IPL 2017

The IPL captaincy merry-go-round

May 2, 2017: Karun Nair's appointment as Delhi Daredevils captain is the latest in the tournament's history of franchises appointing captains with limited experience

Patel, Bumrah star in tense tiebreaker

Apr 30, 2017: Parthiv Patel smashed Irfan Pathan for 16 runs in the third over, en route to his 44-ball 70

Partnerships of the week - Pandey, Pathan floor Delhi with impressive display

Apr 23, 2017: Pandey-Pathan, Buttler-Patel and Dhoni-Tiwary make the cut for the top partnerships of the week

Deodhar Trophy 2016-17

Rohit, Parthiv to captain Deodhar Trophy teams

Mar 21, 2017: Other notable players who will feature in the tournament include Rishabh Pant, Harbhajan Singh, Kedar Jadhav, Shikhar Dhawan, Axar Patel and Ambati Rayudu

Countdown : 17 days to go

On the dressing-room tour

Mar 19, 2017: These players have their kit bags constantly packed as they move from one IPL franchise to another

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2016-17, Group C

Shami returns in Bengal's loss to Gujarat

Mar 6, 2017: A round-up of the Group C matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy played on March 6, 2017

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2016-17, Group C

Easwaran's 127 gives Bengal fourth consecutive win

Mar 3, 2017: A round-up of the Group C matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy played on March 3, 2017

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2016-17, Group C

Vihari seals tense two-wicket win for Andhra

Feb 26, 2017: A round-up of the Group C matches of the Vijay Hazare trophy held on February 26, 2017

India news

Saha a better keeper than Parthiv - Prasad

Jan 24, 2017: India's chairman of selectors has said that Wriddhiman Saha "has got better hands and that's where he scores a little more points than Parthiv Patel"

Rest of India v Gujarat, Irani Cup 2017, Mumbai, 3rd day

Parthiv unhappy with umpiring gaffes

Jan 22, 2017: Parthiv Patel and Mohit Thadani were out to controversial decisions by umpire Virender Sharma on day three of the Irani Cup clash between Gujarat and Rest of India in Mumbai

Irani Cup 2017

Focus on Saha, Parthiv in Irani Cup clash

Jan 19, 2017: The match between Gujarat and Rest of India could be a crucial audition for the two wicketkeepers ahead of India's five Tests at home

Gujarat v Mumbai, Ranji Trophy 2016-17, final, Indore, 5th day

'It was just a question of belief' - Parthiv Patel

Jan 14, 2017:

Gujarat v Mumbai, Ranji Trophy 2016-17, final, Indore, 5th day

Gujarat's season of camaraderie turns into elation

Jan 14, 2017: A sense of togetherness off the field translated into stellar performances on it, and Gujarat was rewarded with a maiden Ranji Trophy title

Gujarat v Mumbai, Ranji Trophy 2016-17, final, Indore, 2nd day

Parthiv, Juneja give Gujarat handy lead

Jan 11, 2017: Fifties from Parthiv Patel (90) and Manprit Juneja (77) ensured Gujarat retained the advantage in the Ranji Trophy final, having secured a first-innings lead

A horsey delivery, and doubles in double-quick time

Dec 20, 2016: Also: batsmen out on 199, keepers who opened after a long stint on the field, and the highest score by an England No. 8 on debut

India v England, 5th Test, Chennai, 3rd day

A remarkable end to a 9 to 5 job

Dec 18, 2016: KL Rahul might have missed out on a double hundred but his efficiency repelled not just England's attack but his potential rivals at the top of India's order

India v England, 5th Test, Chennai, 2nd day

Impish Parthiv shows his selflessness

Dec 17, 2016: The wicketkeeper has become India's Mr Fixit during this series, both in front and behind the stumps, coming to the team's aid whenever asked

India v England, 4th Test, Mumbai, 2nd day

Parthiv Patel claims India's bowlers are better than 'lucky' England

Dec 9, 2016: Parthiv Patel has made a scathing assessment of England's spinners after India reached 146 for 1 on day two on a pitch that offered ample help for them

India v England, 4th Test, Mumbai

Rahul, Shami expected to be fit

Dec 6, 2016: India coach Anil Kumble was confident about KL Rahul's fitness after the opener missed out the previous Test due to an injury picked up in Vishakapatnam

England in India 2016-17

Parthiv set to play Mumbai Test

Dec 6, 2016: Parthiv Patel is set to retain the wicketkeeping gloves for India's fourth Test against England, which begins on Thursday in Mumbai