India won Test Series by 1-0 after 2nd Test Drawn

India won the 2 match test seies by 1-0 against England after 2nd match ended in a boring draw on 5th and final day at Chandigadh, Mohali on Tuesday, 23rd December, 2008. India won the 1st test at Chennai last week and thus won the short match series.

5th day also got delayed due to fog as both Yuraj and Gambhir started positively scored quick runs but India delayed in declaration for the centuries of Yuraj and Gambhir but unfortunately the both out on 86 and 97 runs respectively and India declared their inning on 251/7. India set a traget of 403 runs in 44 overs possible on the last day of the match.

England then payed safely with the loss of cook's wicket and ended the day on 64/1. England lost the series but they played well and appreciated their return to India after Mumbai Terror attack.

Gautam Gambhir declared Man of the Match for his innings of 179 and 97 runs while Zaheer Khan awarded Man of the Series for its fine bowling in the series specially reverse swing.

Match Summary:

India 1st Inning - 453 all out in 158.2 overs.

England 1st Inning - 302 all out in 83.5 overs.

India 2nd Inning - 251/7 in 73 overs.

England 1st Inning - 64/1 in 28 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first.

Result - Match drawn.

Man of The Match - Gautam Gambhir (India).

Man of The Series - Zaheer Khan (India).

Series - India led the 2-match series 1-0.

Ind vs Eng 2nd Test 5th Day Live Score - India Lead by 285 Runs

On the 4th day of second and final test match between India and England, only 60 overs of play was possible due to heavy fog in the morning and bad ligh in the evening at Chandigadh, Mohali. India lead by 285 runs with 6 wickets remaining on the final day.

England just added 20 more runs in 1st inning total on the 4th day morning as Harbhajan Singh wrapped up by picking 3 wickets and Zaheer took 1 wicket. ngland all out on 302 runs giving India a crucial 151 runs 1st inning lead.

India in reply started well but quick wickets of Sehwag and Dravid moved them on back foot and they played realy slow scored 134 runs in 50 overs of play and only Yuraj Singh played some shorts in his run a ball 39 runs. Gambhir is playing on unbeaten 44 runs off 149 balls.

The match is heading for a draw depends on how much play possible tomorrow and when India declare their inning in the morning.

Match Summary:

India 1st Inning - 453 all out in 158.2 overs.

England 1st Inning - 302 all out in 83.5 overs.

India 2nd Inning - 134/4 in 50 overs, lead by 285 runs with 6 wickets remaining.

Ind vs Eng 2nd and Final Test Live Score, Stream | Mohali

After an interesting and tough match at Chennai last week host India and England moved to Mohali for the 2nd and final test match of the series starting from Friday, 19th December, to Tuesday, 23rd December, 2008 at Chandigadh, Mohali from 9.30 AM IST. India leading the series by 1-0 of the 2 match series.

India need just a draw in the 2nd test and will move up to 2nd place in the ICC cricket rating but try to win the series by 2-0. All Indian team's moral is very high after a crushing 6 wicket win at Chennai, specially Tendulkar and Sehwag. Dravid has to show some form in order to retain his place in the side for the future.

England after a brilliant performance in the 1st test will try to win this match and level the series by 1-1. Strauss is in good form after 2 centuries but Monty Panesar has to take some wicket in spinner friendly wicket.

Indian Team, Squad for 2nd Test at Mohali:

Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt/wk), Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra.

England Team, Squad for 2nd Test at Mohali:

Andrew Strauss, Alastair Cook, Owais Shah, Kevin Pietersen (capt), Paul Collingwood, Andrew Flintoff, Matt Prior (wk), Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, Steve Harmison, Monty Panesar

India won 1st Test by 6 Wickets - Tendulkar's 41st Ton helps a Historic Win

In one of the most memorable and great inning by Sachin Tendulkar, his 41st tset century helps India to register a famous and historic win in the first test match against England at Chennai on Monday, 15th December, 2008. Tendulkar along with Yuraj who scored unbeaten 85 runs chased 287 runs in the 4th inning on 5th and final day of the match.

India moved away the fiery start given by Sehwag yesterday and started the 5th day with the fall of two quick wickets of Dravid failed again and Gambhir scored valuable 66 runs. Match was evenly poised when Laxman out and India still needed 163 runs with 6 wickets remaining.

But an unbeaten 5th wicket 163 runs partnership between Tendulkar and Yuraj set a historic win for India as it was the 4th highest 2nd inning chase by any team.

Tendulkar played a very composed inning on his way to 41st hundred 103 not out off 196 balls with 9 fours while Yuraj made 85 not out off 131 balls with 8 fours and a six on his comeback test.

Match Summary:

England 1st Inning - 316 all out in 128.4 overs.

India 1st Inning - 241 all out in 69.4 overs.

England 2nd Inning - 311/9 dec. in 105.5 overs.

India 2nd Inning - 387/4 in 98.3 overs.

India - 273/4 in 43.4 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to field first.

Result - India won by 6 wickets.

Man of The Match - Virendar Sehwag (India).

Series - India led the 2-match series 1-0.

India Needs 256 Runs and England Needs 9 Wick to win 1st Test at Chennai

on a very interesting 4th day of first test match between India and England at Chennai England set a target of 387 runs and India replied positively made 131/1 at the stumps of day 4 needs another 256 runs on the 5th and final day of the match. Sehwag hit a cracking 83 off just 68 balls to make the match live and interesting.

England started the day from their overnight score of 172/3 and reached 277 runs as both Strauss and Collingwood hit centuries, 108 runs each. This was Strauss 2nd century of the match followed by 1st inning's 123 runs. England declared soon after tean on 311/9 and set a target of 387 runs. Harbhajan, Amit Mishra took 3 wickets each while Zaheer Khan took 2 wickets.

India replied well as Sehwag hit 68 balls 83 runs with 11 fours and 4 sixes and needs 256 more runs with 9 wickets in hand in 90 overs. Gautam Gambhir is playing on 41 with out of form Rahul Dravid on 2 runs.

So be ready for an exciting day of cricket on the 5th and final day of first cricket match as both team will play for a win at Chennai from 9.30 AM IST.

Match Summary:

England 1st Inning - 316 all out in 128.4 overs.

India 1st Inning - 241 all out in 69.4 overs.

England 2nd Inning - 311/9 dec. in 105.5 overs.

India 2nd Inning - 131/1 in 29 overs require another 256 runs with 9 wickets remaining.

Ind vs Eng 1st Test 3rd Day Live Score | Eng - 316, Ind - 155/6

England is in a good position after scoring 300 plus runs and took 6 wickets on the 2nd day of the 1st test match against India at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Friday, 12th December, 2008. England made 316 in the 1st inning nad reduced India to 155/6 at the stupms of day 2.

England started the day from 229/5 and reached to 316 thanks to Matt Prior's unbeaten 35 runs and 28 runs from night watchman Anderson. Amit Mishra and Harbhajn ingh 3 wickets each.

In reply, India Started drastically as they reduced to 37/3 just before tea as debutant Graeme Swann took 2 wickets of Gambhir and Dravid in a over. Tendulkar and Laxman put 61 runs but their departure in consecetive overs put India on the back foot.

Yuraj Singh out in the just before the stumps and adds more pressure. Dhoni and Harbhajan playing on 24 and 13 respectively and hope they will do som magic tomorrow.

Ind vs Eng 1st Test 2nd Day Live Score - Strauss Ton, Eng - 229/5

England won the toss and elected to bat 1st in the 1sta test match against India at on Thursday, 11th December, 2008. Englandd started strongle but managed only England at the stumps of day 1.

Andrew Strauss and Cook put 118 runs first wicket partnership. Cook scored 52 runs while Strauss hit his 13th test century with 123 runs off 133 balls with 15 fours. England were 164/1 before they slumped to 229 for 5 at the end of the day.

For India, Zaheer Khan was the pick of the bowler picked 2 wickets along with Harbhajan Singh who also took 2 wickets. India has to wrap up the England inning early tomorrow to take control of the match.

2nd day match will begin on Friday, 12th December, 2008 at 9.30 AM IST.

Ind vs Eng 1st Test Live Score, Streaming - Yuraj, Swann in

The First test of two match series between host India and England will begin from Thursday, 11th December, 2008 to Monday, 15th December, 2008 atMA Chidambaram Stadium, 9.30 AM IST. India is going to the series after thrashing world champion Australia by 2-0 in tests and England by 5-0 in ODI's just before the series interrupted due to Mumbai Terror attack.

India can move to 2nd place in ICC Test Ranking if they won the series even by 1-0. In form batsman Yuraj Singh will fill the place of retired Ganguly while Gautam Gambhir will return after 1 match ban. Zaheer Khan and Ishanth Sharma will head pace department whil Amit Mishra and Harbhajan Singh take care of spin.

England down after 5-0 thrash in ODI's but took brave decision in resuming the series will be under pressure to perform well. Off spiner Graeme Swann will make debut for England with the sacrifice of in form batsman Owais Shah.

Indian Team, Squad for 1st Test at Chennai:

Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt/wk), Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra.

England Team, Squad for 1st Test at Chennai:

Andrew Strauss, Alastair Cook, Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen (capt), Paul Collingwood, Andrew Flintoff, Matt Prior (wk), Graeme Swann, James Anderson, Steve Harmison, Monty Panesar.

India vs England 1st Test Preview - Eng Arrives in Chennai

Full strength England team arrive back in India yesterday on Tuesday, 8th December, 2008 8.00 PM IST, from Abu Dhabi for two match test series after they returned due to terror attack in Mumbai last month. A brave decision from all England player as they shown character and detrmination towards game.

A very high seurity put in place for both teams for test series starting from 11th December, 2008 at Chennai and second test at Mohali from 19th December, 2008.

England led by Kevin Petersen arrived at the Chennai airport were greeted bt strong security, fans and media reporters before headed towards hotel. Around 5000 security personel and 300 commandos put in place to provide fool proof secuirty for both the team according to Chennai Police Commisioner.

India vs England 2008 Test Series Schedule, Fixture, Time Table

England tour of India will resume for the two test matches which was inturrepted by Mumbai Terror attack on 26th Nonember. England will play 2 test matches at Chennai and Mohali from 11th December to 23rd December, 2008.

2008 India vs England Test Series Schedule:

1st Test Match:
Thursday, 11th December - Monday, 15th December, 2008
at MA Chidambaram Stadium - Chennai,

2nd Test Match:
Friday, 19th December - Tuesday, 23rd December, 2008
at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh

England Team, Squad for Two Test Series aginst India

England is resumunig their tour of India for two test series after they returned home in between due to Mumbai Terror attack. England team is currently in Abu Dhabi for practice and only come to India on Sunday, 7th ecember, 2008 after security clearance from their security advisor Reg Dickason, who is currently in India.

England board selected 10 extra standby players if any of the 14 main player will refuse to go to India.

England Test Squad, Team for Test Series against India:

Kevin Pietersen (Captain)
Tim Ambrose (WK)
Ian Bell
Alastair Cook
Paul Collingwood
Andrew Flintoff
Owais Shah
Andrew Strauss
Matt Prior (WK)
James Anderson
Stuart Broad
Steve Harmison
Monty Panesar
Graeme Swann

Standby Players:

Ravi Bopara
Mark Davies
Robbie Joseph
Amjad Khan
Sajid Mahmood
Samit Patel
Liam Plunkett
Adil Rashid
Ollie Rayner
Alan Richardson

Indian Squad, Team for Two Test Series against England - Yuraj in

Indian selectors announced the team for the two test matche series against touring England on Thursday, 4th December, 2008. England returned to home after terrorist attack in Mumbai last week and hopefully they will be back to complete the series starting from 11th December, 2008 to 23rd December, 2008.

Inform batsman Yuraj Singh included in the team as the replacement for the retired Saurav Ganguly.

Indian Team/Squad for Two Test Series against England:

Virender Sehwag
Gautam Gambhir
Rahul Dravid
Sachin Tendulkar
VVS Laxman
Yuvraj Singh
M Vijay
S Badrinath
Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt, wk)
Harbhajan Singh
Zaheer Khan
Ishant Sharma
Amit Mishra
Munaf Patel
Pragyan Ojha

Ind vs Eng 5th ODI Result - India won by 6 wick and 5 in a row

India beat England easily by 6 wickets in the 5th ODI at on Wednesday, 26th November, 2008. India won the toss and invited England to bat first in the day-night game. England scored 270 in 50 overs but India chased easily with 38 balls remaining.

England shown their best batting performance of the series, scored 270 runs in 50 overs thanks to Kavin Pietersen's century, scored 111 unbeaten runs off 128 balls with 10 fours and 1 six well supported by Collingwood and Owais Shah 40 and 66 not out runs respectively.

India started brilliantly wit an opening partnership of 136 runs between Sehwag and Tendulkar, scored 91 off just 73 balls with 15 fours and 1 six and 50 runs respectively. But 2 wickets in 2 balls put England back in the game but 94 runs partnership between Dhoni and Raina, scored 50 and 53 runs respectively take India home for the 5-0 lead in the 7 match series.

Match Summary:

England - 270/4 in 50 overs.

India - 273/4 in 43.4 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to field first.

Result - India won by 6 wickets (with 38 balls remaining).

Man of The Match - Virendar Sehwag (India).

Series - India led the 7-match series 5-0.

Ind vs Eng 5th ODI Preview at Cuttack - Day-Night

India already won the seven match series by 4-0 and 3 matches to go and Indians are planning for a complete wash out when they meet England for the 5th ODI on Wednesday, 26th November, 2008 at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. 5th ODI will be a Day-Night game and start from 2.30 PM IST.

India is planning to rest some of the key players and give chance some reseve players as they alredy win the series. Irfan Pathan, Pragyan Ojha, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma may get a chance to play for India.

England is under lot of pressure specially after the won 4-0 against South Africa last month and here they are in danger of losing 7-0.

Ind vs Eng 4th ODI Result - India won by 19 Runs and Series by 4-0

In a thrilling shortened 5th ODI between India beat England by 40 runs in a day-night game at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore on Sunday, 23rd November, 2008. Match shortened to 22 overs due to rain India made 166/4 in alloted overs and set a target of 198 runs in 22 overs for England as per rules.

India after invited to bat first started well by Tendulkar and Sehwag. Tendulkar went early and after lot of rains in the middle and cut of overs Sehwag played brilliantly with Gambhir scored 79 runs contributed 69 runs and 40 runs respectively. Yuraj also contributed with 25 off just 11 balls and Yusuf Pathan hit last ball six for his 1 ball he played.

England got a revised target of 198 runs in 22 overs to win the match and stay in series started aggressively by Owais Shah who promoted at no. 3 Shah made 72 runs off 48 balls with 9 fours and 3 sixes. Flitoff also hit 41 off 30 balls but after that England not able to maintained required run rate, and at the end made 178/8, but they fought well

Match Summary:

India - 166/4 in 22 overs.

England - 178/8 in 22 overs.

Toss - England, who chose to field first.

Result - India won by 19 runs (D/L method).

Man of The Match - Virendar Sehwag (India).

Series - India led the 7-match series 4-0.

Ind vs Eng 4th ODI Live Score, Streaming at Bangalore - Day/Night

Fourth ODI between India and England will be played on Sunday, 23rd November, 2008 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, the first day night game of the series starting at 2.30 PM IST. India leading the 7 match series by 3-0.

India made two changes in the team and Sachin Tendulkar will likely replace by either Suresh Raina or Rohit Sharma. Their should be no change in the bowling department as all the bowlers are doing well. IndiaIndia will try to wrap up the series at Bangalore by 4-0.

England disparately needs awin to come back in the series as this is the last match to save the series. Collingwood's is out of form is big concern for England in the middle order. Hope England will fight back in the series.

India Playing Eleven for 4th ODI at Bangalore:

Virender Sehwag, Gautham Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Sachin Tendulkar/Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Capt/wk), Virat Kohli/Yusuf Pathan, Zaheer Khan, Munaf Patel, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma

England Playing Eleven for 4th ODI at Bangalore:

Ian Bell, Matt Prior (wk), Owais Shah,Kevin Pietersen (Capt), Andrew Flintoff, Paul Collingwood, Graeme Swann, Ravi Bopara, Stuart Broad, Steve Harmison, James Anderson

Indian Team, Squad for 4th & 5th ODI vs Eng - Tendulkar, Irfan In

Indian selectors has announced the team for next two One Day Internationals - ODI i.e. 4th and 5th ODI's of 7 match series against England on Thursday, 20th November, 2008. Sachin Tendulkar has been selected after rest and Irfan Pathan has made surprising come back in the Indian team after long time.

Tendulkar replaced M Vijay who is out without playing any matches and Irfan Pathan replaced out of form RP Singh. Find the Team for next two ODI's.

Indian Team, Squad for 4th & 5th ODI's against England:

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Captain)
Sachin Tendulkar
Gautam Gambhir
Virender Sehwag
Suresh Raina
Rohit Sharma
Yuvraj Singh
Yusuf Pathan
Harbhajan Singh
Zaheer Khan
Ishant Sharma
Munaf Patel
Virat Kohli
Pragyan Ojha
Irfan Pathan

Ind vs Eng 3rd ODI Result - India won by 16 Runs on the D-L Method

India won the 3rd ODI at Kanpur by 16 runs on the D-L Method due to bad light against England on Thursday, 20th November, 2008. Match reduced to 49 overs due to bad light and England won the toss and elected to bat first, scored 240 all out in 48.4 overs and India made 198/5 runs in 40 overs when match stopped and ahead by 16 runs on D-L method.

England got a solid start by Bell and Bopara added 79 runs for the 1st wicket, Bopara scored 60 and Bell made 46 runs but cllapsed to 133/4. England however managed 24 runs thanks to Owais Shah's 40 runs in the end.

India also started well but wickets felt at regular intervals after Sehwag made 68 runs. India was behind the required run rate as light was going dim and Dhoni & Yuraj made quick runs and came ahead according to D-L method.

Harbhajan Singh is awarded man ofthe match award for his 3 for 31. India is now leading the 7 match series by 3-0 and 4th day night ODI will be played on Sunday, 23rd November, 2008 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore.

Match Summary:

England - 240 all out 48.4 overs.

India - 198/5 in 40 overs.

Toss - England, who chose to bat first.

Result - India won by 16 runs (D/L method).

Man of The Match - Harbhajan Singh (India).

Series - India led the 7-match series 3-0.

Ind vs Eng 3rd ODI Live Score, Streaming - Ishanth In

India is planning to extend the lead by 3-0 in the 7 match series as third ODI between India and England will be played on Thursday, 20th December, 2008 At Green Park, Kanpur, 9.30 IST. India is leading the series by 2-0 and won both the matches by big margin of 158 and 54 runs.

For India, Ishanth Sharma is back in the team after injury and will likely to replace RP Singh. Yuraj Singh is in great for and hit 2 centuries in 2 matches along with Gambhir as opener and Yusuf Pathan in lower down the order.

England will likely make one change with Graeme Swann to strenghten weak bowling attack. England has to play really well to stay in the series.

India Playing Eleven for 3rd ODI at Kanpur:

Virender Sehwag, Gautham Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Capt/wk), Virat Kohli/Yusuf Pathan, Zaheer Khan, Munaf Patel, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma

England Playing Eleven for 3rd ODI at Kanpur:

Ian Bell, Matt Prior (wk), Owais Shah,Kevin Pietersen (Capt), Andrew Flintoff, Paul Collingwood, Graeme Swann, Ravi Bopara, Stuart Broad, Steve Harmison, James Anderson

Ind vs End 3rd ODI Preview at Kanpur - Ishanth is Fit

3rd ODI between India and England will be played on Thursday, 20th December, 2008 at Green Park, Kanpur. India is leading the 7 match series by 2-1.

Star seamer Ishanth Sharma who missed last 2 ODI's is now declared fit and available for 3rd ODI. Ishanth may replace RP Singh or Munaf Patel and rest of the team will be same.

More problem for England, as Ryan Sidebottom is sent back due to injury and They have to do something extraordinary against England the inform India.

India vs England 2nd ODI Result - Ind won by 54 Runs, Yuvi's 2nd Ton

Yuraj Singh's 2nd consecetive century in as many matches helped India to win the 2nd ODI against England by 54 runs at Indore on Monday, 17th November, 2008. India won the toss and elected to bat first, scored 292/9 in 50 overs and all out England on 238 runs.

India started badly with 3 quick wickets on 29/3 but 134 runs 4th wicket partnership between Gambhir and Yuraj, scored 70 runs and 118 runs respectively put them back into the game and a late assault by Yusuf Pathan hit 50 runs off just 29 balls with 2 fours and 4 six.

Yuvraj is in great form in his 2nd back to back hundred 118 runs off 122 balls with 15 fours and 2 sixes continuing from his 1st match of 138 runs. Yuraj also took 4 wickets and was enough to take 2nd man of the match award.

England never in the position to chase down required runs as they lost wickets at regular intervals. 96 runs 2nd wicket and 74 runs 4th wicket partnership made some hope but Yuraj got Flintoff and Pietersen in the same over demolished their chances.

Match Summary:

India - 292/9 in 50 overs.

England - 238 all out 47 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first.

Result - India won by 54 runs.

Man of The Match - Yuvraj Singh (India).

Series - India led the 7-match series 2-0.

Ind vs End 2nd ODI Live Score, Streaming, Indore - Yuraj doubtful

2nd ODI between host India and England will be played on Monday, 17th November, 2008 at Maharani Usharaje Trust Cricket Ground, Indore from 9.30 IST. India won the 1st ODI at Rajkot by 158 runs 2 days ago and leading the 7 match series by 1-0.

India still waiting for the fitness of Ishanth Sharma and 1st ODI century maker Yuraj Singh and their availability in the 2nd ODI is still doubtful. The final team will be declared on Monday Morning. India is clear favorite for the 2nd ODI.

England after heavy defeat in the first match will try to be more aggressive to bounce back in the series according to their coach Peter Moores. Left-arm medium-pacer Ryan Sidebottom is a;so doubtful for the match.

India Playing Eleven for 2nd ODI at Indore:

Virender Sehwag, Gautham Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Capt/wk), Virat Kohli/Yusuf Pathan, Zaheer Khan, Munaf Patel, Harbhajan Singh, RP Singh

England Playing Eleven for 2nd ODI at Indore:

Ian Bell, Matt Prior (wk), Owais Shah,Kevin Pietersen (Capt), Andrew Flintoff, Paul Collingwood, Samit Patel, Ravi Bopara, Stuart Broad, Steve Harmison, James Anderson

Ind vs Eng 1st ODI Result - India won by 158 Runs

Yuraj Singh's 138 runs in just 78 balls set a crushing win for India against England in the 1st ODI on Friday, 14th Nov, 2008 at Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground, Rajkot. England won the toss and invited India to bat 1st and scored 387/5 in 50 overs and restricted England to 229 all out.

India got a flurring start with the openaers Sehwag and gambhir put 127 runs in just 20 overs with Sehwag hit 85 runs off 73 balls with 10 fours and 3 sixes and Gambhir scored 51 runs.

But the real push was from Yuraj Singh as he was in brilliant form and hit fastest ODI century against England with 16 fours and 6 sixes. This is also the highest run against England.

In reply Zaheer khan push England on the back foot with 3 wickets and the reduced to 76/5 but Pietersen and Bopara shown some fight with hal centuries, but all out on 229 runs in 37.4 overs.

Match Summary:

India - 387/5 in 50 overs.

England - 229 all out 37.4 overs.

Toss - England, who chose to field first.

Result - India won by 158 runs.

Man of The Match - Yuvraj Singh (India).

Series - India led the 7-match series 1-0.

Ind vs Eng 1st ODI Live Score, Rajkot - Ishanth Injured

First match of 7 ODI series between host India and England will be played on Friday, 14th November, 2008 at Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground, Rajkot from 9.30 IST. India recently won test series against world champion Australia by 2-0 and England won 4-0 against South Africa in ODI's.

Sachin Tendulkar has been rested for 1st 3 ODI's and Ishanth Sharm is out due to injury in first ODI and Zaheer, Munaf and RP Singh will do the fast bowling responsibilities. Gautam Gambhir will open the inning after one match ban with Sehwag.

The return of Andrew Flintoff and Steve Harmison is good for England as Ryan Sidebottom is injured. England is looking good under new captain Kevin Pietersen and Flintoff's form will be vital for them to do anything in the series.

Indian Playing Eleven for 1st ODI at Rajkot:

Virender Sehwag, Gautham Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Capt/wk), Virat Kohli/Yusuf Pathan, Zaheer Khan, Munaf Patel, Harbhajan Singh, RP Singh

England Playing Eleven for 1st ODI at Rajkot:

Ian Bell, Matt Prior (wk), Owais Shah,Kevin Pietersen (Capt), Andrew Flintoff, Paul Collingwood, Samit Patel, Ravi Bopara, Stuart Broad, Steve Harmison, James Anderson

Indian Squad, Team for 1st 3 ODI's against England

7 match One Day International - ODI Series between host India and England starting from 14th November, to 2nd December, 2008. Sachin Tendulkar has been rested for 1st 3 ODI's as India has declared team only for 1st 3 ODI's.

India Team, Squad for first three ODI's:

MS Dhoni (Captain/wk)
Virender Sehwag (vc)
Gautam Gambhir
Harbhajan Singh
Zaheer Khan
Virat Kohli
Pragyan Ojha
Munaf Patel
Yusuf Pathan
Suresh Raina
Ishant Sharma
Rohit Sharma
RP Singh
Murali Vijay
Yuvraj Singh

2008 England Tour of India - England Team, Squad for 7 ODI's

England Cricket borad has selected a young team for the 7 Oneday Internationals in India under the newcaptain Kevin Pieterson. Find the England team for seven ODI's starting from 14th November, 2008.

England Team for seven ODI's:

Kevin Pietersen (captain)
James Anderson
Ian Bell
Ravi Bopara
Stuart Broad
Paul Collingwood
Alastair Cook
Andrew Flintoff
Steve Harmison
Samit Patel
Matt Prior (wk)
Owais Shah
Ryan Sidebottom
Graeme Swann
Luke Wright

India vs England ODI Series Schedule, Time Table, Fixture

2008 England tour of India will start with 7 One Day International - ODI followed by 2 test matches which is bisected by inaugural Champions League Twenty20 tournament. ODI series starting from 14th November, 2008 to 2nd December, 2008.

2008 India vs England ODI Series Schedule:

1st ODI:
Friday, 14th November, 2008
at Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground, Rajkot

2nd ODI:
Monday, 17th November, 2008
at Maharani Usharaje Trust Cricket Ground, Indore

3rd ODI:
Thursday, 20th November, 2008
at Green Park, Kanpur

4th ODI: Day/Night
Sunday, 23rd November, 2008
at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

5th ODI: Day/Night
Wednesday, 26th November, 2008
at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack

6th ODI:
Saturday, 29th November, 2008
at Nehru Stadium, Guwahati

7th ODI: Day/Night
Tuesday, 2nd December, 2008
at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi

India won Border-Gavaskar Trophy by 2-0 - Goodbye Ganguly

India won the 4th and final test match by 172 runs on the 5th day and hence the series and Border Gavaskar Trophy by 2-0 on Monday, 10th November, 2008 at Nagpur. Chasing a target of 382 runs to retain the trophy http://cancunallinclusivevacation.net/ bowled out on 209 runs before tea.

http://cancunallinclusivevacation.net/ started the chase from 13/0 and soon reduced to 50/2 but Hayden was in good form and fought well with 77 runs and after that Australian collpased and all out on 209 runs in 50.2 overs.

This is India's first series win over Australia in eight years and regained the coveted Border-Gavaskar trophy. India also won the 2nd match at Mohali. Indian spinners Harbhajan and Amit Mishra bowled superbly took 4 and 3 wickets respectively.

Dhoni let the Saurav Ganguly, playing his last test as a tribute to captain the side and that was a defining spirit for the game and Indian cricket.

Debutant Jason KKrejza awarded Man of the Match for his 12 wickets in the match and Ishanth Sharma has won the car for Man of the Series.

Match Summary:

India 1st Inning - 441 all out in 124.5 overs.

Australia 1st Inning - 355 all out 134.4 overs.

India 2nd Inning - 295 all out in 82.4 overs.

Australia 2nd Inning - 209 all out in 50.2 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first.

Result - India won by 172 runs.

Man of The Match - Jason Krejza (Australia).

Man of The Series - Ishanth Sharma (India).

Series - India won the 4-match series 2-0.

India set a target of 382 runs to win 4th Test on 5th day - Live Score

4 match series between India and Australiaa still in the interesting stage for the final day of the series as India set a target of 382 runs for Australia to win this Test match and retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy in maximum 91 overs. India made 295 runs in the 2nd inning and 86 runs 1st inning lead.

India got a cracking start as Sehwag and Vijay put 116 runs 1st wicket partnership in 28 overs before middle order collapsed and reduced to 166/6. But a fine partnership of 108 runs between skipper Dhoni and Harbhajan put India in a safe position. Unfortunately Saurav Ganguly out on a duck in his last inning.

Australia have a chanse to win this test and level the sries and retain the trophy. Krejza and Watson bowled well and took 4 wickets each. Krejza finished his debut Test with figures of 12 for 358.


Match Summary:

India 1st Inning - 441 all out in 124.5 overs.

Australia 1st Inning - 355 all out 134.4 overs.

India 2nd Inning - 295 all out in 82.4 overs.

Australia 2nd Inning - 13/0 1.3 overs, require another 369 runs with 10 wickets remaining.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first

So watch out the 5th and final day of the series and hope for a thrilling finish.

India take 86 runs lead in 4th Test vs Aus - 4th day Live Score

India put the pressure back on the world champion Australia by taking a crucial 86 runs 1st inning lead at the stump of day 3 of the 4th and final test match in Nagpur. India bowled out Australia on 355 just before the stumps and were zero without loss in the 2nd inning with 2 days left.

Australia started the day from 189/2 but allowed to scored only 45 runs in the first session of the day due to discipline off side bowling with packed off side fielding. Katich completed his century but departed soon and three quick wickets in 2nd session and Hussey run out on 90 put Australian on the back foot.

For India, Harbhajan Singh took 3 wickets, Sharma nad Mishra took 2 wickets each and Zaheer Khan took 1 and two brilliant run outs by debutant M Vijay.

Australia trailing the series by 1-0 and has to win this match in order to retain Gavaskar Border Trophy and India needs just a draw to clinch the series. So watch for the 4th day match on Sunday, 9th november and see what both team do.

Ind - 441, Aus - 189/2 - 4th Test 3rd day Live Score

India scored 441 runs thanks to superb inning by Saurav Ganguly, but Australia fight back well to score 189/2 at the stumps of day 2 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur. Ganguly scored 85 runs in his last match.

India started the day fromm 311/5 as Dhoni and Gangulyy put 119 runs partnership to take India to 441. Debutant Jason Krejza took 8 wickets in 1st inning.

In reply Australia fought well as they reduced 74/2 but 115 runs unbeaten 3rd wicket partnership between katich and Hussey put them in strong position.

Watch 3rd day play as match is in very intresting position.

Tendulkar's 40th Ton put India on Top vs Aus - 4th Test 2nd day Live Score

Tendulkar finally hit a century after a long time on the first day of the fourth and final test match against Australia at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur. India were 311 for 5 at the stumps of day 1.

Tendulkar hit his 4oth test century in the final session of the day scored 109 runs off 188 balls with 12 fours. India won the toss and elected to bat first and got a cracking start as Sehwag and M Vijay put 98 runs in 18 overs.

Sehwag scored 66 runs off 69 balls with 9 fours and 1 six. VVS Laxman playing his 100th test scored 64 runs and put a 146 runs for the third wicket with Tendulkar.

John Krejza took 3 crucial wicket on his debut and make Australia in the math after a good start by India. Australia have to play well tomorrow in order to stay in the match.

Ind vs Aus 4th & Final Test Live Score, Streaming - M Vijay will Open

The climax of the 2oo8 India vs Australia test match series is going begin from Thursday, 6th November, 2008 as the fourth and final test match between two top team will start the all new stadium of Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur, at 9.30 IST.

For India its a special match for so many reason like, last match for Saurav Ganguly, 100th test match for VVS Laxman and a chance to win the Border Gavaskar trophy after a long time.

In form batsman and highest run scorer in the series Gautam Gambhir is out due to 1 match ban and M Vijay, the Tamil Nadu opener, will open the inning in his international debut match. Harbhajan Singh will also like come back after injury for spin friendly wicket with Amit Mishra.

For Australia its do and die match for them in order to level the series and retain the trophy, as they have not lost any test series since 2005 Ashes. Important thing is that Matthew Hayden's return to form during the Delhi Test and spinner Jason Krejza could make his debut.

India's Playing Eleven for the Fourth and Final Test:

M Vijay, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Capt/wk), Harbhajan Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma.


Australia's Playing Eleven for the Fourth and Final Test:

Matthew Hayden, Simon Katich, Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, Shane Watson, Brad Haddin (wk), Cameron White, Brett Lee, Mitchell Johnson, Stuart Clark/Jason Krejza.