Karthik, Raina and Sreesanth in squad for Kolkata Test
Nagpur, Feb 9 : Shell-shocked by the massive loss to South Africa in the first cricket Test, the Indian selectors dropped two young seamers and brought in Dinesh Karthik and Suresh Raina to bolster batting for the second cricket Test, starting at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Sunday.

Smith praises his team for "outstanding performance " against India
Nagpur, Feb 9: South African skipper Graeme Smith on Tuesday praised his team for crushing India by an innings and six runs in the first Test played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium in Nagpur.

Dhoni admits South Africa "completely outplayed " India
Nagpur, Feb 9: Team India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday admitted that his team was completely outplayed by South Africans, as they crashed to an innings and six runs defeat on the fourth day of the Nagpur Test.

Steyn's ten wickets helps Proteas to innings win against India in Nagpur Test
Nagpur, Feb 9: A ten-wicket haul by South African fast bowler Dale Steyn helped his side thrash India by an innings and six runs on the fourth day of the Nagpur Test on Tuesday.

Nagpur Test defeat Dhoni's first as captain
Nagpur, Feb 9 : India's loss by an innings and six runs to South Africa here Tuesday is Mahendra Singh Dhoni's first defeat as a captain in Tests.

Indian team selected for second Test
Mumbai, Feb 9 : The All-India Senior Selection Committee Tuesday announced the team for the second Test against South Africa, which will be played at Kolkata from Feb 14-18.

South Africa beat India in first Test
Nagpur, Feb 9 : Sachin Tendulkar's 46th Test ton went in vain as South Africa beat India by an innings and six runs on the fourth day of the first match of the series here Tuesday.

ECB may oppose Rajasthan Royals' tie-up with Hampshire
London, Feb 9 : England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is likely to oppose Rajasthan Royals' tie-up with Hampshire.

IDEA partners Deccan Chargers in IPL 3
Kolkata, Feb 9 : IDEA Cellular, a leading GSM mobile services operator, Tuesday announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with the current IPL Champions, The Deccan Chargers of Hyderabad.

Sachin Tendulkar slams 46th Test ton in Nagpur
Nagpur, Feb 9 : Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar scored his 46th Test century in Nagpur against South Africa at the VCA Stadium here but got dismissed on 100.

We were completely outplayed, admits Dhoni
Nagpur, Feb 9 : Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni admitted that India were completely outplayed by South Africa in the first cricket Test that was over in four days here Tuesday.

Tendulkar's century not enough to avoid innings defeat
Nagpur, Feb 9: South Africa took a step closer to becoming top team in the world by crushing India by an innings and six runs in the first cricket Test to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Bollinger blast helps imperious Australia maul hapless Windies in Adelaide ODI
Adelaide, Feb 9: Australia on Tuesday crushed West Indies by eight wickets in the second ODI in Adelaide to take a 2-0 lead in the five game series.

Final scoreboard: India vs. South Africa, First Test
Nagpur, Feb 9 : Final scoreboard of the first cricket Test between India and South Africa here Tuesday.

Mani denies knowledge of PCB offer; blames ad-hocism for Pak's slump
Lahore, Feb 9 : Blaming Pakistan's 'poor cricket foundation and ad-hocism' for the national side's downfall in recent times, former ICC president Ehsan Mani has dismissed reports that a post on the governing council was offered to him by the PCB.

South Africa win Nagpur Test by an innings and six runs
Nagpur, Feb 9 : South Africa defeated India by an innings and six runs on the fourth day of the first cricket Test here Tuesday.

Cricket Australia in global quest for night Tests
Melbourne, Feb.9 : Cricket Australia (CA) will go global with its quest for day-night Test cricket when it meets the International Cricket Council in Dubai today.

Old Oz guard comes out in support of Captain Clarke
Melbourne, Feb.9 : Former Australian stars have heaped praise on Michael Clarke's outstanding captaincy during last Friday's stirring Twenty20 victory.

Injuries an unfortunate occupational hazard for fast bowlers: Oz team physiotherapist
Melbourne, Feb 9 : Australia team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris reckons the only way to reduce fast bowler injuries is by providing ample rest to players.

Centurion Tendulkar falls as Harris propels SA to victory
Nagpur, Feb 9 : Sachin Tendulkar scored a defiant 46th Test century, his third consecutive century in Tests, but could not stop South Africa's march towards victory on the fourth afternoon in the first Test, being played at the VCA Stadium at Jamtha here today.

WADA chief Fahey backs Howard for ICC presidency
Melbourne, Feb 9 : Two of the world's top sports administrators are supporting former Australian Prime Minister John Howard as a candidate for the presidency of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Scoreboard: India vs. South Africa, First Test, Day Four, Tea
Nagpur, Feb 9 : Following is the scoreboard at tea on the fourth day of the first cricket Test between India and South Africa here Tuesday.

South Africa four wickets away from victory in Nagpur Test
Nagpur, Feb 9 : South Africa were just four wickets away from a crushing victory against India in the first cricket Test here Tuesday.

India 223/six at tea
Nagpur, Feb 9 : India were 223 for six following on at tea on the fourth day of the first cricket Test against South Africa here Tuesday.

PCB chief Butt 'forgot' about hosting series, claims 'shocked' Miandad
Lahore, Feb.9 : Pakistan lost an opportunity of hosting an international cricket series after a gap of a year only because the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt officials actually 'forgot' about it, board Director General Javed Miandad has said.

IDEA signs sponsorship agreement with Deccan Chargers
Hyderabad, Feb 9 : IDEA Cellular today announced that it has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Deccan Chargers of Hyderabad, the current IPL T20 Champions.

Security not an issue in IPL: Warne tells Aussies
London, Feb 9 : Despite Shiv Sena's threat, legendary spinner Shane Warne has urged his fellow Australians to feature in the third edition of the cash-awash IPL, starting on March 12.

Physical and mental inferiority behind Pak's Oz cricket tour humiliation: Alam
Karachi, Feb.9 : Rejecting reports of discord in the team, Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam has said his team lacked the temperament needed to win against the World Champions Australia and blamed the players for being physically and mentally inferior to the Kangaroos.

Tendulkar, Dhoni battling for survival in Nagpur Test
Nagpur, Feb 9 : Sachin Tendulkar struck a defiant half century, but India lost two more wickets as South Africa tightened their grip on the first cricket Test in the morning session on the fourth day here Tuesday.

South Africa tighten grip; Sachin fights lone battle
Nagpur, Feb 9 : South Africa with two wickets in the pre-lunch session on the fourth day has tightened their grip even as Sachin Tendulkar waged a lone battle for India in the first Test being played at the VCA Stadium here today.

We are looking for a foreign coach again: PCB
Lahore, Feb 9 : In view of the national team's dismal performance in international cricket, PCB Chairman Ejaz Butt confirmed that the board has once again decided to hire a foreign coach.

England playing with fire by resting Strauss for Bangladesh tour: Warne
London, Feb.9 : England are 'flirting with danger' by resting Andrew Strauss for the tour to Bangladesh, according to former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne.

Ex-Oz cricketers call for ODI format overhaul to bring in the crowds
Melbourne, Feb.9 : Former Test stars Damien Fleming (fast bowler) and Kerry O'Keeffe (leg spinner) have both called for a dramatic overhaul of the limited overs schedule, as they feel that fans are deserting this format for the fresher Twenty20 model.

Lunch scoreboard: India vs South Africa, day four, first Test
Nagpur, Feb 9 : Scoreboard at lunch on the fourth day of the first cricket Test between India and South Africa here Tuesday.

India 162/4 at lunch, trail by 163 runs in Nagpur Test
Nagpur, Feb 9 : Following on, India were 162 for four in their second innings at lunch on the fourth day of the first cricket Test against South Africa here Tuesday.

Back problem sidelines Siddle for five months
Melbourne, Feb.9 : Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle will not play for at least five months, as he is out with a back injury.

Pakistan should move on after Oz debacle : Akram
Karachi, Feb.9 : Former Pakistan speedster Wasim Akram has said Pakistan cricket should move on after the team's shameful and humiliating Australia tour, adding the team needed a strong approach to move ahead.

We have to play positive to save match: Virender Sehwag
Nagpur, Feb 8 : Opener Virender Sehwag today said everything was not lost for India and if ''we bat positively and take advantage of the loose balls than we can still draw the game.''

Dale Steyn takes career-best figures
Nagpur, Feb 8 : South African paceman Dale Steyn recorded his career-best figures during the third day' play of the first cricket Test against India here Monday.

Rajasthan Royals form global alliance
London, Feb 8 : Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Monday joined forces with Hampshire, Cape Cobras, Trinidad and a yet-to-be-confirmed Australia state team for a global alliance here at Lord's.

Scoreboard: India vs South Africa, first Test, day three
Nagpur, Feb 8: The following is the scoreboard at the end of third day's play in the first cricket Test between India and South Africa here Monday:

Steyn shines as India follow on
Nagpur, Feb 8 : South African paceman Dale Steyn offset the spark of Virender Sehwag's 18th Test century as Indians collapsed on Monday in the face of South Africa bowling. The hosts were all out for 233 in their first innings after tea on the third day of the opening Test against South Africa at the VCA Stadium.

Wasim Akram included in probe panel
Karachi, Feb 8 : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has included former skipper Wasim Akram in an inquiry committee formed last week to probe the national team's poor performance in Australia.

India 66/2 in second innings, trail by 259 runs
Nagpur, Feb 8: India were 66 for two in their second innings following on against South Africa at the end of the third day of the first cricket Test here Monday.