ODI rout fires up New Zealand for Test series against India

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 10:32

A fired up New Zealand on Saturday turned their sights towards the upcoming two Tests against India, bursting with confidence after exceeding expectations by dominating the one-day series.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni at a loss to explain 0-4 defeat against New Zealand

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 10:20

His team overwhelmingly crushed by New Zealand, ranked seven rungs below India, a confused skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni muttered some inanities about the loss, asking his batsmen to "improvise and adapt" while praising his bowlers who gave away 303 runs in the fifth and final one-dayer.

Team India suffers worst defeat in New Zealand, loses 5th ODI by 87 runs

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 08:55

A listless Indian cricket team slumped to its worst ODI series defeat in New Zealand, going down 0-4, after the Black Caps hammered them by 87 runs in the inconsequential fifth and final one-dayer on Friday.

What wrong did Stuart Binny do?

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 00:53

Indian skipper MS Dhoni is often spot on with his decisions. But as Team India is struggling to find its rhythm overseas, it is surprising to see Mahi experimenting too much with his players.

Andy Flower sacked as England coach following humiliating Ashes defeat

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 19:39

The England Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday sacked coach Andy Flower following a disappointing show in the Ashes series, according to reports.

Why can`t Ajinkya Rahane open for India?

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 09:19

While the Indian team is struggling to find good opening partnerships, it is surprising to see Dhoni not using Rahane as an opener.

1st Test: Perera's five-fer hands Sri Lanka massive win against Bangladesh

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 19:25

Off-spinner Dilruwan Perera picked up five wickets as Sri Lanka thumped fragile Bangladesh by an innings and 248 runs in the first Test here Thursday.

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.

Indian Premier League 2014: Sehwag, Yuvraj among 11 Indians in the Rs 2 cr base price bracket

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 15:53

Discarded veterans Virender Sehwag and Yuvraj Singh have kept their base price in the highest bracket of Rs 2 crore for the upcoming auctions of the seventh edition of Indian Premier League.

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.

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.