Paying glowing tributes to batting ace Sachin Tendulkar, selection committee chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth described his achievement of scoring 100 international tons as something super human and cited him as a classic example of "thriving in an imbalanced world."
In what is expected to be a smooth and routine AGM in Mumbai on Thursday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to revamp its senior selection committee by making at least four changes in the five-man panel following the completion of their term.
The clamour for Mahendra Singh Dhoni's removal as India's captain might be becoming shriller by the day but former skipper Rahul Dravid feels he is the man to take the team forward as there is no viable alternative in sight.
Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar feels young Virat Kohli is the future of Indian cricket and he is ready to take up the captaincy job from incumbent Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the aftermath of the series defeat against England.
The Champions League Twenty20 suffered a blow on Tuesday when international players Dwayne Bravo and Jonny Bairstow were ruled out because of injuries.
J D Chekravarthy's All the Best is pedestrian and lacklustre fare.
In a departure from its earlier stand, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has extended an invitation to Mohammed Azharuddin for the Indian cricket team's historic 500th Test match and the former captain has accepted it.
Former Australia captain Ian Chappell says Sachin Tendulkar should now introspect whether he is playing cricket for the right reasons.
Indian selectors will have a lot to discuss and deliberate in the wake of the national cricket team's pathetic show in Australia when they meet in Mumbai on Wednesday to pick the squad for next month's Asia Cup in Bangladesh.
Chennai Super Kings kept alive their chances of qualifying for the play-offs by eking out a four-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in a crucial Indian Premier League match in Jaipur.
Here's a lowdown of what's happening in the Telugu film industry.
The Indian contingent's schedule at the Rio Olympics for Thursday.
Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the India team from the World Cups.
Without taking Rahul Dravid's name, chairman of selectors Krishnamachari Srikkanth made it clear that ODI squad was selected keeping the English conditions in mind.
Virender Sehwag's omission from the squad for the Asia Cup took a curious turn on Thursday, with a media report claiming that the opener had requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India for rest because of back spasms.
Harbhajan Singh, who was dropped for the ODI series against England, has been ignored for the first Test against the West Indies, beginning November 8 at the Ferozeshah Kotla, in Delhi.
The National Award wining director after three years with Virodhi.
Powered by strokeful centuries from Robin Uthappa and Srikkanth Anirudha, India Green hammered India Blue by 79 runs in a must-win match in Nagpur on Wednesday to set up the title clash of the Challenger series against India Red.
Posani Krishna Murali's Dussasana portrays politics as it is with nothing new to offe.
The film is a jounrey of a man who truly becomes a mogudu (husband).
K N Prabhu, the doyen of cricket writers, salutes Sunil Manohar Gavaskar, who appeared for the first time in Test cricket 50 years ago today, March 6, 1971.
Vijay would essay the role of Rancho, played by Aamir Khan in the Tamil version of 3 Idiots
Defending champions Chennai Super Kings began their title defence with a thrilling two-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders, as the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League got off to a sensational start.
Yuvraj Singh and Dinesh Karthik will lead India Blue and India Red respectively, while India Green will be captained by Subramanium Badrinath when Airtel Challenger Series for NKP Salve Trophy commences in Indore from October 8-11.
Leg spinner Piyush Chawla was the surprise inclusion while young batsman Rohit Sharma and speedster S Sreesanth were dropped from India's 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup, in the subcontinent from February 19.
The Indian squad for the one-day series and a Twenty20 match against the West Indies in the latter's backyard will be picked on May 13 in Chennai.
Sudha K Prasad on her Tamil movie Drohi.
The award winning cinematographer is back to direction.
Veteran batsman Rahul Dravid and off-colour pacer Irfan Pathan failed to find a place in India's 30-strong list of probables announced on Saturday for next year's ODI cricket World Cup in the sub-continent.
Sriram talks about his role in his latest Telugu film.
India will not call of the Australian tour after Harbhajan Singh was banned for three Test matches.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday defended Piyush Chawla's inclusion in India's 15-man World Cup squad, saying the leg-spinner's presence provides variety to the attack.
The five-member selection panel, headed by Krishnamachari Srikkanth, went for the tried and tested in India's final 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup, to be held in the sub-continent from February 19. Rajneesh Gupta presents a statistical outlook of the players.
What do you think about the selection of India's final 15 for next month's World Cup? Is the team capable of repeating the historic 1983 victory? Can these 15 bring the World Cup home? Tell us.
The final 15-member Indian squad for the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in the sub continent will be picked by the national senior selection panel on January 17.
Subramaniam Badrinath struck an unbeaten 52 to salvage some pride before a disciplined effort by the bowlers saw Chennai Super Kings spank Central Districts by 57 runs in a Champions League Twenty20 match in Durban on Saturday.
Zaheer Khan is set to return to Test cricket, while Ashish Nehra will also fancy a comeback to the longer version after a five-year gap when the national selection panel meets in Mumbai on Tuesday to pick the Indian squad for the three-match home series against Sri Lanka.
Board of Control for Cricket in India's selection committee will pick the team for India's upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka in Chennai, on Saturday. The Krishnamachari Srikkanth-led panel will meet on Saturday morning to pick the side for the away three-Test series starting July 18.
Krishnavamsi on his upcoming Telugu film Mahatma.
Rejecting suggestions that selection goof-ups led to India's humiliating defeat in the first Test against South Africa, chairman of selectors Kris Srikkanth on Monday said he is still ready to face the sack if held responsible for the debacle.
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