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India A tour of West Indies 2012

Shami Ahmed can be an asset for India if handled with care

Shami Ahmed presents great promise for the future as he has pace and has a good attitude to back his talent. Irfan Pathan’s injury has allowed him to return to the Indian team for the tri-series in the West Indies. Nishad Pai Vaidya writes why he should be managed for the long run.

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Third ODI between India A-West Indies A abandoned due to rain

The third and final unofficial cricket one-dayer between India 'A' and the West Indies 'A' had to be called off without a ball being bowled due to rain, leaving the series tied 1-1.

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West Indies A’s success against India A gladdens chief selector

Chief selector Clyde Butts has hailed the value of the A-team programme, following West Indies A's successful outing against India A in the three-Test series earlier this week.

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Sulieman Benn included in West Indies A squad for T20s against India A

Regional selectors have recalled exiled left-arm spinner Sulieman Benn in a 13-man West Indies A squad for the Twenty20 doubleheader against India A this weekend.

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Failures of Rohit, Rahane and Tiwary in the WI does not augur well for Indian cricket

With India looking to young talent to replace the old guard in the Test arena, India A’s defeat in the Caribbean comes as a rude shock. A side that contained some of India’s most promising batsmen failed miserably with the exception of Cheteshwar Pujara. Nishad Pai Vaidya reviews their performance and speculates what the future holds for them.

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India A on verge of series loss after suffering another batting collapse

India 'A' stand on the verge of a probable series defeat after suffering yet another batting collapse in their second innings against West Indies 'A' on the third day of the third and final unofficial cricket Test.

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Cheteshwar Pujara shines for India A against West Indies A in the second Test

India 'A' skipper Cheteshwar Pujara (67) stood tall amid the ruins after his West Indies 'A' counterpart Veersammy Permaul wrecked the visiting line-up with a five-wicket haul on the second day of their second unofficial cricket Test.

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Preview: India A look to seal series against West Indies A in the second Test

The thrilling win in the series-opener notwithstanding, India A have to address a few issues in their batting department if they hope to wrap up the three-match rubber against West Indies A in the second unofficial cricket Test starting on Saturday.

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Cheteshwar Pujara takes the lead in the race for a berth in the Test side

Pujara made his Test debut in the game after the Mohali heart-stopper and, ironically, had come in place of Laxman. What was heartening was that the team management showed tremendous faith in him. Dravid, the senior pro, had to make way for this promising youngster who had sparkled at the domestic level and was eager to prove his credentials in international cricket.

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Cheteshwar Pujara half-century helps India A thump West Indies A

Cheteshwar Pujara took a giant stride towards Test breakthrough as he led India 'A' to a thrilling two-wicket win with an unbeaten 96-run knock on the fourth and final day of the first unofficial cricket Test against the West Indies 'A'.

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