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India tour of Zimbabwe 2013
Wed, August 07 2013
Virat Kohli will not stop being aggressive
India's explosive batsman Virat Kohli on Wednesday said there is nothing wrong in being aggressive on the field and sees no reason for changing his approach, the criticism by some former cricketers notwithstanding.
Wed, August 07 2013
MS Dhoni’s tips helped me in Zimbabwe, says Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli on Wednesday said the tips he picked up from India captain MS Dhoni in the West Indies proved beneficial for him while leading a young Indian team in Zimbabwe, where they inflicted a 5-0 series whitewash on the hosts.
Mon, August 05 2013
Omar Abdullah backs Parvez Rasool to shine for India A on South Africa tour
Having expressed his disappointment at the non-inclusion of Jammu and Kashmir all-rounder Parvez Rasool in the playing XI during the recently concluded Zimbabwe series, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday hoped that the talented youngster will get a chance to showcase his talent during India 'A' upcoming tour of South Africa.
Mon, August 05 2013
Parvez Rasool’s exclusion not an issue to fuss about
Parvez Ghulam Rasool Zargar, to give his full name, is a decent off-spinner and handy batsman to be considered a bowling all-rounder. It is immaterial whether he came from Kashmir or Kerala, he will play for India if he is good enough to earn his cap. A cap can't be handed out for sentimental reasons.
Wed, August 20 2014
India’s 5-0 whitewash of Zimbabwe is nothing to boast about
India emphatically won the One-Day International (ODI) series against Zimbabwe 5-0 and a lot of praises flew towards the young victorious brigade. As the dust just about settles over the triumph, it is easier to analyse the whole contest by widening the mindset. In reality, one should not get too carried away by the whitewash, writes Shrikant Shankar.
Mon, August 05 2013
Parvez Rasool’s exclusion has greater sociological ramifications and should have been handled with sensitivity
Cricket, worshipped as a religion in India, has been a unifying force. It has been a rage and reason for celebration. However, Parvez Rasool’s exclusion from the playing XI on the Zimbabwe tour could have a large sociological impact on the people of Kashmir Valley. Aayush Puthran narrates his Kashmir experience and explains why Rasool’s exclusion is a bigger cause of worry than one would imagine.
Sun, August 04 2013
Jagmohan Dalmiya praises Indian team after 5-0 win over Zimbabwe
BCCI interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya on Sunday lavished praise on Virat Kohli-led young Indian team for registering a resounding 5-0 win over Zimbabwe in the ODI series.
Sun, August 04 2013
Virat Kohli is India’s future captain: Kiran More
Former Indian cricketer Kiran More praised Virat Kohli and said that the youngster will lead India on a full-time basis in the future. Kohli was given the opportunity to lead the side in the absence of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who was rested alongwith a few more senior players for the tour to Zimbabwe. Kohli marshalled...
Sun, August 04 2013
Parvez Rasool will get a chance to prove himself, says Kiran More
Former Indian cricketer Kiran More said that Parvez Rasool, the all-rounder from Kashmir will get a chance to prove his worth at the international level. He was expected to script a new chapter of hope in the sporting history of Jammu and Kashmir but it ended up being a case of so near yet so...
Sun, August 04 2013
Parvez Rasool should have played during Zimbabwe tour: JKCA
Disappointed at Parvez Rasool not getting a game in the ongoing ODI series against Zimbabwe, Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) said the young all-rounder has lost a big opportunity to showcase his talent on a tour that was meant to test the second crop of Indian cricketers. "It would not be proper to question...