Cricket

India vs West Indies ODIs: Rishabh Pant might well be the missing link in India's middle muddle

Pant's inclusion makes him the latest in a long list of players the Indian team management has experimented with in order to solve the middle order dilemma.

Oct 12, 2018

India vs West Indies: Fan tries to kiss Virat Kohli and click selfie during 2nd Test in Hyderabad

The umpires called for a drinks break as the pitch invader jumped the security barricade and ran into the ground during the first session of the ongoing second Test in Hyderabad.

Oct 12, 2018

Virat Kohli's request for more WAGs time: BCCI likely to follow Cricket Australia's policy - Report

The BCCI has also decided that wives and girlfriends of cricketers will not be allowed to travel with the team till the semi-final at next year's World Cup in England.

Oct 12, 2018

India vs West Indies cricket live stream: When and where to watch 2nd Test match on TV, online

Hosts India will be hoping to complete a whitewash of the West Indies with another big win in Hyderabad. Check out live stream and TV coverage details here.

Oct 12, 2018

Virat Kohli not happy with balls used for Tests in India; wants introduction of Dukes

Speaking about the seam and how upright it remains right throughout the game, Kohli said that it presents an opportunity to the bowlers to work with at any stage of the game.

Oct 11, 2018

Virat Kohli returns, Rishabh Pant earns call-up as India announce squad for West Indies ODIs

Dinesh Karthik has been dropped to accommodate Rishabh Pant in the ODI squad for the first two of the five-match series against the West Indies. Pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have got their rest period extended as they have missed the ongoing Test series.

Oct 11, 2018

#MeToo in cricket: Lasith Malinga second Sri Lankan star to be accused of sexual harassment

Popular playback singer Chinmayi Sripaada shared an account of an anonymous woman, who claims to have been "humiliated" after the alleged misbehavior from Lasith Malinga during an IPL season.

Oct 11, 2018

Virat Kohli wants young Prithvi Shaw to be kept away from Sachin-Sehwag comparisons

Virat Kohli's comments come after quite a few from the cricket fraternity, including head coach Ravi Shastri, likened Shaw's batting style to that of Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag.

Oct 11, 2018

Mayank Agarwal made to wait as India announce 12-member squad for 2nd Test against West Indies

This is also an opportunity for Ajinkya Rahane to step up and play an innings of note before the team for the Australian tour is announced.

Oct 11, 2018

Yuvraj Singh: Want to play 2019 Cricket World Cup but won't spoil youngsters' chances

The World Cup-winning all-rounder has not played for India since June 2017 but hasn't ruled out the chances of making yet another comeback. Read on for more.

Oct 11, 2018

India vs West Indies: Hosts drop hint about playing XI; address KL Rahul situation

Bharat Arun also spoke about the newbies in the side and was all praise for both Prithvi Shaw and Mohammed Siraj.

Oct 11, 2018

Virat Kohli could surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record in Hyderabad; only Bradman better

The Indian captain has been tossing records by the wayside for fun in the recent past, and if he does a score a century in the next five innings, he could better Sachin Tendulkar's record.

Oct 10, 2018

Virat Kohli called out for 'fragile ego, vanity' after trying to match female tennis star's height

Kohli is being criticised for apparently trying to look taller than Indian tennis player Karman Kaur Thandi when the latter joins the cricketer on stage during a promotional event in Mumbai.

Oct 10, 2018

India vs West Indies 2nd Test: Under pressure KL Rahul looks to avoid embarrassing record

Rahul's tally of 8 innings with 10 or below scores is the joint-worst this year for the top three batsmen in 2018. He shares it with South African opener Dean Elgar.

Oct 10, 2018

India vs West Indies: Rishabh Pant as cover for Dhoni; Kohli could be rested as selectors pick ODI squad

The selectors could give Virat Kohli another break as they look to build a formidable team for the upcoming tour of Australia.

Oct 10, 2018