Harris opts out of IPL auction to focus on extending `late-blooming` Oz test career

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 13:26

Veteran Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris has reportedly opted to skip the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in order to have knee surgery and extend his late-blooming Test career as far as he can.

New Zealand tour will help in preparing for 2015 World Cup, says MS Dhoni

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 09:25

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels that the upcoming tour of New Zealand will be an ideal exposure trip for his young brigade as it prepares to defend the World Cup, which will be held in just over a year`s time in the Trans-Tasman nations.

Will Oz selectors drop George Bailey to fix batting woes for Proteas tour?

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 09:13

Australian selectors may consider altering the batting order and dropping George Bailey in order to fix team`s batting woes before taking on World No.1 Test team South Africa for the three-Test tour, starting February 12.

Dale Steyn recovering from fractured rib

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 09:09

Steyn was injured two weeks ago while fielding in the second test against India but played on to take nine wickets as South Africa claimed a series win with a 10-wicket victory.

Ryan Harris delays knee surgery until South African tour

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 21:31

Ashes hero Ryan Harris said on Tuesday he will put off knee surgery until after Australia`s three-Test tour to South Africa next month to play against the top-ranked Proteas.

India have 'fantastic ingredients' for success 'recipe' despite loss againt Proteas: MS Dhoni

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 03:37

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said that his side has a recipe for success, with all the necessary ingredients, despite a narrow 1-0 Test series loss to the top-ranked South Africa.

Fantastic performance by team but could have done better: Dhoni

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 21:55

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday blamed losing too many wickets in the morning session and some poor umpiring decisions for their 10-wicket defeat in the second Test against South Africa but applauded the way his team played in the series.

Teammates, former cricketers hail Jacques Kallis on Twitter

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 18:05

As South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis bid adieu to Test cricket in style in with a classic century, tributes poured in on Twitter.

Kallis gets guard of honour in his final Test

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 14:42

Retiring South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis was on Saturday given a guard of honour by the Indian players as he walked out to bat in the second and final cricket Test at Kingsmead here.

Pollock, Wessels praise Kallis as all-time great cricketer

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 23:49

Former South African captains Shaun Pollock and Kepler Wessels praised Jacques Kallis as one of South Africa`s all-time great cricketers following the announcement that he will retire from Test cricket after this week`s match against India at Kingsmead.

Is Jacques Kallis the greatest all-rounder after Sir Garry Sobers?

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 19:40

Cricket has seen some very fine all-rounders. While many believe Sir Gary Sobers to be there right at the top, South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis is also reckoned to be one of the finest all-rounders ever.

Dale Steyn was distressed after being criticised, says AB De Villiers

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 18:36

South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn was left distressed after being heavily criticised by his own fans for opting against chasing victory in the drawn first test against India, the team`s vice-captain AB de Villiers said.