India cricket

Pujara plays 54 deliveries to get off the mark

Cheteshwar Pujara takes 54 balls to get off the mark during the third Test between South Africa and India.
Yusuf Pathan suspended for failed dope test

India suspends former international all-rounder Yusuf Pathan for five months for taking a banned stimulant.
Pakistan seeks $70m from India for unplayed cricket series

Pakistan has kicked off a legal battle against India for not honouring a bilateral cricket series agreement, the sport's governing body confirm.
SL to hold T20I tri-series involving Bangladesh, India

SLC release confirms that Sri Lanka will host Bangladesh and India for a T20I tri-nation series in March.
Secret to scoring runs? An apple and a shower

Sachin Tendulkar spills dressing room secret about teammate VVS Laxman while wishing him on his birthday.
Curator banned after ODI pitch tampering claim

India's cricket board bans an official from the Pune ground after he was recorded saying he tampered with the pitch ahead of the second one-day international against New Zealand.
Kohli-Anushka set to tie the knot in December?

Virat Kohli is set to tie the knot with girlfriend Anushka Sharma in December, media reports suggest.
Engineer warns India 'true test' will come in England

India great Farokh Engineer says the "true test" of Virat Kohli's current side will come when they tour England next year.
India, South Africa closer to tour agreement

South Africa and India are believed to be close to an agreement on a schedule for a tour of South Africa in January and February.
India rest Ashwin, Jadeja for Australia ODIs

India recall fast bowlers Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav for the first three one-day internationals against Australia while they continue to rest their frontline spinners.
Dhoni no longer an automatic choice for selectors

India cricket's Chief selector MSK Prasad says that selectors no longer consider MS Dhoni to be an automatic choice in the India setup.
Miandad wants PCB to respond to India’s ‘stones with bricks’

Legendary Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad calls on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to boycott India at ICC events and respond to ‘stones with bricks’.
Sabbir calls Dhoni ‘world’s legend’

Bangladesh star Sabbir Rahman shares a picture with MS Dhoni, calling the former Indian captain ‘world's legend’.
Amir talks about ‘bond’ with Virat Kohli

Pakistan’s ace quick Mohammad Amir speaks about the bond of friendship between him and India’s Virat Kohli.
India face selection 'dilemma' after massive Sri Lanka win

India's thrashing of Sri Lanka in the first Test has left captain Virat Kohli with a "massive" yet welcome headache as he ponders his team selection for the next match.
No problem working with Dravid, says Shastri

Ravi Shastri answers his critics strongly on the topic of coach assignments and makes it clear that he means no 'disrespect' to individuals who are rich in experience and can contribute to Team India’s cause.
Shastri wants Tendulkar onboard as consultant

Newly appointed India coach Ravi Shastri wants Sachin Tendulkar as the national team consultant, provided there is no conflict of interest.
Ganguly unveils bronze statue of himself

Former India captain and batting great Saurav Ganguly unveils an eight-foot tall bronze statue of himself.
Ravi Shastri approved but no decision on Rahul Dravid, Zaheer Khan

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) says the Indian cricket team's support staff will be recruited after consultation with head coach Ravi Shastri by July 22, effectively putting on hold Zaheer Khan and Rahul Dravid's appointments.
Shastri does not want to be a ‘tutor’ to players

Ravi Shastri, who is the new head coach of India cricket team, plans to adopt a more hands-off approach than his predecessor Anil Kumble.
Shastri hot favourite to be new India coach

Former skipper Ravi Shastri emerges as the front-runner to be the new coach of India, but a final decision remains on hold until captain Virat Kohli has been consulted.
Kohli, Kumble rift shakes India

Signs of a rift between India's skipper Virat Kohli and coach Anil Kumble shakes the country ahead of the team's campaign to win a second straight Champions Trophy.
India advertise for new coach

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) invites applications for the head coach's role but will also consider a contract extension for incumbent Anil Kumble.
Ind confirm WI ODI tour after Champions Trophy

India will embark on a limited-overs tour of West Indies next month, soon after the Champions Trophy, their cricket boards have announced.
India women Sharma, Raut set record 320-run stand

India's Deepti Sharma and Punam Raut smashed centuries against Ireland and combined in a stand of 320 runs to record the highest partnership in a women's one-day international on Monday.
End of Big 3?

The Indian Cricket Board's hegemony in world cricket today came under severe threat as the richest board was comprehensively voted out on governance structure and revenue model at the ICC Board Meeting in Dubai.
India delay Champions Trophy squad amid revenue talks

India failed to submit its squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy by the Tuesday midnight deadline and, as it tries to thrash out a better revenue deal with cricket's governing body, the world's richest board has not ruled out boycotting the tournament altogether.
AR Rahman lends his voice to Sachin’s biographical film

The trailer of 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams', which encapsulates the professional highs and the lesser-known personal life of Sachin Tendulkar, has already piqued the audience's curiosity.
Rahul to miss Champs Trophy

India opener Lokesh Rahul is set to miss the Champions Trophy after undergoing operation on his injured shoulder earlier this month, the 25-year-old has said.
Tendulkar says 'Thank you' to his 'honoured' fan

It was a memorable day for Karan Gandhi as he became one of the very few fans who received a "thank you" from former India captain and batting legend Sachin Tendulkar.