India look for morale boosting win against New Zealand ahead of Test Series

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 16:01

In the fifth and final ODI of the series, India will look for a consolation win, which might give them the much-needed boost to enter the two-match Test series with a positive frame of mind.

5th ODI: We have to win to keep good morale for Test series, says Jadeja

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 12:29

Eyeing a consolation win in the fifth and final one-dayer, Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja today said his teammates need to avoid panicking to curb the "little errors" that have cost them the series against New Zealand.

5th ODI: India vs New Zealand - Preview

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 12:28

Their morale dented after losing the series, India would be desperate to salvage some lost pride by notching their maiden win on the tour when they take on a sprightly New Zealand in the fifth and final cricket one-dayer on Friday.

Cheteshwar Pujara : Unfairly branded Test match specialist

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 12:16

Pujara is undoubtedly the ideal Test match batsman with excellent temperament and numbers to match.

New Zealand tour: Livid Dhoni blames pacers for ODI series loss

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 10:50

A dejected India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni held the poor performance of his pacers responsible for the visitors` humiliating 0-3 ODI series loss against New Zealand.

Simon Doull questions India`s selection policy in ongoing ODI series

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 00:41

Former New Zealand fast bowler Simon Doull has questioned Indian team`s selection policy in the ongoing five-match ODI series, which the visitors have already lost, and said he was surprised by the side`s reluctance to change things around them.

MS Dhoni tells Indian pacers to use their brains

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 21:06

"Start using your brains more", Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni told his wayward bowlers after losing the ODI series to New Zealand here today.

Did Dhoni make the best use of Stuart Binny in fourth ODI?

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 19:26

After facing criticism for backing out of form players, Team India skipper MS Dhoni finally decided to experiment in the fourth ODI. Ambati Rayudu and Stuart Binny – two players who had performed well in the domestic circuit, were finally included in the squad. But while the former got to bat as well as bowl, it was surprising to see Dhoni not using Binny as a specialist bowler.

India vs New Zealand, 4th ODI, Hamilton - As it happened...

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 15:26

Updates of 4th ODI between India and New Zealand from Hamilton

Taylor`s ton steers NZ to ODI series win against India

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 15:25

India slumped to their second consecutive series defeat overseas as New Zealand rode on Ross Taylor`s unbeaten century to thrash the visitors by seven wickets in the fourth one-dayer and take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match rubber here on Tuesday.

We`re very much on target to win the series: Ronchi

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 12:52

Unperturbed by India`s remarkable come-from-behind performance in the thrilling tied third ODI, New Zealand wicket-keeper Luke Ronchi on Monday said with a comfortable 2-0 lead, the hosts are well on course to win the five-match ODI series.

Dhoni happy with tie but rues his side did not grab chances

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 16:40

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday rued that his side did not grab the chances that came their way in the tied third cricket one-dayer against New Zealand here but said he was happy that the visitors can at least draw the five-match series.