Ishant Sharma down with pain in right ankle, doubtful starter for second Test

CHRISTCHURCH: The Indian team’s worries ahead of the second Test against New Zealand increased after senior-most pacer Ishant Sharma skipped Friday’s practice session due to pain in his right ankle, making him a doubtful starter for the game. Ishant came for practice but apparently felt discomfort after which he was taken for precautionary scan of … Read more

Skip IPL if you feel burned out: Kapil Dev

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Kapil Dev said that players who are regulars in the Indian team can give the Indian Premier League (IPL) a miss if they think that the international calendar is too cramped. Indian captain Virat Kohli had mentioned at the start of India’s ongoing tour of New Zealand that they are … Read more

Virat Kohli loses top spot in ICC Test rankings

DUBAI: India skipper Virat Kohli lost the top spot in the ICC Test Player Rankings after managing only 21 runs in the first Test which his side lost to New Zealand by 10 wickets in Wellington. Kohli, who has 906 points, slipped to the second position in the list which also features Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar … Read more