By D. Vijeth India came to South Africa with a great sense of pride after 16 bilateral wins in Indian conditions dismantling the West Indies and Sri Lanka. Understandable though, Virat Kohli and the head coach, Ravi Shastri asserted that this is the best squad ever visited South Africa and were pretty confident of turning…
Washington Sundar named in Indian T20 squad; Bumrah gets maiden Test call
December 5, 2017Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, who had been rested from the ODI series against Sri Lanka, has been rested for the T20 series too. In Kohli’s absence, Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian team in the limited-over format. For T20Is, three new faces – 18-year-old Tamil Nadu’s all-rounder Washington Sundar, Baroda batsman Deepak Hooda and Kerala…
Now, Indian cricketers to fly in Business Class
November 14, 2017The Indian cricketers will now fly in business class after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) approved the proposal to upgrade their domestic air travel. Reportedly, the players have been facing problems while flying within the country with some complaining about selfie requests from fellow passengers and less leg space. The proposal…
Indian team announced for T20 series against Kiwis
October 23, 2017The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 16-member team for the upcoming three-match T20 series against New Zealand, this morning. The senior men’s selection committee has named Mumbai opener Shreyas Iyer and Hyderabad Opener Mohammed Siraj, who have made it to the team for the first time. Ashish Nehra has been…
India, Oz T20 series ends at 1-1
October 14, 2017Hyderabad: The third and final T20 International match between India and Australia at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium was abandoned due to wet outfield yesterday. With this result, the three-match series was shared 1-1. The series-deciding T20I match was called off after match officials conducted multiple inspections and ruled that the pitch was not…
India, Australia lock horns for tournament decider
October 13, 2017Hyderabad: For the first time in this limited-overs tour, Australia are on an even footing with India, having bounced back to level the three-match T20I series at 1-1 after losing the ODI series 1-4. Thus, the visitors would be looking to end their Tour on a high when the two sides meet in the third…
India look to seal series
October 10, 2017In-form India will look to continue their domination of Australia and seal the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series at the Barsapara Stadium later today. India, who are ranked fifth, started the T20 series on a winning note outclassing the visitors in every department to register a nine-wicket victory via the Duckworth/Lewis method in a rain-marred…
The keenly awaited ‘T-20’ fireworks against the OZs
October 5, 2017By V.N. Prasad T-20 cricket is akin to fireworks during Diwali. In local connotation we term T-20 as “CHINNI-KOLU” game where we witness “READY-BEEEES” format. So, with the traditional Diwali round the corner, this T-20 series we hope to enjoy “CRACKERS” show rather than “PUSS” show and blaming it on inclement conditions. The momentum of…
Cricket Talk: Congrats, ‘Men in Blue’ on your ascent to ‘Numero Uno’ ranking
October 4, 2017By V.N. Prasad Aussies were outclassed by our boys in all the departments of the game in the recently concluded ODI series. Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Jadeja and Ashwin would have added more sheen to the series. Whereas Chahal and Kuldeep grabbed the opportunity with both the hands, none of the bowlers amongst the OZs…
Indian Cricket Team gets new sponsors
March 8, 2017OPPO Mobiles India Pvt. Ltd. has won the sponsorship rights for Team India for a period of five years and at Rs. 1079.29 crore. The bids were opened in the presence of CoA representative Diana Edulji, BCCI officials and the bidders through at the BCCI Headquarters yesterday. The five years rights period starts from Apr….















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