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  Virat Kohli walks off the field after suffering shoulder injury

  Cricket | March 16, 2017 16:33 IST

  Virat Kohli had to walk off the field after suffering an injury on his right shoulder while attempting to save a boundary in the middle of the afternoon session of the Ranchi Test against Australia.

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  Virat’s claims are ‘complete rubbish’: Steve Smith on DRS row

  Cricket | March 15, 2017 18:28 IST

  Australian skipper Steve Smith today rejected Virat Kohli's insinuation that he repeatedly cheated while taking DRS calls, saying the claims by his Indian counterpart are "complete rubbish".

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  Ind vs Aus, 3rd Test: Focus on Ranchi’s ‘debutant’ pitch as India eyes series win

  Cricket | March 16, 2017 8:29 IST

  The spotlight is firmly trained on the pitch as an ambitious India brace up for what is expected to be a high-voltage battle of attrition against Australia in the third cricket Test starting here today.

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  Won’t ask Kohli and Co to curb their aggression: Anil Kumble

  Cricket | March 14, 2017 18:44 IST

  India coach Anil Kumble today said there was no need for his team to curb its aggression despite the din over on-field behaviour in what is turning out to be an intensely-fought Test series against Australia.

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  Pressure is right on India, not on us: Nathan Lyon

  Cricket | March 14, 2017 10:44 IST

  Australia's leading spinner Nathan Lyon today said the "pressure is right on India" in the ongoing four-match Test series and patted his team for its fighting display in the last two games.

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  Australia can win series despite Starc's injury, says Michael Clarke

  Cricket | March 11, 2017 12:42 IST

  Former Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke on Friday said pace spearhead Mitchell Starc's injury will likely dent the preparations of the visitors as it will have a huge impact on the rest of the matches in the series against India.

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  Will be ‘gold’ if Pujara, Rahane add 100 more runs: Lokesh Rahul

  Cricket | March 07, 2017 13:04 IST

  Lokesh Rahul hoped Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane to add another 100 runs when they come out to bat on the fourth morning of the second Test against Australia.

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  ‘Losing respect for Virat Kohli’, says Ian Healy on his ‘toilet break’ sledge

  Cricket | March 06, 2017 12:49 IST

  Australia’s legendary wicket-keeper Ian Healy says he is "losing respect" for Indian captain Virat Kohli for his constant sledging of the Australians in the ongoing second Test but other former Aussie players see it differently.

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  Ind vs Aus, 2nd Test: Enough pitch talk, India look to bounce back against confident Australia

  Cricket | March 04, 2017 7:07 IST

  After an embarrassing 333-run defeat in the Pune Test, Virat Kohli will face the biggest challenge of his inexperienced career as captain when India face a resurgent Australia in the second match of the four-Test series starting here tomorrow.

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  Kohli’s record better than Tendulkar, says Sourav Ganguly

  Cricket | March 03, 2017 10:21 IST

  Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly on Thursday backed current incumbent Virat Kohli after the humiliating 333-run loss against Australia in the first cricket Test match at Pune.

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  Spin coach Sriram lauds O'Keefe's performance in Pune Test

  Cricket | February 28, 2017 12:02 IST

  Australia's spin bowling coach Sridharan Sriram on Monday revealed how left-arm orthodox spinner Steve O'Keefe changed his approach during lunch break on the second day of the first cricket Test against India at Pune.

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  Our worst batting display in last two years: Virat Kohli

  Cricket | February 25, 2017 16:43 IST

  Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday hardly minced words in criticising his team's shambolic show in the 333-run loss to Australia, saying it was easily the side's worst batting display in the last two years.

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  You are bound to have one bad day: Anil Kumble defends team

  Cricket | February 25, 2017 10:21 IST

  Anil Kumble defended his team after the hosts were bowled out for 105 in their first innings, resulting in Australia taking a commanding lead of 298 runs at stumps on the second day of the opening cricket Test here on Friday.

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  Tried to minimise bad balls and scoring opportunities: Umesh Yadav

  Cricket | February 24, 2017 7:00 IST

  Indian pacer Umesh Yadav, who claimed four wickets on the opening day of the first cricket Test against Australia here, revealed that his plan was to bowl the tight line and minimise scoring opportunities for the batsmen.

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  ‘Not bothered about Australia’s form too much’, says Virat Kohli

  Cricket | February 22, 2017 13:19 IST

  With the two top Test sides gearing up for high-voltage four-Test match series starting tomorrow, Indian skipper Virat Kohli today said that he was ‘not worried about Australia’s recent form and would rather bank on his team’s strength’.

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  Ind vs Aus, 1st Test: Umesh Yadav strikes again, Australia 205/9

  Cricket | February 23, 2017 15:44 IST

  On a fairytale 19-match unbeaten streak, India would seek extension of their incredible dominance on home turf when they clash against an aggressive Australia in the four-Test series, beginning here tomorrow.

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  ‘Go for it’: Aussies get skipper Smith’s go-ahead for sledging against Kohli’s boys

  Cricket | February 14, 2017 16:11 IST

  In line with the mood, Australian skipper Steve Smith decided to up the heat a day after the arrival of the team to India for a four-match Test series starting February 23 in Pune.

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  ‘Don’t sledge Kohli, it will backfire’, Hussey warns Australia

  Cricket | February 03, 2017 14:52 IST

  Virat Kohli will be Australia's "public enemy number one" during the upcoming Test series against India, according to former batsman Michael Hussey but he has advised Steve Smith and Co. not to sledge him as it would bring the best out of the Indian

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  Australian batsmen need to perform in India without excuses: David Warner

  Cricket | January 09, 2017 8:28 IST

  Australia vice captain David Warner on Sunday said the team's batsmen need to stand up against India and will have "no excuses" when they head to India in February.

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  Steve Smith wants Aussies to test Kohli’s patience on India tour

  Cricket | December 27, 2016 7:10 IST

  Australia skipper Steve Smith wants his counterpart Virat Kohli "a little bit angry" when they play India at home in the four-match cricket Test series in February.