India vs South Africa: Fletcher faces litmus test

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 23:24

It`s nearly two years that India haven`t played a Test overseas and as they prepare to take on South Africa at the Wanderers on Wednesday, it will be a trial by fire for coach Duncan Fletcher, who has now come a long way from the team`s 0-8 result abroad.

Fletcher says Indian team arriving in SA with no mental scars

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 15:25

Indian cricket coach Duncan Fletcher has said his young and inexperienced team will arrive in South Africa without any mental scar and play freely.

Two new balls in ODIs is a great benefit for pacers, says Ishant Sharma

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 20:01

Ishant Sharma feels the introduction of two new white balls from both ends in ODIs is a boon for pacers and the lanky bowler partly attributes his recent success in the 50-over format to the latest rule change.

Of Fletcher`s tips to Unadkat, CD of `SD-248` and biryani

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 20:34

Zaheer Khan is running the last leg of his illustrious career of 13 years and chief coach Duncan Fletcher knows what a potent left-arm seamer like Jaydev Unadkat can bring to the table once `Zak` is ready to call it quits.

Duncan Fletcher to oversee India `A` in South Africa

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 23:46

Indian cricket team head coach Duncan Fletcher will oversee the India `A` team in South Africa for the two four-day matches against the Protea `A`, according to a report.

1st ODI: Zimbabwe vs India - Preview

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 09:26

A depleted Indian cricket team will seek revenge for the humiliation it suffered two years ago when it takes on minnows Zimbabwe in a five-match ODI series starting from Wednesday.

Zimbabwe tour will be less intense, we will have fun: Kohli

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 19:44

After "hectic" but successful two months of cricket, Indian players are looking to play in relaxed mood and have fun in Zimbabwe in the five-match ODI series, captain Virat Kohli said.

Duncan Fletcher likely to retain the crease

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 13:06

Fletcher’s success with the national team has settled the debate over foreign coach vs Indian coach.

Duncan Fletcher`s tenure likely to be extended till 2015 World cup: Report

Last Updated: Saturday, July 6, 2013, 10:18

The scintillating performance of Indian cricket team in the just concluded ICC Champions Trophy in England resulted in boosting the confidence of both the players as well as their coach Duncan Fletcher.

Fletcher flies to South Africa to attend mother`s funeral

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 12:21

India coach Duncan Fletcher has flown to Cape Town, South Africa to attend the funeral of his mother, who passed away earlier this week.

Fletcher addressing top-order batting failure, says Ashwin

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 23:08

Despite recording two facile victories in the warm-up games, India are worried about their top-order batting, spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said here on Tuesday.

Duncan Fletcher gets one-year extension as India coach

Last Updated: Saturday, March 16, 2013, 00:34

Duncan Fletcher's contract as India's cricket coach was on Friday extended by one more year despite a below-par track record, setting to rest the intense speculation on his future.