Fletcher lucky to get an extension despite poor record: Sunny

Last Updated: Friday, March 15, 2013, 20:55

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar feels that Duncan Fletcher is lucky to have been handed an extension as no Indian coach would have been able to survive after losing 10 Test matches.

3rd Test: India vs Australia - Preview

Last Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 15:43

In the driver`s seat after two convincing wins, the stage is perfect for India to record their biggest-ever series win over a depleted Australia.

Focus on fielding drills in Indian team training

Last Updated: Sunday, February 17, 2013, 16:10

The Indian cricket team 17.feb.13 had a three-hour long high-intensity training session in the morning with main focus on fielding drills on the second day of the three-day training camp ahead of their Test series against Australia starting next week.

BCCI Working committee to meet on Tuesday

Last Updated: Monday, January 14, 2013, 16:34

The BCCI`s all-powerful Working Committee will meet here on Tuesday in the backdrop of the Indian team`s recent poor performance against England and Pakistan.

Vengsarkar, Wadekar defend Dhoni

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 21:51

Former Indian captains Dilip Vengsarkar and Ajit Wadekar on Wednesday batted for current skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni who has been facing a lot of criticism of late for the cricket team`s failures.

Coach`s nationality doesn`t make a difference: Misbah

Last Updated: Monday, January 7, 2013, 14:55

Pakistan captain Misbahul Haq has said that lauded coach Dav Whatmore, who is yet to finish his first year with the Pakistan team, saying that his presence is already being reflected in the results and the show of strength on the field.

Dhoni refuses to blame Fletcher, says players responsible

Last Updated: Saturday, January 5, 2013, 19:43

Duncan Fletcher`s role may be under scanner following India`s prolonged poor run of form but Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni today refused to blame the coach, saying the utmost responsibility for performance lies with the players.

India undergo rigorous practice ahead of 3rd ODI

Last Updated: Saturday, January 5, 2013, 16:02

With only pride at stake after losing the three-match ODI series against Pakistan, the Indian team underwent a rigorous training session here today ahead of the final match tomorrow with the spotlight on some under-performing players, including opener Virender Sehwag.

Indian team has lost focus: Kapil

Last Updated: Saturday, January 5, 2013, 11:45

Former India captain Kapil Dev feels that Mahendra Singh Dhoni and some other players have lost their focus after winning the 2011 World Cup and the players are putting their self-interest ahead of the team.

Why can`t Ganguly become national coach, questions Viswanath

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 20:26

Former captain Gundappa Viswanath feels that Sourav Ganguly is ideal candidate to replace Duncan Fletcher as the coach of the Indian cricket team.

Indian and Pakistani teams arrive in Kolkata

Last Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012, 19:31

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, coach Duncan Fletcher, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and local lads Ashok Dinda and Mohammad Shami arrived on Monday along with the Pakistani contingent for the second ODI against Pakistan slated for January 3.

Time has come for an Indian coach to take over: Ganguly

Last Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012, 21:03

With Duncan Fletcher`s two-year tenure as India coach nearing its end, former captain Sourav Ganguly has pitched in for a home-grown person to take charge of the team next year, saying that the country has enough talent for an Indian to become a coach.