Friday, January 27, 2012

India slip to third in ICC Test rankings

India slip to third in ICC Test rankings


India slip to third in ICC Test rankings

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 07:55 PM PST

The 0-4 whitewash at the hands of Australia after the crushing defeat in Adelaide resulted in India dropping a rung to third spot in the ICC Test rankings.


'Reports of seniors retiring baseless'

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 07:36 PM PST

"Some reports have said that senior players will retire after this series. No such thing has happened and this is a decision that they will take," Sehwag said.


'No quick decision on future of seniors'

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 07:02 PM PST

Despite Indian senior batsmen's flopshow in the Test series loss to Australia, MS Dhoni insisted that decisions on their future would not be taken in haste.


Oz crush India to complete 4-0 rout

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 04:56 PM PST

Australia completed a 4-0 whitewash after registering a crushing 298-run win over India in the fourth Test. This was India's eighth successive defeat abroad.


Oz on the brink of series whitewash

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 04:23 PM PST

India, who were fighting to save the fourth Test against Australia, lost Ishant Sharma and Wriddhiman Saha early on the fifth day of the fourth and final Test.


Harris dismisses Ishant, India 7 down

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 04:05 PM PST

Ishant Sharma and Wriddhiman Saha resumed battle to save India from a likely defeat and a 4-0 series humiliation against Australia on Day 5 of the final Test.


Ishant, Saha resume battle to save Test

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 03:56 PM PST

Ishant Sharma and Wriddhiman Saha resumed battle to save India from a likely defeat and a 4-0 series humiliation against Australia on Day 5 of the final Test.


BCCI must pick points from Argus report

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 11:57 AM PST

Can BCCI pick a few pointers from the lauded Argus review, which recommended sweeping changes in the Cricket Australia's setup after 2010 Ashes debacle?


The great Indian catwalk in Adelaide

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 11:27 AM PST

Asked to chase down 500 runs by Australia, some spineless batting on a flat Adelaide pitch saw India slip to 166/6 at close on Day 4 of the final Test.


Dravid likely to retire soon. VVS next?

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 10:52 AM PST

Rahul Dravid is believed to have told some of his teammates that he has decided to call it a day after yet another failure against Australia in the final Test.


Paes-Vesnina in mixed doubles final

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 08:57 AM PST

Leander Paes is in line to win two Oz Open titles as he and Vesnina reached the mixed doubles summit clash after defeating Vinci and Bracciali in semifinals.


Virat-Ben spat part of game: Ganguly

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 08:40 AM PST

Sourav Ganguly feels that the on-field verbal exchange between Virat Kohli and Ben Hilfenhaus is part and parcel of cricket and signifies "competitive spirit".


Dravid likely to announce retirement

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 05:46 AM PST

The 39-year-old Rahul Dravid's glorious international career may have come to an end on Friday, with the batsman likely to announce his retirement shortly.


Novak sets up Nadal clash at Open final

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 05:32 AM PST

Defending champion Novak Djokovic dug deep on Friday to see off Britain's Andy Murray in a thrilling five-set semifinal at the Australian Open.


Seniors may not be selected again: Sunny

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 03:40 AM PST

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar said the selectors should pick youngsters and time has come for the likes of Virat Kohli to be handed more responsibility.


Bhupathi-Sania lose mixed doubles semis

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 02:49 AM PST

The Indian pair of Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi crashed out of the Australian Open after suffering the straight sets defeat in the mixed doubles semifinal.


Olympics hosts not to drop Dow

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 02:28 AM PST

Dow Chemicals is the parent company of Union Carbide, which has been held responsible for the death of around 3,000 people during the Bhopal gas tragedy.


Lyon gets off roller to mow down Sachin

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 02:09 AM PST

A little over a year ago, Nathan Lyon was an Oval groundsman watching from the sidelines as Australia crashed to an innings defeat against England.

Disappointed, not embarrassed: Ashwin

Posted: 27 Jan 2012 01:17 AM PST

India face a 4-0 series wipeout and their eighth consecutive away Test defeat in the 4th Test in Adelaide, where they were trailing by 333 runs.


Azarenka set for Sharapova's challenge

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 11:26 PM PST

Azarenka is fed up with the hubbub surrounding her serial grunting but admits the noise from her Aus Open final against Sharapova will carry far and wide.


India 166/6 at stumps, trail by 333 runs

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 11:06 PM PST

India were lurching towards defeat and a 4-0 series humiliation against Australia after another batting collapse in the fourth and final Test in Adelaide.


Laxman, Kohli steady Indian innings

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 10:38 PM PST

Chasing a massive 500-run target, India lost Sachin Tendulkar (13) and Rahul Dravid (25) early in the last session on Day 4 of the fourth Test in Adelaide.


Nadal still the puzzle Federer can't solve

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 10:15 PM PST

Roger Federer barely broke sweat in reaching the Australian Open semifinals, producing some of his finest tennis. Then he ran into Rafael Nadal -- again.


Sachin, Dravid fall in quick succession

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 09:38 PM PST

Chasing a massive 500-run target, India lost Sachin Tendulkar (13) and Rahul Dravid (25) early in the last session on Day 4 of the fourth Test in Adelaide.


Harris dismisses Dravid soon after tea

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 09:23 PM PST

Chasing a massive 500-run target, India lost Rahul Dravid (25) soon after the play resume in the last session on Day 4 of the fourth and final Test in Adelaide.


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