Rohit, Rahane get 50s, India`s practice match ends in draw

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 10:36

The Indian top-order failed to convert good starts but Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane struck morale-boosting fifties ahead of the Test series as the visiting team`s two-day practice match against New Zealand XI ended in a tame draw here on Monday.

How serious is MS Dhoni about defending the World Cup?

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 18:03

There hasn’t been a problem with Dhoni’s batting; it’s his decision-making, that has led to his criticism.

Why can`t Ajinkya Rahane open for India?

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 09:19

While the Indian team is struggling to find good opening partnerships, it is surprising to see Dhoni not using Rahane as an opener.

New Zealand tour: Livid Dhoni blames pacers for ODI series loss

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 10:50

A dejected India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni held the poor performance of his pacers responsible for the visitors` humiliating 0-3 ODI series loss against New Zealand.

Simon Doull questions India`s selection policy in ongoing ODI series

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 00:41

Former New Zealand fast bowler Simon Doull has questioned Indian team`s selection policy in the ongoing five-match ODI series, which the visitors have already lost, and said he was surprised by the side`s reluctance to change things around them.

India vs New Zealand: Has MS Dhoni lost his mojo?

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 16:48

Nothing is working for captain cool Dhoni. It seems as if he has lost his mojo, which helped India in maintaining the top spot in the ODI ICC rankings for quite some time – including the lifting of two World Cup trophies.

MS Dhoni asks Dhawan, Rohit to take more responsibility against New Zealand

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 10:13

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni today asked his openers Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma to take more responsibility after the visitors crashed to a 15-run defeat against New Zealand in the rain-truncated second cricket one-dayer, here.

New Zeland tour: MS Dhoni wants more consistency from Indian batsmen

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 04:25

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni today said his team`s failure to build partnerships after losing early wicket was the cause of the defeat against New Zealand in the first one-dayer and asked his batsmen to step-up with more consistent performances.

1st ODI: Virat Kohli's ton goes in vain as New Zealand win by 24 runs

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 20:44

Virat Kohli`s exhilarating hundred went in vain as New Zealand staged a dramatic turnaround to pull off a thrilling 24-run win in the first cricket one-dayer against India to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series here Sunday.

India vs New Zealand, 1st ODI - Preview

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 05:09

India would look to gain some valuable experience and confidence when they clash with New Zealand in a five-match ODI series, beginning here tomorrow, as Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his boys will begin the defence of their World Cup title on these very shores next year.

Kiwi tour takes MS Dhoni a step closer to 2015 World Cup

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 16:55

The most prestigious ICC event -- ODI World Cup – scheduled to take place in Trans-Tasman nations is just a year away. So, it’s time for all the teams to start focusing solely on it. Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Team India lifted the coveted trophy in 2011, after beating another sub-continent side Sri Lanka in the finals, to become the first country in the history of the game to win the title while hosting the event. It also helped India join the elite club of countries who had won the coveted Cup m

Kapil Dev conferred with BCCI `Lifetime Achievement Award`

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 21:54

Former India captain Kapil Dev was today honoured with the C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award by the BCCI at its seventh annual awards ceremony here on Saturday.