Mumbai Test: Umesh Yadav unfit; Ishant Shamra likely to replace him

Last Updated: Thursday, November 22, 2012, 18:24

Indian skipper MS Dhoni has declared that fast bowler Umesh Yadav was unfit for the Mumbai Test to be played against England from Friday as he has not recovered fully from his sore back.

Umesh Yadav doubtful for 2nd Test, Dinda called up as cover

Last Updated: Thursday, November 22, 2012, 13:29

Indian fast bowler Umesh Yadav was on Wednesday rendered doubtful for the second cricket Test against England, starting Friday, due to a lower back problem.

Ranji Trophy: Tiwary scores 17th first-class ton to put Bengal in command

Last Updated: Sunday, November 18, 2012, 21:15

Bengal skipper Manoj Tiwary scored the 17th first-class century of his career as home team reached 220 for four in reply to Gujarat`s first innings score of 260 in a third round Ranji Trophy encounter at the Eden Gardens.

Gujarat recover to reach 230/6 after early strikes by Bengal

Last Updated: Saturday, November 17, 2012, 19:59

An undefeated 66-run seventh wicket partnership between left-hander Manpreet Juneja and seasoned Rakesh Dhruv helped Gujarat reach 230 for six against Bengal on a curtailed opening day of a third round Ranji Trophy encounter.

Pacer Ashok Dinda asked to join cricket squad in Ahmedabad

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 22:56

With pacer Ishant Sharma reportedly uncertain for the first Test against England following a viral infection, the Indian cricket board on Tuesday asked Ashok Dinda to join the squad, two days before the match begins in Ahmedabad.

Ganguly disappointed at Dinda, Tiwary not getting selected

Last Updated: Monday, November 5, 2012, 21:47

Former team India captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday expressed his disappointment at pacer Ashok Dinda and middle order bat Manoj Tiwary not getting selected for the first two Tests of the forthcoming home series against England and said he would have picked both as a selector.

Ranji Trophy: West Bengal vs Rajasthan - Preview

Last Updated: Thursday, November 1, 2012, 18:33

A determined Bengal will look to end a 22-year-long title draught when they begin their Ranji Trophy campaign against two-time defending champions Rajasthan at home on Friday.

Dinda is our biggest threat, says Central skipper Kaif

Last Updated: Saturday, October 20, 2012, 20:21

Central Zone skipper Mohammad Kaif today conceded that pacer Ashok Dinda will be the "biggest threat" for his team going into the Duleep trophy final against East Zone here tomorrow.

Seven-star Dinda takes East to Duleep Trophy final

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 19:29

Bengal speedster Ashok Dinda`s hostile spell of fast bowling helped defending champions East Zone reach the final of the Duleep Trophy for the second successive time after beating South by virtue of 23-run first innings lead.

Give opportunity to young players: Shastri

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 23:44

Former captain Ravi Shastri on Wednesday said the national selectors should have given opportunity to the youngsters, after India failed to qualify for the semifinals of World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka.

A fairytale comeback: Yuvraj Singh named in T20 World Cup squad

Last Updated: Friday, August 10, 2012, 19:45

Yuvraj Singh, who recovered from lung cancer recently, would be part of the World T20 that would take place in September this year in Sri Lanka.

Chuni gets life time, Dinda-Shukla `Cricketer of the Year`

Last Updated: Sunday, July 22, 2012, 22:45

The CAB on Sunday honoured ex-India football captain Chuni Goswami with the Kartick Bose lifetime achievement award, while Laxmi Ratan Shukla and Ashok Dinda were jointly given the best players of the season 2011-12 honours.