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4th Test: India need to work on both batting and bowling, says Dravid

India have to improve both in its batting and bowling during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as the team wants to win the match and qualify for the World Test Championship final

It was pitch that was playing on their minds: Gavaskar after India's loss

After India's embarrassing nine-wicket loss to Australia in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, batting great Sunil Gavaskar said that the host did not get enough runs

This is what a little complacency, overconfidence can do: Ravi Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has slammed Rohit Sharma & Co for their nine-wicket loss to Australia in the third Test at Indore, pointing out that the defeat came due to a little bit of complacency and overconfidence.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Kohli set to play 200th international match at home

When India takes to the field against Australia during the third Test at Indore, it will be a special occasion for hosts' star batter Virat Kohli, who will be playing his 200th international match

Ind vs Aus 2nd Test Day: Khwaja, Handscomb take Aus to 263; India 21/0

Opener Usman Khawaja notched an unbeaten half-century as India reduced Australia to 94 for 3 at lunch on day one of the the second Test here on Friday. Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (2/29) got the prized scalps of Marnus Labuschagne (18) and Steve Smith (0) in the 23rd over after Mohammed Shami (1/31) removed opener David Warner (15). Khawaja (50 not out) was in the middle with Travis Head (1) when lunch was taken. India lead the four-match series 1-0.

IND vs AUS: Australia opt to bat in 2nd Test of Border -Gavaskar trophy

Australia skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat against India in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy here on Friday. Suryakumar Yadav made way for a fit-again Sheryas Iyer in the Indian playing XI. Australia made a couple of changes, handing a debut to spinner Matthew Kuhnemann while Travis Head is also back in the playing XI. Matthew Renshaw and Scott Boland miss out. Australia are playing with just one pacer, their captain Pat Cummins. India lead the four-match series 1-0 having won the opening Test by an innings and 132 runs in Nagpur. Teams: Australia: Pat Cummins (c), David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Peter Handscomb, Alex Carey (w), Todd Murphy, Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann. India: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Srikar Bharat (w), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj.

Ind vs Aus third Test set to be shifted out of Dharamsala: BCCI sources

The third Test of the ongoing series between India and Australia scheduled to be played in Dharamsala from March 1 to 5 is all set to be shifted to another venue as the relaid outfield is not match ready, according to BCCI sources. It is understood that BCCI curator Taposh Chatterjee visited the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium to inspect the pitch and the outfield. He will submit his report to the top brass of the BCCI for a final call. Bengaluru and Visakhapatnam are among the venues where the third Test can be shifted to. "There are certain BCCI parameters that one needs to fit in in order to host the match. No competitive game has been played on this ground and also the outfield isn't ready," a senior BCCI source said. While 16 days are left for the match to begin, weather in Dharamsala can also play spoilsport as back-to-back international games there were washouts. The outfield has bald areas and forecast of rain in next few days could halt the work under

It's going to be a challenge bowling on Indian tracks: Lance Morris

Australia's young pace bowler Lance Morris feels it's going to be a "challenge" bowling on Indian tracks during the Border-Gavaskar series, though it would provide him with a "huge learning opportunity". Pat Cummins' Australia will begin their Test and ODI tour of India with the opening match in Nagpur from February 9. Morris, 24, is a member of the 18-member Test squad and could make his debut in the four-match series after narrowly missing out on selection for Australia's third and final Test against South Africa at Sydney. "The feedback (of bowling pace in India) hasn't been too great, to be honest," Morris told SEN Radio on Tuesday. "There's not a whole lot to look forward to; I'm not going to see the ball zipping through to the keeper and him taking it (in the gloves) fingers up. It sounds like it's going to be a bit of a challenge, but it'll be exciting nonetheless," said the winner of the 'Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year Award' this year. Morris added that at a personal

India crushes New Zealand by 8 wickets, take unassailable 2-0 lead

India outplayed New Zealand by eight wickets in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series here on Saturday

Women's IPL: Media rights may attract bids worth Rs 220-250 crore a year

BCCI eyeing Rs 10-11 crore per match for 2023-27 cycle, say sources; broadcasters Disney-Star, Viacom18, Sony-Zee may step into fray for rights

EC tries to sponsor match between deaf cricket team with mainstream teams

The Election Commission on Friday said it will explore the possibility of sponsoring a match between the Indian deaf cricket association team with mainstream teams. On the eve of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the poll panel felicitated the Indian deaf cricket team here. Welcoming the team, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said the Election Commission salutes the resilience and tenacity demonstrated by the players. The team has brought laurels to the country by winning the T20 Champions Trophy held in UAE by Deaf International Cricket Council. Kumar felt it is important to accord due publicity and visibility to the winners. In a statement, the EC said it will explore the possibility of sponsoring a match of the Indian Deaf Cricket Association team with mainstream cricket teams. The Commission also organised a sensitization training workshop for its officers on Diversity and Inclusion' by Padma Shri awardee Niru Kumar, EC's 'national icon' to mark the

Jadeja, Dayal ruled out of B'desh ODIs; Kuldeep, Shahbaz to replace

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was on Wednesday ruled out of next month's away three-match ODI series against Bangladesh after he failed to recover from his knee injury that kept him out of the recent T20 World Cup in Australia. Besides Jadeja, left-arm medium pacer Yash Dayal was also ruled out of the series due to a lower back issue. Jadeja had undergone a knee surgery after the Asia Cup in the UAE (August-September) and was then ruled out for an indefinite period. Fast bowler Kuldeep Sen and all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed have been named as their replacements. "The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named fast bowler Kuldeep Sen and all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed as replacements for Yash Dayal & Ravindra Jadeja for the upcoming 3-match ODI series against Bangladesh in December," the BCCI said in a statement. "Dayal has a lower back issue and is ruled out of the series while Jadeja is yet to recover from his knee injury and will continue to be under the supervision of the BCCI Medical

In T20 cricket, you will see lot more specialists going forward: VVS Laxman

Stand-in head coach VVS Laxman on Thursday said India will be looking to pack the side with T20 specialists as it seeks course correction after yet another World Cup failure. England, who won their second T20 World Cup title in Australia on Sunday, have set the benchmark with their fearless brand of cricket. They bat till number 11 and in the final against Pakistan, they had as many as seven bowling options even in the absence of lead pacer Mark Wood. Speaking to media ahead of the New Zealand limited overs tour, Laxman said multi-dimensional players are the need of the hour in T20 cricket. "In white ball cricket, you need specialist players and going forward, in T20 cricket, you will see a lot more T20 specialists. T20 cricket has shown us over the years that you need multi-dimensional cricketers," said the current NCA chief ahead of the opening T20I on Friday. "We have bowlers who can bat and batters who can bowl. More number of bowlers who can bat allows the team to have depth

T20 WC: When Kohli and Rohit let the pacers have their biz class seats

The Indian team management decided to let the fast bowlers get the best seats since the team had to travel every third or fourth day

Suryakumar turning out to be the one taking India to totals: Gavaskar

Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar hailed the excellent batsmanship showed by middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav in the Men's T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: India pulls one back from edge, eyes on Pak-Proteas clash

With a reduced over innings for Bangladesh, and Litton Das firing up front, the Men in Blue faced a close contest in their latest Super 12 tie for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022

Pak almost packed off as India fails to choke Proteas in World Cup

India's match against Bangladesh on Wednesday important, as both have equal points in Group 2 standings

PCB urges ACC for emergency meeting after Shah says no to playing in Pak

A 'disappointed' Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday requested the Asian Cricket Council to convene an emergency meeting in the wake of BCCI secretary Jay Shah's statement that India won't travel to Pakistan for next year's Asia Cup. In its first official response to Shah's statement that India would like to play the continental tournament at a neutral venue and not tour Pakistan, the PCB said "such statements can spilt the Asian and international cricket communities" and can impact Pakistan's visit to India for the 2023 World Cup. Shah, who made the statement after the BCCI AGM on Tuesday, also happens to be the ACC president. "The overall impact of such statements have the potential to split the Asian and international cricketing communities, and can impact Pakistan's visit to India for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and future ICC Events in India in the 2024-2031 cycle. "The PCB has to date not received any official communication or clarification from the ACC on the statement of

India won't travel to Pakistan for 2023 Asia Cup, says BCCI secy Jay Shah

Indian cricket team will not travel to Pakistan and will insist on a neutral venue for next year's Asia Cup, the BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed on Tuesday after board's Annual General Meeting, here

PM Modi congratulates Indian cricket team on winning Women's Asia Cup

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the Indian cricket team on winning the Women's Asia Cup and said they have made the country proud with their grit and dexterity. India maintained their dominance in the Women's Asia Cup with an eight-wicket demolition of a self-destructing Sri Lanka in the final for their seventh title in eight editions. Modi tweeted, "Our women cricket team makes us proud with their grit and dexterity! Congratulations to the team for winning the Women's Asia Cup. They have shown outstanding skill and teamwork. Best wishes to the players for their upcoming endeavours.