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Everything you need to know about Mohali Mokasa Bo: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

'Casual' Khawaja set to prove critics wrong with 'worthy' performance in Ashes

May 23, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Sydney, May 23 (ANI): Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has said that he is often misunderstood by some in the Cricket Australia hierarchy, saying that he will prove them wrong by proving himself on the field and bringing home the Ashes.

'Angered' Harris calls for ban on 'crooked' spot-fixing players for turning cricket into 'joke'

May 23, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Sydney, May 23 (ANI): Australian paceman Ryan Harris has said that cricketers found to be indulging in spot fixing should be banned for life and wiped from record books for turning the game into a 'joke'.

IPL scam: Delhi Police ask spectators to lodge complaint

May 20, 2013 at 9:18 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Delhi Police Monday appealed to the spectators and general public to lodge their complaints if they felt "cheated" while watching the three Indian Premiere League (IPL) matches which were spot-fixed.

Delhi Police details conversations between bookies, players

May 16, 2013 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar Thursday gave out details of conversations between bookies and players. This led to the arrest of three Rajasthan Royals players S. Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan as well as 11 bookies on charges of spot fixing in Indian Premier League matches.

Spot-fixing to overshadow Royals' clash with Sunrisers (Preview)

May 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Hyderabad, May 16 (IANS) The spot-fixing scandal which rocked the Indian Premier League (IPL) with the arrest of three Rajasthan Royals players will overshadow their last league match against Sunrisers Hyderabad here Friday.

CA boss backs India 'homework' debacle as important lessons for Oz players

May 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Sydney, May 16 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) CEO James Sutherland has backed that infamous 'homework' debacle in India, saying that there were lots of lessons for people involved, who will be better for having gone through it.

Poor bowling let down RCB on home turf too: Kohli

May 14, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Bangalore, May 14 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli said poor bowling even on home ground cost his team dearly as it lost to Kings XI Punjab by seven wickets in the Pepsi IPL-T20 tie at the Chinnaswamy stadium here Tuesday.

Chance for Royal Challengers Bangalore to consolidate

May 13, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Bangalore, May 13 (IANS) Hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore would be looking to consolidate their position at the top of the league table and also maintain their unbeaten run at home when they face a struggling Pune Warriors India in a Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 game here Tuesday.

Miller owes his success to Klusener

May 12, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Mohali, May 12 (IANS) Kings XI star batsman David Miller credited his success in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener.

IPL: Sunrisers post 150/7

May 11, 2013 at 9:50 PM

Mohali, May 11 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad managed to score 150 for seven against Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League here Saturday.

Kings XI to bowl first

May 11, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Mohali, May 11 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab skipper Adam Gilchrist won the toss and elected to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Indian Premier League clash here at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium Saturday.

Mohali to get seven new sports stadiums next month

May 10, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Mohali, May 10 (IANS) Known so far for the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium, Mohali is all set to get seven new sports stadia next month.

Rajasthan Royals jump to second place, play-off berth in sight

May 9, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Mohali, May 9 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals almost assured themselves of a play-off berth in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after they defeated Kings XI Punjab by eight wickets at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Thursday.

Best innings of my life, says Miller of Mohali mayhem

May 7, 2013 at 2:16 PM

Mohali, May 7 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab batsman David Miller has rated his unbeaten 101 of 38 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as his best innings ever.

Royal Challengers set 191-run target for Kings XI

May 6, 2013 at 10:00 PM

Mohali, May 6 (IANS) Half-centuries from Cheteshwar Pujara and Chris Gayle gave Royal Challengers Bangalore a mammoth 190 for three in 20 overs.

Kings XI elect to bowl against Royal Challengers

May 6, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Mohali, May 6 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab captain David Hussey won the toss and elected to bowl against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Monday.

Ex-Kiwi player Michael Mason deny reports of replacing 'injured' Harris in IPL

May 1, 2013 at 10:36 AM

Wellington, May 1 (ANI): Former New Zealand pace bowler Michael Mason has denied reports that he will be replacing injured Australian Ryan Harris in the Kings XI Punjab team in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Injury lay-off made Dhawan hungry for runs

April 26, 2013 at 7:24 PM

Chennai, April 26 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman Shikhar Dhawan said an injury lay-off that forced him out of seven matches made him more hungry for runs.

Haddin may be 'shock' contender for deputy role in Oz Ashes squad

April 23, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Sydney, Apr 23 (ANI): In a surprise naming of their Ashes squad in Sydney slated on Wednesday, wicketkeeper Brad Haddin reportedly may be a 'shock' contender to fill the vice-captain role made vacant by Shane Watson.

Chance for RCB to fortify their position in IPL (Preview)

April 22, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Bangalore, April 22 (IANS) Hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore would be looking to consolidate their position at the top of the league table and also maintain their unbeaten run at home when they face a struggling Pune Warriors India in the Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) here Tuesday.

Mandeep, Miller stun Pune Warriors (Roundup)

April 21, 2013 at 11:56 PM

Mohali, April 21 (IANS) An unbeaten 128-run stand off 79 balls between Mandeep Singh and David Miller helped Kings XI Punjab beat Pune Warriors India seven wickets in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Sunday.

Pune Warriors score 185/4 against Kings XI

April 21, 2013 at 10:04 PM

Mohali, April 21 (IANS) Pune Warriors India scored 185 for four against Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Sunday.

Kings XI elect to bowl first

April 21, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mohali, April 21 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab captain Adam Gilchrist won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pune warriors in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here Sunday.

It was madness, says Gilchrist

April 20, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Hyderabad, April 20 (IANS) It was madness. That was how Kings XI Punjab captain Adam Gilchrist described his team losing four wickets in four balls to end up with a low total against Sunrisers Hyderabad, which won the match by five wickets here Friday night.

Kings XI beat Kolkata by 4 runs

April 16, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Mohali, April 16 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab narrowly beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by four runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium here Tuesday.

Gony takes Punjab to 157/9, Narine takes hat-trick

April 16, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Mohali, April 16 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab scored 157 for nine against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Tuesday.

IPL: CSK's Vijay, Hussey thrash Punjab by 10-wicket win

April 10, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Mohali, April 10 (IANS) In one of the most dominant wins of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Murali Vijay and Michael Hussey helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK) thrash Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) by 10-wickets here at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium Wednesday.

IPL: CSK to chase 139 against KXI Punjab

April 10, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Mohali, April 10 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab were bowled out for 138 in 19.5 overs in their Indian Premier League match against the Chennai Super Kings here at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium Wednesday.

IPL 6: CSK takes on Kings XI Punjab at Mohali today

April 10, 2013 at 12:08 PM

Chennai Super Kings will be looking for a win when they take on Kings XI Punjab today at Mohali. 11th match of IPL will be played at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh from 8pm.

Ex-opener Trescothick warns Eng against writing off Australians during Ashes

March 31, 2013 at 11:38 AM

London, Mar 31 (ANI): Former opening batsman Marcus Trescothick has warned England against writing off Australians during this year's crucial Ashes series.

Oz media's post mortem reveals 'failure on all fronts' led to Oz 4-0 whitewash by India

March 26, 2013 at 2:34 PM

Sydney, Mar 26 (ANI): The Australian media has come up with reasons behind the team's on-field 4-0 whitewash in India, team disharmony and the 'homework' saga that led to the suspension of four players from the Mohali Test.

'No guarantee' for Watson's vice-captaincy, Ashes place: Inverarity

March 26, 2013 at 1:30 PM

Melbourne, Mar 26 (ANI): In a sign of Shane Watson's uncertain standing with the national selectors, panel chairman John Inverarity has declined to guarantee Watson's role as captain Michael Clarke's deputy or even his batting spot for the upcoming Ashes series.

CA boss Sutherland says 4-0 Oz thrashing by India 'not acceptable'

March 26, 2013 at 11:06 AM

Sydney, Mar 26 (ANI): Criticising the Australian team over their flop show in India, Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland has said that the team's 4-0 defeat in the Border-Gavaskar series is not acceptable.

Thrashed Oz team trashed by columnist for India horror show

March 25, 2013 at 4:50 PM

Sydney, Mar 25 (ANI): Sports columnist Peter Badel has thrashed Australian Test team's performance during their humiliating 4-0 whitewash against India, lambasting every player barring captain Michael Clarke and off spinner Nathan Lyon, for their horrific showings.

New 'batting hero' Smith chary of shedding 'all-rounder' tag

March 24, 2013 at 9:46 AM

Sydney, Mar 24 (ANI): Australia's 'comeback kid' Steve Smith has said that he will not be giving up leg-spin bowling and still wants to be considered as an all-rounder, even after wowing critics and the public with his batting prowess since coming off the bench in India in the final two Tests of the series.

Arthur has 'no regrets' over 'disciplinary breach' suspension of Oz quartet from Mohali Test

March 23, 2013 at 10:42 AM

Johannesburg, Mar 23 (ANI): Australian coach Mickey Arthur has once again defended his decision to drop four players for the third Test against India for disciplinary reasons, and said that he has no regrets for taking that decision.

Warne says coach Arthur not solely responsible for Oz's India debacle

March 23, 2013 at 10:34 AM

Sydney, Mar 23 (ANI): Spin great Shane Warne has defended much-criticised Australian head-coach Mickey Arthur and said that he should not be held solely responsible for the tourists' Indian debacle in the Border-Gavaskar series.

Clarke in doubt over IPL participation with bad back, hamstring

March 23, 2013 at 9:38 AM

Sydney, Mar 23 (ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke, who had been suffering from a bad back and a doubtful hamstring, will be leaving Delhi with a question mark hanging over his participation in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL).

Spinners plot Australia's downfall again (Roundup)

March 22, 2013 at 6:02 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Australian batting collapsed yet again, this time on a crumbling Ferozeshah Kotla wicket here, and the visitors ended the opening day Friday of the fourth and last cricket Test at a scratchy 231 for eight.

Long wait for Mumbai and Rahane finally ends

March 22, 2013 at 2:42 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) A 16-month-long wait finally came to an end for Mumbai batsman Ajinkya Rahane who was handed his India Test cap by Harbhajan Singh ahead of the team's fourth cricket Test against Australia here Friday.

Clarke dismisses Test career ending due to back woes rumours

March 22, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Sydney, Mar 22 (ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke has insisted that his back problems that have troubled him for nearly half his life will not force him to cut short his international career.

'Injured' Clarke urged to withdraw from 'unworthy' IPL

March 22, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Sydney, Mar 22 (ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke, who is suffering from a back injury and couldn't play in the final Test match against India in Delhi, has been urged to withdraw from the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) by the Oz media.

It's a dream come true to lead Australia: Shane Watson

March 22, 2013 at 11:14 AM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Two weeks after he angrily stormed out of the team, Shane Watson finally achieved his dream of becoming Australia's Test captain as he stepped out to lead the team in place of injured skipper Michael Clarke in the fourth Test against India here Friday.

Clarke urged to quit as selector amid fears of 'eroding' fragile team culture

March 22, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Sydney, Mar 22 (ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke has reportedly been urged to immediately resign as a selector amid fears that his political power may lead to a dressing room backlash and wear away Australia's already fragile team culture.

Have 24 hours to assess my fitness: Clarke

March 21, 2013 at 5:45 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Australia captain Michael Clarke Thursday said there are doubts over his participation in the fourth Test against India starting here Friday due to his chronic back injury.

India can pay Australia back in their own coin (Preview)

March 21, 2013 at 4:57 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) India have their best chance to pay Australia back in their own coin in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series which ends with the fourth and last Test, starting here Friday.

Back injury will not shorten my career: Clarke

March 21, 2013 at 3:53 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Australia captain Michael Clarke Thursday said his chronic back injury will in no way cut short his international cricket career.

Opener Cowan publicly backs sacking of 'flagrant four' for Mohali Test

March 21, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Sydney, Mar 21 (ANI): Australian Test opener Ed Cowan has publicly backed the sacking of four of his teammates from the team for the Mohali Test, adding it has in fact lifted the team spirit in the squad.

Waugh urges 'estranged leaders' Clarke, Watson to sort out differences

March 21, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Sydney, Mar 21 (ANI): Test legend Steve Waugh has urged Australian captain Michael Clarke and his deputy Shane Watson to sort out their differences for the betterment of their team.

Clarke may skip Delhi Test, leaving it to Watson

March 20, 2013 at 8:25 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Speculation is rife in the Australian camp that Michael Clarke may not like to risk his dodgy back in a dead rubber and leave it to his deputy Shane Watson to lead the team in the fourth and the final Test against India, starting here Friday.

Clarke is pretty confident of his chances: Cowan

March 20, 2013 at 8:01 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Opening batsman Ed Cowan Wednesday backed Shane Watson to lead Australia in the fourth and final Test against India starting Friday if skipper Michael Clarke is unfit and also hoped the team would bounce back after three consecutive defeats.

Dhawan played like Bradman, lauds Ed Cowan

March 20, 2013 at 6:17 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Australia's Test opener Ed Cowan was all praise for India's Shikhar Dhawan and said the debutant batted like legendary Don Bradman in the Mohali Test.

We hope Clarke gets fit for fourth Test: Cowan

March 20, 2013 at 2:01 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Australia's Test opener Ed Cowan Wednesday backed Shane Watson to lead the team in the fourth and the final match against India if skipper Michael Clarke if unfit.

Gambhir, Dhawan likely to miss some IPL matches

March 20, 2013 at 1:30 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders' skipper Gautam Gambhir is likely to miss the first few matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to jaundice.

Suresh Raina replaces Injured Shikhar Dhawan for Delhi Test

March 20, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out of the 4th Test against Australia after sustaining a fracture in his left hand. He will be out of action for six weeks.

Arthur admits putting 'neck on line' with team shake-up before Mohali Test

March 20, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Sydney, Mar 20 (ANI): Australian head coach Mickey Arthur has admitted that he had put his 'neck on the line' with the cultural shake-up of the touring Australian squad in India that led to the suspension of four players, including vice-captain Shane Watson, from the Mohali Test.

Arthur confident about Clarke playing in 'dead rubber' Delhi Test

March 20, 2013 at 10:02 AM

Sydney, Mar 20 (ANI): Australian coach Mickey Arthur has said that he is confident that captain Michael Clarke can overcome a back injury to play in the dead-rubber fourth Test against India.

Watson to set 'new low' if captains in Delhi Test, says Oz media

March 20, 2013 at 10:01 AM

Sydney, Mar 20 (ANI): Vice-captain Shane Watson will be the least credentialed Australian captain in recent history if he leads the touring Test squad for the fourth Test against India, according to the Australian media.

Dhawan out of Delhi Test, Raina called back

March 20, 2013 at 12:49 AM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Man of the match in the third Test, Shikhar Dhawan, was ruled out of the fourth Test against Australia, scheduled to be played in New Delhi between March 22-26, after he sustained a fracture in the left hand.

Clarke trying to get fit for Delhi Test: Coach

March 19, 2013 at 5:53 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Australia coach Mickey Arthur said skipper Michael Clarke was trying to get fit for the fourth and the final Test against India starting here Friday.

Mitchell Starc to return after ankle surgery

March 19, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Mohali, March 19 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) said Tuesday that fast bowler Mitchell Starc will return home and will undergo surgery to remove the bone spurs on his right ankle.

Swann on course to get fit for Ashes after elbow surgery

March 19, 2013 at 12:02 PM

Sydney, Mar 19 (ANI): England's number one off spinner Graeme Swann has been officially cleared to play in the Ashes after undergoing successful elbow surgery in the United States

Watson smokes peace pipe with Pat Howard ahead of Delhi Test

March 19, 2013 at 9:38 AM

Sydney, Mar 19 (ANI): Vice-captain Shane Watson has said that he and Cricket Australia's (CA) high-performance boss Pat Howard have agreed on a truce ahead of their joint arrival for the fourth Test against India.

Clarke backs Watson as captain for Delhi Test squad if unable to play

March 19, 2013 at 9:37 AM

Sydney, Mar 19 (ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke has said that he expected vice captain Shane Watson to lead the final Test in Delhi if he is not fit for the match due to a degenerative back injury that has flared up, following India taking a winning 3-0 series lead in Mohali.

Australia suffer 8th loss in 10 matches in India

March 18, 2013 at 7:45 PM

Mohali, March 18 (IANS) India's 3-0 victory in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is the first against Australia in their Test history. The victory here Sunday is India's eighth in ten Tests against the visitors at home since their last defeat in Nagpur in 2004, the other two being draws.

I think we showed character, says Michael Clarke

March 18, 2013 at 6:50 PM

Mohali, March 18 (IANS) Australia skipper Michael Clarke was happy with the way his boys showed some character in the third Test but gave the credit to India for winning the third Test at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Monday.

India win Mohali Test, take unbeatable 3-0 series lead (Roundup)

March 18, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Mohali, March 18 (IANS) India took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar cricket series beating Australia by six wickets in a thrilling finish on the final day of the third Test at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Monday.

I played my natural game: Shikhar Dhawan

March 18, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Mohali, March 18 (IANS) India's debutant opener Shikhar Dhawan said it was important for him to play his natural game as his 187 runs in the first innings helped India beat Australia by six wickets and take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the four-match Border-Gavaskar series.

Dhoni eyes Australia's whitewash in Delhi

March 18, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Mohali, March 18 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said the team was focussed on completing a 4-0 whitewash of Australia in the series' final game in New Delhi.

India beats Oz by six wickets in Mohali Test to win Border-Gavaskar Trophy 3-0

March 18, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Mohali, Mar 18 (ANI): India won the third Test match against Australia here by six wickets on the fifth and final day of play.

India win Mohali Test, seal series

March 18, 2013 at 4:50 PM

Mohali, March 18 (IANS) India won the third Test against Australia by six wickets to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the four-match series here Monday.

India need another 104 runs to win Mohali Test (Tea Report)

March 18, 2013 at 2:57 PM

Mohali, March 18 (IANS) India just need another 104 runs to beat Australia and take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series on the final day of the third cricket Test at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Monday.

India 103 runs short of win in Mohali

March 18, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Mohali, March 18 (IANS) India were 30 for no loss in their second innings and 103 runs behind the victory target set by Australia at tea on day five of the third Test here Monday.

India need 133 runs to win third Test

March 18, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Mohali, March 18 (IANS) India need 133 runs to win the third Test after Australia were bowled out for 223 in their second innings on day five here Monday.

Indian spinners tighten grip on Mohali Test (Lunch Report)

March 18, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Mohali, March 18 (IANS) Indian spinners tightened the noose around Australia leaving them struggling to save the third Test on the final day at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Monday.

Arthur's future dependent on Ashes result following sacking of 'flagrant four': Buchanan

March 18, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Sydney, Mar 18 (ANI): Former Australian coach John Buchanan has claimed Mickey Arthur's future as national team's coach and selector depends on their performance in the Ashes this year following his decision to sack four players from the third Test against India in Mohali over a serious disciplinary breach.

Australia 170/8 in second innings at lunch

March 18, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Mohali, March 18 (IANS) Australia were 170 for eight in the second innings and took a 79-run lead at lunch on the fifth day of the third cricket Test against India at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Monday.

Captain Clarke's pain no excuse to shirk away from responsibilities

March 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Sydney, Mar 18 (ANI): Michael Clarke needs to explain why he didn't come out to bat at number three on day four of the Mohali Test against India when the tourists were reeling against fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar, according to sports columnist, Brian McArdle.

'Sacked' Watson returning back to India for Delhi Test following son's birth

March 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Sydney, Mar 18 (ANI): Vice captain Shane Watson, who was axed from the third Test against India in Mohali over a disciplinary breach, is heading back to rejoin the Australian cricket squad on Monday after he was went back home for his son's birth.

Dikshit lauds Shikhar Dhawan

March 17, 2013 at 10:22 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit congratulated Shikhar Dhawan's parents on his sparkling Test cricket debut against Australia at Mohali in Punjab, said a Delhi government official Sunday.

Will try hard not to lose wickets: Australia

March 17, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Mohali, March 17 (IANS) Fighting to save the third Test match at Mohali with their backs to the wall, the visiting Australian cricket team says they will "try as hard" not to lose wickets Monday, the fifth and final day of play.

All set for the kill on final day: Indian team

March 17, 2013 at 9:26 PM

Mohali, March 17 (IANS) With just seven wickets standing between them and a third consecutive victory in the Test match series against Australia, an upbeat India are all set for a kill Monday, the final day of the match at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium here.

India in with a chance of victory in Mohali Test (Roundup)

March 17, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Mohali, March 17 (IANS) With Australia reeling at 75 for three in their second innings and trailing by 16 runs at stumps on day four Saturday, India were sniffing at a chance of a win going into the final day's play in the third cricket Test here.

Australia 75/3 at stumps, trail India by 16 runs

March 17, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Mohali, March 17 (IANS) Australia were 75 for three in their second innings and trailed India by 16 runs at stumps on day four of the second cricket Test here Sunday.

India lead by 71 at tea

March 17, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Mohali, March 17 (IANS) India added 95 more runs losing four wickets in the post-lunch session on the fourth day of the third cricket Test against Australia at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here Sunday to lead by 71 runs.

India 479/7 at tea

March 17, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Mohali, March 17 (IANS) India were 479 for seven at tea on day four of the third Test against Australia at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Sunday.

Dhawan out for 187, Vijay completes ton

March 17, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Mohali, March 17 (IANS) Debutant Shikhar Dhawan fell 13 short of a double century while Murali Vijay completed his third Test ton as India trailed Australia by 24 runs in their first innings when lunch was called on the fourth day of the third cricket Test here Sunday.

'Fragile' Watson needs to 'eat humble pie' and start performing to silence critics

March 17, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Sydney, Mar 17 (ANI): Suspended vice-captain Shane Watson may have to swallow some humble pie and will need to offer sincerity of motive and intent to his critics and selectors if he is to return for the Delhi Test, following his sudden departure from India after his suspension from the Mohali Test.

India trail by 24 runs at lunch

March 17, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Mohali, March 17 (IANS) India were 384/3 at lunch on the fourth day of the third cricket Test match against Australia at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here Sunday.

India vs Australia: Third Test, Day 4, Lunch scoreboard

March 17, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Mohali, March 17 (IANS) The following is the lunch scoreboard on the fourth day of the third cricket Test between India and Australia at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here Sunday:

Starc 'content' to stay at No.9 despite century near-miss

March 17, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Sydney, Mar 17 (ANI): Australian quick Mitchell Starc has said that he is content to stay in the No.9 slot in the batting order despite being the top-scorer in Australia's first innings in the third Test and coming close to making a century on Saturday.

Former Test skipper Hughes warns of 'future' pitfalls for Clarke

March 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Sydney, Mar 17 (ANI): Former Test captain Kim Hughes has warned of the obstacles facing captain Michael Clarke, who is leading a divided team, and said that a shake-up is necessary to confront Australia's cricket crisis.

Don't treat Oz players like kids: Ian Chappell

March 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM

Sydney, Mar 17 (ANI): Former Australian captain Ian Chappell has criticised the team management and told them that it is important to remember that the players are grown men, not schoolboys, even though the game may have evolved and the players have become full-time professionals, following the suspension of four key players from the Mohali Test.

Dhawan steals the show from Starc (Roundup)

March 16, 2013 at 7:58 PM

Mohali, March 16 (IANS) Debutant Shikhar Dhawan has literally blown away Australia's hopes of making any comeback in the series with his record unbeaten century that broke many a record as India raced to 283 for no loss in the first innings in the third cricket Test after third day's play at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) here Saturday.

'Cyclone' Dhawan's astonishing debut knock puts India in full control of Mohali Test

March 16, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Sydney, Mar 16 (ANI): Debutant Shikhar Dhawan's record opening stand with partner Murali Vijay helped India take full control on day three of the third Test match against Australia in Mohali.

Dhawan blows away Australia with his record knock (Roundup)

March 16, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Mohali, March 16 (IANS) Debutant Shikhar Dhawan has literally blown away Australia's hopes of making any comeback in the series with his record unbeaten century that broke many a record as India raced to 283 for no loss in the first innings in the third cricket Test after third day's play at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) here Saturday.

Rajiv Shukla brands Dhawan 'biggest discovery' of Indian cricket after debut ton

March 16, 2013 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): Congress leader and Indian Premier League (IPL) chief Rajiv Shukla on Saturday congratulated left-handed opener Shikhar Dhawan for his outstanding knock on his debut game against Australia in the third Test match in Mohali.

Scoreboard: India vs Australia, day 3, Third Test

March 16, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Mohali, March 16 (IANS) Scoreboard at stumps on the third day of the third cricket Test between India and Australia at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Saturday.

India at 283/0 at stumps

March 16, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Mohali, March 16 (IANS) Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay's record opening partnership helped India reach 283 for no loss at stumps on day three of the third Test against Australia at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) here Saturday.

'Exceptional' Dhawan slams fastest ton by debutant in Mohali Test

March 16, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Mohali, Mar 16 (ANI): Opener Shikhar Dhawan launched an exceptional onslaught on the Australian bowlers during India's first innings, slamming the fastest century by a debutant after the tourists were bowled out for 408.