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India v Australia, 4th Test: Review

By thedarknight ⋅ November 12, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

India beat Australia 2-0 and regained the Border Gavaskar Trophy in style and this heralds a new world order in world cricket.
Australia are no more the dominant force that they were once. It is now very clear that Ricky Ponting is an ordinary captain who squandered the chance to win a test in Bangalore and […]

India thrash Australia, win series 2-0

By nj ⋅ November 10, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

In a match filled with controversy and media slamming, Dhoni took his men home convincingly by thrashing the Aussies to a 172 run win and winning the series 2-0. India regained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and truly emerged on top as they won their first test series against the Aussies after 2001.
Scorecard - India vs Australia […]

Dada, Kumble expect Dhoni to make India no.1

By thedarknight ⋅ November 7, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Former captains Anil Kumble and Sourav Ganguly on Thursday reposed faith in Mahendra Singh Dhoni and expressed hopes that under him, India would emerge as the number one team in the world.
“I know for the fact that this team under MS and (coach) Gary (Kirsten) will soon become the number one team. We have that […]

Dhoni is ready for Test captaincy: Kumble

By thedarknight ⋅ November 4, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Former Indian Test captain Anil Kumble has tipped ODI skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni as his suitable successor for Test captaincy.
“It was a transitory phase, can’t expect to be a captain for 5 years. We have an able leader in Dhoni and he is perfectly suited to take over Test captaincy. Team is also looking very […]

India v Australia, 3rd Test: Review

By thedarknight ⋅ November 4, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Both India and Australia would be looking to draw positives from the drawn test at Delhi’s Feroz Shah Kotla.
Australia would be very happy that they were able to grind out the Indian bowlers and hold on for a draw. This result would be a great boost for them especially since all their premier batsmen got […]

Anil Kumble retires from international cricket

By thedarknight ⋅ November 2, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

India skipper Anil Kumble announced his retirement after the third Test against Australia, quitting the game at his favourite Ferozshah Kotla ground.
The 38-year-old is Test cricket’s third-highest Test wicket taker with 619 wickets, trailing only Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan and Australia’s retired Shane Warne.
“It was a very tough decision, especially when you have performed […]

India v Australia, 3rd Test: Match ends in draw

By thedarknight ⋅ November 2, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

The third test between India and Australia at Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi ended in a draw as the two sides decided that a result was not probable early in the afternoon session.
Scorecard - India vs Australia - 3rd Test
Earlier in the day, Gambhir and Dravid started their overnight stay at the crease but the […]

Kumble may miss Mohali test

By thedarknight ⋅ October 12, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Indian captain Anil Kumble, who is nursing a shoulder injury, will probably miss the second Test starting from October 17 in Mohali.
The team management has confirmed his injury and said that he’s being treated by team physiotherapist Nitin Patel and will take the field as soon as he feels better.
Kumble had demoted himself down the […]

I am not quitting yet: Kumble

By thedarknight ⋅ October 9, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Furious with the mounting speculation on his future, Indian Test skipper Anil Kumble on Wednesday called for an end to the guessing game, saying that he would make an announcement as and when he decides to retire from international cricket.
“I will let you know when my last series is. At this moment, I don’t want […]

India vs Australia: 1st Test Preview

By thedarknight ⋅ October 8, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

The most important test series for some time will go underway tomorrow at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore as India host Australia in the first of the four test Border Gavaskar Trophy 2008.
The stadium hasn’t been so lucky for India in the recent past, the home team having failed to win a test here for quite […]

Kumble may retire after Australia series

By thedarknight ⋅ October 8, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

India captain Anil Kumble has indicated that the Australia series might be his last series, a day after Sourav Gangly announced his impending retirement at the end of the series.
In a column published in Hindustan Times, Kumble wrote, “There would also be some hours left before I walk onto the field with an Australian captain […]

Seniors have always performed: Ganguly

By thedarknight ⋅ October 8, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Sourav Ganguly came out in strong defence of senior players in the Indian team, saying that they had always given their best for the country throughout their career.
“We have been performing ever since we have been in the team. We don’t look at current form. We had given our best on the field,” Ganguly, who […]

Kumble lashes out at media rumours

By chetannarula ⋅ October 3, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

India’s cricket captain Anil Kumble on Thursday lashed out at the media for their speculation about an ‘honourable exit’ being worked out for the seniors and said such “rubbish” reports are bound to hurt the players.
Kumble bluntly told the media to be a bit more respectful to the senior cricketers and made it clear that […]

Dhoni backs Kumble to lead

By thedarknight ⋅ September 22, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Indian one-day and Twenty20 captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has come out in support of Test skipper Anil Kumble amid talks of the Test captaincy be also handed over to him.
In Vadodara for the Irani Cup tie between Ranji champions Delhi and Rest of India, Dhoni revealed that he was pleased to be playing under the […]

Kirsten wanted Ganguly out

By thedarknight ⋅ September 9, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Indian cricket coach Gary Kirsten is the man who recommended Sourav Ganguly’s ouster, that’s according to media reports quoting one of the five selectors who made the decision to leave Ganguly out of the Irani Trophy.
According to one of the selectors, post Sourav’s failure in Sri lanka, Kirsten told the selectors it was time to […]

BCCI raps Kirsten on Kumble comment

By thedarknight ⋅ September 4, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

The BCCI rapped coach Gary Kirsten for his comments in the media that Mahendra Singh Dhoni was ready for Test captaincy and asked the South African to concentrate on his job only.
BCCI Secretary Niranjan Shah has categorically told Kirsten to avoid airing his personal views in media and focus on his job of coaching.
“As […]

Dhoni ready for test captaincy: Kirsten

By thedarknight ⋅ September 3, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Gary Kirsten, the India coach, has said that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is “ready” to captain India in all forms of the game but added that there was no immediate need for change because Anil Kumble was doing “an exceptional job” leading the Test side.
“Dhoni is ready for test captaincy but there is no need to […]

Kumble should make way for Dhoni: Akram

By thedarknight ⋅ September 3, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

After India coach Gary Kirsten said that Dhoni is ready for Test captaincy, Akram echoed the view and said Kumble should quit at the top of his form, passing over the Test captaincy to Dhoni.
“I respect Anil for what he has achieved. He has done enough for India and I think it’s time for him […]

Don’t write off Fab 4: Kumble

By thedarknight ⋅ August 23, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Test skipper Anil Kumble came out strongly in defense of the fabulous four of the Indian middle-order who failed against the Sri Lankan spin duo of Ajantha Mendis and Muthiah Muralitharan in the recently concluded three-match series in the Emerald Isle which the visitors lost 2-1.
“I don’t know who gave this tag - Fab Four. […]

Poor middle order cost us bad: Kumble

By thedarknight ⋅ August 12, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Speaking to reporters after the test series was lost 2-1 to Sri Lanka, India captain was looking for responsibility on the part of the senior team members who failed to deliver the goods in the three test matches.
“The batsmen did not put up a good show here and that probably cost us the series. It […]

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