We are ready for a fight in Test series, says Ashwin

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 22:29

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin refused to read too much into India`s 0-2 drubbing in the ODI series against South Africa and said that the result has rather made the players "ready for a fight" in the two-match Test series beginning on December 18.

Black Caps in pole position against Windies at Basin Reserve

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 16:15

New Zealand appeared to be in pole position in the Basin Reserve second Test against the West Indies on Thursday, when they snared the crucial wicket of veteran batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul to leave the visitors somewhat struggling at 158 for the loss of four wickets at the close.

Tests a different ball-game: AB de Villiers

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 14:32

South African skipper AB de Villiers said his team is proud of beating the world number one ODI side 2-0 in the just-concluded series but should not rest on its laurels as the upcoming Tests will be a "different ballgame" altogether.

We lost but have some positives to take as well: Ishant Sharma

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 13:00

India might have come a cropper in the just-concluded ODI series against South Africa but pacer Ishant Sharma said there are some positives to be gained from the 0-2 drubbing and the visitors would try to utilise them in the upcoming two Tests.

We can deal with pace, bounce better in Test series, says Dhoni

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 09:50

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday sought to take the positives from India`s 0-2 ODI series loss against South Africa, saying that playing limited overs format first would help his side do better in dealing with pace and bounce in the Test series starting December 18.

South Africa name unchanged squad for India Test series

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 01:34

South Africa have made no changes to their Test squad for the two-match series against India starting December 18, retaining the 15 who drew the away series against Pakistan in October.

Test of temperament for Team India in rainbow nation

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 20:17

It is probably for the very first time that the Indian cricket team is travelling overseas for such a high profile series without their experienced campaigners. It would be a herculean task to give South Africa, the world’s top ranked Test team, a run for their money in the two-match Test series.

Kiwi cricket officials expecting `zipping` University Oval pitch ahead of Windies Test

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 16:41

New Zealand cricket officials are expecting the University Oval pitch in Dunedin to have some `zip` to it when New Zealand take on the West Indies in the first of the three-Test series starting on Tuesday.

Windies` Chris Gayle ruled out of New Zealand Test series with injury

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 10:09

Star batsman Chris Gayle will miss all three tests against New Zealand, the West Indies have confirmed.

India jump to 2nd in Test rankings after 2-0 win over Windies

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 10:57

India jumped one place to second on the Reliance ICC Test Team Rankings table after winning the two-Test series against the West Indies 2-0 in Mumbai on Saturday.

One down three more to go for Sachin Tendulkar

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 20:37

Sachin is expected to play in four innings in his farewell Test series. First battle has certainly been won by the West Indian bowlers. Now three more innings are left for the man who terrorized the bowlers throughout his illustrious career with his attacking batting style, to give his fans one last reason to smile by his on-field heroics.

West Indies looking to `spoil` Sachin`s farewell party: Gayle

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 19:23

West Indies` destructive opener Chris Gayle on Tuesday said while he wished a great farewell for legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar, his side will be out there to "spoil the fun and parade" when they take on India in the Two-Test series next month.