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Disappointing to lose, but plenty of positives - Hesson

Disappointing to lose, but plenty of positives - Hesson

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has said his side should be proud of the fact that they managed to put pressure on India, despite losing an evenly matched Bangalore Test by five wickets

04-Sep-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

Taylor pleased with fighting spirit

Taylor pleased with fighting spirit

Ross Taylor said it hurt to lose but he was happy with the fight his side had shown to remain in the contest after the heavy defeat in Hyderabad

03-Sep-2012•Siddarth Ravindran in Bangalore

Kohli, Dhoni deliver win in thriller

Kohli, Dhoni deliver win in thriller

Virat Kohli, the architect of so many ODI run-chases, scripted another one, this time in a Test, to hold together India's nervy batting line-up and lead the team to a 2-0 series victory

03-Sep-2012•The Report by S Rajesh

Van Wyk out of remainder of Bangalore Test

Van Wyk out of remainder of Bangalore Test

Kruger van Wyk has been ruled out of taking further part in the Bangalore Test, due to an injured arm

03-Sep-2012•ESPNcricinfo staff

'Test hundred most satisfying' - Kohli

'Test hundred most satisfying' - Kohli

Virat Kohli's emergence as a permanent occupant of the batting slot left vacant by Sourav Ganguly was perhaps the only plus for India from the embarrassing Australia tour last season

02-Sep-2012•Siddarth Ravindran in Bangalore

Match in the balance after eventful day

Match in the balance after eventful day

A teetering third day had the second Test in Bangalore turn into a second innings shoot-out

02-Sep-2012•The Report by Sharda Ugra

Raina inspired by Taylor's aggression

Raina inspired by Taylor's aggression

01-Sep-2012•Siddarth Ravindran in Bangalore

Kohli, Raina save India the blushes

Kohli, Raina save India the blushes

Led by a Virat Kohli classic, India are now within 82 runs of the New Zealand first innings total

01-Sep-2012•The Report by Sharda Ugra

Ojha satisfied with Indian effort

Ojha satisfied with Indian effort

he first day of the Bangalore Test was a perfect one for neutrals as the New Zealand had their most productive day of the series, setting up a challenge for India's batsmen over the weekend

31-Aug-2012•Siddarth Ravindran in Bangalore

Taylor assault makes it New Zealand's day

Taylor assault makes it New Zealand's day

A sizzling counterattack by New Zealand captain Ross Taylor produced a high-speed century that was the spark that led to an improved display from the visitors on the opening day of the second Test against India

31-Aug-2012•The Report by Sharda Ugra

Need to attack India spinners - Taylor

Need to attack India spinners - Taylor

Ross Taylor remained positive ahead of the Bangalore Test and called for an adventurous approach to overcome New Zealand's indecisive batting against the India spinners

30-Aug-2012•Siddarth Ravindran in Bangalore

Dhoni wants home pitches to turn more

Dhoni wants home pitches to turn more

MS Dhoni wasn't convinced the home surfaces are helpful enough to India's spinners and urged curators to prepare tracks with more bite

30-Aug-2012•Siddarth Ravindran in Bangalore

India start overwhelming favourites

India start overwhelming favourites

ESPNcricinfo previews the second Test between India and New Zealand in Bangalore

30-Aug-2012•The Preview by Siddarth Ravindran

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