Cricket News

MS Dhoni and India have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their win in the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Hambantota

Virat Kohli has supported India's decision to play five bowlers, including Irfan Pathan, in the first ODI against Sri Lanka, saying that in batting conditions, a side needs to back its top six to come good

India captain MS Dhoni has said Irfan Pathan showing signs form during the first ODI against Sri Lanka was a big advantage for his team, and would help lend balance to the XI

Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Kulasekara has been ruled out of the five-ODI series against India, after injuring his groin during the first match in Hambantota on Saturday

India hardly looked a side playing their first match in four months as their batsmen pounded Sri Lanka for a 300-plus total and their bowling, led by Irfan Pathan, ensured the total was a winning one

The lack of "real part-timers" like Jadeja or Yuvraj in the squad is a cause of concern for Dhoni

MS Dhoni says the break has revitalised the Indian team, which hasn't had much of a rest in recent years

The preview of the first ODI between Sri Lanka and India, in Hambantota