Hesson promises more short-pitched test for Indians

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 18:57

The Indian batting frailties against short-pitched bowling stood exposed in the ODI series and New Zealand coach Mike Hesson on Saturday said the Kiwis will continue with the tactic even in the upcoming Test series starting February 6.

We are confident of winning against New Zealand, says Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 11:46

India medium pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Friday said that his team was completely focussed ahead of its do-or-die match against New Zealand and confident of reversing the 0-2 deficit in the five-ODI series.

India vs New Zealand, 1st ODI - Preview

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 05:09

India would look to gain some valuable experience and confidence when they clash with New Zealand in a five-match ODI series, beginning here tomorrow, as Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his boys will begin the defence of their World Cup title on these very shores next year.

Pace won`t be a problem for India in New Zealand, says Doull

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 20:37

Fiery pace and bounce has always been India`s bane on foreign soil but former New Zealand speedster Simon Doull says India`s young brigade of batsmen is well equipped to face the Kiwi quicks on green tops.

Team India`s No.1 position in ICC rankings at stake against NZ

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 08:59

India will have to beat New Zealand in the upcoming ODI series to retain their top spot in the ICC rankings as Australia and England have a chance to topple Mahendra Singh Dhoni`s men from the perch.

Rogers chooses holidays after Ashes to `recoup` ahead of Proteas clashes

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 17:38

Australian Test opener Chris Rogers has said that he is ready to take a break after the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney before he takes on the might of the world`s best Test team South Africa next month.

Fawad Ahmed admits Ashes hopes were dented due to `pressure to perform`

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 15:45

Pakistani refugee -turned Australian leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed has admitted that his bowling was affected by talk that he was in Ashes contention, for which he lost his way.

Pakistan fined for slow over-rate in second ODI

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 00:06

Pakistan had salt rubbed into their wounds when they were fined for their slow over-rate during a narrow two-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka on saturday.

'Under pressure` Pak will defeat Lanka: Misbah

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 16:55

Pakistan is seeking to defeat Sri Lanka in a five-match series starting in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.

Opening day of India`s practice game abandoned

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 15:36

The opening day of the practice match between the Indians and the South African Invitation XI squad was on friday called off without a ball being bowled due to the wet outfield here.

No room for Jamshed, Amin as Pak name ODI squad for Sri Lanka series

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 14:51

Pakistan have left out opener Nasir Jamshed and middle-order batsman Umar Amin from their 15-man squad for the five-match one-day series against Sri Lanka starting in Sharjah from Wednesday, according to reports.

Pujara, Vijay say will stick to basics in Test series

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 22:47

The Indian batting line-up has been exposed to the hilt in the ODI series against South Africa, but top-order batsmen Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara on thursday said they would prefer to go into the Test series beginning December 18 with an uncluttered mind and stick to the basics.