Pujara, Vijay say will stick to basics in Test series

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 22:47

The Indian batting line-up has been exposed to the hilt in the ODI series against South Africa, but top-order batsmen Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara on thursday said they would prefer to go into the Test series beginning December 18 with an uncluttered mind and stick to the basics.

Zaheer Khan, Cheteshwar Pujara leave for South Africa

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 23:34

Senior India pace bowler Zaheer Khan and prolific batsman Cheteshwar Pujara left here by an early morning flight to South Africa along with three other players well ahead of the two-Test series against the hosts.

Dhoni, Pujara in ICC Test team

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 14:06

Mumbai: Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Cheteshwar Pujara have been picked for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test team of the Year.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara strikes 269 ahead of South Africa tour

Last Updated: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 18:19

Cheteshwar Pujara got some much-needed batting practice ahead of India`s tour of South Africa making 269 while skipper Jaydev Shah missed a double ton by five runs as Saurashtra grabbed the first-innings lead against Tamil Nadu in their Ranji Trophy match on Sunday.

BCCI trying to send Test specialists early to South Africa

Last Updated: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 09:26

The BCCI is keen to send Test specialists, including seasoned fast bowler Zaheer Khan, to South Africa earlier than scheduled for acclimatisation if logistics work out in its favour.

Pujara, Kohli retain positions in ICC Test rankings

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 15:49

Cheteshwar Pujara retained his sixth position to be the highest-placed Indian batsman, while Virat Kohli also maintained his 20th spot in the in the latest ICC Test rankings issued, here on Monday.

Bengal gets three points against Saurashtra despite Jaydev ton

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 00:27

Hosts Bengal employed negative tactics in the final two sessions to ensure three points by virtue of first innings lead against Saurashtra in a Ranji Trophy group B encounter, at the Eden Gardens, today.

Ranji Trophy: Bengal`s task cut out against Pujara-fortified Saurashtra

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 15:11

Struggling to get their acts together, Bengal`s task is cut out when they face group B leaders Saurashtra, who will be boosted by the return of India international Cheteshwar Pujara.

Sachin Tendulkar`s Farewell Test: India vs West Indies, Day 3 - As it happened...

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 15:01

Live updates from Day 3 of Sachin Tendulkar 200th Test match.

Tendulkar`s farewell Test: Pujara, Sharma slam tons but Sachin's sparkling 74 steals show

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 09:16

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar enthralled with a majestic 74 in his farewell knock as India put themselves on course for a clean-sweep by taking a mammoth 313-run first innings lead in the second and final cricket Test against the West Indies on Friday.