Punjab v Mumbai, IPL 2013, Dharamsala

Dharamsala, the IPL's dream setting

May 18, 2013: The match between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians was a dead rubber but that didn't stop the crowds from pouring in to the scenic Dharamsala ground, eager to enjoy the IPL experience

IPL news

Another reality check

May 17, 2013: The message for an increasingly vulnerable sport is that it must act - and act decisively

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Pune Warriors, Bangalore

When a man filled an entire stadium

Apr 23, 2013: Television can also compress and shrink distance. But to fully digest Gayle's brute force in its enormity, come to the ground and become a speck in the stand

Australia in India 2012-13

Vijay-2013 takes off on Test flight

Mar 27, 2013: From being the only Indian with two centuries to his name in the IPL, M Vijay Mark 2013 proved to be sober, sedate and watchful during the Australia Tests

Australia in India 2012-13

Dhoni, young brigade energise India

Mar 25, 2013: India's marks out of ten, for the Test series against Australia

India v Australia, 4th Test, Delhi, 3rd day

Sachin gets the Tendulkar treatment

Mar 25, 2013: No one quite knows what the future holds for Sachin Tendulkar, but just in case this was his final Test in India, the Kotla crowd let him know just how much he is adored by the average Indian cricket fan

Australia in India 2012-13

Era of aggressive Test fields over - Dhoni

Mar 25, 2013: MS Dhoni has said that while fielding strategies and placements on India's slow, low turners have re-written the conventional textbook around attack and defence, the assessment of pitches and tactics appeared somewhat slanted

India v Australia, 4th Test, Delhi, 3rd day

Satisfied Dhoni plays down revenge talk

Mar 24, 2013: MS Dhoni has called the series win over Australia a 'big satisfaction' and that it wasn't about getting revenge for the 0-4 defeat when India toured in 2011-12

India v Australia, 4th Test, Delhi, 2nd day

M Vijay's remarkable turnaround

Mar 23, 2013: M Vijay's gritty 57 is just another sign of his remarkable transformation from a flashy batsman to a controlled, solid run-getter

India v Australia, 4th Test, Delhi, 1st day

Opening day conforms to the series script

Mar 22, 2013: There's been a similarity to tactics and outcomes right through this series. The first day in Delhi was no different, but will the remainder of this Test also conform?

India v Australia, 4th Test, Delhi

Job of seamers in India to contain runs - Ishant

Mar 21, 2013: Ishant Sharma has said his role as a seamer in Tests in India has been to contain the flow of runs so that the spinners can attack from the other end

India v Australia, 3rd Test, Mohali, 5th day

India exert a rare dominance

Mar 18, 2013: By taking a 3-0 lead against Australia in Mohali, India have produced a sequence of sustained dominance that is rare in their Test history

India v Australia, 3rd Test, Mohali, 5th day

We felt the pressure during chase - Dhoni

Mar 18, 2013: MS Dhoni said he did not want to gamble by launching into his signature big hits, even though Australia had packed the inner ring with single-saving fielders, during the chase

India v Australia, 3rd Test, Mohali, 4th day

Australia fight, but once again India rally

Mar 17, 2013: Every time Australia have caused India problems in this series, the hosts have somehow managed to turn their reversals around

India v Australia, 3rd Test, Mohali, 3rd day

'I didn't feel I rushed things' - Dhawan

Mar 16, 2013: Australia were made to rue the fact that they had not appealed to have whirlwind centurion Shikhar Dhawan Mankaded before the first ball of the India innings was even bowled

India v Australia, 3rd Test, Mohali, 3rd day

Dhawan's calm contempt blows away Australia

Mar 16, 2013: Shikhar Dhawan didn't miss a moment during his ruthless century on debut to show up the Australian attack for what it was

India v Australia, 3rd Test, Mohali, 2nd day

Mohali pitch presents alternative reality

Mar 15, 2013: Though the final scoreline followed the familiar script, the pitch and the performers during the first day in Mohali were distinctly different from the rest of the series

India v Australia, 3rd Test, Mohali, 2nd day

Jadeja happy to be Clarke's bane

Mar 15, 2013: Ravindra Jadeja was pleased to dismiss Australia captain Michael Clarke for the fourth time in the series

India v Australia, 3rd Test, Mohali

'I just want to grab this opportunity' - Dhawan

Mar 13, 2013: Debutant Shikhar Dhawan has said nine years of experience in first-class cricket will help him when he walks out to represent India

India v Australia, 3rd Test, Mohali

Finally, Dhawan's chance to shine

Mar 13, 2013: The 27-year-old has often frustrated himself with inconsistent performances, but has come back stronger and mature, say team-mates and coaches

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