Cheteshwar Pujara's maiden Test hundred

Cheteshwar Pujara's maiden Test hundred 

The city of Rajkot is basking in the glory of its illustrious son Cheteshwar Pujara's maiden Test hundred.

Not only is his family, but a number of cricket enthusiasts are also delighted by the laurels he has brought to Rajkot with the brilliant century on the opening day of the first Test between India and New Zealand in Hyderabad on Thursday. 

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Virat Kohli guides India to victory by 6 wickets

Virat Kohli guides India to victory by 6 wickets

Riding on a fluent unbeaten century (128) by Virat Kohli - his 13th hundred - and a career-best bowling figures (four for 61) by Manoj Tiwary, India beat Sri Lanka with 46 balls to spare and took an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series in Colombo.

It was Team India's 400th win in ODIs. 

Kohli's dream run continued and his undefeated fourth wicket partnership of 146 runs with Suresh Raina (58) helped India reach the 252-run target in 42.2 overs at the R Premadasa stadium.

This was Kohli's 13th century in his 89th ODI appearance, a feat hitherto unattained by any other batsman in ODI history. The Delhi batsman, on his way to another three-digit figure, also completed quickest 1000 runs in a calender year with a whopping average of 77.15. 

This was Kohli's his fifth century in last eight matches.

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Dravid open to coaching Team India in future

Dravid open to coaching Team India in future

Recently-retired Rahul Dravid indicated that he is open to the idea of coaching the Indian cricket team in future.

"Who knows someday in the future," Dravid answered when asked if he would be interested in taking up coaching responsibility of the Indian team in future.

Though he refrained from making a commitment, Dravid pointed out his stint with Rajasthan Royals in this year's IPL when he was the captain-cum-mentor of the side.

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What Team India needs to do

What Team India needs to do


Indian Test cricket stands at the crossroads with future fortunes heavily dependent on off the field policies and strategies adopted by the Indian cricket establishment, says Faisal Shariff.


Modern sport is competitive, dynamic and can almost be cruel.A side that was ranked No 1 in Test cricket a little over six months ago is today in complete shambles, almost not knowing what hit them.

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FACTBOX -- The 10 fastest centuries in Test cricket

FACTBOX -- The 10 fastest centuries in Test cricket


Ten fastest Test centuries after Australian opener David Warner hit a 69-ball ton in the third Test against India on Friday.


56 deliveries - Viv Richards (West Indies) v England 1986 St John's 57 deliveries - Adam Gilchrist (Australia]) v England 2006 Perth.


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Zaheer expected to make cut in provisional squad for Aus tour

Zaheer expected to make cut in provisional squad for Aus tour

He has not played since India's opening Test against England at Lord's in July -- when he broke down having bowled only 13.3 overs.


He did try to make a comeback during India's tour game against Northamptonshire but the effort ended in failure.

Zaheer Khan has been out of action for the last three to four months. However, he is expected to make the cut in the provisional squad for the tour of Australia.


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