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25-year-old Andhra batsman Hanuma Vihari emerged as the top run-getter with 291 runs in Indias 2-0 series win over the West Indies and vindicated the team managements decision to have him instead of the more stylish Rohit Sharma in the playing XI. (Photo:AP)

Hanuma Vihari expressess desire to play in all three formats

Vihari, who made his debut in England in September last year, has played six Tests but all out of India. He averages...

27 Sept 2019 12:43 PM IST

Yuvraj Singh is renowned for hitting six sixes in an over of Stuart Broad in the ICC T20 World Cup 2007 and he was awarded the Player of the Tournament in Indias 2011 50-over World Cup triumph. (Photo:AFP)

Yuvraj Singh states selectors and team management didn't back him up

Yuvraj, who retired fom the game earlier this year, reiterated that he was ignored despite clearing the mandatory yo-yo...

27 Sept 2019 12:29 PM IST

Out of favour Indian batsman Suresh Raina still believes that he can make it to Indias limited-overs squad. The left-handed cricketer still hasnt given up his hopes of playing at the much debated no. 4 spot. (Photo:AFP)

'I can be India's no 4': Suresh Raina

The 32-year-old southpaw, who last played for India against England in 2018, is aiming to make a return to the national...

27 Sept 2019 12:26 PM IST

Lahiru Thirimanne has been called in as a replacement for Asela Gunaratne, who sustained an injury on his left thumb while attempting a catch of Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan off Lahiru Kumaras delivery during the first innings of the Galle Test. (Photo: AFP)

Lahiru Thirimanne says Sri Lanka will be focussing on cricket rather...

Pakistan is hosting their first ODI in more than four years.

27 Sept 2019 10:10 AM IST

An average of 22.90 in ODIs and 21.57 in T20s doesnt do justice to the kind of talent, flamboyant left-hander Rishabh Pant possesses and his impetuous shot selection is an indication that he is getting ahead of himself, feels 48-year-old Lance Klusener. (Photo:AFP)

Gambhir backs Rishabh Pant, says Kohli and Shastri should talk to him

Pant, who is India's first choice wicketkeeper in all three formats, received flak for his poor shot selection.

26 Sept 2019 9:24 PM IST

Rahul Dravid deposes before Ethics Officer over conflict of interest...

The BCCI will not formally upload the Ethics Officer's directives as per new norms.

26 Sept 2019 7:34 PM IST

Shafali Vermas debut in itself wasnt fruitful as she couldnt manage to open her account after departing for a duck. (Photo: Twitter)

Mithali Raj: 'Shafali Verma can be the opener India are looking for'

Shafali, who replaced the recently retired Mithali in the T20 squad, earned her maiden call-up for the T20 series...

26 Sept 2019 5:04 PM IST

Bracing up for the upcoming Test series against India, South African batsman Aiden Markram has acknowledged that some of his teammates might still be carrying a bit of baggage of the 0-3 drubbing they endured in 2015. (Photo:AFP)

Certain players might still be carrying baggage of 0-3 loss in 2015,...

The last time South Africa toured India for Tests four years ago, the visitors were thrashed by Virat Kohli's men....

26 Sept 2019 4:59 PM IST

There is intense speculation that Dhoni, who has already retired from the Test format, has played his last ODI for India during the World Cup in which the team was knocked out of the semifinal after a loss to New Zealand. The selection panel will meet on Sunday to pick squads for the West Indies tour amid intense focus on Dhonis future and Gambhir said it is time to keep emotions aside. (Photo:AFP)

'The selectors should ask MS Dhoni about his retirement': Gautam...

Dhoni last played for India in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, since then he has missed series against Windies and...

26 Sept 2019 4:12 PM IST

The first ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played on September 27 in Karachi. (Photo: AP/AFP)

Ravi Shastri vs Misbah-ul-Haq salary: Pakistan head coach reveals...

Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series which kicks-off from September 27 in Karachi.

26 Sept 2019 4:08 PM IST

Rishabh Pant undoubtedly has shined brightly in the Test format, but former Indian cricketer Syed Kirmani thinks that Wriddhiman Saha should be in the Test squad for the second and final Test match against West Indies. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri want to include Wriddhiman Saha in playing...

During the recent T20I series against South Africa, 21-year-old Pant managed to notch up scores of 4 and 19.

26 Sept 2019 4:00 PM IST

Virat Kohli-backed Indian Sports Honours will be held on Friday

The nominations in all the categories were shortlisted by 200 journalists from Sports Journalists Federation of India...

26 Sept 2019 3:48 PM IST