Indian Cricket Team: News

24 May 2020

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma to undergo fitness test before returning to action

Indian opener Rohit Sharma will have to clear a fitness test in order to make a comeback in international cricket.

Australia need to outwit Pujara: Pat Cummins

Australian pace spearhead Pat Cummins believes Cheteshwar Pujara will be a potential threat for the bowlers when India tour Down Under for the Test series.

23 May 2020

BCCI

No commitment on future tours yet: BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has refrained from discussing about the fate of Future Tours Programme (FTP).

#NewsBytesExplainer: Will split captaincy work for Team India?

Former England captain Nasser Hussain recently voiced his opinion on the long-standing debate of split captaincy.

22 May 2020

BCCI

BCCI should allow Indians to play leagues overseas: Robin Uthappa

Indian batsman Robin Uthappa has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to allow participation in foreign leagues.

Cricket Australia hopeful of hosting India later in the year

Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts revealed the plans to host India for a Test series, are on.

21 May 2020

BCCI

India could tour South Africa for three T20Is: Details here

India and South Africa may indulge in a three-match T20I series in late August, subject to government clearance from both countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.

KL Rahul not a permanent wicket-keeping option: Parthiv Patel

Indian wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel voiced his opinion on the ongoing debate between Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul.

19 May 2020

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli lavishes praise on India's throwdown specialist Raghavendra

Indian skipper Virat Kohli praised throwdown specialist D. Raghavendra for constantly grilling the Indian batsmen.

#NewBytesExplainer: India to bank on Hardik Pandya in T20 WC

Hardik Pandya is touted as India's greatest all-rounder in today's time.

19 May 2020

Ranji Trophy

Rahul Dravid backed me ahead of Test debut: Mayank Agarwal

Indian opener Mayank Agarwal highlighted the impact of Rahul Dravid's priceless advice on his international career.

19 May 2020

England Cricket Team

Ben Stokes highlights Kohli's remarks over size of Edgbaston stadium

England all-rounder Ben Stokes slammed Virat Kohli for lamenting about the size of Edgbaston cricket stadium following India's defeat to England in the 2019 World Cup fixture.

19 May 2020

BCCI

Workload of players will be higher post lockdown: Bharat Arun

Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun believes returning to the field following coronavirus pandemic will not be easy for Indian players.

Rahul Dravid advises athletes to use this lockdown break wisely

Batting legend Rahul Dravid believes the nationwide lockdown has given a breathing space to athletes.

18 May 2020

BCCI

No training camps for contracted players: BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has put on hold the plans to commence skill-based training camps for the centrally contracted players.

India did not plan well for 2019 WC: Yuvraj Singh

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh believes the Indian squad lacked experience in the 2019 World Cup.

17 May 2020

Sports

When MS Dhoni missed a chance to stump Sabbir Rahman

Bangladesh batsman Sabbir Rahman described the incident from 2019 World Cup, when Indian legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni missed a chance to stump him.

16 May 2020

BCCI

Team India open to tour Sri Lanka: Reports

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) treasurer Arun Dhumal revealed the board is open for India's upcoming Sri Lanka tour.

16 May 2020

Virat Kohli

Smith nowhere close to Kohli: Kevin Pietersen

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen voiced his opinion on the 'Kohli vs Smith' debate.

Coronavirus outbreak: Wankhede Stadium to be used as quarantine centre

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has directed the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to use Wankhede Stadium as quarantine facility for COVID-19 patients in the city.

15 May 2020

Virat Kohli

#NewsBytesExplainer: All you need to know about Yo-Yo test

The advent of fitness culture has undoubtedly raised the bar of Indian cricket as compared to previous decades.

India unlikely to play five Tests against Australia

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly feels adding another Test in India's upcoming tour Down Under will not be possible.

15 May 2020

BCCI

Coronavirus outbreak: BCCI eyes isolation camp for players

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is planning to introduce an isolation camp for players in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

Here's how I freed myself while being locked-down: Unmukt Chand

It has been quite a while since Prime Minister Narendra Modi first imposed the nationwide lockdown.

14 May 2020

BCCI

Jasprit Bumrah likely to be BCCI's nomination for Arjuna Award

India's pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah is expected to be BCCI's nomination for the prestigious Arjuna Award this year.

13 May 2020

England Cricket Team

Kohli an imposing character, won't give away anything: Nasser Hussain

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain believes split captaincy will not operate well in the Indian team.

Test cricket will die if India abandon it: Greg Chappell

Australian legend Greg Chappell believes Test cricket is sustained only by the top-ranked nations, otherwise it will perish soon.

#NewsBytesExplainer: The Fab Four of fast bowling

The game of cricket has had a profound history of manufacturing 'Fab Four' in every generation.

12 May 2020

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli's batting reminds me of Federer: AB de Villiers

South African legend AB de Villiers hailed Virat Kohli and Steve Smith for their batting style.

'Australia have struggled overseas', says Gautam Gambhir

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir is disgruntled with Australia reclaiming the number one Test spot.

Official explains why BCCI doesn't allow participation in foreign leagues

An official of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has responded to the suggestion of Suresh Raina that Indian players should be allowed to participate in overseas leagues.

11 May 2020

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli used to sledge a lot: Rubel Hossain

Bangladesh bowler Rubel Hossain opened up on his rivalry with Virat Kohli.

I have been keen on improving mental state: Virat Kohli

Indian skipper Virat Kohli revealed that he has always focused on mental health, regardless of the pandemic.

09 May 2020

India

Five records that Virat Kohli could break this season

Virat Kohli has scaled new heights for Team India across formats over the years.

09 May 2020

BCCI

BCCI plans to field two Indian teams post resumption

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering to field two separate Indian teams in simultaneous series, once cricket resumes.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Reasons why Ashwin could make a comeback in T20Is

Ravichandran Ashwin has been the mainstay spinner for India in the longest format since 2014.

08 May 2020

India

I feel the pressure during first few deliveries: MS Dhoni

Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is renowned for handling his nerves well during crunch situations.

Joe Burns wants to do well against India in Tests

Australian batsman Joe Burns is eyeing the Test series against India to solidify his place in the side, should the series take place later this year.

Five instances when Ajinkya Rahane rose to occasion for India

Ajinkya Rahane has been the linchpin of Indian middle order in Test cricket, ever since he announced his arrival.

Batch of 1985 could trouble current Indian team: Ravi Shastri

Indian head coach Ravi Shastri believes the batch of 1985 could have given a run for the money to the incumbent Indian side.