India Cricket News

Watch: Virat Kohli dares fans on Twitter, are you up for the challenge?

Arguably the fittest cricketer of Team India, maintains a strict diet and fitness schedule to ensure he remains in his best shape. 

Sep 17, 2017, 14:10 PM IST

India vs Australia, 1st ODI — As it happened...

India will be without the services of Shikhar Dhawan and Australia will be without Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and possibly Aaron Finch.

Sep 17, 2017, 10:36 AM IST

I am backing Ajinkya Rahane to open batting against Australia, says Virat Kohli

Kohli said that if a batsman is looking to bat in the same position across formats, it will be difficult for the team to find the balance. He asked batsmen to be flexible.

Sep 16, 2017, 15:47 PM IST

'Talented' Kuldeep Yadav is difficult to pick, says Steve Smith

Kuldeep made an instant impression against Australia, taking four wickets in his Test debut in India's series-clinching win in Dharamsala this year.

Sep 16, 2017, 14:38 PM IST

India vs Australia, 1st ODI Preview: Virat Kohli's men look to start on winning note against mighty visitors

At home, India have been rampant over the last year of so winning against New Zealand and England 3-2 and 2-1 respectively in the 50-over format.

Sep 16, 2017, 14:00 PM IST

After calling Virat Kohli 'sweeper', Dennis Freedman asks 'Sachin who' - See how Indians replied

Dennis Freedman, an Australian blogger, took to Twitter ahead of the match to post a photograph of the Men in Blue - who swept the stands at the Eden Gardens as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on Gandhi Jayanti last year.

Sep 16, 2017, 13:25 PM IST

Want to change my name to 'God' Sachin Tendulkar, says Virender Sehwag

Kohli recently slammed his 30th ODI hundred on the Sri Lanka tour and equalled former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting's record. Kohli is now second behind Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries.

Sep 16, 2017, 11:37 AM IST

Virat Kohli ko ami se ijazat nai mili! Pakistani fans waved poster at Gaddafi Stadium

Pakistan won the Independence Cup on Friday after beating World XI by 33 runs in the third and final T20I in Lahore.

Sep 16, 2017, 09:45 AM IST

Legend GOAT! Shoaib Malik is winning the Internet by praising MS Dhoni

Pakistan cricket fans are celebrating the return of the game in the country after eight years. The teams have not been visiting Pakistan due to fear of terror attacks.

Sep 15, 2017, 16:06 PM IST

Australia begin mind games, Ashton Agar says Shikhar Dhawan's absence will be an advantage

Ashton Agar said wrist spinners like Zampa and Yuzvendra Chahal could have an impact on this series because they don’t have to depend on the pitch to extract spin.

Sep 15, 2017, 15:13 PM IST

Peter Handscomb added to Australia squad as cover for Aaron Finch

Finch aggravated a calf injury during training on Thursday. A scan later revealed that he would need to sit out the early part of the five-match series.

Sep 15, 2017, 12:51 PM IST

Virat Kohli turns down multi-crore soft drink endorsement deal, here's why

Under Kohli’s captaincy, the fitness tests for those trying to make a comeback into the side have been made stricter.

Sep 15, 2017, 11:40 AM IST

India men, women's teams to play T20I double-header in South Africa: BCCI

However, is not the first time that such initiative has taken place. In 2015, the BCCI had kept three double headers against Australia. 

Sep 15, 2017, 10:29 AM IST

India vs Australia 2017: Virat Kohli, Steve Smith's teams to battle for top spot in ICC ODI rankings

India and Australia both have 117 points at present, and follow the top-ranked South Africa, who have 119 points. 

Sep 15, 2017, 10:01 AM IST

BCCI may tweak South Africa tour schedule as Ravi Shastri demands break for Team India

Head coach Ravi Shastri had requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to be more considerate when it comes to scheduling international matches in order to provide adequate breaks to players and support staff.

Sep 15, 2017, 08:59 AM IST

I have two guiding lights in MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli: Yuzvendra Chahal

The BCCI announced the 16-man squad for the first three ODIs of the five-match series against Australia and decided to give rest to both Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.

Sep 12, 2017, 15:43 PM IST

Pakistani fans miss MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli in World XI squad

Earlier, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi expressed that the World XI would have been better with Indian players.

Sep 12, 2017, 12:32 PM IST

Twitter trolls Preity Zinta for her blunder on CPL final

Last week, Zinta has become the third Indian after Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders and GMR's Delhi Daredevils to own a team in the T20 Global League of South Africa. Preity will own the Stellenbosch franchise.

Sep 12, 2017, 11:05 AM IST

Pakistan's ability to host international cricket is crucial for the game: Shashank Manohar

Manohar wished luck to both the sides and hailed the passion for cricket that the Pakistan fans have for the game.

Sep 12, 2017, 10:04 AM IST

World XI would have been even better with Indian players, says Shahid Afridi

The 14-member ICC World XI side, led by South Africa's Faf du Plessis, is scheduled to play three T20 matches in Lahore on September 12, 13, and 15.

Sep 11, 2017, 16:34 PM IST