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India tour of Sri Lanka 2017

Sun, Jun 17, 2018
Sri Lanka's Chandimal charged with ball-tampering

The same charge was levelled against Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft who...

Sri Lanka play under protest after being accused of ball tampering

Sri Lanka's players refused to take the field on the third day of the match...

Mon, Jun 11, 2018
Spinners help West Indies crush Sri Lanka in first Test

Sri Lanka suffered a stunning batting collapse as they suffered a crushing...

Sun, Jun 10, 2018
Mendis nears century as Sri Lanka battle to save Windies Test

Kusal Mendis led a strong Sri Lankan second innings effort but the West...

Thu, Jun 7, 2018
Arjun Tendulkar picked in India U-19 team for Sri Lanka tour

Standing at 6ft 1inch, the 18 year old Arjun is a left arm fast bowler and a...

Tue, May 29, 2018
Sri Lanka says pitch-fixing allegations hard to believe

Sri Lanka's top cricket administrators say it is difficult to believe...

Sat, May 26, 2018
ICC investigating another corruption scandal; Ind-SL Test under scanner

The Australian newspaper reported on Saturday the documentary will allege...

Fri, May 25, 2018
Cricket Buzz: Sri Lanka's De Silva grieving at home

Sri Lanka batsman Dhananjaya de Silva will not travel with the team for their...

Mon, Mar 19, 2018
Rohit showers lavish praises on Karthik

Dinesh Karthik is always ready to deliver whatever the situation may be and...

Sat, Mar 17, 2018
It's perform or perish for comeback specialist Karthik

Dinesh Karthik is aware that non-performance may result in him going off the...

Shakib fined for fracas; Sri Lanka cricket boss slams Bangladesh

'Regrettable and unacceptable' is how Sri Lanka Cricket chief Thilanga...

Fri, Mar 16, 2018
Bangladesh edge past SL to set up India final

Bangladesh edged past Sri Lanka by two wickets in a thrilling finish to set...

Thu, Mar 15, 2018
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh clash in virtual semifinal

A place in the final at stake, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh would expect their...

Tue, Mar 13, 2018
T20 tri-series: India unlikely to experiment against Bangladesh

Having suffered an unexpected defeat against Sri Lanka in their...

How Shardul mastered the 'knuckle ball'

Shardul Thakur knows that opportunities in a settled limited overs line-up...

How India avenged their series-opening loss to Sri Lanka

Paceman Thakur led India's disciplined effort with the ball to restrict Sri...

Mon, Mar 12, 2018
PHOTOS: Pandey, Thakur lift India to victory against SL

A clinical India defeated Sri Lanka comprehensively by six wickets to...

Sun, Mar 11, 2018
Captain Rohit must stand up and perform

Skipper Rohit Sharma will be desperate to get back to form as a resurgent...

Fri, Mar 9, 2018
Man-of-the-match Shankar plays down Pandya comparisons

Shankar claimed two crucial wickets to bag the Match of the Match award as...

Thu, Mar 8, 2018
Dhawan's fluent fifty leads India to easy win over Bangladesh

Opener Shikhar Dhawan struck his second successive fifty to guide India to a...

Tue, Mar 6, 2018
PHOTOS: Perera's blast powers Sri Lanka to victory vs India

Kusal Perera blasted an entertaining 66 from 37 balls to help Sri Lanka...

Mon, Mar 5, 2018
Like EPL, no favourites in T20 format too: Rohit

Rohit Sharma played down the perception, saying anything can happen in the...

Why Sri Lanka coach feels 'second-string' India favourites to lift Nidahas Trophy

Sri Lanka coach Chandika Hathurusingha on Monday termed India favourites in...

Will India's young turks make it count in Sri Lanka?

For all those who are likely to get a game, there will be just one target --...

Sun, Mar 4, 2018
Unadkat eyes ODI berth with good showing in Sri Lanka T20s

Set to lead India's pace attack in the upcoming T20 International tri-series...

Sun, Feb 25, 2018
Rohit to lead young squad for Lanka T20 tri-series

Rohit Sharma will lead a second string Indian team, comprising leading...

Sun, Jan 21, 2018
We didn't gain anything playing Sri Lanka, says Harbhajan

Senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is of the opinion that India's home series...

Sun, Jan 14, 2018
U-19 World Cup: Sri Lanka, South Africa register big opening wins

Meanwhile, South Africa scored a massive 341 for seven after electing to bat...

Tue, Jan 9, 2018
Mathews back as Sri Lanka's limited overs captain

All-rounder Angelo Mathews has been appointed Sri Lanka's limited-overs...

Mon, Dec 25, 2017
T20 Rankings: India surge to 2nd spot post Lanka's drubbing

India have surged to the second spot in the ICC's latest T20I rankings after...

PIX: Team India celebrates Christmas in style

Indian team celebrated Christmas wearing the 'Santa hats' after India...

Sat, Dec 23, 2017
Formidable India eye whitewash against Sri Lanka

With the series already in their pocket, India will look to give some of the...

Fri, Dec 22, 2017
Is Smith a better Test batsman than Kohli?

Spin legend Shane Warne has rated Steve Smith as a better Test batsman than...

Thu, Dec 21, 2017
Indore curator reveals good option for toss-winning captain

"It was cloudy here yesterday and there is same forecast for tomorrow. In...

Dominant India look to wrap up series against Sri Lanka

A dominant Indian team is expected to maintain its stranglehold on a...

'Dhoni continues to be an inspiration in the dressing room'

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is at the fag end of his career but opener K L Rahul...

These numbers don't lie! Dhoni excellent at No 4

Check out the statistical highlights of the Cuttack T20I.

Wed, Dec 20, 2017
No 4 is the ideal batting spot for Dhoni: Rohit

India promoted Dhoni up the order in the first T20 on Wednesday and the...

Rahul, Chahal script India's biggest T20 win

Opening the batting, Rahul struck a quick 61 off 48 balls before leg-spinner...

1st T20, PHOTOS: Chahal takes four as India thump Sri Lanka

IMAGES from the 1st T20I played between India and Sri Lanka on Wednesday

Tue, Dec 19, 2017
1st T20I: Expect a 'sporting wicket' in Cuttack

The pitch hasn't witnessed competitive cricket since then and to make matters...

SL captain Thisara confident of bouncing back in T20s

"It was a bad ODI series but we have to take good things from the first...

Mon, Dec 18, 2017
Double ton puts Rohit among top-five batsmen in ICC ODI rankings

Big gains for Chahal and Kuldeep in bowler rankings

Sun, Dec 17, 2017
Unfair to compare myself and Kuldeep with Ashwin-Jadeja: Chahal

India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal feels it would be unfair to compare him...

How Sri Lanka lost the plot and ODI series

Sri Lanka coach Nic Pothas, on Sunday said the two soft dismissals in the...

Here's why Rohit singled out Shreyas for special praise

India on Sunday recorded their eighth successive win in a bilateral series...

3rd ODI: Destructive Dhawan leads India to another series win

Shikhar Dhawan struck a sublime hundred in the nick of time as India...

PHOTOS: Kuldeep, Chahal spin India to series win over Lanka

Images from the 3rd ODI between India and Sri Lanka played in Vizag on Sunday

Sat, Dec 16, 2017
Feeling at home, Lankans hoping to do something special in Vizag

'Our plan in to take early wickets in the first 20 overs and that will help...

Buoyant India eye series win at Visakhapatnam

India have not lost a series at home since the defeat to South Africa in...

Indian batsmen open to learning: Dhawan

'We have learnt a lot of things. Especially when we played in Kolkata (during...

Fri, Dec 15, 2017
No Malinga in Sri Lanka T20 squad for India series

The list has been ratified by sports minister Dayasiri Jayasekera. The list...

Wed, Dec 13, 2017
REVEALED! How Rohit manages to score double centuries in ODIs...

'We had a Plan A and B and C as well - it didn't click.'

'Rohit Paisa Vasool Shaaaaarma all the way'

His breathtaking knock included a dozen sixes and 13 boundaries as he...

Numbers Game: Plethora of records for run machine Rohit

Statistical highlights of the second ODI between India and Sri Lanka, on...

Here's what went wrong for Sri Lanka in Mohali

Sri Lanka batting coach Thilan Samaraweera said the bowlers let the team down...

This year has been the best of my career: Rohit

It has been raining runs for Rohit Sharma and he had little hesitation in...

2nd ODI: Ruthless Rohit double ton leads India to series-levelling win

Skipper Rohit Sharma rose to the occasion when it mattered most as his record...

Rohit Sharma and the Beauty of Destruction

Talent they say is over-rated but in Rohit Sharma's case, the word had been...

Tue, Dec 12, 2017
Playing for India is the ultimate dream: Washington

The young Tamil Nadu all-rounder knows he has to perform both with bat and...

Good opportunity for Sri Lanka to win series in India

Sri Lanka produced a near flawless performance in Dharamsala and captain...

Mon, Dec 11, 2017
Sri Lankan team stranded in Dharamsala

Two days ahead of the second One-day International against India, the Sri...

Sun, Dec 10, 2017
PHOTOS: India humiliated by Sri Lanka as batsmen flop

Pacer Suranga Lakmal shone with the ball to help Sri Lanka steamroll India by...

Lakmal shines as Sri Lanka crush pathetic India

The susceptible technique of Indian batsmen in seamer-friendly conditions was...

Sat, Dec 9, 2017
Sundar replaces injured Jadhav for ODI series against SL

Tamil Nadu all-rounder Washington Sundar, on Saturday, replaced injured Kedar...

Rahane's form a worry as India aim another clean sweep vs SL

Ajinkya Rahane will be aiming to get his mojo back as India, formidable even...

Team India keen to shed 'poor travellers' tag

India will approach 2018 as the year to shed their 'poor travellers' tag,...

How India can reclaim No 1 spot in ODI rankings

India go into their One-day International series against Sri Lanka starting...

Why youngsters should get inspired from Bumrah's Test selection

Jasprit Bumrah's selection in the South Africa-bound Test squad is a lesson...

Thu, Dec 7, 2017
No laughing matter for India in tired Sri Lanka 'rivalry'

Three months after subjecting Sri Lanka to a 9-0 whitewash across all...

Kohli rises to 2nd spot in ICC Test rankings

Kohli's double ton was followed by a 50 in the second innings as he finished...

IMA asks BCCI to consider pollution levels before deciding match venue

'They did the right thing if they were protesting against it. Medically there...

Wed, Dec 6, 2017
'When I play cricket, I don't look at social media'

Soft-spoken Sri Lankan captain Dinesh Chandimal on Wednesday said youngsters...

'No truth to Virat, Anushka wedding rumours'

The denial came after several TV channels reported that the couple was likely...

'Don't know what is wrong with slip catching'

India's poor slip catching was being papered over by the tons of runs the...

'Kotla didn't have the bare minimum help for spinners'

Cheteshwar Pujara, on Wednesday, sought to play down the ineffectiveness of...

Self belief secret behind Kohli's superb run-of-form

'I need rest. My body has taken a toll in the last couple of years. Right now...

Anti-pollution masks hog limelight, again

Anti-pollution masks hog limelight, again

Toxic New Delhi shamed as cricketers, footballers face breathing issues

India's state-run NTPC is launching bids for clean technology for two...

Dhananjaya ton guides Sri Lanka to draw, India claim series 1-0

Sri Lanka were never going to chase 410, but did well enough to bat as many...

PHOTOS: De Silva ton helps Sri Lanka force draw, India win series

Dhananjaya de Silva's heroic hundred and Roshen Silva's gallant, unbeaten 74...

Tue, Dec 5, 2017
Stats: After Kohli, India's other consistent performer is...

Statistical highlights of the fourth day's play of the third cricket Test...

'Coincidence that light fades once pacer gets wicket'

In both the innings during this Test match, Sri Lanka have lost a wicket to a...

Players are in discomfort but no use talking about it: Lanka coach

Sri Lanka coach Nic Pothas, on Tuesday, again said that his players'...

Perera, Gunaratne return to Sri Lanka ODI squad

Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Perera and all-rounder Asela Gunaratne have returned...

Dhawan gets candid about Delhi pollution

A Delhiite himself, Shikhar Dhawan was on Tuesday candid in his admission...

3rd Test: Sri Lanka stagger as they chase 410 for victory

Sri Lanka batted the 16 overs during the final 85 minutes of play on the...

PHOTOS: Jadeja's late strikes leave SL in a mess

India set Sri Lanka a daunting 410-run victory target and dented the...

Yo-Yo Test passed, Washington ready to shine in India colours

'It is a dream to be part of the Indian team. My father (Sundar) and coaches,...

Lakmal vomits on field on Day 4 as Sri Lanka players mask up again

India's second innings was into its sixth over when Lakmal was seen bending...

Will pollution-mired Delhi be struck off as international venue?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday said scheduling of...

Mon, Dec 4, 2017
Stats: The Lankans who defied the Indians

Statistical highlights on Day 3 of the third cricket Test between India and...

We didn't get the kind of tracks we expected: Shami

The pitches in Nagpur and Delhi have not been exactly what the team...

'The pollution-related controversy has not strained player relations'

Mathews dismissed suggestions that the episode has created bad blood between...

PHOTOS: Chandimal, Mathews tons fuel Sri Lanka fightback

Dinesh Chandimal made 147 not out and Angelo Mathews ended his century...

2nd Test, Day 3: India wrest back control after Mathews, Chandimal tons

Ravichandran Ashwin (3/90 in 35 overs) got quick breakthroughs in the final...

'Lankan players halted play to break Kohli's rhythm'

'The strange thing is that they (Sri Lanka) did not face any problem till the...

Sun, Dec 3, 2017
Stats: He is the BEST Test batsman in the world at the moment!

Statistical highlights on Day 2 of the third cricket Test between India and...

Three of our players vomited in change room: Lanka coach

Seeking to validate their demand regarding suspension of play due to air...

'Virat didn't need pollution mask to bat nearly two days'

India's bowling coach Bharat Arun, on Sunday, took a dig at the Sri Lankan...

Sri Lanka go behind masks after Kohli's record double

Skipper Virat Kohli's magnificent 243 was overshadowed by unprecedented...

3rd Test, PHOTOS: Kohli's 234 fuels India's charge at smog-hit Delhi

Images from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between India and Sri Lanka at Feroz...

PIX: Lankans get 'fussy' over smog-covered Feroz Shah Kotla

'If 20,000 people in the stands did not have problem and the Indian team did...

Kohli becomes first captain to score six double tons

The 29-year-old Kohli, who had emulated Rahul Dravid with his previous double...

Sat, Dec 2, 2017
Why Team India cannot get hard and bouncy wickets

India desperately wanted hard and bouncy wickets before the South Africa tour...

Here's why India is not losing sleep over Rahane's form dip

Ajinkya Rahane has been a conspicuous absentee from the ongoing Indian...

Record breaking Kohli, solid Vijay punish Sri Lanka

Captain Virat Kohli and opener Murali Vijay made a mockery of sub-par Sri...

PHOTOS: Kohli, Vijay hit centuries as India dominate Day 1

India's run-machine Virat Kohli and in-form Murali Vijay smashed big...

Another record for run machine Kohli

Kohli 1st captain to score hat-trick of tons in 3-match series

Fri, Dec 1, 2017
Sri Lankan captain takes sarcastic dig at Team India

"I am not sure they are preparing for South Africa," said Sri Lanka captain...

The Sri Lankans must stand up and perform

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal, on Thursday, came to under-fire Angelo...

Thu, Nov 30, 2017
Figure out Kohli's most special hundred...

India captain Virat Kohli, on Thursday, described his 141 against Australia...

Factfile: India v Sri Lanka 3rd Test in Delhi

Here is a factbox on the third and final Test between India and Sri Lanka...

Milestone beckons dominant India in 3rd Test against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's long-suffering fans saw a sliver of hope when Dinesh Chandimal...

Ashwin not as attacking an off-spinner as Bhajji: Hayden

'Ashwin doesn't really need to be as attacking as Bhajji. His role within...

Wed, Nov 29, 2017
Tharanga ousted, Perera named captain for ODIs against India

Thisara Perera, on Wednesday, replaced Upul Tharanga as Sri Lanka's...

Tue, Nov 28, 2017
Team India's request to COA for pay hike will need GB approval

The Indian cricketers' central contracts saw a two-fold rise with top players...

Kohli unavailable for T20s vs Sri Lanka?

"Virat has told the selectors that he needs some time to take a call on...

Vandersay replaces injured Herath for third Test

In the first Test in Kolkata, Herath bowled only eight overs in seaming...

As SA tour beckons, Ishant's resurgence a blessing for India

In Nagpur, he extracted good bounce and movement from a batting-friendly...

Mon, Nov 27, 2017
Kaul gets his India call-up news in most unusual way

The 27-year-old came into spotlight when he bowled the famous last over...

Stats: Ashwin matches Warne, Muralitharan

India hammered Sri Lanka inside four days to win the 2nd Test in Nagpur on...

Kohli rested for Sri Lanka ODIs, Rohit to lead India

Kohli, who was named man-of-the-match for the 2nd Test that India won against...

SL coach Pothas expects better from out-of-form Mathews

'It is hugely disappointing because of the amount of work ethics that goes in...

Kohli bats for aggressive approach in SA tour

Kohli was at his aggressive best in the just-concluded second Test against...

Ruthless India destroy Sri Lanka in Nagpur Test

A ruthless India equalled their biggest victory margin, decimating a...

Sun, Nov 26, 2017
Error of judgement on Dasun's part: Gurusinha on ball tampering

Shanaka was seen trying to pick the seam of the ball in the 50th over of...

Here's what's troubling the Sri Lankan team

"In today's context, we have not done well. I would like to still encourage...

'Rahane is one innings away from regaining form'

However, Pujara is confident that Rahane is only one innings away from...

Pujara commends captain Kohli's batting prowess on 'difficult pitch'

'See, he (Kohli) is a kind of player who performs well in all the formats of...

Dhoni backs Kohli over scheduling of tours

'It is absolutely right, because we play so much cricket that we do not get...

Sat, Nov 25, 2017
Dasun Shanaka fined for ball tampering

The incident happened in the 50th over when TV cameras caught Shanaka picking...

Sri Lanka's batsmen lack tact in handling spin, coach acknowledges

A country which produced champion players of spin bowling such as Roy Dias,...

Want to contribute whenever I get a chance: Vijay

Both got half-centuries but Dhawan's personal commitments opened the door for...

PHOTOS: Pujara, Vijay hit centuries to put India in control

Murali Vijay celebrated his return to the India side with a hundred, while...

Fri, Nov 24, 2017
PHOTOS: Bowlers give India the upper hand on Day 1

Bowlers gave India the upper hand as Sri Lanka were bowled out for a...

Thu, Nov 23, 2017
Why Chandimal feels Sri Lanka can win their first series in India

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal is hoping that senior spinner Rangana...

Wed, Nov 22, 2017
Saha not bothered about being pushed up and down the batting order

'Favourable conditions determine the slots whether it is Nos 6, 7 or 8. It...

Mon, Nov 20, 2017
2nd Test: Dhawan, Bhuvi released, rookie all-rounder Vijay Shankar in

Rookie Tamil Nadu all-rounder Vijay Shankar has been drafted in the Indian...

Check out what gives Kohli more pleasure... it's not 50 hundreds!

Fifty international hundreds might seem staggering for a 29-year-old but...

Sky is the limit for Kohli, says Shastri

India's head coach Ravi Shastri, on Monday, heaped special praise on Virat...

Huge positives for Sri Lanka from drawn opening Test

Sri Lanka were finally able to pose a challenge to India in the first Test...

Stats: Kohli getting closer towards breaking Tendulkar's record

Statistical highlights on the fifth and final day of the opening Test match...

We could have won in another 5-6 overs: KL Rahul

Opener KL Rahul feels that had another six overs been available, India could...

Sri Lanka hold on for tense draw after Kohli masterclass

India nearly scripted an epic win but the first cricket Test against Sri...

PHOTOS: Kohli shines before Sri Lanka escape with a draw

India's captain Virat Kohli staved off the threat of defeat before their fast...

50th century...The legend of Kohli continues to grow!

The Indian skipper joined South African great Hashim Amla as the fastest to...

Pujara, third Indian to bat on all 5 days of a Test

The 29-year-old, who entered an exclusive club on Day 5 of the ongoing Test,...

Sun, Nov 19, 2017
Should batsmen be allowed to consult dressing room on DRS?

Cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar, on Sunday, said he is in...

Stats: Dhawan-Rahul partnership steady India's ship

Statistical highlights on Day four of the opening cricket Test between India...

Brain Fade2? No. Perera did not take help for DRS

Perera did not take dressing room help for DRS review: SLC

Biggest mistake that Indian pacers made on Day 3

The visible discomfort of their own batsmen on a seaming track made them...

India fight back after SL take lead

Opener Shikhar Dhawan (94) and KL Rahul (73) restored India's dominance with...

PHOTOS: Openers lead India's strong reply on Day 4

Openers Shikhar Dhawan and Lokesh Rahul featured in a rollicking 166-run...

Sat, Nov 18, 2017
India's pace attack top class: Mathews

Angelo Mathews rated India's pace attack comprising Mohammed Shami,...

Stats: Mr Consistent of Test cricket is here!

Statistical highlights from the third day's play of the first Test between...

FIVE tips to bat on challenging track

Cheteshwar Pujara is known for his penchant for hitting big hundreds but...

Pujara gives Shami injury update

Mohammad Shami walked off the field after failing to complete his 14th over...

Who should decide Dhoni's future?

Veteran cricketer Kapil Dev, on Saturday, said the topic of...

How things fell into place for the Lankans...

The visitors bowled India out to be in an advantageous position, resisted the...

PHOTOS: Match evenly poised as Lanka trail India by 7 runs

Images from Day 3 of the 1st Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday

Umpire Ketttleborough misses third day's play

Kettleborough was replaced by West Indies' Joel Wilson, who accompanied Nigel...

Fri, Nov 17, 2017
Stats: Pujara loves to bat against the Lankans

Statistical highlights from the second day's play of the first Test between...

'Pujara has batted outstandingly well in these conditions'

Pujara stood tall in a defiant 47 off 102 balls even as Sri Lanka pacers made...

'If the weather clears, this Test can definitely get a result'

The rain is caused by a depression that is likely to clear out tomorrow and...

Kohli will play as long as his body allows: Sridhar

India are scheduled to tour South Africa for a full series early next year...

PHOTOS: Pujara, rain thwart Sri Lanka's charge on Day 2

Cheteshwar Pujara stood tall amid ruins as Sri Lanka struck twice in the...

Thu, Nov 16, 2017
Kohli urges Delhiites to 'take responsibility to fight pollution'

In a short Twitter video with the hashtag #Delhi, we need to talk!...

Kohli's support for Dhoni remarkable: Ganguly

"He (Kohli) is a fantastic captain. I don't know what he does inside dressing...

India will win opening Test despite being 17/3: Ganguly

"Let me tell you one thing, India will win this Test even if they are 17/3,"...

Stats: Inconsistent Kohli has not had the best year

Statistical highlights on day one of the opening Test between India and Sri...

The job is not finished yet, says Sri Lanka bowling coach

Sri Lanka pacer Suranga Lakmal wrecked the high-profile Indian top-order in...

Can't fault batsmen for shot selection: Bangar

'The conditions were pretty tough for batting and what didn't really help us...

1st Test, PHOTOS: India start shakily on rain-marred opening day

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Kolkata on...

Will Sri Lanka's 35-year wait end?

The Sri Lankans have played 17 Tests in India in 35 years, but failed to win...

Wed, Nov 15, 2017
Green top at Eden makes Lanka captain hopeful

'We are more than capable of playing in this kind of conditions. We need to...

Kohli frets over opening dilemma against Sri Lanka

The right-handed duo of Murali Vijay and Lokesh Rahul have remained India's...

I too need rest, I am not a robot: Kohli

Kohli has played seven Tests, 26 ODIs and 10 T20 internationals in 2017, the...

WATCH: Why you will fall in love with Dhoni....again!

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a self proclaimed 'absolute pet-lover'.

Is India ready to inflict more humiliation on Sri Lanka?

India would look to continue their ruthless streak

Figure out India, Sri Lanka's teams

As India take on Sri Lanka in a three Test series, Rajneesh Gupta presents...

Tue, Nov 14, 2017
We look up to you, you are our hero: Kapil to Kohli

India's first World Cup winning skipper Kapil Dev, on Tuesday, compared...

When Kohli showed his caring side

India captain Virat Kohli showed his caring side during the team's training...

Shastri once again fiercely defends Dhoni

Look at your career before commenting on Dhoni: Shastri

Here's what Ganguly has to say on Eden track...

Sourav Ganguly, on Tuesday, inspected the pitch that will play host to the...

We want to win every series; remain No. 1: Rahane

India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane said their 9-0 clean sweep in Sri Lanka...

Can Sri Lanka break their Test duck in India?

Sri Lanka look incapable of stopping India from winning a ninth to tie...

Mon, Nov 13, 2017
PHOTOS: Team India practice in full flow ahead of Eden Test

It has been learnt that the Indian team management wants tracks that are hard...

Is Pandya saving himself for the South Africa series?

Hardik Pandya on Monday said he himself had requested the team management...

Team India focus on reverse sweep, short balls; SL inspect pitch

Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul and skipper Virat Kohli warmed up...

'Relief' for Indian cricket team from selfie-hunters

The Indian cricketers will now fly in business class after the Board of...

Sun, Nov 12, 2017
Do Sri Lanka bowlers have it in them to take 20 wickets?

'Even though the immediate past has not been good we are looking for a new...

Warm-up: Samson's 128 frustrates Lanka, tour match ends in draw

In reply to Sri Lanka's 411/9 declared, the Board President's XI were...

Ganguly wants Dhoni to play T20Is 'more freely'

Ganguly however feels Dhoni has a lot of cricket left in him, especially in...

Sat, Nov 11, 2017
REVEALED! Sri Lanka's plans to tackle Ashwin and Jadeja

Sri Lanka's left-handed opener Dimuth Karunaratne is willing to think out of...

PHOTOS: Sri Lankan batsmen make merry on Day 1 of warm-up

Four batsmen scored half-centuries to take Sri Lanka to 411 for six on Day 1...

Fri, Nov 10, 2017
Pandya rested for Sri Lanka Test series

Considering Hardika Pandya's heavy recent workload, the decision was made to...

It's a warm-up game for Herath, not for us: Samson

For Sri Lanka captain Rangana Herath, the two-day game against Board...

Sri Lanka eyeing elusive win in India

Chasing an elusive dream of winning their first cricket Test in India, Sri...

Thu, Nov 9, 2017
Dhoni takes 'ad break', checks Eden strip ahead of Lanka Test

Retired, former Test cricketer Dhoni was in the city for a commercial shoot...

You have to fight for every run that you score in Tests: Pujara

He is expected to play a major role during next year's tour of South Africa...

Sri Lanka won't be overawed by India this time

'It's always a pleasure to come here and challenge ourselves against a very,...

How Sri Lanka plan to halt India's winning run

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal dropped hints that unlike the five-pronged...

Wed, Nov 8, 2017
Sri Lankan cricket team arrive in Kolkata

Dinesh Chandimal-led Sri Lankan squad,on Wednesday arrived for their six-week...

Sun, Nov 5, 2017
Sri Lanka drop Mendis for India tour, skipper Angelo returns

The Sri Lankan selectors, on Sunday, dropped batsman Kusal Mendis from their...

Wed, Nov 1, 2017
Sri Lanka handed Mathews boost ahead of India tour

Angelo Mathews has been declared fit and available for Sri Lanka's tour of...