Kirsten calls Sachin's 200 'best ever knock'

Kirsten calls Sachin’s 200 ‘best ever knock’

Tendulkar had credited Kirsten for his magnificent form earlier. Ahemdabad: In awe of Sachin Tendulkar’s magnificent double century, India coach Gary Kirsten on Friday described the …

No one could have stopped Tendulkar: AB

No one could have stopped Tendulkar: AB

De Villiers said no bowler in the world could have stopped Tendulkar on Wednesday. Ahmedabad: Two days after Sachin Tendulkar made history in Gwalior, South African …

Chance for youngsters to step up: Kirsten

Chance for youngsters to step up: Kirsten

Kirsten on Friday said they will settle nothing less than a clean sweep. Ahmedabad: The series may be already in their pocket but India coach Gary …

Roebuck calls Sachin most complete batsman

Roebuck calls Sachin most complete batsman

Tendulkar was not playing against any ordinary side, but was facing South Africa. Sydney: Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who is again in the headlines for scoring …

Superstitious Sehwag didn't cheer Sachin till 190

Superstitious Sehwag didn’t cheer Sachin till 190

Once Tendulkar reached 190, Sehwag shunned his belief and cheered every shot. New Delhi: Superstition kept Virender Sehwag from applauding most part of Sachin Tendulkar’s double …

Bowling a worry as India eye series win

Bowling a worry as India eye series win

India would aim to plug their bowling loopholes and seal the three-match series. Gwalior: After escaping with a narrow win in Jaipur, India would aim to …

Kallis miffed at last-over confusion

Kallis miffed at last-over confusion

Kallis was irritated with the final over confusions and made no bones of it. Jaipur: Smarting from the narrow one-run defeat against India, South African captain …

Jadeja made all the difference, says Dhoni

Jadeja made all the difference, says Dhoni

Dhoni praised Ravindra Jadeja for his fine performance with the bat and ball. Jaipur: Clearly not happy with the performance of his bowlers in India’s one-run …

Kumble's role in Harbhajan's return to form

Kumble’s role in Harbhajan’s return to form

Harbhajan said Kumble spoke to him recently and it boosted his confidence. Kolkata: Encouraging words from his former captain Anil Kumble helped him in concentrating on …

South Africa happy to have troubled India

South Africa happy to have troubled India

Graeme Smith said SA were proud to have troubled India in their own backyard. Kolkata: His side lost the battle for number one Test spot with …

Harbhajan hits back at critics after heroic show

Harbhajan hits back at critics after heroic show

Harbhajan on Thursday lambasted the Indian media for criticising him. Kolkata: “If I don’t do well you will show me as one of the ‘3 Idiots’. …

India showed a lot of character: Gavaskar

India showed a lot of character: Gavaskar

Gavaskar praised India for drawing level in the series against South Africa. New Delhi: Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar praised the Indian team for drawing level …

Harbhajan heroics keep India at No. 1

Harbhajan heroics keep India at No. 1

Harbhajan Singh was the star performer with figures of five for 59. Kolkata: India has claimed a dramatic win over South Africa on the final day …

Ganguly, Leander Paes cheer India at Eden

Ganguly, Leander Paes cheer India at Eden

Ganguly was watching his first game at Eden since retiring from cricket. Kolkata: Among the third day audience of the second Test between India and South …

'Dhoni world's most destructive batsman'

‘Dhoni world’s most destructive batsman’

VVS Laxman hails Dhoni after their unbroken stand puts India in command. Kolkata: VVS Laxman, who shared an undefeated 259-run seventh wicket partnership with Mahendra Singh …

Laxman to return, India hope for Eden resurgence

Laxman to return, India hope for Eden resurgence

India need a series-levelling win in Kolkata to retain their number one rank. Kolkata: India’s seasoned batsman Venkatsai Laxman will return for the final Test against …

Selectors need vision and guts: Vengsarkar

Selectors need vision and guts: Vengsarkar

India need to carefully groom replacements for their batting “fab four”. Nagpur: India need to carefully groom replacements for their batting “fab four” after suffering a …

Indian flat tracks don't worry SAfrica: Smith

Indian flat tracks don’t worry SAfrica: Smith

The pace duo of Steyn and Morkel give enough indications of their deadly intent. Nagpur: The flat decks in India no longer worry pacers, said South …

SA not India deserve No. 1 status: Smith

SA not India deserve No. 1 status: Smith

South Africa have won around the world and not in their own backyard only. Nagpur: After crushing India by an innings in the first Test here, …

Sachin, Vijay wickets most satisfying: Steyn

Sachin, Vijay wickets most satisfying: Steyn

Steyn mowed down India with a career-best 7-wicket haul in the first Test. Nagpur: Having mowed down India with a career-best seven-wicket haul in the ongoing …

Kirsten defends hapless Indian bowlers

Kirsten defends hapless Indian bowlers

Kirsten believes the Indian team can still win the first Test. Nagpur: India coach Gary Kirsten believes his team can still win the first Test against …

Smith's mind games: India have everything to lose

Smith’s mind games: India have everything to lose

Smith says absence to top players with pressure of No. 1 tag will hurt India. Nagpur: South African skipper Graeme Smith on Friday sought to put …

India, SA begin battle for Test supremacy

India, SA begin battle for Test supremacy

Injury-hit India are determined to protect their No. 1 Test team status. Nagpur: It will be a battle for world supremacy when an injury-hit India, determined …

Spin, reverse SA's biggest challenge: Amla

Spin, reverse SA’s biggest challenge: Amla

Amla hopes his successful last tour of India will stand him in good stead. Nagpur: Hashim Amla, the lone player of Indian origin in the touring …

'Hurt' Steyn eyes revenge against India

‘Hurt’ Steyn eyes revenge against India

The pacer said South Africa haven’t forgotten their defeat in the Kanpur Test. Nagpur: South Africa fast bowler bowler Dale Steyn said his team were hurt …