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India A
Sat, August 23 2014
Shami Ahmed needs a year to seamlessly fit into the big league: coach WV Raman
India A has suffered an embarrassing defeat in the Caribbean, but the picture isn’t all that gloomy. A few players have put their hands up and used the opportunity to stake a claim for higher honours. Nishad Pai Vaidya reviews the performance of one such player - fast bowler Shami Ahmed - and talks to his Ranji Trophy coach, WV Raman, to know more.
Sat, August 23 2014
Wriddhiman Saha establishes himself as the clear No 2 to MS Dhoni
Wriddhiman Saha is gradually beating his competitors to establish himself as the No 2 to Mahendra Singh Dhoni. His efforts behind and in front of the stumps in the ongoing India A tour of the West Indies has done him a world of good. Nishad Pai Vaidya looks at the critical No 2 wicket-keeping spot.
Fri, June 22 2012
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.
Fri, June 22 2012
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.
Wed, June 20 2012
Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane form cause for concern for India
By Kushan Sarkar
The debacle of Gen-Next batsmen in the three-match 'unofficial Test series' against West Indies 'A' is a major cause for concern as far as India's batting bench-strength is concerned, with 10 Test matches to be played next season.
Wed, June 20 2012
BCCI announces itinerary for India A tour of New Zealand
By CricketCountry Staff
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed on Wednesday that it would send an India A side to New Zealand in September.
Sat, August 23 2014
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.
Tue, June 19 2012
West Indies A thump India A in final Test, clinch series
West Indies 'A' fast bowler Kevin McCLean grabbed a five-for to guide the hosts to a series clinching 10-wicket victory over India 'A' in the third and final unofficial 'Test' match on Tuesday.
Tue, June 19 2012
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.
Tue, June 19 2012
India A lose quick wickets after taking lead against West Indies A
India A lost three wickets quickly after conceding a 106 first-innings lead to West Indies A in a rain-interrupted first session on the third day of the third and final unofficial cricket Test at St Lucia on Monday.