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

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

'Action 3D' ticket to Disneyland!

June 16, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Chennai, June 16 (IANS) Moviegoers, who will buy ticket to watch upcoming Telugu romantic-comedy "Action 3D", releasing June 21, may win a paid trip to Disneyland.

Rain stops play in Indo-Pak tie

June 15, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Birmingham (United Kingdom), June 15 (ANI): Rain interrupted play in the Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan at Birmingham on Saturday.

Indo-Pak Champions Trophy match significant for reasons apart from cricket, reckon Fans

June 15, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Birmingham (United Kingdom), June 15 (ANI): As India and Pakistan gear up for an ICC Champions Trophy Group B match here, fans of both countries said the match is significant for reasons apart from cricket.

Congress not serious about ruling country, says Modi

June 9, 2013 at 9:37 PM

Panaji, June 9 (IANS) The Congress is not serious about ruling the country, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday soon after he was declared the head of the BJP's election management committee for next general elections.

India skittle out Australia for 65; win by 234 runs

June 5, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Cardiff, June 4 (IANS) India warmed up in style for the Champions Trophy by bundling out Australia for 65 runs for their massive 234 runs win in their second pratice match here Tuesday.

Karthik, Dhoni rally India to 308/6

June 4, 2013 at 8:18 PM

Cardiff, June 4 (IANS) Dinesh Karthik's unbeaten century and his 211-run sixth-wicket partnership with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (91) rallied India to 308 for six in their 50 overs after being 55 for five in their Champions Trophy warm-up game against Australia here Tuesday.

Events outside the ground were disrupting: Fleming

May 27, 2013 at 2:46 AM

Kolkata, May 27 (IANS) Observing that "events outside the ground were disrupting", Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming Sunday blamed its batters for poor shot selection after they were "outplayed" by the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League final at the Eden Gardens here.

Kohli keeps RCB's hopes alive

May 19, 2013 at 1:02 AM

Bangalore, May 19 (IANS) An aggressive half-century by skipper Virat Kohli (56 not out, 29b, 6x4, 4x6) carried Royal Challengers Bangalore to a 24-run win over league leaders Chennai Super Kings here Saturday and kept their play-off hopes alive in the Pepsi IPL tournament.

IPL: Chennai trounce Delhi at home (Roundup)

May 14, 2013 at 11:50 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Two-time champions Chennai Super Kings had little difficulty getting past the struggling Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League here Tuesday.

IPL: Dhoni takes Super Kings to 168/4

May 14, 2013 at 9:58 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings posted 168 for four against Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League here Tuesday.

Super Kings opt to bat against Daredevils

May 14, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bat first in their Indian Premier League clash against Delhi Daredevils here at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Tuesday.

Royals to chase CSK's 141/4

May 12, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Jaipur, May 12 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings scored 141/4 against the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League match here at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium Sunday.

IPL Scoreboard: Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers

May 12, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Ranchi, May 12 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders at the JSCA International Stadium Complex here Sunday.

RCB's playoff hopes dented after loss to KKR

May 12, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Ranchi, May 12 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders dented Royal Challengers Bangalore's chances of qualifying for the playoffs courtesy a five-wicket win in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the JSCA International Stadium Complex here Sunday.

KKR opt to field against RCB

May 12, 2013 at 3:58 PM

Ranchi, May 12 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field first in their Indian Premier League clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the JSCA International Stadium here Sunday.

Daredevils elect to field against RCB

May 10, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils captain David Warner won the toss and elected to field against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Friday.

Daredevils look to end losing streak against RCB

May 9, 2013 at 10:38 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Delhi Daredevils will look to end their two-match losing streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Friday.

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.

Karthik back; selectors dump Gambhir, Yuvraj

May 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Dinesh Karthik earned a recall to the India ODI squad after a gap of three years while the selectors dumped Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh as they picked a 15-member squad for next month's Champions Trophy in England and Wales.

Muralitharan completes international line-up at CPL

May 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Bridgetown (Barbados), May 2 (IANS/CMC) Legendary Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has been named the final international franchise player for the lucrative Caribbean Premier League Twenty20 event which bowls off in July.

Kochi conductors will recharge phones too

April 29, 2013 at 2:12 PM

Kochi, April 29 (IANS) Conductors in Kochi's private buses will also recharge Vodafone subscribers.

One-third of patients suffer depression after stroke

April 28, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Washington, April 28 (ANI): A study by Loyola University Medical Center physicians have found that about one-third of patients suffer depression following a stroke, and depression in turn increases the risk of stroke.

Pune Warriors to bowl against Royal Challengers

April 23, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Bengalore, April 23 (IANS) Pune Warriors skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and opted to bowl against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.

IPL - Gayle guides RCB to fifth win

April 21, 2013 at 12:28 AM

Bangalore, April 21 (IANS) Chris Gayle (49 not out, 44b, 4x4, 1x6) guided Royal Challengers Bangalore through a mini-collapse as the hosts defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets for their fifth win in seven outings and move to the top of the Pepsi IPL league table, here Saturday.

Fans shrug off Bangalore blast to rock stadium (IPL Diary)

April 20, 2013 at 10:44 PM

Bangalore, April 20 (IANS) Frenzied fans came in droves late Saturday to rock the Chinnaswamy stadium, shrugging off the terror blast here Wednesday for an exciting Pepsi IPL-6 T-20 match between hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), led by local lad Rahul Dravid.

Royal Challengers elect to field against Rajasthan Royals

April 20, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Bangalore, April 20 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to field against Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here Saturday.

Bangalore set for a Royal battle

April 19, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Bangalore, April 19 (IANS) In what promises to be a battle royale, hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have their task cut out to stop the winning-streak of front-runners Rajasthan Royals in the Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) Saturday at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, further fortified in the light of this week's bomb blast.

Pune Warriors choose to bat

April 15, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Chennai, April 15 (IANS) Pune Warriors won the toss and elected to bat against Chennai Super Kings in their Indian Premier League tie at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Monday.

IPL scoreboard: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

April 14, 2013 at 12:12 AM

Chennai, April 13 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Saturday.

Super Kings elect to field against Royal Challengers

April 13, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to field against the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here Saturday.

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: Chennai put Punjab in to bat

April 10, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Mohali, April 10 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings won the toss and decided to field against Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League match here Wednesday.

Mumbai choose to bat against Super Kings

April 6, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Chennai, April 6 (IANS) Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat in their Indian Premier League match against the Chennai Super Kings at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Saturday.

IPL scoreboard: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians

April 5, 2013 at 12:44 AM

Bangalore, April 5 (IANS) The scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians here Thursday.

Super Kings, the team to beat again

April 2, 2013 at 3:48 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The India Cements-owned team have probably been the most consistent team in the IPL. Chennai Super Kings are the only team to qualify for the knockout stage in every edition of the tournament.

Tendulkar named 'Man of the Series' against Australia per IBM Social Sentiment Index

March 29, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Bangalore, Mar 29 (Business Wire-ANI): Sachin Tendulkar is the Man of the Series as per IBM Social Sentiment Index for the Border Gavaskar Test Series.

Indian cricket in for sterner 'Tests' (Comment)

March 26, 2013 at 10:34 AM

For the next eight months Indian cricketers can relax and savour the best ever series victory in their 80-year Test history against an Australian team dubbed the worst in recent memory.

South Africa, New Zealand tours will build the team: Srinivasan

March 25, 2013 at 6:58 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Indian cricket board president N. Srinivasan has hailed the Indian team for its historic 4-0 Test series win against Australia and hoped that the tours to South Africa and New Zealand will only make the side emerge stronger.

India 72/1 at tea, need 83 runs to win

March 24, 2013 at 2:26 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) India were 72 for one at tea and needed 83 more runs for victory against Australia on day three of the fourth and final Test here at the Ferozeshah Kotla Sunday.

The match is evenly poised: Murali Vijay

March 23, 2013 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) India's opening batsman Murali Vijay said Saturday that the fourth Test against Australia was evenly poised after the second day's play at the Ferozeshah Kotla.

Murali Vijay completes 1000 Test runs

March 23, 2013 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Opening batsman Murali Vijay crossed the 1000-run mark here Saturday during his knock of 57 in India's first innings on the second day of the fourth Test against Australia.

India 135/2 at tea

March 23, 2013 at 2:26 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) India were 135 for two at tea on day two of the fourth and final cricket Test against Australia here at the Ferozeshah Kotla Saturday.

Pujara, Vijay give India a steady start (Lunch Report)

March 23, 2013 at 12:10 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Opening batsmen Cheteshwar Pujara and Murali Vijay made a steady start as India reached 59 for no loss in the first innings and reduced the deficit to 203 runs at lunch against Australia on the second day of the fourth cricket Test at the Ferozeshah Kotla Saturday.

India 59/0 at lunch

March 23, 2013 at 11:54 AM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) India were 59 for no loss and trailed Australia by 203 runs at lunch in the fourth and final Test at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Saturday.

Spinners strike in tandem to leave Australia reeling (Tea Report)

March 22, 2013 at 3:06 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Australia suffered a batting collapse in the second session losing five wickets for 65 runs and were left struggling at 153 for seven on day one of their fourth cricket Test against India at the Feroz Shah Kotla here Friday.

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 out as Australia opt to bat; Rahane set for debut

March 22, 2013 at 9:29 AM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Australia's stand-in captain Shane Watson won the toss and opted to bat against India in the inconsequential fourth Test at the Feroze Shah Kotla here Friday.

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.

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.

Rs.4.86 crore opening weekend for 'Paradesi' in Tamil Nadu

March 20, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Chennai, March 20 (IANS) Critically acclaimed Tamil period-drama "Paradesi" raked in Rs.4.86 crore in its opening weekend in Tamil Nadu.

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.

I'm waiting to share my happiness with Bala sir: Poornima

March 18, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Chennai, March 18 (IANS) Poornima Ramaswamy headed straight to director Bala Pazhanisaamy's residence after hearing that she had won the National Award for best costume designer for Tamil period-drama "Paradesi".

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 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 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.

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 vs Australia: Third Test, Day 4, Tea scoreboard

March 17, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Mohali, March 17 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard at tea on the fourth day of the third cricket Test between India and Australia at the Punjab Cricket Association 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.

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:

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.

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.

Dhawan strikes fastest century on debut (Tea Report)

March 16, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Mohali, March 16 (IANS) Shikhar Dhawan stole the show with the fastest century on debut as India raced to 156 for no loss in their first innings at tea on the third day of the third cricket Test against Australia at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Saturday.

Tea scoreboard: India vs Australia, day 3, third Test

March 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Mohali, March 16 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard at tea on the third day of the third cricket Test between India and Australia at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Saturday.

India 156/0 at tea

March 16, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Mohali, March 16 (IANS) Shikhar Dhawan cracked an unbeaten century on his debut to help India reach 156 for no loss at tea on the day three of the third cricket Test against Australia at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Saturday.

'Paradesi' - a slice of reality (Tamil Movie Review)

March 16, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Film: "Paradesi"; Actor: Atharva Murali, Vedhika C. Kumar, Dhansika, Udhay Karthik and Ritwika; Director: Bala; Rating: ****

Smith, Starc take Australia to 408 (Lunch Report)

March 16, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Mohali, March 16 (IANS) Mitchell Starc top scored with a fine 99 and Steve Smith struck 92 as Australia were bowled out for 408 in the first innings shortly before lunch on the third day of the third cricket Test against India at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Saturday.

Lunch scoreboard: India vs Australia, day 3, third Test

March 16, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Mohali, March 16 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard at lunch on the third day of the third cricket Test between India and Australia at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Saturday.

Australia bowled out for 408 in first innings

March 16, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Mohali, March 16 (IANS) Australia were bowled out for 408 in the first innings shortly before lunch on the third day of the third cricket Test against India at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Saturday.

Australia opt to bat against India

March 15, 2013 at 9:10 AM

Mohali, March 15 (IANS) Australia captain Michael Clarke won the toss and elected to bat against India in the third cricket Test at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Firday.

Haddin, Lyon return for third Test; Smith makes surprise entry

March 14, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Melbourne, Mar 14 (ANI): Australian cricketer Brad Haddin has officially reclaimed the wicketkeeper post replacing Matthew Wade in the rain-delayed third Test in Mohali.

Not feeling any pressure: Dhawan

March 13, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Mohali, March 13 (IANS) On the eve of making his Test debut, opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan Wednesday said he is under no pressure and would like to carry forward his domestic form to the international level.

It's advantage India against Australia (Preview)

March 13, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Mohali, March 13 (IANS) It will be advantage India against a depleted Australia side in the third Test match that begins Thursday at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here.

Maxwell facing axe after just one Test in favour of extra quick for Mohali Test

March 9, 2013 at 10:35 AM

Sydney, Mar 9 (ANI): Glenn Maxwell is in line to get axed for the next Test match against India in Mohali, which is known for its pace friendly pitch, and the Australian think tank could play an extra fast bowler to make most of the conditions.

Sehwag axed from Test squad

March 7, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Once explosive India opener Virender Sehwag was Thursday dropped from the squad for the last two Tests against Australia, after failing to perform and impress the selectors.

Sehwag axed, Bhajji spared for last two Tests against Australia

March 7, 2013 at 1:15 PM

New Delhi: Opener Virender Sehwag has been dropped from the Indian Test team to face Australia in the remaining two matches of the Airtel Test series while another veteran Harbhajan Singh has been retained.

Sehwag dropped from Test squad

March 7, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Explosive opener Virender Sehwag was dropped from the India squad for the last two Tests against Australia, after failing to impress the selectors.

Pujara, Ashwin rise in ICC rankings

March 5, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Dubai, March 5 (IANS) India players have reaped the rewards for an innings and 135 runs win over Australia in the second cricket Test in Hyderabad by making a charge on the latest ICC Test Player Rankings released Tuesday.

Winning most matches is a collective effort: Dhoni

March 5, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Hyderabad, March 5 (IANS) India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels winning most matches as an Indian Test captain is a collective effort and said the credit should go to all the team members.

India inflict another heavy defeat on Australia

March 5, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Hyderabad, March 5 (IANS) India took a 2-0 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, thrashing Australia by an innings and 135 runs with more than five sessions to spare in the second cricket Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here Tuesday.

Scoring a ton for country gives satisfaction: Pujara

March 4, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Hyderabad, March 4 (IANS) Relishing another superb knock, Cheteshwar Pujara said playing for the country and scoring a hundred always gives a different kind of satisfaction.

Lunch scoreboard: India vs. Australia, day 3, second Test

March 4, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Hyderabad, March 4 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard at lunch on the third day of the second cricket Test between India and Australia at the Rajiv Gandhi International, Uppal, here Monday.

India reach 400/3 at lunch

March 4, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Hyderabad, March 4 (IANS) India made 400 for three in the first innings at lunch on the third day of the second cricket Test against Australia at the Rajiv Gandhi International, Uppal, here Monday.

Oz media, former stars, blast selectors' 'high-risk selections, ill-conceived strategies'

March 4, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Sydney, Mar 4 (ANI): Australian media alongside former players have left no stones unturned in blasting team's think tank's high-risk selections and ill-conceived strategies during their ongoing Test series against India.

Warne blames Oz spinners' mistreatment at domestic level for lack of top-class tweakers

March 4, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Sydney, Mar 4 (ANI): Legendary Shane Warne has claimed Australia's young spin bowlers are being neglected at domestic level by captains, coaches and curators, blaming a lack of attention to their growth as the reason for the current trivial pool of top-class talent.

Arthur defends 'technically flawed' Lyon's Hyderabad Test axe

March 4, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Sydney, Mar 4 (ANI): Coach Mickey Arthur has defended their decision to axe Nathan Lyon from the Australian playing eleven for the second Test against India in the Hyderabad Test, saying the sidelined off-spinner has technical issues to work on.

Dravid says Oz made 'tactical blunder' by dropping Lyon

March 4, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Sydney, Mar 4 (ANI): Indian Test batting great Rahul Dravid has claimed Australia's decision to drop off spinner Nathan Lyon was a tactical blunder as the touring bowlers struggled against the hosts on the second day of the Hyderabad Test.

Australian coach talks tough with batsmen

March 3, 2013 at 8:35 PM

Hyderabad, March 3 (IANS) With India taking complete command of the second cricket Test here Sunday, Australia's head coach Mickey Arthur did some plain talking to his batsmen and said he expected them to score big.

I was determined to bat long, says Murali Vijay

March 3, 2013 at 6:27 PM

Hyderabad, March 3 (IANS) Indian opener Murali Vijay, who scored an unbeaten century against Australia in the second cricket Test here, said he just wanted to stay at the wicket as long as possible.

Pujara, Vijay put India on top (Roundup)

March 3, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Hyderabad, March 3 (IANS) Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara recorded India's highest-second wicket partnership against Australia on way to putting their team on top in the second cricket Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here Sunday.

India vs Australia, Second Test, Day 2 Scoreboard

March 3, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Hyderabad, March 3 (IANS) Scoreboard at the close of play on the second day of the second cricket Test between India and Australia at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, here Sunday.

India lead by 74 runs at end of Day 2

March 3, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Hyderabad, March 3 (IANS) India ended the second day's play at 311/1, taking a 74-run first innings lead in the second cricket Test match against Australia here at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Sunday.