The Indian team were labelled "clueless" and "out of their depth" following the 10-wicket defeat by England in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
Quinton de Kock says it will become difficult for players to participate in all three formats
As cricket grapples with a massive scheduling problem, former India coach Ravi Shastri has called for reduction in T20 bilateral series, saying franchise cricket can be encouraged instead.
The Indian rugby team, led by Nasser Hussain, had a good tune-up for the October Commonwealth Games in Delhi by winning the Bee's Rugby 7's tournament at Bradford in England.
Six-time national rally champion Naren Kumar will debut for an Indian team, 'Team Sidvin India', in the 2008 FIA World Rally Championship, in the Production Class in June, in Greece.
India's most successful captain Sourav Ganguly will start a new innings post-retirement. It will be behind the microphone, as expert analyst for the ICC World Twenty20, commencing in England on Saturday. As per a deal with ESPN-STAR Sports, Ganguly will be part of a commentary panel that includes Ian Chappell, Ian Bishop, Wasim Akram, Sanjay Manjrekar, Harsha Bhogle and Nasser Hussain.
'...you will have to be really wary of different threats that he poses and make sure that you have very good skill sets to counter (him) and be on top of him.'
Rahul Dravid scaled another lofty peak in his illustrious career when he created the world record for the most number of Test catches by a fielder in Wellington on Monday.
England's World Cup hero Ben Stokes was on last Tuesday named captain for the opening Test against the West Indies in place of Root, who has taken leave to be with his wife for the birth of their second child.
The hosts have been drawn against Zimbabwe in the opening match of this year's Champions Trophy.
Warwickshire, Middlesex and Gloucestershire were also reportedly interested in signing Gough after he became increasingly unsettled at his home county.
Nasser Hussain pulls out due to a virus while Kaluwitharana is dropped for an extra spinner.
Michael Vaughan has quit as England one-day captain but will continue to be available for selection, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Monday.
England versus Zimbabwe 2003 was not a good advertisement for spectator sport. Or if it was, that sport was certainly not cricket. \n\n
"It will be great for the children (in Leicester) to watch me and talk to me," he said.
Adam Hollioake has given his backing to rival candidate Michael Vaughan as England's next one-day captain.
India are scheduled to play four Tests in Australia. Nasser Hussain advised caution to Rohit Sharma at the start of the innings.
In a setback for England, Moeen Ali was penalised for applying spray on his finger towards the end of day two.
He replaces Nasser Hussain, who retired last week after his unbeaten century in the first Test at Lord's.
Do you agree with England coach Duncan Fletcher that Michael Vaughan is the best captain around?
The former South African captain has been proving all those who dared to doubt him, wrong.
Shane Warne will give his right \n\nbowling shoulder another workout when he captains Victoria in an \n\ninter-state one-day match against Tasmania.
Set 452 to win when Nasser Hussain declared the England second innings at 452 for nine late Sunday, Australia\n\nwere dismissed for 226, seven overs after the lunch interval on the last day.
The England captain stroked a century from 19 boundaries and a six on the first day of a three-day Test warm-up match against Jamaica.
The Surrey left-hander was called up after Nasser Hussain was ruled out after breaking a toe.
The Aussies scored a thrilling seven-run victory in the triangular series ODI after England failed to capitalise on a 165-run opening stand.
England were 97 for three in reply at the close of play with captain Nasser Hussain on 17 and nightwatchman Richard Dawson yet to score.
England need fresh young players eager for battle to rejuvenate their winless tour of Australia, captain Nasser Hussain said on Wednesday.
Former Australia Test batsman Mark Waugh smashed a quick 42 in a four-wicket victory.
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