Playing without Sachin Tendulkar in South Africa will be a big challenge: MS Dhoni

Last Updated: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 23:36

Mahendra Singh Dhoni says playing in alien conditions and that too without Sachin Tendulkar is a big challenge for his side but the Indian skipper is hopeful that playing One-dayers first will allow his batsmen settle well ahead of the Test series against South Africa.

India confident for retaining it’s No.1 ODI ranking

Last Updated: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 15:55

India will start their three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against South Africa from Dec 5 assured of retaining its No.1 spot on the ICC ODI rankings table, irrespective of the outcome of the series.

MS Dhoni refuses to underestimate West Indies in ODIs

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 00:08

It would be a mistake to believe that India will enjoy an upper hand against the West Indies in the One-day series just because the Caribbean side has lost the Test series, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said.

India cricket team assured of keeping No.1 ODI spot

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 09:04

India start the three-match series against West Indies assured of retaining their No.1 rank in the ICC ODI Team Rankings table, irrespective of the outcome of the the contest beginning Nov 21 in Kochi.

India vs West Indies: Ishant, Vinay dropped from Indian ODI squad

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 00:09

Out-of-form pacers Ishant Sharma and R Vinay Kumar on Tuesday were dropped from India`s 15-member squad for the three-match ODI series against the West Indies, starting at Kochi on November 21.

New ODI rule should be looked into: Virat Kohli

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 19:17

Indian batsman Virat Kohli on Friday said the new ODI rule, which enforces an extra fielder inside the 30-yard circle at all times, should be looked into as it is working against the bowlers.

Watch out for Shami, Bailey tells Aussie batsmen

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 14:17

Rattled by Mohammad Shami`s three-wicket burst with the new ball in the abandoned fourth ODI, Australian skipper George Bailey has instructed his batsmen to watch out for the rookie Indian pacer in the remaining games of the ongoing seven-match series.

Aaron Finch and Phillip Hughes: Causing problems for MS Dhoni

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 23:29

Australia’s in-form opening pair of Aaron Finch and Phillip Hughes has got their team to terrific starts in all the three ODIs, a major reason why the visitors are leading 2-1 in the seven-match ODI series.

Under-fire Ishant Sharma works overtime with bowling coach in optional practice

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 21:46

Under-fire Indian pacer Ishant Sharma whose sloppy bowling cost India the third ODI against Australia on Monday worked overtime with bowling coach Joe Dawes even as his teammates took a day`s break ahead of their fourth match on Wednesday.

Virat Kohli says Indian bowlers `must not allow freedom` to Oz batsmen

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 15:54

Feisty Indian batsman Virat Kohli has said that Australian batsmen have been too free to express themselves and said that his team`s bowlers must shut down the tourists.

Yuvraj Singh makes yet another comeback in Team India

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 23:26

Finally his hard work paid off as he has been selected into the squad announced by the BCCI on Monday for the upcoming limited overs series against Australia in October.