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India tour of South Africa 2013-14
Fri, April 12 2013
India to tour South Africa for 3 Tests, 7 ODIs and 2 T20s
The Indian cricket team will play three Tests, seven One-day Internationals and two Twenty20 matches during their tour of South Africa, slated to start at the end of this year.
Mon, April 01 2013
Shikhar Dhawan eager to play in South Africa
India's new batting sensation Shikhar Dhawan reckons the bouncy tracks in South Africa will suit his style but he will still work on specific batting drills to make the adjustments when the Indian team embarks on a tour of the country at the end of the year.
Mon, April 01 2013
Shaun Tait to take Indian citizenship; could be in the side to tour South Africa
Indian cricket is on a roll! After the 4-0 victory over Australia, there is more good news coming from Down Under. Apparently, Australian paceman Shaun Tait is tying the knot with his long-time Indian girlfriend Mashoom Singha sometime during a break in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and opting for Indian citizenship.
Fri, September 12 2014
MS Dhoni’s men have given justifiable causes for euphoria, but players need to be consistent
The final nail has been hammered into the Australian coffin. India have comprehensively beaten what is being dubbed the worst Australian side in 34 years, in every aspect of the game.
Mon, March 25 2013
N Srinivasan reveals saving MS Dhoni’s captaincy after defeats in England, Australia
The 4-0 clean sweep against Australia in the just-concluded Test series has justified the BCCI's faith in the team and its leader Mahendra Singh Dhoni, according to Board President N Srinivasan who said a "stern" test awaits the team when they tour South Africa.
Tue, March 19 2013
Energy and passion of the youngsters is helping lift Team India’s game
The year 2012 was a year that the Indian team as well as the fans would largely want to forget. The team played nine Tests, losing five, winning three and drawing one. MS Dhoni’s men were flattened in Australia and, worse, suffered a series defeat in India.
Sat, August 23 2014
India’s resounding victory has raised hopes ahead of tour to South Africa
Amidst a bit of drama, India clinched the series 3-0 in the dying minutes on the fifth day at Mohali. While the first day was lost due to rain, the home side made up for it with a dominating performance that has inflicted more misery on Australia.
Sat, August 23 2014
Openers Dhawan and Vijay will face their biggest test when they face quality pace on overseas tracks
Have India found a solution to their opening conundrum? The exploits of Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay have presented much hope in the aftermath of the prolonged struggle of the Virender Sehwag-Gautam Gambhir partnership. However, the Indian supporter must exercise caution before passing swift judgments as the new firm will take some time to convince that they are here to stay.
Fri, September 12 2014
Duncan Fletcher’s extension of contract does not have a positive ring to it
The Working Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided to extend the contract of coach Duncan Fletcher for another year. Arunabha Sengupta writes that while this may have been a well thought out decision based on the situation and alternatives, the way the decision was communicated does not really demonstrate a lot of confidence in the coach.
Tue, March 12 2013
MS Dhoni’s role in Team India’s resurgence needs to be celebrated, not hyped
Just two wins and it all seems to be forgotten. MS Dhoni is now being portrayed in the media as an aggressive, pro-active captain.