Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar after sensing the wicket for the first Test at Antigua said that the visiting players were prepared to play on both slow and lively pitches. With just two days left for the match, the wicket at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium took center stage on Tuesday with some fresh grass patches […]
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Team India meets Sir Vivian Richards ahead of the First Test at Antigua
The Indian cricket team, post their arrival in Antigua – the venue for the first against the West Indies, met up with legendary batsman Viv Richards. The likes of Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan, Murali Vijay, Stuart Binny and Ajinkya Rahane were all seen having a discussion with the West Indian great, which is sure to inspire […]
Ravindra Jadeja eager to change the Fans’ Perception in the West Indies Series
Having performed commendably at home in recent years, India will have to start winning away from home to change the perception of fans and Ravindra Jadeja is very much aware of it . Just like many of his team-mates the left-arm spinner also knows that victories at home counts for little unless the team starts […]
Snorkeling, Diving, Yoga Keep the Indian Cricketers Fresh in the Caribbean
The Indian cricket team is taking full advantage of the Caribbean sea and its beaches ahead of their second warm-up match at St Kitts from Thursday, the Kohli led side has mixed business and pleasure in equal measure. The first match, a two-day affair, ended in a draw. Team India are to play a three-day […]
Team India enjoy day off in the Caribbean; Pay a visit to Nevis
Indian Cricket team, led by skipper Virat Kohli and coach Anil Kumble, enjoyed a day out in Nevis in the Caribbean islands on Tuesday. Team India are to play a three-day warm-up match from Thursday and Kumble has set a strict routine for the young team. According to a report in the Indian Express, Kumble, known […]
Rohit, Dhawan and Rahul all scored Half-Ton on day one
Indian batsmen Shikhar Dhawan (51), KL Rahul (50) and Rohit Sharma (54 not out) had a good outing with their respective half-centuries, while Cheteshwar Pujara came up with solid knock on day one of their first practice match against West Indies Cricket Board President’s XI at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts on Saturday. After both […]
Ravichandran Ashwin will be the key for India in West Indies says Sourav Ganguly
India’s former captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday, said off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will play a key role to India’s chances during the Test series against the West Indies, the upcoming series in the Caribbean will be India’s first under the new head coach Anil Kumble. On his 44th birthday, while interacting to media Ganguly said, “I think Ashwin […]
Team India reach West Indies for the Four-match Test series
Virat Kohli led Indian Cricket team reached St Kitts to lock horns with the West Indies in a four-Test bilateral series, starting with the opening Test at Antigua on July 21. West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) official Twitter account (@westindies) shared a picture of the Indian team after they reached St.Kitts. India led by @imVkohli arrived in […]
Virat Kohli and Company leave for the West Indies Tour
The 16-member Indian squad led by Virat Kohli left for the West Indies to engage the hosts in a four-match Test series. The team was accompanied by its newly appointed head coach Anil Kumble and other support staff. The squad will open the tour with a two-day practice game against the West Indies Cricket Board President’s XI […]
We just want to be the best we can in the next 12 months: Murali Vijay
India’s Test opener Murali Vijay, in an interaction with the media during the national team’s camp in Bangalore, speaks about Anil Kumble, former team director Ravi Shastri, what lies ahead for the team, Virat Kohli-Kumble combo, and more. Here’s the excerpts: On first practice session with Anil Kumble It has been a couple of good […]