HYDERABAD: Australia's diminutive opener David Warner said he felt safe in the city despite heightened security measures after last week's twin bombings that left 15 dead and more than 100 injured.
Despite concerns, the Indian cricket board did not shift the second Test from Hyderabad and the city's police commissioner has assured unprecedented security levels.
HYDERABAD: Australia's diminutive opener David Warner said he felt safe in the city despite heightened security measures after last week's twin bombings that left 15 dead and more than 100 injured.
Despite concerns, the Indian cricket board did not shift the second Test from Hyderabad and the city's police commissioner has assured unprecedented security levels.
HYDERABAD: It was only the third instance of Indian spinners claiming all 20 wickets in a Test match. But the eight-wicket win in the first Test in Chennai warmed the cockles of Indian hearts as much as it exposed the frailties of the Australians to counter conditions on sub-continental pitches.
HYDERABAD: It was only the third instance of Indian spinners claiming all 20 wickets in a Test match. But the eight-wicket win in the first Test in Chennai warmed the cockles of Indian hearts as much as it exposed the frailties of the Australians to counter conditions on sub-continental pitches.
This is the end/ Hold your breath and count to ten..." One could hear the faint strains of Adele's chart-topping number floating inside the brain as Xavi Hernandez and Sergio Ramos disappeared into the tunnel, the Barcelona style icon nodding in disgust, disappointment and a distinct dislike for the way the first half of the Spanish Cup semifinal (2nd leg) had unfolded at the Nou Camp on Tuesday night.
This is the end/ Hold your breath and count to ten..." One could hear the faint strains of Adele's chart-topping number floating inside the brain as Xavi Hernandez and Sergio Ramos disappeared into the tunnel, the Barcelona style icon nodding in disgust, disappointment and a distinct dislike for the way the first half of the Spanish Cup semifinal (2nd leg) had unfolded at the Nou Camp on Tuesday night.
CHENNAI: "Zara AC badhaa do (Turn up the AC)," MS Dhoni said right after walking in for the press conference following India's win in the first Test. He had felt the heat not just in this Test match but over the last few months, as things appeared to go from bad to worse in Indian cricket.
CHENNAI: "Zara AC badhaa do (Turn up the AC)," MS Dhoni said right after walking in for the press conference following India's win in the first Test. He had felt the heat not just in this Test match but over the last few months, as things appeared to go from bad to worse in Indian cricket.
CHENNAI: The opening partnership remains an area of concern for India despite the resounding eight-wicket win in the first Test. M Vijay, coming in place of Gambhir, failed to make a mark in both innings while a bespectacled Virender Sehwag too looked rusty.
CHENNAI: The opening partnership remains an area of concern for India despite the resounding eight-wicket win in the first Test. M Vijay, coming in place of Gambhir, failed to make a mark in both innings while a bespectacled Virender Sehwag too looked rusty.
NEW DELHI: India chased down the 50-run target with two wickets down to win the first Test against Australia by 8 wickets on the fifth day at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.
NEW DELHI: India chased down the 50-run target with two wickets down to win the first Test against Australia by 8 wickets on the fifth day at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.
CHENNAI: While Nathan Lyon toiled for a long time without much success, India showed the benefits of having a 'supporting cast' to back lead spinner R Ashwin which has put them on the brink of victory.
CHENNAI: While Nathan Lyon toiled for a long time without much success, India showed the benefits of having a 'supporting cast' to back lead spinner R Ashwin which has put them on the brink of victory.
NEW DELHI: India gained a valuable 192-run lead as their first innings ended at 572 runs against Australia on the fourth day of the first Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.
NEW DELHI: India gained a valuable 192-run lead as their first innings ended at 572 runs against Australia on the fourth day of the first Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.
CHENNAI: After making his second successive hundred in Tests and against Australia, Indian batsman Virat Kohli stressed on the importance of being hungry. "I took some rest and time off the game after the England series.
CHENNAI: After making his second successive hundred in Tests and against Australia, Indian batsman Virat Kohli stressed on the importance of being hungry. "I took some rest and time off the game after the England series.
NEW DELHI: Harbhajan Singh finally struck in his 100th Test, removing Peter Siddle on the second day of the first Test against Australia at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
NEW DELHI: Harbhajan Singh finally struck in his 100th Test, removing Peter Siddle on the second day of the first Test against Australia at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
