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.

Hesson promises more short-pitched test for Indians

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 18:57

The Indian batting frailties against short-pitched bowling stood exposed in the ODI series and New Zealand coach Mike Hesson on Saturday said the Kiwis will continue with the tactic even in the upcoming Test series starting February 6.

In-form Virat Kohli inches closer to top spot in ICC ODI rankings

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 17:44

Virat Kohli`s individual brilliance during India`s disastrous show in the lost ODI series against New Zealand has helped the young batsman inch closer to the top spot in the latest ICC rankings issued on Saturday.

Cheteshwar Pujara is the need of the hour in ODIs

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 19:10

Pujara could solve India`s batting woes in ODIs.

Cheteshwar Pujara : Unfairly branded Test match specialist

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 12:16

Pujara is undoubtedly the ideal Test match batsman with excellent temperament and numbers to match.

Martin Crowe wants green pitches for series against India

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 18:15

The huge gap in their ICC rankings might make India the favourites but former New Zealand batsman Martin Crowe feels the Kiwis have a fair chance of winning the up-coming ODI and Test series if they prepare pitches that would assist seamers.

Oz media report includes India`s Pujara, Murali Vijay in ` Test team of 2013`

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 17:46

An Australian media report has included Indian batsmen Cheteshwar Pujara and Murali Vijay in their `Test team of 2013`.

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.

Durban Test: Stern test awaits Indian bowlers on Day 3

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 11:42

Speedster Dale Steyn produced a fiery spell to rock the Indian batting line-up with a six-wicket haul as visitors squandered the overnight advantage to be bowled out for 334 on a rain-hit second day of the second cricket Test against South Africa here on Friday.

Proud of my comeback today, says Dale Steyn

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 00:02

South African pacer Dale Steyn who carried the attack back to the Indian camp with a sensational six-wicket haul said that he wasn`t at all disappointed while not getting any wickets for more than 69 overs as he was bowling well.

Pujara backs India to draw confidence from negative Proteas batting tactics in first Test

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 14:18

Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara said that his team can draw confidence from the fact that South Africa`s negative batting tactics at the end of the first Test showed a lack of confidence in their lower batting order.

India had more positives from drawn first Test, says Cheteshwar Pujara

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 21:49

Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara today sought to play mind games ahead of the second cricket Test against South Africa, saying the visitors had more positives to take from the epic drawn first Test and would like to "build on the gains" from that match.