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5th Test: A lot at stake for MS Dhoni, Duncan Fletcher

5th Test: A lot at stake for MS Dhoni, Duncan Fletcher

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 21:31

Mahendra Dhoni`s continuance as captain in Tests after next year`s World Cup and the retention of Duncan Fletcher as coach after the same event are at stake as India, trailing 1-2 in the series, lock horns with England in the fifth and final cricket Test starting here Friday.

We will continue with our five-bowler strategy, says MS Dhoni

We will continue with our five-bowler strategy, says MS Dhoni

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 21:23

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has once again reiterated that he will not deviate from his strategy of playing five bowlers ahead of the fifth and final cricket Test against England starting on Friday.

India vs England 2014: Can MS Dhoni`s men fight against all odds to level series?

India vs England 2014: Can MS Dhoni`s men fight against all odds to level series?

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 19:17

The momentum for sure lies with England, but only if India can play with the fighting intent, there is no reason why they cannot level the series at The Oval.

James Anderson on a par with world No.1 Dale Steyn: Alastair Cook

James Anderson on a par with world No.1 Dale Steyn: Alastair Cook

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 19:04

England fast bowler James Anderson ranks alongside South Africa`s world No. 1 Dale Steyn and possesses more skill, his captain Alastair Cook said on the eve of the fifth test against India.

Stuart Broad nets for England

Stuart Broad nets for England

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 18:28

England paceman Stuart Broad took part in a net session on Thursday, on the eve of the fifth Test against India, while wearing a splint to protect his broken nose.

Rival batsmen felt that I was an easy target: Moeen Ali

Rival batsmen felt that I was an easy target: Moeen Ali

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 17:59

He has been one of England`s finds in the ongoing Test series against India and off-spinner Moeen Ali feels that visiting team`s batsmen took him lightly which ensured a bagful of wickets for him.

Can Ishant Sharma help India save their pride in 5th Test?

Can Ishant Sharma help India save their pride in 5th Test?

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 16:45

The good news for MS Dhoni-led team is that their most experienced speedster on the tour and hero of the Lord`s Test is looking match fit.

Martin Crowe says Mahendra Singh Dhoni`s Test captaincy illogical

Martin Crowe says Mahendra Singh Dhoni`s Test captaincy illogical

Last Updated: Thursday, August 14, 2014, 14:32

New Zealand batting great Martin Crowe has slammed the "illogical" captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the ongoing Test series in England and feels India would be better off without his leadership in the longest format.

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