Ishant Sharma ready to strike at Aussies in Perth

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 13:08

Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan believes that fellow pacer Ishant Sharma will have a large impact on Perth Test against Australia, especially in the wake of him copping criticism for his middle finger salute to local fans at a go-karting venue.

Indians not pleased with heavily grassed WACA wicket

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 12:54

The sight of a heavily grassed wicket at the WACA has not pleased the Indian cricket team.

Stuart MacGill urges Indian batsmen to show some pride

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 11:31

Former Australian spinner Stuart MacGill is surprised by India`s poor batting display in the Test series so far and has called on the visitors to show some pride in the remaining two matches.

Adam Gilchrist can`t say whether all-pace attack would work at WACA

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 11:16

Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist says despite WACA`s intimidatingly pace-friendly nature he would always go with a spinner in a Test match here but then, in his playing days, the spinner in question was the legendary Shane Warne.

Zaheer defends go-karting session, backs India to do well at Perth

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 10:36

Zaheer Khan defended the team`s go-karting rendezvous after embarrassing losses in the first two Tests.

Four pacers at WACA is a bad idea: Tait

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 10:35

Shaun Tait says his personal experience tells that it would be a bad idea to go in with four quicks.

Coach Arthur backs beleaguered Haddin

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 10:34

Brad Haddin has received the much needed backing from coach Mickey Arthur.

Indians hit the nets at `Green` WACA

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 11:46

"Haven`t you got a mail to shave off the pitch?" -- senior batsman Rahul Dravid asked the curator as the Indians assembled for their first practice session at the famed WACA ground ahead of the do-or-die third cricket Test against Australia starting on Friday.

WACA pitch will be quicker: Curator

Last Updated: Monday, January 9, 2012, 23:10

Struggling Indian batsmen are in for a tough challenge during the Perth Test as the WACA pitch is expected to be significantly quicker this time around.

Marsh down with gastro but will be fit for 3rd Test

Last Updated: Monday, January 9, 2012, 13:23

As if poor form was not enough, Australian batsman Shaun Marsh is also battling a bout of gastro but is still expected to play in the third cricket Test against India starting here on Friday.

WACA CEO predicts tough time for India

Last Updated: Monday, January 9, 2012, 13:05

Former Australian opener and WACA CEO Graeme Wood foresees a torrid time for Indian batsmen at the dreaded pitch as he feels the dominant hosts will unleash an all-pace attack in the third Test starting here on Friday.