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Alec Stewart bats for under-fire Duncan Fletcher, says he cannot be blamed for India`s poor show

Alec Stewart bats for under-fire Duncan Fletcher, says he cannot be blamed for India`s poor show

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 21:06

Former England captain Alec Stewart on Tuesday batted for under-fire coach Duncan Fletcher, saying the Zimbabwean cannot be held responsible for India`s pathetic show in England since a coach can only guide and execution on the field was players` job.

Sunil Gavaskar backs Dhoni, hails BCCI`s move to appoint Ravi Shastri as Team Director

Sunil Gavaskar backs Dhoni, hails BCCI`s move to appoint Ravi Shastri as Team Director

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 20:43

Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has not only backed under-fire skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni but also gave a thumbs up to BCCI`s new move of appointing Ravi Shastri as the Team Director.

Duncan Fletcher sidelined, Ravi Shastri appointed Team Director

Duncan Fletcher sidelined, Ravi Shastri appointed Team Director

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 17:18

Cracking the whip following India`s shambolic Test series against England, The BCCI today sidelined coach Duncan Fletcher by appointing former captain Ravi Shastri as the Team Director while giving a "break" to bowling coach Joe Dawes and fielding coach Trevor Penny for the upcoming one-day series.

MS Dhoni is a fantastic captain: Pankaj Advani

MS Dhoni is a fantastic captain: Pankaj Advani

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 13:43

Under-fire Mahendra Singh Dhoni has got support from unexpected quarters with cue sports poster boy Pankaj Advani backing the Indian skipper, saying he is the only one who can lead the team.

India vs England: BCCI appoints Ravi Shastri Team India's director; Fletcher retains job

India vs England: BCCI appoints Ravi Shastri Team India's director; Fletcher retains job

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 13:02

Former Indian skipper Ravi Shastri was appointed as Team India`s Director of Cricket on Tuesday for the five-match ODI series against England.

Indians need exposure to wider world outside riches of IPL: Michael Vaughan

Indians need exposure to wider world outside riches of IPL: Michael Vaughan

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 11:01

India captain M S Dhoni might have refused to blame IPL for his team`s shambolic show in the five-Test series against England, but former English skipper Michael Vaughan feels the young Indian players must come out of the cash-rich league`s shadow and play county cricket.

Alex Hales included in England`s ODI squad, Ravi Bopara misses out

Alex Hales included in England`s ODI squad, Ravi Bopara misses out

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2014, 00:02

Alex Hales was included in England`s ODI squad for the forthcoming ODI series announced on Monday, while players like Ravi Bopara and Tim Bresnan were ignored by the selectors.

Jaded India await Aussie killing down under

Jaded India await Aussie killing down under

Last Updated: Monday, August 18, 2014, 20:58

If the 3-1 loss against England exposed India`s weakness against quality pacers once again, the struggle looks set to continue within four months time. India visit Australia for a four-match Test series, and this particular performance against England, will delight Aussie skipper, Michael Clarke.

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