Bulawayo: A merciless India maintained their stranglehold over minnows Zimbabwe as they cruised to a resounding nine-wicket win in the fourth cricket one-dayer to extend their lead to 4-0 in the five

Two years after playing major roles in the World Cup final that the hosts won, Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh find themselves omitted from the India squad for the next major ICC event, the Champions Trophy commencing June 6.

The atmosphere in Dharamsala is nothing short of festive as the hill town gears up to host its first ever international cricket match with India taking on England in the inconsequential fifth and final ODI of a series that has been pocketed by the home nation.

Australian captain Michael Clarke is a serious doubt for tomorrow’s final One-day International against Sri Lanka after twisting his ankle.

South Africa captain AB de Villiers has been suspended for two ODIs while his teammates have been fined 100 per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over rate during their one-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first ODI here.

Indian bowlers put in an inspired show before Virat Kohli returned to form with a rollicking unbeaten 77 as the hosts spanked England by seven wickets in the third one-dayer to make captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s first match in his home town a memorable one here today.

Australian selectors have added fast bowler Jackson Bird to their one-day squad for Sunday’s crucial clash against Sri Lanka in Sydney.

Overwhelmed by the tributes that have poured in ever since he announced his retirement from one-day cricket, senior Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar today said the “love and support” brought tears to his eyes.

Under-fire Mahendra Singh Dhoni today retained captaincy while all-rounder Yuvraj Singh returned to India’s ODI team for the first time since last year’s World Cup triumph after he was picked in the 15-member squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan.

One of the game’s all-time greats, Sachin Tendulkar, today announced his retirement from one-day cricket, bringing to an end a glorious 23-year-old career in the format during which he rewrote numerous batting records.