Odisha cricket lovers happy over Basant`s selection

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 22:33

Cricket lovers, enthusiasts and administrators in Odisha were elated when local seamer Basant Mohanty was picked in the India A team to play the upcoming one-day matches against the visiting New Zealand A team.

J&K all-rounder Rassol makes India `A` cut

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 15:46

Promising all-rounder from Jammu and Kashmir Parvez Rassol was today rewarded for his brilliant performance in this season`s Ranji Trophy after he was named in the 14-member India A squad for the practice game against England here on January 6.

Rishi Dhawan, Rasool Parvez in India A squad

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 13:48

Left-handed opener Abhinav Mukund was today named captain of the Indian `A` side that will take on England in a warm-up game here on January 6.

Ambati Rayudu replaces Shikhar Dhawan in India `A` squad for England tour game

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 19:44

Middle order batsman Ambati Rayudu will replace Delhi and North Zone opener Shikhar Dhawan in the India `A` squad that is to play England in a tour game at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium from October 30 to November 1.

India A call-up is reward of my efforts, says Awana

Last Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012, 19:09

Parvinder Awana was hurt after being initially ignored from the India A squad for the tour of West Indies but when Chetan Chauhan called up in the morning to inform about his inclusion in place of an injured RP Singh, he was left speechless.

I am disappointed at not making it to India A team: Mandeep

Last Updated: Friday, May 11, 2012, 16:39

Mandeep Singh has been touted as one of the most talented batsmen among the younger crop and after a string of good performances in IPL, he found his non-selection in the India `A` squad a bit hard to digest.

Ashwin to bide time for Test berth

Last Updated: Monday, September 19, 2011, 20:24

Ravichandran Ashwin made a fervent plea that Harbhajan Singh be left alone as he sought to downplay his own status as a replacement option in the Indian Test squad.

Flower backs Stuart Broad to play against India

Last Updated: Monday, July 11, 2011, 00:00

England coach Andy Flower has backed his out of form fast bowler Stuart Broad, saying that he will not be dropped from England’s Test side.

I am more mature, wiser now, says Yuvraj Singh

Last Updated: Friday, June 24, 2011, 00:00

Flamboyant batsman Yuvraj Singh reckons that the rough patch in his career has made him "more matured and wiser" cricketer.

Chawla`s inclusion not a surprise: Coach

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 00:00

Former cricketer and coach of Uttar Pradesh cricket team Gyanendra Pandey said that Piyush Chawla`s inclusion in the 15-member World Cup squad is completely justified and has not come as a surprise.