We lost the final plot, says captain Dhoni
Beaten narrowly by Australia in the fifth ODI in Hyderabad, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni says from now on the team's focus must be more on execution rather than preparation. The god of large things
If there is one thing the argumentative Indian will accept as ineluctable fact, it is this: Sachin Tendulkar is god. Tendulkar's innings was terrific: Ponting
Australia skipper Ricky Ponting was effusive in his praise of India batsman Sachin Tendulkar's brilliant 141-ball 175 that brought the hosts to the doorsteps of a heart-stopping victory in the fifth One-Day International in Hyderabad, on Thursday. New wonder boy of cricket wants to meet Tendulkar
Sarfaraz Khan first surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record to hit the headlines and the 12-year-old cricket prodigy now wants to meet the batting great in person to achieve his long-cherished dream. Sarfaraz, who slammed 439 in the Harris Shield to better Tendulkar's inter-school unbeaten knock of 346, showed maturity beyond his years as he dismissed any comparison made between him and Tendulkar. Whatmore named KKR coach, Ganguly captain
Kolkata Knight Riders, which finished at the bottom in the second edition of the Indian Premier League, named Dav Whatmore as its new coach, with Delhi Ranji coach Vijay Dahiya his deputy. 'I was too keen to finish it off in Hyderabad'
Ravindra Jadeja's ill-timed run-out dashed India's hopes in the Hyderabad humdinger against Australia and the dejected all-rounder said he pursued the non-existent single in his eagerness to retain strike. I don't mind opening the innings in ODIs: Johnson
Australia's 28-year-old fast bowler Mitchell Johnson on his bowling, the most difficult phase in his career and subsequent resurrection. Srikkanth salutes Tendulkar's class
Sachin Tendulkar's magnificent 175-run knock against Australia on Thursday was not just his greatest ODI innings but also one of the best in international cricket, says chairman of selectors K Srikkanth. Tendulkar ton in vain as Aus win thriller
A superlative 175 by Sachin Tendulkar was in vain as Australia beat India by three runs in the fifth ODI in Hyderabad on Thursday. Tendulkar breaks 17,000-run barrier
Sachin Tendulkar reached his new ODI milestone in his 435th match and 66th against World champions Australia in Hyderabad on Thursday. Images: India vs Australia, 5th ODI, Hyderabad
Images from the India vs Australia, 5th ODI in Hyderabad on Thursday. 12-year-old Sarfaraz does a Sachin
At a school tournament which brought Sachin Tendulkar into the limelight 21 years ago, a 12-year-old boy smashed a record 439 runs in a marathon innings that included an astonishing 56 boundaries. Playing for Springfield Rizvi School, Sarfaraz Khan also struck 12 sixes in his knock spanning two days that came off 421 deliveries against the Indian Education Society in the Under-16 Inter-School Harris Shield Tournament. Fans protest unfair ticket sales of 5th ODI
An angry state sports minister shot off a letter to BCCI President alleging black marketing of tickets for the India-Australia One-dayer as irate fans staged protest outside the Rajiv Gandhi stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday. Flintoff signs up with Lancashire
England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has signed a new three-year deal to play One-day cricket for Lancashire, the county club said. Ranji Trophy: Mumbai well-placed against Punjab
A summary of the third day's play in the Ranji Trophy Super League matches. No margin for error now: Dhoni
India's captain is looking for a good showing from his batsmen in the fifth ODI against Australia in Hyderabad on Thursday. Captain cool Dhoni leads MVP race
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is so far the most valuable player (MVP) in the ongoing India-Australia seven-match One-Day International series, with Michael Hussey just behind him. We failed as a batting unit, says Dhoni
India's captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni slammed his batsmen for their inept display that he believes cost them the fourth ODI against Australia on Monday. Statistical highlights: India v Australia, 4th ODI
The second wicket partnership of 64 runs between Shane Watson and Ricky Ponting is Australia's highest for the second wicket at the venue against any opponent, eclipsing the previous best of 50 runs against India, registered by the same pair on 29-10-2006. Images: India vs Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali
Images from the fourth One-Day International between India and Australia at Mohali on Monday.