England-Mumbai A game ends in tame draw

Last Updated: Monday, November 5, 2012, 16:48

England emerged with a few positives from their three-day warm-up game against Mumbai A that ended in a draw.

WT20: Sri Lanka thrash England to enter semis along with West Indies

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 2, 2012, 09:13

Lasith Malinga blew away the England top-order by dismissing three batsmen in a single over as Sri Lanka defeated the defending champions by 19 runs in their last Super Eight match to qualify for the semifinals of the World Twenty20 along with the West Indies, on Monday

ICC T20 World Cup 2012: Can England defend their title?

Last Updated: Monday, September 17, 2012, 12:41

Defending champions England will be keen to keep their superiority intact in the 3rd edition of the World T20 but it will be very difficult for them. Though nobody was expecting them to win the trophy two years back but England had some fine T20 players in their former skippers - Kevin Pietersen and Paul Collingwood. With the former controversially kept out of the team while the latter retired from cricket, England, led by pace bowler Stuart Broad, are no longer favourites this time. But the tea

ICC T20 World Cup 2012: Can England defend their title?

Last Updated: Monday, September 17, 2012, 12:41

Defending champions England will be keen to keep their superiority intact in the 3rd edition of the World T20 but it will be very difficult for them. Though nobody was expecting them to win the trophy two years back but England had some fine T20 players in their former skippers - Kevin Pietersen and Paul Collingwood. With the former controversially kept out of the team while the latter retired from cricket, England, led by pace bowler Stuart Broad, are no longer favourites this time. But the tea

Sammy keeps eyes on the skies as Windies face Lions

Last Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012, 14:11

The West Indies will be hoping the rain stays away when they face England Lions in a four-day match starting here Thursday, a fixture that will be their final warm-up before the Lord`s Test next week.

Patel overlooks IPL riches to secure place in England Test squad

Last Updated: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 13:02

Samit Patel, who chose not to play IPL to secure a Test place, has maintained he is 100 per cent happy with his decision to stay at home.

When Dravid got angry and threw a chair

Last Updated: Monday, March 12, 2012, 20:26

Rahul Dravid throwing a chair? It may seem hard to believe but that is what the Indian batting great, known for his calm and composed demeanour, once did after a heavy defeat.

Dravid`s son wields bat after he bids adieu

Last Updated: Saturday, March 10, 2012, 08:26

Rahul Dravid watched his seven-year-old elder son Samit wield the bat at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here on the day (Friday) he bid adieu to the game.

All rounder Patel’s ‘weight’ issues hindering England career

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 14:34

England all rounder Samit Patel’s England career is in jeopardy due to him being overweight.

Wanted to get Indian players out of their comfort zones: Patel

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 10:58

England`s left-arm spinner of Indian origin Samit Patel has admitted that on-field verbal duels with Indian players have continued from the last series.

A fit Samit Patel raring to go

Last Updated: Thursday, October 6, 2011, 14:05

The English cricketer of Indian descent, who was out of action till recently despite making his international debut in 2008.

Finn hoping of making significant contribution for England

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 21:03

Lanky pacer Steven Finn and portly left-arm spinner Samit Patel are confident that they will be able to make significant contribution to help England win the five-match ODI series against India.