3rd ODI: India vs New Zealand - Preview

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 13:46

Their campaign in tatters after two consecutive defeats, India need to regroup quickly and find the right combination as they go into a must-win match against a gutsy New Zealand in the third cricket one-dayer on Friday.

Will Dhoni miss the presence of seniors in NZ tour?

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 20:51

Last time India travelled to New Zealand in 2009, they played exceptionally well and won the ODI as well as Test series. On that tour batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir made special contributions with their willows throughout the series to helped India clinch the series – ODIs and Test.

Pace won`t be a problem for India in New Zealand, says Doull

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 20:37

Fiery pace and bounce has always been India`s bane on foreign soil but former New Zealand speedster Simon Doull says India`s young brigade of batsmen is well equipped to face the Kiwi quicks on green tops.

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.

Venkatesh Prasad backs RP Singh for New Zealand tour

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 18:58

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad on friday said left-arm seamer RP Singh was back in his elements and should be considered for the tour to New Zealand.

WADA denies any approach from Armstrong over ‘drug-use’ confession

Last Updated: Sunday, January 6, 2013, 15:26

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has said it has had no approach from disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong to indicate he is ready to admit using performance-enhancing drugs.

New Zealand head to Sri Lanka without Vettori

Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 10:31

Former New Zealand captain and left arm spinner Daniel Vettori will miss the upcoming tour to Sri Lanka due to a strain injury. Todd Astle would replace him in the 15-member Test squad.

Krishnamachari Srikkanth “shocked” at Laxman’s retirement

Last Updated: Saturday, August 18, 2012, 21:29

Former India skipper and current chairman of selection committee, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, on Saturday expressed “shock” over middle order batsman VVS Laxman’s retirement from international cricket ahead of the New Zealand series.

Laxman excelled in pressure situations: BCCI

Last Updated: Saturday, August 18, 2012, 20:41

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) on Saturday paid glowing tribute to VVS Laxman, saying that his stunning knocks in crisis situations shaped the history of Indian cricket.

Youngsters deserve chance to play inexperienced NZ attack: VVS

Last Updated: Saturday, August 18, 2012, 20:35

VVS Laxman feels the New Zealand Test series will be a big opportunity for the youngsters to gain confidence ahead of the overseas tours next year, as they would be playing an "inexperienced Kiwi attack".

Sibanda left out of Zimbabwe for New Zealand tour

Last Updated: Friday, January 13, 2012, 12:58

Zimbabwe has left opening batsman Vusi Sibanda out of its squad to tour New Zealand after he was embroiled in a spat with the country`s cricket authorities.