 | cricket8 years ago We learnt a lesson today, says Murali Vijay after batting failure After failing to put enough runs on the board on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand, opener Murali Vijay had felt that poor shot selection and deteriorating wicket were the main causes for their poor show. Vijay also hoped that the team will do better in the second innings. SportsCafe Desk |
 | cricket8 years ago Sachin Tendulkar: There has to be a format, where bowlers dominate the bat Sachin Tendulkar has called out for a format where the bowlers can have the upper hand over batsmen after looking at the current situation, where batters rule the roost. Sachin also felt that by being part of India's Test history, he has been able to influence the upcoming generations. SportsCafe Desk |
 | cricket8 years ago Virat Kohli: If you are fearless, the results will fall your way Indian Test captain Virat Kohli, on Wednesday, issued a rallying cry to the Indian team ahead of their first Test against New Zealand, in Kanpur. The skipper felt that the current team had improved their batting against spinners and only the pitch conditions will decide the starting line up. SportsCafe Desk |
 | cricket8 years ago Anil Kumble: We have not demanded any pitch Ahead of India's first Test against New Zealand at Kanpur, coach Anil Kumble has stated that the team has not demanded rank-turners for the opener tomorrow. Kumble was heartened to note that spinner played such a huge role in both teams, although he asserted that the Indian spinners were superior. SportsCafe Desk |
 | cricket8 years ago Ishant Sharma out of first Test against New Zealand Pacer Ishant Sharma has been ruled out of the first Test against New Zealand due to a bout of chikungunya. Though it has been reported that Anil Kumble does not want a replacement, it is possible that Shardul Thakur or Dhawal Kulkarni might be called into the squad. SportsCafe Desk |
