On golden jubilee of 1971 win, check India's greatest Test series triumphs
On August 24, 1971, India created history by recording their first-ever Test series win on English soil. The Ajit Wadekar-led side defeated England by four wickets in the third Test at The Oval to clinch the three-match series 1-0. On the 50th anniversary of the 1971 victory, we take a look at India's great Test series wins on foreign soil.
Aug 24, 2021, 12:56 PM IST
India vs England 3rd Test: Shardul Thakur fit to play Leeds Test, confirms Ajinkya Rahane
India all-rounder Shardul Thakur, who played the first Test at Trent Bridge at the start of the month, suffered a hamstring injury and had to be ruled out of the second Test.
Aug 23, 2021, 20:50 PM IST
In Pics: Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane put match on even keel
The second Test between India and England was on even keel at the end of Day Four at Lord's on Sunday (August 15). Cheteshwar Pujara (45) and Ajinkya Rahane (61) put on 100 runs for the fourth wicket after India had slipped to 55/3 after Virat Kohli departed for 20. At the end of day's play, India finished on 181/6 with a lead of 154. Here are a collection of pictures to sum up a day which was battle of attrition between India and England.
Aug 16, 2021, 14:19 PM IST
IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane find form before Moeen Ali puts hosts back on top
Cheteshwar Pujara (45 off 206) and Ajinkya Rahane (61 off 146) thrived under tremendous pressure to bat for almost 50 overs for a 100-run stand, taking the game to day five.
Aug 16, 2021, 00:49 AM IST
IND vs ENG: Disappointed with Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara, tweeple point fingers at Virat Kohli
Ajinkya Rahane is not the only one in the current playing XI, who are enduring a rough patch. As India's hero in Australia from the 2019 series Cheteshwar Pujara and skipper Virat Kohli too are struggling for form.
Aug 13, 2021, 17:08 PM IST
India vs England 2021: Shardul Thakur can bat and other bowlers should show interest in nets, says Ajinkya Rahane
Without taking Cheteshwar Pujara’s name, India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane was posed a question on ‘intent’, a word that has cropped up time and again because of the Saurashtra batsman's defensive batting.
Aug 03, 2021, 06:30 AM IST
India vs England 2021: Jasprit Bumrah enjoys romantic date with wife Sanjana Ganesan in London park, see pic
Mumbai Indians paceman Bumrah recently shared a picture with his wife Sanjana Ganesan from the couple’s day out in London. While Bumrah is part of the Test squad for the five-match series against England, Sanjana is in England on commentary duties.
Jul 01, 2021, 09:09 AM IST
In Pics: Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, how Indian cricketers are enjoying a break in UK ahead of England Tests
Following the loss against New Zealand in the final of the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC), the Indian cricket team is in the United Kingdom and they now have a break ahead of the five-match Test series against England which is scheduled to commence in August. Interestingly, the Indian cricketers along with their families are making the most of this long break.
Jun 30, 2021, 21:43 PM IST
WTC Final: Ajinkya Rahane dismissal sends Indian fan from ‘ecstasy to agony’, see hilarious pics
An Indian fan’s animated reaction to vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane’s dismissal was caught on the camera on Day 6 of the WTC final and it instantly went viral on social media.
Jun 24, 2021, 09:18 AM IST
WTC Final: Leading-scorer Ajinkya Rahane wants to play ‘freely’ in one-off game
Ajinkya Rahane feels that even if he scores 40 and it proves to be useful for the team’s cause, he is more than happy.
Jun 17, 2021, 08:41 AM IST
WTC Final: Team India batsman Ajinkya Rahane REVEALS how to score runs in England – check out
India will play the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand from June 18 in Southampton at the Hampshire Bowl and a five-Test series against England in August-September.
Jun 14, 2021, 15:54 PM IST
WTC Final: Leading India in Australia was proudest moment for me, says Ajinkya Rahane
The 33-year-old Ajinkya Rahane said India deserved to be in the WTC final on the back of a consistent showing in the last two years.
Jun 14, 2021, 07:14 AM IST
Virat Kohli's daughter Vamika to Rohit Sharma's daughter Samaira: Kids on cricket tour
Team India skipper Virat Kohli head off to the United Kingdom with wife Anushka Sharma and daughter Vamika ahead of their World Test Championship final and five-Test series against England. This will be Vamika's first foreign tour with Kohli flying back from India's last overseas tour of Australia for the birth of this daughter last year in December. Apart from Kohli, other Indian cricketers like Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Umesh Yadav and Cheteshwar Pujara are also expected to be accompanied by their kids on their long tour of United Kingdom. We take a look at some of the cricketers' kids who have accompanied their fathers on overseas tours.
Jun 03, 2021, 11:16 AM IST
WTC final: Ex-England cricketer makes THIS HUGE claim about Team India's vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane
Team India is all set for their first international fixture after completing an emphatic victory over England earlier this year.
May 27, 2021, 16:01 PM IST
COVID-19: Ajinkya Rahane, wife Radhika receive first dose of vaccine ahead of WTC final
Rahane will now be seen in action when India lock horns with New Zealand in World Test Championship (WTC) final in June.
May 08, 2021, 17:15 PM IST
In Pics: Delhi Capitals players Ishant, Rahane, Umesh begin training for IPL 2021
Delhi Capitals players including Ishant Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Amit Mishra, and Umesh Yadav took part in their first nets session on Tuesday evening at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai.
Mar 30, 2021, 23:12 PM IST
Ajinkya Rahane differs from Dale Steyn, says IPL gave ‘platform to express’
Steyn stirred a furore on social media after his comments on IPL came to light. Steyn said that he pulled out of the IPL because other leagues are more rewarding. Rahane in stark contrast to Steyn said that IPL provides a platform for talent to express themselves.
Mar 03, 2021, 09:52 AM IST
India vs England 3rd Test Highlights: India complete massive win against England, take 2-1 lead
India vs England 3rd Test Highlights: After starting Day 2 of the third Test against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in remarkable manner, the visitors failed to tackle India's spin attack comprising Axar Patel and R Ashwin. The duo combined to pick nine wickets as England were all-out for 81 in their second innings, thus leaving the hosts with a mere 49-run target.
Feb 25, 2021, 13:53 PM IST
IND vs ENG 2nd Test Day 1: Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane score big as India finish 300/6 at stumps
India finished the day at 300/6 with wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and debutant Axar Patel present at the crease. The pair have added 16 runs in 33 balls, and will resume the innings on Sunday as the hosts eye to breach the 400-run mark and set an imposing first-inning total for the visitors.
Feb 13, 2021, 17:39 PM IST
India vs England: Virat Kohli's boys get ready to bounce back in 2nd Test
Team India will take on England in the second of the four Tests getting underway at the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai from Saturday (February 13). The hosts lost the first Test by 227 runs to go 1-0 down in the series. Virat Kohli's side will be boosted by Axar Patel's return to fitness will England announced 4 changes as James Anderson, Jofra Archer, Dom Bess and Jos Buttler will be sitting out the second Test. We take a look at India's preparation for the second Test through some pictures of their training session.
Feb 12, 2021, 16:50 PM IST
