India Cricket Team
India seek answers as batsmen come unstuck against the bounce
While Pujara, Rahane and Saha displayed some grit, the team is yet to fully adapt to long-form mode
April 16, 2024
There's more to T Natarajan than just the yorker
India will be heartened by the variety shown by the left-armer over his first two T20I appearances
April 12, 2024
Why are India holding back Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mayank Agarwal?
Trio hasn't played long-form cricket since March, and weren't included in the XI for the second T20I either
April 11, 2024
Concussion rules Ravindra Jadeja out of rest of T20I series
Shardul Thakur added to the squad as Jadeja's replacement
April 12, 2024
The Adam Zampa role in Yuzvendra Chahal's supersub display
Watching his RCB team-mate taught the India leggie a thing or two about bowling in Australia
April 12, 2024
Henriques questions Chahal being 'like-for-like' substitute for Jadeja
Henriques, though, clarified that Australia had no problem with Jadeja being substituted for concussion
April 15, 2024
Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravindra Jadeja's concussion sub, wins the day for India
The switch was obviously approved, but didn't seem to go down well with Justin Langer
April 12, 2024
Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal take India 1-0 up amid concussion controversy
Hosts bring in D'Arcy Short, Mitchell Swepson, Sean Abbott and Moises Henriques
April 11, 2024
T20 World Cup planning back in focus in what could be high-scoring series
David Warner and Pat Cummins both miss the series while Australia have a few other niggles in the squad
April 11, 2024
IPL could have two new teams as BCCI seeks 'approval' at AGM
Meeting, on December 24, also to discuss cricket in 2028 LA Olympics
April 14, 2024
Glenn Maxwell on the switch hit: It's up to the bowlers to evolve
"I just see it as a different part of the evolution of the game," the allrounder said after his 100-metre shot
April 11, 2024
Ishan Porel returns to India after picking up hamstring injury in Australia
He will now head to the NCA over the next couple of days for assessment
April 12, 2024
India and Australia look to test bench strength in high-scoring Canberra
The last seven games here have all been won by the side batting first, six of them while defending 320-plus totals
April 11, 2024
Virat Kohli concedes India were 'completely outplayed'
""I think with the ball we were not that effective. We just didn't hit the areas that we wanted to consistently."
April 12, 2024
Powerless in the powerplay - India have too many holes in their bowling unit
New ball not bringing them wickets, their two wristspinners separated, India have major bowling issues to address
April 16, 2024
Australia's batting might led by Steven Smith century gives them series
India unchanged
April 15, 2024
India search for balance with series on the line
Australia may be thinking about handing a debut to the highly rated Cameron Green
April 14, 2024
ICC makes U-turn, to revisit plan for extra global event in next eight-year cycle
Those reliant on ICC revenue want it, while ones that earn more from bilateral series don't
April 10, 2024
Chants, roars and boos - cricket finds its voice back at Sydney
When the gates opened at the SCG on Friday, spectators entered a men's international match for the first time since March
April 13, 2024
India's one-dimensional batsmen hurting their five-bowler strategy
Time to send a memo to domestic cricket: if you want to bat for India, bowl at least five overs for your state side
April 13, 2024
Stats: Steven Smith, Aaron Finch and David Warner drive Australia to highest ODI total against India
Smith's century was also the third-fastest by an Australian in ODIs
April 13, 2024
Zampa, Hazlewood defend big total set up by Smith, Finch tons
The hosts had only one change from their last ODI team, with Marsh absent and Smith returning after he had been unavailable due to concussion
April 12, 2024
Ishant Sharma ruled out of Australia tour, Rohit Sharma still in contention
According to a BCCI media release, Rohit's "next assessment" will be conducted on December 11
April 13, 2024
T Natarajan added to India ODI squad as cover for Navdeep Saini
Left-arm seamer added to squad a day before series opener after Saini complains of back spasm
April 13, 2024
Virat Kohli: Younger players will feature a lot in Australia tour
Opportunity for younger players will arise because Bumrah and Shami's workloads will need to be managed, said the India captain
April 12, 2024
Virat Kohli on Rohit Sharma's injury: 'Lot of uncertainty and lack of clarity'
Captain says both Rohit and Ishant could've been in rehab in Australia to be ready for Test series
April 12, 2024
Sreesanth to return to action in Kerala's inaugural T20 tournament
This will be the 37-year old's first chance to push for a domestic comeback after having served his ban
April 12, 2024
India vs Pakistan, World Cup 2019 - the match that changed everything for Lancashire chief
How Old Trafford encounter inspired English club's foray into Indian market
April 11, 2024
ICC news
Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steven Smith, Joe Root nominated for ICC men's cricketer of the decade award
Kohli is the only men's player who has been nominated for all major awards
April 14, 2024
KL Rahul on triple role: 'Got used to it and I started enjoying it' during the IPL
"If the opportunity presents itself, and I can keep in all the three World Cups, I'd love to do it"
April 12, 2024
Ganguly: Two additional T20Is, fewer Tests in England's tour of India
Four Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is now make up the tour earmarked for February-March 2021
April 12, 2024
Sachin Tendulkar: Bowl in the fifth-stump channel to Steven Smith
He also expects the timing of declarations to play a crucial role in the day-night Test in Adelaide
April 11, 2024
Ishant Sharma, Rohit Sharma ruled out of first two Tests
Their chances of taking part in the third and fourth Tests also appear slim
April 12, 2024
Steven Smith: India will struggle to match Neil Wagner's short-ball skill
He believes resorting to short bowling is "flattery" when other options have been exhausted
April 11, 2024
India on notice: Steven Smith 'finds his hands' again after disappointing IPL
He does not believe the India attack will be able to replicate the short-pitched approach of Neil Wagner last summer
April 11, 2024
Virat Kohli to Mohammed Siraj: 'Stay strong for your dad's dream'
Bereaved fast bowler says he'll be playing now to fulfil his late father's dearest wish
April 12, 2024
Former Kerala medium pacer CK Bhaskaran dies at 79
He played an unofficial Test against Ceylon in Ahmedabad in 1965
April 12, 2024
David Warner says Australia 'trying not to engage' in verbal volleys
"It's about going out there as a team and trying to control our emotions and play them on skill"
April 11, 2024
Raghunath Chandorkar, India's oldest living first-class cricketer, turns 100
Co-incidentally, his debut match featured DB Deodhar and Vasant Raiji, the other two Indian cricketers to celebrate 100 birthdays
April 13, 2024
Concerns over Adelaide Test ease with South Australia lockdown lifted
The six limited-overs matches in Sydney and Canberra have almost sold out
April 12, 2024
Mohammed Siraj to stay back in Australia despite father's death in India
Siraj won't return for the last rites in Hyderabad due to quarantine protocols
April 12, 2024
ICC confirms altered points system for World Test Championship
The board also introduced a minimum age restriction for international cricket which will apply across all cricket
April 09, 2024
2022 Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa postponed to February 2023
The major tournaments on the women's calendar for 2022 now include the ODI World Cup, the Commonwealth Games and the Ashes
April 13, 2024
Josh Hazlewood: 'Tiring out' Jasprit Bumrah is the key for Australia
Fast bowler says Kohli returning home after the first Test will not hurt India "that much"
April 12, 2024
Rohit Sharma arrives at the NCA amid lack of clarity over fitness
He has played three IPL games since suffering a hamstring tear, but it isn't clear if he's fully recovered yet
April 12, 2024
VVS Laxman: T Natarajan could be India's 'X-factor' bowler in T20 World Cup
The Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor says the left-armer has plenty of other variations apart from the yorker
April 12, 2024
Wriddhiman Saha back at India nets, on road to recovery
He was seen facing throwdowns as he resumed training after hurting both his hamstrings in the IPL
April 08, 2024
Cricket returns to Eden Gardens with inaugural Bengal T20 Challenge
Six teams, 33 matches, a majority under lights, all of them in a bio-bubble - the tournament begins Nov 24
April 14, 2024
England plan for full calendar and return of crowds in 2021 home season
Five Tests against India, women's tours by New Zealand and South Africa included in provisional schedule
April 16, 2024
Uttar Pradesh fast bowler Sudeep Tyagi retires at 33
Fast bowler finishes with 109 wickets in 41 first-class matches and 47 wickets in 46 limited-overs games
April 12, 2024
Kohli and Co. undergo Test match simulation training in Sydney
India players were seen training with pink and red balls
April 08, 2024
Glenn McGrath: 'Australia slightly ahead' because of Mitchell Starc's X-factor
However, he still believes India will be buoyed by their win in 2018-19
April 15, 2024
MPL Sports to be India's kit sponsor for the next three years
MPL's deal will stretch up to December 2023, and include the BCCI's men's, women's and Under-19 teams
April 13, 2024
Cheteshwar Pujara: 'We have every chance of winning Test series again'
"Our bowling unit will not be very different. They know how to be successful in Australia"
April 09, 2024
Ajit Agarkar, Chetan Sharma, Maninder Singh, Shiv Sunder Das apply for selectors' posts
Three posts are vacant in the BCCI's selection panel
April 13, 2024
Tim Paine: Australia 'love to hate' Virat Kohli, but 'love watching him bat'
Paine believes Kohli's absence for three Tests won't make series "less intense"
April 12, 2024
India begin training after clearing Covid-19 test
They will, however, remain in quarantine for their first two weeks in Australia
April 10, 2024
Steven Smith to India's fast bowlers: Bring on the short stuff
"I've faced a lot of short bowling in my life and I haven't had too many stresses with it"
April 08, 2024
Rahul Dravid supports cricket's inclusion in the Olympics
Despite 'challenges', Dravid says move would be 'great for the game'
April 09, 2024
Rahul Dravid bats for IPL expansion: 'Fantastic to see Under-19 boys establish themselves'
He believes the tournament has been the major reason behind the rising standard of India's white-ball cricket
April 09, 2024
Rahul Dravid: 'Data has made players sit up and take notice of it'
Former India captain says if the sophisticated analysis of today had been there earlier, he would have been a better player
April 13, 2024
FICA wants 'clear global solutions' to tackle contract breaches in sanctioned cricket
Body calls on ICC and its member boards to show "willingness to prioritise and act on" the matter
April 15, 2024
Rohit Sharma still only '70% fit', says Sourav Ganguly
BCCI president confident Wriddhiman Saha will be fit before the Tests against Australia
April 08, 2024
Indians land in Sydney and go into quarantine
The tour party will start training from Saturday, under the strictest Covid-19 protocols
April 13, 2024
BCCI confident of hosting 2021 T20 World Cup in India
ICC chief executive optimistic that fans will be able to attend the tournament next year
April 08, 2024
India in Australia 2020-21
Rohit Sharma not to join India squad in Australia until Test series
The opener will not be part of the India contingent that flies from Dubai to Sydney on Wednesday
April 10, 2024
'India's loss if Rohit Sharma isn't made white-ball captain' - Gautam Gambhir
Suggests possibility of split-captaincy, with Kohli continuing to lead in Tests.
April 15, 2024
Ground capacities confirmed for Australia-India matches
Spectators will be able to attend the matches in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra
April 13, 2024
Vengsarkar believes BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is 'undermining' selectors by speaking on their behalf
"Is he undermining their credentials? Or does he feel he knows more than the others?"
April 13, 2024
Wriddhiman Saha sidelined with hamstring tear, could be a doubt for Australia Tests
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner confirms injury, no update from BCCI yet
April 13, 2024
Atapattu and Yadav stand tall as Supernovas and Trailblazers make the final
A blistering fifty, a nerveless last over and the defending champions cruised into the final
April 13, 2024
Virat Kohli: Life in a bubble is tough, we need to rethink length of tours
Says life in a bio-bubble "does get difficult at times because it is repetitive"
April 10, 2024
Sushma Verma and Sune Luus star in Velocity's come-from-behind victory
Supernovas made 126 on a slow pitch and though their bowlers seemed ahead in the early part of the chase, they came undone in the end
April 14, 2024
Rohit Sharma back in Mumbai Indians XI a week after being ruled out of Australia tour
Earlier on Tuesday, Ganguly had said he wanted Rohit to be cautious in the IPL
April 14, 2024
Rohit Sharma 'has a long career and not just this IPL or the next series' - Sourav Ganguly
Ishant Sharma recovering well from injury, and should play Test series in Australia, BCCI president says
April 13, 2024
Ravi Shastri reveals Rohit Sharma 'in danger of injuring himself again if not careful'
Head coach advises batsman not to rush his comeback after going through medical report.
April 13, 2024
Irfan Pathan signs with Kandy Tuskers in the LPL
The former India allrounder hasn't played competitive T20 cricket since February 2019
April 12, 2024
Brisbane's loss is new host Sydney's gain
NSW tourism minister concedes "politics has been driving most decisions in Queensland"
April 13, 2024
India-Australia schedule confirmed; Adelaide hosts day-night Test, hope of 25,000 at MCG
The tour includes three ODIs, three T20Is and four Tests
April 13, 2024
Rohit Sharma not in India squad but may play again in IPL - and on Australia tour
He was injured against KXIP but, while BCCI haven't mentioned any injury, Mumbai haven't confirmed his fitness for the remaining matches
April 13, 2024
Rishabh Pant omitted from India's white-ball squads for Australia tour, Varun Chakravarthy included for T20Is
Rohit, who is currently nursing a hamstring injury in the IPL, isn't part of the limited-overs squads
April 09, 2024
KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj in India Test squad for Australia tour; Rohit Sharma out with injury
Both Rohit Sharma and Ishant Sharma were missing from the squad after picking up injuries in the IPL
April 12, 2024
Sourav Ganguly says Australia tour on; positive about India players' families allowed on tour
"Still in discussions how to get the bio part and medical parts stronger," he says
April 15, 2024
Ishant Sharma likely to be fit for Adelaide Test
He is expected to start bowling from November 18, subject to his rehab going well.
April 08, 2024
Victoria Premier 'very confident' over Boxing Day crowd at MCG
Melbourne will come out of a four-month Covid-19 lockdown on Wednesday
April 13, 2024
Kapil Dev 'doing fine' after surgery, discharged from hospital
The former India captain "can resume his regular daily activity soon," hospital says in statement
April 12, 2024
Uttar Pradesh batsman and Under-19 World Cup winner Tanmay Srivastava retires at 30
"I knew I wasn't going to play for India, so there was no reason to continue playing"
April 13, 2024
Scenarios: Kolkata Knight Riders' fate in their own hands, but negative NRR could complicate playoff chances
Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, could qualify with even just one win from their remaining matches
April 12, 2024
'It's nice to feel important' - 'Blessed' Chris Morris on bond with RCB, chatting with Dale Steyn, and more
"I have been very fortunate I haven't been smacked around yet, but that's going to come unfortunately"
April 12, 2024
Mohammed Shami cracks the IPL code
His longer-format skills haven't always translated to T20 success, but he's raised his game to a new level this season
April 10, 2024
Kapil Dev stable after undergoing heart surgery for a blocked artery
The former India captain is understood to be in a stable condition
April 13, 2024
India tour of Australia gets government green light; Sydney, Canberra to host white-ball leg
The MCG has been penciled in for Boxing Day but Adelaide Oval is on standby should the Covid-19 situation require a change
April 13, 2024
Zimbabwe land in Pakistan but head coach Lalchand Rajput pulls out
The former India batsman did not travel despite getting clearance from Pakistan's foreign office
April 11, 2024
Sydney and Canberra firming to host India ODIs and T20Is
The New South Wales government appears more likely to allow players to train during quarantine
April 08, 2024
Quiz: MS Dhoni in the IPL
It's 200 matches and counting for MS Dhoni in the IPL. Here's a quick quiz to test your knowledge of his illustrious career in the league
April 13, 2024
PCB to ICC: Ensure visas for Pakistan players for T20 World Cup 2021 in India
Wasim Khan also says bilateral India-Pakistan series can't happen in the foreseeable future
April 13, 2024
India could quarantine in Sydney during Australia tour in November
"We'd certainly be a very willing substitute" - Tony Shepherd, the SCG Trust chairman
April 13, 2024
Sourav Ganguly: India's domestic season will start from January 1
"We also have elaborate plans for our age-group and women's cricket," the BCCI president said
April 13, 2024
'Beast' Anrich Nortje eyes Shoaib Akhtar's record 161.3kph after delivering fastest ever IPL ball
"Maybe a good wicket, some adrenaline, the right combination and I can do it this IPL"
April 12, 2024
Women's cricket lines up for 2022 Commonwealth Games debut on opening day
The eight-team women's T20 competition will begin on July 29 and will be contested over eight days at Edgbaston
April 09, 2024
Virat Kohli wants reviews for wides and high full-tosses
"We have seen how big these things can be in a high-profile tournament like the IPL"
April 10, 2024
Sophie Ecclestone, Deandra Dottin, Chamari Atapattu among overseas stars at Women's T20 Challenge
Australian players, however, will skip the tournament since it clashes with the Women's BBL
April 13, 2024
Women's T20 Challenge 2020
Sharjah likely to host Women's T20 Challenge
The Indian players taking part are likely to assemble in Mumbai on October 13 for a nine-day quarantine
April 13, 2024
England's winter tours: What is the current state of play?
Potential trips to South Africa, Sri Lanka and India remain on the table
April 13, 2024
Legal battle looms as players seek commercial rights protections from ICC
FICA has written to ICC seeking recompense for players' commercial exploitation with ICC partners
April 09, 2024
Smart Stats: Axar Patel most impactful player Delhi Capitals' big win
The top five contributors in Delhi Capitals' 59-run victory all played major roles in what was a superb team performance
April 11, 2024
Concern over Bhuvneshwar Kumar's fitness after he misses Sunrisers Hyderabad's match on Sunday
He is the second player the Sunrisers have lost to injury two weeks into the tournament
April 11, 2024
India women to tour Sri Lanka - pending quarantine regulations
The major sticking point may be the 14-day quarantine the Sri Lankan health ministry is likely to impose
April 12, 2024
IPL player reports corrupt approach, BCCI ACU starts investigations
According to a BCCI official, the player who was approached immediately shared his concerns with the anti-corruption unit
April 13, 2024
Virat Kohli after ending his rut: 'I love this game and hate it too'
The RCB captain had scored just 18 from the first three matches, but came to the fore with a match-winning fifty on Saturday
April 10, 2024
Bengal cricketers Mukesh Kumar and Shreyan Chakraborty test positive for Covid-19
Apart from 37 cricketers, men and women, coaches, physios, security personnel and others were tested by CAB
April 15, 2024
Four-match Women's T20 Challenge likely to be held from November 4 to 9
Both the Indian and overseas players will arrive in the UAE by the third week of October
April 10, 2024
Sourav Ganguly: 'Priority' is to host England series in India despite Covid-19 threat
"We will try and make it happen as much as we can," BCCI president says about domestic competitions
April 13, 2024
Neetu David: Covid-19 has made picking Women's T20 Challenge squads 'a challenging first assignment'
Performance, and not age, will determine Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami's future, says Arati Vaidya
April 10, 2024
Neetu David to lead new Indian women's selection committee
Kalpana Venkatachar, Arati Vaidya, Mithu Mukherjee and Renu Margrate the others in the panel
April 09, 2024
Talking Points
Talking Points: What can Chennai Super Kings do about their batting?
What's going wrong for Jadeja, how did Delhi Capitals stop Dhoni and four other questions from the game
April 12, 2024
Virat Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma criticises Sunil Gavaskar for 'distasteful' commentary
Raises objection to Gavaskar "accusing a wife for her husband's game"
April 14, 2024
BCCI chooses not to renew contracts of 11 National Cricket Academy coaches
"There is no cricket (because of Covid-19), so they probably don't want to continue with us," one of the coaches said
April 09, 2024
Sanju Samson: I worked on my range-hitting skills during Covid-19 break
"I've been working hard on my fitness, diet and training, and on my strength, because my game relies a lot on power-hitting"
April 15, 2024
Mithali Raj: India women cricketers 'anxious', 'don't know for what we're training'
"Sometimes we do feel there's no sense of purpose if we don't have competitive cricket or any international series, even domestic"
April 11, 2024
Cricket for some, not for all - where does the women's game stand?
As top-level women's cricket resumes this week, what's the state of the game among the major nations after six months of Covid-19 hiatus?
April 11, 2024
Kings XI Punjab's Mayank Agarwal: 'Hurts to not close off the game'
Kings XI batsman credits Stoinis for telling impact
April 12, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report
All the buzz from the game between Shreyas Iyer's Delhi Capitals and KL Rahul's Kings XI Punjab
April 12, 2024
IPL 2020: New venues, new tactics, new experience
What can we expect from the tournament? Here's a primer
April 11, 2024
Virat Kohli: This IPL, we're playing to bring smiles back on people's faces
Rohit Sharma, Mahela Jayawardene admit mental challenges of being in bubble, laud Mumbai Indians arrangements
April 11, 2024
BCCI signs up Sportradar to detect betting irregularities during IPL 2020
UK-based company apparently tracks odds of at least 600 independent bookmakers to detect anomalies in betting patterns
April 08, 2024
AB de Villiers sees his younger self in Josh Philippe
"I watched him play for the Sydney Sixers. He takes the new ball on, he is a very talented player"
April 11, 2024
India news
Sadashiv Patil, the former India allrounder, dies aged 86
The former allrounder played one Test for India and had also led Maharashtra in Ranji Trophy
April 14, 2024
Will leaving out Chris Gayle give Kings XI Punjab better balance?
Rahul, Pooran and Maxwell can take pitches out of the equation, but there are question marks over their death bowling
April 14, 2024
'Door is open' for Sreesanth to play for us - Kerala coach Tinu Yohannan
Since lockdown was lifted partially, Sreesanth has been training with the Kerala Under-23 team at a KCA facility
April 11, 2024
Jharkhand Premier League set to start on September 15
There has been no sanctioned cricket in India since March, and it remains unclear if the BCCI has given its go-ahead to the latest T20 tournament
April 11, 2024
Mohammed Shami: IPL 2020 will prepare India players for Australia tour
Having played a practice match in the UAE, the Kings XI quick feels players are regaining their rhythm
April 11, 2024
Ali Khan joins Kolkata Knight Riders as Harry Gurney replacement
He becomes the first USA player to feature in the IPL, and was part of Trinbago's unbeaten run in CPL 2020
April 13, 2024
IPL 2020
Combination questions for Rajasthan Royals with Ben Stokes doubtful
Middle-order balance is at stake, but they'll be hoping their youth investment pays off
April 11, 2024
IPL 2020
Combination questions for Rajasthan Royals with Ben Stokes doubtful
Middle-order balance is at stake, but they'll be hoping their youth investment pays off
April 11, 2024
BCCI's AGM postponed indefinitely due to the pandemic
The meeting cannot be held online as per the rules under which the BCCI is registered as a society
April 13, 2024
Shubman Gill on leadership role at KKR: Want to be 'voice of the people who have just come in'
The 21-year-old is clear on how he wants to contribute after being given the responsibility by coach Brendon McCullum
April 11, 2024
IPL 2020
Explosive batting KKR's biggest strength in pursuit of third IPL title
The addition of Cummins will bolster a bowling line-up that has no capped Indians
April 11, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders' England, Australia players available for team's first match, says Venky Mysore
The group of players from both teams will arrive in the UAE from England via a charter flight on September 17, moving from one bio-bubble to another
April 11, 2024
Anil Kumble: Would like to see more Indian coaches in IPL
He says his being the only Indian head coach in IPL is not a true reflection of the resources in the country
April 11, 2024
Western Australia quarantine snub forces India tour to the east
India's tour set to begin in Adelaide and Brisbane as WA government remains firm on a strict hotel quarantine for any international visitors
April 08, 2024
IPL 2020
IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals' assistant physio tests positive for Covid-19
A statement from the franchise said he has not had any contact with the players since arriving in the UAE
April 15, 2024
Shikhar Dhawan: Experience, batting depth of Delhi Capitals spinners a huge advantage
Opener says enforced stay in bio bubble is an opportunity to bond with teammates rather than a restriction
April 11, 2024
IPL 2020
IPL 2020 schedule: A team-by-team guide
Who do they play? When do they play? Where do they play? Here's a ready reckoner
April 12, 2024
Mumbai Indians to open IPL title defence against Chennai Super Kings in Abu Dhabi
The schedule was released only for the round-robin stage of the tournament
April 08, 2024
Harbhajan Singh: 'Family takes precedence over sport'
"CSK management were very supportive and I can't thank them enough for that," says spinner
April 12, 2024
Ehsan Mani: 'Healthier' to not have next ICC chairman from 'Big Three'
PCB chairman says "ICC is crying out for more independent directors"
April 15, 2024
Former Maharashtra player Shekhar Gawli dies after falling in gorge
He had played two first class matches for Maharashtra, and been the fitness trainer of senior and age-group teams
April 12, 2024
Suresh Raina: 'When bio-bubble is not safe how does one take a chance?'
CSK batsman explains why he left, but also does not rule out returning to Dubai if the "situation" improves
April 10, 2024
IPL 2020: No schedule yet but 'airbridge facility' in place for Abu Dhabi practice sessions
Mumbai Indians and KKR training at an "expanded quarantine facility" at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
April 14, 2024
Matthew Hayden appointed trade envoy to India by Australian government
His appointment to the board of the Australia-India Council was announced on Monday
April 12, 2024
Sourav Ganguly expecting record TV ratings for IPL 2020, and '30% crowds' later in tournament
Virat Kohli says "love of the game" will help players adjust to performing in front of empty stands
April 11, 2024
IPL 2020
Virat Kohli: 'Didn't miss the game as much as I thought I might'
He suggested he embraced a break he couldn't get otherwise
April 11, 2024
IPL franchises look at glass half-full despite Covid-19 hit on finances
BCCI were at risk of a $547 million drop in revenue if the entire season had been cancelled
April 11, 2024
Javagal Srinath: If the non-striker's taking undue advantage, I'm fine if he's run out
Former pacer and current match referee tells Ashwin on show 'DRS with Ash' says rules have been set and reiterated many times
April 13, 2024
IPL 2020
N Srinivasan - Suresh Raina will realise what he's missing, absence won't impact CSK
He has also said he is confident of his team's prospects this season because of MS Dhoni's leadership
April 11, 2024
IPL 2020 schedule: Will the first leg of the tournament be in Dubai only?
Dividing teams into two groups also being mulled, with less than three weeks to go
April 11, 2024
Dishant Yagnik to rejoin Rajasthan Royals after testing negative for Covid-19
The fielding coach tested negative twice and passed a fitness test after his 14-day quarantine period
April 12, 2024
India player among at least ten CSK contingent members to test positive for Covid-19
The positive results came out after they were tested on Thursday
April 14, 2024
Ajinkya Rahane: Felt I should have played for India at No. 4 in the 2019 ODI World Cup
He is also sure of making a comeback in India's white-ball side
April 08, 2024
IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals sign up Ryan Harris as bowling coach
Replaces compatriot James Hopes, who has opted out because of personal reasons
April 15, 2024
Chris Gayle set to link up with Kings XI Punjab on time after negative Covid-19 tests
There had been reports that he attended the birthday celebrations of sprinter Usain Bolt, who has since tested positive
April 15, 2024
KL Rahul's lockdown fear: 'What if once I get back to playing cricket, I am not the same player?'
Says thoughts like forgetting how to "pick line and length" kept him awake at night at times
April 09, 2024
Sourav Ganguly: MS Dhoni should have batted up the order more often
Ricky Ponting, meanwhile, is in awe of Dhoni's ability to stay in control of his emotions
April 13, 2024
Sunil Gavaskar: Wanted to be an attacking opener like Rohit Sharma
He also believes the current Test team under Virat Kohli is the best-ever India team
April 13, 2024
Sourav Ganguly commits to India hosting England in February 2021
In a letter to the state associations, he said the series would be followed by the IPL in April 2021
April 12, 2024
WBBL v Women's T20 Challenge
Alyssa Healy: 'There's no need for domestic competitions to clash in the women's game'
She reiterated her stance that success of women's competitions is contingent upon the participation of the "best players from around the world"
April 11, 2024
Is the BCCI exploring its own Hundred?
ECB chairman Graves claims the BCCI has been asking him about the Hundred on a regular basis
April 12, 2024
ECB chairman Colin Graves says ICC can 'recut the pot'
Adds a fresh finance model needed to keep all countries 'sustantainable'
April 14, 2024
IPL 2020: Pradeep Sangwan, Pawan Suyal to travel with Delhi Capitals as net bowlers
Sangwan has played for four IPL franchises in the past, while Suyal has been a part of two teams
April 12, 2024
MS Dhoni a 'phenomenon', embodied spirit of new India - India PM Narendra Modi says in a letter
"From humble beginnings you burst onto the national scene, made a name for yourself and made India proud"
April 13, 2024
IPL title rights: from INR 40 crore per year, to 444 crore, to 222 crore
A quick look at the brands that have paid big money to bag the IPL title rights
April 14, 2024
IPL 2020: BCCI officially announces Dream11 as title sponsor
No details given on how much Dream11 had paid to secure the rights
April 11, 2024
Daren Sammy: 'I don't hold grudges against Ishant Sharma'
The former Sunrisers team-mates have had a conversation to clear the air about the use of a derogatory nickname
April 11, 2024
Ricky Ponting promises 'hard conversation' with R Ashwin on running out non-strikers backing up
"That's not going to be the way that we play our cricket," the Delhi Capitals coach says
April 11, 2024
G Kasturirangan, former Karnataka cricketer and BCCI pitches boss, dies aged 89
The former fast bowler also served Karnataka cricket as a selector in 1973-74
April 14, 2024
Rohit Sharma receives Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honour
Only the fourth cricketer, after Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli to have been picked for the distinction
April 13, 2024
IPL 2020: Dream11 wins title rights after Vivo's exit
The title rights became up for grabs after Vivo, a Chinese company, pulled out
April 11, 2024
Jamaica Tallawahs, Barbados Tridents owners buy stake in USA T20 franchises
Former Indian seamer Raj Ghai has also bought a stake in one of the franchise of the 24-team competition
April 14, 2024
IPL 2020
IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals COO not worried about late arrival of England, Australia players
Jake Lush McCrum believes playing in a competitive series prior to the season will only be an advantage
April 11, 2024
IPL 2020
Suresh Raina reveals tears, hugs and party in CSK camp after retiring with MS Dhoni
"I knew Dhoni would announce his retirement upon reaching Chennai, so I was ready," Raina says
April 11, 2024
Srinivasan: 'I exercised all my authority as BCCI president' to save Dhoni's captaincy in 2011
"One of the selectors wanted to remove Dhoni as the ODI captain" after India's 4-0 Test series loss in Australia
April 11, 2024
Former India opener Chetan Chauhan dies at 73
The former cricketer was diagnosed with Covid-19 in early July but was said to have recovered
April 13, 2024
MS Dhoni retires
Sachin Tendulkar recalls seeing MS Dhoni for the first time: 'He was someone special'
"I enjoyed all his innings, and to single out one innings will be hard for me"
April 14, 2024
MS Dhoni retires: full coverage
ESPNcricinfo's collection of content to record the news and look back on the former India captain's career
April 14, 2024
India news
Suresh Raina joins MS Dhoni in international retirement
"With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey," Raina's Instagram post said with a tribute to Dhoni
April 13, 2024
India news
MS Dhoni announces international retirement
Brings the curtains down on one of the most storied careers in Indian cricket
April 13, 2024
Chetan Chauhan critical after testing positive for Covid-19
Former India opener on ventilator support after suffering multiple organ failure
April 13, 2024
India tour of Australia 2020-21
India could start Australia tour with white-ball cricket, not Tests
Cricket Australia and BCCI working out different options to finalise the itinerary
April 11, 2024
MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings begin camp, L Balaji wary of 'overloading' players
Bowling coach doesn't want players "trying to do too much, too quickly"
April 11, 2024
Anil Kumble on IPL 2020: Managing players' 'mental space' key for support staff
"For a player, it will be a challenge to get into the groove quickly and maintain that because it's going to be a long tournament"
April 08, 2024
IPL 2020: Tata Group, Unacademy and Dream11 among bidders for title rights
Friday was the last date for potential sponsors to submit their Expressions of Interest to the BCCI
April 15, 2024
Yuvraj Singh asked to come out of retirement by Punjab cricket secretary
"The request I made was for him to consider playing all formats," says Puneet Bali
April 13, 2024
David Warner, Steven Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins set to miss start of IPL 2020
The former Australia allrounder was appointed Rajasthan Royals coach for three years from IPL 2020
April 15, 2024
Sachin Tendulkar: 'Waqar's bouncer and playing through pain defined me'
Thirty years on from his first international hundred, the master looks back on the early part of his career
April 13, 2024
IPL 2020: No relaxation likely in quarantine rules for English and Australian players
Some of the players from these two countries will arrive in the UAE after playing a limited-overs bilateral series
April 11, 2024
ICC to release documentary on Women's T20 World Cup 2020
The featured, titled 'Beyond the Boundary', will premiere worldwide on August 14
April 11, 2024
Karun Nair recovers from Covid-19
The India batsman is set to play for Kings XI Punjab in the upcoming IPL season
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka, UAE among back-up venues for 2021 T20 World Cup
India is due to host the event, but is currently the third-worst-hit country in the world in terms of Covid-19 cases
April 12, 2024
IPL 2020 news
Rajasthan Royals fielding coach Dishant Yagnik tests positive for Covid-19
He has been advised to get admitted to hospital for a 14-day quarantine
April 15, 2024
IPL 2020
'We expect MS Dhoni to be part of Chennai Super Kings for 2021 and 2022 IPLs' - Kasi Viswanathan
Earlier, N Srinivasan had said that CSK would retain Dhoni going into the mega auction next year
April 13, 2024
IPL 2020
UAE board gets official nod from BCCI to host IPL 2020
An IPL team, led by the COO, will be in UAE next week to inspect the three venues
April 13, 2024
IPL 2020
CSK eye short camp in Chennai; RCB players to quarantine before UAE flight
Likely travel dates of all eight IPL franchises ahead of upcoming season
April 10, 2024
IPL 2020: BCCI gets government go-ahead to conduct tournament in the UAE
Brijesh Patel, the IPL Governing Council chairman, has confirmed the development
April 09, 2024
KN Ananthapadmanabhan promoted to ICC's international panel of umpires
The former Kerala legspinner fills the vacancy left by Nitin Menon's promotion to the Elite panel
April 13, 2024
India's domestic 2020-21 season: Only Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali for men?
No 50-overs games for men in proposed plan; overall match count down to 1183 from 2036 last season
April 14, 2024
After sudden dismissal, BCCI's ex-scorers hope for recognition and relief
Seventeen veteran scorers, retired without notice, approach state associations over total lack of benefits
April 13, 2024
Vivo's IPL 2020 exit is not a "financial crisis" - Sourav Ganguly
BCCI president says the strong foundation the board is built on will see it through this "blip"
April 13, 2024
'World Cup 2022 is the goal now' - Jhulan Goswami
The fast bowler will be 39 by then, but she is confident she can keep up her performance level
April 14, 2024
IPL 2020
2020 IPL: How will Vivo's absence and IPL's move to UAE hurt the franchises?
A few sponsorship deals could be renegotiated this IPL
April 11, 2024
Australia v India: 'Will do everything we can' to play Boxing Day Test at MCG, says CA CEO
With the tight restrictions set to be in place until mid-September in Melbourne, CA is willing to wait until much later into the year to make a decision for the event
April 11, 2024
England white-ball tour of India postponed until 2021
BCCI confirm delay to ODIs and T20Is to avoid clash with rescheduled IPL
April 12, 2024
IPL 2020 news
Indian government set to give BCCI green signal to move IPL to UAE
It is understood a formal letter from the government is expected on Friday
April 08, 2024
ICC Board set to discuss fate of next three World tournaments
Will the 2021 Women's World Cup go ahead? Who will host the 2021 and 2022 men's T20 World Cups?
April 12, 2024
Simon Taufel, Sachin Tendulkar, and a pair of lbw decisions
On an episode of the 22 Yarns podcast, the umpire has opened up on the 2007 Trent Bridge incident
April 14, 2024
Mithali Raj: Foreign players' frustration justified, but BCCI has done all it can
Raj said the current window for the women's T20 Challenge was the only feasible one, even if clashes with the WBBL
April 13, 2024
BCCI confirms that Vivo will not sponsor IPL 2020
The board sent out a statement on Thursday afternoon confirming the same
April 13, 2024
IPL franchises begin quarantining and testing for Covid-19
Teams still waiting for tournament's Standard Operating Procedures to be finalised by the governing council
April 10, 2024
ICC News
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma retain top two spots in ICC ODI rankings; Babar Azam at No. 3
Among the bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah held on to the No. 2 spot, marginally behind Trent Boult
April 12, 2024
Rohit Sharma wary of coming back from 'longest gap in my career without holding a bat'
Also wary of demanding UAE conditions for IPL; Raina says UAE travel logistics might be easier on players
April 11, 2024
Ishant Sharma: 'Want to be part of a World Cup-winning team'
The fast bowler speaks about his ambitions, landmarks and a particular turning point
April 13, 2024
IPL 2020
IPL 2020 SOPs: Rigorous testing, restricted movement, one team per hotel
IPL has permitted families to travel and stay inside the bio-secure bubble, but franchises to take final decision
April 10, 2024
Vivo pulls out as IPL 2020 title sponsors
The development follows a public outcry over following clashes at the India-China border in June
April 13, 2024
Anjum Chopra wants BCCI to be 'more specific in communication about women's cricket'
Former captain believes BCCI is 'thinking about women's cricket', but wants clearer flow of information
April 11, 2024
Yuvraj Singh: MS Dhoni 'showed me the correct picture' about my future
"I don't blame people for not having trust in me when I came back from cancer; I myself took a while to have the same confidence in my game"
April 14, 2024
Australia v West Indies T20Is postponed, IPL to not clash with any international cricket
Fixtures-wise, the only potential clash for the IPL - even if just by two days - is with the proposed Lanka Premier League
April 13, 2024
'Can't let our lives grind to a halt' - Arun Lal on BCCI's Covid-19 guidelines to states for senior staff
Baroda to write to the BCCI to request that Dav Whatmore, 66, continue as director of cricket
April 13, 2024
Is Nike's 14-year partnership with the BCCI over?
Indian board invites a fresh tender for the rights to the national teams' kit and official merchandise
April 09, 2024
Age fraud - BCCI offers amnesty scheme to players, promises 'stern actions' to curb menace
For the first time, players have the option of coming forward and declaring any discrepancies
April 09, 2024
BCCI SOPs: CMO, staggered training, masks and more for domestic cricketers
No one over 60 years of age to be allowed to be a part of training sessions, players must follow strict safety protocols
April 13, 2024
IPL 2020: UAE to host tournament from September 19 to November 10
The tournament will take place in the UAE from September 19 to November 10
April 09, 2024
Women's T20 Challenge v WBBL: Alyssa Healy, Suzie Bates upset with BCCI decision
Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami, among others, welcome the announcement by Sourav Ganguly
April 13, 2024
India's 2020-21 domestic season might extend until June next year
The season could also extend until June next year
April 14, 2024
India news
Sourav Ganguly: Women's T20 Challenge during IPL 'very much on'
BCCI president says there's a "plan in place" to conduct a camp for the India women's team
April 14, 2024
MS Dhoni a 'pure instinct man' - Rahul Dravid, N Srinivasan discuss data and leadership
Dravid cited the example of the franchise when asked about the keys to manage a sports team
April 10, 2024
IPL franchises await news on South Africa players' participation
There is a strict travel restriction in the country which has placed doubt on the players making their way to the UAE
April 09, 2024
India news
Sanjay Manjrekar awaits BCCI decision on reinstatement to commentary panel
He says he will follow any guidelines the board may propose
April 13, 2024
Lanka Premier League: Irfan Pathan in pool of 70 foreign players for draft
The BCCI is believed to have cleared the former India allrounder's request
April 12, 2024
Rahul Dravid: Biosecure environment 'may not be easy to create' for domestic cricket
The head of NCA believes that come October, the Covid-19 impact will hit Indian cricket more
April 09, 2024
Anil Kumble on Monkeygate: People would have accepted we were wronged if we pulled out
His wife "saw god in her dream" - Kumble recalls his family's brush with death during the 2004 tsunami
April 10, 2024
IPL news
Chennai Super Kings want IPL camp in UAE from early August
Squad asked to assemble in Chennai on August 9; will travel via a charter flight
April 12, 2024
IPL 2020 news
IPL 2020: UAE board looking to fill '30-50%' of the stadiums with spectators
Secretary Usmani believes Covid-19 cases in the UAE will reduce by September
April 14, 2024
India news
TNPL 2020 postponed again, may not happen this year
TNCA will now look at November 2020 or March 2021 to hold the tournament
April 13, 2024
Ahead of IPL Governing Council meeting, questions on Covid-19 testing and bio-bubbles
It's expected that protocols for the tournament in the UAE will be finalised at the meeting on August 2
April 12, 2024
MPCA's cricket committee questions appointment of Chandrakant Pandit as coach
Says it was not consulted on the matter, four months after the decision
April 13, 2024
Kapil Dev: 'Sachin Tendulkar never became a ruthless batsman'
India's former captain also looks back on his own record, and the other premier allrounders of his era
April 13, 2024
Suresh Raina: 'Rohit Sharma is the next MS Dhoni of the Indian team'
Rohit Sharma leads from the front and respects the dressing-room atmosphere, Raina points out
April 15, 2024
Rajat Bhatia announces retirement from all forms of cricket
Having pursued a course in the USA, the Ranji Trophy winner wants to now shift focus to a career in biomechanics
April 14, 2024
Virat Kohli: Mayank Agarwal's character on the Australia tour stood out for me
He also mentioned how Hanuma Vihari took up opening despite being a middle-order batsman
April 13, 2024
India news
R Ashwin: Disallow the run or give bowler a 'free ball' for non-striker backing up
The Indian spinner wants technology to help spot and penalise batsmen straying outside his crease
April 09, 2024
India women's England tour cancellation 'not a case of neglect' - Shanta Rangaswamy
The situation was out of BCCI's control, says Apex Council member
April 10, 2024
Andre Russell wasn't unhappy with me - Dinesh Karthik on IPL 2019 spat
"If I didn't have a great relationship with him, I think it could have spiralled into something nasty," captain says of star allrounder
April 14, 2024
Governing Council meeting on August 1 likely to finalise IPL 2020 schedule
Other matters up for discussion are venues, training facilities and quarantine measures against Covid-19
April 13, 2024
IPL 2020: Emirates Cricket Board waits for India government nod to 'ink the final deal' with BCCI
"We will work together to ascertain the best practices to support and deliver on a successful edition"
April 13, 2024
Men's Future Tours Programme
Explainer: Men's ODI World Cup Super League
With a handful of days left for the ODI World Cup Super League, here's all you need to know about it
April 10, 2024
IPL 2020 news
IPL 2020: 'Will be slightly easier to monitor ACU activity in the UAE,' says Ajit Singh
BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit head says shifting IPL 2020 away from India won't hamper intelligence gathering
April 13, 2024
Sourav Ganguly to Virat Kohli - 'I expect you to win in Australia'
Ganguly, however, acknowledged that the tour would be tougher than the last time
April 13, 2024
Mark Taylor raises prospect of Boxing Day Test being moved
Adelaide and Perth may be able to host larger crowds than Melbourne
April 08, 2024
Matthew Wade won't be trying to get under Virat Kohli's skin
He believes India feed off confrontation and also expects players to be able to adapt to empty stands
April 13, 2024
2020 T20 World Cup prospects fade, as alternatives sought
A board official says hosting it this October would be 'too big a risk'
April 11, 2024
BCCI suggests deferring World Test Championship
Men's T20 World Cup remains on course for now, but ICC members agree to review situation regularly
April 12, 2024
Cricketing heads meet to plot way out of crisis
Thursday's ICC meeting starts contingency planning process
April 11, 2024
India news
Winning a world title 'is a bloody obsession' for Ravi Shastri
India coach says he's going to chase a world title with his team, which will go down as "one of the best teams of the century"
April 08, 2024
'It depends on how he plays in IPL' - Ravi Shastri on MS Dhoni winning his place back
The IPL will help firm up India's World Cup squad that will travel to Australia, says head coach
April 10, 2024
Indiia news
'I also feel angry at times' - MS Dhoni
The former India captain feels they can succeed in ICC tournaments provided they always think like a team
April 08, 2024
India news
New radio rights deal brings cricket back to All India Radio
The two-year deal, starting with the upcoming series against South Africa, also includes coverage of men's and women's domestic tournaments
April 09, 2024
India news
'Absolute nonsense' - Ravi Shastri dismisses talk of rift between Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma
The India coach termed reports of a rift between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as "nonsense"
April 14, 2024
India A v South Africa A, 1st unofficial Test, Thiruvananthapuram, 2nd day
Jalaj Saxena's 61* helps India A open up lead
Shubman Gill fails to convert start into a hundred but South Africa A concede ground after another top-order collapse
April 12, 2024
India v South Africa, 1st unofficial Test, Thiruvananthapuram, 1st day
Shardul Thakur, Shubman Gill dominate South Africa A
Thakur's three-wicket burst played a key role in dismissing the visitors cheaply before Gill struck an unbeaten 66
April 13, 2024
India news
CoA hands showcause to BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary
He has been asked to explain his absence from key ICC and Asian Cricket Council meetings
April 14, 2024
India A v South Africa A, 1st unofficial Test, Thiruvananthapuram
Jalaj Saxena called up to India A as cover for K Gowtham
Kerala allrounder Jalaj Saxena has been added to the India A squad for the first four-day match against South Africa A, starting on Monday in Thiruvananthapuram
April 14, 2024
Duleep Trophy 2019-20, final, Bengaluru, 4th day
Wakhare continues onward journey as India Red lift Duleep Trophy
The offspinner took a five-wicket haul to end India Green's innings swiftly, but for a tournament that has largely lost context, where will this performance rank?
April 12, 2024
South Africa A in India 2019
Rabada 'not too worried' with Archer, Bumrah snatching spotlight
The fast bowler also looks ahead to the upcoming India tour, and how the experience of having played there before will help some of his team-mates
April 09, 2024
India news
BCCI issues notice to Dinesh Karthik over CPL appearance
Karthik was spotted in the Trinbago Knight Riders dressing room during the inaugural match of the Caribbean Premier League 2019
April 13, 2024
India news
'Indian team in great hands with Vikram Rathour' - domestic players on India's new batting coach
Players laud Rathour for his man-management skills
April 09, 2024
Sanju Samson, Shardul Thakur sparkle as India A wrap up series 4-1
Reeza Hendricks struck a half-century and Beuran Hendricks was impressive with the ball, but it wasn't enough to stop the home side from winning by 36 runs
April 09, 2024
India news
New batting coach Rathour backs Iyer, Pandey for No. 4 in ODIs
He also addresses the issue of India's opening batsmen in Tests, saying, 'we need to find a way for them to be more consistent'
April 14, 2024
Markande laughs off best friend Kishan's sledges to make career-best score
Markande had to find batting chops and guts it out against a trio of fast bowlers, but most crucially of all: weather a verbal barrage from his "best friend" Ishan Kishan
April 08, 2024
Duleep Trophy 2019-20, final
Abhimanyu Easwaran: Building his case to move to the next level, one century at a time
While Abhimanyu's technique and playing style is impressive enough, his game awareness marks him out as someone with a bright future
April 09, 2024
India news
Rahul has flattered to deceive, open with Rohit - Ganguly
VVS Laxman also in agreement that Karnataka opener has not cashed in on his Test opportunities
April 14, 2024
India news
'Is the importance of playing Ranji finals zero?' - Sheldon Jackson lashes out
Saurashtra's middle-order mainstay questioned the absence of players from the successful Ranji Trophy team in the India A squads
April 15, 2024
India Green v India Red, Duleep Trophy final, 1st day
'It's going to get better this season' - Jaydev Unadkat
Starting on the back of a successful season in 2018-19, Unadkat added four more wickets to his tally, bowling for India Red in the Duleep Trophy final
April 08, 2024
Duleep Trophy 2019-20
Red ball, not pink - BCCI, domestic cricketers make their preference known
After three seasons of pink-ball competition, the BCCI - without really offering an explanation - changed the 2019-20 Duleep Trophy to a red-ball affair
April 11, 2024
IPL news
Delhi Capitals set to buy out R Ashwin from Kings XI Punjab
It is understood that Kings XI are likely to appoint a new captain with India batsman KL Rahul being the favourite
April 11, 2024
Arrest warrant against Mohammed Shami in domestic violence case
The India pacer had been charged with attempt to murder and cruelty by his wife, Hasin Jahan, last March
April 14, 2024
Steven Smith topples Virat Kohli, becomes No. 1 Test batsman again
Jasprit Bumrah and Jason Holder move into top five for bowlers after Jamaica Test
April 09, 2024
India women news
Mithali Raj retires from T20I cricket
"I wish to retire from T20Is to focus my energies on readying myself for the 2021 One Day World Cup"
April 16, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd Test, Kingston
Jasprit Bumrah is 'the most complete bowler in the world' - Virat Kohli
"He has absolute control of what he is doing. So when he steps out on the field, he knows how much he can contribute for the team"
April 12, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd Test, Kingston
'Captaincy is just a c in front of your name' - Virat Kohli
After becoming the most successful Indian Test captain, Kohli says the credit for the achievement went to the team as a whole and the bowlers in particular
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, second Test, Kingston
India seal 2-0 series win with 257-run demolition of West Indies
Jermaine Blackwood - on as a concussion substitute for Darren Bravo - and Shamarh Brooks kept West Indies fighting in their chase of 468
April 10, 2024
Nitin Menon set to become 62nd Indian Test umpire
The former Madhya Pradesh cricketer has already officiated in 25 ODIs and 12 T20Is
April 16, 2024
'I am the new guy, so I ask a lot of questions' - Jasprit Bumrah
India's spearhead credits a fast bowling group always willing to help each other out for team's success
April 10, 2024
West Indies v India, second Test, Kingston
Patience key as KL Rahul grapples with tweaked technique
Earlier, his bat used to point to first slip at the point of the bowler's delivery. Now it's over middle and off stump, but there's been teething issues
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, second Test, Kingston
India stay ahead after setting West Indies 468 to draw series
India took just over an hour to end West Indies' innings on the third day, with Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja splitting the last three wickets between them
April 09, 2024
South Africa A tour of India 2019-20
Saha, Kuldeep, Umesh picked for South Africa A four-dayers
Karun Nair makes comeback following impressive run of scores in Duleep Trophy
April 14, 2024
India news
Nick Webb top contender to be India's strength and conditioning coach
Comes with the experience of working with the women's team and in domestic cricket in New Zealand, as well as an Auckland-based rugby outfit
April 15, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd Test, Day 2, Kingston
I owe the Test hat-trick to Kohli - Jasprit Bumrah
The India fast bowler also said he wasn't himself sure if his inswinger that fetched him his maiden Test hat-trick had struck West Indies batsman Roston Chase's pad first
April 14, 2024
India Green v India Red, Duleep Trophy 2019, Alur, 4th day
Priyam Garg undergoes preliminary tests after blow to the neck
Garg was trying to take evasive action when a back foot punch from Avesh Khan struck him
April 08, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd Test, Jamaica
'Bumrah is a once in a lifetime talent'
Reactions and high praise from around the cricketing world as Jasprit Bumrah continued his extraordinary Test series with a hat-trick en route to a six-for
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd Test, Jamaica, 2nd day
Ishant Sharma's fifty a late reward for grit
Holding fort as a tail-end batsman isn't a new thing for Ishant, who has had often had little turnaround time between batting and bowling innings
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd Test, Jamaica, 2nd day
Vihari banks on calm self-awareness
The century in Jamaica was built around clear understanding of his game and how to turn that knowledge into runs
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd Test, Jamaica, 2nd day
The marvel that is Jasprit Bumrah
His ability to swing the ball both ways at pace is straight out of a fantasy and evidence of how he seems to add a new layer to his bowling with every match
April 09, 2024
Bravo, Brooks, Chase: How Jasprit Bumrah went WWW
How ESPNcricinfo's ball-by-ball commentary recorded the moments that made up Jasprit Bumrah's hat-trick
April 12, 2024
West Indies v India, second Test, Kingston
Shastri explains preference for Jadeja over Ashwin
While conceding it was tough to keep a "world class" bowler like Ashwin out, the Indian coach pointed to Jadeja's all-round utility and specific skill-set as the reasons for his selection
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd Test, Kingston
Bumrah hat-trick, Vihari ton leave West Indies reeling
India lost the wickets of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja on the morning session of the second day
April 09, 2024
India Red v India Green, Duleep Trophy 2019-20, 3rd day, Alur
Mahipal Lomror builds on his early promise
Only 19, he's already graduated to become Rajasthan's captain. Now, he's trying to make the next step up
April 09, 2024
India A v South Africa A, 2nd one-dayer, Thiruvananthapuram
Ishan Kishan's pyrotechnics gives India A stunning win
He walked in at 57 for 3 and countered a steep asking rate by hitting five fours and four sixes to see the hosts home in a truncated game
April 13, 2024
India news
Coming out of retirement 'not a U-turn' - Ambati Rayudu
The Indian batsman says that he has turned down 'lucrative offers' from overseas leagues to play top-tier cricket in India
April 10, 2024
'To lose just five wickets on that track was a good effort' - Mayank Agarwal
The India opener scored a half-century in difficult conditions and hoped they had enough of a platform to launch from on day two at Sabina Park
April 10, 2024
India Red v India Green, Duleep Trophy 2019-20, 2nd day
Rejuvenated Karun Nair marches on in style
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April 10, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd Test, Kingston, 1st day
Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal fifties keep India ahead after impressive Jason Holder burst
R Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav were left out by India once again
April 10, 2024
India domestic news
'Exceptional work ethic' sets new Bengal captain Abhimanyu Easwaran apart
Manoj Tiwary, the captain till last season, wants his successor to "not get too caught up in the job" and continue to enjoy the game
April 10, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd Test, Jamaica
'I was a little emotional' - Ajinkya Rahane on a 'special' hundred
The West Indies captain, Jason Holder, meanwhile explained why he feels he can't bat higher up the order
April 09, 2024
India news
Ambati Rayudu pulls a U-turn, wants to play for Hyderabad again
India batsman asks to be considered for all formats of the game
April 14, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd Test, Jamaica
India face the Ashwin question, West Indies another batting examination
A win in Jamaica will make Kohli India's most successful Test captain; West Indies out to preserve improving home record
April 09, 2024
India
Ravindra Jadeja and Poonam Yadav receive Arjuna Awards
They were the only cricketers among the pool of 19 athletes to receive the award this year
April 14, 2024
India Red v India Green, Duleep Trophy 2019-20, 1st day, Alur
Akshath Reddy hopes to sustain career surge
Aware of the competition among openers, the 28-year old wants to make big runs to get into the India A reckoning
April 10, 2024
Indian domestic season 2019-20
Former India bowler Sanjeev Sharma to coach Arunachal
All the transfer and pre-season buzz from the Indian domestic season
April 11, 2024
Twists and turns: Shades of Kumble v Harbhajan in the Ashwin-Jadeja tussle
With Kuldeep Yadav also in the mix, Ashwin might end up sitting out the Jamaica Test even if India choose to field two spinners
April 12, 2024
Sulakshan Kulkarni turns down Mumbai coach offer, Vinayak Samant reappointed
Sulakshan Kulkarni was supposed to take charge until an ad-hoc committee decided to change the terms of his contract, leading him to decline
April 13, 2024
Ben Stokes rises to career-best ranking after Headingley blockbuster
As a collective, fast bowlers made the biggest impression in Leeds, North Sound and Colombo in the three World Test Championship games
April 11, 2024
Sitanshu Kotak, Paras Mhambrey to lead India A and Under-19 coaching staff
The former India women's team coach has been drafted in for the upcoming home series against South Africa A
April 14, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah's game sense is his most striking feature - Andy Roberts
Curtly Ambrose, meanwhile, has likened Bumrah to his old mate Courtney Walsh for his ability to adjust his lengths according to conditions
April 09, 2024
BCCI news
Rahul Dravid to meet BCCI's ethics officer over conflict of interest allegations
PTI reported that Dravid will be meeting Justice DK Jain in person in Mumbai on September 26
April 14, 2024
Karun Nair's 166 and 99 puts India Red in day-night Duleep Trophy final
The batsman had not been able to breach the three-figure mark since December 2017 but produced a second-innings 166 not out to follow a 99 in the first and save the game
April 12, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st Test, North Sound, 4th day
Bumrah perfects his latest weapon: the outswinger
It turns out he always had the outswinger, but wasn't going to bowl until he was confident with it
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st Test, North Sound, 4th day
Managing bowlers' workload 'most important' in Test championship - Kohli
The India captain speaks of the importance of having his bowlers making maximum impact in Test matches
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st Test, North Sound, 4th day
Jasprit Bumrah completes a unique set of five-wicket hauls
In other records, Virat Kohli equalled MS Dhoni for most Test wins as India captain
April 10, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st Test, North Sound, 4th day
Jasprit Bumrah's 5 for 7, Ajinkya Rahane's ton headline India's record win
India added 102 to their overnight score and only lost a wicket as they turned the screws further on West Indies
April 14, 2024
India Blue v India Red, Duleep Trophy, 3rd day
When Ankit Bawne texted Mayank Agarwal
The Maharashtra batsman was going through a lean patch when he decided to seek some advice. What happened next? A brilliant hundred in the Duleep Trophy
April 08, 2024
India news
'If you provide good pitches, Test cricket cannot be boring' - Sachin Tendulkar
Tendulkar used the duel between Archer and Smith at Lord's last week as an example of 'exciting' cricket on a good pitch
April 12, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st Test, North Sound, 3rd day
West Indies need better conversion rates from their batsmen
Jason Holder is 'extremely disappointed' with how the top order gets off to starts but does not step up
April 09, 2024
India Red v India Blue, Day 2, Duleep Trophy, Alur
Ankit Kalsi and Diwesh Pathania, a tale of two unknowns
For these top performers of the day, whose names not many may have heard of in India's domestic circuit, Duleep Trophy is a window into the wider spectrum of cricket
April 14, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st Test, North Sound, 3rd day
Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane hit fifties to put India in firm control
Jason Holder and Miguel Cummins frustrated India on the third morning but West Indies could manage only 222
April 10, 2024
Arun Jaitley, former BCCI vice-president and Delhi cricket boss, dies aged 66
The former union minister was the president of DDCA from 1999 to 2013, and also served on the IPL governing council
April 14, 2024
Sourav Ganguly wants Virat Kohli to give players 'consistent opportunities'
Former India captain feels that with Ravi Shastri having been around for as long as he has, the team should start winning world titles
April 09, 2024
India news
After retirement rethink, Ambati Rayudu promises IPL return for Chennai Super Kings
Decision to retire was not emotional but because he was disappointed at missing out on the World Cup, explains Indian middle-order batsman
April 14, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st Test, North Sound, 2nd day
Ishant Sharma, exorcising one ghost at a time
Ninety-one Tests is a long time, but Ishant now has the control over his craft that observers were desperate to see team up with his unrelenting spirit
April 14, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st Test, North Sound, 2nd day
Runs, catches, and a five-for for Ishant Sharma as West Indies fall behind
A 60-run eighth-wicket stand helped India come perilously close to 300 in the first innings
April 09, 2024
RCB support staff overhaul: Kirsten and Nehra out, Hesson and Katich in
Decision taken in response to bottom-place finishes in two of the last three IPL seasons
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st Test, Antigua, 1st day
Rahane's rescue act built on untypical restraint
Curbing his template of an early counterattack, the India batsman stayed away from risk to help his team out of a precarious situation
April 09, 2024
India news
Vikram Rathour set to replace Sanjay Bangar as batting coach
India's selection panel has shortlisted three candidates each for all the support staff positions in "order of priority"
April 14, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st Test, North Sound, Day 1
R Ashwin left out of Antigua Test XI in 'astonishing' selection call
"A man with that kind of record, especially against West Indies. He doesn't find a place in this playing XI. That is stunning."
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st Test, North Sound, 1st day
Ajinkya Rahane's 81 saves India the blushes after top-order collapse
West Indies left out Shane Dowrich, while Miguel Cummins came in; Rishabh Pant retained the wicketkeeping spot ahead of Wriddhiman Saha
April 16, 2024
Somerset set to sign Vijay, Northants swoop for Roach
Subject to clearance from his state association, Vijay will play the final three games of Somerset's title push
April 11, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st Test, Antigua
India ponder the Rohit Sharma v Hanuma Vihari question
Virat Kohli has indicated that India will play six batsmen in Antigua. Who will the sixth batsman be?
April 10, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st Test, North Sound
Improved West Indies set out to show their mettle against full-strength India
The hosts will be called on to maintain their discipline and intensity for longer periods, and solve puzzles that other teams haven't posed them
April 09, 2024
India in West Indies 2019
India's selection dilemmas: Six batsmen? Saha or Pant? One spinner or two?
It will be India's first Test match in eight months, and while quite a few players select themselves, some spots remain up for grabs
April 12, 2024
India in West Indies 2019
'Don't think us batsmen have lived up to the standard' - Virat Kohli
The India captain also believes competition in Test cricket "has gone up at least two-fold over the last couple of years"
April 12, 2024
India news
Ramprakash, Trott among candidates to be next India batting coach
Some of the Indian names who have applied for the post are Pravin Amre, Amol Muzumdar, Hrishikesh Kanitkar and Vikram Rathour
April 09, 2024
India news
Sreesanth's ban reduced to seven years, to end in September 2020
Update follows the Supreme Court of India asking the BCCI to reconsider the length of the ban in March this year
April 14, 2024
India Blue v India Green, Duleep Trophy 2019-20, Bengaluru
Rain ruins Duleep Trophy opener in Bengaluru
Persistent rain and a wet outfield at the Just Cricket Academy Ground on the outskirts of Bengaluru ensured that there was no play on the last three days
April 12, 2024
'It's exciting' to fight for a spot in the Test XI - Umesh Yadav
It has been a lean phase for the Indian pacer, but he believes he has rectified his mistakes and is in the right rhythm for the West Indies Tests
April 14, 2024
West Indies A v Indians, Coolidge, 3rd day
Ajinkya Rahane, Hanuma Vihari tune up for West Indies Tests with fifties
R Ashwin, who didn't bowl in the first innings, bowled eight overs in the second, taking 1 for 18
April 09, 2024
South Africa A in India 2019
Vijay Shankar, Samson, Rana, Thakur in A squads for one-dayers
Manish Pandey and Shreyas Iyer will captain the two squads for the five-match one-day series, with Yuzvendra Chahal featuring in both of them
April 14, 2024
ICC news
Steven Smith moves to No. 2 in Test rankings for batsmen
Dimuth Karunaratne broke into the top ten after his fourth-innings 122 handed Sri Lanka 60 points in Galle
April 11, 2024
West Indies A v Indians, Coolidge
Ishant, Umesh and Kuldeep pick three each as India take big lead
R Ashwin did not have a bowl and Ajinkya Rahane came out to open in the second innings for the visiting side
April 09, 2024
West Indies A v Indians, Coolidge
Cheteshwar Pujara warms up with hundred ahead of World Test Championship
Rohit Sharma struck form with a fifty but captain Ajinkya Rahane endured a failure
April 16, 2024
India news
'Smooth transition' and a lasting legacy on Ravi Shastri's mind
India's head coach talks about his vision for the team after being reappointed to the post
April 14, 2024
India news
Kapil Dev-led CAC wants to be involved in selecting assistant coaches
The selection panel, led by MSK Prasad, is in charge of choosing the batting, bowling and fielding coaches, as per the BCCI's new constitution
April 13, 2024
India news
Ravi Shastri to continue as India head coach
His new contract will extend up to next year's T20 World Cup in Australia
April 14, 2024
India news
Shastri? Hesson? Moody? India set to announce their head coach today
The BCCI is conducting meetings with six candidates. including the incumbent Ravi Shastri, and is expecting to make a final call on Friday evening
April 14, 2024
VB Chandrasekhar 1961-2019
Former India opener VB Chandrasekhar dies aged 57
He was a key member of Tamil Nadu's Ranji Trophy-winning team in 1987-88, and his 56-ball hundred in the Irani Trophy catapulted him to the ODI side
April 12, 2024
IPL news
Brendon McCullum named KKR head coach
Less than a week ago, it had been learnt that the former New Zealand captain would take over as head coach of Trinbago Knight Riders, the CPL franchise
April 12, 2024
West Indies v India, 3rd ODI, Port of Spain
Iyer was brave under pressure - Kohli
The young Mumbai batsman, who shared important partnerships with Kohli, reminded the India captain of his early days in the side
April 09, 2024
India domestic
Cricket Association of Uttarakhand gets BCCI membership
The decision ends a long-standing dispute in which four different associations had pushed their claims to be in charge
April 11, 2024
West Indies v India, 3rd ODI, Port-of-Spain
Kohli hundred and dazzling Iyer fifty give India 2-0 series win
Allrounders Keemo Paul and Fabian Allen bolster West Indies' batting, while Yuzvendra Chahal gets a game in place of Kuldeep Yadav
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 3rd ODI, Port-of-Spain
Can West Indies keep India from 5-0 scoreline?
The visitors are yet to taste defeat on the white-ball leg of their Caribbean tour
April 13, 2024
India news
India's next coach: Moody, Simmons, Hesson in shortlist of six with Shastri
Committee led by Kapil Dev likely to pick the next chief coach of the senior men's team on Friday
April 14, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd ODI, Port of Spain
'Tired' Virat Kohli pushes himself to match-winning ton
The India captain said he felt a bit exhausted during his Port of Spain century, but was determined to kick on because India needed a top-order contribution
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd ODI, Port-of-Spain
For Bhuvneshwar, 'wickets a by-product of tight bowling'
His two wickets in the 35th over jolted West Indies and they couldn't recovera
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd ODI, Port-of-Spain
Shreyas Iyer sticks to nuts and bolts of middle-order ODI batting
Don't speculate on his road ahead. Simply sit back and watch him do his thing
April 09, 2024
Bangladesh v India, 2019 Tri-Nation Under-19s Tournament, final, Hove
India U-19s clinch title with Garg, Jaiswal, Saxena and Jurel fifties
India beat Bangladesh by six wickets with eight balls to spare in the final of the U-19 tri-nation series, Mahmudul Hasan Joy's ton going in vain
April 11, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd ODI, Port of Spain
ODI-runs tally: Virat Kohli goes past Sourav Ganguly
The India captain seems to love batting against West Indies; only Sachin Tendulkar has more centuries against a single opposition
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd ODI, Port-of-Spain
Runs from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, Bhuvneshwar Kumar's four-for give India 1-0 lead
West Indies forced to make a change, Oshane Thomas replacing the unwell Fabian Allen
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd ODI, Port-of-Spain
'Flexible batting at any number' - Shreyas Iyer braces for middle-order audition
The batsman is coming off a productive series for India A in the Caribbean, and will compete with KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for the No. 4 slot
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd ODI, Port-of-Spain
India resume search for their No. 4 in Chris Gayle's 300th ODI
With the series effectively reduced to two ODIs, a win on Sunday will mean an unassailable lead
April 12, 2024
West Indies A v India A, 3rd unofficial Test, 4th day, Tarouba
Solozano, King and Ambris save the day for West Indies A
The hosts bat out entire final day to deny India A a 3-0 sweep in the four-day fixtures; Gill, Vihari, Gowtham shine for visitors
April 10, 2024
India news
Rahul Dravid's conflict-of-interest resolution expected next week
As far as the BCCI is concerned, there is no conflict of interest at all, says CoA chairman Vinod Rai
April 14, 2024
India news
BCCI agrees to come under NADA ambit
Rahul Johri says board has to follow the 'law of the land', and that NADA has given assurances about the concerns BCCI have
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st ODI, Providence
Hey cricket, why so rigid? Learn from baseball
You really go off for bad light when you've got floodlights? Also, can you re-look at your 'safety' rules at the slightest hint of a drizzle?
April 09, 2024
ICC news
Danger of revenue cut from ICC pushes BCCI to contact British law firm
The ICC continues to find ways to recoup the money it lost as a result of the tax paid during the 2016 World T20 held in India
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st ODI, Providence
Wet conditions force washout after 13 overs
Shreyas Iyer finds a spot in India's XI while Yuzvendra Chahal, KL Rahul, Navdeep Saini and Manish Pandey miss out
April 09, 2024
KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant at No. 4? India's big batting puzzle
The old merry-go-round continues with the start of the ODIs against West Indies in Guyana
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st ODI, Guyana
Spots to hold on to in West Indies and India as new four-year cycle begins
Time's a luxury and an irritant as the process begins now but only an outline of the squad that might still be relevant four years later can emerge
April 10, 2024
India news
Rahul Dravid gets conflict of interest notice
Sourav Ganguly, who has also faced conflict charges in the recent past, responded to the development by calling it a 'new fashion in Indian cricket'
April 14, 2024
West Indies v India, 3rd T20I, Guyana
Virat Kohli pleased with Rishabh Pant's finishing job
India captain says the young batsman has a lot to gain from the confidence generated by finishing matches himself
April 15, 2024
West Indies v India, 3rd T20I, Guyana
Kohli puts Deepak Chahar's new-ball skills on par with Bhuvneshwar's
Set up by an incisive opening over from senior colleague Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar swung his way to match-winning figures of 3-1-4-3 in only his second T20I
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 3rd T20I, Providence
'Need to give Pant space to ease into international cricket' - Kohli
India's captain was also effusive in his praise for Deepak Chahar, saying he was 'right up there' with Bhuvneshwar Kumar as a swing bowler
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, third T20I, Guyana
Deepak Chahar, Rishabh Pant sparkle as India complete sweep
West Indies bring in Fabian Allen for Khary Pierre, looking for a consolation win in third T20I
April 13, 2024
India news
Shubman Gill, Priyank Panchal and Faiz Fazal to lead Duleep Trophy sides
India Blue, India Green and India Red to face off in Bengaluru from August 17 to September 8
April 10, 2024
India news
Kapil Dev-led panel given go-ahead to pick next India head coach
Three-member committee cleared of conflict of interest, expected to announce Ravi Shastri's successor later this month
April 13, 2024
West Indies v India, 3rd T20I, Providence
India's chance to reward IPL performers as series moves to South America
Will the Chahar brothers play together? Will West Indies bat Hetmyer higher up? As such, the match is a dead rubber
April 12, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd T20I, Lauderhill
Krunal Pandya, Rohit Sharma take India to unassailable 2-0 lead
Narine was confirmed to open the batting as West Indies seek to draw level
April 12, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd unofficial Test, Port-of-Spain
India A clinch series by chasing 278 after Gowtham five-for
After clinching a 4-1 series win in the one-day leg, India A have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Test series, courtesy Priyank Panchal's twin fifties
April 10, 2024
West Indies v India, first T20I, Lauderhill
India quicks, Sundar foiled WI plans against left-arm spin - Brathwaite
Virat Kohli says the pitch was sluggish, and that made batting difficult in the first T20I
April 10, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st T20I, Lauderhill
Navdeep Saini belongs to this stage
The 26-year old picked up three wickets on debut, his captain's praise and a smile that just wouldn't stop as he was named Man of the Match
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st T20I, Lauderhill
Debutant Navdeep Saini stands out in India's scrappy victory
West Indies named a potential top four of only left-handed batsmen and picked Sunil Narine as their only spinner, while India went with three options each in spin and pace
April 09, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st T20I, Lauderhill
'Every time we woke up it was the worst feeling' - Virat Kohli on World Cup exit
Ahead of the first T20I against West Indies, India's captain said the tour was a chance for Rishabh Pant to 'really unleash his potential'
April 12, 2024
India news
Ganguly wants to coach India in the future
The BCCI has called for applications for the team's coaching staff, with Ravi Shastri and his assistants' contracts set to end after India's tour of West Indies
April 14, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st T20I, Lauderhill
Series a testing ground for bigger campaigns
Both India and West Indies have new faces, a result of injury and absences, and this series may be the one where they start putting the pieces together for next year's T20 World Cup
April 09, 2024
Pressure on BCCI to comply with National Anti-Doping Agency after Prithvi Shaw's suspension
The BCCI is the exception in the world of cricket: every other country complies with its national anti-doping body
April 14, 2024
FAQs on terbutaline, the drug that got Prithvi Shaw suspended
Find out what terbutaline does to an athlete, and why it is on the WADA list of prohibited substances
April 14, 2024
IPL 2020
Mumbai Indians rope in Sherfane Rutherford, trade Mayank Markande to Delhi Capitals
Mayank Markande, who made an impressive IPL debut last year for Mumbai Indians, had played only three matches for the franchise in 2019
April 11, 2024
India news
Explainer: How the BCCI worked out Prithvi Shaw's suspension
Everything you need to know about the India Test opener's doping violation
April 14, 2024
India news
Kapil Dev-led committee in conflict of interest?
The question has been posed both internally within the BCCI as well as through an external complainant
April 10, 2024
India news
Prithvi Shaw suspended for doping violation
Shaw had 'inadvertently ingested a prohibited substance, which can be commonly found in cough syrups,' a BCCI release said
April 14, 2024
World Test Championship 2019-21
'There will be more on the line' - captains welcome World Test Championship
We have longed to have something to play for that gives proper context to Test cricket, says Faf du Plessis of the competition
April 11, 2024
India won't 'jump the gun' with Ajinkya Rahane, says Virat Kohli
Rahane's lean patch over the last two years could happen to anyone, says Indian captain as he backs his deputy
April 09, 2024
ICC news
FAQs: All you need to know about the 2019-21 World Test Championship
Nine teams will contest a total of 27 bilateral series in the inaugural World Test Championship between 2019 to 2021
April 11, 2024
India news
'Will be very happy if Shastri continues as coach' - Kohli
A new CAC comprising Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shanta Rangaswamy is expected to announce the next coach by mid-August
April 14, 2024
India news
Virat Kohli on reports of rifts with Rohit Sharma: 'Baffling, ridiculous, disrespectful'
Coach Ravi Shastri, too, quashed reports of "divisions" in the dressing room
April 10, 2024
World Test Championship
FAQs - What happens if World Test Championship final ends in a draw or tie?
We get two winners. Here's everything you need to know about the tournament that will bring new meaning to Test cricket
April 11, 2024
India tour of West Indies 2019-2020
'If you are a great talent, you need time' - Shreyas Iyer
The 24-year old batsman says it was 'difficult' to miss out on World Cup selection, but is confident he 'will play for sure in the future'
April 09, 2024
West Indies A v India A, 1st four-dayer, North Sound, 5th day
Wriddhiman Saha's fifty, Shahbaz Nadeem's ten-for headline India A's win
In his first first-class game in over a year, the wicketkeeper-batsman made his case for selection ahead of Rishabh Pant in the Test team
April 12, 2024
India news
Byju's to be India's sponsor from September 2019
The learning app takes over from mobile phones manufacturer Oppo and their contract will run through to March 2022
April 14, 2024
India news
Dhoni to spend two weeks working for the Indian Army
The former India captain will join the 106 Territorial Army Battalion (Para) and stay with them from July 31 to August 15
April 09, 2024
India in West Indies 2019
Kohli 'excited' about World Test Championship; praises youngsters in ODI, T20I squads
The India captain also speaks about how better fitness levels have helped his bowlers perform better in Test cricket
April 12, 2024
India news
BCCI approves Indian Cricketers' Association
Players' body to comprise only ex-cricketers - both men and women
April 14, 2024
India news
Disappointing not to get picked for India - Shubman Gill
The 19-year old said he "expected to be selected for at least one of the squads" for the Caribbean tour
April 09, 2024
West Indies A v India A, 5th unofficial ODI, Coolidge
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer smash fifties as India A wrap up 4-1 victory
West Indies A were bowled out for 236 despite half-centuries from Sunil Ambris and Sherfane Rutherford
April 09, 2024
No bias or favouritism in Rayudu's WC exclusion - Prasad
India's chief selector also explains that Rishabh Pant and Mayank Agarwal were picked as World Cup replacements on team management's requests
April 14, 2024
India tour of the West Indies 2019
Dhoni opts out of West Indies tour, Hardik rested, Bumrah only for Tests
The uncapped pair of Navdeep Saini and Rahul Chahar have found places in the white-ball squads
April 09, 2024
West Indies A v India A, 4th one-dayer, Coolidge
West Indies A overcome Axar scare to sneak narrow win
Axar Patel struck an unbeaten 81 off 63 balls to follow an economical spell, but India A fell short of the target by six runs
April 12, 2024
ICC news
Sachin Tendulkar, Allan Donald, Cathryn Fitzpatrick inducted in ICC Hall of Fame
The trio were inducted in a ceremony in London on Thursday
April 11, 2024
BCCI news
CoA empowers selection panel, BCCI secretary no longer the convener
The directive is in line with the new BCCI constitution, which seeks to separate the governance and management functions of the board
April 13, 2024
India domestic news
Ranji Trophy knockouts to have 'limited DRS'
Several captains and coaches had complained to the board about the mistakes committed by the on-field umpires during the last domestic season
April 09, 2024
West Indies A v India A, 3rd one-dayer, North Sound
Manish Pandey, Shubman Gill, Krunal Pandya star as India A wrap up series
After Pandey's hundred and Gill's fifty carried India A to 295 for 6, Krunal tore up West Indies A's chase with 5 for 25
April 10, 2024
India news
Will MS Dhoni tour the West Indies? Selectors to meet on July 19
Board says that the current bunch, bar Patrick Farhart and Shankar Basu, who have already resigned, will get 'automatic entry in the recruitment process'
April 10, 2024
IPL news
Jacques Kallis, Simon Katich part ways with Kolkata Knight Riders
Under the duo, KKR made three straight playoffs from 2016 to 2018
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Needed a solid batsman out there in middle order' - Shastri
India coach says if there was enough time, they could have tried Mayank Agarwal as an opener with KL Rahul dropping back to the middle order
April 13, 2024
West Indies A v India A, 1st unofficial ODI, Coolidge
Iyer, Khaleel overwhelm West Indies A in tour opener
Shreyas Iyer's enterprising 77 anchored India A's 190 before Khaleel Ahmed's three-for helped seal a 65-run win
April 12, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Manchester
Dhoni should have come in to bat earlier - Gavaskar
The former India captain said there had been a lot of "baffling" decisions by the team management, including how Rayudu and Rahane had been handled.
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Virat Kohli 'heartbroken' after batting failure wrecks India's World Cup campaign
India captain defends middle-order after spirited comeback, but there's no way back following aggressive New Zealand attack
April 13, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford
India's strongest suit turns weakest link in Madchester drama
All tournament long, India's top three had piled up the runs; yet, just as in the 2015 World Cup, they collectively failed at the first knockout hurdle
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford
Bit by bit, piece by piece, Ravindra Jadeja almost keeps India's dream alive
As long as he was there, giving India's faltering chase direction, the allrounder put the New Zealanders on the back foot
April 13, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st semi-final, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
'Let's go one better than 2015' - Elliott
Elation and disappointment: the reactions to New Zealand's 18-run win over India in the World Cup semi-final at Old Trafford
April 09, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
'Forty-five minutes of bad cricket' knocked us out - Kohli
The India captain said the 'skill level' of New Zealand's bowlers 'made life very difficult for the batsmen'
April 11, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford
The first four overs, and a semi-final we didn't think we'd have
New Zealand got to 2 for 1 after four overs, while India had 5 for 3; it wasn't the prediction at all
April 11, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford
New Zealand in final despite thrilling Jadeja-Dhoni counter-attack
Fifties from Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor kept New Zealand afloat on a two-paced surface before rain arrived at the start of the 47th over
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford
India v New Zealand semi-final pushed to reserve day - who stands to benefit?
Varun Shetty checks with Sambit Bal and Andrew Fidel Fernando on the game situation, and which way it's likely to go, weather permitting
April 11, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford
India's bowling plan - Bhuvneshwar or Shami? Kuldeep or Chahal?
India appear to have settled on the five-bowler plan, but will that be too big a risk?
April 13, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford
Tactics Board: Where the India v New Zealand semi-final could be won and lost
Rohit Sharma v Trent Boult, the Indian spin options and New Zealand's express pace - what will be the game-changer?
April 11, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, 1st semi-final, Manchester
Virat Kohli embraces playing second fiddle in a World Cup of learnings
It's been a new role in the middle overs, says Indian captain, and a challenge that he has enjoyed
April 12, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st semi-final, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Uphill task for New Zealand to take down favourites India
India ponder their bowling combination, while New Zealand look to end their three-match losing streak as the teams face off in the first semi-final
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
BCCI asks ICC to ensure no repeat of airplane political messages
Banners carrying political messages flew over Headingley during two round-robin matches of the World Cup
April 10, 2024
ICC rankings
Rohit Sharma closes in on Virat Kohli on top of ICC ODI rankings for batsmen
Big movers after the round-robin stage of the World Cup include Babar Azam, Kane Williamson, Mitchell Starc and Mujeeb Ur Rahman
April 14, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Move aside Chris Gayle, Rohit Sharma is the true Universe Boss
Rohit Sharma's fifth ton in this World Cup has put him on another level - and he has helped KL Rahul click, too
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2019 World Cup, Headingley
'Rohit is now making numbers look silly'
The cricketing fraternity was full of praise for Rohit Sharma, who scored a record-breaking fifth hundred at this World Cup
April 14, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Rohit, Rahul smash centuries; India jump to top of points table
Angelo Mathews' third ODI ton against India came in defeat, while Lasith Malinga ended his World Cup career conceding 82 runs
April 15, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Last chance for India's middle order to get it right ahead of the knockouts
Sri Lanka have had their moments in this World Cup. Can they sign-off on a high?
April 09, 2024
India news
Decks cleared for Rahul Dravid to head cricket operations at NCA
Former India captain will continue to be the chief coach of the men's Under-19 and 'A' teams
April 14, 2024
Kia Super League 2019
Harmanpreet, Blackwell set to return to Lancashire Thunder
India's T20I captain is the first overseas signing for the franchise for 2019, while Alex Blackwell will take up the role of head coach once again
April 09, 2024
India A tour of the West Indies 2019-2020
Injured Prithvi Shaw to miss India A one-dayers in Caribbean
Opener currently undergoing rehabilitation at the NCA; still in the fray for the three four-day games later in the month
April 14, 2024
India v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Birmingham
Pant shows he can be a bestseller - in three balls
Rishabh Pant offered glimpses of the promise and hype that has been built around him, with audacity and sparkling strokeplay
April 14, 2024
Bangladesh v India, World Cup 2019, Luck Index
Tamim's costly miss, and Rohit's surge
According to Luck Index, Bangladesh could well have beaten India had Tamim Iqbal not grassed an early catch that Rohit Sharma offered
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v India, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston
Rohit Sharma ton, Jasprit Bumrah four-for help India knock out Bangladesh
Mustafizur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan and Mohammad Saifuddin ensured that Bangladesh kept fighting, but too many of their batsmen failed to build on starts in a chase of 315
April 15, 2024
India news
Smriti Mandhana returns to Western Storm for KSL 2019
Star batsman to team up with India team-mate Deepti Sharma at the franchise she starred for last season
April 14, 2024
India news
Ranji Trophy set to finish in March; Mushtaq Ali T20s gets pre-IPL auction window
Women's T20 Challenger gets extra matches with the T20 World Cup slated for February-March in Australia
April 14, 2024
Bangladesh v India, World Cup 2019, Birmingham
Mashrafe calls for calm as Bangladesh face the team their fans love to hate
There might be more Indian fans at Edgbaston, but the 'tigers' are all set to make their presence felt
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Surprised that Dhoni question continues to come up' - Sanjay Bangar
His innings against England was polarising, but India's assistant coach is quite pleased with Dhoni's batting efforts through the World Cup
April 13, 2024
Bangladesh v India, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston
Can Bangladesh exploit India's weaknesses and stay alive?
Mahmudullah has recovered from the calf injury he picked up against Afghanistan, and is expected to play on Tuesday
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
How England's win affects Bangladesh and Pakistan
India and New Zealand are through for all practical purposes, along with Australia. One spot remains to be taken
April 13, 2024
India's start and finish raise questions of gameplan
Setting a steady platform has been a successful model for India in one-day cricket, but they were so shackled by England's new-ball bowling that it left them way behind the rate
April 13, 2024
England slay demons in dominating India's spinners
Dobell: 'They knew the challenge that awaited them in this game. They had learned from last year and trained extensively'
April 12, 2024
Kohli questions 59-metre boundary as England batsmen punish India's spinners
India captain calls Edgbaston dimensions 'bizarre' and 'crazy'
April 12, 2024
Jonny Bairstow puts 'difficult week' behind him in match-winning performance
Bairstow follows Michael Vaughan spat with century as England defeat India
April 12, 2024
England v India, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston
Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes help end India's unbeaten run
Rohit Sharma's century in vain as India's middle order falters in a chase of 338
April 12, 2024
India do the hard yards to hide their soft centre
The tournament favourites are cruising but their middle order could be tested if England set them a stiff target
April 12, 2024
England v India, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston
What does KL Rahul need to do to take the next step?
KL Rahul has made a start every time he has opened at the World Cup, but he is yet to make an impact. Is it a case of mind over matter?
April 13, 2024
England v India, 2019 World Cup, Edgbaston
England face India's might as campaign nears point of no return
India likely to stick with their XI from the West Indies game, but Eoin Morgan hints at bringing back Jason Roy for crunch clash
April 15, 2024
Kia Super League 2019
Deepti Sharma signs up with Western Storm for maiden KSL stint
The 21-year-old allrounder will be available for the entire duration of the fourth edition of the tournament
April 14, 2024
Mohammed Shami shows the Maestro in him to stop the music for West Indies
In a week, Shami went from back-up to match-winner. In six balls, he let West Indians know their World Cup was over
April 09, 2024
How West Indies' dream went up in smoke
Gollapudi: 'What, if anything, has changed for West Indies at this World Cup?'
April 11, 2024
India v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
'Dhoni's experience has come good eight out of ten times' - Kohli
India captain refuses to believe Dhoni's slow pace of batting in the middle overs is a matter of concern
April 13, 2024
India v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Shami-Bumrah, Kohli put India one step closer to semi-finals
West Indies crash out of the race for the final four after going down by 125 runs
April 16, 2024
What India need to do against West Indies' key players
How they face up to Gayle, Hope, Cottrell and Thomas will be crucial
April 14, 2024
India v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Manchester
India's shaky middle order in focus against teetering West Indies
West Indies will be without the injured Andre Russell in their must-win game against the new No.1 ODI side
April 09, 2024
India v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Shami reveals Dhoni's advice before World Cup hat-trick ball
The India pacer talks about how MS ODI helped orchestrate his World Cup hat-trick, bowling alongside Jasprit Bumrah and his changed outlook towards fitness
April 13, 2024
Afghanistan v India, World Cup, 2019, Southampton
Bumrah again proves the jewel in Kohli's crown
At various stages it appeared the World Cup was set for a massive upset, but once again India showed why they have the best bowling attack at the tournament
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v India, World Cup 2019, Southampton
How Mohammad Nabi almost hustled a big upset for Afghanistan over India
"At times, we felt the way Nabi was playing was irritating" - Mohammed Shami
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v India, World Cup 2019, Southampton
'We had doubts at the halfway stage' - Kohli
India were worried they didn't have enough runs on the board against Afghanistan but their bowling line-up bailed them out
April 13, 2024
Afghanistan v India, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Bumrah's magic and Shami's hat-trick save India
Bumrah produced a vital double-strike while Shami claimed a hat-trick to help India defend 224
April 15, 2024
What India need to do against Afghanistan's key players
How they face up to Nabi, Rashid and Mujeeb will be crucial
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v India, World Cup 2019, Southampton
He is in the 15, but does Rishabh Pant fit in India's playing XI?
He doesn't have the experience, but he has the explosiveness. Will the think tank choose conservatism over boldness, or go the other way?
April 11, 2024
India news
Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman found to be in conflict of interest
BCCI's ethics officer says they cannot be commentators and also in administration, gives them two weeks to pick one
April 14, 2024
India v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Southampton
India's chance to experiment ahead of bigger battles
Will they try and fit in Rishabh Pant? Can Rashid Khan bounce back after England nightmare?
April 13, 2024
Global T20 Canada
Toronto Nationals sign up Yuvraj Singh for Global T20 Canada
Other big-name signings for the 2019 season include Kane Williamson, Chris Lynn, Shoaib Malik, Faf du Plessis and Shakib Al Hasan
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
Vijay Shankar hit by Jasprit Bumrah yorker, team says he's fit
The blow to the foot occurred on Wednesday, and the allrounder only trained sparingly on Thursday
April 10, 2024
India news
BCCI hands Rasikh Salam two-year ban for age fraud
The Jammu & Kashmir pacer has been replaced by Prabhat Maurya in the India U19 squad
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of World Cup, Rishabh Pant confirmed as replacement
The hairline fracture the India opener suffered on his left thumb while batting against Australia hasn't healed as well as expected
April 13, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Samiuddin: Pakistan need to first figure out what their best XI actually is
Beaten Pakistan have made six changes over three games after their opening match
April 10, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Kohli's India, a scary machine
India out-muscled South Africa then Australia and now Pakistan in every department
April 11, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Rohit Sharma and the magic in his touch
There were some brutal boundaries in his 140, but the shot that defined his class was the one that he simply caressed to the straight boundary
April 13, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Rohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav put India 7-0 ahead
On its biggest stage, cricket's most fraught rivalry once again failed to live up to its billing as a meek Pakistan were thoroughly outclassed
April 09, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Bhuvneshwar out for two-three matches with hamstring injury
The new-ball bowler pulled up after delivering the fourth ball of his third over, and went off the field immediately
April 14, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup
Rohit v short ball - 27 balls, 53 runs
Stats highlights from Rohit Sharma's 24th ODI hundred
April 14, 2024
What I think about when I watch Kohli and Rohit
One oozes effortless beauty, the other an intense genius honed to within an inch of its life
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Tactics Board: Where the India-Pakistan game could be won and lost
What do India need to get right to extend their unbeaten World Cup record against Pakistan? And what should Sarfaraz Ahmed and Co do to upstage them?
April 12, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
The meaning of India-Pakistan, for India and for Pakistan
For one of these two great rivals, this is just another game. For the other? Well, it's complicated
April 10, 2024
IIndia v Pakistan, ICC World Cup 2019
How big is India-Pakistan really?
Busting some myths about the supposed 'biggest game of the tournament'
April 10, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
How Maradona mania can explain India-Pakistan madness
When the football great once stepped out in the heaving San Paulo Stadium he said: "When you are on the pitch, life goes away. Everything goes away". India-Pakistan will be no different
April 12, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Weather looms large over World Cup's most anticipated clash
India will want to treat it like any other match, because viewing it through the prism of history might just play into Pakistan's hands
April 10, 2024
India A v Sri Lanka A, 5th one-dayer, Hubli
Niroshan Dickwella ton helps Sri Lanka A pull level
The opener struck a 93-ball 111 and was part of a first-wicket partnership of 165 as his side overcame India A's 260-run target
April 11, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
India v Pakistan: will rain affect the World Cup's biggest rivalry?
Light showers are forecast for Sunday in Manchester, but the indications are that we will have a proper contest
April 12, 2024
Dhawan really wants to play - Kohli
The left hander is expected to miss at least India's next two matches and his ability to field will also be a factor in his recovery
April 14, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
India's fielding upsurge moves beyond the usual suspects
While Kohli, Jadeja and Pandya are renowned for their athleticism, fielding coach R Sridhar is most pleased by the the progress made by the likes of Chahal, Bumrah and Jadhav
April 13, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
India, New Zealand remain unbeaten as rain forces another washout
The tournament had its third abandoned match as India-New Zealand fixture was called off without even a toss
April 11, 2024
India A v Sri Lanka A, 5th one-dayer, Hubli
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Anmolpreet Singh sparkle in rain-hit game
The (no) result means India A now have an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series
April 11, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2019 World Cup, Trent Bridge
Another door opens as Rahul returns to familiarity
Batting coach Sanjay Bangar wants him to channel the spirit of his namesake - Rahul Dravid - in tough conditions
April 13, 2024
India tour of West Indies 2019
Florida to kick off India's full West Indies tour on August 3
The tour includes two Tests that are part of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship
April 09, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
The Boult v Bumrah subplot in overcast Nottingham
If the rain stays away, two of the best bowling units may be able to coax the ground away from its high-scoring ways
April 09, 2024
India news
Rishabh Pant to join Indian squad as cover for Shikhar Dhawan
The selectors have worked out that KL Rahul can perform Dhawan's role should he fail to recover, which is the rationale behind choosing Pant, a middle-order batsman, as cover
April 14, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
Dot-ball pressure, early wickets key to beating India - Lockie Ferguson
Ferguson also praised West Indies' short-ball tactic employed against Australia at Trent Bridge, and suggested that could be a successful template when playing in Nottingham
April 12, 2024
Kia Super League 2019
Jemimah Rodrigues to beef up Indian presence at KSL
The 18-year old will join Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur when the new season begins on August 6
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
Hairline fracture puts cloud over Shikhar Dhawan's World Cup
The India batsman has gone to Leeds to undergo scans on the injured thumb
April 15, 2024
Yuvraj Singh retires
'I would have loved to average 40 in Tests' - Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh talks about his relationship with his father, his favourite captains, and about how he spurned the offer of a farewell match
April 14, 2024
India news
'I have decided to move on' - Yuvraj Singh announces international, IPL retirement
Allrounder, who last played for India in June 2017, has decided to hang up his boots after a glittering career
April 14, 2024
Australia v India, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Virat Kohli tells India fans not to boo Steven Smith
India captain makes intervention from the middle after "Cheater!" chants directed at Steven Smith
April 11, 2024
Australia v India, World Cup 2019, The Oval
'Not getting wickets early on was key' - Aaron Finch
Australia captain praises Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma for "swallowing their pride" against new ball
April 11, 2024
Australia v India, World Cup 2019, The Oval
The exact moment Hardik Pandya joined the freak show
Find ball 45.3 of India's innings and watch it over and again, because it shows why Hardik Pandya belongs to an elite club
April 14, 2024
Relaxed Shikhar Dhawan slips back into his batting groove
The talisman of India's 2017 Champions Trophy victory found form with another joyous innings in England
April 14, 2024
Australia v India, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Dhawan 117 and Bhuvneshwar's three-for secure India's victory
Australia's bowlers conceded their highest total in World Cup cricket and their batsmen were unable to bail them out
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, World Cup 2019, The Oval
MS Dhoni sheathes dagger, complies with ICC's glove regulations
The former India captain wore a new pair of green mitts against Australia, without the emblem that was embossed on his previous pair
April 14, 2024
India v Australia, World Cup, stats
Australia leak runs, and Rohit-Dhawan topple Greenidge-Haynes
In putting together their 16th century stand, they did something that has been done only twice in World Cups against Australia
April 13, 2024
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Tactics Board: How India can beat Australia
No two teams have met more often at World Cups, but the results have been one-sided in Australia's favour. Is there a way for Virat Kohli's men to change that?
April 12, 2024
Australia v India, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Powered by self-belief, Rohit Sharma is now ready to cross the finish line
For too long, he gave the impression that he didn't care - the century against South Africa has given us a glimpse of a new and improved Rohit Sharma
April 13, 2024
Australia v India , World Cup 2019, The Oval
Big contenders on show as India look to halt Australia's charge
It was against India in Ranchi three months ago that Australia found some confidence that has since translated into a ten-match winning streak, including two of two in the World Cup so far, but India will be a different kettle of fish at the World Cup
April 12, 2024
India A v Sri Lanka A, second unofficial ODI, Belgaum
Gaikwad, Gill smash centuries in dominant India A win
The home team knocked off a ten-wicket victory in just 33.3 overs after Sri Lanka A had been restricted thanks to a top-order collapse
April 11, 2024
BCCI news
Former chief election commissioner appointed to oversee BCCI elections
The Indian board is set to have elections in October, after a prolonged tussle over the implementation of the Lodha recommendations
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
ICC says no to dagger emblem on MS Dhoni's gloves
Won't break the norm, says Vinod Rai; Dhoni likely to cover the insignia with a tape if required to
April 14, 2024
India v South Africa, 2019 World Cup, Southampton
'One hell of a bowler' - Amla, Kohli laud relentless Bumrah
Amla feels Bumrah can bowl at all stages of an innings, Kohli lauds his intensity and work ethic
April 12, 2024
India A v Sri Lanka A, first unofficial ODI, Belgaum
Gaikwad smashes 187* to lead India A to victory
Sri Lanka A fall 48 runs short despite Shehan Jayasuriya's century in a shortened game
April 09, 2024
India v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Rohit Sharma's best ODI innings, 'by far' - Virat Kohli
'He played the perfect innings for that kind of a situation, on that kind of a wicket, against a bowling attack that was threatening to pick up wickets at any stage'
April 14, 2024
India v South Africa, 2019 World Cup, Southampton
Du Plessis' costly drop, Bumrah outperforms Chahal
ESPNcricinfo's Luck Index estimates a closer game had Rohit Sharma's catch been taken in the second over of the chase
April 11, 2024
India v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Rabada, Bumrah, and a tale of two terrific spells
The two pacemen bowled incredibly well with the new ball, making batsmen hop. On the day, one got what the deserved, the other must have felt the universe was against him
April 12, 2024
India v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Southampton
South Africa undone by Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, and the spectre of the past
With Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav getting the ball to drift, dip and turn around corners, a self-fulfilling prophecy played out in Southampton
April 11, 2024
South Africa v India, 2019 World Cup, Southampton
Bumrah, Rohit and Chahal give India winning start
Meanwhile, South Africa slumped to their third straight loss in the World Cup
April 14, 2024
India v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Live Report - India v South Africa
ESPNcricinfo's Live Report of India's first World Cup 2019 match, against South Africa in Southampton
April 12, 2024
India v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Starting later than everyone else is an advantage - Kohli
Indian captain said he welcomed people having expectations from him, and brushed off concerns about Kuldeep Yadav's form following a poor IPL 2019
April 13, 2024
India v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Teetering South Africa hope not to capsize
They are facing the prospect of having to win five of their next seven games in order to have a chance of progressing to the knockouts
April 13, 2024
India news
Tests against South Africa and Bangladesh in India's 2019-20 home season
Tours by West Indies, Zimbabwe and Australia also scheduled between December 2019 and March 2020
April 14, 2024
India A v Sri Lanka A, 2nd unofficial Test, Hubli
Chahar's all-round efforts secure 2-0 series win for India A
Apart from the allrounder's second-innings performances, KS Bharat and Anmolpreet Singh contributed heavily with the bat
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
Whom is Sachin Tendulkar waiting to watch at the World Cup?
Indian legend hopes the long gap Virat Kohli's team has between the warm-ups and the tournament opener won't affect preparations
April 14, 2024
India news
BCCI suspends Rinku Singh for taking part in Abu Dhabi T20 tournament
Such violations will not be tolerated in the future, and strict action will be taken, says the BCCI in a statement
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
England's gung-ho v India's pragmatism: A tale of two different batting approaches
India believe they have reason to not aim too high because of their bowling attack. England think they need to aim higher because they don't have the out-and-out wicket-takers
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
World Cup 2019 opening party - live
Get in the World Cup mood with updates from the tournament opening party on the Mall
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
KL Rahul's century the biggest positive - Virat Kohli
The India captain has hinted that KL Rahul has made a late push to take a key position in the middle order for the start of the World Cup
April 13, 2024
Bangladesh v India, World Cup warm-up match, Cardiff
KL Rahul stakes his claim for the No. 4 slot
With six days to go for their World Cup opener, have India finally found a solution to their long-standing problem area?
April 09, 2024
Bangladesh v India, World Cup 2019 warm-ups, Cardiff
Rahul, Dhoni tons, Kuldeep's return to form headline India's win
Follow ESPNcricinfo's coverage of the warm-up stage of the 2019 World Cup
April 09, 2024
India A v Sri Lanka A, 1st four-day game, Belgavi
Priyank Panchal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Rahul Chahar lead India A to innings win
Dickwella's century the only bright spot for visitors in three-day loss
April 11, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup warm-ups, London
Kohli pleased with India's lower-order fightback
The India captain was pleased with his side's fightback after they were reduced to 39 for 4
April 14, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2019 World Cup warm-up game, The Oval
Ravindra Jadeja a worthy senior statesman
He may not be the first-choice allrounder, but his experience and tact could yet give India an edge
April 13, 2024
ICC World Cup 2019
No fracture for Vijay Shankar, team confident of recovery
No word yet from the BCCI on whether Vijay would need any scans and whether he would be available for the warm-up game against New Zealand
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Very tough event for corruptors to come near' - ICC ACU chief
Alex Marshall says he has written to known unscrupulous elements on ACU's radar and warned them they are "not invited" to the World Cup
April 15, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Wouldn't have been scoring like this if I didn't take risks' - Rohit backs his ODI method
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April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Who will win the World Cup? The captains have their say
Is it England? Or India? Or Australia? Or is there a dark horse lurking?
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
Virat Kohli hails Jofra Archer's 'X-factor'
The India captain, however, had a word of warning for England's big-hitting batsmen, saying going gung-ho from ball one can backfire in the knockouts
April 12, 2024
India news
BCCI elections set for October 22
Committee of Administrators takes decision as 31 out of 38 state associations technically agree to implement Lodha recommendations
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Jadhav fit, no changes to India's World Cup squad
The selectors made up their minds to stick to the original 15 once they were told Jadhav was batting in the nets without any pain in his injured shoulder
April 14, 2024
India news
Having both skills and pace makes India's pace attack strong - Shami
The fast bowler says he never lost his belief in his ability as a white-ball bowler even as he missed the bulk of India's ODIs between the 2015 World Cup and the end of 2018
April 14, 2024
India news
'Bowling is going to play a very big role in this World Cup' - Rahul Dravid
The former India captain says India is "lucky" to have bowlers who can take wickets in the middle overs in what he expects to be a high-scoring World Cup
April 13, 2024
India news
'Not obsessed with the number of boundaries we hit' - Sanjay Bangar
India's assistant coach on transitioning from the IPL to the World Cup, and India's batting methods in ODIs
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
'The passion's the same' - Dhawan confident of another successful ICC tournament
No one has scored as many runs in the last three ICC tournaments, and with a strong IPL behind him, Dhawan is ready to keep his intensity going
April 14, 2024
India news
Wriddhiman Saha gets India A chance in bid to regain Test spot
Shaw, Agarwal and Vihari are also part of the shadow squad that will tour the West Indies shortly before the senior India team's trip to the Caribbean
April 14, 2024
ICC news
GS Lakshmi becomes first woman to be ICC match referee
She had a domestic career that spanned from 1986 to 2004, and represented Andhra and Bihar, besides playing for zonal teams
April 14, 2024
IPL 2019
Rohit Sharma feels IPL will help players hit the ground running at World Cup
The Mumbai Indians captain also said the team was open to resting India stars Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya if needed, but the players preferred to keep playing
April 09, 2024
Velocity v Supernovas, Women's T20 Challenge final
Harmanpreet Kaur 51 sets up Supernovas' last-ball win in final
Velocity strengthened their batting by bringing in Devika Vaidya for Komal Zanzad
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
India to keep Kedar Jadhav's World Cup spot safe
The shoulder injury is not as serious as earlier expected, and the middle-order batsman is likely to be fully fit in time for the team's departure
April 13, 2024
IPL 2019 news
Focus on Kedar Jadhav's fitness for World Cup after being ruled out of IPL playoffs
He will go an x-ray and a scan on Monday, CSK coach Stephen Fleming said
April 15, 2024
India news
Hardik Pandya has a 'great chance' of World Cup success - Yuvraj Singh
'He got 91 from 34 balls against KKR, probably that is the best innings I have seen in the IPL'
April 11, 2024
IPL 2019
Four teams, one last spot in the playoffs
What do the qualifying scenarios look like for Sunrisers, KKR, Kings XI and Royals?
April 10, 2024
ICC rankings
India, England stay top of rankings following annual update
In the only change of positions on the Test table, England have overtaken Australia to fourth position
April 09, 2024
CPL 2019
India tour of West Indies to start in early August
The decision has been taken to ensure that top West Indies cricketers are available for both the India games and the T20 competition
April 11, 2024
India news
Conflict of interest allegation 'baseless' as CAC not permanent body - Laxman
In his affidavit to the BCCI Ombudsman, the former India batsman alleged complete lack of communication from the COA regarding the CAC's role
April 14, 2024
Australia news
Cricket Australia fears USD 1 million loss if India tour is not rescheduled
However, top BCCI officials maintain that schedules can't be changed, with India having already signed off on the ICC's FTP schedule with other member boards
April 13, 2024
IPL women's exhibition matches
Perry, Lanning, Healy miss IPL payday
Cricket Australia informed the players that the BCCI would not reverse its decision to omit the trio from the exhibition matches scheduled for next month
April 12, 2024
India news
Not getting 'any compensation' from Mumbai Indians - Sachin Tendulkar
The Mumbai 'icon' has filed a 14-point written response to a notice sent to him by BCCI ombudsman Justice (Retd) DK Jain
April 08, 2024
IPL 2019
IPL playoff matches to begin half an hour early
The BCCI has made this decision to avoid matches spilling over past midnight, which has happened frequently this season thanks to slow over rates
April 15, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019
Playoffs in Delhi Capitals' sights as Kohli comes home
It's streak v streak now; one team gunning for the top spot, the other fighting for another match of life
April 12, 2024
Women's T20 Challenge
BCCI-CA conflict leaves female stars in limbo
Australia's women players have been caught in the middle of a tussle between the two boards stemming from tensions over scheduling
April 13, 2024
CSK v Mumbai, IPL 2019, Chennai
Cousins, team-mates, rivals - the Chahar versus Chahar story
Their fathers are brothers and their mothers are sisters, but on Friday there'll be no familial warmth as they play their parts in the IPL's fiercest rivalry
April 12, 2024
English county news
Ajinkya Rahane confirms County Championship stint with Hampshire
Test vice-captain becomes first India player to represent Hampshire, will replace Aiden Markram ahead of World Cup
April 14, 2024
India news
BCCI ombudsman serves notices to Tendulkar, Laxman
Justive DK Jain sent them notices for their alleged conflict of interest for serving as IPL franchises' support staff members as well as members of the Cricket Advisory Committee
April 13, 2024
Women's T20 Exhibition
Mithali Raj, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana to lead in Women's T20 exhibition matches
Three teams will contest the event this year, with Jaipur to host all four matches
April 12, 2024
India news
Hardik, Rahul directed to contribute INR 20 lakh each to charity
The duo has been asked to do so "in order to purge" their "collective indiscretion" on a talk show where they made controversial and offensive comments
April 14, 2024
ICC World Cup 2019
Who bats where in World Cup is a decision for later - Kohli
But the Indian captain backs Vijay Shankar's inclusion for the tournament in England
April 08, 2024
India news
'I would have preferred 16 players' for World Cup - Ravi Shastri
The India coach also wants the players who have missed out on making the squad to not lose heart
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
Ambati Rayudu, Rishabh Pant, Navdeep Saini named standbys for World Cup
It is understood that there is no order in which one of the three standbys would be picked, but the selectors would make their pick on what kind of replacement the team would need in case of an injury to the main squad player
April 14, 2024
India's World Cup squad selection news
Rayudu's reaction to being (3-d)ropped
India batsman's rare twitter outburst adds to public criticism of the decision to omit him
April 14, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Superstats
Smart Stats: Hardik drop costs RCB 18 runs (and the match)
Hardik Pandya had a slice of luck early in his innings, but he was good enough to make the most of it even as his brother had a night to forget at the Wankhede
April 10, 2024
India news
Rahul and Karthik in, Pant and Rayudu out of India's World Cup squad
Vijay Shankar and Ravindra Jadeja both figure in the squad 15
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
Live blog - India World Cup 2019 squad announcement
Live updates and analysis of who's in and who's out for India
April 14, 2024
Mumbai v Royal Challengers, IPL 2019, Mumbai
RCB look to build on from maiden win and stay alive
Royal Challengers Bangalore finally have a victory to show for all their efforts this season, but are they being too reliant on Kohli, de Villiers and Chahal?
April 12, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings, IPL, Smart Stats
Smart Stats: Tahir's haul worth 5.4, the best this season
Tahir finished with figures of 4-0-27-4, but his Smart Stats were even better, given the batsmen he dismissed and the time when he dismissed them
April 15, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Knight Riders wary of losses piling up as CSK come calling
They've lost their last two games and one more could see them slip from second to sixth place by the end of the weekend
April 12, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Mumbai
From needing 20 off 24 to almost losing the game - a Royal drama
At one point they needed less than a run a ball with eight wickets in hand. But then they started wobbling. Wobbling badly
April 15, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Mohali
Kings XI take aim at RCB's batting problems
De Villiers looks rusty and the middle order continues to be a source of worry for RCB as they try to turn around a six-match losing streak
April 08, 2024
IPL 2019
'Dhoni set a wrong precedent tonight'
A controversial moment. A last-ball six. There was plenty of final-over drama in Jaipur for the cricketing fraternity to talk about on social media
April 12, 2024
India news
Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul 'explain themselves' before BCCI ombudsman
The BCCI hasn't given him a deadline for making his decision, but it will be made in due course, Justice Jain said
April 14, 2024
Virat Kohli achieves double honour as Wisden 2019 is published
India captain earns game's oldest individual award as well as being named Leading Cricketer in the World
April 09, 2024
CSK v KKR, IPL 2019, Chennai
Dhoni concerned by 'low-scoring' Chepauk pitch
"I don't think we want to play on wickets like these because it becomes too low-scoring and it becomes slightly difficult for our batters to get going," the Super Kings captain said
April 12, 2024
CSK v KKR, IPL 2019, Chennai
Chahar, spinners maintain CSK's perfect home record
Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni decided to field first against Kolkata Knight Riders in the clash of the table toppers at Chepauk
April 09, 2024
Kings XI v Sunrisers, IPL 2019, Mohali
How the Mohali dew affected Kings XI Punjab's strategy against Sunrisers Hyderabad
The Kings XI captain said it was a important to use spin early given the conditions, making Mujeeb the perfect pick
April 08, 2024
Kings XI v Sunrisers, IPL 2019, Chandigarh
Luck Index: Fumbling Yusuf Pathan costs Sunrisers the game
According to ESPNCricinfo's Luck Index, Yusuf Pathan's dropped catch from Mayank Agarwal had an impact of eight runs for Kings XI Punjab
April 10, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Chennai
Can Tahir's legspin put an end to Russellmania?
Since 2015, Andre Russell has managed only 101 runs off 79 balls against legspinners in the IPL. Imran Tahir and Chennai Super Kings will be hoping to exploit that
April 12, 2024
IPL 2019
If mankading doesn't fit into cricket, change the rule - Ashwin
The Kings XI Punjab captain said his conscience was clear and that his character couldn't be judged from his decision to run Jos Buttler out
April 08, 2024
IPL 2019
'Keep the game moving' - IPL teams concerned by slow over-rates, 'tactical' substitutions
Mohammad Kaif feels teams have been using substitute fielders to hide their slower fielders and that meetings on the ground linger for too long
April 15, 2024
India news
Ex-India women's coach Tushar Arothe says he's innocent after betting-related arrest
Says he had gone to the Vadodara cafe - which is co-owned by his son - to meet a friend when the arrests happened
April 15, 2024
India news
BCCI asks Sourav Ganguly to respond to conflict-of-interest charges
The former India captain serves dual roles: president of the Cricket Association of Bengal and advisor to Delhi Capitals
April 09, 2024
India news
No need for India to have fixed batting positions - Kapil Dev
India's first World-Cup winning captain believes that match situations should dictate who bats at No.4 for India
April 14, 2024
India news
Former India women's coach Tushar Arothe arrested in alleged IPL betting scam
According to Vadodara police, Arothe was arrested along with 18 others for allegedly carrying out activities related to betting during Kings XI v Delhi
April 14, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mohali
Why did Kings XI field three spinners? 'Pace off the ball', explains Ryan Harris
With three frontline spinners in the XI, the team managed to take the pace off the ball and defend a low total successfully, explains Ryan Harris
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
Decision time - how are World Cup squads stacking up?
Injury concerns, big calls, wildcard selections. World Cup squads need to be named by April 23 so here's a rundown of how the teams stand.
April 16, 2024
Test rankings
Virat Kohli credits 'a lot of depth' in squad as India retain Test Championship Mace
Virat Kohli's team held an eight-point lead at the top of the ICC Test rankings on the cut-off date of April 1
April 09, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals, Mohali, IPL 2019
Fast bowling an Achilles heel for Kings XI against Capitals
Their pace attack's economy is the second-worst this season and Delhi's dynamic batting won't make it easy
April 08, 2024
RCB v Mumbai, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Superstats - A Bumrah special, and the drop that almost cost Mumbai Indians
Also, what does the Luck Index say about RCB's chances of winning of their lost Free Hit?
April 09, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
'We are playing IPL, not club cricket,' fumes Kohli after missed no-ball
RCB needed seven to win off the last ball, but they could get only one run. But had the no-ball been spotted, they would have got a free hit and an extra ball
April 12, 2024
RCB v Mumbai, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Talking Points - Bumrah swings see-saw game Mumbai's way
With Yuvraj Singh hitting sixes for fun, Yuzvendra Chahal could have let things slip. He didn't
April 12, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rajasthan Royals, Hyderabad, IPL 2019
Spotlight on Smith and Warner as Royals look to breach Sunrisers' fortress
Sunrisers Hyderabad are still waiting on Kane Williamson's fitness, but the regular captain is likely to be good to go
April 14, 2024
RCB v Mumbai, IPL 2019, Bangalore
Mumbai hold on after Bumrah magic, no-ball controversy
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli opted to bowl first against Mumbai Indians, with a plan to chase well on a placid pitch
April 11, 2024
IPL 2019
Guptill happy to bide his time at Sunrisers
"When I come here I don't expect to play straight away," he said on the eve of Sunrisers' first home game of the season, against Rajasthan Royals
April 13, 2024
IPL 2019
Sidharth Monga: The spirit of cricket is not a substitute for the laws
It is typical of cricket to vilify a bowler's actions despite having behaved within the laws of the game
April 10, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, Luck Index
Cricday Luck Index - Russell and the no-ball
The no-ball that reprieved Andre Russell ended up costing Kings XI Punjab 29 runs, according to ESPNcricinfo's Luck Index
April 11, 2024
Royals v Kings XI, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Jos Buttler dismissal deemed legal by MCC amid scrutiny of the Laws
'It was understandable' how Bruce Oxenford, the TV umpire, had seen fit to give Buttler out, state Guardians of the Laws
April 08, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Ashwin and Kings XI's chance to change the narrative
They face former IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders in their (E)den and a good performance could secure a spotlight that is much kinder than the one that is currently on them
April 11, 2024
Royals v Kings XI, IPL 2019, Jaipur
FAQ - mankading, Ashwin v Buttler, the law and the spirit
Was R Ashwin acting within the laws of the game, was the right decision made by the third umpire, and other big questions following the drama in Jaipur
April 08, 2024
IPL 2019
Jasprit Bumrah's recovery going smoothly, says Mumbai Indians
It is understood that it was an impact injury and Mumbai exercised precaution, so Bumrah did not bat in the failed chase against Delhi
April 14, 2024
Royals v Kings XI, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Drama in Jaipur as Jos Buttler mankaded by R Ashwin
Buttler goes off angry, Ashwin says his actions were 'instinctive'
April 08, 2024
Royals v Kings XI, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Ashwin 'ain't winning any spirit of cricket awards'
A mankading dismissal always brings out strong reactions, and it was no different when R Ashwin ran out Jos Buttler
April 10, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Ashwin's mankad sparks dramatic Royals collapse
The team chasing has won nine out of the last 15 T20I and IPL matches at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
April 08, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Jaipur
R Ashwin and Ajinkya Rahane back in the spotlight
Both men are not often seen for India in limited-overs cricket but with the IPL, a tournament that seeps into the national conscious, they have a way to change that
April 12, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Andre Russell lights up Eden Gardens
A floodlight malfunction meant a 13-minute delay in Kolkata, with the hosts in need of a miracle. Up stepped Andre Russell from the darkness to pull off the impossible.
April 14, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Worry lines all around as Bumrah injures his left shoulder
India's premier strike bowler picks up injury during Mumbai Indians' IPL 2019 game against Delhi Capitals
April 12, 2024
IPL 2019
Williamson to lead Sunrisers despite Warner's availability
India fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named the franchise's vice-captain
April 09, 2024
IPL 2019
RCB crumble against spin as CSK win IPL 2019 opener
Smart Stats, social media goodness, graphics and good old fashioned wit - get the best IPL experience on ESPNcricinfo. If the blog doesn't load, please refresh. And enjoy the game!
April 09, 2024
Cricket Australia XI v Indians, 3rd day, Sydney
India quicks toil on day headlined by Shaw injury
R Ashwin was the first bowler to offer Kohli control after a rapid start by the CA XI
April 12, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hyderabad
West Indies bat; Jason Holder returns, Shardul Thakur debuts
India rested Mohammed Shami, while West Indies picked an extra spinner in Jomel Warrican rather than a third fast bowler in Kemar Roach
April 11, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
Dhawan puts doubts to rest with signature century
Questions were raised about his lean patch, and he answered them in his trademark style, with a career-best 115-ball 143
April 10, 2024
India news
BCCI likely to advertise for India coach position
The contracts of Ravi Shastri and his coaching staff, who were appointed in July 2017, will expire after the World Cup
April 08, 2024
India news
Sourav Ganguly, Ricky Ponting want Rishabh Pant to be India's No. 4 at World Cup
"You can't see Rishabh Pant failing at the top level," says the former India captain
April 15, 2024
IPL 2019
Chennai to host 2019 IPL final on May 12
On Tuesday, the BCCI released the schedule for the second half of the IPL - till May 5 - but left out the knockout phase
April 11, 2024
IPL 2019
'I will surely be opening in all the games' - Rohit Sharma
Rohit had batted mostly at Nos. 3, 4 and 5 last season for a combined 12 innings out of 14 and managed only 286 runs in all, his poorest tally in an IPL season
April 11, 2024
New Zealand v India, 5th ODI, Wellington
Rayudu, allrounders take India to 252
New Zealand made a forced change, with Colin Munro replacing the injured Martin Guptill
April 09, 2024
Ranji Trophy 2018-19
Umesh Yadav picks seven as Kerala roll over for 106
Manish Pandey and Shreyas Gopal lead Karnataka fightback after early losses against Saurashtra
April 08, 2024
Cricket Australia XI v Indians, One-off warm-up, Day 2, Sydney
Four half-centuries, but KL Rahul remains a conundrum
The opener was out to a loose shot for 3, on a day when Shaw, Pujara, Kohli, Vihari and Rahane all made fifties
April 08, 2024
India news
'I am no slouch' in white-ball cricket - R Ashwin
He looks set to miss the World Cup bus, having been out of India's ODI side for nearly two years, but the offspinner isn't ready to think of himself as Test-only player yet
April 14, 2024
IPL 2019
No cap on India players' IPL participation ahead of World Cup - Virat Kohli
The RCB captain feels responsibility for managing workloads would lie with the players themselves, a view shared by coaches Ashish Nehra and Gary Kirsten
April 08, 2024
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2018-19 final
Unbeaten Karnataka clinch maiden T20 crown
Mayank Agarwal and Rohan Kadam make blazing half-centuries as Karnataka equal Kolkata Knight Riders' streak of 14 consecutive wins
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, New Delhi
0-2 to 3-2 - Australia script a comeback to remember
Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja top the charts at the end of Australia's memorable series win
April 09, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, New Delhi
'Pretty clear' about our XI for the World Cup - Virat Kohli
The Indian captain said that Australia played with "more passion, hunger and heart" in the last three games and were deserving series winners
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, New Delhi
From 0-2 down, Khawaja, Zampa, Cummins and Handscomb stun India
Kohli says "India close to playing their ideal World Cup XI" as they leave out Chahal for Jadeja's allround abilities
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, Delhi
A series decider and a marker flag for teams
The match in Delhi takes on significance in indicating where India and Australia are in their in terms of their bid to lift the World Cup trophy
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, New Delhi
Rishabh Pant returns home for final World Cup examination
Time is running out and he's under immense scrutiny. Time will tell if Delhi ODI is make or break with the big prize looming
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
Australia's Ashton Turner fulfills Scorchers finisher role to burn India
On only his second ODI appearance, Ashton Turner announced himself as a man for the big occasion
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
Kohli questions DRS, says 'it's not consistent at all'
The India captain said it had become a 'talking point every game' and that a review that didn't go their way was a "game-changer moment"
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
Turner 195.34 as Australia complete their highest chase
Stats highlights from the fourth ODI in Mohali, where Australia broke a whole host of records
April 10, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
'AT was incredible!'
Twitter was abuzz with reactions to Australia's stunning chase in Mohali, and Ashton Turner's match-winning 43-ball 84 not-out
April 14, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
All the chances 'sloppy' India missed in the field
A list of the missed stumpings and catches India put down that led to a four-wicket loss in Mohali
April 13, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
Dhawan puts doubts to rest with signature century
Questions were raised about his lean patch, and he answered them in his trademark style, with a career-best 115-ball 143
April 13, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
Handscomb, Turner, Khawaja stun India in dewy Mohali
Stoinis' hand injury meant another game for Ashton Turner, while Behrendorff replaced Lyon
April 14, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
Hot on Tendulkar's heels - Kohli's race towards 50 ODI hundreds
Virat Kohli is a phenomenal batsman in ODIs, and here are the numbers to prove it
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
Changes on the cards for India as Australia look to pull level
A close contest wasn't really expected when the ODI series kicked off, but it's played out beautifully so far, and can only get more interesting
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
Four questions for India to address before the series ends
India have all of two ODIs to identify their most balanced XI, but they have quite a few questions to answer
April 08, 2024
India v England, 3rd women's T20I, Guwahati
WV Raman wants his players to 'work a lot on their skills'
The series defeat was the second straight T20I whitewash for India women since Raman took over as coach
April 11, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Ranchi
MS Dhoni rested for final two ODIs against Australia
India's assistant coach Sanjay Bangar said they will also keep track of Mohammed Shami's fitness, who hurt himself during the third ODI
April 10, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Ranchi
'Don't want to see any more collapses' - Virat Kohli
The India captain stressed that their priority for the final two games would be to arrest their top-order collapses that have been troubling them in this ODI series
April 08, 2024
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2018-19
Jharkhand pip Gujarat in last-ball finish; Delhi shot out for 83
Chirag Gandhi fails to get bat on ball with two runs needed for Gujarat in a thrilling finish
April 09, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Ranchi
India players sport 'special cap' to honour Pulwama attack victims
The team also decided to donate all their match fees for this ODI to the National Defence Fund.
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Ranchi
Kohli 123 in vain as bowlers help pull one back for Australia
Expecting dew to play a major role, India chose to field in Ranchi. Virat Kohli expected better conditions for batting than in the first two ODIs
April 13, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Ranchi
Nathan Lyon comes in from the ODI cold to press his World Cup claims
Dhoni is gearing up for another World Cup, but there are whispers that the third ODI against Australia could be Dhoni's last international in his hometown
April 10, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Ranchi
Bhuvneshwar back as India aim to sew up series
Having dug deep into their reserves all series, India will be looking to do more of the same in Ranchi against Australia
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Ranchi
One last time? Nervous Ranchi abuzz as Dhoni comes home
Dhoni is gearing up for another World Cup, but there are whispers that the third ODI against Australia could be Dhoni's last international in his hometown
April 13, 2024
India v England, 2nd women's T20I, Guwahati
Smriti Mandhana wants domestic batsmen to step up
India's stand-in T20I captain also said running between the wickets was a 'major difference' between her team and others
April 15, 2024
India women v England women, 2nd T20I, Guwahati
India's Smriti Mandhana vows to grow from tough T20I captaincy debut against England
Stand-in skipper says she will grow as leader and batsman ahead of must-win fixture for India
April 15, 2024
India women v England women, 2nd T20I, Guwahati
Danielle Wyatt keen to convert potential into performances for good
England batsman cops ODI criticism on the chin as she eyes big score in second T20 against India
April 14, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Nagpur
'I was waiting for it' - Vijay Shankar on bowling the last over
The 28-year old debuted in ODIs only two months ago and yet he was given the ball with 10 runs to defend and he did it in some style
April 10, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Nagpur
Shikhar Dhawan's patchy form posing difficult questions for India
Since the Asia Cup in UAE, the opener has managed a mere 376 runs in 15 innings at 26.85. Has he become a concern for the Indian think thank?
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Nagpur
Kohli and Vijay Shankar bring up India's 500th ODI victory
Australia's captain Aaron Finch won the toss and chose to send India in to bat in the second ODI in Nagpur
April 10, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Nagpur
Australia need to find the right tempo to challenge India
The visitors' bowling attack caused some problems for India but once the hosts' middle order settled down, there weren't too many hiccups
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Nagpur
How Adam Zampa married style with substance
The legspinner has claimed the prized scalp of Virat Kohli four times in nine international innings but he knows he needs to do well against others also
April 15, 2024
India v Australia, 1st ODI, Hyderabad
India 99 for 4, Kohli to Shastri: "This is good"
The captain said that gave the lower-middle order an opportunity to deal with the pressure of a run-chase
April 10, 2024
India v Australia, 1st ODI, Hyderabad
The secret to Shami's recent rise in one-day cricket
The fast bowler used to be rather inconsistent in white-ball cricket but he's addressed that to such an extent that he's become a strong contender to make India's World Cup XI
April 15, 2024
India v Australia, 1st ODI, Hyderabad
Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni steer India home after wobble
India strengthened their lower middle order by playing both Vijay Shankar and Kedar Jadhav, while Australia handed a debut to Ashton Turner
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 1st ODI, Hyderabad
Search for ideal XI continues as India and Australia square off in Hyderabad
Australia have confirmed that Alex Carey will keep wicket, while India may look to try out KL Rahul with only five ODIs left before the World Cup
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 1st ODI, Hyderabad
IPL won't impact World Cup selection - Virat Kohli
He also made it clear India won't compromise on their bowling attack just to give World Cup aspirants game time
April 08, 2024
India v England, ICC Women's Championship, 3rd ODI, Mumbai
Mithali Raj calls for uniform use of DRS in women's game
"We need to get a little more experience for the girls to understand the concept... We had it in New Zealand, suddenly we don't have it at home"
April 15, 2024
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2018-19
R Ashwin, M Vijay pull one back for Tamil Nadu
Shardul Thakur took three wickets in Mumbai's win over Saurashtra, and Jharkhand fell narrowly short of a sixth straight win
April 15, 2024
India v England, ICC Women's Championship, 3rd ODI, Mumbai
Katherine Brunt, Danielle Wyatt help England seal tense win
England slipped to 49 for 5 in their chase of 206, but their lower order led by Wyatt helped them recover
April 14, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd T20I, Bengaluru
India suffer their third T20I series whitewash
Glenn Maxwell, meanwhile, has joined Colin Munro on three T20I hundreds, behind only Rohit Sharma's four
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd T20I, Bengaluru
Glenn Maxwell century helps Australia beat India 2-0
Kaul returns to T20I side for the first time after England tour in July
April 10, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd T20I, Bengaluru
India ponder options after series-winning streak ends
Australia's display with the ball was diligent, but issues still remain with their batting
April 08, 2024
India women v England women, 2nd ODI, Wankhede
Pandey and Goswami serve up perfect fast-bowling cocktail
The two presented a rare sight of a pair of Indian quicks dictating terms to a champion side on a typical subcontinent surface
April 11, 2024
India Women v England Women, 2nd ODI, Mumbai
Mithali Raj calls for age-group World Cups to improve depth in women's game
India's ODI captain also felt that the time was ripe for a women's IPL, with the domestic game in better health than it had been previously
April 09, 2024
India v Australia, 1st T20I, Visakhapatnam
Nathan Coulter-Nile and Glenn Maxwell make the difference in low-scoring thriller
The visitors handed Peter Handscomb his first T20I cap and picked four frontline quicks
April 09, 2024
India v Australia, 1st T20I, Visakhapatnam
T20 prelude to World Cup prep as India and Australia meet again
India have brought back Virat Kohli for this T20I series but the key factor could be how Australia combat the wristspinners
April 10, 2024
India v Australia, 1st T20I, Visakhapatnam
More ODIs ahead of World Cup would've been logical - Virat Kohli
The Indian captain has also sounded a warning about not slipping into 'bad habits' during the IPL, which could affect players' World Cup readiness
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 1st T20I, Visakhapatnam
Finch hopes to build on 'improvements' from home summer
Australia's limited-overs captain also stressed on the importance of BBL in having his squad game ready in India
April 10, 2024
Glory against all odds - six times the underdogs had all the fun
India's triumph in the 1983 World Cup, South Africa's ambush of England in 1905-06, Sri Lanka's other fairy tale and more
April 09, 2024
India news
BCCI wants cricket community to 'sever ties with countries from which terrorism emanates'
IPL 2019 opening ceremony to be scrapped, money will be distributed to families of victims of Pulwama terror attack instead
April 10, 2024
India-Pakistan tensions
'Would personally hate to give them two points' - Tendulkar
What players, coaches and other voices from the cricket world have said about India potentially boycotting their World Cup meeting with Pakistan
April 11, 2024
India v England, ICC Women's Championship, 1st ODI
Pacers, Ekta Bisht wreck England as they lose 7 for 25
Rodrigues, Raj and Goswami dragged India past 200, before the bowlers stifled England; India placed second in the championship
April 14, 2024
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2018-19
Ricky Bhui smashes 38-ball ton, Pujara continues to pile on runs
Uttarakhand make it two-in-two after trumping Baroda by seven wickets
April 08, 2024
India news
BCCI mulls asking for Pakistan World Cup ban
Draft letter to ICC prepared, government ministries to be consulted after internal discussions
April 10, 2024
England women in India 2019
Heather Knight talks up England's depth ahead of India ODIs
England captain hopes to exploit Mandhana's weakness, having seen her closely during the WBBL
April 09, 2024
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2018-19
Pujara: 'I'm not surprised by this century, but many people are'
India's Test No. 3 on emulating Williamson's T20 game, the need to play without proving a point after his maiden century in the format
April 08, 2024
India news
Pant, Vijay Shankar, Rahane in World Cup contention - MSK Prasad
India's chairman of selectors says virtually all 15 spots for the World Cup in May have been sealed
April 14, 2024
New Zealand women v India women, 3rd T20I, Hamilton
Sophie Devine's all-round brilliance hands India 3-0 whitewash
After Devine's dominance with both bat and ball, India needed four of the last ball, but Mithali Raj, playing her first game of the series, could only get one, despite a valiant rearguard
April 12, 2024
New Zealand v India, 3rd T20I, Hamilton
Hardik Pandya and the catches that weren't
Hardik Pandya came close to taking a wicket in Hamilton on several occasions, but instead ended up with 44 for 0
April 09, 2024
New Zealand v India, 3rd T20I, Hamilton
Southee holds his nerve to clinch series for New Zealand
With the short boundaries at Seddon Park, the bowlers could be in for a hammering
April 09, 2024
India women news
Kalpana picked for India squad after nearly three years for England ODIs
D Hemalatha, the batting allrounder who has scored only 18 runs and gone wicketless in New Zealand, was left out of the 15-member squad
April 10, 2024
New Zealand v India, 3rd T20I, Hamilton
India's chance to add another trophy in golden summer
The format may be different, but New Zealand will look to firm up their World Cup plans
April 09, 2024
New Zealand v India, 2nd T20I, Auckland
Daryl Mitchell lbw brings DRS back in the spotlight
HotSpot showed a mark as the ball passed the bat, but there was no spike on Snicko and as a result the batsman was ruled lbw
April 09, 2024
New Zealand v India, 2nd T20I, Auckland
Krunal three-for, Rohit blitz help India pull level
India are still looking for their first T20I win on New Zealand soil
April 10, 2024
New Zealand v India, 2nd WT20I, Auckland
Bates fifty helps New Zealand pull off last-ball win to clinch T20I series
Suzie Bates tops Jemimah Rodrigues in the battle of the big-hitters in Auckland thriller
April 10, 2024
India news
BCCI set to run women's T20 exhibition games during IPL 2019
Where last year's exercise was a one-off match, the board is mulling a three-match series this year, featuring a number of top Indian and international players
April 11, 2024
Vidarbha v Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy final, Nagpur
Aditya Sarwate seizes his biggest moment yet
The allrounder's journey to domestic cricket's highest peaks has been all about two words tattooed on his arm: 'Carpe Diem'
April 09, 2024
Vidarbha v Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy final, Nagpur
'If anyone thought last year was a fluke, we have proven ourselves again'
Faiz Fazal and Chandrakant Pandit, Vidarbha's captain and coach, speak about what it took for the team to win back-to-back Ranji Trophy titles
April 12, 2024
New Zealand v India, 2nd T20I, Auckland
India seek balance between experiment and survival in series
While New Zealand will look to shut out the series, India will have to balance their goal of testing bench strength with the need to keep the series alive
April 10, 2024
New Zealand v India, 1st T20I, Wellington
India slip to their worst-ever T20I defeat
Stats highlights from the first T20I between New Zealand and India in Wellington
April 10, 2024
New Zealand women v West Indies Women, 1st T20I, Wellington
Tahuhu, Devine smother India despite Mandhana's record fifty
Lea Tahuhu and Sophie Devine headlined New Zealand's all-round dominance in the T20I series opener where India left out Mithali Raj and then lost nine wickets for 35 runs, and the match
April 13, 2024
New Zealand v India, 1st T20I, Wellington
Seifert and Southee complete New Zealand demolition job
New Zealand handed an international debut to Northern Districts allrounder Daryl Mitchell, the son of former All Black John Mitchell
April 10, 2024
New Zealand v India, 1st Women's T20I, Wellington
Mithali Raj excluded from India's T20I XI again
Raj was part of the 15-member squad to take on New Zealand in three T20Is starting on Wednesday. But she wasn't picked to play the series opener in Wellington
April 13, 2024
Saurashtra v Vidarbha, Ranji Trophy 2018-19 Final, Nagpur, 3rd day
Vidarbha edge ahead after attritional day's play
Defending champions end the third day 60 runs in front, with eight second-innings wickets in hand
April 12, 2024
New Zealand v India, 1st T20I, Wellington
New Zealand look to bounce back after ODI disappointment
With Virat Kohli and KL Rahul not around, India might want to try out Shubman Gill at No. 3 in the first T20I
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
India favourites for the World Cup - Tendulkar
Tendulkar believes hosts England and New Zealand would be the other teams to watch out for at the showpiece event
April 15, 2024
Vidarbha v Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy final, 2nd day, Nagpur
Saurashtra falter around unbeaten Snell Patel
Vidarbha offspinner Aditya Sarwate ran through Saurashtra's top order, also accounting for Cheteshwar Pujara for just 1
April 12, 2024
New Zealand v India, 5th ODI, Wellington
India overcome tough conditions to seal 4-1 win
Ambati Rayudu scored 90, allrounders Vijay Shankar and Hardik Pandya a pair of 45s, to lift India from 17 for 4 to 252
April 09, 2024
Vidarbha v Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy final, Nagpur, 1st day
Saurashtra attack limits Vidarbha on opening day
Saurashtra chipped away steadily at Vidarbha on a day of attritional cricket, ending the first day of the Ranji Trophy 2018-19 final in a position of advantage
April 10, 2024
New Zealand v India, 5th ODI, Wellington
'As a bowling unit India were superb' - Williamson
He put down the 4-1 series result to the way the Indian side put the hosts 'under a lot of pressure' in the five-match series
April 09, 2024
New Zealand v India, 5th ODI, Wellington
'I consider Kedar Jadhav a proper spinner' - Rohit Sharma
The stand-in ODI captain believes Jadhav can play the second spinner's role even at the World Cup, should India decide to play four seamers
April 09, 2024
Whom should India try before the World Cup squad announcement deadline?
Give Rishabh Pant a shot? Get Ajinkya Rahane back in for English conditions? Or keep the faith in Vijay Shankar?
April 08, 2024
New Zealand v India, 5th ODI, Wellington
Lucky number 666: Hardik Pandya's hat-trick of big hits
For the fifth time in his international career, Hardik Pandya smoked three consecutive sixes, with legspinner Todd Astle the latest in the firing line
April 09, 2024
Vidarbha v Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy 2018-19, final, Nagpur
Jaffer and Pujara: genial giants of domestic cricket
As they prepare for another Ranji final, here's a brief of their feats in Ranji Trophy through the prism of numbers
April 08, 2024
New Zealand v India, 5th ODI, Wellington
Guptill injury worries New Zealand ahead of series finale
Colin Munro has rejoined the squad and could resume his place at the top of the order alongside Henry Nicholls
April 09, 2024
World Cup 2019
India to play New Zealand and Bangladesh in 2019 World Cup warm-ups
The ten participating teams will play two warm-ups each
April 13, 2024
New Zealand v India, 4th ODI, Hamilton
Boult, de Grandhomme swing New Zealand to massive win
Pretty close to the World Cup, New Zealand showed they were not fixed on the idea of Colin Munro opening the innings
April 09, 2024
New Zealand v India, 4th ODI, Hamilton
No Virat Kohli, but India look primed to roll on
New Zealand last lost four matches in a series back in 2012; they need to find a way - quickly - to avoid it this time
April 10, 2024
T20 World Cup 2020
No India-Pakistan game in group stage of 2020 T20 World Cup
Pakistan and India are No. 1 and No. 2 respectively in the T20I rankings, and have been placed in different groups for the next T20 World Cup as a result
April 12, 2024
Karnataka v Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy 2018-19 semi-final, Bengaluru, 5th day
Lack of DRS in focus as Pujara rides his luck in Ranji semi-final
Players and coaches involved in the game between Karnataka and Saurashtra have indicated that they would welcome the use of technology in domestic cricket, especially in knockout matches.
April 08, 2024
New Zealand v India, 3rd ODI, Mount Maunganui
No. 4 is something we are looking to solidify - Kohli
The debate was reopened once again after the team wrapped up a 3-0 lead in the five-match series against New Zealand, with Kohli saying there are enough contenders to consider a more flexible approach
April 09, 2024
Karnataka v Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy 2018-19, semi-final, Bengaluru, 5th day
Cheteshwar Pujara stays unbeaten to steer Saurashtra into final
Sheldon Jackson also completed a century to help them set up a title bout against defending champions Vidarbha
April 08, 2024
New Zealand v India, 3rd ODI, Mount Maunganui
Shami, Pandya take dominant India to 3-0 lead
On a "used" surface, Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to bat first and see if their batsmen and then their spinners could put India under pressure
April 15, 2024
New Zealand v India, 3rd ODI, Mount Maunganui
Hardik Pandya set to return as India push for 3-0
New Zealand might want to bat first and bat deep to put India's spinners, and then their batting, under pressure
April 09, 2024
New Zealand v India, 2nd ODI, Mount Maunganui
Rohit, spinners dominate as India go 2-0 up
India won the toss and set themselves the challenge of defending a total after having been successful in three successive chases
April 09, 2024
New Zealand v India, 2nd ODI, Mount Maunganui
Can Napier thrashing shake New Zealand from the stupor?
Having shown that they have the techniques and the mental fortitude to tackle quality spin in the UAE lately, can they enhance their reputation by bouncing back at Mount Maunganui?
April 09, 2024
Karnataka v Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy semi-finals, Bengaluru
Twin collapses loosen Karnataka's grip
In a session's worth of play - 14.1 overs upfront and the last 15 overs, Karnataka lost eight wickets, and with it the initiative in their semi-final against Saurashtra
April 08, 2024
New Zealand v India, 1st Women's ODI, Napier
Ton-up Mandhana happy to "stick in and guide the team through"
New Zealand captain Any Satterthwaite blames lack of patience with the ball, failure to stitch batting partnerships together for nine-wicket defeat
April 13, 2024
Ranji Trophy 2018-19
Umesh Yadav claims seven as Kerala roll over for 106
Manish Pandey and Shreyas Gopal lead Karnataka fightback after early losses against Saurashtra
April 09, 2024
New Zealand v India, 1st Women's ODI, Napier
Mandhana century caps nine-wicket thrashing of New Zealand
India spun New Zealand out for 192 and Smriti Mandhana helped chase it down with great authority, scoring her fourth ODI century along the way
April 13, 2024
Ranji Trophy 2018-19
No Pujara, no worry - Saurashtra batting ticks as a unit
There hasn't been any one standout performer with the bat for the team, but they have still found the runs they needed
April 13, 2024
Ranji Trophy 2018-19
'Focus on the common goal' - how Dav Whatmore turned Kerala's fortunes around
The team was in a shambles less than a year ago; now, they will fight Vidarbha for a place in the Ranji Trophy final for the first time
April 12, 2024
New Zealand v India, 1st ODI, Napier
Sun stops play in New Zealand v India ODI
Yes, you read that right, the setting sun was at an awkward angle and straight in the batsmen's eye
April 09, 2024
India in New Zealand 2018-19
Shami, wristspinners set up comfortable win for India
New Zealand chose to test India in a chase in the first match of the series, which is also the latest trend in New Zealand: in two of their three ODIs against Sri Lanka, the hosts won the toss and decided to bat first. They won both the games
April 10, 2024
India in New Zealand 2018-19
New Zealand v India: The tussle for No. 2 takes centre stage
A five-match ODI series has a tendency to lose context mid-way, but these two have the calibre to produce contests that leave one longing for more
April 09, 2024
New Zealand v India, 1st ODI, Napier
'The key is to not panic when you see 300 posted' - Virat Kohli
The India captain on what it takes to tackle New Zealand in New Zealand, and how knowing the ins and outs of batting helps his captaincy
April 10, 2024
Ranji Trophy 2018-19
Pujara made us believe we could win it - Unadkat
The Saurashtra captain said that 'nothing could be more special' than their record chase in the quarter-final against Uttar Pradesh
April 08, 2024
Ranji Trophy 2018-19
Pandey, Nair take Karnataka into Ranji semis; Saurashtra, Vidarbha inch closer
The batsmen shared an unbroken century stand for the fifth wicket as Rajasthan were left to rue missed opportunities
April 15, 2024
Uttar Pradesh v Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy quarter-final, Lucknow
Harvik Desai seizes his chance to shine
The wicketkeeper-batsman, who hit the winning runs in the Under-19 World Cup final last year, has now given Saurashtra hope of progressing to the Ranji Trophy semi-finals as a pure batsman
April 14, 2024
India tour of Australia 2018-19
No one can replace MS Dhoni - Ravi Shastri
The India coach also says his target is to try and build a team that can win consistently in overseas conditions
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd ODI, Melbourne
Chahal's record haul ends with the victory it deserved
Agarkar had also bagged six wickets at the MCG in January 2004, but India lost 6 for 13 and the match. Fifteen years later, they found themselves at the right end of the result
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd ODI, Melbourne
Happy to bat anywhere in the middle order - MS Dhoni
Dhoni said he can't pick and choose his batting position after 14 years in ODIs, and would bat wherever the team needed him to in the middle order
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd ODI, Melbourne
Finch's repetitive Bhuvneshwar nightmare
There was only one winner in the battle between India's opening bowler and Australia's opening batsman
April 11, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd ODI, Melbourne
Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni clinch series win in tight chase
Kedar Jadhav and Yuzvendra Chahal come into the side for the series decider while Australia also make two changes
April 08, 2024
Uttar Pradesh v Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy quarter-final, Lucknow
Dharmendrasinh Jadeja finally escapes Ravindra's shadows
The left-arm spinner is shouldering the burden of being Saurashtra's lead bowler with his more famous namesake away on national duty
April 14, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd ODI, Melbourne
India grapple with sixth bowling option with series on the line
Whereas Australia's bugbear has been their inability to push past the 300-run barrier twice in a row
April 16, 2024
Ranji Trophy 2018-19
Cheteshwar Pujara's 49-minute meditation
Getting back into the zone is never easy, not even if you're returning to the Ranji Trophy after compiling one of the greatest overseas performances by an Indian batsman
April 13, 2024
Karnataka v Rajasthan, Ranji Trophy quarter-final, Bengaluru
Vinay Kumar's last-wicket heroics give Karnataka the lead
Replying to Rajasthan's 224, Karnataka were 166 for 9 before Vinay Kumar and last man Ronit More added a precious 97 runs
April 11, 2024
Uttar Pradesh v Saurashtra, Ranji Trophy 2018-19 quarter-final, Lucknow
For UP's Rinku Singh, hardships are opportunities
During his Under-19 days, he saved his daily allowances to help his family repay their debt. Now, he saves the senior team from precarious situations
April 08, 2024
Ranji Trophy 2018-19, Quarter-finals
Avneesh Sudha shines for Uttarakhand, Basil Thampi sours Gujarat's day
A round-up of the first day's play from the four Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches
April 12, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd ODI, Adelaide
Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni star as India force series into decider
Khaleel Ahmed has been left out as India aim to level the series but they have not changed the balance of their side
April 09, 2024
Saurashtra v Uttar Pradesh, 2nd quarter-final, Ranji Trophy 2018-19
Kotak's silent pace revolution in Saurashtra
Having developed a competent seam attack and encouraged bowlers to contribute with the bat has yielded rich returns for the team
April 14, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd ODI, Adelaide
India's balance problems with series on the line
Australia put in an impressive performance at the SCG and could wrap up their first ODI series victory in two years with a win in Adelaide
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd ODI, Adelaide
Bhuvneshwar trying to regain his rhythm after battling niggles in 2018
After last playing a Test in January 2018, the bowler has only featured in ODIs and T20Is since he was not 100% fit during the Australia Tests
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 1st ODI, Sydney
Rohit thinks Dhoni at No. 4 is 'most ideal'
Rayudu averages 45.72 at the position and has the captain's backing, but "personally speaking" Rohit feels Dhoni is best-suited there
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 1st ODI, Sydney
Richardson's four-for trumps Rohit ton
India have had to contend with the controversy around Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul leading into the ODI series
April 08, 2024
India in Australia 2018-19
We definitely don't support inappropriate comments - Kohli
The captain has said it has been made clear to Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul that their controversial comments made on an Indian TV show are not acceptable and the personal opinions are not the view of the India team
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 1st ODI, Sydney
Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul suspended pending inquiry
It is likely the pair will miss the remainder of the Australia tour and the upcoming limited-overs tour of New Zealand
April 09, 2024
IPL 2019
IPL 2019 to be played entirely in India, will begin on March 23
The full schedule likely in February but Chennai will host the tournament opener and the final
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 5th day
Kohli's 2019 Ashes advice for Australia: 'Dukes ball buries egos'
India's captain said Australia could compete in England if their batsmen were patient against the swinging ball
April 15, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 5th day
World Cup winners Kohli and Shastri rate Australia win higher
India's captain and coach had different reasons for the same sentiment, as they celebrated India's first series win in Australia since first playing there 71 years ago
April 12, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 5th day
India break into the "Che-Che-Che"
The celebratory jig aside, Cheteshwar Pujara came away from the series having finally earned the unquestioned confidence of the leaders of the side
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 5th day
'This win will give us a new identity' - Virat Kohli
The India captain hailed series win in Australia as the biggest moment of his career yet
April 11, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 5th day
'This is as big as it has come in the toughest format'
How the cricketing world reacted to India's first-ever Test series win in Australia
April 13, 2024
Australia v India, 5th Test, Sydney, 5th day
Kohli's India script historic series win in Australia
Follow the ESPNcricinfo live report on the final day of the Test series as India push for victory
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 4th day
Indian seamers abandon past mistakes to reap rewards
Bowling coach B Arun said India had learnt their lessons from the two previous away tours in 2018, especially from South Africa that had "very similar" pitches
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 4th day
Australia follow-on at home for first time in 31 years
The last time Australia were asked to follow-on at home was against England in 1988
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 4th day
Rain, bad light delay India's quest for 3-1 after Kuldeep five-for
Follow ESPNcricinfo's coverage of the New Year's Test between Australia and India in Sydney
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 3rd day
Mohammed Shami's heart makes him a captain's dream
We might not know what Shami has personally gone through over the last year, but what we know is he's bowling through discomfort, with that seam beautifully upright, and is bowling more than anyone
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 3rd day
I really worked on my bowling after Lord's Test - Kuldeep
Playing only his sixth Test, the wristspinner is learning how to adapt to bowling in Test cricket as batsmen get more familiar with his style of bowling
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 3rd day
Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja ensure India's dominance
Follow ESPNcricinfo's coverage of the New Year's Test between Australia and India in Sydney
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 2nd day
We were clear about bowling tactics - Paine
Tim Paine denied a major difference of opinion with his bowlers and insisted there had been no following out in the camp following interviews by Nathan Lyon and bowling coach David Saker
April 16, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 2nd day
Innate confidence helps Pant face tough initiation
Initiated into Test cricket almost by accident, with his wicketkeeping still an issue, Rishabh Pant has faced up to tough situations with a positive attitude and a determination to enjoy his moment in the sun
April 12, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 2nd day
The puzzle of Mitchell's stark struggles
The recent unflattering numbers may well be a dip in form or confidence, but should also be seen in the context of Australia's longer-term ball-management policy and their batting struggles
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 2nd day
Pant roars into record books with second Test ton
No other wicketkeeper in Test history has managed these many centuries aged 21 or below
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney
Ponting slams Kohli boos as 'disgraceful'
The was a distinct mixed welcome when the India came to the crease on the opening day in Sydney
April 12, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney
Pujara 193, Pant 159* grind Australia to dust
Follow ESPNcricinfo's coverage of the New Year's Test between Australia and India in Sydney.
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 1st day
Labuschagne, Australia's unlikely No. 3, learns from Pujara
A surprise choice for first drop, Marnus Labuschagne spent the opening day at Sydney watching and learning from his Indian counterpart, Cheteshwar Pujara
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 1st day
Pujara makes the case for defence
Pujara's success in Australia goes much deeper than the 30 hours he has spent at the crease so far in this series. It is the triumph of a batting genre
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 1st day
Patient Pujara blunts Australia on his way to record books
During his unbeaten 130, Pujara became the first batsman since Geoffrey Boycott in 1970-71 to face 200-plus balls on four occasions in a series in Australia
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 1st day
'Cheteshwar Pujara the difference between the two teams'
Adelaide. Melbourne. Sydney. Twitter applauded Cheteshwar Pujara after his third hundred in the ongoing Australia-India Test series
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney, 1st day
Pujara 130*, Agarwal 77 as India take the day
The action moves to Sydney. Can Australia come back to make it 2-2? Or will India hold on to their lead?
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney
India make Ashwin U-turn, Ishant left out
KL Rahul is set to regain his place in the line-up, meanwhile, with Hanuma Vihari dropping back down the order to No. 6
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney
Australia ponder changes as India chase history
Marnus Labuschagne and Peter Handscomb could be recalled to the team in Sydney, with Aaron Finch potentially missing out
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 5th day
Kohli sits back and listens as bowlers dictate terms
Overseas wins used to seem like miracles to Indian fans not too long ago. With the attack the team has now, this is no longer the case
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 5th day
'Don't want to be facing Bumrah' - Kohli
India's captain singled out the quick for special praise after they secured a 2-1 series lead over Australia and retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, 5th day, Melbourne
Virat Kohli joins Sourav Ganguly on top of India's away pile
Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant also hit the statistical heights during India's win at the MCG
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 4th day
Kerry O'Keeffe 'devastated' by Indian reaction to on-air comments
On day four, the commentator produced another moment that riled Indian fans, joking about the pronunciation of the players' names
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne
Bumrah finishes with nine as India retain Border-Gavaskar trophy
Follow ESPNcricinfo's live report for the third Test between Australia and India in Melbourne
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 4th day
Australia slip well behind India in old-ball duel
The numbers show Bumrah, Ishant and Shami have been markedly more effective at using the ageing Kookaburra than Starc, Cummins and Hazlewood
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 4th day
Has Jadeja done enough to be lead spinner overseas?
If Ashwin is fully fit for Sydney, and if the pitch demands only one spinner, India might have an interesting decision to make
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 4th day
Gritty Cummins makes India wait for victory
Follow ESPNcricinfo's live report of the third Test, in Melbourne
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 3rd day
Five reasons why Kohli didn't enforce the follow-on
Despite having a 292-run lead, Virat Kohli decided to bat in the third innings against Australia at the MCG. These are the probable reasons why
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 3rd day
The making of Jasprit Bumrah's slow yorker to Shaun Marsh
The Indian quick explains how Rohit Sharma had a role in the ball, and why yorkers are scarce in Test cricket in general
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 3rd day
India's perfect team effort produces near-perfect day
India burst through the tiny opening left by a side that let its guard down on a supposedly dull pitch, and that was all down to their fine planning and execution
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 3rd day
A dream year for Bumrah and India's quicks
Bumrah's 2018 tally of 45 wickets is the highest by an Indian bowler in away Tests, and he could become the fastest Indian pacer to 50 Test wickets
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 3rd day
MCG spectators evicted over racist taunts
Chants of 'show us your visa' were a regular feature of the first two days, leading to a formal warning from CA to spectators in the bottom tier of the Great Southern Stand
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Day 3
Reactions: 'Bumrah, bowling equivalent of the 360-degree batsman'
What they said about Jasprit Bumrah's unplayable slower ball to Shaun Marsh
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 3rd day
Jasprit Bumrah's 6 for 33 puts India in command
Follow ESPNcricinfo's live report of the third Test in Melbourne
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 2nd day
Resourceful Cummins abides with Australia's needs
The dropped chance aside, Pat Cummins once again showed his value to the Australia side, whether it was with his intelligent bowling or his readiness to bat as nightwatchman
April 14, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne
Pujara confident India have 'enough on board' to win
Calling the MCG a "tough pitch to score runs on", the Indian batsman believes the visitors have done well to seize the initiative
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 2nd day
The year of Cheteshwar Pujara's blossoming
His place in the side has never been entirely secure, but three away hundreds in 2018 have given India's No. 3 some hard-earned and well-deserved breathing room
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, MCG, 2nd day
Pujara, Kohli and Rohit set Australia stiff task
Follow ESPNcricinfo's coverage of the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India in Melbourne
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, 1st day, Melbourne
Wait over, weight off Agarwal on near-perfect debut
Mayank Agarwal's debut at the MCG came about through a combination of circumstances involving India's regular openers but his confident 76 helped settle his nerves and would have calmed the batsmen who follow
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne, 1st day
Australia's Kohli mirage sums up MCG dilemma
After such a build-up, the behaviour of the MCG track on the opening day was a disappointment, and while the ground staff and management may be looking at long-term development, the clock is ticking for the venue
April 12, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, MCG, 1st day
Agarwal, Pujara and Kohli make Australia toil
Follow ESPNcricinfo's coverage of the Boxing Day Test between Australia and India in Melbourne
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne
India drop both openers; Jadeja plays; Mitch Marsh recalled
All eyes are on the MCG pitch which has led to both teams making changes to the XIs for the Boxing Day Test
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd Test, Melbourne
Hanuma Vihari and Mayank Agarwal's chance to shine amid opening combination chaos
One pushed out of his middle-order station only in his third Test, the other not adequately acclimatised, the pair can make a career out of this opportunity if they are able to deliver at the MCG
April 10, 2024
IPL auction
IPL 2019 auction: The list of sold and unsold players
Which team picked up which player, and who did not receive a bid? Here's the list
April 14, 2024
IPL auction
Live blog - IPL 2019 auction
Follow all the action from the IPL 2019 auction, as it happens
April 14, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth
Ishant-Jadeja spat throws spotlight on use of stump mics
Plenty of exchanges have been picked up during the first two Tests as the role of the host broadcaster becomes increasingly dominant
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 5th day
'As long as there is no swearing, the line doesn't get crossed' - Virat Kohli
Tim Paine, meanwhile, said he enjoys watching Kohli play, and felt he 'brings out the competitive spirit in a lot of people, which is great'
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 5th day
Virat Kohli defends no-spinner attack, and Umesh Yadav over Bhuvneshwar Kumar
India's captain said he might have played four quicks in the Perth Test even if R Ashwin had been fit
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 5th day
Lyon King, and Australia's top-and-tail advantage
How bad have India's top three been in the fourth innings this year? Even worse than you think
April 14, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth
Paine's relief after crossing his fingers on opening day
Australia's quicks battered India's lower order while Nathan Lyon took his match haul to eight wickets to secure a 146-run success
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 5th day
Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc blow away lower order to level series for Australia
Join the live report for analysis, stats, colour, graphics and more from the second Test between Australia and India
April 12, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 4th day
Australia and India play down Kohli v Paine banter
The series had been incident-free on the first seven days, but on the eighth the two captains exchanged a few verbals, which carried on into the ninth day
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth
Crafty Lyon casts web around India, Kohli again
A severely weakened batting lineup meant Australia needed to accumulate the pressure with the ball and in the field in order to stay competitive. Lyon and co were up to the challenge
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 4th day
Virat Kohli, Tim Paine collide, exchange words before umpire interrupts
The two captains extended their altercation from the third evening when Paine had called Kohli a "big head"
April 13, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 4th day
Nathan Lyon leaves India five down and sinking
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April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 3rd day
India 'surprised' by soft signal on Virat Kohli catch - Jasprit Bumrah
Australia equally certain it was a fair catch, says Lyon, while former players criticise Kohli's behaviour in Perth
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 3rd day
Bat, breathe, bat: The essence of Virat Kohli
He is the only batsman dragging his team forward. He is facing a superb attack. History isn't with him. And yet Virat Kohli always looked like he was having the time of his life in Perth
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 3rd day
How did Bumrah only get one wicket?
Jasprit Bumrah had Australia's batsmen, especially the left handers, in all sorts of trouble
April 14, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 3rd day
Virat Kohli only second to Don Bradman to 25 Test centuries
Stats about Virat Kohli's recent Test form and how he compares against other visiting batsmen in Australia
April 13, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 3rd day
Nathan Lyon establishes substantial lead for Australia
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April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 2nd day
Kohli's method and Rahane's madness
The India captain took no risks on a pitch with bounce and an attack full of pace, but the vice-captain was more than happy for the ball to come onto his bat and then fly away to the boundary
April 14, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 2nd day
Brief lapse undoes hours of Australian work
Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins bowled with the right balance between skill and emotion for most of day two. For one key sequence, however, they did not
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth
Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane repel Australia's attack
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April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 1st day
Who removed my spinner?
It is hard enough to win away Tests, but India keep making it harder for themselves by misreading conditions and selecting poorly
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth, 1st day
Marcus Harris, Travis Head make India toil in Perth furnace
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April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth
A possible third for India: four quicks, no spin
With injuries and a fast, green pitch on offer, India could be going with no spin for the third time in their history, and second time under Kohli
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth
India and Australia batsmen steel for testing time at 'new' Perth
Virat Kohli's team are in the rare position of leading a series in Australia as the home side's brittle top order remains in the spotlight
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth
Under-scanner Ishant works hard to rectify no-ball problem
Ishant had missed out on two wickets in Adelaide because he had over-stepped, but the no-balls not called on the field have also attracted scrutiny
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd Test, Perth
Pace, bounce and live grass - Perth surface gets India excited
Virat Kohli was almost salivating at the prospect of playing on a pitch that is not shaved of the lush green look it wore on the eve of the second Test
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 5th day
Kohli takes conservative route to victory
The India captain prized 'control' the most on the final day in Adelaide, and his bowlers delivered that for him
April 15, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 5th day
'Brought back memories of 2003'
The reactions on Twitter following an enthralling final day in Adelaide, where India took a 1-0 lead in the series
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 5th day
Kohli reveals how the no-balls 'pissed off' Ishant
While most of the Indian team joyfully celebrated their victory over Australia in the first Test, Ishant Sharma was visibly upset with the five no-balls he bowled
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 1st Test, Adelaide, 5th day
Pujara was "priceless" in Adelaide - Kohli
Virat Kohli credited the efforts of Cheteshwar Pujara and the bowlers in India's historic Adelaide win
April 11, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 5th day
Stats - India savour a high not felt in 50 years
This is the first time since the victorious New Zealand tour of 1968 that India have three wins outside the subcontinent in a calendar year
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 5th day
Bumrah stars but Australia's tail makes India sweat for famous victory
Join the live report for analysis, colour, stats, graphics and more from the final day of the first Test in Adelaide
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 4th day
Cheteshwar Pujara kicks away Nathan Lyon's threat
The threat of the offspinner's overspin and bounce was magnified by the rough outside off stump, but India's No. 3 found an unusual and highly effective way to deal with it
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 4th day
Should Finch have been saved twice?
The Australia opener was saved by a no-ball before he'd scored - after calling for the DRS - but opted against a review moments before tea
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide
R Ashwin, Mohammed Shami leave Australia limping
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April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 3rd day
Toss advantage > home advantage?
India have had a rough year trying to dismiss tails, but how much of a difference did batting first make in Adelaide? Quite significant
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide
Australia would be 'worst blokes in the world' if they celebrated like Kohli - Langer
The Australia coach also defended his batsmen for their scoring rate against R Ashwin after their tactics were questioned by Sachin Tendulkar among others
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide
Kohli and Pujara forge strong position for India
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April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, day 2
Ashwin reminds the world of his worth
If he takes 11 more wickets by the time Perth is done, he will be the joint-fastest to the 350 mark. Yet Ashwin's Test record bears a big asterisk, only because of perceptions around his work away from home
April 14, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 2nd day
Head, Ashwin star in fierce battle for lead
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April 10, 2024
'If only Pujara could distribute his grit and patience'
Cheteshwar Pujara's hundred propped up India on a day when the other batsmen faltered. His fight earned high praise on social media
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 1st day
The Commandment of Che
Playing shots is not the only way to be positive. Cheteshwar Pujara has shown that to keep his side alive in the Adelaide Test
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 1st day
'One of my top five innings' - Cheteshwar Pujara on the Adelaide century
He also said India's 250 for 9 is a good total on a pitch that was two-paced and was a lot more difficult to bat on that is apparent on tv
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 1st day
New Australian era marked by old virtues
The basics worked well for Australia - highlighted by two stunning pieces of fielding - after India gifted them a head start
April 08, 2024
India in Australia 2018-19
Shaw 'recovering quickly', Shastri expects speedy return
The 19-year-old India opener, who made a century on Test debut, had picked up an ankle injury during the tour game in Sydney
April 08, 2024
India in Australia, 2018-19
Who wins India's worst shot of the day award?
India's top four were out to reckless drives, the fifth to an ugly hoick. Whose was the worst of the lot?
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 1st day
Pujara's century saves the day for loose India
Analysis, colour, stats and graphics from the opening match of the series
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide
Australia pick Handscomb, India ditch five-bowler policy
Marcus Harris confirmed for a Test debut with Mitchell Marsh dropped, while India will have to pick between Rohit Sharma and Hanuma Vihari
April 10, 2024
India tour of Australia 2018-19
How friendly can Australia v India actually be?
Over the years, it's been a contest marked by fiery exchanges but Virat Kohli and Tim Paine seemed to suggest the focus would be more on bat v ball this time
April 14, 2024
Australia v India, 1st Test, Adelaide
Bowlers are much fitter than the last time we came here - Kohli
The India captain wants his team to adapt to conditions quicker than they have done on their previous tours abroad
April 10, 2024
India in Australia 2018
In-game interviews to break fresh ground for Tests
Channel 7 said the idea was to have players or coaches speaking with commentators such as Ricky Ponting, either on the sidelines or through an earpiece
April 09, 2024
Cricket Australia XI v Indians, 4th day, Sydney
Vijay slams brisk hundred in drawn game
M Vijay showed sparkling form, hitting a brisk century, while KL Rahul broke a lean run with a half-century on the final day of the India's tour match
April 08, 2024
India in Australia 2018-19
'Silly' to try and bowl like Nathan Lyon - R Ashwin
'You're not going to ask Ishant Sharma to bowl like Philander, can you? It's not going to happen'
April 13, 2024
Cricket Australia XI v Indians, 3rd day, Sydney
India quicks toil on day headlined by Shaw injury
Shaw's injury disrupted India's plans for the first Test or even beyond
April 15, 2024
CA XI v Indians, Tour match, SCG
Prithvi Shaw ruled out of first Test with ankle injury
The young batsman was carried off the field after going to ground attempting to take a catch
April 09, 2024
Cricket Australia XI v Indians, One-off warm-up, Day 2, Sydney
Five half-centuries, but KL Rahul remains a conundrum
The opener was out to a loose shot for 3, on a day when Shaw, Pujara, Kohli, Vihari and Rahane all made fifties
April 08, 2024
CA XI v Indians, Tour match, SCG
Torrential rain scuppers opening day for India
The best India can hope for now is a three-day match, after the weather that brought havoc to Sydney led to a washout
April 09, 2024
CA XI v Indians, Tour Match, Sydney
Weak opposition, weather factor put India's warm-up under a cloud
The first day of India's four-day non-first-class fixture against CA XI is expected to receive plenty of rain, and the second is not clear either
April 12, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd T20I, Sydney
Pressure created by Kuldeep helped me get wickets - Krunal Pandya
The left-arm spinner spoke of needing to dig deep after being collared for 55 runs in Brisbane, and the satisfaction of bouncing back against the same opponents
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd T20I, Sydney
Australia fall short as Kohli, Krunal level series
Mitchell Starc will play his first T20I in more than two years - and his first at home in more than four - as Australia hunt the victory that would give them a series win over India
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 3rd T20I, Sydney
Starc replaces injured Stanlake for series decider
Starc, who has not played a T20I since 2016, has been drafted into the side as India look to level the T20I series in Sydney
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd T20I, Melbourne
Australia take 1-0 lead to Sydney after MCG washout
The weather in Melbourne was poor in the lead-up to the second T20 international
April 08, 2024
England v India, Women's World T20, semi-final, Antigua
Knight, Sciver and Jones lead England into final
India, who left out Mithali Raj, collapsed from 89 for 2 to 112 all out, a total that proved inadequate even in unusually spin-friendly conditions
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd T20I, Melbourne
All eyes on Kohli's captaincy as India look to level series
A win in the first T20I would have lifted Australia's spirits, especially with India having started the tour as favourites
April 10, 2024
England v India, Women's World T20, semi-final, Antigua
Mithali Raj likely to return as India eye Lord's payback
India are the form team coming into this semi-final, but do they have the big-match temperament to get past a highly experienced England side?
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 1st T20I, Brisbane
India fall short despite Dhawan, Karthik blitz
On a humid evening in Brisbane, Kohli chose to give his bowlers first chance to make an impression, with his batsmen still adjusting to higher bouncing Australian surfaces
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, first T20I, Brisbane
India ponder bowling combination ahead of first T20I
While India start as favourites, the absence of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon for Australia skews this T20I series further
April 12, 2024
India in Australia 2018-19
'We always draw a line at our self-respect' - Kohli
The India captain's comments come with the Australian team facing an uproar over their on-field behaviour in the aftermath of the ball-tampering scandal
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, Women's World T20 2018, Providence
Mandhana, spinners demolish Australia as India top Group B
Australia were hit by a concussion to Alyssa Healy, their Player of the Match for the last three games, as it ruled out her participation in the chase
April 08, 2024
IPL news
Sunrisers retain David Warner for IPL 2019, Wriddhiman Saha released
Sunrisers completely retained their bowling unit, while offloading the England duo of Hales and Jordan
April 08, 2024
India v Ireland, Women's World T20, Providence
India choke Ireland for first semi-final entry since 2010
Raj makes battling half-century before spinners take over; Pakistan, New Zealand knocked out
April 10, 2024
India v Pakistan, Women's World T20, Group B, Guyana
Mithali Raj fifty steers India to victory
Her 15th T20I half-century wrapped up India's victory over Pakistan with six balls and seven wickets to spare
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 3rd T20I, Chennai
India's third succesful last-ball finish
Stats highlights from the third T20I between India and West Indies
April 15, 2024
India v Pakistan, Women's World T20, Guyana
Pakistan penalised twice for running in danger area of pitch
Repeated indiscretions from Pakistan resulted in India beginning their chase on 10 for 0, before a ball was bowled
April 08, 2024
India v West Indies, 3rd T20I, Chennai
Dhawan, Pant star as India seal whitewash despite late drama
West Indies looked at the Chennai pitch, which usually aids spin, and decided to go against the T20 commandment of chasing
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 3rd T20I, Chennai
What's in a dead-rubber for despondent West Indies?
West Indies have won only one of their nine internationals on the tour so far, and have had to endure a possibly agonising wait over the Diwali festivities
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 3rd T20I, Chennai
Bumrah, Kuldeep, Umesh rested for third T20I against West Indies
Decision made to have trio in "best physical condition" before Australia tour; Siddarth Kaul brought in for Chennai T20I
April 15, 2024
India v New Zealand, Women's World T20, Group B, Guyana
Harmanpreet Kaur's historic hundred blindsides New Zealand
Her 103 off 51 balls - the first century by an Indian woman in T20Is - consigned New Zealand to a 34-run loss in the World T20 opener
April 09, 2024
1st Match, Group B, Women's World T20 at Providence
Harmanpreet, the first Indian woman to hit a World T20 ton
India T20I captain Harmanpreet Kaur smashed 103 off 51 balls, becoming only the third woman to hit a century in the World T20
April 15, 2024
IPL 2019
IPL 2019 likely to start early to give India break before World Cup
CoA receptive to team management's request for rest, but reportedly unhappy with overseas Test results and Shastri's comments
April 10, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd T20I, Lucknow
Rohit climbs to top of T20I hundreds table
The India opener also seems to have an affiliation to debuting T20 international venues
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd T20I, Lucknow
Rohit Sharma's fourth T20I hundred gives India series win
Carlos Brathwaite called correctly when the coin went up for the first time in a men's international match at the Ekana stadium in Lucknow
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd T20I, Lucknow
India, West Indies top orders in focus in Lucknow's international return
Shikhar Dhawan's form has cooled off since the Asia Cup, while the visitors don't have a specialist opener in their T20I squad
April 10, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st T20I, Kolkata
Karthik, Krunal usher India home in low-scoring scrap
West Indies handed debuts to Oshane Thomas, Kary Pierre and Fabian Allen under regular T20I captain Carlos Brathwaite
April 09, 2024
IPL 2019
Sehwag parts ways with Kings XI Punjab
Franchise owners keen to allow newly appointed head coach Mike Hesson to build his own support staff and strategy
April 11, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st T20I, Kolkata
'Dhoni will be missed', but Rohit backs Pant and Karthik
India's stand-in captain says the T20Is against West Indies are an opportunity for players usually on the bench to show what they can do
April 09, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st T20I, Kolkata
Krunal Pandya's chance to shine, finally
Temperament and dynamism are traits of the other Pandya, and here's his chance to finally make a mark for India. Any IPL fan will know he has the skills to do that
April 11, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st T20I, Kolkata
Depleted West Indies search for redemption in natural habitat
Krunal Pandya looks likely to debut, while India will ponder their bowling combination on an Eden Gardens pitch that has proved pace-friendly in the recent past
April 10, 2024
India v West Indies, 5th ODI, Thiruvananthapuram
Jadeja, the all-format specialist?
The allrounder wasn't at the centre of India's long-term ODI plans coming into the year, but the improvements he has made to his game demand notice
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 5th ODI, Thiruvananthapuram
India storm to series win after Ravindra Jadeja four-for
Nurse has been ruled out of the T20I series too, with a left pectoral injury
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 5th ODI, Thiruvananthapuram
West Indies eye top-order stability in bid to square series
Kieran Powell and Chandrapaul Hemraj are no Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis, but they haven't even gone past the mandatory Powerplay unscathed in this series
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 5th ODI, Thiruvananthapuram
'We're not just playing India, we're learning from them' - Nic Pothas
West Indies fielding coach says it is the leadership system that is the reason for India's success in the format
April 09, 2024
India v West Indies, 4th ODI, Mumbai
Didn't think of a double-hundred at any point - Rohit Sharma
The India opener said he wasn't eyeing a fourth double-century though Rayudu told him he could reach the landmark
April 09, 2024
India v West Indies, 4th ODI, Mumbai
Ambati Rayudu breaks India's middle-order drought
His hundred against West Indies was the first by an India batsman outside the top three since January 2017
April 09, 2024
India v West Indies, 4th ODI, Mumbai
Stats - India's third-biggest victory
The opener's 137-ball 162 carried India to 377 for 5 - their second-highest total against West Indies
April 10, 2024
India v West Indies, 4th ODI, Mumbai
Rohit Sharma, Ambati Rayudu tons give India heavy win
Confident that the dew will not be a big factor in the evening, India chose to shield their lower order from the pressure of chasing even though limited-overs cricket favours sides chasing these days
April 13, 2024
India v West Indies, 4th ODI, Mumbai
India grappling with familiar middle-order frailty
Should West Indies limit the impact of Rohit, Kohli and Dhawan, they could well become the only team to beat India twice in a home ODI series since October 2016
April 13, 2024
India v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Pune
Shai Hope and Ashley Nurse help West Indies draw level
West Indies need a victory in Pune to ensure they can still win the series
April 10, 2024
India v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Pune
Can West Indies cross the finish-line against near full-strength India?
With the return of Bhuvneshwar and Bumrah, India could finally field a near full-strength side in the third ODI, with only Hardik Pandya missing
April 13, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd ODI, Visakhapatnam
A tale of two hundreds and two ties
This was the ninth time India were involved in a tied ODI and the tenth such occasion for West Indies
April 13, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd ODI, Visakhapatnam
Kohli's machine-like methods proving unstoppable
No ODI record might be safe if Kohli can retain his fitness and hunger till the 2027 World Cup
April 13, 2024
Stats analysis - Virat Kohli's 10,000 ODI runs
The Kohli v Tendulkar comparison
While the raw stats indicate Kohli is ahead on all the key parameters, a comparison based on the norm for each era reveals something slightly different
April 13, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd ODI, Visakhapatnam
'No one is close to his genius'
Virat Kohli smashed records on reaching 10,000 ODI runs. Here's how the cricketing fraternity reacted on social media
April 13, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd ODI, Visakhapatnam
How Virat Kohli passed 10,000 ODI runs with an unusual innings
The India captain was reprieved on 44 and couldn't found the boundary regularly, but he still overcame them to tick off the landmark
April 13, 2024
West Indies in India 2018-19
Ten things you should know about Virat Kohli's 10,000
There are 12 other batsmen who've got to the landmark, but none quite like Kohli has
April 13, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd ODI, Visakhapatnam
Hope ties game against India with last-ball boundary
India brought in Kuldeep Yadav for Khaleel Ahmed, while West Indies replaced Oshane Thomas with debutant Obed McCoy
April 12, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd ODI, Visakhapatnam
West Indies caught in Virat Kohli's race to 10,000 runs
The visitors will need their bowlers to step up to stop India's batsmen from running away with the game once again
April 13, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st ODI, Guwahati
Yet another Virat Kohli special in a successful chase
Stats highlights from the Guwahati ODI, where Kohli and Rohit brought up their fifth double-century partnership in the format
April 13, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st ODI, Guwahati
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli chase down 323 with ridiculous ease
India picked fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed over left-arm wristspinner Kuldeep Yadav for the first ODI against West Indies
April 13, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st ODI, Guwahati
Assam's new stadium geared for ODI debut after several troubles
The Barsapara Stadium was not in good shape two days out from the India-West Indies fixture, but an official said all would be well on match day
April 13, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st ODI, Guwahati
Mismatch on the cards as fragile West Indies take on Kohli's India
Rishabh Pant is set to make his ODI debut as a full-time batsman after being named alongside MS Dhoni in the XII
April 09, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st ODI, Guwahati
Virat Kohli backs Ambati Rayudu for the No. 4 spot
The India captain says that giving Rayudu enough game-time between now and the World Cup will sort the No. 4 conundrum
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hyderabad, 3rd day
India's tenth successive Test series win at home
Umesh Yadav became only the third fast bowler for India to take a ten-wicket haul at home
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hyderabad, 3rd day
Shaw, Umesh get Kohli's vote of confidence ahead of Australia tour
Prithvi Shaw's fluid attacking style and Umesh Yadav's fitness are attributes that India will find useful down under, says India captain
April 12, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hyderabad, 3rd day
Holder's dream year with the ball
Holder is the first bowler since 2003 to have 30 or more wickets in a calendar year with an average of under 15
April 16, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hyderabad, 3rd day
Umesh Yadav leads another rout of West Indies in India
His 5 for 56, the first five-for by a West Indies quick in India since 1994, restricted India's first-innings lead to 56
April 12, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hyderabad, 2nd day
Umesh Yadav, India's go-to pacer at home
Along with his incisiveness, Umesh showed his ability to shoulder extra load in the absence of Shardul Thakur, producing a career-best performance against West Indies
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hyderabad, 2nd day
Rahane tames his demons, Rahul revisits them
In Rahane's bloody mindedness was a lesson for Rahul in turning around his form and confidence
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hyderabad, 2nd day
Pant, Rahane shore India up from precarious position
Roston Chase completed his fourth Test hundred but West Indies only managed to add 16 to their overnight 295 for 7
April 15, 2024
West Indies in India 2018-19
Fourth India-West Indies ODI moved from Wankhede to Brabourne
Vinod Rai says the MCA was keen to host the match, but administrative issues forced the move
April 13, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hyderabad, 1st day
Chase and Holder: The pair with the most 100-plus seventh-wicket stands
West Indies' batsmen put in a much-improved showing on day one in Hyderabad, as their control-percentage stats show
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hyderabad, 1st day
Umesh Yadav also upset with quality of SG ball
The fast bowler joined R Ashwin and Virat Kohli in complaining that it goes too soft too early
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hyderabad, 1st day
Shardul Thakur suffers groin strain on Test debut
The 26-year old fast bowler bowled only 10 balls on the morning of his Test debut before having to leave the field
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hyderabad, 1st day
Chase, Holder resist to give West Indies respectability
India rested Mohammed Shami, while West Indies picked an extra spinner in Jomel Warrican rather than a third fast bowler in Kemar Roach
April 10, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hyderabad
Can Holder and Roach's return lift flat West Indies?
West Indies have an enormous task ahead against Test cricket's No. 1 team, but they also have examples of resilience from their recent past to draw from
April 09, 2024
India v West Indies, 2nd Test, Hyderabad
Virat Kohli criticises quality of SG ball, and prefers the Dukes for Test cricket
The India captain said the SG ball was getting scuffed up and going soft too early
April 15, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Under-19 Asia Cup final, Dhaka
Harsh Tyagi bags six-for as India Under-19s clinch sixth Asia Cup title
Yashasvi Jaiswal, the tournament's highest run-getter, was one of four half-centurions in India's total of 304 for 3
April 09, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st Test, Rajkot, 3rd day
Kuldeep Yadav craves red-ball success
The left-arm wristspinner, who became the seventh bowler to pick up a five-wicket haul in all three formats, says Test cricket is "very close to my heart"
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st Test, Rajkot, 3rd day
Kraigg Brathwaite wants West Indies batsmen to trust their defence
R Ashwin said he was "shocked" by the visitors' high-risk shots against the spinners
April 09, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st Test, Rajkot, 3rd day
Kohli wants more water breaks in extreme heat
The umpires cracked down on unscheduled drinks breaks in Rajkot, where temperatures touched 40 degrees celsius
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st Test, Rajkot, 3rd day
West Indies' terrible run with bat in India continues
Stats highlights from West Indies' first innings in Rajkot, where they conceded a first-innings lead of 468
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st Test, Rajkot, 3rd day
West Indies succumb to heaviest defeat against India
April 09, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st Test, Rajkot, 2nd day
Calm self-belief takes Ravindra Jadeja to long-awaited milestone
Batting with the confidence of a man who averages 50 over the last two years, the hometown hero shepherded the tail expertly to reach his maiden Test hundred
April 09, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st Test, Rajkot, October 5, 2018
Kohli's focus the next lesson for carefree Pant
The pitch, the opposition, the heat were all peripheral to Kohli's single-minded pursuit of runs - while Pant made batting fun to watch
April 09, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st Test, Rajkot, 2nd day
Kohli second only to Bradman in getting 24 Test centuries
Virat Kohli now has 30 centuries as captain in international cricket, going past the number of centuries he has as non-captain
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st Test, Rajkot, 2nd day
'This boy will end up playing for India' - What Tendulkar thought of a young Shaw
Also, what advice did Sachin Tendulkar give a young Prithvi Shaw when he asked him about the technical quirks of his batting?
April 09, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st Test, Rajkot, 2nd day
Ravindra Jadeja's all-round entertainment highlights India's dominance
Virat Kohli brought up yet another inevitable-looking hundred, and Rishabh Pant dominated a beaten and bruised West Indies attack, as India marched past 500
April 09, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st Test, Rajkot, 1st day
'I wanted to dominate as much as I could' - Prithvi Shaw
The 18-year-old opener, who became youngest India player to make a century on Test debut, dedicated his 154-ball 134 to his father
April 10, 2024
India v West Indies, first Test, Rajkot, October 4, 2018
Should have kept batting after the hundred - Prithvi Shaw
India's youngest debut Test centurion dedicated the innings to his father
April 10, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st Test, Rajkot, 1st day
Boy wonder Shaw's joyride continues
His punches belong in a boxing ring. He cuts with glee. And his flicks are 'tracer bullet' stuff
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, first Test, Rajkot, October 4, 2018
'Looks like India have another superstar'
Praise for 18-year-old Prithvi Shaw after he became India's youngest debut Test centurion
April 10, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st Test, Rajkot, 1st day
All the records Prithvi Shaw broke on debut
All the records 18-year-old Prithvi Shaw broke against West Indies in Rajkot
April 12, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st Test, Rajkot, 1st day
Prithvi Shaw's punchy debut hundred headlines India's dominance
West Indies, who had already lost Roach, who had returned home because of a bereavement in the family, were further depleted by an ankle injury to their captain Holder
April 11, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st Test, Rajkot
West Indies' batting in the spotlight as Prithvi Shaw debuts
Brathwaite, Hope and Chase form a settled core and Hetmyer and Ambris are full of promise. How far can they stretch India's bowling attack?
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st Test, Rajkot
Kohli wants solidity in top order; distances himself from Nair controversy
With India set to field a new-look opening pair in Rajkot, Kohli said that apart from the top order, everything in the Test side 'looks settled'
April 15, 2024
India v West Indies, 1st Test, Rajkot
Quiz - How well do you know India's teenage Test debutants?
Prithvi Shaw's debut at Rajkot will make him the 30th teenager to play Test cricket for India. How well do you know these teenage sensations?
April 10, 2024
Indian Board President's XI v West Indians, tour game, 2nd day, Vadodara
Sunil Ambris makes case for first Test against India with unbeaten 114
Kraigg Brathwaite and Shane Dowrich scored fifties, helping the visitors take the first-innings honours before the match ended in a draw
April 13, 2024
Indian Board President's XI v West Indies, Vadodara, 1st day
Bawne makes 116*, Agarwal 90 as West Indies toil hard on first day of India tour
West Indies used seven bowlers, of whom four went wicketless as Ankit Bawne smashed his third hundred in four innings after Mayank Agarwal's brisk 90
April 16, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Asia Cup final, Dubai
India's spinners tease Bangladesh into a trap
Bangladesh sprang a surprise with an unusual opening pair, who added a century stand, but Kedar Jadhav, Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav combined to throw them off their plans
April 10, 2024
Asia Cup 2018, final
Heroic Kedar Jadhav wins India title in last-ball thriller
Follow the action in Dubai with insightful analysis and graphics on our live blog
April 12, 2024
India v Bangladesh, Final, Asia Cup 2018, Dubai
How the India-Bangladesh rivalry came to be
Since their defeat in the 2015 World Cup quarter-final, whenever Bangladesh have played India, there has been that "lose to anyone but India" mentality
April 12, 2024
India v Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2018, final, Dubai
Can spirited Bangladesh overcome full-strength India?
How Bangladesh's shaky top order fares against an in-form India attack, and how India fare should their in-form openers fail are questions that could define the final
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 5th women's T20I, Katunayake
Harmanpreet, Rodrigues, spinners make it 4-0 for India
The India captain shared a 75-run third-wicket stand with Rodrigues to shore up the side, before Deepti, Poonam and Radha ripped through the opposition batting
April 15, 2024
Afghanistan v India, Asia Cup 2018, Super Four, Dubai
Rashid Khan, Mohammad Shahzad star in epic tie
India rested Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal ahead of the final
April 09, 2024
Afghanistan v India, Asia Cup 2018, Super Four, Dubai
India set out for answers against much-improved Afghanistan
A lot has changed since the last (mis)match between the two sides, but India will be relieved at having made the final, and can worry about more pressing issues ahead of the World Cup
April 10, 2024
India v Afghanistan, Super Four, Asia Cup 2018, Dubai
India hope gleeful Dhawan carries purple patch to World Cup
One of Shikhar Dhawan's defining traits is the ability to forget failures, and so far it has resulted in making him one of India's top openers in ODIs
April 09, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 4th T20I, Colombo
Patil, Rodrigues seal series for India
Anuja Patil took three wickets to restrict Sri Lanka to 134 in a match shortened 17-overs-a-side, and followed it up with her maiden T20I fifty and an unbroken century stand with Rodrigues
April 15, 2024
India v Pakistan, Super Fours, Asia Cup 2018, Dubai
India's biggest win by wickets against Pakistan
Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan rewrote many records during their 210-run opening stand as India beat their arch-rivals by nine wickets
April 13, 2024
India v Pakistan, Super Four, Asia Cup 2018, Dubai
Pakistan dance to captain Rohit's tunes
His astute decision-making helped India restrict Pakistan to a manageable total
April 09, 2024
India v Pakistan, Asia Cup 2018, Super Fours, Dubai
Dhawan, Rohit, Bumrah consign Pakistan to nine-wicket defeat
Here's ESPNcricinfo's live blog with all the news, views, social media buzz and key stats from the Super Four game between India and Pakistan at the Asia Cup
April 13, 2024
India v Pakistan, Super Four, Asia Cup 2018, Dubai
Damp squib or a blockbuster? India-Pakistan rivalry eyes quality revival
After the drubbing India handed them three nights ago, can Pakistan counter India's spin attack to avert yet another one-sided contest?
April 13, 2024
Asia Cup 2018
India v Pakistan classics from the UAE before social media era
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you talk India v Pakistan in the UAE?
April 13, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd women's T20I, Colombo
Jemimah Rodrigues' breezy 57 gives India unassailable 2-0 lead
The 18-year-old gave India's chase impetus after Arundhati Reddy had led a disciplined bowling effort to restrict Sri Lanka to 131 for 8
April 11, 2024
India v Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2018, Super Fours, Dubai
Rejuvenated Jadeja capitalises on first opportunity on return
Since being left out of the ODI side last year, he warmed the bench for three Tests in SA and four in England, but didn't wait to perform as soon as he returned to the 50-overs game
April 11, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Asia Cup 2018, Super Fours, Dubai
Jadeja and Rohit dismantle Bangladesh
Bangladesh recall Mushfiqur Rahim and Mustafizur Rahman, who were rested for Thursday's inconsequential game against Afghanistan, for the Super Four clash
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka women v India women, 2nd T20I, Colts Cricket Club Ground
Second T20I washed out after India's early blows
Sent in to bat, Sri Lanka were 49 for 3 in 7.5 overs when the skies opened up
April 15, 2024
India v Bangladesh, Group B, Asia Cup 2018, Dubai
Can Bangladesh cope with the pressure of back-to-back games?
They will have to contend with travelling to Dubai after playing in Abu Dhabi the previous evening, while India will be upbeat after their resounding win against Pakistan
April 12, 2024
Pakistan v India, Asia Cup 2018, Group A, Dubai
Bhuvneshwar finds rhythm, Bumrah redemption against Pakistan
India's first-choice pacers worked in tandem as one stifled the openers and the other reaped tangible rewards by dislodging them early
April 15, 2024
Pakistan v India, Asia Cup 2018, Group A, Dubai
Pandya "able to stand" after being stretchered off with back injury
The allrounder, who missed only one match across formats on India's recent tour of England, was taken off after collapsing midway through his spell against Pakistan on Wednesday
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka women v India women, 1st T20I, FTZ Sports Complex
Poonam Yadav's four-wicket haul takes India women to victory
The legspinner picked up 4 for 26 as India women bowled Sri Lanka women out for 155 to clinch the first T20I by 13 runs
April 09, 2024
India v Pakistan, Asia Cup 2018, Group A, Dubai
Bhuvneshwar, Jadhav's three-wicket hauls set up easy win for India
April 15, 2024
India v Pakistan, Asia Cup 2018, Group A, Dubai
All roads lead to Dubai as cricket's most colourful rivalry resumes
India might hold the edge on paper but they have the scars of their last encounter against Pakistan, and the absence of their best batsman, weighing against them
April 13, 2024
Asia Cup 2018
Dormant historic rivalry on the cusp of eruption
India and Pakistan haven't met since the Champions Trophy final last year. The sleeping giant of a rivalry is itching to renew itself on a much grander scale at the Asia Cup
April 13, 2024
India v Hong Kong, Asia Cup 2018, Dubai
Khaleel helps India overcome big Hong Kong scare
Under sunny and warm skies, Anshy Rath chose to field against the favourites, while India handed a debut to left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed
April 10, 2024
Hong Kong v India, Asia Cup 2018, Group A, Dubai
Could Hong Kong upset a potentially second-string India?
Given the extreme heat of Dubai and their meeting with Pakistan on Wednesday, India could rest a few big names, giving Hong Kong a slightly bigger chance of pulling off something spectacular
April 09, 2024
India v Hong Kong, Asia Cup 2018, Dubai
'Nobody likes to be dropped and brought back' - Rohit
While India are still looking to nail down middle-order spots, the captain indicated he wouldn't chop and change too much during the course of the Asia Cup
April 09, 2024
Sri Lanka Women v India Women, Katunayake, 3rd ODI
Chamari Atapattu trumps Mithali Raj as Sri Lanka win last-over thriller
They broke a sequence of ten successive ODI losses against India, winning with one ball to spare in a high-scoring game
April 15, 2024
Asia Cup 2018
What does it really mean to be Asia Cup champions?
In any other major subcontinental sport, the Asian championships are a significant event. But is it really so in cricket?
April 13, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd ODI, Galle
Taniya Bhatia shines with bat and gloves to hand India series
The wicketkeeper-batsman made her maiden international fifty and followed it up with two vital catches and a stumping to deny Sri Lanka in a tight, low-scoring match
April 15, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval, 5th day
Tough lessons in defeat will harden India's Test team, says Virat Kohli after 4-1 loss
India's captain calls for Test team to hit the ground running in future series, rather than ease into a tour as it develops
April 09, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval, 5th day
Scoreline doesn't show how competitive we were - Kohli
The India captain says his team has the character and skill to win difficult tours; they just need the experience to close out tough situations
April 10, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval, 5th day
Rahul, Pant light up the contest with bravado
The two batsmen showed the kind of fight that only Kohli and his fast bowlers had shown throughout the series
April 09, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval
Rahul-Pant's records that went in vain as Anderson beat McGrath
The best of the numbers from an absorbing final day of the series as a double-century gave India hope
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st women's ODI, Galle
Mandhana, bowlers lead India's rout of Sri Lanka
The opener's unbeaten 73 took India to victory by nine wickets with 30.1 overs to spare after Sri Lanka had been bowled out for just 98
April 15, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval
England take series 4-1 as Anderson goes past McGrath
Follow the action at The Oval with insightful analysis, graphics, and highlights videos on our live report
April 15, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval
Without Virat Kohli, can India avoid Black Tuesday?
India have played some excellent cricket in this series, but are now facing a 4-1 margin unless they pull off a final-day rearguard
April 10, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval, 4th day
Stats - Alastair Cook's memorable debut and farewell
The former England captain has the highest score by a batsman in his final Test innings
April 15, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval
Alastair Cook finishes as he started with emotional Oval hundred
With a dab through backward point - and the help of four overthrows - Alastair Cook completed a fairytale hundred in his final Test
April 12, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval
Alastair Cook, Joe Root hundreds provide perfect script for England to dominate
Follow the action at The Oval with insightful analysis, graphics and highlights videos on our live blog
April 11, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval
Rahul Dravid told me I've got the skillset and temperament - Hanuma Vihari
A fifty on debut is just the start for India's new batsman after contributing to his team's third-day fightback
April 13, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval
Ravi Jadeja dusts off his sword and shows the Test batsman he could become
The allrounder continued his fine comeback to the Test team and had the chance to unfurl his trademark celebration too
April 09, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval
For the 291st and final time, Cook bats for England
All around the sun-bathed Oval they were on their feet in anticipation, well before he walked out - one last time - for England
April 13, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval
Cook's dream still alive as England lead swells
Follow the action at The Oval with insightful analysis, graphics and highlights videos on our live blog
April 15, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval, 2nd day
Anderson gets demerit point for dissent after Kohli lbw shout
The England fast bowler had got into an argument with umpire Kumar Dharmasena after an lbw shout went against him
April 15, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval
Wait goes on for James Anderson in epic Virat Kohli tussle
When Kohli survived a very tight lbw appeal things got a little heated in the middle
April 15, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval
Virat Kohli's tactics have allowed England off the hook
The India captain has led from the front with the bat in this series, but in the field his impact has been more questionable
April 12, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval
England set sights on big first-innings lead after Jos Buttler's 89
Follow the action at the Oval with insightful analysis, graphics, and highlights videos on our live blog
April 09, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval, 1st day
Moeen Ali takes pride in Geoffrey Boycott comparisons
A battling half-century from 170 balls was shown in a more positive light after Moeen Ali's team-mates had failed to emulate him
April 13, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval, 1st day
Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami reap the rewards of their persistence
They kept beating the bat, had two catches dropped off them, and were wicketless at tea, but Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami simply refused to let up with their discipline and intensity
April 09, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval, 1st day
England's struggle for runs and control
England played out 443 dots against a relentless India attack on day one at The Oval
April 09, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval, 1st day
Sunil Gavaskar slams Karun Nair omission from Oval Test
The former India captain said no argument was going to satisfy him for Hanuma Vihari being preferred over Nair for The Oval Test
April 10, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval
Alastair Cook given guard of honour to mark final Test
Retiring England opener was also given a sustained standing ovation from a full-house Oval crowd
April 10, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval
Ishant, Bumrah headline India's strong performance
Follow the action at the Oval with insightful analysis, graphics and highlights videos on our live blog
April 10, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval
Bairstow set to take gloves for unchanged England
England and India are still chasing top-order stability in the last stop of the tour, and Cook's international career
April 15, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval
India attempt to sweep away Moeen misery
Of late, India's specialist batsmen have been reluctant to employ the stroke, but a conscious effort is being made to buck the trend at The Oval
April 10, 2024
England v India, 5th Test, The Oval
England handling 'tough moments' better - Rahane
The India vice-captain feels his side has not done much wrong in this Test series, but the hosts have just been better
April 15, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Ageas Bowl
How England clung on to topple the No. 1 Test team
A day-by-day recap of how Joe Root's team dug deep and India let a golden chance slip away
April 15, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Ageas Bowl
England 'braver in tough situations' admits Virat Kohli
The margins of defeat at Edgbaston and the Ageas Bowl will leave India wondering what could have been
April 12, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Southampton, 4th day
Twelve innings, 119 runs: Indian top three's chasing woes
Chasing 200 or more outside Asia is not quite India's biggest strength. Here are the numbers to back that up
April 14, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Ageas Bowl
Joe Root moved himself back to No.4 for 'good of the team'
Root has batted at No. 3 throughout the English summer but says he made a "spur of the moment decision"
April 09, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Ageas Bowl, 3rd day
Ashwin misses his mark at the worst moment
A dry pitch, a vulnerable opposition batting line, a host of left handers. The stage was set for R Ashwin to define the day
April 10, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Ageas Bowl
Positional wranglings, on and off the field, leave England unbalanced and vulnerable
Joe Root's reluctance to bat at No.3, and a surfeit of middle-order candidates, epitomises a team lacking in strategy
April 16, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Ageas Bowl
Jos Buttler denies rivalry over wicketkeeper's role with Jonny Bairstow
England's top-scorer content to have his Test place back as he targets a fourth-day victory push on a wearing wicket
April 15, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Southamptom, 3rd day
Preparation up to the mark despite lean season for Yorkshire - Cheteshwar Pujara
India's centurion from day two of the Southampton Test says he never lost the belief in his batting despite sitting out the opening Test on the back of a poor county season
April 09, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Ageas Bowl
Jos Buttler glosses over England's top-order chaos to build imposing lead
Follow the Southampton Test with insightful analysis, graphics, highlights and videos on our live report
April 09, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Ageas Bowl
Cheteshwar Pujara lauded for his mental strength, but India rue 'soft' dismissals
Being left out of the first Test and run out in the second didn't make it an ideal start to the series for Pujara but he has since shown his value
April 09, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Southampton, 2nd day
Plenty of guts, and even more glory for Pujara
Cheteshwar Pujara had been rock solid, but India were in trouble. And then he showcased a rarely-seen side of his game and batted outstandingly with the tail
April 09, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Ageas Bowl
Eight down, certainly not all out in this series
Further lower-order stands, a superb hundred from Pujara and Moeen again enjoying bowling against India provided the main stats of the day
April 15, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Ageas Bowl
Cheteshwar Pujara secures India a priceless lead as Moeen Ali claims five for England
Follow the Southampton Test with insightful analysis, graphics, highlights videos, and banter on our live report
April 12, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Ageas Bowl
India's quicks set a new benchmark in England
The best of the numbers as India's pacemen dominate the opening day of the fourth Test but England fight back
April 15, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Southampton, 1st day
Crude and shrewd, the Indian pace evolution
India have produced fast bowlers who are good and those who are great, but never before have they produced an entire line-up that has the makings of being fearsome
April 09, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Ageas Bowl
Live report archive - England v India, 4th Test
April 14, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Southampton
Sam Curran gives England hope after Jasprit Bumrah swings the series towards India
Follow the Southampton Test with insightful analysis, graphics, highlights videos, and banter on our live report
April 09, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Ageas Bowl
England recall Curran, Moeen in bid to repel India's surge
Ollie Pope has been dropped while Chris Woakes is out with a thigh strain. Virat Kohli, meanwhile, has confirmed that R Ashwin is fully fit
April 11, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Ageas Bowl
This India knows how to win big moments - Virat Kohli
A greater belief and ability to seize the momentum, based on a strong pace attack, gives the India captain confidence the team can avoid a repeat of 2014
April 09, 2024
England v India, 4th Test, Ageas Bowl
Are India thinking of playing both R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja at the Ageas Bowl?
Virat Kohli expects 'big footmarks' and plenty of help for the spinners in the second innings
April 13, 2024
India women in Sri Lanka 2018-19
Sri Lanka women to host India for three ODIs and five T20Is
The ODI series will count towards the Women's Championship, which will determine the automatic qualifiers for the Women's World Cup 2021
April 12, 2024
India women's news
Fast bowler Mansi Joshi back for India women
Returns for the tour of Sri Lanka after a long injury layoff due to issues with her right knee
April 11, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge, 5th day
Trent Bridge India's best overseas win, says Shastri
The India coach feels in all the time he has been doing the job, this was the best performance from India "as a batting unit, as a catching unit and as a bowling unit"
April 09, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge, 5th day
India tick every box in a performance for the ages
Batting? Fast bowling? Slip catching? You name the discipline, and Virat Kohli's team excelled in it, a remarkable achievement given the state of the series when they arrived in Nottingham
April 09, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge, 5th day
Stats - Virat Kohli goes past Sourav Ganguly
With 22 wins as India Test captain, Kohli only has MS Dhoni ahead of him
April 09, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge
'We dominated this game because we put runs on the board' - Kohli
Virat Kohli knew that if India's batsmen could stand up and fight, they had the bowling to win the Test and keep the series alive
April 10, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge, 5th day
Kohli, Pandya and Bumrah star in India's 203-run win
ESPNcricinfo brings you the action from Trent Bridge with insightful analysis, graphics, highlights videos, and banter
April 10, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge
Jasprit Bumrah shows why he can be a Test matchwinner
The man brought into India's attack for this Test after recovering from injury has made a huge impact with his pace and thought process
April 09, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge
Super sevens for Rahul and Pant
The standout numbers as India close in on making the series 2-1 with another impressive bowling display
April 09, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge, 4th day
Broad sanctioned for Pant send-off
The England fast bowler lost 15% of his match fee and bagged one demerit point
April 10, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge, 4th day
Bumrah's five-for puts India on brink of victory
ESPNcricinfo brings you the action from Trent Bridge with insightful analysis, graphics, highlights videos, and banter
April 09, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge, 3rd day
Don't curse Pujara
Some say he needs to be most aggressive, but he does things best when he bats his way - as the Trent Bridge Test has shown
April 12, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge
Virat Kohli's latest landmark and Hardik Pandya's double
The best of the numbers from a day dominated by India's batsmen
April 09, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge, 3rd day
Bairstow suffers 'small fracture' to finger
An Anderson delivery did damage to the middle finger of the keeper's left hand, but he is expected bat for England if needed
April 09, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge, 3rd day
Virat Kohli's ton sets England a daunting challenge
ESPNcricinfo brings you the action from Trent Bridge with insightful analysis, graphics, highlights videos, and banter
April 10, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge
'Never wanted to be Kapil Dev. Let me be Hardik Pandya'
The allrounder wants to be allowed to develop into his own style of player without comparisons to the past
April 15, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge
Hardik Pandya shows he's a quick learner as ball does the talking
India had recovered from a poor start with the ball by the time Hardik Pandya was brought on, but it remained a key period of the Test. It quickly went their way
April 16, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge, 2nd day
From 54 for 0 to 161 all out in 158 deliveries
The best of the stats as India enjoy a day to remember at Trent Bridge
April 09, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge, 2nd day
How Pandya blew England away in 29 balls
England were bowled out in a session on the second day at Trent Bridge with an unlikely figure doing much of the damage
April 11, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge, 2nd day
India in total command after Pandya's five-for
April 09, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge
Sanjay Bangar praises India's batsmen for technical changes
There is still time for India to get back into this series and their batting coach believes the top order may have turned a corner
April 09, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge
Kohli's rare nervous nineties on India's best day
The best of the numbers from the opening day at Trent Bridge as India's top order collectively repel England for the first time in the series
April 11, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge
Boldness brings reward for India in show of character
Ajinkya Rahane's positive mindset, Shikhar Dhawan's new approach and a debutant getting off the mark with a six pinpointed a change of attitude from India
April 13, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge, 1st day
Key facts about Rishabh Pant, India's newest Test debutant
All you need to know about the 20-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman making his Test debut at Trent Bridge
April 12, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge, 1st day
Kohli and Rahane dominate, but England fight back
April 09, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge
Stokes replaces Curran; India look for Wanderers spirit
Stokes returns after the end of his court case, bolstering England's stocks. India, meanwhile, are searching for a spark to keep the series alive
April 09, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge
India refuse to take a backward step, but is it prudent?
India have been so obsessed with their off stumps that they are missing out on scoring opportunities with the cut shot
April 09, 2024
England v India, 3rd Test, Trent Bridge
It's time for Ravi Shastri to wade in and get his hands dirty
The India coach was an able leader in his playing days, but he will not be doing his job now if he agrees with everything Kohli feels is good for the team
April 09, 2024
England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's, 4th day
First innings defeat under Kohli's captaincy
An in-depth look at India's batting troubles in England
April 15, 2024
England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's
Virat Kohli highlights the mental challenge for 'outplayed' India
After four innings of the Test series no one other than the India captain has scored more than 33 and the tour risks becoming a nightmare
April 09, 2024
England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's 4th day
Kohli 'confident' of recovering in time for Trent Bridge
It is understood he will come out to bat, which might mean the niggle is not too serious
April 09, 2024
England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's
England's rocky foundations become a potentially series-defining shift
An India side billed as one of England's toughest challenges of recent times is facing the prospect of being 2-0 down
April 10, 2024
England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's
A bold move or a mistake? India hurt by twin-spin attack
As England's middle order motored along on the third afternoon, the balance of India's attack - and how the team misjudged conditions - was a major talking point
April 09, 2024
England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's
Chris Woakes' Lord's Love
A look at all the key numbers from a day dominated by England's sixth-wicket pair
April 11, 2024
England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's, 2nd day
Shikhar Dhawan should have got a second chance - Sunil Gavaskar
'If you look at the scores in the first Test, he scored more runs than Murali Vijay and KL Rahul. So, what is the criteria?'
April 09, 2024
England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's, 3rd day
Jonny Bairstow and Chris Woakes leave India praying for rain
April 13, 2024
England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's
Jos Buttler's day of second chances as England's slips don't prove costly
Dawid Malan's omission meant another new-look cordon for England and his replacement at second slip had an interesting day
April 09, 2024
England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's
Blink and you miss it from India: second-shortest first innings at Lord's in 100 years
All the key stats from the second day at Lord's as India were bundled out between the rain
April 15, 2024
England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's, 2nd day
Is Pujara's luck running out?
He has been part of seven of India's last ten run-outs in Tests, the latest one coming as India's top order did battle under grey skies at Lord's
April 09, 2024
England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's
Lord's laughs as India slip in the wet with another Pujara run-out
India lost the toss, were asked to bat under cloudy skies and the day was on-and-off due to rain. Everything that could go wrong did go wrong for them
April 13, 2024
England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's, 2nd day
Anderson's five-for blows India away for 107
April 09, 2024
England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's, 2nd day
Is Pujara's luck running out?
He has been involved in six of India's last eight run-outs in Tests, the one in the West Indies may have cost him his place, while two in the same Test in South Africa left fans baffled
April 10, 2024
England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's, 1st day
Quiz - Who was the last India batsman to score a ton at Lord's?
As England take on India at Lord's, try our quiz on previous encounters between the two teams at the venue
April 14, 2024
England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's, 1st day
Live Report - England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's
April 12, 2024
England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's
Ollie Pope set for Test debut; India seek missing pieces
England have announced Ollie Pope will make his debut, but both teams have other selection issues
April 09, 2024
England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's
Kohli demands 'composure', not 'aggression' from his batsmen
After failing to "cross the line" in the series opener, the India captain said greater application in the first 30 balls could turn the tide for India's frontline batsmen
April 12, 2024
England v India, 2nd Test, Lord's
England bank on Baby Boom to reinvigorate long-term Test prospects
The Test readiness of England's rookies is perhaps secondary to the sense of purpose that their inclusions project
April 13, 2024
Test cricket needs more matches like Edgbaston
This game had most of the ingredients that show five-dayers in the best light
April 11, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, 4th day, Edgbaston
Virat Kohli let down by his own men
The first Test was a contest between England and Kohli, and he lost not because he failed, but because all his specialist batsmen failed
April 11, 2024
The timeless human drama of Edgbaston 2018
Matches like this one allow for an experience of breadth and depth that the shorter forms cannot provide
April 11, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 4th day
Stats - Ben Stokes and Sam Curran outbowl James Anderson and Stuart Broad
Curran also became the youngest England player to win a Man of the Match award in Tests, while Virat Kohli outscored his team-mates by a phenomenal margin
April 11, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 4th day
'We absolutely love playing Test cricket' - Kohli
Reactions from current and former players after a sensational, see-sawing Test at Edgbaston
April 12, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 4th day
Sam Curran 'tried to learn from Kohli' in match-turning counterattack
The allrounder won the Man of the Match award for his four-wicket haul in India's first innings and then a brilliant 63 from 65 balls to rescue England from calamity
April 14, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 4th day
Top order must learn lessons from lower order - Kohli
India's captain said there were lessons to be learnt in the way their Nos 9, 10 and 11 batted in the Edgbaston Test
April 12, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 4th day
'Playing for England means so much' - Ben Stokes
Allrounder hopes England's performance has 'shut a few mouths' as he stars on eve of Bristol court case.
April 11, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston
Ishant Sharma sanctioned for Dawid Malan send-off
The India fast bowler has been handed one demerit point and fined 15% of his match fee
April 11, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 4th day
Ben Stokes bowls England to victory in gripping finish
April 09, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston
Imagine there's a future for Test cricket ... it's easy if you try
Given a fair contest between bat and ball, and the oxygen of publicity, Test cricket can hold its own with Love Island, the Kardashians, or any entertainment in the modern world
April 12, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 3rd day
Ishant Sharma, India's slim Atlas
Ishant Sharma has spent a decade being under-estimated. But after a summer with Sussex he needed a solitary over to prove his value
April 14, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston
Live report - England v India, 1st Test, 3rd day
April 15, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 2nd day
Kohli rates his Edgbaston century second to Adelaide
The India captain also gave credit to India's lower-order batsmen for applying themselves and allowing him to play with confidence at his end
April 09, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston
Dobell: The story of Sam Curran's precocious rise to Test cricket
No England left-arm seamer has ever taken 100 Test wickets. Sam Curran has the time and the skills to buck that trend
April 10, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston
Gollapudi: Kohli fights the ego in final climb to greatness
The India captain produced a masterful display with the lower order to haul his team out of trouble and set a high benchmark for the series
April 09, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston
Virat Kohli: 134 runs in five Tests to 149 runs in one innings
The pick of the numbers from an engrossing day's play at Edgbaston dominated by Virat Kohli's masterful hundred
April 14, 2024
India in England 2018
How England's slips in the slips let the pressure on India drop
England's fielding lapses could prove to be the difference between victory and defeat as India rally round Virat Kohli's brilliance
April 09, 2024
'Joy to watch Virat Kohli craft, construct and conquer'
Current and former players tweeted their praise after Virat Kohli brought up his first Test hundred in England
April 12, 2024
India in England 2018
Kohli v Anderson: A hot take on a classic tussle
James Anderson's rematch with Virat Kohli was the most hotly anticipated head-to-head of the summer. It exceeded all expectations
April 09, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 2nd day
Virat Kohli's mic-drop adds 'humour' to series - Joe Root
April 09, 2024
India tour of England 2018-19
Simplifying action R Ashwin's remedy for 'bad habits'
India's lead spinner says his county stint with Worcestershire helped him understand how to bowl on English pitches
April 14, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 2nd day
Kohli's epic 149 highlights thrilling day
April 10, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 1st day
Joe Root pays for lack of ruthlessness as costly mix-up ruins Yorkshire's day
Memories of Brisbane as England's hard work on opening day is ruined by innings-turning run-out
April 15, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 1st day
R Ashwin learns his lines quickly to steal the show on opening night
Aided by the admirable Mohammed Shami, India's senior Test spinner demonstrated his enduring worth to India
April 13, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 1st day
Live report - England v India, 1st Test
April 15, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston, 1st day
Virat Kohli drops the mic as England drop their guard against R Ashwin's wiles
April 10, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston
Adil Rashid given the nod as India hunt overseas glory
Sam Curran will be England's third seamer, with Dawid Malan to bat in the middle order while India will confirm their XI on Wednesday
April 09, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston
Kohli not setting out to 'prove himself' in England
On his last tour of the country in 2014, he only made 134 runs in ten Test innings at an average of 13.40
April 15, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston
Relaxed Virat Kohli ready for England
On the eve of a much-awaited series, India's captain projected a sense of calm readiness for what could be the biggest test of his leadership
April 09, 2024
England v India, 1st Test, Edgbaston
Variety of fast bowlers in India's attack 'unusual' - Cook
Ajinkya Rahane, meanwhile, believes India have the fast bowlers to swing the Test series their way, provided they are in the right mental space
April 10, 2024
Essex v India, tour match, Chelmsford, 3rd day
Pressure mounts on Dhawan and Pujara
Dhawan bagged a pair while Pujara tallied 24 in two innings to leave question marks over who should constitute India's top order in the first Test
April 12, 2024
Essex v India, tour match, Chelmsford, 2nd day
Pepper, Westley make India's bowlers toil
Half-centuries from the duo lead Essex's reply to India's 395, even as Umesh Yadav and Ishant Sharma stood out with two wickets each on a blistering day in Chelmsford
April 12, 2024
India in England 2018
Kohli's Anderson test, and India's top-order wobbles
Cheteshwar Pujara's failure will be a cause of worry, but on the positive side, the visiting side can take heart from four half-centuries by the batsmen
April 12, 2024
India in England 2018
Ravi Shastri explains why India's warm-up match was shortened
Indian think-tank feels an extra day of training at Edgbaston, the venue for the first Test, will help the intensity of the players
April 14, 2024
India in England 2018
India opt for three-day warm-up due to UK heat wave
The current high temperatures across England was the chief reason for India's team management asking to shorten the warm-up match by one day
April 12, 2024
India in England 2018
Adil Rashid's dip-and-rise gives Yorkshire a bittersweet afternoon
Decision to quit red-ball cricket has paid off so far in white-ball returns, even if Rashid's home county sees less of him than they'd like
April 10, 2024
India in England 2018
India 'not good enough', says Virat Kohli, as England seal 2-1 series win
Team needs to pick up performances in time for 2019 World Cup, says captain
April 09, 2024
India in England 2018
India's first bilateral series defeat under Kohli
All the stats and milestones from England's 2-1 series win against India in the ODIs
April 11, 2024
England v India, 3rd ODI, Headingley
India's happy headaches turn into real ones
From the meandering openers to Kuldeep's lost mystery, here's what went wrong for India in the ODIs against England
April 13, 2024
England v India, 3rd ODI, Headingley
Leeds finale may hold clues to World Cup jigsaw
England have the chance to expose India's middle-order muddle again as teams square up for another decider
April 09, 2024
England v India, 3rd ODI, Headingley
Mark Wood seeks knock-out vibe as England press for series win
England have the chance to expose India's middle-order muddle again as teams square up for another decider
April 09, 2024
England v India, 3rd ODI, Headingley
India still looking at middle-order options for World Cup, says Sanjay Bangar
The batting coach said India had enough time, options and "fluidity" in their batting order to plug any weakness
April 10, 2024
England v India, 2nd ODI, Lord's
India must solve their middle-order muddle - the big three can't do it all
Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli have an awesome record but aside from that trio there remain question marks over India's batting line-up not least around Suresh Raina
April 13, 2024
England v India, 2nd ODI, Lord's
Kohli defends Dhoni after boos at Lord's
The India captain brushed off criticism of the way MS Dhoni had approached the final phase of India's chase in the second ODI
April 09, 2024
England v India, 2nd ODI, Lord's
England face true test of ODI skills and mindset to keep series alive
As they did in the T20 series, India have taken an early lead on the back of some magic from Kuldeep Yadav and will be confident of inflicting a rare home series defeat on England
April 13, 2024
England v India, 1st ODI, Trent Bridge
Kuldeep scales new record for left-arm wristspin
He becomes the first of his kind to take a six-for, at a venue where England had broken the record for the highest team total twice
April 09, 2024
England v India, 1st ODI, Trent Bridge
Kuldeep Yadav's left-arm illegibles set England a summer-long challenge
The inability of England's batsmen to read the variations of India's wristspinner could send shockwaves through the summer
April 12, 2024
England v India, 1st ODI, Trent Bridge
Rohit leads India romp after Kuldeep's 6 for 25
April 09, 2024
England v India, 1st ODI, Nottingham
Fireworks expected as ODI giants prepare for battle
The top two ODI teams in the world will look to this series to sort out any issues ahead of next year's World Cup
April 15, 2024
England v India, 3rd T20I, Bristol
India lay down their marker as spin takes a backseat
England's T20 side is in a far less developed state than their ODI outfit, but it was a chastening defeat in Bristol where they saw a strong position blown away
April 09, 2024
England v India, 3rd T20I, Bristol
Rohit Sharma equals Colin Munro, and MS Dhoni's day of plenty
Hardik Pandya, meanwhile, became the first Indian player to score 30 and take four wickets in a T20I match
April 09, 2024
England v India, 3rd T20I, Bristol
Rohit Sharma's magnificent 100* leads India to series win
April 09, 2024
England v India, 3rd T20I, Bristol
Early bragging rights up for grabs for England or India in T20 decider
It's all to play for in the final T20I in Bristol as England and India seek the first spoils on offer in a long contest
April 10, 2024
England v India, 3rd T20I, Bristol
Flexibility key, but Dhoni needs batting cushion too
The Indian team management should take a leaf out of the Chennai Super Kings manual to get the best out of him with the bat
April 14, 2024
England v India, 2nd T20I, Cardiff
Merlyn's influence negates the wizardry of Kuldeep Yadav
England took a deep-creased approach to India's mystery spinner, and it paid enough dividends to draw them level in the series
April 09, 2024
England v India, 2nd T20I, Cardiff
Alex Hales turns it around with unbeaten 58 to level series for England
Hales played anchor in two crucial partnerships after England's disciplined bowling performance had kept India to a below-par score
April 09, 2024
England v India, 2nd T20I, Cardiff
England's chance to prove wristspin no nemesis
An off-day in Manchester suddenly leaves hosts in must-win as they ponder team balance and batting flexibility
April 15, 2024
England v India, 2nd T20I, Cardiff
David Willey questions India's tactic of aborted run-ups
The England allrounder said that he doesn't mind some confrontation on the field but his exchange with Bhuvneshwar was "something of nothing"
April 09, 2024
England v India, 1st T20I, Old Trafford
Brilliant Kuldeep Yadav, KL Rahul give India winning start
April 10, 2024
England v India, 1st T20I, Old Trafford
Can England-India match up to England-Colombia?
A bilateral T20I surely cannot compete with a World Cup knockout game, but two fearsome batting line-ups could well provide a feast for the ages at Old Trafford
April 15, 2024
England v India, 1st T20I, Manchester
Want to win every session, every ball - Virat Kohli
Kohli also hoped India could sort out their middle-order issues in ODIs over the course of the six white-ball games they play on their tour of England
April 10, 2024
England v India, 1st T20I, Old Trafford
Start of Indian summer offers true test of England's white-ball aspirations
April 10, 2024
India tour of England
Rahul or Raina: Who should play against England?
Both batsmen have brought their IPL forms to the UK. But who is best suited to be part of the Indian ODI middle order?
April 10, 2024
Ireland v India, 2nd T20I, Dublin
Rahul, Raina set up India's biggest T20I win
India made four changes to the side that beat Ireland on Wednesday. Siddarth Kaul was handed an India debut
April 14, 2024
Ireland v India, 2nd T20I, Malahide
India focus on experiments with Ireland series on the line
Virat Kohli wants to try different players in different roles as India's tour of the United Kingdom gathers steam
April 14, 2024
Ireland v India, 1st T20I, Malahide
Rohit, Dhawan set it up for wristspinners in huge win
India made the radical decision to drop Dinesh Karthik, the hero from their last T20I game in Sri Lanka
April 14, 2024
Ireland v India, 1st T20I, Malahide
Middle order the focus in India's Irish reunion
Eleven years after they last hosted India, Ireland have an opportunity to impress as Full Members
April 13, 2024
India v Afghanistan, Only Test, Bengaluru, 2nd day
Afghanistan 'by no means happy' with their performance
Afghanistan will need a lot more cricket against established Test teams' A sides if this promotion to Test is to work, their coach Phil Simmons feels
April 11, 2024
India v Afghanistan, only Test, 2nd day, Bengaluru
Afghanistan set shortest records on Test debut
India recorded their biggest innings victory and became the first Asian side to win inside two days
April 11, 2024
India v Afghanistan, Only Test, Bengaluru, 2nd day
Afghanistan's debut Test ends in two-day thrashing
Follow ESPNcricinfo's live blog of this historic Test in Bengaluru
April 12, 2024
India v Afghanistan, only Test, Bengaluru
Live report of Afghanistan's debut Test
Follow ESPNcricinfo's live report of Afghanistan's entry to Test cricket, against India in Bengaluru
April 11, 2024
India v Afghanistan, Only Test, Bengaluru, 1st day
Dhawan: First Indian to score century before lunch on first day of a Test
Most of the attention on Thursday was on Afghanistan who were making their debut in Test cricket, but the opening batsman demanded his own spotlight
April 15, 2024
Only Test, Bengaluru, 1st day
Afghanistan fight back after Vijay, Dhawan centuries
Follow ESPNcricinfo's live blog of this historic match in Bengaluru
April 12, 2024
India v Afghanistan, Only Test, Bengaluru
Formidable India wary of Test cricket's latest entrants
The odds will be heavily against Afghanistan, but even the world's No. 1 Test team won't take them lightly
April 11, 2024
India v Afghanistan, only Test, Bengaluru
A third spinner for a batsman - which way will India go?
The pitch in Bengaluru is unlikely to be dry because of the rain around, but it could have bounce
April 15, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Women's T20 Asia Cup 2018, Final Kuala Lumpur
Bangladesh beat six-time champions for maiden Asia Cup title
No. 8 Jahanara Alam dived to the striker's end and completed the second run to seal the three-wicket victory and clinch Bangladesh's maiden Asia Cup by defeating India for the second time in the tournament
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, Women's T20 Asia Cup 2018, Kuala Lumpur
India march to seventh straight Asia Cup final with Bisht three-for
Pakistan played out 69 dots, hit four fours and limped to 72. It proved too little against the six-time champions
April 08, 2024
India news
Arjun Tendulkar breaks into India Under-19 squad
Sachin Tendulkar's son, a left-arm quick, is set to play two four-day matches in Sri Lanka next month
April 16, 2024
Women's T20 Asia Cup
Spinners help India retain top position
A day after they were handed their first loss in the history of Asia Cup, India chased down 108 with ease to stage a seven-wicket win against Sri Lanka in Kuala Lumpur
April 08, 2024
India women v Bangladesh women, Asia Cup, Kuala Lumpur
Rumana fashions Bangladesh's first win over India
The allrounder followed three wickets and a run-out with a career-best 42 not out to hand India women their first loss in the Asia Cup
April 08, 2024
Women's T20 Asia Cup
India too strong for brittle Thailand
Harmanpreet Kaur's three-for and a 17-ball 27 leads Thailand's rout
April 10, 2024
Malaysia v India, Women's T20 Asia Cup, Kuala Lumpur
India decimate Malaysia with 142-run win in tournament opener
Mithali Raj's unbeaten 97 powered India to a score that was far too much for Malaysia, who were shot out for 27 in the tournament's opening match
April 13, 2024
'Can't see any other captain pulling off a title win like this'
Reactions to Chennai Super Kings becoming champions of IPL 2018
April 10, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Delhi
Reactions to Rishabh Pant's blistering hundred - 'A message to India's selectors'
Social media was full of praise for Rishabh Pant's 128 off 63 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad
April 10, 2024
CSK v RCB, IPL 2018, Pune
A tactical masterstroke from Dhoni? Or a bit lucky?
Dropping a wristspinner for an extra overseas fast bowler put the onus on CSK's fingerspinners, and they took with 5 for 40
April 08, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Rohit uses 'perfect platform' to change Mumbai fortunes
The Mumbai Indians captain said he would continue batting at No. 4 to help bring stability to the middle order, much like he did with a match-winning 94 against RCB
April 08, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Was Virat Kohli batting for the not-out?
The RCB captain slowed down despite a rising asking rate, but he was doing it to keep his team's net run-rate up
April 10, 2024
Indian Premier League 2018
Talking points: Sunrisers nearly throw it away
They were sloppy on the field and with the bat, but got away with a last-ball win
April 15, 2024
India v England, 3rd women's ODI, Nagpur
Raj's record half-century hands India series victory
The India captain broke the record for most 50-plus scores in women's ODIs to clinch the series 2-1 against England in Nagpur
April 15, 2024
India v England, 2nd women's ODI, Nagpur
Ecclestone takes career-best 4-14, India tumble to 113
India were bundled out for a mere 113, with Sophie Ecclestone and Danielle Hazell sharing eight wickets, as England cantered to an eight-wicket victory to level the series
April 11, 2024
India v England, 1st women's ODI, Nagpur
Poonam and Bisht win India a last-wicket thriller
An unbeaten 18-run stand for the tenth wicket took India past the finish line after the hosts were reduced to 190 for 9
April 11, 2024
India v England, T20 tri-series, Mumbai
Mandhana, Patil break India's six-game rut
England were bowled out for 107 as India wrapped up their first win of the home season with 26 balls to spare
April 15, 2024
India v Australia, Tri-Nation Women's T20 Series, Mumbai
Rodrigues' fearlessness a new nature of women's cricket - Lanning
Australia's captain heaps praise on teenaged sensation, who became the youngest Indian half-centurion in women's T20Is
April 13, 2024
India v Australia, Tri-Nation Women's T20 Series, Mumbai
Megan Schutt's hat-trick knocks out India
Pacer snuffs out Indian chase, after Elyse Villani and Beth Mooney's Australian record third-wicket stand in T20Is fires visiting team to a hefty 186
April 09, 2024
India women v England women, T20I triseries, Mumbai
'This one's for my dad' - Danielle Wyatt
After becoming only the second women's player to smash two T20I tons, Danielle Wyatt picked her 124 against India in another world-record chase as the most memorable
April 09, 2024
Tri-Nation Women's T20 Series 2018
Wyatt's 124 powers England in record chase
The opener's blistering 64-ball 124 was instrumental in England gunning down a chase of 199 against India in Mumbai
April 10, 2024
India v Australia, Women's T20 Tri-Series, Mumbai
Should have stayed until the 20th over - Mandhana
Despite top-scoring for India with a 41-ball 67, the opener blamed herself rather than the misfiring middle order for Thursday's defeat to Australia
April 09, 2024
India v Australia, Tri-Nation Women's T20 series 2017-18, Mumbai
Mooney, bowlers power Australia to six-wicket win
Australia dominated again, thanks to Beth Mooney's 45, two wickets each from Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner, and India's inability to prop up Smriti Mandhana's third successive half-century
April 10, 2024
Women's tri-series 2018
Increased interest around women's cricket has been brilliant - Perry
The Australia allrounder is thrilled at the attention the women's game has been getting over the last couple of years, and is all praise for the atmosphere she has experienced at Indian grounds
April 14, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd women's ODI, Vadodara
Always going to play more aggressively than others - Healy
The centurion said scoring a blistering 133 gave her a "relief" after her 37-ball 19 in the second ODI of the series, which Australia sweeped 3-0 and saw as "revenge" after the World Cup semi-final loss last year
April 14, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Nidahas Trophy, final, Colombo
Dinesh Karthik's magic eight balls
A ball-by-ball breakdown of Dinesh Karthik's title-winning cameo
April 16, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Nidahas Trophy, final, Colombo
'This is Karthik's moment'
Twitter reacts to an unbelievable innings from Dinesh Karthik
April 09, 2024
India v Bangladesh, Nidahas T20 tri-series final, Colombo
India clinch title with Karthik's stunning last-ball six
Bangladesh have chosen not to change the side that won against Sri Lanka on Friday, meaning Nazmul Islam - the left-arm spin-bowling specialist who did not deliver a single ball in that game - retains his place
April 09, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd women's ODI, Vadodara
Healy 133 leads Australia to massive victory
Alyssa Healy's maiden international hundred took Australia to their highest score against India ever, and a 3-0 clean sweep in the ODI series
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Nidahas Trophy final, Premadasa
India wary of Bangladesh's 'tenacity' - Karthik
While Bangladesh have made great progress over the past few years, the India wicketkeeper-batsman says that a loss to them is still cause for mild embarrassment
April 15, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Nidahas Trophy final, Premadasa
India's youth v Bangladesh's seniors in title clash
While Washington Sundar, Vijay Shankar, and Manish Pandey have impressed for India, Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim have shepherded tricky chases for Bangladesh
April 15, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd Women's ODI, Baroda
Perry, Bolton and Mooney dismantle India
The three Australians struck half-centuries each to set up a score of 287 and spinners Jess Jonassen and Amanda-Jade Wellington harnessed all of that scoreboard pressure to limit India to 227
April 12, 2024
India women v Australia women, 2nd ODI, Baroda
Mithali Raj set to return for must-win game
India's ODI captain has hinted that Jemimah Rodrigues will make way for her return from illness rather than the experienced Punam Raut
April 10, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo
Rohit and Sundar carry India into final
For Bangladesh, Taskin Ahmed was left out. Replacing him was Abu Hider in the XI
April 15, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo
Bangladesh, India look to build on recent gains
Rain is forecast in Colombo, and the teams must prepare themselves for what could be a stop-start contest
April 16, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo
'Want to create Bangladesh brand of T20 cricket' - Mahmudullah
The stand-in captain admits his team does not have power-hitters, but they can compensate by taking calculated risks against vulnerable bowlers
April 15, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, Nidahas T20 tri-series, Colombo
Thakur, Pandey fashion India's emphatic win
Sri Lanka were without their regular captain Dinesh Chandimal who has been suspended for two T20Is due to an over-rate ban. He was replaced by fast bowler Suranga Lakmal.
April 09, 2024
India Women v Australia Women, 1st ODI, Vadodara
Jonassen, Bolton rout Mithali-less India Women
India lose eight wickets to spin; No. 9 batter Pooja Vastrakar offers lone resistance with maiden ODI half-century
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo
Bruised attacks seek respite as teams scrap for advantage
Sri Lanka would still be hurting after the hiding their bowlers were handed by Bangladesh, but their in-form top-order is capable of testing India's resolve
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo
Variations key to Unadkat's T20 recipe
Variation is not just about bowling different balls but cleverly varying lengths too, says India left-arm fast bowler
April 10, 2024
India v Australia, 1st women's ODI, Baroda
'We have learned from the World Cup loss' - Lanning
The Australia women captain has said her team will respond better to pressure against a resurgent Indian side ahead of the first ODI in Baroda
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo
Dhawan, Unadkat brush aside Bangladesh
Mahmudullah said he would have bowled first too
April 16, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Nidahas T20I tri-series, Colombo
India look to make up lost ground against depleted Bangladesh
After having lost to the hosts in the tournament opener, India face a side that have come into this series a little bruised
April 15, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo
Powerplay woes cost India - Dhawan
Kusal Perera's 27-run over off Shardul Thakur helped Sri Lanka set the early tempo in their chase
April 09, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st T20I, Nidahas Trophy, Premadasa
Kusal Perera's assault helps Sri Lanka hunt down 175
India play two wicketkeepers in Pant, Karthik; Sri Lanka leave out Suranga Lakmal
April 09, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st T20I, Nidahas Trophy, Premadasa
Can Sri Lanka, India cope with absence of key players?
India have rested several first-choice players, including Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, while Sri Lanka will miss Angelo Mathews and Asela Gunaratne, who are unavailable through injury
April 14, 2024
Australia Women in India 2017-18
Injured Goswami out of Australia ODI series
A 15-member squad named on Tuesday featured many players who had played key roles in beating South Africa 2-1 away from home
April 13, 2024
South Africa women v India women, 5th T20I, Cape Town
Raj, Rodrigues help India achieve away-series double
The pair added 98 for the second wicket to set up India's total of 166, which they defended with aplomb courtesy three wickets each from Shikha Pandey, Rumeli Dhar and Rajeshwari Gayakwad
April 15, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd T20I, Cape Town
India win T20 series despite South Africa's late onslaught
South Africa handed Christiaan Jonker a debut
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd T20I, Cape Town
India, South Africa come full circle for tour's final act
Seven weeks ago, India began their tour of South Africa at Newlands. They return there with all to play for in the T20I series decider
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd T20I, Cape Town
We're confident of tackling Kuldeep - Behardien
The allrounder believes South Africa have overcome the problems against wristspin that haunted them through the ODI series
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd T20I, Centurion
CSA trial music between balls in T20 cricket
Cricket South Africa is using the series against India to explore the possibility of playing music in between each delivery of a T20 match
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd T20I, Centurion
Klaasen, Duminy fifties help South Africa draw level
The threat of rain - which washed out the preceding women's T20I after only 15.3 overs of play - was the major influence behind JP Duminy's decision at the toss
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 4th T20I, Centurion
India's 2-1 lead becomes unassailable after washout
South Africa looked set for a big total after fifties from Lizelle Lee and Dane van Niekerk, but a downpour in the 16th over ensured no further play could take place
April 14, 2024
India women in South Africa 2017-18
Lot of work needed on our spin bowling - Raj
Mithali Raj has identified spin bowling and lower-order batting as key areas of improvement as India build towards the Women's World T20 to take place in West Indies in November
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd T20I, Centurion
Embattled South Africa face must-win situation
The hosts need to figure out their team balance and find a way to match India in every department if they are to keep the series alive
April 15, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st T20I, Johannesburg
South Africa's short-ball plan slides wide
South Africa's plan of bowling short to bridge the gap between India's experienced, confident batsmen and their own struggles went awry when their inexperienced bowlers erred in line
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st T20I, Johannesburg
Dhawan, Bhuvneshwar give India 1-0 lead
Teams batting second have won each of the last four T20Is at the Wanderers
April 15, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd women's T20I, Johannesburg
Ismail's five-for keeps series alive for South Africa
India paid for an insipid lower-order collapse with their first defeat in the T20 series, as South Africa stayed alive with a five-wicket victory at the Wanderers, with two matches left in the series
April 13, 2024
India in South Africa 2017-18
A glimmer of hope for Suresh Raina
With India still searching for a fix in the ODI middle order ahead of next year's World Cup, a good performance in the T20Is against South Africa could set the batsman on the road to a long-term comeback
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st T20I, Johannesburg
New-look SA aim for redemption after ODI debacle
After the 5-1 defeat in the ODIs, the hosts will be led by JP Duminy in the T20Is while Suresh Raina may feature in India' XI
April 15, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd T20I, East London
Raj, Mandhana fifties put India 2-0 up
A 106-run opening stand, underpinned by fifties from Mithali Raj and Smriti Mandhana, handed South Africa a nine-wicket drubbing in the second match of the five-match series
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 6th ODI, Centurion
Kohli's 35th ODI ton helps India wallop South Africa 5-1
India captain Virat Kohli chose to bowl first in the final ODI, in Centurion, with the aim to "get used to a situation they might encounter in a crunch game"
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 6th ODI, Centurion
Back to Centurion, but for a dead rubber
The game will be a chance to rest players like Jasprit Bumrah and Kagiso Rabada although South Africa should be more desperate for a face-saving win than India's quest for 5-1
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st women's T20I, Potchefstroom
Mithali Raj, Anuja Patil lead India to 1-0 with seven-wicket win
The opener made an unbeaten 54 while the offspinner took 2 for 23 to consign South Africa to a seven-wicket loss
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 5th ODI, Port Elizabeth
Rohit, wristspinners fetch India first ODI series win in SA
India unchanged for their second chance at wrapping up a series win
April 15, 2024
India women in South Africa 2017-18
India women brace for a series with many implications
With the World T20 is less than seven months away, the series against South Africa will test the readiness of Harmanpreet Kaur's side for the big event, and show how much work remains to be done
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 4th ODI, Port Elizabeth
Wristspin in focus again as South Africa return to green
The hosts need another win to keep the series alive. Both teams might also want to keep an eye on the weather, with showers forecast for the afternoon in Port Elizabeth
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 5th ODI, Port Elizabeth
The secret behind India's success against Amla
Many legendary fast bowlers have delivered many hundred balls at Amla in international cricket, but no one has ever nailed him lbw more than two times. Bumrah has done it thrice, in one tour
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 4th ODI, Johannesburg
Dhawan, the most prolific India batsman after 100 ODIs
A look at all the statistical highlights from Shikhar Dhawan's smashing century in his 100th ODI
April 09, 2024
South Africa women v India women, 3rd ODI, Potchefstroom
Du Preez, Wolvaardt, Ismail deny India ODI whitewash
While Laura Wolvaardt and Mignon du Preez played protagonists in South Africa's first win in the three-match series, captain Dane van Niekerk's cameo and India's sloppy fielding aided the hosts' seven-wicket triumph
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 4th ODI, Johannesburg
Miller, Klaasen hammer spinners to keep series alive
On a hard pitch expected to be good for strokeplay - the staple for limited-overs cricket at Wanderers, especially on Pink Day - India won the toss and opted to bat in search of their first ODI series win in South Africa
April 09, 2024
South Africa vs India, 4th ODI, Johannesburg, 2018
Dominant India eye series win on Pink Day
South Africa need to maintain their unbeaten record on Pink Day in Johannesburg to prevent India from wrapping up the six-match series
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 4th ODI, Johannesburg
India's new gung-ho approach to the middle overs
In recent years, India have been beaten on flat tracks because their batsmen waited too long to accelerate. But on Wednesday in Cape Town, they began rectifying that
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd ODI, Cape Town
Kohli runs his way to a hundred
Virat Kohli, once again, broke many records while completing his 34th ODI hundred in Cape Town
April 11, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd women's ODI, Kimberley
'The diligence Goswami has put in to preserve herself is unparalleled'
A wrist injury had left the India seamer "very worried" before the South Africa tour, but she overcame that to become the first woman to 200 ODI wickets
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd women's ODI, Kimberley
Mandhana, spinners smash South Africa to seal series win
In pursuit of 303, South Africa folded for 124, of which opener Lizelle Lee made 73 at a strike-rate of nearly 100
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd ODI, Cape Town
Kohli, wristspinners trample South Africa again
Heinrich Klaasen and Lungi Ngidi were handed their maiden caps, while India went in with an unchanged XI in their bid to ensure they don't lose the series
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd ODI, Cape Town
India aim for 3-0 at South Africa's favourite ODI venue
A win ensures India cannot lose the six-match series, but injury-hit South Africa return to Newlands, a place where they've won 28 of the 33 ODIs played
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd ODI, Cape Town
Dhawan confident that India have 'all bases covered'
The India opener also defended Rohit Sharma's batting form, saying the India vice-captain required 'just one innings' to get back in form
April 15, 2024
South Africa v India, ICC Women's Championship, 1st ODI, Kimberley
Mandhana, Goswami, Pandey rout South Africa
Smriti Mandhana's 98-ball 84 and fast bowlers Jhulan Goswami and Shikha Pandey's combined returns of 7 for 47 in 17.2 overs, helped India to a thumping 88-run win against South Africa
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd ODI, Centurion
Two runs to go, let's take lunch
Fans were left bemused after umpires called lunch with India two short of their target - with nine wickets and 31 overs to spare
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd ODI, Centurion
India spinners bring aggression with their slowness
Despite years of spin bowling being reduced to a chore of not letting batsmen get under the ball, Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav are inviting them to do exactly that
April 16, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd ODI, Centurion
South Africa's lowest total at home
Yuvendra Chahal, meanwhile, claimed the second-best figures by an India bowler against South Africa ever
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd ODI, Centurion
South Africa knocked over by wristspin once again
Virat Kohli chose to chase with an unchanged XI in Centurion, where he expects the two new white balls to move a little in the morning but batting to become easier in the afternoon
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd ODI, Centurion
South Africa face stern wristspin test, without their bulwarks
In the absence of AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis, South Africa will have to find a way to get past Virat Kohli and India to prevent the series from drifting away
April 15, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd ODI, Centurion
'I don't see any difficulties in batting at No. 4' - Rahane
India are running with Ajinkya Rahane in the middle order because he does well on quick pitches, the kind that will be in use for the 2019 World Cup
April 15, 2024
Under-19 World Cup 2017-18
Through support and camaraderie, India achieve 18-month goal
"We have spent two years preparing for it. There will be emotions when we say goodbye. Even if we don't go on to be a part of a senior World Cup winning team, we will have this to remember," said India's captain Prithvi Shaw
April 08, 2024
Under-19 World Cup 2017-18
'Ahead by a country mile, all the way'
A commanding performance in the Under-19 World Cup final capped a tournament which they dominated from start to finish. India, the fourth is with you!
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, Under-19 World Cup final, Mount Maunganui
Manjot Kalra leads India Under-19 to World Cup glory
The opener smashed an unbeaten 101 off 102 balls to steer a chase of 217 and give the side an unprecedented fourth Under-19 World Cup title
April 15, 2024
Australia v India, Under-19 World Cup 2018, final, Mount Maunganui
Untested India favourites as teams tussle for title
With India possessing in-form openers, a healthy mix of allrounders and an injury-free squad, Australia have more questions to answer ahead of the big final
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st ODI, Durban
Kohli completes a unique set of centuries
Kohli's 189-run third-wicket stand with Ajnikya Rahane was also the third-highest ODI stand for any wicket against South Africa
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st ODI, Durban
Kohli 112 bests du Plessis 120 as India go 1-0 up
As much as South Africa want to experiment ahead of the World Cup, they saw a flat pitch in Durban, knew the new ball would move more under lights, and made a straightforward decision to bat
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st ODI, Durban
India sense ODI opportunity in de Villiers' absence
Despite having dominated much of the Tests, South Africa will have to contend with a confident ODI team, without their best player in the format
April 15, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st ODI, Durban
'Rahane a strong candidate for No. 4' - Kohli
On quicker pitches, in conditions similar to England where the 2019 World Cup will be played, Ajinkya Rahane can fit in to India's set-up as an opener or a middle-order batsman
April 13, 2024
India v Pakistan, Under-19 World Cup semi-final, Christchurch
Shubman Gill's selfless batting, and his red handkerchief superstition
The India Under-19 batsman showed remarkable composure during his match-winning hundred in the World Cup semi-final against Pakistan
April 09, 2024
India v Pakistan, Under-19 World Cup 2018, semifinal, Christchurch
Gill and Porel power India into World Cup final
The three-time champions will not face Australia in the final on Saturday
April 10, 2024
India v Pakistan, Under-19 World Cup 2018, semi-final, Christchurch
Nerveless Fawad to prodigious Sarfaraz, the best of India v Pakistan
India-Pakistan clashes have never been short of passion and excitement at the Under-19 World Cup. We look at five memorable clashes from previous editions
April 11, 2024
India v Pakistan, Under-19 World Cup 2018, semifinal, Christchurch
Another India-Pakistan duel, but without the hype
You wouldn't find fans hassling for tickets, security personnel rushing to get mechanisms in place, television cameras trailing players, and lengthy press conferences, but that is not to say there is no excitement
April 08, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
This win will be remembered for a long time - Kohli
India's captain felt vindicated in his assessment that India came close to winning in the first two Tests of this series after a "sweet" win in Johannesburg that he compared with Lord's 2014
April 15, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Battered and bruised Elgar says Test should have been called off
Despite playing arguably his finest Test innings, Dean Elgar suggested too great a risk had been taken with player safety when play was allowed to continue
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
Ishant Sharma, India's lifeline
He is rarely bowling any bad balls and because of the pressure he created at one end in Johannesburg, South Africa were always on the hook
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
South Africa beaten at their own game
They achieved the series victory, but having the final Test taken off them will hurt Faf du Plessis' side for some time to come
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
'Hope the critics will be eating their words for dinner tonight!'
Twitter reactions to India's win over South Africa in the third Test on a spicy track in Johannesburg
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
A first in Test history: 120 wickets up for grabs, 120 wickets taken
Although it was bowlers' series, Dean Elgar recorded the third instance of a South African batsman carrying his bat
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
India end series with triumph on extremely tough pitch
The wildly fascinating and dangerous Wanderers Test continued the rollercoaster ride in the first session of the fourth day with Dean Elgar and Hashim Amla courageously fronting up and ending the truncated first session with an unbeaten 64-run stand for t
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
Wanderers not far from facing serious sanctions
Officials at the Wanderers would have breathed a sigh of relief when play resumed on the fourth morning but they should not hold their breath on an all-clear
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 4th day
Umpires to remain alert for pitch behaviour
The match referee will not compromise the safety of the players. If it continues to behave dangerously, the match could still be called off
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
India show courage and conviction on tricky surface
On a highly uncertain third-day surface, India's batsmen stared the devil in the eye and bore everything it threw at them
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
Challenging pitch, but not dangerous - Rahane
The batsman insisted the ball that hit Dean Elgar in the helmet did not behave in an extraordinary manner, and said India, having 'prepared turners' for the home series against South Africa in 2015-16, had expected to play on pitches like this one at the
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
We asked for pace and bounce, not grass - Gibson
South Africa coach Ottis Gibson insisted that while they asked for surfaces that would assist their pace attack, the exaggerated bounce and lateral movement was unexpected
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
Test match set to resume after uneven-bounce deliberations
The umpires took the players off 19 minutes before scheduled stumps on day three because of concerns over their safety, but after a meeting between the match referee and the two captains, it has been decided to resume play as scheduled on day four
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
What we know after a bruising day at the Wanderers
The third Test in Johannesburg hangs in the balance after a day marked by inconsistent bounce and batsmen getting hit on the body
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
Kohli becomes India's highest scoring Test captain
He went past Sunil Gavaskar and MS Dhoni to take the record
April 09, 2024
India v Bangladesh, Under-19 World Cup, quarter-final, Queenstown
Porel's return, India's offensive and sledging in vernacular
India's aggression, Bangladesh's diffidence and an animated war of words between the two sides - a look at all the talking points from the quarter-final
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
The pitch gives the physios a workout
In less than three days, the physios were called upon seven times to treat batsmen hurt by deliveries that misbehaved on the Wanderers pitch
April 11, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
Kohli, Rahane and lower order put India on top
M Vijay and Virat Kohli batted exceptionally to make sure India lost only three wickets in yet another extremely tough first session of a day
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day
'This is not a cricket pitch, this is dangerous'
Was the pitch put out for the Johannesburg Test dangerous to the players' well being? The cricket world has its say
April 09, 2024
India v Bangladesh, quarter-final, Under-19 World Cup 2018, Queenstown
Gill, Abhishek fifties set up semi-final clash with Pakistan
The duo combined to stroke decisive knocks to lead India past 250 before Bangladesh were bowled out in 42.1 overs
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, 2nd day, Johannesburg
Bumrah: We expected wickets to fall in bunches
The India fast bowler reflected on the importance of discipline and simplicity on a bowler-friendly wicket like the one at Wanderers
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, 2nd day, Johannesburg
Let's not belittle the art of pitch-making
If South Africa manage to come out victorious, you can imagine that India might ask for the wrestling pits of Haryana to be turned rectangular for their next tour
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, 2nd day, Johannesburg
Johannesburg: India's favourite venue for bowling
India's record at the Wanderers is an outlier when it comes to away touring
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 2nd day
India have noses ahead in second-innings shootout
In extremely tough batting conditions, nightwatchman Kagiso Rabada batted for almost the whole first session, and punished India's second string of quicks in the company of Hashim Amla
April 11, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, 1st day, Johannesburg
Got to keep yourself motivated on the sidelines - Phehlukwayo
The allrounder wasn't a frontunner to play in this series, or in Tests at all; but he made a valuable contribution on the first day
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 1st day
Kohli's fire and Pujara's ice do the trick for India
On a pitch with copious amounts of seam movement, two very different batsmen did in large parts what comes naturally to them to lay a platform for India
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 1st day
Pujara: 53 balls, 0 runs
Also, in terms of average, it has been the India openers' worst series of three or more Tests ever
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg, 1st day
South Africa ahead after 11-wicket day
India resisted the temptation of bowling on a green pitch with moisture retained from overnight rain; and chose to bat after winning the toss for the first time in the series
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Can India maintain their unbeaten Wanderers record?
India have never lost a Test in Johannesburg, and they have never been whitewashed in South Africa. Both those records are under threat as the hosts push for 3-0 with a green pitch and overcast conditions to aid them
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
'Wanderers has been a special venue for us' - Kohli
India's captain hopes his team can take inspiration from past deeds at the Bullring, particularly the Test match they dominated for large periods on their 2013-14 tour of South Africa
April 12, 2024
India U-19s v Zimbabwe U-19s, ICC Under-19 World Cup, Group B, Mount Maunganui
Gill, spinners lead rout of Zimbabwe
India sealed a comprehensive 10-wicket win against Zimbabwe to maintain an all-win record in the group stages and will play their knockout clash, in all likelihood against Bangladesh, in Queenstown on January 26
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 5th day
'So many soft dismissals in one match hurt a lot' - Kohli
India's captain has asked every member of the team to reflect on the soft dismissals and errors made by them
April 14, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 5th day
'I'm not sitting here comforting my guys' - Kohli
India's captain said he wanted his players 'be hard on themselves' after the defeat in Centurion, while responding combatively to questions about selection and his team's overseas record in his post-match press conference
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 5th day
Ngidi emulates Klusener, India's top six struggles
Stats highlights from the fifth day of the second Test between South Africa and India in Centurion
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 5th day
Debutant Ngidi's 6 for 39 seals series for South Africa
It was a brown banana peel for South Africa, but they adapted to a subcontinent-style track with great skill to win back the Freedom Trophy
April 11, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 4th day
Making sense of India's unusual tactics
Why did India delay taking the new ball? And why did Shami bowl only one over in the middle session? Here's Sidharth Monga's take on those questions and others
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 4th day
Did India lose the plot in the middle session?
In Test cricket, as in life, there comes situations that define you as a team. For India, that moment arrived during the post-lunch session of the fourth day
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 4th day
Elgar hopes to heal the scars from India
South Africa's defeat on turning tracks in India in 2015 ended a nine-year unbeaten run and they are burning for revenge
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 4th day
Ngidi leaves India reeling in 287 chase
Three wickets from Mohammed Shami blew the Centurion Test open though South Africa remained favourites as they went to lunch leading by 201 with five wickets in hand
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 3rd day
Virat Kohli penalised for poor on-field behaviour
The India captain was fined 25% of his match fee and received one demerit point for his conduct with on-field umpire Michael Gough on the third day in Centurion
April 16, 2024
India v PNG, Under-19 World Cup, Group B, Mount Maunganui
Anukul Roy's five-for leads rout of PNG
A second win for India in Group B has all but ensured their place in the quarter-finals of the Under-19 World Cup
April 15, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 3rd day
Kohli's excellence in isolation
Surely he remembers Adelaide when he carried them almost all alone? He is desperate to avoid a repeat
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 3rd day
SuperSport Park conditions '100%' like bowling in India - Morkel
"I have played cricket here all my life, I have never seen a wicket like this at SuperSport Park. It's unheard of that a spinner bowls that amount of overs on the first day. There's a very subcontinental feel to it," said South Africa's fast bowler
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 3rd day
A start-stop final session stalls India's momentum
In 5.1 overs, the visitors went from not wanting to take the field because of a wet outfield to wanting to stay on after seeing the ball swing around
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 3rd day
Kohli's stellar conversion rate from 100 to 150
No other batsman has scored as many 150-plus scores as Virat Kohli in the last seven years
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 3rd day
Kohli, Bumrah lead India's fight but South Africa still ahead
A rollicking seventh-wicket partnership between Virat Kohli and R Ashwin enabled India to narrow their first-innings deficit to 48 by lunch on day three in Centurion
April 15, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 2nd day
I have to take responsibility as the senior fast bowler - Ishant
Having gathered a reputation for being India's difficult-pitch bowler, the Ishant Sharma said he was "always up" for the challenge of doing the dirty work of bowling long spells
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 2nd day
Fit-again Ngidi scales new high at home ground
After months of rehabilitation following a stress fracture, the quick claimed his maiden Test wicket at SuperSport Park and asked questions of a world-class batting line-up
April 14, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 2nd day
Kohli's unscrambled mind cashes in on conditions
India's captain might have the conditions going for him, but he still had to face some high-quality bowlers executing their plans to near perfection
April 11, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 2nd day
SA throw the bait again but Kohli doesn't bite this time
Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi tried to fox the India captain the same way Vernon Philander had done at Newlands but he left balls outside off and survived the ones that nipped in
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, U-19 World Cup, Mount Maunganui
Speedy Nagarkoti, Mavi spring a surprise on Australia
The two Indian quicks generated speeds in excess of 145kph and rattled Australia who were expecting a trial by spin
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 2nd day
R Ashwin's rare feat in Centurion
Stats analysis from the second day in Centution where R Ashwin finished with four wickets and South Africa were bowled out for 335
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 2nd day
Kohli's 85* keeps South Africa's attack at bay
A half-century from Faf du Plessis extended South Africa's first-innings total to 335 as India picked up the last four wickets for 66 runs on the second morning in Centurion
April 11, 2024
Australia v India, U-19 World Cup, Mount Maunganui
Shaw, Kalra set up India's dominating win
Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti generated speeds in excess of 140 kmph, and took three wickets apiece to help bowl out Australia for 228
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 1st day
We would have liked the pitch quicker - Markram
It was not quicker, bouncier or scarier than Newlands but the uncharacteristic SuperSport Park pitch has not drawn any criticism from the men who have to play on it. At least, not yet.
April 11, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 1st day
Pandya's brilliance, fine. Then what?
It shouldn't always take pieces of magic for India to create the best chance to win a Test in South Africa. There are still 14 wickets to be taken, and India cannot afford to rely on magic for them
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 1st day
I was just dogged enough - Ashwin
Ashwin found a pitch that gave him some turn, and he has not just kept India alive but he has given them the upper hand despite losing the toss and watching their main fast bowlers give away runs like millionaires
April 12, 2024
ICC Under-19 World Cup 2018
Not looking to rush U-19 players into national side - Dravid
The India U-19 head coach feels the focus should rather be on moulding these players to become first-class and India A ready
April 11, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion, 1st day
India fight back with three last-hour wickets
India made three changes, with KL Rahul, Parthiv Patel and Ishant Sharma replacing Shikhar Dhawan, Wriddhiman Saha and Bhuvneshwar Kumar
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion
Can India pull off a heist at SA's stronghold?
After India fell short in the first Test in Cape Town, their next challenge - at SuperSport Park, where South Africa have their best win percentage - would be to save the series
April 12, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion
Kohli's subcontinent habit that doesn't work in South Africa
Virat Kohli's habit of striding in to defend a wide delivery - through which he exposes himself to a dismissal by playing them - hasn't changed since 2015
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion
SuperSport curator feels the heat ahead of Test debut
Bryan Bloy, the curator at Centurion, described the intensity of his job as being higher than in any of his previous positions
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 2nd Test, Centurion
Not saying Rahane will not start in this game - Kohli
India's captain mocked those asking for Rahane's inclusion in the XI, claiming that "no one" had wanted him to play in the last Test
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Big Vern reels in the big fish
Over the course of 13 balls delivered from his favourite Wynberg End, Vernon Philander set Virat Kohli up and sent him back with the most artful of knockout blows
April 13, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 4th day
'A master of his craft'
Vernon Philander took the plaudits after a career-best effort gave South Africa the series lead in a low-scoring encounter at Newlands
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 4th day
India should rue fatal first day
It's easy to fall for recency bias and blame a fourth-innings collapse for losing a winnable contest, but India know their bowlers and batsmen really let the Newlands Test slip in the first innings
April 11, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Rohit, Dhawan and the limits of 'current form'
Runs against Sri Lanka earned Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan their places in India's XI for Cape Town, ahead of Ajinkya Rahane and KL Rahul respectively, but neither justified his selection
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 4th day
Philander dominates at Newlands, yet again
The fast bowler won his third Man-of-the-Match award on his home ground, while Wriddhiman Saha set a new catches record for Indian wicketkeepers
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 4th day
South Africa 1-0 up after 18 wickets in 64 overs
Like a heavy metal song that begins in the guise of a gentle melody, India simply blew people away at Newlands
April 10, 2024
India in South Africa 2017-18
Afterlife in the Newlands turf
Eddie Barlow and Hylton Ackerman are among the famous names whose ashes have been scattered on the Newlands outfield, but you don't need to have been a cricketer to make this famous ground your final resting place
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 3rd day
Persistent showers force third day washout in Cape Town
The entire third day of the Newlands Test was lost to rain, although there might not have been too many people complaining as a result considering Cape Town is in the middle of a severe drought
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
India could chase 350 to win - Pujara
While Kagiso Rabada believed the pitch was difficult, the India batsman said the visitors could overhaul anything around 350 in the final innings to go 1-0 up in the series
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Capet Town, 2nd day
A day when Pandya talked, and walked it too
The impact of the 24-year-old allrounder's 93 runs and two wickets in this Test will be seen soon, but there is a larger impact of this effort that merits commendation
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Did we see the first and the last of South Africa's pace quartet?
When Steyn went off the field, we were quickly faced with the reality that this quartet may not play many matches together
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
Pandya - 93 (95), other India batsmen - 102 (347)
Statistical highlights from Hardik Pandya's rapid knock at Newlands, including his share out of India's total, his scoring against South Africa's quicks and where his average stands now
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 2nd day
South Africa ahead despite Pandya's all-round heroics
India got through a very difficult session - they made only 48 runs in 25 overs - for the loss of Rohit Sharma
April 10, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 1st day
India's surprise moves turn into damp squib
Can surprising selection choices, unsuitable lines and lengths, and the dropped catch witnessed on the opening day justify the visitor's pre-series claims of preparedness?
April 15, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town, 1st day
India's dream start, and Amla's early dismissals
Stats highlights from an eventful first session in Cape Town
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town
South Africa make big strikes after falling for 286
India have gone in with aggression, and recent form, in mind and that meant Rohit Sharma was picked ahead of Ajinkya Rahane
April 09, 2024
South Africa v India, 1st Test, Cape Town
India face uncertain conditions with skill and hope
South Africa will be as determined to secure this series, what with the scores to settle from their last tour to India
April 10, 2024
India in South Africa 2017-18
South Africa v India: fierce rivalry or a memorable series?
No longer are India terrified travellers, but South Africa have home-ground advantage and a chance to avenge a horror 2015 tour. Either way, both teams are planning to have some fun in the coming months
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Mumbai
Unadkat, Pandey shine as India complete 3-0 sweep
India rested Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal and gave Mohammed Siraj an opportunity, while Sri Lanka brought in Danushka Gunathilaka and Dasun Shanaka in place of Chathuranga de Silva and the injured Angelo Mathews
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Mumbai
Hamstring strain puts Mathews out of action for two weeks
The injury has ruled him out of the third T20I against India on Sunday and could also put him in doubt for the start of the forthcoming Bangladesh tour
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Wankhede
Can punch-drunk Sri Lanka find some festive cheer?
With the series in the bag, India might consider handing a T20I debut to Tamil Nadu allrounder Washington Sundar or Baroda allrounder Deepak Hooda
April 12, 2024
Australia women in India 2018-19
India to host Australia, England for women's T20 tri-series
Australia will also play a three-match ODI series as part of the ICC Women's Championship in March next year
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Indore
'Rohilicious'
The cricket world reacts to Rohit Sharma's stunning T20I century in Indore
April 15, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Indore
Rohit hits the joint-fastest T20I century
Key numbers from the run fest in Indore
April 09, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Indore
Rohit's record ton blindsides SL, secures series for India
Sri Lanka brought in batsman Sadeera Samarawickrama and allrounder Chaturanga De Silva in place of Vishwa Fernando and Dasun Shanaka
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Indore
Sri Lanka brace for another battle with wristspin
The visitors need to find a way to cope with challenges rather than spontaneously combust if they are to keep the T20 series alive
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cuttack
Sri Lanka's worst defeat in T20Is
The loss by 93 runs is Sri Lanka's worst defeat in T20Is eclipsing the 85-run loss to Australia in Pallekele in 2016
April 09, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cuttack
Chahal bags four in India's biggest T20 win
Thisara Perera, the Sri Lanka captain, has chosen to bowl in the first T20I keeping in mind the possibility of dew setting in later in the evening
April 09, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cuttack
Sri Lanka sense chance against new-look India side
Sri Lanka have lost each of their last five T20Is, but they are up against an Indian side without Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Visakhapatnam
India's eighth successive bilateral series win
Statistical highlights of how the two teams fared in 2017, India's bilateral series-winning streak and Shikhar Dhawan crossing 4000 ODI runs
April 14, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Visakhapatnam
India scamper to eighth successive ODI series win
Sri Lanka, searching for their first series win in India, made one change with Sadeera Samarawickrama, taking the place of Lahiru Thirimanne.
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Visakhapatnam
Sri Lanka's shot at first series win in India
India have an opportunity to end the year without having lost a single bilateral series across formats
April 09, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Mohali
Rohit rewarded for sticking to 'set template'
To do it once can be a charm, but to accelerate so crazily to get three double hundreds after digging in first is a perfect combination of skill, fitness and mental approach to ODI batting
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Mohali
Rohit: three double-hundreds; Others: four
Stats highlights from Rohit Sharma's record-breaking day in Mohali
April 12, 2024
'What an innings, hitman!'
Rohit Sharma now has three ODI double centuries. If the reactions to his superlative knock are anything to go by, a triple hundred is not out of his reach.
April 10, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Mohali
Rohit's rampaging double-ton levels series
Sri Lanka's new captain Thisara Perera won another important toss in hazy, overcast conditions in Mohali, and asked India to bat again
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Mohali
India's batting under pressure as SL eye series win
Having trounced India in seam-friendly conditions in Dharamsala, Sri Lanka go to Mohali with a chance of ending an otherwise miserable ODI year on a high
April 10, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Dharamsala
'It is an eye-opener, we will learn from it' - Rohit
The stand-in India captain also spoke about why Ajinkya Rahane was left out, and what MS Dhoni's innings meant
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Dharamsala
India's lowest total at home when batting first
India's top order had one of the worst days in the team's history in ODIs. Here are some of the key numbers from their implosion
April 10, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Dharamsala
Sri Lanka rout India to snap 12-game losing streak
Both teams got their desired result at the toss as Sri Lanka's new ODI captain Thisara Perera chose to bowl first against India in Dharamsala
April 10, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Dharamsala
Sri Lanka's best chance to challenge Kohli-less India
The visitors, buoyed by the return of Angelo Mathews, Asela Gunaratne and Danushka Gunathilaka, seek to improve a woeful 2017 ODI record
April 11, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Dharamsala
'I do understand team's strengths and weaknesses' - Rohit
Rohit, who has led Mumbai Indians to three titles in the IPL, will lead India for the first time in the ODI series opener against Sri Lanka in Dharamsala
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 5th day
India aware of issues in slip cordon - Pujara
With fitness being on agenda, India players have become better athletes, their ground fielding has improved, but nobody from the camp has been able to say why the same fielders seem to resemble non-stick cookware at slips
April 14, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 5th day
India's record streak of nine consecutive series wins
Their 1-0 series win over Sri Lanka helped India match Australia's record of nine consecutive series wins from 2005-08, while Dhananjaya de Silva surpassed Viv Richards to score the highest fourth-innings score by a visiting batsman in India
April 11, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 5th day
Dhananjaya, Roshen deny India 2-0
With a bit of help from Ravindra Jadeja's front foot, Sri Lanka only lost one wicket in the first session of day five, as Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal kept alive their hopes of saving the Delhi Test
April 10, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 4th day
SL coach Pothas mulls fading light 'coincidence'
In the dying moments of the fourth day, Sri Lanka lost a wicket to a fast bowler minutes before it was deemed too dark for the quicks to operate and two in an over to a spinner before it became the last over of the day
April 14, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 4th day
Sri Lanka bewildered by visit from DDCA doctor
The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) sent its doctor on call to the Sri Lanka dressing room for a medical check-up during the lunch on the fourth day, but the purpose of the test and its methodology was lost on the Sri Lanka camp
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 4th day
SL's struggles with Delhi air may be genuine - Dhawan
After having seen his team-mate Shami vomit on the field, the India opener was more understanding of the visitors' discomfort, but he only went as far as giving them a benefit of doubt
April 14, 2024
Inida v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 4th day
Virat Kohli - 2818 international runs in 2017
That is the the third-highest tally ever recorded in a calendar year, behind only Kumar Sangakkara and Ricky Ponting
April 15, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 4th day
Jadeja, Shami keep India on course for 2-0
India secured a 163-run first innings lead after taking the last remaining Sri Lankan wicket in the sixth over of the fourth morning
April 11, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 3rd day
Not the kind of pitches we wanted - Shami
The India fast bowler said the team hasn't been provided with the pitches they wanted in preparation for the South Africa tour, but that they made for a good test of their fitness
April 10, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 3rd day
Chandimal and Mathews' Kotla marathon
Chandimal's sprint to 10 Test centuries, the end of Mathews' century drought, and other statistical highlights from the third day of the third Tet
April 11, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 3rd day
Centuries for Mathews and Chandimal but India still on top
After Sri Lanka's best session with the bat on this punishing tour of India, Angelo Mathews stood on the brink of ending a long and difficult wait
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 2nd day
Sri Lanka's struggles no Machiavellian plan
The outrage against Sri Lanka's struggles on the field on Sunday seemed to ignore the fact that being more used to high levels of pollution should not be a source of pride
April 11, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 2nd day
'We had players coming off and vomiting' - Pothas
Sri Lanka were unable to cope with conditions in Delhi, where the air quality dipped to "very unhealthy" levels on Sunday
April 14, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 2nd day
Delhi pollution interrupts India-Sri Lanka Test
In the post-lunch session, at least five of their fielders came out wearing masks and a little later they appeared not to have enough healthy players to put on the park
April 15, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 2nd day
Kohli: most double-centuries by a captain in Test history
Virat Kohli created a host of records with a blistering sixth double-ton on the second day of the third Test at Feroz Shah Kotla
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 2nd day
Kohli's 243 hands India massive advantage
Virat Kohli brought up his sixth double-hundred in Test cricket and showed no signs of stopping as India continued piling misery upon Sri Lanka at the Feroz Shah Kotla
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 1st day
Rahane won't be a wrong 'un in South Africa
Ajinkya Rahane's troubles deepened in Delhi but as Sanjay Bangar was quick to point out, his overseas record is "phenomenal"
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 1st day
Kohli breezes past 5000 runs with his 20th Test ton
His 283-run partnership with M Vijay was the highest India have ever recorded against Sri Lanka
April 09, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 1st day
Vijay, Kohli tons cement India's dominance
Smarting from their heaviest-ever defeat in the second Test in Nagpur, Sri Lanka made three changes to their side
April 09, 2024
Sri Lanka in India 2017-18
Monga: India's three openers have each others' backs
The competition between M Vijay, KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan may continue to get fiercer, but Vijay says it's the trio's friendship off the field that keeps confusion and mistrust at bay
April 15, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi
Must-win scenario beckons battle-weary Sri Lanka
They do not have a Test win in India and they must find one in Delhi to level the series
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 4th day
India experience will help identify the right characters - Pothas
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 4th day
'Lost a lot of focus worrying about Tests' - Rohit
Having scored his third Test century in Nagpur, Rohit Sharma admitted he had been prone to putting too much pressure on himself early in his Test career, and was now far more relaxed
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 4th day
Ashwin: quickest bowler to 300 wickets in Test history
He took the fewest matches and deliveries to reach the landmark besting Australian greats Dennis Lillee and Shane Warne
April 10, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 4th day
Contrasting year for Sri Lanka and India
Stats highlights from India's comprehensive win in Nagpur
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 4th day
Ashwin quickest to 300 wickets, India record joint-biggest win
It is not easy to keep turning up after you have wasted all the good fortune in one Test and then lost the second Test on the first day itself
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Nagpur, 3rd day
Pujara adds slip catching and quick singles to his armoury
With the tour of South Africa nearing, Pujara said that batsmen were getting used to being in the slip cordon since the overseas tours would require India to field three slips and a gully for long periods
April 14, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 3rd day
Kohli walks the Ponting path
Leaders of a winning team, check. Blessed with a strong bowling attack, check. Unstoppable run-machines, double check
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 3rd day
Kohli v Smith, and the art of hundreds as captain
Virat Kohli keeps piling on the records in 2017
April 10, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 3rd day
Kohli, Rohit bat Sri Lanka out of Nagpur Test
India continued to reap a rich harvest for all the hard work done sowing the crop on day two
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 2nd day
Vijay's sweet release after an eight-month wait
Injury had deprived him from his fans, but on Saturday, those familiar wristy flicks were back. So were the deft glides behind point. For a moment, it seemed like he'd never even left
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 2nd day
Vijay-Pujara's outstanding home record
Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara have been a superb combination for India, especially in home conditions
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 2nd day
Vijay, Pujara grind Sri Lanka into Nagpur dust
Take out the excessive assistance from the Kolkata surface, and the first session of day two in Nagpur might have been Sri Lanka's best session with the ball ... for no wicket
April 16, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 2nd day
You can't be missing straight balls at this level - Pothas
And while admitting that the SL batsmen let themselves down, Nic Pothas defended the shot selections that dismissed both Dinesh Chandimal and Niroshan Dickwella
April 13, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 1st day
Ashwin, Jadeja say 'hello again'
After bowling 10 overs together in Kolkata, Ashwin and Jadeja were back to their tactics of threatening both edges of the bat, and targeting the stumps at all times for bowled and lbw dismissals
April 10, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 1st day
Thirimanne the bunny, and Ashwin-Jadeja v Kumble-Harbhajan
The stats highlights from the opening day of the Nagpur Test include the Ashwin-Thirimanne history, the Jadeja-Ashwin partnership, Karunaratne's prolific 2017, and more
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 1st day
Ashwin, Jadeja hand India advantage on 11-wicket day
Sri Lanka won their second toss of the series and decided to bat first on what both captains reckoned was a good pitch for Test cricket
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur
Seam-friendly tracks against SL the only way to prepare for SA - Kohli
The short gap between the Sri Lanka series and the South Africa tour has forced the team to get into a "game situation" as preparation for the tour, according to the India captain Virat Kohli
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur
Nagpur pitch less seam-friendly than Eden Gardens - Chandimal
The Sri Lanka captain said the team is prepared to field a fifth bowler or an allrounder in keeping with their "changed" attitude to win the match
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur
SL's chance to shift India's focus from South Africa
Sri Lanka need drastic improvement in every facet of their game to compete with India, who are yet to lose a bilateral series under Virat Kohli
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka 2017-18
Green pitches likely in Nagpur and Delhi too
The Indian team management is understood to have asked the BCCI to prepare pitches that would serve as preparation for the South Africa tour
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 5th day
India keep one eye on away tours with green track in Kolkata
The overhead conditions aside, India asked for a green top in Kolkata to prepare for a series of upcoming away tours, and their quicks were up to the challenge
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 5th day
Excited by how Sri Lanka fought over four days - Pothas
The Sri Lanka coach said the side's process of improving began soon after their 3-0 series loss to India at home earlier this year
April 10, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 5th day
Kohli joint-fastest to 50 international tons
Kohli's second-innings hundred was his ninth in 2017. He has six more internationals this year to set a new record
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 5th day
Sri Lanka hang on for draw after brutal Shami, Bhuvneshwar bursts
Suranga Lakmal generated bounce and sharp lateral movement both ways to dismiss three top-order batsmen, giving Sri Lanka a chance to upset India on the fifth day at the Eden Gardens
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 4th day
A rare perfect 10 for India's fast bowlers
Bhuvneshwar and Shami continued their impressive run at Eden Gardens as India's fast bowlers completely outbowled their spin twins
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 4th day
Rahul and Dhawan carry India into lead with ease
Mohammed Shami, on his home ground, rattled through Sri Lanka's middle order on a grassy pitch to restrict Sri Lanka's lead to 91 at lunch on the fourth day of the Kolkata Test
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 4th day
Dilruwan survives after unusual review
After being adjudged lbw Dilruwan turned around and began walking back towards the dressing room, only to turn around and ask for a review, and the decision was overturned after replays suggested the ball had hit outside the line of off stump
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 3rd day
India's bowlers lose out on day of fine margins
There was not too much wrong with what India's bowlers did, but Sri Lanka finished with the clear edge as the sun came out and holes emerged in the field - repeatedly - on day three
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 3rd day
'It's about runs on such pitches' - Mathews
'Fifties won't take us anywhere, we will need hundreds on this pitch, says Sri Lanka batsman
April 10, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 3rd day
Sri Lanka well placed to take first-innings lead
With the sun out on the third morning in Kolkata, swing ceased but on a grassy pitch, Lahiru Gamage and Suranga Lakmal used the prevailing seaming conditions to bowl India out for 172 by lunch
April 09, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 2nd day
Pujara's narrow 'V' brings him success
India's No. 3 painstakingly got the better of Sri Lanka in very testing conditions by carefully choosing which balls to hit and playing straight
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 2nd day
India wobble against seam before rain washes out second day
India went to lunch at 74 for 5, losing Ajinkya Rahane and R Ashwin to loose strokes, as rain forced an early break in Kolkata
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 1st day
A case for India to pick their openers based on conditions?
Shikhar Dhawan's aggressive style works very well for a team looking for to force a result in good batting conditions, but surely they have two more solid options than him on seaming tracks
April 10, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 1st day
Breaks in play stopped batsmen from finding rhythm - Bangar
In the other camp, Sri Lanka bowling coach Ratnayake praised Lakmal, saying his spell was among the best he has seen "in a long time", but was also wary that batting would be equally difficult for his team on this surface
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st test, Kolkata, 1st day
Lakmal 6-6-0-3 tortures India in tough conditions
As if to continue with the "South Africa arrives early" theme, India were put in on a green pitch after a four-hour rain delay in Kolkata
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st test, Kolkata
Sri Lanka resume search for first Test win in India
But for that to happen, their batting needs serious improvement considering at least one of R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be back after spending three months being "rested" or "rotated"
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata
India's opening conundrum: Who will miss out?
With fully-fit openers Shikhar Dhawan, M Vijay and KL Rahul in the squad, the question of which combination is likely to feature in the playing XI looms ahead of the first Test
April 09, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata
'I do need a rest; I'm not a robot' - Kohli
The India captain explains the need to independently assess each individual in the team for workload management and allotting time off
April 15, 2024
Indian Board President's XI v Sri Lankans, warm-up game, Kolkata
Sri Lanka bowlers get a workout in only warm-up game
Only Lakshan Sandakan bowled more than 10 overs as Sanju Samson struck a quickfire 128, off 143 balls, on the second day of the warm-up game in Kolkata
April 11, 2024
Indian Board President's XI v Sri Lankans, Kolkata, 1st day
SL batsmen make strong start to India tour
Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews and Niroshan Dickwella made half-centuries as the tourists ended the first day at 411 for 6
April 11, 2024
India v New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Thiruvananthapuram
Chahal, Bumrah help India edge eight-over shootout
After a rain delay lasting two-and-a-half hours, the Greenfield International Stadium's first international game got underway as an eight-overs-a-side shootout
April 11, 2024
India v New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Thiruvananthapuram
New Zealand seek to banish decider jitters
India may have to rethink their six-bowler plan, and perhaps also the role of MS Dhoni, while New Zealand will hope they can deal with the heat and humidity of Thiruvananthapuram
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Thiruvananthapuram
The incredible rise of Jasprit Bumrah
Less than two years into his international career, he has grown into a leadership role in India's limited-overs bowling attack, and generated numbers that put him up there with the best in the world
April 09, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2nd T20I, Rajkot
Munro: first batsman to hit two T20I tons in a year
Virat Kohli became the first Indian to complete 7000 runs in T20s in addition to becoming the second-highest scorer in T20Is
April 12, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2nd T20I, Rajkot
New Zealand level series with Munro's blistering 109*
New Zealand made another change with fast bowler Adam Milne replacing Tim Southee
April 09, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2nd T20I, Rajkot
New Zealand need strong response to salvage series
The visitors need to bulk up their middle order and tighten fielding if they are to avoid losing their first T20I series to India in Rajkot
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Delhi
No selector told me this would be my last series - Nehra
Ashish Nehra said he hadn't spoken to the selectors about whether or not he would continue to be picked before deciding to retire
April 11, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Delhi
Straight-shooter Nehra signs off at the top
His career began in harder times for India but, having overcome numerous injuries, Ashish Nehra leaves the team in good hands
April 09, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Delhi
'My body will be at peace'
Full transcript of Ashish Nehra's post-match interview with host broadcaster Star Sports following his final international appearance
April 09, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Delhi
The biggest stand in T20Is for India
The partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan was also the longest in terms of balls for any opening pair in the first innings of a T20I
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Delhi
Rohit, Dhawan break both records and New Zealand
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson chose to bowl with "quite a bit of dew around" at the Feroz Shah Kotla and India included Ashish Nehra for his final game, while Shreyas Iyer made his debut
April 09, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Delhi
Top-ranked T20I team looks to spoil Nehra's farewell
New Zealand will look to extend their T20I dominance over India, who are yet to beat the visitors in the format after five completed attempts
April 09, 2024
Ashish Nehra retires
I always aspired to Ashish's extra bounce
They combined in 12 Tests, 71 ODIs and three T20Is, and won a World Cup together. What did Zaheer Khan make of Ashish Nehra in all that time?
April 09, 2024
India v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Kanpur
'Our middle order batting the highlight' - Williamson
New Zealand captain pleased with fight shown despite losing a second successive ODI series decider in India
April 09, 2024
India v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Kanpur
Kohli, Rohit and record double century stands
Individually and as a pair, Kohli and Rohit continue to rack up astonishing numbers
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Kanpur
Bumrah, Kohli, Rohit keep India's streak going
With an eye on the possibility of dew under lights, Kane Williamson, the New Zealand captain, chose to bowl first in the decisive third ODI at Green Park
April 09, 2024
India v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Kanpur
Who will blink first - India or New Zealand?
The two sides will square off in an ODI series decider for the second time in two years
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Kanpur
India brace for another Boult examination
With a strike rate that's up there with the very best in ODI history, the left-arm quick brings cutting edge to a New Zealand attack that otherwise relies on building pressure through dot balls. How India negotiate his spells could prove key to the way th
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Pune
How India got the better of Latham
Aakash Chopra also throws the spotlight on Colin de Grandhomme's intent against spin, and India's rolling No. 4 spot
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Pune
Bhuvneshwar's three-for helps India level series
The match is going ahead as scheduled, despite the controversy surrounding Pandurang Salgaoncar, the suspended Maharashtra Cricket Association curator, who was captured in a news channel sting operation allegedly promising to manipulate the Pune pitch
April 10, 2024
India news
Pune curator dismissed after pitch controversy
Pandurang Salgaoncar was allegedly caught in a sting operation promising to manipulate the Pune pitch, but the match is expected to go ahead
April 09, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Pune
Impeccably prepared NZ eye rare away series win
India have not lost successive home ODIs in a bilateral series since 2013, but will have to come up with an improved performance in Pune to force a decider
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2nd ODI, Pune
Whatever the role, Latham fits like a glove
From not finding a spot in the Champions Trophy XI to being a middle order lynchpin in India, the New Zealand wicketkeeper's curve is on the rise
April 09, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Mumbai
Taylor, Latham conjure biggest stand when chasing against India in India
New Zealand went against several recent trends to stop India in their tracks at the Wankhede
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Mumbai
Rohit's left-arm problem
Is Kedar Jadhav hampered by a short front-foot stride, is Virat Kohli a touch too inflexible with his bowling changes, and what makes Tom Latham so good against spin?
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Mumbai
Kohli: the most prolific batsman after 200 ODIs
The India captain now slots in behind only Sachin Tendulkar for the most centuries in ODI cricket
April 14, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Mumbai
Latham, Taylor trump Kohli's century as NZ go 1-0 up
In what was expected to be a return to the usual high-scoring India ODI gone missing for the last two years, India won the toss and decided to put the runs on the board
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Mumbai
India, NZ seek to plug middle-order holes
New Zealand have used 11 different players between No. 5 and 7 since the 2015 World Cup. India, in the same period, have tried just as many players at No. 4 alone
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Mumbai
Looking at Rahul, Rahane as opening options - Kohli
Both players have had stints in the middle order before, but India's team management does not want to resume those experiments
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand,1st ODI, Wankhede
Pandey's chance to end India's hunt for a No. 4
It is time for the batsman to show that his abilities stretch further than being a calm finisher while batting second
April 15, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd T20I, Hyderabad
Hyderabad washout hurts cricket's value
Almost 30,000 fans turned up at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium to watch India take on Australia. They didn't see any rain, but also didn't see a single ball being bowled
April 13, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd T20I, Hyderabad
Hyderabad T20I called off, India-Australia series tied
Nearly two weeks of heavy rain in the city meant that the deciding T20I between the two teams was abandoned without even a toss
April 13, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd T20I, Hyderabad
Middle-order issues for both teams ahead of big decider
David Warner returns to his IPL home with a chance to win a trophy as Australia's stand-in captain
April 10, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd T20I, Guwahati
Behrendorff helps Australia end losing streak against India
On a pitch that seemed moist and soft underneath, David Warner asked India to bat first at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, which is making its international debut
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd T20I, Guwahati
Australia scrambling to keep series alive
The new Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati will host its first international match, with India up 1-0 in the three-match T20I series
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd T20I, Guwahati
The Australian influence in Kuldeep's career
Ahead of the second T20I against Australia, Kuldeep Yadav acknowledged the role Australian wristspinners Shane Warne and Brad Hogg had in shaping his young career
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 1st T20I, Ranchi
Bhuvneshwar outwits Warner, and Maxwell's legspin problem
Aakash Chopra takes a closer look at how some of the key moments and player match-ups panned out in the first T20I in Ranchi
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 1st T20I, Ranchi
Kuldeep, Bumrah sparkle as India go 1-0 up
Virat Kohli, the India captain, won the toss and elected to bowl with rain in the air in the first T20I at the JSCA Stadium
April 09, 2024
India v Australia, 1st T20I, Ranchi
Steven Smith's injury adds more pressure on Australia
After a poor ODI series with the bat, can Australia change the narrative in a format that gives the batsmen licence to attack non-stop?
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 1st T20I, Ranchi
Focus more on improvement, not results' - Bumrah
The 23-year old has made strong strides towards becoming a rounded bowler and has lately proven to be proficient at picking wickets with length deliveries
April 08, 2024
Australia in India 2017
My body has let me down, but I will push myself - Nehra
The India seamer is set to push, cajole and threaten his body, just so he can extract the last remnants of cricket life from it one more time
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, Nagpur
'Not converting words into action' - Smith
Australia captain says domestic one-day cup could throw up a few players who could give those on current tour serious competition
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, Nagpur
Bowlers' attacking mindset the difference - Rohit
Being on the lookout for wickets even when Australia tried to dominate helped India's bowlers make significant contribution towards series win, says India vice-captain
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, Nagpur
Why no Umesh and Shami?
From India's team selection to Marcus Stoinis' sweeps, Aakash Chopra takes us through the Nagpur ODI
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, Nagpur
Spinners, Bumrah give India their No. 1 ranking back
Australia batted first again; and India recalled their frontline quicks for the final match of the series in Nagpur
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, Nagpur
'More than happy to play as Test bowler' - Umesh
Team management's decision to spread workload uniformly on the bowlers has helped, says India pacer
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 5th ODI, Nagpur
Relaid pitch in focus ahead of series finale
Will the VCA Stadium produce a belter like it used to, or turn out slow and low as it has done in recent times?
April 13, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Bengaluru
Zampa wins the latest battle against Pandya
The Australian legspinner successfully figured out how to counter the Indian big-hitter after he had smashed him around earlier in the series
April 10, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Bengaluru
What makes Kedar Jadhav the spinner different?
From subtle changes in line to aid the spinners to fields that did not help the fast bowlers, Aakash Chopra breaks down the Bengaluru ODI for us
April 11, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Bengaluru
Disciplined Australia halt Indian juggernaut
Australia dropped Maxwell while India gave an opportunity to Umesh, Shami and Axar
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Bengaluru
India eye record winning streak against wilting Australia
While India will be gunning to accomplish a 10-game winning streak for the first time in their ODI history, a consolation victory for Australia would feel like an achievement for the visitors at this point
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Bengaluru
Chahal looks to build on Chinnaswamy success story
Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with its short boundaries, is a spinner's nightmare. But for Chahal, it's a ground where he thrives
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Indore
Australia not making most of good positions - Smith
Despite a century from Aaron Finch, Australia conceded many clutch moments and, subsequently, the series, plagued by a familiar batting collapse
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Indore
Pandya proves his skill of building an innings
Aakash Chopra dissects Aaron Finch's well-paced century, Hardik Pandya's growth as a batsman, and Australia's new-ball tactics
April 16, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Indore
Rohit's Superman-like, six-hitting transformation
No other batsman has come close to the rate at which Rohit Sharma has cleared the boundary over the last four years. On Sunday, his stand-and-deliver style helped him dominate Australia
April 13, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Indore
Pandya leads India to series win and No. 1 ranking
Having won his first toss of the series, Australia captain Steven Smith decided to give his strengthened batting line-up the chance to set a target on a seemingly flat surface at the Holkar Stadium
April 13, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Indore
'You have to have a game plan against spin' - Warner
Australia's vice-captain says the side's problem is not so much about failing to read India's spinners, but the struggle to cope with the pressure of losing wickets in clumps
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Indore
Australia look to resolve batting woes to save series
The bowling attacks of both teams have done well in the series so far but the difference has been Australia's failure to execute with the bat
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 3rd ODI, Indore
Rahane working on mindset after chat with Tendulkar
Ajinkya Rahane believes mental preparation is the key in a team that rates versatility
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Kolkata
Unrelenting bowling line-up offers India fresh edge
With a genuine swing bowler, a tearaway quick with an unusual action, two wristspinners and a hit-the-deck allrounder, India no longer fade away after a spearhead finishes his spell
April 14, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Kolkata
India's first ODI hat-trick since 1991
Stats highlights from the second ODI at Eden Gardens between India and Australia
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Kolkata
Kohli's trigger movement negates Australia's plans
From Steven Smith's field to Bhuvneshwar Kumar's set-up, Aakash Chopra analyses play in the second ODI in Kolkata
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Kolkata
The Pandya incident - caught and run-out, but not out
Hardik Pandya thought he was caught, the Australians thought he was definitely run-out, but it turned out that neither of those dismissals applied to the delivery
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Kolkata
Kuldeep bags hat-trick as India defend 252
Virat Kohli, the India captain, has chosen to bat for the second time in the series, and for the third time in a row when he has won the toss
April 13, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Kolkata
Australia hope to bounce back on grassy pitch
Australia have lost each of their last nine completed ODIs on the road, and will hope they can turn their form around on an Eden Gardens surface that has aided seam rather than spin in recent months
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 2nd ODI, Kolkata
Warner puts pressure on himself against me - Kuldeep
The India left-arm wristspinner says he bowls to the explosive Australia opener confident of being able to dismiss him
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 1st ODI, Chennai
Pandya's all-round heroics down Australia
India's line-up didn't change significantly from the one in their last match against Sri Lanka; Australia brought back James Faulkner and Nathan Coulter-Nile to their XI, while handing a debut to Hilton Cartwright
April 08, 2024
India v Australia, 1st ODI, Chennai
India, Australia set to resume high-scoring rivalry
Since January 2013, the average first-innings score in ODIs between the two sides is 321. Will the MA Chidambaram Stadium witness another run-fest?
April 09, 2024
India v Australia, 1st ODI, Chennai
Kohli explains his method of scoring hundreds
"I don't play for the three-figure mark maybe that's why I end up crossing it more times, because I am not thinking about it"
April 08, 2024
Australia in India 2016-17
Jadeja returns to India's ODI squad
He replaces Axar Patel, who sprained his left ankle during a training session ahead of the first ODI, which takes place in Chennai on Sunday
April 08, 2024
Why aren't there any Indians in the World XI?
We seem to have reached a point where it is seen as logical that Pakistani cricketers cannot play in the IPL, and that no Indian player can be part of an all-star game in Lahore
April 11, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, only T20I, Colombo
Kohli records most runs in T20I chases
The Indian captain also surpasses Suresh Raina to become India's highest run-getter in T20s
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, only T20I, Colombo
Kohli, Pandey lead the way as India complete 9-0 sweep
With the start delayed by 40 minutes and rain likely to remain an influence on the one-off T20I, Virat Kohli, India's captain, chose to bowl at the Premadasa Stadium
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, only T20I, Colombo
Last chance for Sri Lanka to redeem wretched home run
India are brimming with confidence after sweeping both the Test and ODI legs of their Sri Lanka tour, but the home side will hope their recent successes in the shortest format can spur them towards a consolation win
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 5th ODI, Colombo
Kohli's century tally second only to Tendulkar
A maiden whitewash at home and astounding batting averages make up some of the statistical highlights from the fifth ODI in Colombo
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 5th ODI, Colombo
Bhuvneshwar, Kohli lead India to 5-0 sweep
Upul Tharanga, returning to lead Sri Lanka after serving a two-match over-rate suspension, chose to bat first after rain delayed the toss by 40 minutes in Colombo
April 15, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 5th ODI, Colombo
India eye series whitewash, Dhawan to miss final match
A 5-0 result seems likely given India's dominance in the series but Sri Lanka will hope Upul Tharanga's return can spur them to a solitary victory
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 5th ODI, Colombo
Fatigue weighing down Mendis - SL batting coach
Kusal Mendis is yet to make a substantial impact in the ODIs, producing scores of 36, 19, 1 and 1 so far
April 15, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 4th ODI, Premadasa Stadium
Kohli and Rohit's flourishing partnership
India's 30-over sprint, Kohli's century dart, and other statistical highlights from India's innings in the fourth ODI at the Premadasa
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 4th ODI, Colombo
Kohli, Rohit smash hundreds in crushing victory
Virat Kohli, India's captain, chose to bat on a hot and humid afternoon at the Premadasa Stadium, on a hard pitch expected to be full of runs
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 4th ODI, Colombo
Series lost, Sri Lanka chase assured World-Cup spot
Losses in the final two ODIs may not keep Sri Lanka from automatically qualifying for World Cup 2019 - a lot depends on West Indies - but it's a risk they will not want to take
April 12, 2024
India in Sri Lanka 2017
Battling time, Dhoni attempts a technique tweak
With pressure mounting on MS Dhoni, the India batsman has quietly tried two things in the Sri Lanka series: a switch to conventional pads and a trigger movement at the crease
April 15, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd ODI, Pallekele
Crowd trouble from displeased SL fans delays India's win
With India needing eight runs to win, Sri Lanka fans, clearly displeased with their team's show, began to throw plastic bottles into the ground causing a 35-minute disruption
April 15, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd ODI, Pallekele
India's eighth consecutive bilateral ODI series win against SL
Stats highlights from the third ODI in Pallekele where Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah secured another series win for India against Sri Lanka
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd ODI, Pallekele
Bumrah five-for, Rohit ton secure series win for India
Chasing sides have won each of the last seven ODIs on the island, but Sri Lanka's stand-in captain Chamara Kapugedara has chosen to bat first on a Pallekele track that he expects to be full of runs
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd ODI, Pallekele
Sri Lanka, new leader in tow, look to keep series alive
An injury and a suspension mean Sri Lanka are depleted going into the third ODI. Will India clinch the series or will the hosts, under new captain Kapugedera, manage to pull one back?
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd ODI, Pallekele
India's record eighth-wicket stand, and Dananjaya's dream spell
The Sri Lanka spinner's figures of 6 for 54 were his country's best in a losing cause in ODIs
April 14, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd ODI, Pallekele
Dhoni, Bhuvneshwar trump Dananjaya's 6 for 54
India's luck with the tosses continued and Virat Kohli took advantage of it by inserting Sri Lanka in to bat when the pitch might just be a touch slow
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd ODI, Pallekele
Onus on youngsters to lift Sri Lanka out of the pits
India would not have expected their successes to come quite as easily as they have so far on this tour. There's little to suggest the trend will be bucked in Pallekele
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st ODI, Dambulla
Coach Nic Pothas critical of Sri Lanka's fickle selections
The interim coach has also expressed his annoyance at outsiders meddling in team matters
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st ODI, Dambulla
Dhawan smashes his fastest ODI century
Shikhar Dhawan also paired with Virat Kohli to bring up the highest second-wicket partnership by any pair in Sri Lanka
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st ODI, Dambulla
Dhawan leads brutal rout of Sri Lanka
For the fourth time on this tour, the coin fell in India's favour and Virat Kohli opted to chase, citing the way in which the ball came onto the bat when they practiced under lights on the eve of the match
April 12, 2024
Day-night Tests need India's backing
Playing under lights could be the key to Test cricket's future. That would require cricket's powerhouse to buy in
April 14, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st ODI, Dambulla
Can ailing Sri Lanka spring a surprise?
India have runs, wickets, form and confidence on their side. Sri Lanka have the distant memory of that Oval victory and familiarity with conditions on theirs
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st ODI, Dambulla
'Ready to lose a few games if we need to try out something'
Virat Kohli has said India will not be afraid of taking risks and experimenting with players in different roles in order to discover the best combination ahead of the 2019 World Cup
April 15, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 3rd day
Players mature quickly under new team culture - Kohli
This Indian team has rid itself of a culture in which newcomers were judged, according to Virat Kohli
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 3rd day
Where does India's rout of Sri Lanka rank in their history?
India's 3-0 series win over Sri Lanka was their first ever clean sweep away from home in a series of three or more Tests
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 3rd day
A rare clean sweep away from home
Stats highlights from the third day of the Pallekele Test between Sri Lanka and India
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 3rd day
Ashwin, Shami lead three-day rout as India complete whitewash
India moved three steps closer to an innings win in Pallekele courtesy an hour of high-quality bowling from Mohammed Shami and R Ashwin
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rdTest, Pallekele
Don't remember when I last scored hundred - Pandya
After scoring his first Test hundred - also his first official one - the India allrounder was so intoxicated that he just started blurting things out
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 2nd day
'Project Pandya' provides a peek into the future
From playing as a travelling gun for hire in local tournaments and sharpening his technique in the IPL and first-class cricket, Hardik Pandya has now slammed his first hundred in official cricket - straight in Tests
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 2nd day
Pandya's sprint before lunch
Maiden first-class ton in a Test, a century in a single session, and other statistical highlights from Hardik Pandya's 96-ball 108 on the second day in Pallekele
April 15, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 2nd day
Pandya's maiden ton headlines 15-wicket day
A brilliantly paced maiden Test hundred from Hardik Pandya stretched India's first-innings total far beyond Sri Lanka's comfort levels over the course of an extended morning session on day two
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 1st day
Sri Lanka's glorious competence
After being pummeled for 1462 runs in three innings, the hosts, led by two rookie left-arm spinners, were sublimely adequate for most of the first day in Pallekele
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 1st day
India get away with batting errors
At another time, India might have been pushed into a corner after going for shots and losing 141 for 6 but insurance in the form of the lower order and a strong bowling attack could remedy the batting slump
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 1st day
Highest opening stand by a visiting team in Sri Lanka
Stats highlights from a banner day for Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul in Pallekele
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 1st day
Sri Lanka fight back after Dhawan-Rahul stand
Virat Kohli won his third toss of the series and chose to bat once again, expecting the pitch to break up after the second day and provide increasing help to the spinners
April 15, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele
Sri Lanka pin hopes on quicks to avoid whitewash
Both teams have lost an influential spinner - Ravindra Jadeja and Rangana Herath, but India still appear to have all bases covered on a green Pallekele surface
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele
Relaxed India not fussed about downtime before Test
With a day off followed by rain, it is possible that on match day, Virat Kohli may have last seen the pitch 72 hours ago, but India remain circumspect in their approach and insist there is no complacency
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele
Pitch 'doesn't matter' for Kuldeep's practical approach
The left-arm wristspinner, who is likely to replace the suspended Ravindra Jadeja, says he is happy to bide his time and learn from India's frontline spinners
April 12, 2024
Eng U19 v Ind U19, 2nd ODI, Canterbury
Rana leads rout as India seal youth ODIs
England Under-19s suffered a chastening eight-wicket defeat by India in front of the TV cameras in Canterbury to leave them 2-0 down in the five-match Royal London One-Day Series.
April 13, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, SSC, 4th day
Expected our spinners to make bigger impact - Chandimal
Sri Lanka captain's mantra to return a better side in Pallekele: spend more time and energy at training
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, SSC, 4th day
Jadeja suspended for Pallekele Test
The left-arm spinner was docked for throwing the ball 'in a dangerous manner' at the batsman in the 58th over of the Colombo Test
April 15, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, SSC, 4th day
Kohli stayed confident of victory despite 'high-quality' batting from SL
Test cricket is the most important thing for us and everyone plays with a lot of passion, says India captain
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo (SSC), 4th day
India's first innings win in Sri Lanka
A week after recording their biggest win over Sri Lanka in terms of runs, India achieved another high in Colombo
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 4th day
Jadeja's five-for wraps up India's first innings win in Sri Lanka
Four out of his six centuries have come in the second innings and this one was much needed for his team, battling a 137-run deficit
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, SSC, 3rd day
Sri Lanka's sweeps challenges India's spinners
Things got rather more difficult for India's slow bowlers after they enforced the follow-on, as Sri Lanka delivered on their promise to use the sweep more
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 3rd day
Jadeja beats Johnson, Ashwin betters Hadlee
Stats highlights from the third day of the second Test between Sri Lanka and India at the SSC
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 3rd day
Mendis hundred and Karunaratne 92* defy India
R Ashwin picked up five wickets again, Ravindra Jadeja became the quickest left-armer to 150 Test wickets and Sri Lanka crumpled to 183 all out
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 2nd day
Karunaratne also calls for stronger SL first-class competition
Dimuth Karunaratne has become the latest player to advocate for a stronger first-class competition in Sri Lanka
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 2nd day
Ashwin having a ball with the new ball
To add to his weaponry, R Ashwin has now become a successful new-ball bowler too. In fact, since 2001, he is now the most successful spinner with the new ball
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 2nd day
Rahane reveals thinking behind India's quick feet
Dancing down the track to Rangana Herath has proved a productive tactic for India's batsmen in this series, with the knock-on effect of creating opportunities to score off the back foot as well
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 2nd day
Ashwin racing past the allrounder's milestones
Stats highlights from the second day's play at the SSC in Colombo, where India amassed a huge total and passed milestones along the way
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 2nd day
Ashwin stars as India establish massive advantage
Although Sri Lanka dismissed both of India's centurions, the visitors' strong lower order regained the advantage quickly enough
April 12, 2024
India Under-19s in England 2017
PlayStation, books, music, and a whole lot of runs
Meet Riyan Parag, the 15-year-old Assam batsman who has just scored the fastest fifty in recorded youth Tests, and his steeped-in-sports parents
April 13, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 1st day
India raid the fruit orchard
In happier times, Sri Lanka's pep can withstand a few boundaries and aggressive opposition batsmen. This team, however, is low on reserves of self-belief, which was evident throughout a chastening first day at the SSC
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo (SSC), 1st day
I have come back more hungry - Rahul
India opener says team's backing after his shoulder surgery helped motivate him during his recovery phase
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 1st day
Same old Pujara, all-new approach
While scoring his 13th Test hundred, Cheteshwar Pujara showed a new-found willingness to take calculated risks to manipulate Sri Lanka's fields and open up his favoured scoring areas
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo (SSC), 1st day
Pujara in Sri Lanka: Three Tests, three tons
Sachin Tendulkar is the only overseas batsman to score more centuries than Cheteshwar Pujara in Sri Lanka
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 1st day
Pujara, Rahane tons power India to 344 for 3
On a dry surface on Colombo, one that tempted Sri Lanka to pick three spinners and only one quick, India opted to bat
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo
Rahul set for return as India aim to close out series
Trailing 0-1, Sri Lanka will need a radical shift from their bowling plan in Galle, and will need to guard against complacency, if they are to keep the three-match series alive
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo (SSC)
Important to make Rahul feel secure - Kohli
India captain says communication channels within team will ensure the player who is left out understands the situation
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, SSC
Our batsmen need to identify what risks to take - Chandimal
And with left-arm spinner Malinda Pushpakumara with a shot to make his Test debut, the Sri Lanka captain said he was looking forward to the partnership with the other veteran left-armer Rangana Herath
April 11, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, SSC
Kohli's drops in slips may cost India dearly
Numbers tell you India are not good at slip, and the captain is the worst of them all. When they start travelling to play better oppositions, these drops might start hurting them badly again
April 11, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 4th day
Bowlers' show on flat deck pleases Kohli
Virat Kohli felt India ticked most boxes during the course of a dominating win in Galle
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Galle, 4th day
India's biggest away win, SL's biggest defeat
Stats highlights from the fourth day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India in Galle
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 4th day
Ashwin, Jadeja wrap up 304-run win
Sri Lanka have the best part of two full days to bat out to save the Galle Test, or an improbable 550 to chase, after India declared their second innings 5.3 overs into the fourth morning
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day
Back-up man Abhinav Mukund makes peace with his role
From being on the verge of giving up the game five years ago to making a comeback on the sheer weight of his runs, the stand-in India opener has come quite some way
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day
Why captains choose not to follow-on these days
From 1981 till the famous Kolkata Test of 2001, almost 91% of the teams who could did enforce the follow-on in a Test. Since then, that number has dropped to 56.70%
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day
Abhinav, Kohli extend India's lead to 498
A resourceful, unbeaten 90 from Dilruwan Perera kept India's bowlers waiting as Sri Lanka went to lunch eight down and trailing by 311 on the third day of the Galle Test
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day
India's footwork puts Sri Lanka in a spin
While India's spinners have looked dangerous, Sri Lanka's have been rendered rather ineffective courtesy the visiting batsmen's consistent stepping out
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day
India's fifth 600-plus total since December
India hadn't made 600 plus in an innings for close to five years. But the tide has turned since the home series against England late last year
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day
India run through top order after amassing 600
Nuwan Pradeep's maiden Test five-for led an improved bowling display from Sri Lanka but India still retained control of the Galle Test as their lower order steered their total past 500
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 1st day
Fortunate Dhawan directs his sail
A player making a comeback could easily have been content with hundred more routine than 190 off 168 balls, but that's where Dhawan did more
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 1st day
Dhawan thrashes 126 runs in a session
The India opener now has the record for the most runs by an Indian between lunch and tea of a Test match
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 1st day
Dhawan, Pujara tons put India in control
Hardik Pandya and Danushka Gunathilaka made their Test debuts as India chose to bat on a hard and reasonably grassy pitch in Galle
April 11, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle
Shaky Sri Lanka brace for tougher test
While India will rely on Cheteshwar Pujara in the absence of their first-choice openers, much of Sri Lanka's fortunes will depend on Kusal Mendis and stand-in captain Rangana Herath
April 09, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle
Why you should win the toss and bat first in Galle
The spin of the coin seems to have a particularly big effect on the way Test matches pan out at this venue. Here are the stats to demonstrate it
April 09, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle
'The bond within the team is outstanding' - Kohli
The India captain feels development of a tight-knit team is the biggest success of his captaincy apart from the rise to No. 1 on the rankings
April 09, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle
India look to defy ghosts of past Galle defeats
India have grown in strength since their 2015 defeat in Galle, but they need to be clinical for sustained periods to take down Sri Lanka at what has become an impregnable fortress
April 09, 2024
India in Sri Lanka 2017
'Every Test match is a blessing'
Two days before what is set to be his 50th Test match, R Ashwin spoke about how he has changed, as a cricketer and a person, in the two years since he last toured Sri Lanka
April 10, 2024
England v India, Women's World Cup final, Lord's
Mithali Raj's heroic run comes up short
With a little more help from her team-mates, Raj would have been holding aloft the trophy at Lord's but even so this should be seen as a game-changing campaign by India
April 10, 2024
England v India, Women's World Cup final, Lord's
A day to ask: where were you?
A thrilling Women's World Cup final at a sold out Lord's was a match years in the making and can define the future of the game
April 12, 2024
England v India, Women's World Cup 2017, final, Lord's
The time is right for Women's IPL - Raj
Mithali Raj believes India's lack of experience was a telling factor in their narrow defeat in the Women's World Cup final
April 10, 2024
England v India, Women's World Cup final, Lord's
The twists and turns of a gripping finale
The final at Lord's was a fitting end to a memorable World Cup. Here is a look at five moments where the game changed direction
April 11, 2024
England v India, Women's World Cup 2017, final, Lord's
'Anya Shrubsole, what a hero'
Reactions from the England players and team management after their triumph over India in a nail-biting World Cup final at Lord's
April 15, 2024
England v India, Women's World Cup 2017, final, Lord's
Shrubsole six-for snatches World Cup for England
England women chose to bat in their fifth World Cup final and second title match at Lord's
April 12, 2024
England v India, Women's World Cup final, Lord's
FAQs : Why this final is a huge deal
All you need to know about what is set to be one of the most watched women's cricket matches of all time
April 09, 2024
England v India, Women's World Cup 2017, final, Lord's
India's chance to spur a revolution
While England are on a seven-match winning streak, India have overcome a mini-slump to topple New Zealand and Australia on their way to the grand finale at Lord's
April 12, 2024
England v India, Women's World Cup 2017 final, Lord's
Drum to add festive touch at Lord's finale
MCC makes exception for Bharat Army after consulting with ICC
April 13, 2024
England v India, Women's World Cup 2017, final, Lord's
Raj eyes World Cup glory in hope of brighter future
India captain Mithali Raj hoped on the eve of the final that an Indian win would inspire young girls in the country to take up the sport, and serve as the catalyst for a women's IPL
April 09, 2024
Sri Lanka Board President's XI v Indians, tour match, 2nd day, Colombo
India batsmen tune up for Galle with runs
Virat Kohli was the only batsmen to make fifty plus, while Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and Wriddhiman Saha all crossed 30 before retiring out
April 09, 2024
India in Sri Lanka 2017
Rahul 'nervous' about Test comeback
The India opener hit a fifty in his first competitive fixture in four months, but doubts after a serious shoulder injury continue to persist
April 08, 2024
Sri Lanka Board President's XI v Indians, tour match, 1st day, Colombo
Kuldeep, Jadeja rip through SL Board President's XI
Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav scythed through Sri Lanka Board President's batting to bowl them out for 187, before India finished the first warm-up day at 135 for 3
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, Women's World Cup semi-final, Derby
Kaur's 171* sets up final against England
Harmanpreet Kaur's 171 not out off 115 balls razed Australia and vaulted India into their second World Cup final
April 09, 2024
India v Australia, Women's World Cup, 2nd semi-final, Derby
Australia eaten by Harmanpreet monster
The human body was not meant to be this awesome. But Harmanpreet Kaur used all the anger and the awesomeness to dispatch the Australian bowlers all over the field as if it was her own property
April 13, 2024
2nd Semi-final, ICC Women's World Cup, 2017
103 off 40 balls, 22 off one over
Harmanpreet Kaur registered the highest score by a batsman in a World Cup knockout match against Australia
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, Women's World Cup semi-final, Derby
'I wanted to prove myself' - Harmanpreet
Facing the world champions, in the semi-final of the Women's World Cup, brought the best out of Harmanpreet Kaur
April 09, 2024
India v Australia, Women's World Cup, 2nd semi-final, Derby
Five moments that defined Harmanpreet Kaur's thrilling knock
Harmanpreet Kaur's innings broke a long list of records in women's cricket history. We take a look back at our ball-by-ball commentary for five moments that shaped her knock
April 12, 2024
Australia v India, Women's World Cup semi-final, Derby
'Best innings I have ever seen'
An incredible batting display from Harmanpreet Kaur left one and all in awe
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, Women's World Cup semi-final, Derby
Defending champs brace for resurgent India
A rousing victory against New Zealand in their last league match will give India a measure of belief as they head into a semi-final against a dominant Australia side that seems to have all bases covered
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, 2nd semi-final, Women's World Cup, Derby
'India can beat Australia' - Chopra
The former India captain believes that Australia's confidence is the only thing which will be missing in the Indian line-up
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, Women's World Cup semi-final, Derby
Can India honour the unshackled Raj?
For her entire career, Mithali Raj has been burdened with being the one and only. Now, with her team-mates stepping up, she has a chance to bow out of her last World Cup in style
April 14, 2024
India v New Zealand, Women's World Cup 2017, Derby
India's biggest win in the Women's World Cup
India thumped New Zealand by 186 runs to book a place in the tournament's semis for the fourth time
April 09, 2024
India v New Zealand, Women's World Cup 2017, Derby
Batting heroics, Gayakwad five-for seal India's semi-final berth
Mithali Raj and Veda Krishnamurthy powered India to 265 and their bowlers put in a clinical performance to take India into the semi-final
April 11, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017
India, New Zealand in knockout shootout
It's a clash between a side fighting demons from within against one that's under pressure to live up to their pre-tournament favourites tag
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, Women's World Cup 2017, Bristol
Raj finds life lonely at the top
India's captain, Mithali Raj, reached the pinnacle of women's ODI run-scoring but afterwards could only lament what her side was missing in defeat to Australia
April 08, 2024
Australia v India, Women's World Cup 2017, Bristol
Spinners, Lanning power Australia into semi-final
Mithali Raj's world record and Punam Raut's maiden World Cup century were mere footnotes on a day when Meg Lanning, Ellyse Perry and Australia's spinners stamped their authority to seal a semi-final berth
April 10, 2024
'A great moment for Indian cricket'
There was plenty of praise for India's Mithali Raj after she became the highest run-getter in women's ODIs
April 12, 2024
'She'll work as hard for every run as you'd expect a debutant to'
Mithali Raj has gone past Charlotte Edwards to top the batting charts in women's ODIs. Here are her team-mates and opponents on her contributions to and sacrifices for the game
April 10, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017
Record-setting Raj top of the women's charts
As Mithali Raj becomes the leading run-scorer in women's ODIs, here's a look at the key numbers from her career
April 08, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017
Semi-final berths up for grabs in triple-header
ESPNcricinfo previews the three Women's World Cup Games to be played on July 12, 2017
April 12, 2024
West Indies v India, one-off T20I, Kingston
WATCH - A page-turner of a celebration
Highlights of the one-off T20I between West Indies and India
April 15, 2024
West Indies v India, one-off T20I, Kingston
Lewis 125* as West Indies power through to nine-wicket win
West Indies won their sixth toss of the tour, and asked India to bat first in the one-off T20I
April 15, 2024
West Indies v India, one-off T20I, Kingston
Big names give West Indies much-needed heft
The presence of players like Chris Gayle, Sunil Narine, Samuel Badree and Kieron Pollard makes the one-off T20I potentially the most evenly matched game of India's tour of the West Indies
April 16, 2024
India v South Africa, Women's World Cup, Leicester
Van Niekerk and Lee blow India away
Dane van Niekerk returned to the venue of her history-making spell against West Indies to produce a performance par excellence, with bat and ball, to demolish India in Leicester
April 08, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017
South Africa, India, New Zealand in race for semi-final spots
Three of the tournament's top five teams face off in Saturday's games at the Women's World Cup
April 12, 2024
West Indies v India, 5th ODI, Kingston
Kohli savours triumph over short ball
VIrat Kohli had struggled against the short ball on slow West Indian pitches, but with the series up for grabs, he overcame them to make an unbeaten 111 not out
April 15, 2024
West Indies v India, 5th ODI, Kingston
WATCH - Jadhav goes low and slow
Watch: The moments of play that defined the Kingston ODI
April 15, 2024
West Indies v India, 5th ODI, Kingston
Kohli, spinners seal 3-1 series win
Jason holder won his fifth toss of the series and decided to do what he did in their only win: bat first
April 15, 2024
West Indies v India, 5th ODI, Kingston
A series showdown at Sabina Park
Sabina Park might possibly provide the best batting pitches in the Caribbean, but it has not been the luckiest ground for India. Can the ninth-ranked West Indies pull off a grand upset?
April 15, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Women's World Cup 2017, Derby
Deepti Sharma, Poonam Yadav lead India to fourth win in a row
A measured all-round display of 78 runs and figures of 10-3-46-1 from Deepti Sharma led India to their fourth straight win, beating Sri Lanka by 16 runs in Derby
April 08, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017
Australia, India eye fourth win on the trot
ESPNcricinfo previews the three Women's World Cup matches to be played on July 5, 2017
April 08, 2024
West Indies v India, 4th ODI, Antigua
Dhoni's slowest innings, Holder's maiden five-for
Stats highlights from the fourth ODI between West Indies and India in North Sound, where MS Dhoni crawled to a 108-ball half-century and Jason Holder bagged his maiden ODI five-for
April 10, 2024
India v Pakistan, Women's World Cup, Derby
Ekta Bisht five-for routs Pakistan for 74
India marched to their third straight win in the Women's World Cup by thrashing Pakistan by 95 runs in Derby
April 08, 2024
West Indies v India, 4th ODI, Antigua
WATCH - Has Dhoni's star begun to fade?
Kuldeep Yadav has enjoyed his introduction to one-day cricket, playing against batsmen that don't seem to pick him out of the hand
April 15, 2024
West Indies v India, 4th ODI, Antigua
West Indies stun India in low-scoring thriller
Virat Kohli kept losing the toss, but West Indies finally reversed the order by choosing to bat first in Antigua
April 15, 2024
West Indies v India, 4th ODI, Antigua
Will India test their bench strength?
India are 2-0 up and cannot lose the series; will they finally give Rishabh Pant or Dinesh Karthik a look-in?
April 15, 2024
West Indies v India, 3rd ODI, Antigua
WATCH - How WI bounced Kohli out, and Dhoni and Jadhav innovated
Watch highlights of the key events from the third ODI between West Indies and India in Antigua
April 15, 2024
West Indies v India, 3rd ODI, Antigua
Dhoni, spinners set up win in low-scoring match
Jason Holder pushed into the second half of the match the prospect of brothers Hope, Shai and Kyle, opening the innings for West Indies as the hosts inserted India for the third straight time
April 10, 2024
West Indies v India, 3rd ODI, Antigua
WI's last chance to stay alive in series
If the hosts lose on Friday, they will go 0-2 down with only two matches left
April 16, 2024
India v West Indies, Women's World Cup, Taunton
Mandhana, spinners outshine West Indies
After India's spin attack overwhelmed the West Indies batsmen with flight and guile, Smriti Mandhana made short work of the 184-run chase with a 108-ball 106
April 10, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd ODI, Port of Spain
WATCH - West Indies pay for bowling errors
Key highlights from the second ODI between West Indies and India
April 16, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd ODI, Port of Spain
Rahane, Kuldeep star in 105-run win
After early-morning rain delayed the start of the second ODI by two hours, West Indies looked to exploit the moisture and overheads when they invited India to bat first
April 15, 2024
West Indies v India, 2nd ODI, Port of Spain
One eye on weather, one on India's middle order
Rain is expected again in the afternoon in Port-of-Spain where India would want to assess the strength of the batsmen they employ at No. 4 and below
April 15, 2024
England v India, Women's World Cup, Derby
India provide the fireworks for Derby's big day
Jarrod Kimber watches India, and Smriti Mandhana in particular, produce a performance worthy of a World Cup opening fixture
April 11, 2024
England v India, Women's World Cup, Derby
Mandhana sets the standard as India overwhelm England in World Cup opener
India's impressive batting line-up made a collective statement of intent, not least their 20-year-old prodigy Smriti Mandhana, as England, the hosts, were overwhelmed by a display of power and finesse
April 10, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017
Winfield ruled out of England World Cup opener
England have suffered a major setback in their preparations for Saturday's Women's World Cup opener against India at Derby, with the news that Lauren Winfield, their hard-hitting opener, will miss the match after sustaining a wrist injury
April 08, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st ODI, Port of Spain
WATCH - Dhawan and Rahane keep a good thing going
Watch clips of the action from the first ODI between West Indies and India in Port of Spain
April 16, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st ODI, Port of Spain
No result after Dhawan-Rahane show
West Indies chose to field on a moist early-morning track as India gave a debut to Kuldeep Yadav
April 15, 2024
West Indies v India, 1st ODI, Port of Spain
Kohli's India face the Caribbean grind
Both India and West Indies have had on- and off-field issues of late. The visitors are still favourites, provided their batsmen adjust to the slow, low Caribbean tracks
April 10, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, final, The Oval
Pakistan reward Arthur for keeping the faith
Trying to predict what happens next is a dangerous business, but the signs are that coach and captain are forging a strong relationship
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, final, The Oval
'We leave with our heads held high' - Kohli
The Indian captain was magnanimous in defeat and offered no excuses for his team's no-show with the bat in the Champions Trophy final
April 08, 2024
Pakistan v India, Champions Trophy 2017, final, The Oval
Kohli loses duel with red-hot Amir
For India to stand a chance, Virat Kohli had to win his battle with Pakistan's seamers, but Mohammad Amir used his angle and intellect to take out India's best
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, final, The Oval
Zaman feared he would miss final
He went on to make a matchwinning century, but Fakhar Zaman spent the night before ill in his hotel bed
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, final, The Oval
Fly, Pakistan, fly
This is one of the greatest comebacks in the history of cricket. It wasn't a comeback in one game, or against one opponent, it was against the best the world had, in four straight knockout games
April 10, 2024
Pakistan v India, Champions Trophy 2017, final, The Oval
Fakhar Zaman rewarded for his risk
After scoring two half-centuries in his last two innings in the Champions Trophy, the Pakistan opener rose to the occasion of the final by making his maiden ODI hundred
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, final, The Oval
'Pakistan have made #CT17 truly memorable'
Reactions to Pakistan winning the Champions Trophy after comprehensively beating arch-rivals India
April 10, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, final, The Oval
Pakistan hand India biggest loss in ICC finals
Pakistan's highest total in tournament finals, Ashwin hits a new low, and other statistical highlights from the first innings of the Champions Trophy final
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy final, The Oval
How well do you know your India-Pakistan ODIs?
Are a keen follower of the India-Pakistan rivalry or one who only watches the big matches?
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, final, The Oval
New champions: Zaman, Amir and Pakistan raze India for title
India captain Virat Kohli chose to bowl expecting there to be some early assistance for the bowlers, but also citing a preference to chase
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy final, The Oval
Arch-rivals in big finals
As India and Pakistan clash in Sunday's Champions Trophy final, we take a look at some other traditional rivalries across various sports
April 10, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy final, The Oval
India's top three v Pakistan's pace
Recent history favours India in the Champions Trophy final, but Pakistan's fast bowlers have shown an impressive return to form
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2017, final
Bring on the battle of the middle overs
So far in this tournament, India have hardly lost wickets in overs 11-40. Pakistan's bowlers have done most of their damage in these overs. This period could be title-deciding on Sunday
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy final, The Oval
Will a billion people watch the Champions Trophy final?
The India-Pakistan final could be the third-most watched game in cricket history
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy final, The Oval
Resurgent Pakistan take on immense India
India making the final was not a surprise. Pakistan was. But here they are and if they play like they did against England, the contest could be one for the ages
April 09, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2017, final, The Oval
Kohli switched off before Super Sunday
The Virat Kohli of 2015 may have been highly emotive, too in-your-face and aggressive. Ahead of his first big final as captain, though, he resonates a sense of calm
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy final, The Oval
Kohli backs 'match-winner' Pandya
Hardik Pandya is a "priceless" player who can provide "a match-winning performance in any game he plays," according to Virat Kohli
April 09, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy final, The Oval
FAQs: The India-Pakistan final
What you need to know about what is set to be one of the most watched cricket matches of all time
April 12, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy final, The Oval
Think you know the finalists?
It's the first final in an ICC ODI tournament between India and Pakistan. How well do you know the players from both squads? Try this quiz
April 13, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Champions Trophy 2017, 2nd semi-final, Edgbaston
India thrive on boring but effective template
Barring the Sri Lanka game, a set method has resulted in success so far, and proceedings in the semi-final weren't too different
April 08, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Champions Trophy, 2nd semi-final, Edgbaston
Bangladesh's shaky batting edifice strains under pressure
Bangladesh's batting rests on four players - Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah - but in the absence of performances on other players, the pressure on them has been immense
April 10, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Champions Trophy, 2nd semi-final, Edgbaston
Kohli fastest to 8000 ODI runs
The India captain took seven innings fewer than AB de Villiers to get to the landmark
April 13, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Champions Trophy, 2nd semi-final, Edgbaston
Jadhav teases Bangladesh into a trap
A cameo and shoddy fielding is all he had to show for his efforts coming into the semi-final. On Thursday, his slow, skiddy offspin triggered a Bangladesh slide
April 10, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Champions Trophy, 2nd semi-final, Edgbaston
Dominant India march into yet another final
India won the toss under overcast skies, and decided to bowl on a fresh pitch that is expected to be full of runs
April 10, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Champions Trophy semi-final, Edgbaston
Unfinished business on Bangladesh's minds
Having pushed India hard in the 2015 World Cup quarter-finals and come agonisingly close to a win in the 2016 World T20, can Bangladesh complete the job in their maiden ICC tournament semi-final?
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Champions Trophy semi-final, Edgbaston
'I did like to be portrayed as a fighter'
Over a 17-year-career, Yuvraj Singh has battled dips in form, made numerous comebacks, and even survived cancer. On the eve of his 300th ODI, he spoke about his learnings from the game
April 08, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Champions Trophy semi-final, Edgbaston
Tactics Board: How Bangladesh can beat India
Bangladesh have not beaten India in a global tournament since that famous win in 2007. We take a look at how they could halt India's run
April 09, 2024
Champions Trophy 2017
What's the secret of Dhawan's big-event mastery?
A couple of subtle technical adjustments, allied to his ever-present qualities of heart, temperament and clarity of mind, have brought the India opener a bucketload of runs in yet another ICC ODI tournament
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Champions Trophy semi-final, Edgbaston
India facing a 'changed Bangladesh'
Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza has said that wins against top teams over the last couple of years has helped them gain self-respect and play with a lot more freedom
April 08, 2024
Yuvraj Singh's 300th ODI
Which was Yuvraj's best ODI performance?
Yuvraj Singh has thrilled fans for 17 years across 300 ODIs. Vote for his finest performance
April 10, 2024
India v South Africa, Group B, The Oval
De Villiers' run-out my fault - du Plessis
Faf du Plessis was involved in two run-outs against India, first involving AB de Villiers and then David Miller, before he fell for 36 against India at The Oval
April 08, 2024
India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
What Kohli told de Villiers
India's victorious captain sits down with his IPL buddy and rival captain AB de Villiers to assuage the latter's disappointment after coming up short in yet another ICC tournament. Or so we think
April 08, 2024
India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Meticulous Bhuvneshwar sends South Africa packing
Bhuvneshwar Kumar sent down an opening spell in which he gave nothing away to send South Africa into a shell they never recovered from
April 12, 2024
Champions Trophy 2017
A tale of familiar failings from South Africa
South Africa faced a must-win against India and in a tale oh-so-familiar, their performances were left wanting. What was the reason this time?
April 09, 2024
India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Disciplined India run dysfunctional South Africa out
India won the toss and elected to field on a used surface at The Oval, eliminating the "stress" of deciding how hard to go when batting first
April 08, 2024
India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Batting chinks critical in virtual quarter-final
Both India and South Africa may wont to chase to avoid the critical decision making of what score is safe to defend, in the virtual quarter-final on Sunday
April 15, 2024
India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Kohli says composure key, de Villiers calls for calmness
Both captains stressed on one thing in the lead-up to a virtual knockout game - the importance of composure
April 08, 2024
India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
'De Villiers the most committed cricketer' - Kohli
Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers are both men of similar talent, leading high-profile teams in similar positions. Both had words of praise for each other ahead of their must-win face-off
April 08, 2024
India v South Africa, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Where the game could be won and lost for India and South Africa
As South Africa take on India in the first of five knockout games left in the Champions Trophy, we take a look at where the game could be won and lost for both sides
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Kohli credits Sri Lanka for seizing the moment
In the crucial segment between overs 25 and 40, which included the third Powerplay, India managed to score just 80 runs
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Experienced India attack crumbles in face of SL onslaught
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja all have a wealth of experience in pressure situations, but they had no answer for Sri Lankan aggression at The Oval
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Gunathilaka announces his arrival
Only added to Sri Lanka's squad on the eve of their match against India, Danushka Gunathilaka stamped himself all over it
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Group B, Champions Trophy, The Oval
Sri Lanka level their best ODI chase
The India opener's 125 against Sri Lanka enhanced his record in ICC ODI tournaments and at English venues
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Mendis, Gunathilaka anchor highest Champions Trophy chase to keep SL alive
Given the must-win nature of the game, a fresh pitch at the Oval and overcast conditions, Angelo Mathews' decision was a straightforward one
April 10, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Depleted Sri Lanka seek Mathews lift
Sri Lanka will be without Upul Tharanga, who was banned for a slow over rate, and are waiting on the fitness of Chamara Kapugedera as well
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Mathews wary of 'one of the best attacks'
Angelo Mathews is optimistic of a turnaround against a world class Indian attack on what is likely to be a seam-friendly surface at The Oval
April 08, 2024
Champions Trophy 2017
Gunathilaka replaces injured Kapugedera in Sri Lanka's squad
Chamara Kapugedara has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy with an injury to his right knee, which was sustained during training on Wednesday
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston
Yuvraj's innings changed the match - Kohli
India captain Virat Kohli described Yuvraj Singh's 53 off 32 balls as a game-changing innings in what eventually became a comfortable 124-run win over Pakistan at the 2017 Champions Trophy
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston
Heavy loss a 'reality check' - Arthur
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur was blunt in assessing his team's poor performance in a 124-run loss to India but said it would be unfair to pass judgment on them for one bad day
April 13, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston
Kohli the spark that ignites India
The Indian captain did not find the fluency with which he usually scores his runs, but he stayed the course and took his team through to a big finsh
April 13, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston
A victory for Birmingham and Britain too
This game had to be played. It had to be played to show that hate won't win. It had to be played as it offered another chance to build bridges rather than burn them
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston
The autopsy of an appalling Pakistan performance
The version of Pakistan that showed up at Edgbaston to play India was the worst version that could have showed up
April 13, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston
Vintage Yuvraj enthralls festive crowd
Lack of match practice leading into the game wasn't a deterrent for Yuvraj Singh as his bruising half-century deflated the Pakistan attack
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston
India thrash sloppy Pakistan by 124 runs
Pakistan won only their second toss against India in nine international matches since the start of the year 2013 and elected to field with rain forecast for later in the day
April 10, 2024
What kind of an India-Pakistan fan are you?
On a scale of don't care to fiercely passionate, take our quiz to find out where you stand on the India-Pakistan rivalry
April 10, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston
Can Pakistan breathe life into rivalry with India?
India and Pakistan have a storied rivalry, but recent contests in global tournaments have been one-sided in India's favour. Will the latest chapter in the tale be a gripping one?
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston
Sarfraz talks of 'out-of-the-box' plans against India
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur stressed on the need for a team's captain and coach to be on the same page and said he enjoyed working with captain Sarfraz Ahmed
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston
The modern reality of a once intense rivalry
Matches between India and Pakistan used to be emotional, heated, and high-stakes contests for the players involved. Not so much anymore
April 10, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston
Focused Kohli blocks out the intrigue
On the eve of India's first match of the Champions Trophy, Virat Kohli said he had blocked out the noise and was gearing up for Pakistan
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Edgbaston
Kohli rubbishes report of rift in Indian camp
"There are no issues whatsoever." That is the no-nonsense verdict of the India captain Virat Kohli to reports that he is at the centre of a rift with coach Anil Kumble
April 08, 2024
IPL 2017, final, Hyderabad
'In the final, there's 20 runs for nerves. Their nerves showed'
Mitchell Johnson defended 11 in the final over - four off the last ball - as Mumbai Indians won their third IPL title. Here are the reactions from their players and team management after the game
April 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL final, Hyderabad
Krunal's bolt from the blue
With his more established team-mates falling to Rising Pune Supergiant's traps, it was up to a man playing his first IPL final to take control of it
April 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, final, Hyderabad
Mumbai clinch third IPL title in last-ball finish
Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians captain, chose to bat first in the IPL final against Rising Pune Supergiant in Hyderabad
April 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017 final, Hyderabad
MS Dhoni readies for seventh final in ten seasons
Rising Pune Supergiant have beaten Mumbai Indians three times already this season. Another such result will give MS Dhoni his third IPL title
April 15, 2024
IPL 2017, final, Hyderabad
Mumbai face the Pune jinx in final
Pune's bowlers have been the reason for their 3-0 head-to-head against Mumbai. They have only allowed one half-century to the most prolific middle-order in the tournament
April 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017 final, Hyderabad
Smith, Dhoni central to Pune's turnaround
There were rumours about Rising Pune being a bickering and uninterested unit because of off-field decisions, but amid the noise, the think-tank addressed the underlying issue of how to win games
April 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Hyderabad, final
'Wake-up calls' aid Mumbai's preparation
Rising Pune are worried about a Mumbai Indians backlash after emerging victorious on each of the three occasions this season
April 15, 2024
IPL 2017
The list of umpiring howlers this season
The IPL has seen its share of poor umpiring decisions over the years, but the frequency of those this season has been rather alarming. Here are some of the more glaring ones.
April 09, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Qualifier 2, Bengaluru
Wily Karn ties up Knight Riders
After sitting out the first half of Mumbai's campaign, Karn Sharma showed up when it mattered with his best IPL effort to take Mumbai into their fourth final
April 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Qualifier 2, Bengaluru
Knight Riders' tactics not good enough
Aakash Chopra looks at the team compositions, the bowling and batting opening combinations, and some of the important players from the second qualifier in Bengaluru
April 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Qualifier 2, Bengaluru
Karn, Bumrah carry Mumbai into fourth IPL final
Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians captain, chose to bowl first in the second Qualifier at the Chinnaswamy Stadium
April 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Qualifier-2, Bengaluru
History with Mumbai, momentum with KKR
Mumbai Indians have won both their matches against Kolkata Knight Riders this season, but their bowling, which has let them down lately, is in need of a lift if they are to qualify for the final
April 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Qualifier 2, Bengaluru
A test of McClenaghan's slog-overs smarts
On a tricky surface at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, a change of pace may help Mitchell McClenaghan solve what has been a season-long problem of leaking runs in the end overs
April 15, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Eliminator
Coulter-Nile's comeback effort fells defending champions
Nathan Coulter-Nile produced a spell that stopped Sunrisers Hyderabad from accelerating at different points of their innings
April 11, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Eliminator, Bengaluru
Knight Riders survive rain scare in 1.27 am finish
Gautam Gambhir, the Kolkata Knight Riders captain, chose to bowl first in the Eliminator, on a Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch riddled with cracks and dark spots
April 15, 2024
IPL 2017, Qualifier 1, Mumbai
How Pune filled a Stokes-sized hole
Aakash Chopra analyses tactics from the first qualifier between Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiant at the Wankhede
April 15, 2024
IPL 2017, Eliminator, Bengaluru
Boom or bust for Sunrisers and KKR
The season's best opening pair versus the tournament's fastest team in the Powerplay. It's boom or bust in the Eliminator
April 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Qualifier 1
How Dhoni spooked Mumbai Indians
For nearly 15 overs of the Rising Pune Supergiant innings, the run-rate was going nowhere. Then Dhoni changed everything in the space of 12 balls
April 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Qualifier 1
Dhoni, Sundar vault Pune into the final
Mumbai Indians chose to bowl, and brought back Mitchell McClenaghan, Jasprit Bumrah, Parthiv Patel and Lasith Malinga, for the first qualifier against Rising Pune
April 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Qualifier 1, Mumbai
Advantage Mumbai as Rising Pune miss key players
Mumbai Indians have plenty of experience in IPL playoffs, and will be at home, against a Rising Pune Supergiant side weakened by the absence of Ben Stokes and Imran Tahir
April 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Qualifier 1, Mumbai
Can depleted Rising Pune do the triple over Mumbai?
Despite the absence of Imran Tahir and little contribution from Ben Stokes, Rising Pune Supergiant razed Kings XI Punjab and stormed into the first qualifier. They will be looking for a similar performance against Mumbai Indians to storm into their first
April 15, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Delhi
Kohli ends lean season with fifty
On a pitch that he expected would offer a lot of turn, Virat Kohli played an innings that steadily amped up his side's scoring rate against Delhi Daredevils
April 15, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Pune
'Foreign players did not take responsibility' - Sehwag
Kings XI Punjab were knocked out of IPL 2017 after they recorded their lowest total in the tournament's history and their director of cricket operations was not pleased one bit
April 15, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Pune
Thakur KO's his former team
Seamer Shardul Thakur returned career-best T20 figures of 3 for 19 to put Rising Pune Supergiant in the playoffs and end Kings XI Punjab's campaign
April 15, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Delhi
RCB end disappointing season with consolation win
Chris Gayle got one last chance to entertain this IPL as Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and decided to bat
April 14, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Pune
Pune rout Kings XI for 73 to book second place
In the hunt for second place, and two shots at making the IPL final, Rising Pune Supergiant availed the best of their home-ground advantage by deciding to chase
April 15, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Delhi
Daredevils, RCB look to end disappointing season on high
The final game of the league stage will have no bearing on how the playoffs pan out, but neither team would want to bow out with a defeat
April 09, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Pune
Knockout before the playoffs for Kings XI and Pune
Kings XI Punjab and Rising Pune Supergiant will go into their final league game still hunting a place in the playoffs. The winner will progress, the loser misses out on the top four
April 11, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Rayudu leaves imprint in rare opportunity
He was brought in to rest the season regulars, but a match-turning knock could give the team management a few selection headaches ahead of the Playoffs
April 15, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Kanpur
Siraj tears through Lions' destructive start
Mohammed Siraj was taken for 22 in his first two overs, but he got in the way every time Gujarat Lions tried to make use of a solid base
April 11, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Knight Riders miss out on top-two finish as Mumbai defend 173
Gautam Gambhir, the Kolkata Knight Riders captain, chose to bowl first against Mumbai Indians, in a top-of-the-table clash whose start was delayed by 30 minutes due to rain
April 08, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Kanpur
Sunrisers give themselves hope of top-two finish
Sunrisers Hyderabad put Gujarat Lions in in their last IPL match on a hot Kanpur afternoon
April 11, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Eden Gardens to decide who finishes No. 1
Mumbai Indians are through. KKR are highly likely to be through. The big question at Eden Gardens will be: which of them top the table...
April 11, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Kanpur
Sunrisers set sights on playoff berth against weary Lions
A win for Sunrisers against Gujarat Lions on Saturday will seal their place in the playoffs. Even if they lose, they could sneak in provided Rising Pune Supergiant beat Kings XI Punjab on Sunday
April 11, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Delhi
Nair repays Daredevils' faith
Karun Nair ended a lengthy lean patch following his Test triple-century against England with a well-paced innings on a sluggish Kotla surface
April 11, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Delhi
Delhi keep Pune waiting for playoff spot
Zaheer Khan was happy to go in with only three overseas players
April 11, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Saha finds his groove at the top
Wriddhiman Saha wasn't quite himself as a floater in the middle order; he seized his opportunity as an opener to score a breezy 93
April 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Why Malinga has lost his sting, and a vintage big-hitting demo
Aakash Chopra analyses play from the run-fest in Mumbai, where Kings XI prevailed over the hosts
April 15, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Delhi
Top-two finish on Supergiant's mind
Rising Pune Supergiant are a win away from securing a playoff berth, but they'll have to do it without Imran Tahir
April 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Kings XI barely defend 230 to stay alive
Kings XI captain Glenn Maxwell announced one change with fast bowler Ishant Sharma replacing left-arm spinner Swapnil Singh.
April 15, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kanpur
Classy Shreyas Iyer floors Gujarat Lions
Shreyas Iyer fought the fall of wickets at the other end to raze to his highest T20 score and steer Delhi Daredevils to a tense win
April 09, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Kings XI face another must-win at fortress Wankhede
Kings XI Punjab face the second of three must-wins against a Mumbai Indians team looking to seal their spot in the first qualifier of the postseason
April 15, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kanpur
Shreyas Iyer's 96 pulls Daredevils through in 196 chase
Zaheer Khan, the Delhi Daredevils captain, chose to bowl first in the dead-rubber match against Gujarat Lions in Kanpur
April 15, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kanpur
Flawed teams look for consolation win
Kanpur's first match of the season is a dead rubber between two troubled teams: Gujarat Lions invariably win when they chase, and invariably lose when they bat first, while Delhi Daredevils can be exhilarating one day and exasperating the next
April 11, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Mohali
Tewatia, Mohit keep Kings XI alive
Kings XI Punjab fielded just four specialist batsmen in a bid to stay alive in IPL 2017
April 10, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Mohali
Kings XI face first of three must-wins
Kings XI Punjab find themselves in a complex qualification battle; but their fate will depend on how they take charge of the controllable factors
April 12, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Nabi's accuracy handcuffs Mumbai
Mohammad Nabi's unrelenting accuracy built the pressure on Mumbai Indians, his 12 dots in the Powerplay setting the tone for a clinical bowling display from Sunrisers Hyderabad
April 09, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Dhawan, bowlers lead Sunrisers' cruise
Rohit Sharma called correctly and Mumbai Indians elected to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad with rain in the Hyderabad air
April 08, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Mohali
Smith punishes sloppy Kings XI
Dwayne Smith cashed in on two reprieves and slugged his way to his first fifty of the season
April 10, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Sunrisers seek to keep top-four slot from slipping away
Sunrisers Hyderabad have slumped at the business end of the tournament. They need to win against the rampaging Mumbai Indians for a start, and hope Kings XI's results go in their favour
April 09, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Narine and the art of pinch-hitting
Sunil Narine had never scored a fifty in T20s before today, but he changed that in some style
April 13, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Mohali
Smith's 74 dents Kings XI's playoff chances
Gujarat Lions captain Suresh Raina opted to bowl against Kings XI Punjab because he wanted his bowlers to make use of the new ball and then rely on the team's batting strength
April 11, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Narine demolishes RCB with fastest IPL fifty
Having missed nine matches, and nearly a month of cricket, the big-hitting Chris Lynn was back as Kolkata Knight Riders opted to bowl in Bengaluru
April 15, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Mohali
Stoinis ruled out as Kings XI seek top-four spot
Without Marcus Stoinis, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL season, Kings XI Punjab will hope to keep their qualification hopes alive against a Gujarat Lions team low on morale and rocked by injuries
April 11, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
KKR look to arrest slump in pursuit of top two
While Royal Challengers Bangalore play for pride, Kolkata Knight Riders will look to avoid losing a third-straight game as they pursue a top-two finish
April 09, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Unadkat in the 20th over: 0 W W W 0 0
Sunrisers Hyderabad had a chance when they needed 13 off the final over. But Jaydev Unadkat gave nothing away
April 09, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Delhi
Mumbai achieve record margin in crushing defeat of Daredevils
Zaheer Khan returned from injury and elected to bowl at the Feroz Shah Kotla. He replaced Shahbaz Nadeem in the XI and was Daredevils' only change
April 11, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Stokes, Unadkat lift Rising Pune to No. 2
David Warner, the Sunrisers Hyderabad captain, chose to bowl against Rising Pune Supergiants on an overcast afternoon at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
April 08, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Delhi
Rollicking Daredevils welcome Mumbai to home turf
Delhi Daredevils will count on the momentum from two thumping victories as they host table-toppers Mumbai Indians
April 14, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Surging Pune look to end Sunrisers' home streak
Rising Pune Supergiant have won their last three away games, and present a serious threat to Sunrisers Hyderabad's undefeated home record this season
April 09, 2024
IPL 2017
Bowlers star in Rising Pune's surge
Rising Pune's bowling attack was all over the place at the start of the season, but they have improved significantly in their last seven matches
April 10, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
In, in, out: Sandeep swings another win Kings XI's way
Sandeep Sharma removed Royal Challengers' holy trinity inside the Powerplay to derail what should have been a simple chase
April 09, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Axar, Sandeep thrust Kings XI after another RCB collapse
Royal Challengers Bangalore, who brought back Chris Gayle and Samuel Badree for Adam Milne and Travis Head, chose to bowl against an unchanged Kings XI Punjab
April 13, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Delhi
One of the best IPL innings I've seen - Tendulkar
A stunning 43-ball 97 from Rishabh Pant caught the attention of some big names from Indian cricket on Twitter
April 15, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Can Gayle lift RCB against his favourite opposition?
Kings XI Punjab have plenty to play for at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. While they're at it, they should bear in mind that they are the favourite IPL opposition of a certain Chris Gayle
April 10, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Delhi
Pant and Samson bring brutal end to Lions' campaign
Delhi Daredevils chose to bowl against Gujarat Lions at the Feroz Shah Kotla in a must-win game for the visitors; Marlon Samuels made his debut for Daredevils
April 09, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Tripathi revels in unfamiliar role at the top
Rahul Tripathi's unfettered assault - 93 off 52 balls - floored Kolkata Knight Riders at home and carried Rising Pune Supergiant to third place
April 10, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Delhi
Playoff window closing fast on Lions
Last year's table toppers cannot afford too many mistakes, having played 10 matches for only six points
April 08, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Rahul Tripathi's boundary blitz takes Pune third
Steven Smith called correctly and Rising Pune Supergiant elected to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders on a humid evening at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata
April 09, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Kolkata
KKR, Pune clash in bid for top-two finish
Kolkata Knight Riders and Rising Pune Supergiant, who meet at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday, are both enjoying strong runs of form and have their sights set on finishing the league stage in the top two places
April 12, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, New Delhi
Unforgiving Yuvraj sets Kotla alight
Yuvraj's 41-ball 70 was yet another timely reminder of why he is crucial for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their quest to defend the crown they won in 2016
April 13, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Delhi
Daredevils upset Sunrisers to end losing streak
Delhi Daredevils' stand-in captain Karun Nair chose to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Feroz Shah Kotla
April 09, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Delhi
Sinking Daredevils seek lifeline against Sunrisers
After four straight away games, Delhi Daredevils return to their home, Feroz Shah Kotla, desperately needing a win to stay alive in the tournament
April 08, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Pune
Anatomy of a Stokes masterclass
Rising Pune Supergiant were 10 for 3 in their chase of 162, and then 42 for 4, but nothing, not even a prolonged bout of cramps, was going to stop Ben Stokes
April 12, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Nerveless Rohit steers tight chase
Rohit Sharma played a vintage innings, exuding his trademark grace and silken timing enroute to an unbeaten 37-ball 56, to overwhelm Royal Challengers Bangalore on a slowish Wankhede pitch
April 11, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Pune
Stokes century scripts stunning Pune win
Ben Stokes returned to the Rising Pune Supergiant line-up as they chose to bowl first against Gujarat Lions at the MCA Stadium
April 08, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Rohit masterminds tense chase to take Mumbai to top
Virat Kohli won the toss, and Royal Challengers Bangalore batted first on a sweltering afternoon
April 10, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Warner's hit and switch-hit modus operandi
David Warner brought out all his typical T20 shots - the lofted drive, pulls, cuts and switch-hits - along with a trademark celebration to raze Kolkata Knight Riders' bowlers
April 09, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Pune
Tye loss jolts Lions ahead of Pune clash
Coming off the back of a defeat via the Super Over, Gujarat Lions are set to miss the services of fast bowler Andrew Tye for the remainder of the IPL owing to a shoulder injury he picked up on Saturday
April 09, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Tottering Royal Challengers seek Wankhede spark
Royal Challengers Bangalore have only a minuscule chance of making the playoffs ahead of their trip to the Wankhede Stadium to take on Mumbai Indians
April 11, 2024
Axar, Maxwell's spin in tandem scythes through Daredevils
Axar Patel and Glenn Maxwell built on a strong start to run through Delhi Daredevils' middle order in economical spells of spin bowling
April 08, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
'Power-hitting at its very best'
Twitter reactions to a blistering century from David Warner
April 09, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mohali
'We didn't bat intelligently' - Dravid
The Delhi Daredevils batsmen did not recognise the troubles a slow pitch in Mohali would pose and were bowled out for 67
April 08, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Warner's 126 serves notice to tournament leaders
Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to chase despite a slightly dry surface in Hyderabad
April 12, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mohali
Sandeep exploits familiar pitch on return
Against a right-heavy Delhi Daredevils top order, Sandeep Sharma was back opening the bowling and he made sure he hit the right lengths to maximise mischief from a slightly tacky pitch
April 14, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mohali
Daredevils get thrashed after falling for 67
Overnight rain tempted Glenn Maxwell to insert his opposition, who were being led by a man making his T20 captaincy debut
April 15, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Talisman Krunal brings joy on return
Krunal Pandya's presence in the midst of a Mumbai Indians slide showed why he has become indispensable to them
April 15, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Two attacking line-ups set for Sunday blockbuster
Two in-form teams - Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad - with strong all-round performances will play the second match on Sunday
April 15, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mohali
Can Daredevils quicks take over Kings XI's den?
They are on a four-match losing streak, but Mohali has often been helpful to fast bowling and Delhi Daredevils have a roster full of them
April 15, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Pune
Pacy Ferguson storms through RCB
Lockie Ferguson isn't a superstar, but against a batting unit full of them, his pace and wily variations made for top-class bowling
April 08, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Pune
The numbers from a gruesome RCB defeat
They are running away with the most single-digits scores this season and gifted an opposition bowler the record for most dots bowled in an IPL innings in 2017
April 08, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Bumrah's super over wins Mumbai the tiebreaker
Suresh Raina won the toss and surprised everybody by choosing to bat first at the chase-friendly Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot
April 11, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Pune
RCB crash to another miserable defeat
Virat Kohli, wanting "five good results", was able to get his way at the toss in Pune and decided to chase against Rising Pune Supergiant
April 10, 2024
IPL 2017
How RCB can still qualify for the playoffs
Two wins, six losses and a washout. With only five more matches to go for them, Royal Challengers Bangalore can lose another match and still make it to playoffs
April 11, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Burden on improved bowling teams at high-scoring venue
With both teams loaded with power-hitters at the top, the onus is on the bowling units at a venue that favours run scoring
April 15, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Pune
Rising Pune eye top-half retention despite Stokes' absence
Royal Challengers Bangalore fast bowler Tymal Mills has recovered from a hamstring niggle but Rising Pune Supergiant are likely to miss the services of their key allrounder Ben Stokes
April 10, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Mohali
Williamson finds a place in T20 world
Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman Kane Williamson struck a 26-ball fifty and outpaced his more illustrious T20 shoo-ins
April 11, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Feel bad when we can't win for our management - Samson
Sanju Samson said it was upto the youngsters in Delhi Daredevils' line-up to repay the faith shown in them by the management
April 09, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kolkata
In-form Uthappa latches onto another opportunity
Robin Uthappa was reprieved on 9 and made sure Delhi Daredevils paid dearly for the lapse as he dominated the opposition bowling
April 10, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Mohali
Sunrisers top order brushes Kings XI away
Kings XI Punjab chose to bowl against for the third time this season, against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their first game in Mohali. Yuvraj SIngh and Ashish Nehra were brought in by Sunrisers
April 15, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Gambhir, Uthappa nail yet another middling chase
Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bowl against Delhi Daredevils, who would have batted first anyway had they won toss
April 10, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Mohali
Sammy boost for Kings XI in mid-table tussle
The West Indies allrounder, who joined the Kings XI Punjab squad on the eve of their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, could be a like-for-like replacement for the out-of-form Marcus Stoinis
April 09, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Daredevils hope for lift at pace-friendly Eden Gardens
Delhi Daredevils are second from bottom but have a potent pace attack and will hope they can exploit the movement and bounce that is likely to greet them at Kolkata Knight Riders' fortress
April 13, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Finch's brutish masterclass
Aaron Finch didn't bat at his preferred opening position, but that didn't change his approach towards chasing down a potentially tricky total
April 15, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Lions look to escape from last place
Both Gujarat Lions (four points) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (five points) are falling behind in the playoff race
April 10, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Pune
Robin Uthappa lives the batsman's dream
Make highest IPL score, check. Gun down a target of 183, check. Put the team on top of the table, check
April 08, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Pune
Supergiant missteps
Should Tahir bowl more in the Powerplay? And should Pune look to bulk their bowling resources? Aakash Chopra answers these questions and more
April 10, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Pune
Uthappa propels Knight Riders to No. 1
Rising Pune Supergiant brought in Faf du Plessis for Ben Stokes who had pulled up sore
April 11, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Pune
Previous match-winner Coulter-Nile rested for Pune clash
Either Shakib Al Hasan or Trent Boult is likely to replace the Australia fast bowler as Kolkata Knight Riders look to reclaim the top spot
April 12, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Washout diminishes RCB's playoff chance
With only two wins in eight matches now, Virat Kohli's men might have to win each of their remaining six games to qualify for the knockouts
April 09, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Stokes produces million-dollar performance
Ben Stokes took wickets at crucial points during Mumbai's chase before taking control of the final phase with the ball and in the field
April 11, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
RCB's margins for error now minimal
Sunrisers Hyderabad, hunting for their first away win this season, take on Royal Challengers Bangalore, for whom nearly every game is now a must-win
April 08, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Stokes key in snapping Mumbai's streak
Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians captain, chose to bowl first against Rising Pune Supergiant at the Wankhede Stadium
April 12, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Coulter-Nile cranks it up after spin show
The Australia fast bowler snuffed out RCB's resistance in a hostile opening spell to effectively seal the game inside the first five overs of the chase
April 13, 2024
Coulter-Nile, Umesh dismantle Bangalore
Six overs, 36 runs, four wickets. Those were Umesh Yadav and Nathan Coulter-Nile's combined figures, setting the base for Knight Riders' cruise past Royal Challengers Bangalore
April 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Pune aim to reprise winning start against Mumbai
Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiant began their season in contrasting fashion, but where Mumbai have pulled ahead rapidly at the top of the table, Pune are still reviving their campaign
April 15, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Axar's impact with bat and ball takes Kings XI home
Axar Patel had a fine all-round day, two wickets to go with his 17-ball 34, leading the Kings XI Punjab past a strong Gujarat Lions side
April 12, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Knight Riders defend small total in style, RCB 49 all out
After a 15-minute rain delay to the toss, Royal Challengers Bangalore elected to chase with more rain not ruled out
April 13, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Kings XI defend 188 for first away win
Gujarat Lions, who made four changes, chose to bowl against Kings XI Punjab in Rajkot. Kings XI made three, including bringing in Manan Vohra, who recovered from an illness
April 15, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Kolkata
De Villiers and Badree expected to play for RCB
Having broken a series of three straight losses with a win against Gujarat Lions, Royal Challengers Bangalore will hope to carry the form against Kolkata Knight Riders
April 09, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Aggressive McClenaghan helps Mumbai defend
Mumbai Indians were up against all the odds when they began the second innings after some underwhelming batting. It was clear they needed wickets and Mitchell McClenaghan delivered in his first spell
April 10, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Pune
The finisher is not finished yet
The tournament's best death bowler was up against a man whose hitting form was on the wane. In the space of six deliveries, MS Dhoni settled the form v reputation debate in style
April 10, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mumbai
McClenaghan, Bumrah help Mumbai extend lead at top
Zaheer Khan, the Delhi Daredevils captain, won the toss at the Wankhede Stadium and made Mumbai Indians bat first for the first time since their first game of the tournament
April 11, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Pune
Nerveless Dhoni pulls off last-ball victory
Australia captain Steven Smith won the toss against his vice-captain David Warner, and Rising Pune Supergiant decided to field against Sunrisers Hyderabad
April 10, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Kolkata
How Gambhir and Raina used their bowling resources
Aakash Chopra analyses the various bowling punts the two captains took during the game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Lions
April 10, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Daredevils eye turnaround against rampaging Mumbai
Back-to-back defeats have stalled Daredevils after a good start, but to put that behind, they need to find a way past a Mumbai side that is reveling in its best-ever IPL start
April 11, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Raina special helps Lions roar
Reprieved on 1, Suresh Raina made Kolkata Knight Riders pay with a typically bruising knock that delivered a second win for Gujarat Lions
April 10, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Pune
In-form Sunrisers eye first away win
Rising Pune will be encouraged by the performance of their local players in the win over RCB. Now, with an eye up the table, they will need MS Dhoni to step up
April 11, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Raina assault too hot for Knight Riders
Lions are currently placed eighth, but will look to their head-to-head record (they lead 2-1) for inspiration in their quest for victory against second-placed Knight Riders
April 10, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Desperate Lions hope for Eden respite
The bottom-placed team enters the Eden Gardens stronghold after Kolkata Knight Riders had already smacked them by 10 wickets earlier in the tournament
April 10, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Indore
The Buttler bash that took a while coming
Jos Buttler smashed 77 off 37 balls as Mumbai Indians gunned down 199, their highest successful chase in the IPL
April 11, 2024
IPL 2017
When batsmen picked their targets
Hashim Amla's 51 runs off Lasith Malinga on Thursday was the second-highest in batsman v bowler records in IPL history. Here's a look at other such hammerings
April 09, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Indore
'A masterclass from Hashim Amla'
Hashim Amla's South Africa team-mates led the praises on Twitter following his maiden T20 hundred
April 14, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Indore
Mumbai top order destroys Kings XI in highest successful chase
An unchanged Mumbai Indians chose to bowl against Kings XI Punjab in Indore. Kings XI brought in Shaun Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, Gurkeerat Singh and Swapnil Singh
April 11, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
The Morris v Mathews debate
Despite statistics that seem to suggest otherwise, Delhi Daredevils have continued to bat Angelo Mathews above Chris Morris
April 10, 2024
Kings Xi Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Indore
Kings XI look to disrupt Mumbai's best-ever start
Kings XI Punjab aim to end their three-match losing streak as they play their last home game in Indore against a confident Mumbai Indians outfit
April 11, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Willamson shows there is place for finesse in T20s
Kane Williamson didn't power through his innings, he stuck to what he knows best - using touch and timing - to achieve sensational results
April 08, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Williamson and Dhawan overwhelm Daredevils
Sunrisers Hyderabad opted to bat first against Delhi Daredevils, becoming the third side after Royal Challengers Bangalore and Daredevils to do so this season
April 15, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Daredevils look to breach Sunrisers fortress in battle of the ball
Delhi Daredevils travel to Hyderabad to try and return to winnings way, but the Sunrisers are yet to lose a game at home this season
April 09, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Saved by the hat, won with the bat
Chris Gayle found some form with a typically brutish display of power-hitting in an innings that saw him breach 10000 runs in T20s
April 09, 2024
#Gayle10000
'10,000 T20 runs. PARANORMAL'
Chris Gayle finally scaled the 10,000-run mark in T20s, and Twitter was full of praise for the first batsman to get there
April 09, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Rajkot
AB de Villiers injured, RCB seek rise from last place
Gujarat Lions and Royal Challengers Bangalore, placed seventh and eighth on the table, need a win to improve their chances of making the top four
April 10, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Bhuvneshwar keeps his head when others lose it
Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 5 for 19 overcame a sensational 95 from Manan Vohra
April 09, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Delhi
Managing crises the Pandey way
Kolkata Knight Riders were in deep trouble, twice, in a chase of 169 and Manish Pandey bailed them out both times
April 08, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Delhi
Dissecting the Daredevils batting order
Aakash Chopra analyses the Delhi Daredevils batting order, and offers insight into some of the more curious events during their game against Kolkata Knight Riders
April 10, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Bhuvneshwar five-for trumps Vohra's 95
Glenn Maxwell, the Kings XI Punjab captain, has chosen to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
April 12, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Delhi
Pandey, Yusuf give KKR top position after tense chase
Delhi Daredevils chose to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders, and brought in Mohammed Shami and Angelo Mathews
April 10, 2024
Stokes, Thakur complete Pune's turnaround win
Ben Stokes and Shardul Thakur bagged six wickets between them to help Pune defend 161 against Bangalore
April 09, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Bangalore
Tiwary rises above slow pitch
On a pitch where other more established batsmen struggled to go a strike rate above 120, Manoj Tiwary's cameo at 245.45 set up a total Rising Pune could defend
April 10, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Delhi
Daredevils' young batsmen brace for KKR's spin charge
Delhi Daredevils' top order, the least experienced in the league, will face a formidable Kolkata Knight Riders spin attack in a home match on Monday
April 13, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Sunrisers, Kings XI look to keep slump at bay
Having lost their last two matches in the IPL, both teams are in need of a fresh start
April 12, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Rana sets up yet another Mumbai Indians win
Nitish Rana scored his second match-winning fifty of the season at No. 3 to help Mumbai Indians chase down 177 on a two-paced pitch at the Wankhede
April 08, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Rohit changes strategy to tackle spinners
Rohit Sharma had to change his tactics to play against spin after he was dismissed for four single-digit scores early in the tournament
April 12, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Pune quicks defend 161 against RCB
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to chase against Rising Pune Supergiant at the Chinnaswamy Stadium
April 14, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Rana, Rohit, Pollard seal another Wankhede chase
Mumbai Indians welcomed back Lasith Malinga, and won the toss to chase in a chase-friendly ground and format
April 09, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Another Kohli-Smith face-off
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rising Pune Supergiant, who have lost three out of four matches each, will face each other in Bengaluru on Sunday
April 09, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Lions eye tough road up the points table
Gujarat Lions will try to climb up from seventh place when they take on Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium, a team they have yet to lose to in the IPL
April 12, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Delhi
Anderson blasts it beyond Kings XI's reach
Having powered Delhi Daredevils to 188 with a slog-overs blitz, Corey Anderson played his part with the ball as well in inflicting a 51-run defeat upon Kings XI Punjab
April 10, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Some luck and Uthappa's sublime timing
Robin Uthappa survived two close calls, but carried on to thrash the Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers in his first fifty of the season
April 10, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Kolkata
The Narine gamble and Uthappa's innovations
Aakash Chopra explains why Kolkata Knight Riders chose to change a successful opening combination, how Robin Uthappa succeeded against Rashid Khan and more
April 12, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Delhi
Billings, Anderson dismantle Kings XI
Kings XI Punjab handed Eoin Morgan and KC Cariappa their first games this season
April 08, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Kolkata
KKR top table with Uthappa and spinners
Sunrisers Hyderabad welcomed back Moises Henriques, who missed the team's last match against Mumbai Indians because of an illness, and opted to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders
April 08, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Debutant Tye's five-for fashions Lions' first win
Still looking for their first win in the season, Gujarat Lions chose to bowl and also welcomed Ravindra Jadeja back from injury
April 12, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Delhi
Daredevils hope to outwit Kings XI in first home game
Coming off the back of their biggest victory ever, Delhi Daredevils will look to capitalise on the momentum and outplan Kings XI Punjab
April 15, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Sunrisers aim to break Eden duck
Kolkata Knight Riders have a perfect home record against Sunrisers Hyderabad, who will be looking to change that with their strong bowling line-up
April 09, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Tye's knuckle ball punches wind out of Pune
Andrew Tye flummoxed Rising Pune Supergiant's batsmen with his knuckle ball en route to a hat-trick on his IPL debut
April 11, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Pollard fifty overcomes Badree hat-trick
Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians captain, chose to bowl first at the Chinnaswamy Stadium
April 11, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Narine brings double the value in Lynn's absence
In an all-round performance of the highest quality, Sunil Narine showed up for his captain in both Powerplays
April 10, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Jadeja expected to return for struggling Lions
In a battle between two underperforming teams, Gujarat Lions host Rising Pune Supergiant
April 10, 2024
IPL 2017
Kohli set to return against Mumbai Indians
Virat Kohli has fully recovered from the shoulder injury that has kept him out of action since the Ranchi Test against Australia last month
April 10, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Upbeat Mumbai seek to spoil Kohli's RCB return
Near-full-strength teams face off in what is likely to be a run-fest in Bangalore
April 11, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Gambhir, Umesh script Kings XI thrashing
Kolkata Knight Riders chose to bowl in their home opener against Kings XI Punjab. Knight Riders made three changes, bringing in Umesh Yadav, Colin de Grandhomme and Piyush Chawla
April 13, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Mumbai
How Harbhajan and dew hindered Sunrisers
Aakash Chopra analyses some of the major talking points from the match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad
April 10, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Maxwell and Kings XI, the underdogs
Kolkata Knight Riders have won all seven of the most recent matches between these two teams, and their spinners have had success over Glenn Maxwell in particular
April 10, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Harbhajan sings redemption song
Left to prove a point after being left out of the opening game, Mumbai Indians' most-experienced spinner showed he still has the smarts to succeed in the shortest form
April 10, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Mumbai sail home on dewy evening
Mustafizur Rahman replaced Moises Henriques, who, according to David Warner, was down with a virus
April 08, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Sunrisers gear up to unleash Mustafizur-Rashid combo
Sunrisers Hyderabad will be forced to rethink a settled combination with the return of Mustafizur Rahman, as they take on a charged-up Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede
April 10, 2024
IPL 2017
Bowling yorkers easy to say, not to bowl - Nehra
Ashish Nehra emphasised on the importance of mental toughness to bowl during the end overs of a T20, but said bowling yorkers isn't an easy art
April 11, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Pune
Mercurial Samson goes big when it matters
Sanju Samson put behind a dodgy year to take his chance at No. 3 and produce a top-class innings for an inexperienced Delhi Daredevils batting line-up
April 09, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Pune
Rising Pune still piecing together bowling puzzle
In terms of selection and the use of tactics - lack of spin in the Powerplay, and the chase - Rising Pune Supergiant seemed a few steps behind
April 11, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Pune
Samson's maiden ton razes Rising Pune
Ajinkya Rahane, leading Rising Pune Supergiant in the absence of the unwell Steve Smith, chose to bowl against Delhi Daredevils at the MCA Stadium
April 10, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Indore
Kings XI overcome de Villiers' one-man show
Royal Challengers Bangalore, boosted by the return of AB de Villiers, won the toss and opted to bat against Kings XI Punjab in Indore
April 10, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Pune
Tahir key against team that released him
Rising Pune Supergiant won both their games against Delhi Daredevils last season. Can they keep that form going?
April 10, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Indore
Rampaging de Villiers stands alone
Returning from a back injury, AB de Villiers single-handedly revived a sinking Royal Challengers Bangalore innings with a stunning 89 not out off 46 balls
April 09, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Indore
Axar gets Watson again, Royal Challengers misuse Mills and Chahal
Aakash Chopra dissects some of the tactics used by Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore in their meeting at Holkar Stadium
April 14, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Indore
ABD can 'roll on the floor hitting sixes'
Current and former players were among those in awe of another stunning innings from AB de Villiers
April 09, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Indore
Gayle chases landmark against favourite opponents
Chris Gayle is 25 short of 10,000 T20 runs ahead of Royal Challengers Bangalore's meeting with Kings XI Punjab in Indore
April 10, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Star of the match - Rana romp turns it Mumbai's way
Chasing 179 to beat Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians were losing their way before Nitish Rana hauled them back on track with his second IPL half-century
April 10, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Lions might rethink overseas strategy - Brad Hodge
That Gujarat Lions have managed to take only one wicket in two games has prompted the management to rethink their strategy of playing four overseas batsmen
April 10, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
The keys to Rashid's success, and Warner's form
Aakash Chopra analyses some of the talking points from the game between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Lions
April 16, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Star of the match - Rashid turns to the left and to the right
Rashid Khan's 3 for 19 broke the back of Gujarat Lions' innings to set up a comprehensive win for Sunrisers Hyderabad
April 10, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Rana, Pandya brothers stage stunning heist
Lasith Malinga returned to bolster the Mumbai Indians bowling, replacing Tim Southee. He walked straight into bowling duties as his captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and expectedly chose to chase
April 11, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Warner, Rashid give Lions a thrashing
Sunrisers Hyderabad chose to bowl against Gujarat Lions at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Lions fielded two debutants, Tejas Baroka and Basil Thampi
April 09, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Under-pressure Lions face their bogey team
Sunrisers Hyderabad have won all three of their matches against Gujarat Lions and will want to keep that momentum going
April 11, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Star of the match - Jadhav's stellar form revives Royal Challengers
Kedar Jadhav led Royal Challengers Bangalore's revival with a sublime counter-attacking 69, just his third IPL fifty
April 10, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Mumbai gain Malinga but lose Rayudu
The arrival of Lasith Malinga for Mumbai Indians and Shakib Al Hasan for Kolkata Knight Riders highlights the high-profile match between the two teams on Sunday
April 15, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Will Ben Cutting finally break free?
The allrounder may not have the numbers to impress, but his contributions during crucial moments in franchise cricket make him a player a team can never ignore
April 10, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Indore
Star of the match - Breezy Maxwell floors Rising Pune
In his first game as Kings XI Punjab's captain, Glenn Maxwell shut the door on Rising Pune Supergiant with an unbeaten and typically innovative 20-ball 44
April 10, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Royal Challengers defend 157 despite Pant's belligerence
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Shane Watson went against the trend at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, choosing to bat first upon winning the toss against Delhi Daredevils
April 12, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Indore
Bowlers' strangle, Maxwell flash gives Kings XI success
In his first match as captain, Kings XI Punjab captain Glenn Maxwell opted to bowl against Rising Pune Supergiant in Indore
April 10, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Lynn, Gambhir in highest opening stand in IPL
Stats highlights from Kolkata Knight Riders' thumping ten-wicket win over Gujarat Lions in Rajkot
April 11, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Star of the match - Lynn's power pummels Lions
Chris Lynn put on a show in muscular hitting to ease Kolkata Knight Riders through their season opener
April 15, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Indore
Maxwell readies for captaincy debut, against Smith
Kings XI Punjab, who finished bottom of the table last season, will be hoping to do much better this time around, under their new captain
April 09, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Gambhir, Lynn blaze away in record chase
On a ground where four out of five IPL games have been won chasing, Kolkata Knight Riders opted to bowl
April 10, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
RCB look to avoid slide against bowling-heavy Daredevils
Both sides will miss key players as Delhi Daredevils aim to start their IPL campaign with a win while Royal Challengers Bangalore look to avoid losing the plot before the return of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers
April 12, 2024
IPL 2017 news
Dhoni reprimanded for DRS gesture
MS Dhoni has been reprimanded for a "minor" code of conduct breach after Rising Pune Supergiant's seven-wicket win in their opening match against Mumbai Indians
April 12, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Pune
Tahir bounces back after going unsold at auction
Imran Tahir, who went unsold at the IPL auction in February, has said how special it was to pick three early wickets to set up Rising Pune Supergiant's win against Mumbai Indians
April 10, 2024
India news
CoA rebuffs attempts of Srinivasan's return
While there could be attempts from BCCI office bearers and state associations to bring back N Srinivasan for the ICC Board meeting, the CoA has said such a move would need the approval of the Supreme Court
April 11, 2024
IPL 2017
The most expensive IPL final overs
Ashok Dinda has bowled three of the six worst 20th overs in IPL history. He has conceded 272 runs in 20 final overs, going at 13.6 an over
April 10, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiants v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Pune
Smith's love affair with Pune continues
Steven Smith's unbeaten 54-ball 84 helped Rising Pune Supergiant start IPL 2017 with a last-over win at home
April 13, 2024
India news
CoA reminds office bearers that it remains BCCI boss
The Committee of Administrators (CoA) has reminded the BCCI's office bearers that it remains firmly in charge of the board's administration and management
April 11, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Pune
Rahane, Smith clinch thriller for Pune
Making his captaincy debut for Rising Pune Supergiant, Steven Smith chose to bowl first on a well-grassed deck at the MCA Stadium
April 10, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Pune
Smith seeks winning start at venue of Test success
In February, Steven Smith led Australia to a famous Test win in Pune. Now, he returns to the city as Rising Pune Supergiant's new captain
April 10, 2024
India news
CoA head meets Kohli over pay concerns
Vinod Rai, the head of the Committee of Administrators, met India captain Virat Kohli in Hyderabad on Wednesday over the players' pay concerns
April 11, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Yuvraj's blitz proves too much for RCB
In the repeat of the 2016 final, Sunrisers Hyderabad looked at captain David Warner to make the first play once again
April 11, 2024
IPL 2017 news
Kings XI replace injured Vijay with Ishant
Kings XI Punjab have added Ishant Sharma to their pace-heavy attack ahead of the tenth season of IPL
April 10, 2024
IPL 2017
Not easy to emulate 2016 campaign - Williamson
The New Zealand captain, who has played only eight IPL games over the past two years, said that it was important the new-look Sunrisers team gelled well if they are to have any chance of a title defence
April 10, 2024
India domestic news
G Vivekanand elected HCA president
G Vivekanand has been elected president of the Hyderabad Cricket Association, taking over from former offspinner Arshad Ayub; the results of the election were declared on Friday night
April 12, 2024
India news
Dhawan rekindles enjoyment factor
Shikhar Dhawan says the time he has spent away from the national team after being dropped has helped him play without pressure and rediscover his love for the game
April 11, 2024
IPL 2017 news
Zaheer keen to embrace 'support role'
Zaheer Khan hopes a revitalised pace bowling attack, that has in its ranks new recruits Pat Cummins and Kagiso Rabada, will help him play the role of a support cast and not the bowling lead
April 12, 2024
IPL 2017 news
Ashwin to give IPL a miss, Vijay doubtful
The offspinner is likely to be out of action for six to eight weeks, but is expected to regain full fitness ahead of India's title defence at the Champions Trophy in June
April 11, 2024
IPL 2017
De Villiers to lead RCB if Kohli unavailable
AB de Villiers will lead Royal Challengers Bangalore if Virat Kohli fails to recover, from his shoulder injury, in time for the start of the IPL
April 11, 2024
IPL 2017
Daredevils coach Dravid rues loss of de Kock to injury
Delhi Daredevils coach Rahul Dravid has said missing a batsman of Quinton de Kock's calibre as well as the experience of JP Duminy will affect the balance and composition of the team going into tenth edition of the IPL
April 11, 2024
India B v Tamil Nadu, Deodhar Trophy 2016-17, final, Visakhapatnam
In-form Karthik helps Tamil Nadu clinch Deodhar Trophy
Dinesh Karthik struck his second century in as many tournament finals to take Tamil Nadu to a 42-run victory against India B in the Deodhar Trophy final in Visakhapatnam
April 11, 2024
India news
BCCI office bearers not to heed CoA directives
Three BCCI officials - joint-secretary, treasurer and vice-president - met members of the CoA in Mumbai and discussed the court orders issued since January to ascertain the powers of the office bearers
April 11, 2024
Australia in India 2016-17
Kohli says friendship with Australian players has been damaged
Virat Kohli has indicated his friendships with Australian players had been irrevocably damaged, following the conclusion of the Test series in Dharamsala
April 12, 2024
India v Australia, 4th Test, Dharamsala, 4th day
Kohli credits Rahane for five-bowler strategy
Virat Kohli has said it was Ajinkya Rahane's decision to play five bowlers in Dharamsala; then he, Rahane and Anil Kumble decided on playing Kuldeep Yadav since he had the X-factor
April 11, 2024
ICC news
India take million-dollar prize for finishing No. 1
India have finished at the top of the ICC Test rankings for the second successive year after beating Australia 2-1 in the four-Test series
April 11, 2024
IPL news
Virat Kohli in doubt for start of IPL
Royal Challengers Bangalore might have to start IPL 2017 without their captain Virat Kohli, as he battles against time to recover from a shoulder injury
April 10, 2024
England in India 2016-17
Need to adjust to Virat's aggressive captaincy - Ashwin
R Ashwin talks about how MS Dhoni's experience will still be crucial after Virat Kohli takes over the ODI captaincy in the forthcoming series
April 11, 2024
England in India 2016-17
BCCI steps in to ease ECB concerns over tour
Ajay Shirke had expressed "concerns" to ECB president Giles Clarke over the BCCI's ability to host the series against England, despite no longer holding office in the Indian board
April 11, 2024
Gujarat v Mumbai, Ranji Trophy 2016-17, final, Indore, 2nd day
Nayar keeps Mumbai alive despite missed opportunities
On a day neither side could entirely claim as their own, Aditya Tare believed the game would have been different had Mumbai taken the opportunities that Gujarat offered
April 11, 2024
Gujarat v Mumbai, Ranji Trophy 2016-17, final, Indore, 2nd day
Parthiv, Juneja give Gujarat handy lead
Fifties from Parthiv Patel (90) and Manprit Juneja (77) ensured Gujarat retained the advantage in the Ranji Trophy final, having secured a first-innings lead
April 11, 2024
India news
BCCI-Lodha hearing rescheduled for December 9
The hearing of the matter regarding the BCCI not implementing the Lodha Committee's recommendations in total has been rescheduled from December 5 to December 9
April 15, 2024
New Zealand in India 2016
Changing formats a challenge for modern batsmen - Kumble
India coach Anil Kumble spoke of the challenges faced by not just Indian batsmen, but any modern batsman batting out of his comfort zone, two days before the start of the first Test, in Kanpur
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st Test, Kanpur
Ishant out of first Test due to illness
Ishant Sharma, recovering from the mosquito-borne viral infection chikungunya, will miss the first Test of the series against New Zealand, which begins on September 22 in Kanpur
April 14, 2024
New Zealand in India 2016-17
Rib injury rules Neesham out of Kanpur Test
Allrounder Jimmy Neesham has been ruled out of the first Test against India in Kanpur due to a rib injury
April 10, 2024
New Zealand in India, 2016-17
Won't allow NZ spinners to dominate - Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane, the only centurion in India's last home series, has spoken of the need to bat better against the New Zealand spinners, who are a more formidable test than Simon Harmer, Imran Tahir and Dane Piedt
April 11, 2024
New Zealand in India 2016-17
Kanpur set to provide classic Indian Test track - Curator
The Kanpur pitch, for the first Test between India and New Zealand, is cracked and somewhat dry, but is expected to hold up well, according to head groundsman Shiv Kumar
April 10, 2024
New Zealand in India 2016-17
Rank turners can boomerang on India - Harbhajan
Harbhajan Singh has made a call against using rank turners in the three-match Test series between India and New Zealand
April 11, 2024
New Zealand in India 2016-17
Pujara confident after Duleep Trophy runs
Cheteshwar Pujara has said his centuries in the recent Duleep Trophy, particularly the unbeaten knock of 256, were what he needed to tune up for the Tests against New Zealand
April 11, 2024