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Ind vs NZ

New Zealand will look to attack youngsters, says Ross Taylor

New Zealand will face the Indian side without two of their best Test batsmen, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman and Ross Taylor said the Kiwis will look to attack the replacing batsmen. “I won’t say it’s going to be easy but the confidence in the group goes up when you don’t have to get Dravid...

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MS Dhoni at pre-match press conference

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday said that his side would look for a fresh start in the new season after last year's Test debacle by winning the two-match series against New Zealand starting in Hyderabad on Thursday.   India's suffered eight successive Test defeats – four each in England and Australia – last...

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VVS Laxman didn’t invite MS Dhoni for party

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni added more fuel to the intense speculation about his strained relationship with VVS Laxman, saying he was not invited for a late night party thrown by the retired cricketer at his residence. Laxman, who retired from the game in controversial fashion just ahead of the series against New Zealand even...

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New Zealand practice at Hyderabad ahead of first Test

New Zealand will play India in the first Test of the two Test match series in Hyderabad on Monday.   Ross Taylor will be leading the side in the absence of Daniel Vettori who is sidelined due to an injury taht he sustained during the West Indies tour.   New Zealand would be looking to...

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Indian team practice ahead of Test against New Zealand

New Zealand team practiced on the eve of the first Test against India at Hyderabad.   The Kiwis will clash with India at Hyderabad in the first of the two-Test match series starting on Thursday.   New Zealand will miss their skipper Daniel Vettori who is ruled out of the tour due to injury suffered...

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MS Dhoni wants India to start series against New Zealand on winning note

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday said that his side would look for a fresh start in the new season after last year's Test debacle by winning the two-match series against New Zealand starting in Hyderabad on Thursday. India's suffered eight successive Test defeats – four each in England and Australia – last season...

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Rahul Dravid calls Bangalore a safe city

Former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid reacted strongly on exodus of northeast people from the city following rumours of attacks on them.   Dravid said Bangalore is one of the best cities in the world and should be completely considered as safe for its residents.   Earlier in the day, Dravid had praised Laxman's contribution to...

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Rahul Dravid reacts on VVS Laxman’s retirement

Enter URL Cricket fans of Bangalore happened to hear the candid comments from Rahul Dravid on VVS Laxman with whom he had etched and rewritten memorable records in the annals of both Test and domestic cricket.   Commenting on Laxman's recent announcement of retirement from international arena, Dravid said that he has been an inspiration...

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India-New Zealand Test series trophy unveiled

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his New Zealand counterpart Ross Taylor on Tuesday unveiled the trophy of the India-New Zealand two-match Test series, scheduled to start here on Thursday. The trophy has been designed by Frazer and Haws. The second Test of the series will be played in Bangalore from August 31. The Test...

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Indian team practice at nets ahead of New Zealand Test series

A reality check awaits the Indian cricket team as they begin life without the famed batting duo of Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman when they take on a lowly New Zealand in the first Test of the two-match series on Thursday. Sachin Tendulkar is the only player left of the 'Fabulous Five' brigade after Sourav...

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