India news

Time running out for India openers

Jan 5, 2013: The third ODI between India and Pakistan is critical for India's struggling openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir to revive selectors' faith in them

Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers, BBL 2012-13, Hobart

Klinger and Boyce secure key Strikers win

Jan 5, 2013: Adelaide Strikers secured a vital victory in their push for a semi-final place with a confident 38-run success against Hobart Hurricanes to move third in the table.

England in India 2012-13

England not lulled by India's woes

Jan 5, 2013: Despite India going through a tough time, England are expecting them to come back strong in the one-day series that starts next week

Zimbabwe pro-50 Championship

Chari and Williams earn Tuskers win

Jan 5, 2013: A round-up of the latest pro-50 matches from Zimbabwe as the tournament resumes

Saurashtra v Karnataka, Ranji Trophy, Quarter-final

Mystery pitch greets teams at new venue

Jan 5, 2013: ESPNcricinfo previews the Ranji Trophy quarter-final between Saurashtra and Karnataka

Ranji Trophy 2012-13, Quarter-finals

Jharkhand face stiff test against Punjab

Jan 5, 2013: ESPNcricinfo previews the Ranji Trophy quarter-final between Jharkhand and Punjab

Dale Steyn 300 Test wickets

Exceptional in Test wins

Jan 5, 2013: Dale Steyn, who has been one of the most consistent fast bowlers both home and away, stands out because of his remarkable wicket-taking ability

Services v UP, Quarter-final, Ranji Trophy, Indore

Services unfazed by formidable UP

Jan 5, 2013: ESPNcricinfo previews the Ranji Trophy quarter-final tie between Services and UP

Ranji Trophy 2012-13, Quarter-finals

Tendulkar, Yusuf add to clash of surviviors

Jan 5, 2013: ESPNcricinfo previews the Ranji Trophy quarter-final between Mumbai and Baroda

England in India 2012-13

Sreesanth motivated by 'darkest' days

Jan 5, 2013: Sreesanth, the India fast bowler, is using the recent experiences of the "darkest" days of his career as extra motivation to force his way back into the national team

Ranji Trophy 2012-13, Quarter-finals

The matches that defined the league stage

Jan 5, 2013: Ranji Trophy is not all about first-innings point. Here are five of the best matches this year

New Zealand in South Africa 2012-13

New Zealand train while South Africa tan

Jan 5, 2013: While South Africa's squad dispersed hours after completing their innings victory at Newlands, New Zealand are not taking any breaks before for the second Test

Australia v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Sydney, 3rd day

Spinners can rescue us - Karunaratne

Jan 5, 2013: Sri Lanka opener Dimuth Karunaratne said his side would target a lead in excess of 150 when they resume their second innings 87 runs ahead and with three wickets in hand, in Sydney on the fourth day

India v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Delhi

Dhoni doubtful for third Pakistan ODI

Jan 5, 2013: MS Dhoni's participation in the final ODI against Pakistan is in doubt after he complained of soreness in his back during practice at the Kotla in Delhi

Australia v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Sydney, 3rd day

Australia wrest mental high ground from Sri Lanka

Jan 5, 2013: A factor for Australia's dominance over Sri Lanka is their psychological edge over them. It was on display on the third day in Sydney as well, with Sri Lanka imploding due to the pressure

Pakistan in India 2012-13

Lack of positivity with bat cost India - Ganguly

Jan 5, 2013: India's batsmen's lack of positivity cost them the Kolkata ODI against Pakistan, former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes

Sri Lanka in Australia, 2012-13

Bailey set to lead in Clarke's stead

Jan 5, 2013: With Shane Watson, David Warner and Matthew Wade unavailable, George Bailey may step in as specialist captain in the ODIs at the MCG on January 11 and Adelaide Oval on January 13

Australia v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Sydney, 3rd day

Wade vindicates his promotion

Jan 5, 2013: Matthew Wade's century in Sydney showed that he has the fighting instincts and batting power to add tungsten to the Australian middle order at a time when there is brittleness elsewhere

Australia v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Sydney, 3rd day

Bird has a bat, Hussey has a bowl

Jan 5, 2013: Plays of the Day from the third day of the third Test between Australia and Sri Lanka in Sydney

India v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Delhi

Cold India, hot Pakistan, chilly Delhi

Jan 5, 2013: A preview of the third India-Pakistan ODI, in Delhi