India tour of West Indies 2023
Electric Pooran plays his greatest hits to silence India
In a series that eventually became Pooran vs the rest, the West Indies batter won his individual battles
May 13, 2024
Dravid: WI series loss has shown India needs batting depth
"If you look at West Indies, they had Alzarri Joseph coming in at No. 11 and he can hit a mean ball"
May 09, 2024
'I was not able to finish' - Hardik Pandya takes responsibility after India lose to West Indies
Captain says "sometimes losing is good because it teaches you a lot of things" and was happy with how the youngsters in the squad performed
May 10, 2024
Brandon King and Nicholas Pooran deliver knockout blow to India
With the series poised at 2-2, it's winner takes all on Sunday in Lauderhill
May 10, 2024
Jaiswal and Gill pack a punch in their little redemption stories
With the two openers roaring back to form, and Gaikwad possibly in the mix, India have a happy headache
May 12, 2024
Jaiswal and Gill dominate as India draw level
India retained the same combination that won the third T20I in Providence
May 13, 2024
There's rain around as West Indies and India take their scrap to big-scoring Lauderhill
West Indies are up 2-1 with two to go, but both teams would be looking at the bigger, broader picture ahead of more high-stakes challenges
May 12, 2024
Gill rises to fifth in ODI batter rankings
Kuldeep climbs four spots to occupy 10th place on the bowlers' list
May 12, 2024
Manufacturing carnage, Suryakumar Yadav style
On Tuesday, in a match India had to win, he seemingly batted without any burden of pressure to script a fairly comprehensive win
May 14, 2024
Suryakumar and Tilak do the chase in a canter to keep the series alive for India
A knee niggle kept Jason Holder out of the West Indies XI, meaning a place in the side for Roston Chase
May 12, 2024
India's misfiring batters in the spotlight as West Indies eye series win
Hardik Pandya's tactical acumen will be tested once more as India look to bounce back from 2-0 down
May 11, 2024
Tilak Varma: 'I'm here because of the IPL and just playing with that confidence'
He has made a bright start to his international career, and says Rahul Dravid's suggestion to "follow your basics and enjoy your game" has stood him in good stead
May 12, 2024
India need to cut long tail short to find T20 success
Lack of batters who can bowl and bowlers who can bat means the team has not been able to find a perfect balance
May 14, 2024
Nicholas Pooran, Akeal Hosein win battle of nerves to make it 2-0 for West Indies
Kuldeep had taken a hit in the nets on the eve of the game, pushing him out today as a precautionary measure
May 12, 2024
Batters in focus as West Indies look to go back-to-back against India
Given India had a longish tail in Tarouba, they could consider bringing in Jaiswal for one of the wristspinners
May 14, 2024
Powell: 'Series will be decided on how West Indies bat spin in middle overs'
The West Indies captain agrees that his team could have done with an additional spinner in the XI
May 09, 2024
Tarouba Thursday offers glimpses of a future with a lot of Tilak Varma in it
In his maiden international game, on a tricky pitch, Tilak scored a 22-ball 39 that almost took India to victory
May 09, 2024
Holder and co stoutly defend 149 as West Indies beat India
Hardik Pandya went in with three spinners on a dry Tarouba pitch
May 09, 2024
Avesh Khan ready for reboot after being 'all over the place'
After a tough IPL, the fast bowler has ironed out his flaws and learnt to make adjustments with some help from Anand Rajan and Morne Morkel
May 12, 2024
WI switch to T20 mode as CPL stars look to topple India
India are missing several regulars, meaning Tilak Varma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mukesh Kumar will all be looking to make a mark
May 09, 2024
Evolving Shardul Thakur not seeking limelight in search of 'impactful' performances
Having featured in every ODI series barring one over the past year, allrounder says "it's a sign of confidence the team has in me"
May 09, 2024
Dominant India flex batting muscle to seal series
India made two changes, bringing in Gaikwad and Unadkat for Axar and Malik
May 09, 2024
Hetmyer, Hope, Thomas return to West Indies T20I squad for India series
CWI selectors bring back some big names to prepare for the 2024 T20 World Cup
May 09, 2024
Spotlight on Tarouba as India face confident West Indies in series decider
There is the World Cup looming for the visitors, while the hosts will be aiming for their first ODI series win against India since 2006
May 09, 2024
'It's just more intent' - hit-the-deck Romario makes a striking impression
Romario Shepherd's numbers in international cricket aren't great, but the performance in the second ODI against India suggests an upturn could be around the corner
May 09, 2024
Hardik still 'turtle, not the rabbit' as he builds up bowling workload for World Cup
After a two-month break following the IPL, he has bowled 9.4 overs across the first two ODIs against West Indies
May 11, 2024
Samson, Suryakumar squander best chance to push for World Cup spots
With both Kohli and Rohit rested and India suffering a collapse, either batter could have chaperoned the batting line-up
May 09, 2024
West Indies level ODI series with their first win against India since December 2019
West Indies also make two changes to the side with Alzarri Joseph and Keacy Carty coming in
May 14, 2024
India in the box seat to seal ODI series against West Indies
Will Samson play this time? And how will the hosts respond to being knocked out for 114?
May 09, 2024
Kuldeep on competing with Chahal for ODI spot: 'We're very relaxed'
While they often played in tandem during the 2019 World Cup cycle, India have tended to use only one at a time in the lead-up to 2023
May 09, 2024
Rohit Sharma: 'I never thought the pitch was going to play like that'
West Indies' Shai Hope agrees the track was a tricky one, but wants his side to "find ways to score"
May 09, 2024
Kuldeep, Jadeja rout West Indies on spin-friendly track
Shai Hope expects the surface to have early moisture; Shimron Hetmyer makes his way back for West Indies
May 09, 2024
Mohammed Siraj flies back home after being rested from ODIs against West Indies
India opt to rest the quick keeping his workload in mind and have not named a replacement
May 14, 2024
West Indies look to stay in the present as India build towards World Cup
The hosts will be looking to pick themselves up after the shocks they suffered at the Qualifier in Zimbabwe
May 12, 2024
West Indies recall Shimron Hetmyer and Oshane Thomas for ODIs against India
Nicholas Pooran and Jason Holder are unavailable for selection, while Keemo Paul is out injured
May 13, 2024
Rain denies India shot at full WTC points in Port-of-Spain
The visitors won the Test series 1-0 after no play was possible on day five at Queen's Park Oval
May 12, 2024
Siraj dangerously close to being a complete fast bowler
India are in transition but the leader of their attack in the West Indies stepped up big time
May 13, 2024
India strike after setting West Indies 365 target
Rain curtailed the first session on the fourth day, but not before India stretched their lead to 281
May 13, 2024
Rahane catch showcases a liftetime's work in milliseconds
On a dull day's play, his agility and expertise in the slip cordon made everybody sit up and take notice
May 14, 2024
Brathwaite and Athanaze make India labour on attritional third day
Brathwaite remained unmoved, with only 10.4 overs possible in the first session on day three
May 13, 2024
A Kohli hundred that felt like a new beginning
The 121 against West Indies showcased something important in his pursuit of greatness
May 14, 2024
Ravindra Jadeja dismissal: right decision made despite DRS 'glitch'
Broadcast commentators confirm there was an issue during the DRS process when West Indies reviewed the on-field not-out decision
May 14, 2024
West Indies steady after Kohli's first away Test ton in five years
He put on 159 for the fifth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja to steer India towards 400 in the first innings
May 12, 2024
India and Kohli make the most of home comforts
A subcontinent-type pitch in Port-of-Spain actively worked in favour of the visitors
May 12, 2024
Vettori, Vaas, Lee or Akhtar: who has Virat Kohli not faced?
Virat Kohli is playing his 500th international game. Can you score a 10/10 in this quiz on his career?
May 12, 2024
Virat Kohli-Ravindra Jadeja stand puts India back on track
India allrounder Shardul Thakur was ruled out with a groin niggle
May 12, 2024
Secret to Kohli's longevity? 'A lot of hard work and sacrifices,' says Dravid
"Longevity comes with a lot of hard work, discipline, adaptability and he's shown all of that," coach says before Kohli's 500th international game
May 14, 2024
Dravid lauds youngsters for performing 'straightaway' in India's transition
"Credit to our domestic system, NCA and a lot of other people who can make that possible for us," he says
May 12, 2024
Rohit Sharma back in top ten of ICC's Test batting rankings
R Ashwin consolidates top spot in bowling rankings, while Ravindra Jadeja moves up to No. 7 on that list
May 14, 2024
Wounded West Indies eye fightback in 100th Test against India
They haven't won a Test against India in the last 21 years but the Queen's Park Oval pitch could help them change that
May 12, 2024
Sinclair replaces Reifer as West Indies beef up spin resources for Trinidad Test
The change might necessitate a rejig of the batting order, since Reifer batted at No. 3 in the first Test, in Roseau
May 14, 2024
Two Ashwin wickets, and what they say about his craft
A change of angle, a bit of natural variation, some wobbly seam, and poof, the batter is gone before you know it
May 14, 2024
Stats - Ashwin piles on records, West Indies' worst batting show against India
Yashasvi Jaiswal became the eighth Indian to win the Player-of-the-Match award on Test debut
May 09, 2024
Rohit on Jaiswal: 'At no stage did he go away from his plans'
Jaiswal's captain was impressed by the temperament he showed while playing the longest innings by an India Test debutant
May 09, 2024
Rahkeem Cornwall's illness deals double-blow to West Indies' hopes
He was off the field on day two because of a chest infection and when he was back on the third morning, the playing conditions didn't allow him to bowl
May 09, 2024
Ashwin's seven-for sews up India's innings win
West Indies took two wickets in the first session, but India were firmly in charge of the game
May 09, 2024
Jaiswal bats like a seasoned pro for fairytale debut
The debutant batted like an old pro in conditions that call for experienced heads
May 09, 2024
Jaiswal and Rohit achieve a first for India in Test cricket
Stats highlights from the second day of the first Test in Dominica, where Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma set new highs with a 229-run stand
May 11, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal bats all day to finish 143 not out
The duo also share century opening stand, India's first in 23 Test innings since December 2021
May 09, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes India's 17th centurion on Test debut
The opener got there in 104 balls, during the course of a century opening stand with Rohit Sharma
May 14, 2024
Impressive Test debut adds to Athanaze's special year
He battled nerves of facing the likes of Ashwin and Jadeja, and shone through to top-score with 47
May 09, 2024
Ashwin on five-for after WTC final omission: 'Without the lows there are no highs'
"This constant search for excellence has held me in good stead all the time but it's also been incredibly draining," he says
May 09, 2024
Ashwin remains India's constant in the face of constant change
From his beauty to Bravo in Trinidad in 2016 to the one to Chanderpaul on Wednesday, he showed that little has changed by way of his guile
May 14, 2024
Like father, like son - R Ashwin snaps up Shivnarine then, Tagenarine now
As Chanderpaul junior completes Ashwin's set, a look at other instances of one bowler claiming a father-son duo in Test cricket (spoiler: only one other family features)
May 11, 2024
R Ashwin and Yashasvi Jaiswal star as India dictate terms
Both teams have named two frontline spinners in their starting XIs
May 09, 2024
Rohit: 'Gill will play at No. 3' against West Indies
India captain also defends the choice to pick an inexperienced pace attack for the tour of West Indies
May 10, 2024
India and West Indies meet on the path to a better future
Both teams have had setbacks in the recent past and have turned to the next generation to try and fix them
May 09, 2024
Rahane: 'I'm young and there's a lot of cricket left in me'
At 35, he says "there's a lot of cricket left in me"
May 09, 2024
Dudes of the Caribbean - five men who can lift the gloom for West Indies
You might think West Indies are no match for India in their upcoming Test series, but that might not be the case at all
May 09, 2024
West Indies recall Cornwall, Warrican for first India Test; McKenzie gets maiden call-up
Uncapped Alick Athanaze was retained in the 13-man squad
May 14, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma earn maiden call up to India T20I squad
Hardik Pandya captains the side which will play five games against West Indies in August, with Suryakumar Yadav named his deputy
May 09, 2024
Brathwaite on India Tests: 'It will all come down to execution'
WI Test captain says familiarity with the home conditions and mental preparation will be the other factors for the hosts
May 11, 2024
Jason Holder and Alzarri Joseph to return home early from ODI World Cup qualifier
Decision taken with a view to managing their workloads ahead of the all-format series against India starting July 12
May 09, 2024
Ganguly on Rahane as Test vice-captain: 'I don't understand the thought process behind it'
He also hoped Sarfaraz Khan and Abhimanyu Easwaran would get called up to the Test squad in the future
May 09, 2024
Gavaskar defends 'loyal servant' Pujara: 'Why make him the scapegoat for our batting failures?'
"I simply don't understand, what is the criteria of dropping him and keeping the others who failed?"
May 11, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal: 'I just want to go out and express myself'
Selected in the India Test squad for the West Indies tour, Jaiswal will be heading to the NCA in Bengaluru in a couple of days' time to prepare
May 09, 2024
Samson, Gaikwad and Mukesh called up to India ODI squad for West Indies tour
Samson is one of two keepers named in the squad alongside Ishan Kishan
May 09, 2024
Pujara dropped; Jaiswal and Gaikwad in India's Test squad for West Indies
Mukesh Kumar has also been named in the squad; Mohammed Shami has been rested and Umesh Yadav dropped
May 09, 2024
Kishan to head to NCA for strength and conditioning ahead of WI tour
He had opted out of the domestic season-opening Duleep Trophy, which starts on June 28
May 13, 2024
India to begin next WTC cycle with two-match series in Caribbean
The tour, starting July 12, also includes three ODIs and three T20Is
May 11, 2024