India vs West Indies 2011: News

To contain Windies bowlers need to keep it tight

After keeping it tight for a major part, the India bowlers are throwing it away in the final 10 overs, reports Amol Karhadkar. Same old problem | Indore masala

Injured Bravo out but Windies are not fretting

In-form West Indies batsman Darren Bravo has been ruled out of Thursday's penultimate one-day international against India with a hamstring problem, the team's captain Darren Sammy said.

Before the final stage, it’s getting top-sy turvy

India's established openers will have to find their touch in the final two ODIs against West Indies. Amol Karhadkar reports.
Opening blues

'Nothing compares to donning India colours'

A recall to the India side for the last two ODIs against the West Indies was indeed a just reward for Irfan Pathan's efforts. Amol Karhadkar reports.

Kohli reprimanded for dissent, pleads guilty

Indian batsman Virat Kohli has been reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct by showing dissent to an umpire's decision after his dismissal in the third ODI against the West Indies in Ahmedabad. Irfan Pathan replaces Umesh Yadav

Getting early wickets was key to victory: Rampaul

Architect of West Indies' splendid 16-run win over India, man-of-the-match pacer Ravi Rampaul said getting early breakthroughs was the key to his side's triumph in the third ODI in Ahmedabad.

Finally, a reason to smile for the West Indies

Irfan Pathan replaces Umesh Yadav in remaining ODIs

All-rounder Irfan Pathan has been drafted into the India squad for their two remaining ODIs against West Indies in place of paceman Umesh Yadav, who will leave for Australia early to get acclimatised for an upcoming tour.

Finally, a reason to smile for the West Indies

Tail wags again before bowlers spoil India's party. Amol Karhadkar reports.

Getting early wickets was key to victory: Rampaul

Gauti survives injury scare, Irfan returns

The India team management heaved a sigh of relief as Gautam Gambhir's medical tests, after he complained of back pain, did not reveal damage. HT reports.

Young guns, big hopes

While eight members of India's squad participated in a light training session at the Sardar Patel Stadium on the eve of their third ODI against the West Indies, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were relaxing at their homes in New Delhi and Mumbai respectively. Amol Karhadkar reports. Match reckoner | On a record home run

Braced for the home truth

The Amdavadis — as the city residents like to refer to themselves — have in the recent past been inclined to travel to the suburbs and watch India cricketers in action at the Motera stadium. But they would have an emotional reason to watch the third ODI against West Indies on Monday — the presence of hometown hero Parthiv Patel. Amol Karhadkar reports.