India vs New Zealand 2012: News

Awesome Ash-wins it for India

The cacophony was dying down. A few spectators fidgeted in the stands, frustrated despite the pleasant breeze blowing across the ground. Khurram Habib reports.. Victorious Team India | Hyderabad highs

New Zealand stare down the barrel

Ashwin’s six-for leaves the visitors with the onerous task of averting an innings defeat; rain halts India’s charge.

Ojha happy to team up for success

In early 2005, eventual Ranji Trophy champions Railways became the first to get a taste of Pragyan Ojha, who ripped through their top order. His efforts didn't help his side, but the 19-year-old had arrived with a five-wicket haul.

Me and Ashwin make a good pair for India: Ojha

Young left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha today said he and Ravichandran Ashwin have it in them to take forward the legacy of great Indian spinners of the past as they are bowling well in tandem.

Turning it their own way

Both R Ashwin and Jeetan Patel have a flaw that has made experts question their calibre to play Tests. Khurram Habib reports.

Pujara looks the part as India make fresh start

The No 3 strokes an unbeaten hundred, augurs well for the new-look middle order. Khurram Habib reports. Scorecard | Cheteshwar says | The master & his successor

India skipper makes light of 'unknown' Kiwis

On Wednesday, MS Dhoni made it crystal clear what he thought of the struggling New Zealand on the eve of the first Test. Khurram Habib reports. Last 5 series between India and NZ

'Ishant is an asset, don't risk his future'

The move to recall Delhi bowler without testing his match fitness hasn't gone down well with former players. Khurram Habib reports.

Right spin to Hyderabad pitch

The last time New Zealand played in Hyderabad, in 2010, Brendon McCullum hit a rocking double century and Harbhajan Singh called the pitch 'a highway'. The match ended in a tame draw.

Hope Sachin continues to shoulder responsibility: Dravid

Former India captain Rahul Dravid today hoped that Sachin Tendulkar would continue to shoulder responsibility in his and VVS Laxman's absence during the upcoming India-New Zealand series beginning on August 23 in Hyderabad.

Will he want to conquer the Middle Kingdom?

The wickets of Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir are prized enough to trigger wild celebrations among any bowling attack. But on most occasions, the celebrations used to be restrained as it only meant more hard work ahead with Rahul Dravid at No 3, Sachin Tendulkar at 4, Sourav Ganguly at 5 and VVS Laxman at 6.