Hughes, Khawaja dropped but Ponting retained in Oz squad
A struggling Ricky Ponting managed to retain his place despite mounting criticism but Australian selectors on Wednesday dropped out-of-form opener Phil Hughes from the 13-member squad for for the f
We know Aussies would come hard at us: Ojha
Australians love playing mind-games but the Indian cricket team would be ready for them in the upcoming Test series, said left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha, insisting that the visitors would remain calm t
Ed Cowan presses for Test spot with hundred against India
Ed Cowan staked a claim for selection as an opening batsman for Australia in next week's first Test against India with a century for the Chairman's XI against the tourists in Canberra on Tuesday.
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Zaheer lacking extra pace but Umesh can get quicker: Cowan
India pace spearhead Zaheer Khan is lacking in extra pace but young Umesh Yadav could get much quicker against Australia during the forthcoming Test series, according to left-handed opener Ed Cowan, w
India win toss and bat against Chairman's XI
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and chose to bat on the rain-delayed opening day of a three-day tour match against a Cricket Australia Chairman's XI at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Monda
Old nemesis Laxman gears up to face Australia
VVS Laxman, who has proved to be Australia's nemesis several times, is again ready to take on one of the toughest Test sides in world cricket as the stylish Indian prepares for what would be his final tour down under.
Indians stutter to 162/4 on rain-hit 1st day of practice game
Indian batting stuttered on a rain-marred opening day before Virat Kohli's half century took the visitors to 162 for four against Cricket Australia Chairman's XI in a three-day practice match here on
Old nemesis Laxman gears up to face Australia
V.V.S. Laxman, who has proved to be Australia's nemesis several times, is again ready to take on one of the toughest Test sides in world cricket as the stylish Indian prepares for what would be his fi
India threatend to walk out of warm-up match
The Indian cricket team on Monday considered walking out of the three-day warm-up match here even before a ball had been bowled after rain threatened to mar their preparation for the four-match Test s
Dress rehearsal for Dhoni & Co before real action
The Indians are likely to field their first team when they take on Cricket Australia Chairman's XI in their second and final warm-up game on Monday with the focus on the fitness of their fast bowlers