India Vs Sri Lanka 2017
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Vijay Shankar can be back-up allrounder when we travel abroad, says Virat Kohli
Cricket | Nov 23, 2017, 03:08 PM ISTThe skipper made it clear that he wants Shankar to get a feel of the Indian team set-up and know what he needs to do to become a top-notch international player.
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We have asked for bouncy tracks vs Sri Lanka to prepare for SA tour, says Virat Kohli
Cricket | Nov 23, 2017, 02:24 PM ISTThe Indian skipper once again spoke in a roundabout manner about the cramped schedule, which hampers preparation for the upcoming South Africa tour.
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India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Confident hosts ready for another Lankan challenge on green top
Cricket | Nov 23, 2017, 01:59 PM ISTHaving earned the psychological edge by blowing the Sri Lankan batting unit during the final session of the drawn first Test in Kolkata, the hosts will once again play on a green track at the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium in Jamtha.
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India need a bowling superstar to look upto: Sanjay Manjrekar
Cricket | Nov 22, 2017, 10:01 PM ISTManjrekar, who has faced many top-quality international bowlers, said that the country needs a bowling superstar.
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Batting slot depends on strength of the opposition bowlers, says Wriddhiman Saha
Cricket | Nov 22, 2017, 03:57 PM ISTIn the first Test against Sri Lanka, Saha, who has a 40 plus average in first-class and three Test hundreds, came in at No.7 and 8 in both innings.
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Virat Kohli moves up to 5th in ICC Test rankings, Ravindra Jadeja slides
Cricket | Nov 21, 2017, 04:54 PM ISTKohli, who is top-ranked in both ODIs and T20Is, knocked up a fine 104 not out on day five before the game ended in a draw.
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India vs Sri Lanka: India call-up came as a surprise, says Vijay Shankar
Cricket | Nov 21, 2017, 01:31 PM ISTVijay Shankar was drafted into the Indian Test team in the ongoing series against Sri Lanka as a replacement for Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
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Shikhar Dhawan takes light-hearted jibe at Bhuvneshwar Kumar ahead of his wedding, watch video
Cricket | Nov 21, 2017, 01:00 PM ISTBhuvneshwar Kumar, who bagged the Man of the Match award in the first Test vs Sri Lanka, also announced his wedding date (November 23) in the video.
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India vs Sri Lanka: The last 10-15 overs put us under pressure, says Dinesh Chandimal
Cricket | Nov 20, 2017, 11:59 PM ISTAfter dominating the first four days of the match, Sri Lanka were reeling on 75/7 in their second innings when bad light forced the umpires to bring the curtains down on the contest.
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India vs Sri Lanka: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shikhar Dhawan released from Indian Test team
Cricket | Nov 20, 2017, 11:20 PM ISTBhuvneshwar will take no further part in the Test series, whereas, Shikhar Dhawan will be available for selection in the third Test in Delhi.
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Don't want to compare Sachin Tendulkar with Virat Kohli, says Sourav Ganguly
Cricket | Nov 20, 2017, 09:53 PM ISTKohli becomes the second Indian batsman after legendary Sachin Tendulkar to hit 50 international hundreds, he is at the eighth spot in overall in the list of most century-makers.
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India vs Sri Lanka: Sky is the limit for Virat Kohli, says coach Ravi Shastri
Cricket | Nov 20, 2017, 09:15 PM ISTKohli's hunger for runs and his ability to convert half-centuries into hundreds was on full view as he bounced back from his first innings duck to score an unbeaten 104 in the second innings of Kolkata Test vs Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka coach sees huge positives from drawn Kolkata Test
Cricket | Nov 20, 2017, 08:15 PM ISTPothas also added that the side which is in transition after the departure of two legends - Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara - are up for the challenges in the future.
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India vs Sri Lanka: Bhuvneshwar Kumar credits his fitness for change in fortunes
Cricket | Nov 20, 2017, 08:00 PM ISTThe Uttar Pradesh-born fast bowler brought India tantalisingly close to victory with dream figures of 11-8-8-4 in Sri Lanka's second innings.
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India vs Sri Lanka: We were five or six overs short of victory, says KL Rahul
Cricket | Nov 20, 2017, 07:09 PM ISTIndia turned around the Kolkata Test in the final two sessions with pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar hitting top gear en route to superb bowling figures of 4/8 to reduce Sri Lanka to 75/7 in pursuit of 231 before bad light stopped play at 26.3 overs.
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50 international hundreds do not seem a long journey for Virat Kohli
Cricket | Nov 20, 2017, 06:48 PM ISTKohli scored an unbeaten 104 as India declared their second innings at 352 for eight, which left Sri Lanka with an improbable 231 to chase in little over a session in the opening Test at Kolkata.
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India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test; Day 5 at Eden Gardens
Sports | Nov 20, 2017, 05:37 PM ISTVirat Kohli authored a captain's knock of unbeaten 104 while Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned spectacular figures of 11-8-8-4 as India narrowly missed a spectacular win in the first Test against Sri Lanka which ended in a draw at the Eden Gardens.
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1st Test: Sri Lanka hold on for a tense draw after Virat Kohli's 18th ton
Cricket | Nov 20, 2017, 05:19 PM ISTThe 231-run target was out of reach for Sri Lanka as the Indian bowlers went full throttle raising visions of a victory, reducing them to 75 for 7 before umpires called off play due to deteriorating light.
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India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli hammers 50th international hundred, joins elite list
Cricket | Nov 20, 2017, 04:32 PM ISTIn the list of most centuries as a skipper, the Indian captain now has equalled Sunil Gavaskar’s tally of 11 hundreds.
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India vs Sri Lanka: Cheteshwar Pujara becomes third Indian to bat on all five days in Test Cricket
Cricket | Nov 20, 2017, 03:34 PM ISTOn Monday, Cheteshwar Pujara achieved this rare feat and became only the third Indian and ninth overall cricketer to bat across five days in a Test match.