Asia Cup 2012

Virat Kohli scores sensational 183 in Sachin Tendulkar’s last ODI

Sachin Tendulkar symbolised India’s hopes on the cricket field for over two decades. With the emergence of Virat Kohli, India found a new hero. Nishad Pai Vaidya looks back at a game where the baton was safely passed to the youngster.

Sachin Tendulkar’s last ODI innings

Sachin Tendulkar announced his decision nine months later. This match, Tendulkar's last, would be remembered forever for Virat Kohli's masterpiece.

Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th 100: The day India heaved a collective sigh of relief

March 16, 2012, was a landmark day for India. It was a day when the then Finance Minister, Pranab Mukherjee, declared the Union Budget for the financial year 2012-13. The budget was one that flattered to deceive the public. While Pranab babu saved the Indian taxpayer Rs 4,500 crore in direct taxes, he took away almost 10 times that amount in indirect taxes. Meanwhile, as Mukherjee dabbled in figures mounting to billions and billions in the parliament in Delhi, about a thousand miles east of the venue, another Indian was riddling in humongous numbers.

India Women team needs everyone to contribute to excel in the 2013 ICC Women’s World Cup: Mithali Raj

Indian women cricket team’s captain Mithali Raj, born December 3, 1982, celebrates her birthday today. But more than celebrating the joyous day, the dreams of guiding India to its first World Cup glory in January next year will be uppermost in her mind.

ICC World T20 2012: Loss against India leaves Pakistan fans and former cricketers fuming

Fans and former players slammed Pakistan's preparation and tactics on Monday after the side's heavy defeat at the hands of arch-rivals India in the World Twenty20.

Clash of the Titans: Record favours India, form favours Pakistan

By Nishad Pai Vaidya

The rivalry between India and Pakistan has its deep roots in history, and things reach a fever pitch when the two sides face each other. If the pressure of playing each other in a simple game is immense, it just magnifies in a World Cup. It is a game both sides desperately want to win, irrespective of their standing in the tournament as it is a matter of prestige.

Indians undergo strenuous net session

The Indian cricket team continued with its strenuous training session ahead of the first Test against New Zealand, starting on Thursday. The Indian team, which has been practicing intensely since the last few days for the two-match Test series to be played in Hyderabad and Bangalore, had rigorous batting, bowling and catching sessions, at the...

Kevin Pietersen urges Virat Kohli to continue good form

By CricketCountry Staff

England batsman Kevin Pietersen on Wednesday congratulated Virat Kohli for his splendid form in one-day cricket, after the Indian cricketer slammed his 13th ODI ton to guide his side to series win against Sri Lanka on Tuesday at Colombo.

BCCI confident on getting Government clearance for India-Pakistan series

India's cricket chiefs are confident they will secure the government's clearance to host Pakistan for a short tour later this year, an official said on Tuesday.

Gautam Gambhir not bothered on losing vice-captaincy

Gautam Gambhir on Monday said that he was not bothered about his position in the Indian cricket team and is only focussed on playing his role in the side as a true professional.