Players / Vinay Kumar

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2013, Bangalore

RCB go top with continued home streak

Apr 20, 2013: On high-scoring grounds, Rajasthan Royals depend a lot on Shane Watson, and as he has been doing with Australia in this unfortunate run, Watson let Royals down too

England in India 2012-13

Injured Vinay Kumar ruled out of England T20s

Dec 18, 2012: India's injury problems continue with the seamer R Vinay Kumar ruled out of the Twenty20s against England due to a strained right calf muscle

England in India 2012-13

Balaji ruled out of Twenty20s against England

Dec 13, 2012: L Balaji has been replaced by Vinay Kumar in the Twenty20 squad to play England, following Balaji's stress injury on his toe

Ranji Trophy 2012-13, Ranji Trophy, Group B, 4th day

Vinay bullish about reaching quarters

Dec 11, 2012: It took five games for a struggling Karnataka to get their first win of the season, but with only 11 points on the board their captain Vinay Kumar is bullish about making the quarter-finals

Ranji Trophy 2012-13, Group B, Round 4, 3rd day

Vinay seven-for sets up tight final day

Nov 26, 2012: A round-up of the third day's action of fourth round Group B matches in the Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy, 2012-13

Vinay, Mithun out with minor injuries

Nov 13, 2012: Karnataka's two leading fast bowlers, R Vinay Kumar and Abhimanyu Mithun, will miss their next Ranji game with minor injuries

NZ A v India A, 1st unofficial Test, Day 2, Lincoln

Rayudu, bowlers put India in control

Sep 27, 2012: A century from Ambati Rayudu, combined with a strong bowling effort from Vinay Kumar and Shami Ahmed helped India A take control of the first unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln

India in Sri Lanka 2012

Irfan replaces injured Vinay Kumar

Jul 13, 2012: Irfan Pathan, the India allrounder, will join the squad for the Sri Lanka tour after fast bowler Vinay Kumar was ruled out with a hamstring injury

Australia v India, CB series, Brisbane

Hard work and skill help Vinay bounce back

Feb 18, 2012: R Vinay Kumar's recovery from a forgettable opening day in Test cricket is an important factor in getting India on top of the tri-series table

Australia v India, CB Series, Melbourne

Wade sets up 65-run win for Australia

Feb 5, 2012: Australia's mix of youth and experience worked to great effect at the MCG, where the debutant Matthew Wade scored an impressive half-century to set up a 65-run victory over India

IPL 2012 auction

Millions for Jadeja, Jayawardene and Vinay

Feb 4, 2012: India allrounder Ravindra Jadeja fetched the highest bid in the IPL 2012 auction, being signed up by Chennai Super Kings for more than $2m after they beat Deccan Chargers in a secret tiebreaker

India in Australia 2011-12

Vinay Kumar confident ahead of Australia tour

Dec 11, 2011: R Vinay Kumar, the India seamer, has said he is confident of adapting to playing conditions in Australia and believes he is good enough to play Test cricket

India in Australia 2011-12

Vinay replaces injured Aaron for Australia Tests

Dec 9, 2011: Vinay Kumar, the Karnataka fast bowler, has been picked as a replacement for the injured Varun Aaron in India's Test squad to Australia

India in Australia 2011-12

Who will replace Praveen for the Australia tour?

Dec 4, 2011: Irfan Pathan has the best Ranji form, Vinay Kumar has been succeeding in ODIs, while Abhimanyu Mithun has pace and age on his side

India v West Indies,1st ODI, Cuttack

Six men for whom this series matters

Nov 28, 2011: The series may be low-profile in the absence of a few top names, but the stakes are high for six fringe players

India v England, second ODI, Delhi

It's payback time

Oct 17, 2011: Just the pick-me-up an India fan needs

India v England, 2nd ODI, Delhi

Bowlers, Kohli secure emphatic India victory

Oct 17, 2011: A series of double-strikes at vital junctures in England's innings helped India limit the visitors to a below-par total in good batting conditions and secure a 2-0 lead in the five-ODI series

Leicestershire v Indians, Twenty20, Leicester

Indians warm up with another win

Aug 29, 2011: R Vinay Kumar bowled fast, slow and smart to finish with a three-wicket haul that helped the Indians complete a hat-trick of wins

Emerging Players Tournament

Vinay stars in comfortable India win

Aug 8, 2011: A round-up of the action from the third day of the second round of three-day matches in the Emerging Players Tournament

Emerging Players Tournament

India and South Africa cruise to wins

Jul 29, 2011: A round-up of the action from the third round of the Emerging Players Tournament