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.

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.

MS Dhoni tells Indian pacers to use their brains

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 21:06

"Start using your brains more", Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni told his wayward bowlers after losing the ODI series to New Zealand here today.

Corey Anderson on his way to bag a lucrative IPL offer

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 21:39

Weeks after he broke Shahid Afridi`s record for the fastest ODI ton, Kiwi all-rounder Corey Anderson has become a force to reckon with, as several franchises would be eyeing him when the IPL auctions take place on February 12, 13 in Bengaluru next month.

2nd ODI: India vs New Zealand – Statistical Highlights

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 21:28

Statistical highlights of the second cricket one-dayer between India and New Zealand here on Wednesday.

Ajinkya Rahane's success in South Africa could make him permanent in Tests

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 17:53

Ajinkya Rahane is unquestionably one of the most technically sound batsman in the current Indian team. The right-hander, who has done wonders in Indian domestic cricket, impressed everybody with his determination against the fearsome South African pace attack.

Scoring runs against South Africa is reassuring, says Murali Vijay

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 00:27

He might have missed out on what should have been a well-deserved ton but opener Murali Vijay is satisfied that he had made significant contribution with his score of 97 against a quality South African attack in the second Test here today.

Top 5 key-moments of the first Test between India and South Africa

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 13:17

Top 5 defining moments of the first Test between India and South Africa

Our 2nd innings batting against South Africa will be crucial: Ajinkya Rahane

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 13:06

Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane Thursday said his side`s second innings batting will have a "crucial" bearing on the first Test against South Africa here after the visitors came back into the match with a devastating exhibition of seam bowling by their pacers.

India’s target would be to reach 400 runs on Day 2

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 10:49

Virat Kohli gave ample display of his class by cracking a fluent 119 as a gritty India produced a decent batting show on the opening day to leave the first cricket Test against South Africa evenly poised here Wednesday

3rd ODI: Rain plays spoil sport, South Africa clinch series 2-0

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 09:04

South African wicketkeeper batsman Quinton de Kock slammed his third consecutive century of the series as the hosts won the series 2-0 after the match was called off due to incessant rain.

Mumbai starts as favourites against Jharkhand

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 16:23

A depleted Mumbai would look to seal a place in the quarterfinals with an outright victory when they take on laggards Jharkhand in their four-day Group A Ranji Trophy league clash starting at the Wankhede Stadium here on Friday.