Ponting to lead Mumbai Indians in IPL 6
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting will replace Harbhajan Singh as captain of the Mumbai Indians for the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League.
Bhajji would be 'very hard' to face: Clarke
Oz captain Clarke admitted that Harbhajan would be the toughest customer to face among Indian bowlers when the two teams lock horns in first Test on Friday.
Pak will resist making changes: Misbah
Pakistan will resist the urge to experiment with their side in the final Test against South Africa at Centurion starting on Friday, captain Misbah-ul-Haq said.
Harbhajan Singh to play his 100th Test
Set to complete a century of Test appearances, veteran Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said he is a "bit nervous" going into the first Test against Australia.
India eyeing fresh start against Australia
Shrugging off disappointments, India will seek to reaffirm their supremacy on home soil when they take on Australia in the first Test on Friday.
Team India wary of Aussie fast bowlers
Boasting of proven match-winners and exciting young performers, the present Australian pace attack is one of the best to have toured India in recent times.
Shane Watson ready to guide youngsters
Shane Watson knows that seniors like himself and skipper Michael Clarke will have to guide the Aussie young bunch for the Indian tour to be a success.
'Parents didn't know what cricket was'
Portugal-born Moises Henriques will become the 432nd player to earn the Baggy Green after Australia named him in the line-up for the first Test match.
It is Indian spinners vs Australian pacers
While Aussies preferred to show their cards ahead of the duel, Indians maintained their old habit of adding an element of mystery in their choice of final eleven.
A look at India's first battle in Australia
India lost 4-0 on their first tour of Australia in 1947-48, a series dominated by the great Sir Donald Bradman. However, Vijay Hazare stood tall for the visitors.
Pakistan give final chance to Afridi
Pakistan have given Shahid Afridi a final opportunity in international cricket by including him in their team for the one-day series in South Africa next month.
Pakistan recall Shahid Afridi for ODIs
Pakistan selectors have recalled the flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi for next month's one-day international series in South Africa.
Pakistan recall Afridi and Malik for ODIsPakistan selectors have recalled the flamboyant Shahid Afridi and former captain Shoaib Malik for next month's one-day international series in South Africa.
'Ensure that Tests remain pinnacle'
Emphasising significance of Test cricket, Gavaskar asked the game's administrators to ensure that the longer version of game remains "pinnacle" of the sport.
Team still in dilemma over Viru's partner
The Indian team management's dilemma over Viru's partner was evident during training as both Vijay and Dhawan were seen spending good time at the nets.
Fit-again David Warner to play 1st Test
The suspense over David Warner's availability for the first Test ended with Australia naming him in the playing XI, which will also see Moises Henriques.
Looking forward to first Test: Henriques
Moises Henriques expressed amazement at being named in playing XI for the first Test against India and said he was looking forward to make it count.
Virat Kohli to captain Royal Challengers
IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday appointed Virat Kohli as their captain for the upcoming sixth edition of Indian Premier League.
Whatmore criticised after defeats in SA
Dav Whatmore has come under severe criticism after the team's successive defeats in the Test series in South Africa, with some holding him responsible.
I'll bowl what my team wants me to: Lyon
In an age when spinners are taking the world by storm with their variations, Lyon is happy to stick to the old school of having a good off-spinner as his stock ball.
'Want Baggy Green more than anything'
The Australian team has class players like Michael Clarke, Shane Watson and David Warner but Glenn Maxwell is the man everyone wants a glimpse of.
We will play our brand of cricket: Clarke
Michael Clarke knows what it takes to win a Test series in India, having made his debut on the 2004 tour when Australia captured a Test series victory.
India seek turnaround against Australia
MS Dhoni & co took England lightly and paid the price, losing a Test series in their own den. Can they avoid making the same mistakes against Australia?
Sachin, Bhajji will fire against Oz: More
Former India cricketer and chief selector Kiran More feels India are favourites to win the Test series against Australia, which begins at Chennai on February 22.
'We know what to expect from Sachin'
Sachin Tendulkar may be approaching his 40th birthday, but David Warner is aware of the threat senior batsman could pose in upcoming Test series.
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