India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Job not finished, says Rumesh Ratnayake
Sri Lanka pacer Suranga Lakmal wrecked the high-profile Indian top-order in overcast conditions to leave the hosts reeling at 17/3 on a rain-affected day one of the first Test at Eden Gardens.
Nov 16, 2017, 19:38 PM IST
Watch: Virat Kohli chews gum during national anthem before India-Sri Lanka 1st Test
Jammu & Kashmir cricketer Parvez Rasool had faced widespread criticism for the similar actions when he made his India debut earlier this year against England.
Nov 16, 2017, 18:56 PM IST
India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Happy to play on a testing wicket, says Sanjay Bangar after tough day
Only one-hours' play was possible in two curtailed sessions and Sri Lanka made the most of it with Suranga Lakmal striking thrice without conceding a run in six overs.
Nov 16, 2017, 18:28 PM IST
Kolkata Test: Suranga Lakmal's dream spell rocks India at Eden Gardens
After hours of rain delay, Lanka won the toss at the historic ground and opted to bowl first.
Nov 16, 2017, 16:57 PM IST
India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Suranga Lakmal rocks India on rain-marred Day 1
After a four-hour rain delay, SL won the toss and asked India to bat on a juicy green top at the Eden Gardens. But the hosts lost opener Rahul and skipper Kohli for ducks, while Dhawan made only 8 in the 11.5 overs bowled during the entire day.
Nov 16, 2017, 16:56 PM IST
India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1 — As it happened...
After a four-hour rain delay, Sri Lanka won the toss and asked India to bat on a juicy green top at the Eden Gardens. But the hosts lost opener Rahul and skipper Kohli for ducks, while Dhawan made only 8 in the 11.5 overs bowled during the entire day.
Nov 16, 2017, 08:39 AM IST
India vs Sri Lanka: Problem of plenty for Virat Kohli as India get three openers for two spots
A fit-again Vijay is hoping to reclaim his spot in the three-test series against Sri Lanka but Kohli confirmed the situation is not so straightforward.
Nov 15, 2017, 21:25 PM IST
India vs Sri Lanka: Visitors to deploy five bowlers in Kolkata Test
Sri Lanka will play five bowlers against India and experienced campaigner Angelo Mathews will bat at No.4, skipper Dinesh Chandimal said on Wednesday ahead of the first cricket Test here.
Nov 15, 2017, 21:02 PM IST
India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli eyes Sourav Ganguly's Test record
Another record beckons for India captain Virat Kohli. The 29-year-old is on the cusp of becoming the second most successful Test captain, surpassing Sourav Ganguly, when Men in Blue hosts Lankans in a three-match series, starting Thursday (November 16).
Nov 15, 2017, 17:00 PM IST
I am not a robot but will rest only when my body needs it, says Virat Kohli
"Definitely I do need rest. Why won't I need rest! When I think it's time my body should be rested, I`ll ask for it. I am not a robot, you can slice my skin and check, I bleed," Kohli told reporters in Kolkata.
Nov 15, 2017, 15:12 PM IST
India vs Sri Lanka, Kolkata Test preview: India look to stay ruthless against Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka would want to forget the annihilation suffered at home and chase what has been an improbable dream of winning a Test here when the two teams clash in a three-match series, starting at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.
Nov 15, 2017, 13:40 PM IST
India vs Sri Lanka: Rain threatens first Test, India cancel practice
The Indian cricket team on Wednesday cancelled its scheduled training session on the eve of the first Test against Sri Lanka due to inclement weather.
Nov 15, 2017, 10:44 AM IST
It will be a good wicket, Sourav Ganguly on Eden track
The Cricket Association of Bengal president later said playing is always more difficult compared to administration.
Nov 14, 2017, 21:55 PM IST
India vs Sri Lanka: Focus on remaining No. 1 in Tests, says Ajinkya Rahane
India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Tuesday said their 9-0 clean sweep in Sri Lanka will have no bearing in the return series and they remain focused on maintaining the No. 1 spot in Tests.
Nov 14, 2017, 15:55 PM IST
Stat Attack: Why Sri Lanka beating India in Tests will be a miracle
Captain Dinesh Chandimal's Sri Lankan team hopes to do what none of the country's previous teams touring India have been able to accomplish, i.e., winning a Test match - especially having been recently wiped out in all formats when Virat Kohli's boys toured the island nation earlier this year.
Nov 14, 2017, 14:19 PM IST
Sri Lanka dare to dream of upsetting India in Tests
Captain Dinesh Chandimal is dreaming of Sri Lanka making history by winning a Test in India - despite being huge underdogs against the world`s top-ranked side when the series begins in Kolkata on Thursday.
Nov 14, 2017, 12:58 PM IST
Watch: MS Dhoni takes 'ad break' to shoot commercial with Kapil Dev
The final part of the shoot will take place in a studio on tomorrow and the next day Dhoni will fly to Dubai to launch the MS Dhoni Cricket Academy on November 11.
Nov 09, 2017, 21:13 PM IST
India vs Sri Lanka: MS Dhoni inspects Eden Garden pitch ahead of first Test
India will play a three-match Test series against Lanka. It will be followed by ODI and T20I series, involving three matches each.
Nov 09, 2017, 19:47 PM IST
Aussie cricketers barely survive scorching Kolkata heat, use GPS trackers to monitor fitness
But, it was truly commendable how the team beat the heat to script a fightback as the pace duo of Coulter-Nile and Richardson bagged three each to restrict India to an around-par 252.
Sep 22, 2017, 19:26 PM IST
Watch: Kuldeep Yadav becomes 1st Indian spinner to take hat-trick in ODIs
He thus joined Chetan Sharma( vs NZ, Nagpur, 1987) and Kapil Dev (vs SL Kolkata, 1991) as the only Indians to achieve the feat.
Sep 21, 2017, 21:08 PM IST
