Matches (29)

NZ vs WI (1)

BAN vs IRE (1)

Pakistan T20I Tri-Series (1)

WBBL (2)

Ranji Trophy (19)

Abu Dhabi T10 (5)

(13/34 ov) 70/3

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Schedule Report Series

BAN

(23.1 ov) 79/1

IRE

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Schedule Report Series

Karthik Krishnaswamy

Assistant editor, ESPNcricinfo

@the_kk

Toughest session I've faced in Test cricket - Rahul

KL Rahul scored his fifth half-century of the series and said after the second day that he was a little disappointed about not converting any of the starts into big scores

26-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Dharamsala

Kuldeep relies on basics of spin, not mystery

Instead of adding some bizarre aspects to his bowling, debutant Kuldeep Yadav used flight, dip and turn to puzzle the Australian batsmen

25-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Dharamsala

The last lap of India's marathon season

The hosts are grappling with sore shoulders, knees and groins, and a whole lot of tired minds. But with the series at stake, they will need one collective push

24-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Dharamsala

Kohli still uncertain about playing deciding Test

India captain Virat Kohli has said he is likely to play the fourth and deciding Test against Australia in Dharamsala only if 100% fit

24-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Dharamsala

Pujara gets in the zone for 'important' Dharamsala Test

India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara believes good preparation is key to his success with the bat

23-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Dharamsala

Questions persist over Kohli, Shami's fitness

Two days before the start of the Dharamsala Test, Kohli only threw underarm during India's fielding practice. He did not spend any time batting in the nets, and wore a sleeveless training jersey that revealed the taping around his right shoulder

23-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Dharamsala

Shami question part of India's rare green-pitch musings

Three days ahead of the fourth Test, the surface at the HPCA Stadium wore a smattering of grass. Will that, or Mohammed Shami's availability, subject to fitness, change India's combination?

22-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Dharamsala

Ashwin's late entry poses questions

Did Virat Kohli get his tactics right on the final day in Ranchi? Going by his fast bowlers' lines and R Ashwin's late introduction, the Indian captain took a few puzzling calls

20-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Ranchi

'Pujara is priceless for the team' - Kohli

The Indian captain said Cheteshwar Pujara and Wriddhiman Saha deserved credit for taking India 152 runs ahead in Ranchi

20-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Ranchi

Greater confidence and more runs for Saha

The India wicketkeeper batsman, since making his maiden century in the West Indies, has been one of the team's most dependable resources

19-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Ranchi

India break down another big total

For the third time this home season, the team took the lead after its opposition put up 400 batting first but the Ranchi effort was special

19-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Ranchi

Pujara swears by his survival guide

The forays down the pitch and the leaves outside off stump revealed a largely unchanged batting formula that has brought Cheteshwar Pujara rich rewards

18-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Ranchi

Vijay rues playing a good shot at a bad time

M Vijay, in his 50th Test, made 82 runs at the top of the order to help India respond solidly to Australia's 451 but fell on the stroke of lunch on day three in Ranchi

18-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Ranchi

Jadeja no longer playing second fiddle

The allrounder's return of 5 for 124 on a placid Ranchi pitch meant he went past R Ashwin's tally of first-innings wicket this season

17-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Ranchi

Long run in Tests gives Umesh results

Fast bowler Umesh Yadav said his recent performances are the result of a consistent spot in the Test team, which has allowed him to figure out his strengths and weaknesses

17-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Ranchi

India bowlers take assistance from air

Once set, Smith and Maxwell became surer with their footwork, and there was little India's spinners could do but plug away and hope for an error. With a little help from the air above the pitch, the bowlers ensured the game hadn't slipped entirely out of

16-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Ranchi

Kohli suffers strain in right shoulder, expected to continue playing Test

The BCCI said "there are no serious concerns which will hamper his speedy recovery" and he will continue to receive treatment, which will assist him to play the match.

16-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy

How Pujara and Rahane repelled Lyon

Both batsmen fell cheaply in the first innings in Bengaluru but after some minor technical adjustments they put on the only wicketless session of the series so far and helped India draw level in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

15-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Ranchi

Will slowandlow be the way to go in Ranchi?

The Bengaluru Test may have given India an idea of the conditions that could suit their spinners better than their Australian counterparts

14-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Ranchi

BCCI, CA took mature call that cricket has to move on - Kumble

Anil Kumble has said India have moved on from the DRS incident that flared up towards the end of the Bengaluru Test

14-Mar-2017•Karthik Krishnaswamy

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