Tendulkar, Sehwag rested for final ODI

India have decided to test their bench strength in the final one-dayer against South Africa to be played on February 27 after having taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Yusuf Pathan crushes Maharashtra, clobbers 40-ball hundred

Yusuf Pathan celebrated his comeback to the Indian ODI squad by smashing a 40-ball hundred, the third fastest in List A history, as Baroda registered a thumping win over Maharashtra in the West Zone Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Karthik called in as cover for Dhoni

Wicket Keeper Dinesh Karthik has been called to the national squad for the second test against Sri Lanka starting on Tuesday as a cover for the injured skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Dhoni, Sangakkara differ on Motera pitch

The first test match between India and Sri Lanka here ended in a tame draw and the Motera wicket has come under severe criticism from the experts for not being an ideal advertisement for test cricket. Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni agreed with that view saying that the pitch was a bowler-hostile track while his Sri Lankan counterpart didn’t have any problems with the pitch describing it as a “true” wicket.

Tendulkar, Gambhir make tons, match ends in a tame draw

Gautam Gambhir and Sachin Tendulkar scored patient centuries as India put up a spirited batting display on the final day to draw the first test match against Sri Lanka.

India depending on Gambhir to save game

Gautam Gambhir put in a gritty batting performance on the fourth day of the first test against Sri Lanka to keep Sri Lanka at bay after the islanders declared their second innings at a mammoth 760 for 7 leading India by 334 runs.

Sri Lanka replies with massive score, Jayawardene’s double ton

India Vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test
Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad: This test match is a story of centuries and century partnerships. In a run riot in Ahmedabad, Sri Lanka put up a massive score of 760 for 7 wickets as the Indian spinners were left clueless by Mahela Jaywardene’s heroic 275 in reply to India’s 426 [...]

“The Wall” stands tall over Sri Lanka

Rahul Dravid, the “wall” of Indian cricket, scored the 27th ton of his career and his 10th 150+ to propel India to a respectable total of 385 for 6 at the end of day 1 of the first test between Indian and Sri Lanka.

Four new venues for IPL III; ICL players’ allowed to play

Indian Premier League will be getting bigger and better in the third season with four new venues added to the league and an extra match which will be a playoff for the third place.

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