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India vs Australia Score: Hosts Complete Series Sweep with Authoritative Six-Wicket Victory

Before the start of the series, very few people would have predicted a 4-0 whitewash of Australia by India, particularly after suffering a disappointing loss to England recently in their own backyard. However, the third day of the fourth and final Test at the Feroz Shah Kotla saw India make a 4-0 series sweep a reality with a thrilling six-wicket win, led by the usual suspects - the Indian spinners and Cheteshwar Pujara.

Mar 24, 2013

India vs Australia Fourth Test Score: Match Nicely Poised as Lyon Comes to the Fore

Nathan Lyon roared Australia back into the contest as the Indian batsmen - for the first time in the series - got the wobbles, leaving the fourth Test match at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi nicely poised. Some brilliant bowling from Lyon (five for 94) curtailed the Indian juggernaut after the second day as India ended up on 266 for eight, six runs ahead of the Australian first innings total of 262 all out..

Mar 23, 2013

India vs Australia Fourth Test Score: Spinners Rock Aussie Batsmen Before Tail-Enders Come To The Rescue

Australia crumbled to India's spin yet again, before some much-needed rearguard action helped the visitors to a respectable position after the first day of the fourth and final Test at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi. The visitors, sans the injured Michael Clarke and Mitchell Starc, finished the day on 231 for eight

Mar 22, 2013

India vs Australia: Dhoni's Men Clinch Series with Thrilling Six-Wicket Win

In another dominating performance, India outsmarted Australia for the third straight match to clinch the four-match series 3-0 in Mohali, with a further Test match still to go. India made heavy work of the second innings target of 133, getting to mark in 33.3 overs as MS Dhoni's men captured a six-wicket victory.

Mar 18, 2013

India vs Australia Third Test Score: Kumar Strikes Early to Give Hosts the Edge

Shikhar Dhawan could not carry forward his unbelievable innings of Saturday, but India ended the fourth day's play on top of Australia, with the final day promising battle which could go right to the end of the final session. After finishing their first innings on 499 all out, the hosts took three Aussie wickets to put the visitor's on the mat, with Phil Hughes (53) and Nathan Lyon at the crease. Australia will start the final day on 75 for three.

Mar 17, 2013

India vs Australia Third Test Score: Dhawan Century Pounds Aussies Into Submission on Day Three in Mohali

A century of sheer class from Shikhar Dhawan, helped India utterly dominate Australia on the third day of the third Test in Mohali. Dhawan, in his first Test, played an innings of absolute brilliance, staying unbeaten on a massive 185 from just 168 deliveries, to send records tumbling left right and centre, with opening partner Murali Vijay, untroubled and unfazed, giving him good company on 83 (181 balls, 10x4, 2x6) as India ended the day's play on 283 for no loss.

Mar 16, 2013

India vs Australia Third Test Score: Aussies Throw Away Momentum as Hosts Seize Control on Second Day

For the first session it looked like the Australian batsmen would finally catch fire in the series, before a now all too familiar collapse gave India the first day's honours in the third Test at Mohali. The Aussie openers Ed Cowan and David Warner put together a century partnership, but regular wickets following the loss of Warner saw India claw their way back with the visitors closing their day on 273 for seven from a 104 overs.

Mar 15, 2013

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India vs Australia Third Test Preview: Confident Hosts Look to Clinch Series Against Depleted Aussies

In real life, kicking someone when they are down is not something that would endear yourself to the masses. In sport, however, rubbing salt into an already gaping wound is exactly what is expected from a team that is on top. That scenario will be on view when India host Australia for the third Test in Mohali, with the visitors' camp in complete and utter disarray following the banishment of four players for not doing their "homework."

Mar 13, 2013

Top 10 Most-Awaited Tamil Movies in 2013: Rajini's 'Kochadaiyaan', Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam 2', Vijay's 'Thalaivaa' and More

From Rajini's "Kochadaiyaan" to Kamal's " Vishwaroopam 2" and Vijay's "Thalaivaa," take a look at the top 10 upcoming Tamil films for the year 2013.

Mar 10, 2013

Virender Sehwag Retiring from Test Cricket? No Way, Says Indian Opener

Speculations were doing the rounds that Virender Sehwag might retire from international Test cricket after being dropped from the India Test squad against Australia. But the swashbuckling batsman said that he was not thinking of retirement and would strike back soon.

Mar 7, 2013

Rajinikanth-Deepika's 'Kochadaiyaan' Set for July Release

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's "Kochadaiyaan" will release in July 2013, according to the film's co-producer Dr J. Murali Manohar.

Mar 6, 2013

Australia Concede Humiliating Defeat to India; Ashwin Spins Out Aussie Batsmen

India was expected to win the second Test match on Tuesday itself, but nobody would expect Australia to give up so soon and face defeat by adding only 57 runs to their overnight total of 74 for two.

Mar 5, 2013

India Vs Australia 2nd Test: Can Dhoni's Men Pack Off Aussies on Tuesday?

It looks like defeat is inevitable for Australia as India has put up a huge first-innings lead on the third day of the second Test at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. With two days play remaining, a draw seems like an uphill climb for the Aussies and it's a question of whether India can bowl out the visitors on Tuesday itself or extend to the fifth day.

Mar 4, 2013

'Kochadaiyaan' Finally Locked; Rajinikanth Watches Edited Copy of Film [PHOTO]

Superstar Rajinikanth's much-awaited movie "Kochadaiyaan" has been finally locked, director Soundarya R Ashwin said.

Mar 1, 2013

India vs Australia Second Test Preview: Plenty to Ponder for Clarke's Men as Hosts Target 2-0 Series Lead

With the first Test done and dusted - quite apt considering the nature of the pitch in Chennai - India will be keen to take a stranglehold in the series against Australia with spin yet again expected to dominate. The last time India played in Hyderabad, the spinners took 18 of the 20 wickets, with R Ashwin - as he did in the first Test -- coming to the fore against New Zealand.