Sahara Pune Warriors spinner Murali Kartik has said that the inclusion of two new teams in the Indian Premier League has made the tournament a lot more competitive.
England were 74/2 in the first innings in the day-night Test after winning the toss before crumbling to 112 all out.
Bishan Singh Bedi's family paid tribute to the spin legend who left for his celestial abode on Monday after living an inspiring life.
The lure of money often leads sportspersons to make questionable choices.
Statistical highlights of Wednesday's Champions League Twenty20 match between Somerset and Warriors, in Bangalore.
Pune Warriors skipper Sourav Ganguly said that his Delhi Daredevils counterpart Virender Sehwag's dismissal at a crucial juncture turned the game in his side's favour in their IPL match played in New Delhi on Saturday.
Statistical highlights of the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings and Pune Warriors, in Chennai, on Wednesday.
Iqbal Abdullah and Dhawal Kulkarni shared six wickets as Mumbai shot out Railways for a scrimpy 187 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Super League Group A match, in Delhi, on Tuesday.
India brought back batsman Virender Sehwag in place of left-arm spinner Murali Kartik.
India brought in Murali Kartik in place of Virender Sehwag while left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman replaced Rao Ifthikar Anjum in the Pakistan team.
Sanjay Bangar scored an unbeaten 111 to put Railways in a strong position at 242 for four on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Super League Group A match against Tamil Nadu in Delhi on Tuesday.
Former Test cricketer Sandeep Patil was selected coach.
Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina were named in the 16-member squad for the Twenty20 match against Australia, followed by the tri-series.
With Anil Kumble's place in the team assured as captain, former off-spinner Rajesh Chauhan says it would be unfair to drop either Harbhajan or Kartik for the first Test against Pakistan.
India recalled Virender Sehwag into the playing eleven, omitting left-arm spinner Murali Kartik for the second ODI against Pakistan.
Virender Sehwag replaced Yousuf Pathan in the Indian side for the one-off Twenty20 international, while Murali Kartik came in for all-rounder Joginder Sharma.
Captain Mohammad Kaif (73) and wicketkeeper Naman Ojha (85) struck half-centuries as Central Zone recovered from a top order collapse to trail South Zone by just three runs on the second day of the Duleep Trophy match at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on Friday. At draw of stumps, Central were 326 for 9 in reply to South's 329 all out.
Pakistan sprang a surprise by resting fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar in the first one-day international against India in Peshawar.
Six Indian cricketers, who lost their passports on Wednesday, will be re-issued a new ones by Saturday evening.
Himachal Pradesh beat Railways by seven wickets in the Ranji Trophy Plate division semi-finals to qualify for next season's Super League.
The opening day of the Ranji Trophy Plate Division final between Railways and Gujarat at the Brabourne Stadium on Saturday was the story of one man standing tall amongst the ruins.
It remains to be seen whether Virender Sehwag and Irfan Pathan too get a recall to the Indian squad for the three-Test series against Pakistan.
The ploy to go in with just four specialist bowlers on a good batting strip in Mohali did not bear dividends as the Indians failed to defend a massive 321 and the team management may consider brining back the in-form spinner Murali Kartik for the day match.
Kartik, a former left-arm tweaker who played eight Tests and 37 ODIs for India, lamented the absence of quality spinners in the country, which according to him is a stark contrast from the past.
India made one change to their line-up, bringing in all-rounder Suresh Raina in place of left-arm spinner Murali Kartik.
Debutant Yogesh Sachdeva claimed five wickets against Railways in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group 'A' tie.
New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming won the toss and elected to bat against India
South Africa have shrugged off accusations of negative tactics before the second and final Test against India which starts on Sunday.
The India opener was specially harsh on Kartik, hitting him for five sixes and one four in one over.
They will give way to bowlers Ramesh Powar and Murali Kartik
India have replaced left-arm spinner Murali Kartik with Romesh Powar for the second ODI in Rawalpindi.
Bengal chased 303 with one ball to spare against Railways to storm into the Ranji Trophy semi-finals
Delhi achieved the victory target of 127 to win by seven wickets and with two days to spare in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match.
The 30-year-old batsman, who was handed the India cap by his younger brother Hardik before the math, posted his half century off just 26 balls, overtaking New Zealand's John Morris (35 balls) in the process.
J P Yadav took 5 for 26 as North Zone were bowled out for a paltry 104 in their first innings on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy final.
The trio will make way for Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan and Murali Kartik.
Leading past and present cricketers from India and Pakistan are expected to play in the May 6 day-night match.
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