Shane watson surprised, India doesn’t win Test series

Shane watson surprised, India doesn’t win Test series Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has said that he’ll be “really surprised” if India don’t emerge victorious comprehensively in the five-Test series against England which starts in Birmingham Wednesday. Watson, star of…

Shastri makes a statement as MSD retirement rumours

Shastri makes a statement as MSD retirement rumours  The social media was abuzz, speculating Dhoni’s retirement after he asked for a match-ball from umpires after 3rd England vs India ODI. “MS wanted to show the ball to Bharat Arun. He wanted to show him the wear and tear the ball had endured, to get a general…

Virat set to be named limited-overs captain

India’s limited overs cricket will usher in a new era with the national selectors expected to name Virat Kohli is the likely choice to replace Dhoni and captain India,  when they pick the squad for three ODIs and three T20 Internationals against England in Mumbai on Friday. The first ODI is in Pune on January…

India’s squad for England ODI series to be picked on January 6

The selectors of the India cricket team are set to meet on January 6 to select the squad for the upcoming England ODI and T20 series.  “The meeting of the All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI will be held on Friday, January 06, 2017, at 12:30 PM IST at the BCCI headquarters, Cricket Centre, Wankhede…

India Vs England: Mohammed Shami to miss ODI and T20I series due to injury

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is all set to miss the limited-overs legs against England early next year due to his right-knee injury.  According to reports, Shami will miss the three ODIs which begin on January 15 next year and will also likely miss the three T20I matches that follow the ODI series. The 26-year-old…

Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup: India beat England 5-3, virtually enters quarterfinals

India defeated England by an overwhelming 5-3 in a Pool D encounter to virtually secure a place in the quarterfinals, in Lucknow on Saturday. India, who had earlier spanked Canada 4-0 in their tournament-opener, scored two goals in the first half through Parvinder Singh (24th minute) and Armaan Qureshi (35th) before…

India Vs England: Parthiv Patel replaces Wriddhiman Saha for 3rd Test

Parthiv Patel, 31-year-old wicketkeeper batsman will replace injured Wriddhiman Saha in the 3rd Test match against England at Mohali, beginning on November 26.  The southpaw will return to the national Test side after 8 years. The Indian cricket board in its media release said, “BCCI medical team confirms that India…