Thursday, May 21, 2015

Harbhajan Singh has returned to India's Test squad

 Offspinner Harbhajan Singh has returned to India's Test squad after two years. He played his last test for india in 2013. Fast bowler Mohammed Shami was not picked because of the knee injury.

Harbhajan played only three first-class matches in last season's Ranji Trophy and he picked only six wickets. Be he has been in impressive form for Mumbai Indians this IPL season, picking up 16 wickets in 14 matches.

In an interview with PTI, Harbhajan described his recall as "a fresh beginning", and said he was ready to play for another four-five years.

"At this point of time, I am ready to play for another four to five years. I am confident that I can represent India in all formats to the best of my abilities."

Harbhajan's decline had begun on the 2011 tour of England, where an injury forced him to return home after the first two Tests. He had taken just two wickets in the 70 overs he bowled at an average of 143.

Test squad: Virat Kohli (capt), M Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha, R Ashwin, Harbhajan Singh, Karn Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav, Varun Aaron, Ishant Sharma

ODI squad: MS Dhoni (capt), Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Stuart Binny, Dhawal Kulkarni

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

I need to rest - Virat Kohli

Indian test cricket team captain Virat Kohli has requested to give a rest for him in the upcoming Cricket series in Bangladesh.