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London, December 10: Former India captain Rahul Dravid was scathing in his criticism after India's abject surrender in the Kolkata Test, questioning the "skill, ability and talent" of the players who are representing the country. "People talk about attitude and say [the players] don't care because there is too much money in the Indian Premier League. That's one side of things but the main thing is

Kolkata, December 10: It's never prudent to write off someone who has been a class act over some time, knowing that all it takes for such talent to bounce back is rediscover pride and belief. But, then, Zaheer Khan's omission from the Nagpur Test squad has come at a time when recovery and resilience have a very different ring to it for him. It's not just the skills that have deserted him, it is

Karachi, December 10: Former ICC president Ehsan Mani has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for agreeing to tour India for a short one-day series later this month. “I think the PCB is wrong to have agreed to this. If it is a political decision, then the PCB should have asked the politicians to make sure that India reciprocated by coming and playing against Pakistan even if it was at a

New Delhi, December 10: Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly was critical of Sachin Tendulkar’s form and said that he if was in a similiar situation he may have retired from cricket. “Sachin desperately needs to get runs. He has achieved a lot. He is getting a long rope because of what he has achieved. By now he should know how to turn it around,” Ganguly told ‘Headlines Today’ on Sunday. “As

Kolkata, December 10: Good news! Team India, down in the dumps after losing back-to-back Tests in their backyard, have identified their flaws. But, then, there is nothing new in their job description from here that they didn't know at the start of the four-Test series. Asked if this was the lowest phase for the team, and also for him as the skipper, Dhoni responded, "I think the England and

Kolkata, December 9: Stung by two successive defeats, the national selectors today cracked the whip by axing veteran pace spearhead Zaheer Khan and batsman Yuvraj Singh from the squad for the fourth and final Test against England starting on Thursday. Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who did not play the last match, also found himself in casualty list as the selectors opted for a leg-spinner in Piyush

Kolkata, December 9: Back-to-back Test defeats on home pitches have not just exposed India's shortcomings but have also brought under the scanner, the leadership and batting form of captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni whose much-touted 'midas touch' is nowhere to be seen so far against England. Dubbed 'Captain Cool' ever since India won the 2007 World Twenty20 Championships under him, Dhoni's stock has

Kolkata, December 9: England beat India by seven wickets in the third cricket Test to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the four-match series here today. Brief Scores: India: 316 and 247 England: 523 and 41/3 in 12.1 overs (Ian Bell 28 not out, R Ashwin 2/31).

Kolkata, December 9: India opener Virender Sehwag on Saturday lashed out at the batsmen for showing lack of patience and held them responsible for putting the hosts on the verge of a heavy defeat in the third Test against England. "If you apply yourself on this wicket, it's not that difficult to score runs. It's Test cricket and you have to show some patience. Yes you can say that (we did not show

Kolkata, December 8: India's famed batting line-up failed to deliver as the team was left staring at yet another huge defeat after being reduced to 145 for six at tea on the fourth day of the third cricket Test against England here today. Given the situation, the visiting England team looks well on course to taking an unassailable 2-1 series lead. The picture changed rapidly for India post lunch