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Venkatapathy Raju
Tue, August 19 2014
Too much importance is given to wickets: Venkatapathy Raju
Venkatapathy Raju, who took 93 wickets from 28 Tests for India and who was an important spin support for Anil Kumble in the 90s, talks about India’s shortcomings in the ongoing series against England and what young spinners in India need to do to be effective and successful in the future.
Sat, December 08 2012
As Indian spinners struggle on home turf, the match-winning ability of Anil Kumble is better appreciated now
It was nearly 20 years ago at the venue of the ongoing Test between India and England, Eden Gardens, that the then captain Mohammad Azharuddin found the magic formula to build an invincible home record. And Anil Kumble was his magic weapon
Sat, November 03 2012
Why MS Dhoni needs to test England with a three-pronged spin attack
Indian strategy to use spin to overcome the Englishmen is clear from the voices doing rounds as well as the selection of the teams for tour matches. Arunabha Sengupta analyses figures and wonders whether it is prudent to go for a three spinner approach during the series.
Sun, August 19 2012
Laxman’s retirement not surprising: Raju
It was an emotional day for the Hyderabad cricket fraternity when stylish batsman VVS Laxman announced his retirement from international cricket after having played for 16 long years. Laxman announced his retirement from international cricket with "immediate effect" ahead of the New Zealand series on Sunday in Hyderabad. His former team mate and...
Tue, July 03 2012
I am good enough to play in all three formats: Pragyan Ojha
By Kushan Sarkar
India's leading left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha feels that it's about time that the perception about him being only effective in longer version changes as he aims to cement his place in shorter formats as well.
Sun, May 27 2012
India-New Zealand Test in August set to enter history books
By CricketCountry Staff
The bizarre aspect of the New Zealand’s tour of India will be that it will be that for the first time in history of Indian cricket that a Test match will be played in the monsoon month of August.
Sat, January 28 2012
Former cricketers lambast Indian batsmen for abject show in Australia
Stunned by India's Test slump abroad after the 0-4 rout in the series against Australia, former stalwarts blamed it on the star-studded batting line-up's flopshow, saying heads have to roll following a second successive whitewash overseas.
Mon, December 05 2011
Pragyan Ojha gearing up for the grueling Australia tour
By S Janakiram
Gearing up for the tough tour of Australia later this month, Indian left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha said his primary focus would be on adapting to the conditions quickly as that would be the key to fetching wickets Down Under.
Mon, May 05 2014
India eye a rare complete sweep against West Indies
They are in with a chance of making a complete sweep of the series.
Fri, November 18 2011
Venkatpathy Raju questions Vinod Kambli’s timing on fixing allegations
By CricketCountry Staff
Former India spinner Venkatapathy Raju, who was also a member of India’s squad in the 1996 World Cup, has questioned the timing of Vinod Kambli’s match-fixing allegations, and also rejected his claim that the team’s decision was changed by captain Mohammad Azharuddin in semi-final match against Sri Lanka.