Indian Team announced for Kolkata Test, Harbhajan still not selected

According to the fresh news there will be no change in the Indian cricket team squad for the second test against West Indies series starts on November 14 in Kolkota. In this test leg-spinner Rahul Sharma will again replace the offspiner Harbhajan Singh.

Though India won the first test in Delhi with the margin of 5 wickets, but West Indies gave a tough task as they took a 95- run lead in first-innings .The batsman that just returned from their injury like Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar made vital hand-outs to the victory. Three other players like Gautam Gambhir, Ishant Sharma and Yuvraj Singh showed their out-come of the fitness problem through-out the test.

The new bowling attack with untested left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha fared well taking six wickets and Man of the Match R Ashwin grabs six wickets in the second innings on his introduction match. Their extraordinary presentation ensured that Harbhajan, a confident chooses in Indian team will have to wait for the chance to make his comeback.

Harbhajan Singh Dropped for 1st Two-ODI matches against England

According to the fresh reports released by the BCCI saying that it has issued the list of all the 15-man squad for the first two games of their one-day international series against England, which starts on 14 October.

Further. The fresh list includes seven players, including star names Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan and Yuvraj Singh who are missing with injuries sustained on the recent tour of England.

However, the good news is that opening batsman Gautam Gambhir returns after missing the ODIs in England with concussion.

But there is no place for fit-again spinner Harbhajan Singh.

Gautam is as good a captain as Dhoni: Balaji

Kolkata Knight Riders' Laxmipathy Balaji says skipper Gautam Gambhir is as good as Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni when it comes to leading the side.

That KKR moved beyond the league stages of the IPL for the first time, in the fourth edition of the tournament, was due to Gambhir's captaincy, Balaji felt.

England requires 275 runs to beat India

According to fresh reports from the cricket world, India failed to take advantage in the last few overs losing 3 wickets in the last 2 overs, but managed to set a descent total of 275 for the English team to chase.

India lost Ashwin, Dhoni and Raina's wicket in quick succesion in the end of their innings closing at 274/7 at the end of 50

Anderson's success, in the form of Patel's wicket, was his 200th wicket in 148 ODIs. England removed Virat Kohli in the 40th over when the right-hander rocked back on his heels to cut the left-arm spin of Samit Patel and was clean bowled.

Latest Photos of Indi's Practice Match In England

Harbhajan ruled out; Yuvraj still not well

Harbhajan, who is struggling with form, picked up the injury during the second Test at Trent Bridge which India lost by a massive 319 runs on Monday. He is likely to be replaced with Amit Mishra if India doesn't decide to go with a all pace attack.

"Harbhajan has a grade one lower abdominal tear and is expected to be out of action for 10-12 days," ESPN Cricinfo reported.

Yuvraj, who was hit on the left hand by quick Tim Bresnan on Monday, had a scan on the injured hand.

“The forefinger is swollen and Yuvi can’t even lift it... It’s just not encouraging,” a team official said.

Zaheer Khan is recovering from a right hamstring strain.

But the good news was the Virender Sehwag landed in London on Wednesday morning and headed straight head to Northampton for the two-day match there against Northants, beginning Friday.

Opener Gautam Gambhir, who picked up an elbow injury during the opening Test, is also set to return for the Edgbaston Test.

Sehwag missed the first two Tests and the West Indies series to recuperate from a shoulder surgery.

The third Test in Birmingham, starts on August 10.

Kolkata aims victory, rain spoils its dream

Chennai Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets

Michael Hussey

According to the fresh reports from the IPL 2011 season, Chennai Super Kings team beat Rajasthan Royals by 9 wickets in a very interesting match here Played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai  .

Michael Hussey (79 n.o., 55b, 8x4, 1x6) and Suresh Raina (61, 51b, 3x4, 1x6) helped Chennai ease to an eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, here on Wednesday.

Rajasthan made 147 and its lack of bowling wherewithal meant that even the early loss of Murali Vijay did little to hamper Chennai's chase; the target was whittled down in 18.4 overs.

Rajasthan Royals v/s Chennai SUper Kings IPL 2011 photos

Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to field

MS Dhoni

According to the fresh reports from the IPL 2011 season, Mumbai Indians team is all set to play against Chennai Super Kings Played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 22 April 2011 - day/night (20-over match)  .

Dhoni wins the toss and Chennai will bowl. "A bit different from what we normally do ... but MI are filled with many good batsman who might chase anything we put on the board. In a T20 game it is not about how you look on paper, but what you do on that particular day." Southee and Jakati out.

Kochi Tuskers Kerala win the toss and will bowl

Chennai Super Kings

According to the fresh reports from the IPL 2011 season, Kochi Tuskers Kerala is all set to play against Chennai Super Kings Played at Nehu Stadium, Kochi 18 April 2011 - day/night .

Hello and Welcome to the match between Kochi and Chennai. It's been talked up as the battle of the bat, as Sid Ravi explains in his preview. You can read it here.

Chennai Super Kings won the toss and will bat first

MS Dhoni-Chennai Super Kings

The captain of Chennai Super Kings, MS Dhoni has won the toss and elected to bat first.

Meanwhile, the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders, Gautam Gambhir lost the toss today, but said it does not matter and they will play their natural game today.

Whatever, it is going to be, but one thing is sure that its going to be real fight.

The wicket will slow a bit as we go on, and the pitch will offer spin

MS Dhoni hopes to retain IPL Trophy

IPL Season 2011

According to the fresh reports from the IPL season 2011, Chennai Super Kings  are all set to play their first match against Kolkata Knight Riders Played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai.

While talking to media, MS Dhoni said, “I always say that the fitness of the players is the key. Players do struggle during the course of the IPL. If all the players are available for selection, then it is a very good side. Quite a few of them will be missing due to injuries and international commitments. Once we get together, we will be very good.”

India beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets

India beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets, lifts ICC Cricket World Cup 2011

MS Dhoni

 

According to the fresh news from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, India beat Sri Lanka by six wickets here at Mumbai today.

All the players were emotional after winning the World Cup, every player from the Team India stared crying, and they looked so happy, They all said that they played this World Cup for Sachin Tendulkar.

"All credit goes to Sachin Tendulkar. We played for him. Beating Australia and Pakistan and now this, its a dream come true."

India v/s Sri Lanka ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Final at Mumbai

Hello friends,

India is very close to win the World CUp 2011, India need just 33 runs from 33 balls.

Captain from the India team, MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh is at the middle and would like to finish the game as soon as possible.

Some recent picture from the match are as follows.

MS Dhoni is batting super today in the final at MUMBAI. The captain from the team India is batting at 71 runs and along with him is Yuvraj batting at 12 runs. Indians are just 28 runs away from the WORLD CUP 2011.

India v/s Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka won the toss and will bat first

India v/s Sri Lanka

According to the fresh reports from the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, India is all set to face Sri Lanka in today’s ICC Cricket World Cup 2001 Final match Played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

The captain from the Sri Lanka team, Kumar Sangakara won the toss and elected to bat first.

Sreesanth is in, playing ahead of R Ashwin for the injured Ashish Nehra. That's the only change India have made from the team that beat Pakistan in the semi-final.

India v/s Sri Lanks Final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2011

India v/s Sri Lanka at Mumbai

According to the fresh reports from the ICC Cricekt World Cup 2011, India is all set to face Sri Lanks in the final match of the tournament today.

The final clash is set to take place at mumbai today and will start from 2:30 pm local time.

India is the most likely team to win the Cup 2011, but as we all know that cricket is a game of luck. Though, India team will been having huge crowd support for them at Mumbai toady, Sachine Tendulkar is going to play at his home groud and cricket fans want him to complete his 100 hundreds today.

India v/s Pakistan exclusive photos

Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh

virender sehwag with his son

Sachin Tendulkar

Younis Khan

celebration after India beat Pakistan by 29 runs

Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni