Mahendra Singh Dhoni at a loss to explain 0-4 defeat against New Zealand

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 10:20

His team overwhelmingly crushed by New Zealand, ranked seven rungs below India, a confused skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni muttered some inanities about the loss, asking his batsmen to "improvise and adapt" while praising his bowlers who gave away 303 runs in the fifth and final one-dayer.

Ishant Sharma has stopped learning, feel former stars

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 11:08

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni may have given a long rope to an erratic Ishant Sharma but his indifferent performances came in for sharp criticism from former players who said it was high time the lanky paceman was dropped as he has "stopped learning".

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

Yuvraj dropped for Kiwi tour; Stuart Binny, Ishwar Pandey get maiden call-up

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 20:36

The Indian selectors dropped veteran Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh for the upcoming series against New Zealand.

Fitness is important for fast-bowling and I am working on it: Ishwar Pandey

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 12:05

A confident Pandey has his head on his shoulders despite the recent success.

Ishwar Pandey was find of India A tour of South Africa: Rajput

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 18:21

India A coach Lalchand Rajput says paceman Ishwar Pandey was find of the South Africa tour and many a young players stand a good chance to be selected when the national team will travel there later in the year.

India A let South Africa A escape with a respectable total

Last Updated: Sunday, August 25, 2013, 12:22

India A bowlers ripped through South Africa A top order before letting the home side escape with a respectable 231 for six on the opening day of the second unofficial Test here on Saturday.

India A’s success is a stepping stone towards building a confident national team

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 18:03

India A’s victory over South Africa A in the first unofficial Test is laudable.

Ishwar Pandey takes four wickets but South Africa fight back

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 22:15

India A pacer Ishwar Pandey took four wickets, including two in successive balls, but South Africa A fought back through JP Duminy`s fighting 84 and his crucial partnerships with the tail-enders in the first unofficial Test.

Saxena slams breezy 101 in MP`s easy win

Last Updated: Monday, February 18, 2013, 21:17

Jatin Saxena slammed an unbeaten 94-ball 101 as Madhya Pradesh breezed past Rajasthan by six wickets in the Central Zone Vijay Hazare Trophy match here today.

Ranji highest wicket-taker Pandey signs for Pune Warriors

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 22:03

Ranji Trophy`s highest wicket-taker Ishwar Pandey has been rewarded for his consistent show as he bagged his maiden IPL contract with the Pune Warriors.

Rasool summoned to bowl at Indian team`s net session

Last Updated: Saturday, January 5, 2013, 13:08

Promising Jammu and Kashmir all-rounder Parvez Rasool was today summoned by the Indian team management to bowl to the likes of captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli ahead of the side`s third and final ODI against Pakistan here tomorrow.