Thinking about selection puts a lot of pressure: Ojha

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 16:07

Pragyan Ojha has fallen in the pecking order behind Ravindra Jadeja as the third specialist spinner with remote chances of playing a Test series overseas but the Odisha-born Hyderbad left-arm spinner is not ready to throw in the towel yet.

Team India looking for form-revival ahead of New Zealand Test series

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 22:46

Hammered in the ODIs, the Indian cricket team would look to make a fresh start in its so far disappointing tour of New Zealand when it takes on the hosts in a two-day practice game here tomorrow to build up for the two-match Test series.

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.

ODI rout fires up New Zealand for Test series against India

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 10:32

A fired up New Zealand on Saturday turned their sights towards the upcoming two Tests against India, bursting with confidence after exceeding expectations by dominating the one-day series.

India look for morale boosting win against New Zealand ahead of Test Series

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 16:01

In the fifth and final ODI of the series, India will look for a consolation win, which might give them the much-needed boost to enter the two-match Test series with a positive frame of mind.

Dominant Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in second Test

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 17:44

Sri Lanka produced a professional performance to register their biggest victory over Pakistan by nine wickets in the second Test in Dubai, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

South Africans will be tougher opponents for Australians: Botha

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 13:05

The South African batting line up is in much better shape in comparison to England and will prove to be a tougher opponent for Australia during their Test series next month, according to former Proteas ODI and Twenty20 captain Johan Botha.

South Africa clinch series 1-0 after Indian batting collapse

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 09:09

India crashed to a humiliating 10-wicket defeat in the second cricket Test after their young batsmen surrendered meekly to give South Africa a 1-0 series triumph in Jacques Kallis` farewell match, here on Monday.

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.

Pakistan announces squad for Sri Lanka Tests

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 19:57

Pakistan Thursday announced a 15-man squad for the three-Test series against Sri Lanka starting in United Arab Emirates later this month.

Prior dumped in England team shakeup

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 16:16

Another veteran paid the price for England`s tumultuous Ashes tour when Matt Prior was axed from Thursday`s fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne.

India, South Africa renew enticing battle in series finale

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 19:35

After sharing the honours in a thrilling draw, India and South Africa will renew their exciting battle for supremacy on Thursday in the series-deciding second and final cricket Test, which will serve as the farewell match for local hero Jacques Kallis.