India-England Test series

MS Dhoni opts out of Ranji Trophy

A video of the Indian captain MS Dhoni's preparation for the upcoming  Test series against England.   At a time when almost every Indian cricketer is gearing up for the important series against England by playing domestic matches, captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has surprised everyone by opting out for Jharkhand's Ranji Trophy match against Jammu...

MS Dhoni unsure of Yuvraj Singh’s fitness levels

A video of the Indian captain MS Dhoni talking about Yuvraj Singh's fitness ahead of India's four-match Test series against England.   Yuvraj Singh's brilliant form in domestic matches has made him a serious contender for a slot in the Test team but Indian captain MS Dhoni is still not sure whether the talented left-hander...

Indian squad for first Test to be announced on November 5

  The Indian cricket squad for the first of the four-match Test series against visiting England will be picked by the national selectors in Mumbai on November 5, the BCCI said on Monday.      The second Test will be held in Mumbai (Nov 23-27) while the third and fourth matches will be played in...

Suresh Raina wants to give it back to England

  A video of the Indian batsman Suresh Raina opining on India's upcoming Test series against England at home.     After a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of England last year in their backyard, it will be payback time when India take on the English side in the four-Test series starting at Ahmedabad next...

England arrives in India for the much-awaited Test series

  A video of  the England cricket team that arrived in India on Monday for the upcoming four-match Test series against India.   The England team led by Alastair Cook, along with the support staff, arrived at Mumbai early Monday morning from Dubai for a series of four Test matches and two T20 Internationals against...

Virat Kohli feels spinning pitches for England not unfair

  The mind games have begun, Virat Kohli – the Indian batsman has said that there is nothing wrong in producing rank-turners for the upcoming India-England Test series.   This comes days after the Indian selectors named an India A squad without a specialist spinner in the ranks, says a PTI report.    India take...

Sachin Tendulkar, Zaheer Khan prepare for England series, to play in Ranji Trophy tie

  Senior cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Zaheer Khan were included in the Mumbai squad to play against Railways in the Ranji Trophy league opener at the Wankhede Stadium from November 2-5.      Tendulkar will be playing for his home association after a gap of two seasons, having last represented Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy final against Uttar Pradesh at Hyderabad...

Alastair Cook doesn’t want a repeat of Kevin Pietersen saga

  A video of England captain Alastair Cook opining on the recent Kevin Pietersen fiasco and England’s next challenge – India tour.   Skipper Alastair Cook has warned his England teammates to avoid another ‘Kevin Pietersen fiasco’ as the team prepares for its tour to India.   Controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen held talks with England coach Andy Flower and a few...

Kevin Pietersen’s return augurs well for the English team ahead of India tour

The drama surrounding Kevin Pietersen s reintegration into the English side has finally come to a conclusion, and it can be said that a sane decision has been made in the end. Pietersen s inclusion not only makes England a well-equipped side in subcontinent conditions, but it also gives them a realistic chance of trumping India in their own backyard after decades. Although the English can boast of some formidable names in their line-up, the fact remains that very few are as proficient as Pietersen in handling the spinners.

Sachin Tendulkar will bounce back, says Sourav Ganguly

By CricketCountry Staff

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has backed under-pressure Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar to bounce back after recent poor run of form.