The selectors finally took a step that clearly indicated that they were worried with India’s batting following the T20 World Cup and the West Indies series. They have brought Rahul Dravid back into the fray for a spot in the ODI side by including him in the 30-member probables list for the Champions Trophy, [...]

They may well be weary after a surfeit of cricket in recent months, but West Indies and India will have plenty to prove as they begin their Digicel four-match One-Day International series with today’s opening clash at Sabina Park. Following their disastrous experiences in the cold and damp of the early English spring – [...]

England’s Twenty20 wicketkeeper James Foster has promised to stay patient and wait for further opportunities after the disappointment of missing out on a place in England’s training squad ahead of next month’s Ashes. Foster spent seven years in the international wilderness before his surprise call-up for England’s recent World Twenty20 campaign, but the quality [...]

Chris Gayle’s big-hitting prowess has posed enough concerns in the Indian team and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni admitted that the visitors will have to be wary of West Indies’ skipper if they are to dominate the four-match ODI series, starting . The 16-man Indian squad arrived at the Norman Manley International airport and the [...]

After a gap of 45 months, Delhi left-arm seamer Ashish Nehra (72 ODI matches, 92 wickets) has been recalled for the four-match one-day international series to be played against the West Indies at Kingston and Gros Islet from June 26 to July 5. Nehra played his last international against New Zealand at Harare in [...]

After a gap of 45 months, Delhi left-arm seamer Ashish Nehra (72 ODI matches, 92 wickets) has been recalled for the four-match one-day international series to be played against the West Indies at Kingston and Gros Islet from June 26 to July 5. Nehra played his last international against New Zealand at Harare in September [...]

India opted to bat first and struggled as they were reduced to 29-3, before Yuvraj Singh (67) played a world-class knock to lift them up to 153-7. Bravo (4-38) was the pick of the bowlers and he produced with the bat as he shared 58 with Lendl Simmons (44). He finished unbeaten on 66 [...]

Gamhir’s fifty, Yuvaraj Singh’s firing 41, and Ojha’s wonderful spell turned the match in favor of India. Electing to bat first, India started well putting 59 for the first wicket. Rohit Sharma played wonderful shorts and looked like a pro in the opening slot. His two sixes were beautiful watch. He was bowled by [...]

MS Dhoni has a liking for spinners and the India skipper is benefiting a great deal from the same, says Muhammed Ashar Khan. The trend has been seen almost throughout the season not only in Twenty20, but is Test and one day series as well. Determined to stop India from progressing to the Super [...]

Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha justified his captain M S Dhoni’s wisdom of having him in the team by producing a mesmerizing spell of 4/21 in the middle overs to power defending champion India to a 25-run victory over Bangladesh in their opening match of ICC T20 World Cup here. Ojha today started from where [...]