'(On Parag and Jaiswal) They are 22 each, so is Jurel. With very little experience, the way they are performing at this level is amazing.'
Former India coach Greg Chappell has ignited a fresh controversy in his newly-released book on Rahul Dravid, saying had the retired batting great received the same support that he gave other captains, he would have been the country's most successful skipper.
India's captain said there is space for the instant version of the game in domestic cricket.
The Indian captain said the team emerged triumphant despite being in a lose-lose situation.
The Indian captain said his side are placing a priority on playing good cricket in Bangladesh.
'There are lots of very talented and skilful players who are coming through the system. The only thing we need to make sure is the transition is done in a controlled manner.'
Harbhajan Singh suggested Gary Kirsten not to waste his time in Pakistan
A book on Sachin Tendulkar, Sachin - Genius Unplugged, which features write-ups by Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble, was launched in Bangalore on Wednesday just nine days ahead of the forthcoming World Cup.
India will begin their Asia Cup defence with Sunday's clash with arch-rivals Pakistan in the six-team Twenty20 tournament.
India would be thoroughly justified in thinking their misfiring opening pair have let them down.
Wriddhiman Saha will retire from cricket at the end of this year's Ranji Trophy.
Dravid said he believed that there was a need for a schedule as excessive cricket between the two nations would diminish the interest and excitement surrounding the contests.
Reader Girish sent us this picture from Bangalore.
India's captain expressed confidence that his boys would come good in the series decider against South Africa.
With two Tests remaining in the series, India's captain said the team will be wary of the hosts as they will try to bounce back.
India's captain said the team is looking to improve its batting in the first 15 overs and also cut down on the number of extras.
Graeme Smith was pleased with the good start to the series and said the aggression showed by the team was key to success
"We have to play much better to be competitive, and we can play much better than this," said the India captain.
Nicknamed "The Wall", Dravid's aura is not just about the runs he gets but when he gets them.
Dravid is in the running for the Captain of the Year honour while Yuvraj is in contention for the ODI Player of the Year award.
Rahul Dravid was nominated for the 'ICC player of the Year'and 'ODI player of the Year'.
Jacques Kallis became the first South African batsman to top the PricewaterCooper list in their latest ratings of Test cricketers.
India's incredible victory over the West Indies was because of well-planned strategy, skipper Rahul Dravid revealed.
He has been the finest ambassador for India in the traditional form of the game and Rahul Dravid, after calling time on his cricket career, remained true to his first love -- Test cricket.
Virender Sehwag smashed a blistering 173 while Rahul Dravid marked his return to form with a fluent century as India took firm control of the first cricket Test against a hapless New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
Indian batting legend Rahul Dravid turned 39 on Wednesday. As his team-mates wished him in Perth, he must have surely asked for victory in the third Test, starting at Perth on Friday, as a birthday gift.
Rahul Dravid on Saturday went past Australian Ricky Ponting to become the second highest run getter in Test cricket during the historic first Test between India and England at Lord's.
India's captain said the 6-1 rout of the Lankans at home last October will not give India any psychological advantage in the tri-series.
Former India captain Rahul Dravid has called for a "thorough and comprehensive" investigation into the spot-fixing scam and said the current scandal is "cricket biggest chance to clean itself".
Rahul Dravid on Monday added another feather to his cap by becoming the second Indian, fifth overall, to score 11,000 runs in Test cricket.
India's head coach Rahul Dravid had no hesitation in admitting that the ODI squad lacked balance with the likes of Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja unavailable to execute their all-round skills at numbers six and seven respectively.
Justin Langer got a 'probing delivery' on his possible future as coach of the Indian national team but the former Australian opener like his playing days, judged it perfectly and left the one bowled on the "corridor of uncertainty".
Rahul Dravid, who hit five centuries in the year, finished with an impressive tally of 1145 in 12 Tests.
The former India fast bowler said Rahul Dravid is mature and had a cool disposition, which made him good captaincy material.\n
The Indian captain was satisfied by his near six-hour vigil that prevented a complete India collapse on the first day of the fourth Test.
Former India skipper Rahul Dravid has termed Australia's decision to drop Nathan Lyon from the ongoing second Test as a "tactical blunder" and said the visting captain Michael Clarke must take some responsibility for the off-spinner's axing.
A bunch of quality international cricketers went unsold on the first day of the IPL 7 players' auction, but what surprised former India captain Rahul Dravid the most was that hard-hitting Kiwi batsman Ross Taylor and Australia's Cameron White did not find a buyer.
India's veteran batsman Rahul Dravid and Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal finished as the top run-getter and top wicket-taker respectively, in the year 2011.
The Indian stand-in captain said his team will try out some different strategies to contain Pakistan in the sixth ODI at Delhi.
