We are confident of winning against New Zealand, says Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 11:46

India medium pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Friday said that his team was completely focussed ahead of its do-or-die match against New Zealand and confident of reversing the 0-2 deficit in the five-ODI series.

Injured Adam Milne doubtful for rest of ODI series against India

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 07:50

Promising New Zealand pacer Adam Milne has been rendered doubtful for the rest of the ODI series against India after he sustained a side strain during the first ODI of the five-match rubber in Napier.

Ganguly wants Dinda to concentrate on doing well in Ranji matches

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 02:55

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday advised temperamental Bengal pacer Ashoke Dinda to "concentrate" on doing well for the state team in the upcoming Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Railways rather than grumble about not getting a national call-up.

India will miss Sachin Tendulkar: Morkel

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 00:22

South African pacer Morne Morkel on Monday fired the first salvo ahead of the two-match Test series, starting here December 18, stating that the young Indian batsmen will miss `Sachin Tendulkar`s patience` in the middle and they should be prepared to face some hostile bowling from the home side.

India pacer Zaheer Khan gearing up for South Africa tour

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 22:48

Veteran India pacer Zaheer Khan, who has made a comeback to the Test side after nearly a year, on Tuesday said he was gearing up for the challenge against South Africa next month.

Curtly Ambrose calls for cricket`s overhaul in Antigua

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 16:30

Former West Indies pacer Curtley Ambrose believes that an overhaul of the entire structure of Caribbean cricket is needed for the game to improve.

Pak pacer Adil says Akram`s presence in training camp ‘inspirational’

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 13:18

Upcoming Pakistan fast bowler Ehsan Adil has expressed his happiness at getting an opportunity to participate in the ongoing training camp under pace legend Wasim Akram, saying that Akram’s presence is an inspiration to him and the other participants of the camp.

Shane Bond backs Oz decision to sack quartet

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 11:12

Former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond has backed Australia`s decision to suspend four players, including vice-captain Shane Watson from the third Test against India on disciplinary grounds, saying the move will augur well for the future of the team.

Vernon Philander out of next Test

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 15:01

South African pacer Vernon Philander has been ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand with a recurrent hamstring strain.

Shami should play for India regularly from next year: Raman

Last Updated: Monday, December 17, 2012, 21:26

Former India opener and current Bengal coach W V Raman feels that speedster Shami Ahmed should regularly play for India from middle of next year.

PCB rules use of Aizaz Cheema`s short name in record books

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 22:04

In order to remove the confusion created by Test pacer Aizaz Cheema`s longish name, the Pakistan Cricket Board has now made it clear that his short name should be used in all record books.