium pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar said that his team was focussed and...

Raina needs to work on his shot selection, says Dhoni

With the pressure mounting to win the third ODI, skipper Mahendra Singh...

'Fly out Gambhir, Pujara to New Zealand immediately'

Former cricketers Chetan Chauhan and Maninder Singh tell Manu Shankar it's...

'Dhoni will have to be flexible if he wants the best results'

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has advised India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni...

'There have been a few things that have not gone India's way'

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that India will have to make a few changes...

PHOTOS: India lose to Kiwis despite Dhoni, Kohli fireworks

Images from Wednesday's 2md ODI between India and New Zealand at Hamilton.

'When the New Zealand quicks bowled the slower ones, it was hard'

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the Indian captain, has asked his openers Shikhar...

India lose No 1 ODI ranking after back-to-back defeats to New Zealand

India lost the No 1 ODI ranking after a 15-run defeat in a rain-truncated...

Hamilton wicket more to India's liking: Taylor

New Zealand have started the series well, by winning the opening One-Day...

Onus on India's batsmen in Hamilton ODI

Having lost the first match on Sunday, India will look to go level when they...

Kohli claims he has mellowed down, will let bat do the talking

Often criticised for letting his emotions get the better of him on the...

New Zealand to play aggressive cricket against India

New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan said his team will look to play...

'Losing three quick wickets in the middle was the turning point'

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni blamed his team's failure to build...

Kohli hits century but India lose to New Zealand in first ODI

Virat Kohli hit a splendid century but Mitchell McClenaghan claimed four...

Super 'keeper Dhoni scripts new records, goes past Azharuddin

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the first Indian wicketkeeper and...

Can India thwart New Zealand's pace challenge in Napier?

India will look to add some valuable experience and confidence when they...

We've done away with experimentation after the Chappell era: Dhoni

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has ruled out experimenting too much...

Bond urges Black Caps to put India under pressure from first ODI

Ahead of their five-match one-day series against the visiting Indian team,...

How does Team India measure up in New Zealand

As Team India's tour of New Zealand commences with the first one-dayer in...

Team India's No. 1 ranking at stake in New Zealand ODIs

India must win the upcoming five-match One-day series against New Zealand to...

India vs New Zealand, statistically speaking

Team India has two members - MS Dhoni and Ishant Sharma - of that victorious...

New Zealand must prepare green pitches for India series: Martin Crowe

Former New Zealand batsman Martin Crowe feels the Kiwis have a fair chance...

New Zealand tour a little easier as compared to SA, says Pujara

India's batting sensation Cheteshwar Pujara says the upcoming Test series in...

Ronchi, Taylor steer Kiwis past Windies in second T20

New Zealand beat the West Indies by four wickets in the second Twenty20...

New Zealand pick pace-heavy squad for India ODI series

New Zealand named a virtually unchanged squad for the upcoming ODI series...

'Young India batsmen are a lot better than they used to be'

Fiery pace and bounce has always been India's bane on foreign soil but...

'Team India will give New Zealand side the respect they deserve'

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the Indian captain, has said that the curtailed tour...

India's young batsmen by far the best, says Chappell

I really like the look of Shikhar Dhawan. He's a talented, aggressive...

'We've got bowlers who can make most out of the new ball'

Describing New Zealand as a force to reckon with on home turf, India captain...

Team India touch down in New Zealand for ODI series

The Indian cricket team arrived in Napier on Monday for the five-match ODI...

Kiwis rule out Vettori for ODI series against India

Veteran left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori will not be considered for the...

NZ tour preview: Sachin-less India still dominant in world cricket

The India squad to play New Zealand in a five-ODI, two-Test tour is as...

Team India leaves for New Zealand on a month-long tour

The Indian squad led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni departed for New Zealand from...

'NZ tour will help Team India in preparing for 2015 World Cup'

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels that the upcoming tour of New...

Dhoni urges team to back basics and play 'expressive cricket' in New Zealand

India's captain also advised his batsmen not to waste too much time working...

I would like to improve my performances overseas, says Dhoni

India skipper MS Dhoni reckons he needs to improve his performances in away...

New Zealand beat Windies by 81 runs in first T20

New Zealand won the first Twenty20 international match against West Indies...

Why New Zealand-bound ODI players should have played Ranji QF

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar says the presence of the ODI players, named for...

Hamilton ODI: West Indies thrash New Zealand to square series

West Indies thrashed New Zealand by 203 runs in the fifth and final one-day...

With World Cup in sight, NZ retain squad for T20 vs Windies

New Zealand's planning for next year's World Cup further crystallised on...

'India will win the ODI and Test series in New Zealand'

Niranjan Shah, manager when India last toured New Zealand, tells Bikash...

New Zealand beat Windies in rain-hit 4th ODI

New Zealand won a rain-affected fourth One-day International by 58 runs on...

Gambhir should have gone to New Zealand as an opener: Chauhan

Throwing his weight behind out-of-favour India opener Gautam Gambhir, Chetan...

New Zealand's Corey Anderson scores fastest international century

New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson scored the quickest century ever in...

Ishwar Pandey in Test and ODI squads for NZ tour; Yuvraj dropped

Rookie seamer Ishwar Pandey was named in India's Test and ODI squads for the...

Squad for New Zealand tour to be named on Tuesday

The Indian squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand comprising five...

Wrist injury forces Samuels to return home from New Zealand

West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels will need surgery on a chronic right...

NZ beat Windies for first series win over top nation since 2006

Kane Williamson completed his second half-century of the match to take New...

New Zealand on course for victory after Windies collapse

New Zealand openers Peter Fulton and Hamish Rutherford safely negotiated...

Ryder recalled to New Zealand One-day side after long absence

Aggressive batsman Jesse Ryder has returned to the New Zealand side after a...

I agonised over decision to make Windies follow-on: McCullum

Brendon McCullum had possibly the easiest day of his Test captaincy on...

Windies' Gayle, Pollard out of ODI series v New Zealand

West Indies opener Chris Gayle will miss the limited over series against New...

New Zealand likely to visit India in 2014-15

India are likely to host New Zealand for a return series towards the end of...

Former New Zealand cricketers in match-fixing investigation

The International Cricket Council is investigating former New Zealand...

New Zealand's Ryder one step closer to international recall

New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder moved a step closer to resurrecting his...

New Zealand end Bangladesh tour with T20 victory

Colin Munro and Anton Devcich hit half-centuries, and Tim Southee grabbed...

Bangladesh chase down 307, sweep New Zealand series 3-0

Bangladesh completed a 3-0 sweep over New Zealand after a stunning...

Tamim becomes Bangladesh's top scorer in 40-run win over Kiwis

Tamim Iqbal became his country's top run-scorer in one-day cricket as...