Cricket

England adding salt to Sri Lanka's wounds as poor form continues at home

After a horrid Asia Cup campaign, the Islanders are struggling against England in the ongoing five-match ODI series at home.

Oct 14, 2018

India vs West Indies: Umesh gives selection headache to Shastri, Kohli after 10-fer in Hyderabad

Umesh Yadav became only the third Indian pacer after Kapil Dev and Javagal Srinath to pick up 10 wickets in a match at home on Sunday, October 14.

Oct 14, 2018

India vs West Indies: After series win, Virat Kohli talks up India's biggest positives

The Indian bowlers have been relentless and have managed to pick up 20 wickets more often than not across all the conditions, and this has been one of the major talking points

Oct 14, 2018

Ajinkya Rahane on partnership with Rishabh Pant: Was trying to control him yesterday

A century stand between Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant ensured that they sail past Windies and despite the collapse on the third morning, India pulled ahead by 56 runs.

Oct 14, 2018

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli's bowling tip helps Ravindra Jadeja break duck in Hyderabad Test

Three balls into Jadeja's first over, Virat Kohli walked up to him and demonstrated a particular delivery which immediately got Jadeja a wicket.

Oct 14, 2018

MS Dhoni's decision to skip Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final leaves India selectors embarrassed

While MSK Prasad had said Dhoni would be available for domestic duty, his absence leaves one wondering if the chairman of the national selection committee even consulted the veteran wicketkeeper before making a public announcement.

Oct 14, 2018

KL Rahul shows worrying trend in repeated failures as Umesh Yadav opens up potential ODI summon

KL Rahul has developed a disturbing trend of repeatedly succumbing to inswingers for low scores as Umesh makes a strong statement for ODI recall.

Oct 14, 2018

KL Rahul fails again, team management speaks out about the batsman

On the second day of the second Test, when the rest of the batting looked fairly comfortable, Rahul was dismissed trying to leave the ball but then played it on to the stumps.

Oct 14, 2018

India vs West Indies: Prithvi Shaw reacts after missing out on his century

Prithvi Shaw stepped up and blazed away even as KL Rahul struggled to get going at the other end. Shaw took the attack to the Windies bowler and raced along to his 50.

Oct 13, 2018

New Zealand's Suzie Bates believes cricket is one of the worst sports for mental health

The player, who has to be on tours for at least nine months a year, has stressed the importance of cricket boards to understand the mental demands of the game and help the players accordingly.

Oct 13, 2018

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli surpasses Misbah ul Haq, is now the best in Asia

In 42 matches as the captain of India, Virat Kohli has scored 4233 runs at an average of 65 and has screamed past Misbah's record as the captain.

Oct 13, 2018

#MeToo in cricket: BCCI CEO Rahul Johri accused of sexual harassment

The woman, who has chosen to remain anonymous, claims to be a journalist and speaks about an incident when she was at Johri's place for an interview.

Oct 13, 2018

Prolific Shami's inclusion opens up options for India's bowling

Pandya's injury opens up space for a third seamer in the playing eleven and Shami might be a natural choice given his wicket-taking prowess.

Oct 12, 2018

Controversy over ticket forces BCCI to shift venue for India-West Indies ODI

The Brabourne, which is managed by the Cricket Club of India, will be hosting an international game after the 2009 Test match against Sri Lanka.

Oct 12, 2018

India vs West Indies: After solid first day, Roston Chase reflects on his innings

The young all-rounder looked good in the first Test too, but could not stamp his authority on the match and said that went back and worked with the coaches and tried to bat for a longer period of time.

Oct 12, 2018