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.

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`.

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.

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.

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.

Durban Test: India look to consolidate on first day's spoils

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 14:54

Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara shared an unbeaten century partnership before bad light stopped play on the first day of the second and final Test against India at Kingsmead on Thursday.

India vs South Africa: What`s wrong with Dale Steyn?

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 00:48

Indian batsmen continue to dominate in the two-match Test series against South Africa and a major reason behind the hosts` struggle has been the failure of Dale Steyn.

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

Pujara, Vijay say will stick to basics in Test series

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 22:47

The Indian batting line-up has been exposed to the hilt in the ODI series against South Africa, but top-order batsmen Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara on thursday said they would prefer to go into the Test series beginning December 18 with an uncluttered mind and stick to the basics.

Gautam Gambhir: Once India’s captain-in-waiting, now awaiting comeback

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 17:02

Gambhir missed the flight to South Africa despite recent success.

Uttar Pradesh earns three points against Tamil Nadu in Ranji Trophy

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 00:28

Leg-spinner Piyush Chawla showcased his batting abilities with an impressive 153 as hosts Uttar Pradesh earned three vital points on the basis of their first innings lead against Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy Group B match which ended in a tame draw, here today.

Pujara`s 140 takes India A to 281/3 against Proteas A on Day 1

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 23:56

Skipper Cheteshwar Pujara hit a scintillating 140 as India A reached 281 for three against South Africa A at stumps on the opening day of the first unofficial Test here on Saturday.