Tri-Series: Bad decisions cost India

Before the start of the tri-series final between India and Sri Lanka at Dambulla on Saturday, one of the cricket presenters was humorously inquiring about Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s “love affair” with opening batsman Dinesh Karthik and all-rounder Javindra Jadeja.

Sangakkara charged with level 2 offence

The tri-series is turning out to be one big controversy-ridden tournament, as the hosts – Sri Lanka – were, on Friday, involved in yet another unpleasant incident, with skipper Kumar Sangakkara colliding with New Zealand all-rounder Nathan McCullum.

Bowlers in desperate need of a break: MS Dhoni

Injury-hit Indian bowlers are in desperate need of timely breaks, said skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday, insisting that the workload on them is “a bit too much” compared to the batsmen.

Yuvraj out with dengue, Nehra uncertain for Sri Lanka ODI

India suffered another huge setback in their ongoing tri-series campaign with dashing middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh being ruled out of their all-important tie against Sri Lanka on Monday after being diagnosed with dengue.

Munaf Patel called up as cover for Ishant

Paceman Munaf Patel will join India’s one-day squad for the tri-series in Sri Lanka as cover for Ishant Sharma, who suffered an ankle injury and missed the first game against New Zealand on Tuesday.

India deserve to be No. 1 in test cricket: Muralitharan

Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara might find the ICC rankings system flawed but the country’s retired spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan feels it is alright and India are a deserving number one in the Test Championships table.

Tri-series in Sri Lanka is good preparation for the World Cup: Ross Taylor

New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor on Monday said the tri-series in Sri Lanka would earn the Black Caps some valuable experience of playing in sub-continent conditions before the 2011 World Cup.

Injuries to senior players a blessing in disguise: MS Dhoni

After the tiring test series against Sri Lanka, India is now all set for the tri-series featuring them, Sri Lanka and New Zealand. The Indian team will be without many key players in the tri-series due to injuries but captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni says it’s a blessing in disguise as it presents them with an opportunity to test their bench strength ahead of the 2011 World Cup.

India’s batting line-up looked monstrous in Sri Lanka: Wasim Akram

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram reckons that the trio of Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid gave India’s batting line-up a ‘monstrous’ look in the just-concluded Test series against Sri Lanka.

Murali’s parting shot at Bedi was brilliant timing: Atapattu

Calling retired spin great Muttiah Muralitharan’s outburst against his long-time detractor Bishen Singh Bedi a perfect “parting shot”, former Sri Lanka skipper Marvan Atapattu said that the iconic bowler brilliantly timed his verbal attack on the Indian.

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