Virat Kohli says comment on Australian team was 'blown out of proportion'
India captain Virat Kohli stated that his comment about his friendship with the Australian team in the post-match conference was "blown way out of proportion".
<
>
Australia tour of India 2017
Australia will tour India for a four-match Test series in February and March 2017
Top Stories
Darren Lehmann confident Australia will only get better after India series
Australia coach Darren Lehmann is confident that the team will become an even better unit following a tough Test series against India, who reclaimed the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with 2-1 victory.
More News
.jpg "Australia showed a lot of resilience in the Border-Gavaskar series")
Cricket Australia lauds Steven Smith and his team for performance against India
Cricket Australia chairman David Peever lavished praise on the Australian team for their performance in the recently concluded Test series in India.
.jpg "India's Virat Kohli receives the ICC Test Mace from former Indian cricket player Sunil Gavaskar (R) after India won the test series against Australia")
Virat Kohli sets sight on overseas victories after resounding home success
India captain Virat Kohli has urged his team to win games abroad following a highly successful home season that ended with conquering the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
.jpg "Steven Smith reacts after getting dismissed in the second innings of Dharamsala Test")
We did not grab our chances - Steven Smith
Australia captain Steven Smith rued the opportunities that his team missed in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar series that was reclaimed by India following their eight wicket win in the final Test in Dharamsala.
.jpg "Indian team posing with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy")
India reclaim Border-Gavaskar Trophy and end home season on high
Lokesh Rahul scored a composed fifty while Ajinkya Rahane smashed a blistering 38 as India completed a chase of 106 runs with eight wickets in hand in the fourth day of the final Test in Dharamsala to seal an eight wicket win and wrap up the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
.jpg "Umesh Yadav (right) bowled a tremendous spell to rattle Australia")
Scintillating bowling performance puts India ahead in race for Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Umesh Yadav shared nine wickets between them equally as India bowled out Australia for 137 in their second innings and at stumps reached 19 for naught, chasing a target of 106 on day three of the fourth Test in Dharamsala.
.jpg "Steven Smith was outstanding for Australia in the first innings")
Cricket World Player of the Week - Steven Smith
For scoring his third Test century in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series against India on a challenging Dharamsala track, Australia skipper Steven Smith is the Cricket World Player of the Week.
Lyon dent India's momentum as match hangs in balance
Nathan Lyon picked four wickets on the second day as Australia seized momentum and restricted India to 248 for six at stumps in the fourth Test in Dharamsala.
.jpg)
Fourth Test Preview - India v Australia - Cricket World TV
Chetan Narula previews the fourth Test between Australia and India exclusively for Cricket World from the picturesque venue in Dharamsala.
.jpg "Virat Kohli (left) leaving the field in Ranchi with a shoulder injury")
Uncapped Shreyas Iyer to provide cover to injured Virat Kohli
Uncapped Mumbai batsman Shreyas Iyer has been included in the India squad for the final game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as a cover for Virat Kohli, who is suffering from a shoulder injury.
David Warner heaps praise on Glenn Maxwell for his comeback ton in Ranchi
Australia batsman David Warner believes Glenn Maxwell has the temperament to become a regular member of the Test side following his brilliant century in the third game of the Border-Gavaskar series against India in Ranchi.
Dharamsala pitch expected to aid fast bowlers
India and Australia might be exposed to a seam friendly pitch in Dharamsala, when they lock horns in the fourth Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy that kicks-off on Saturday.
.jpg)
Cricket World TV Live From Ranchi - Third Test India v Australia Review
Chetan Narula, on his last day in Ranchi, reviews the 3rd Test between India and Australia, exclusively for Cricket World TV.
.jpg "David Warner (right) had a poor series against India")
David Warner not worried by lack of runs
Australia opening batsman David Warner is confident of returning to form in the fourth and final Test against India in Dharamsala.
.jpg "Ravindra Jadeja picked nine wickets in the Ranchi Test")
Pujara claims second position, Jadeja dominates bowling ranking
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has claimed the top position in the International Cricket Council rankings for bowlers following the recently concluded third Test against Australia in Ranchi that ended in a draw.
India will be hurt by Ranchi Test draw - Steven Smith
Australia captain Steven Smith believes the draw on the final day of the recently concluded third Test in Ranchi will hurt India heading into the final game of the series in Dharamsala.
.jpg "Peter Handscomb scored his first fifty of the series")
Marsh, Handscomb defy Indian attack on fifth day to secure draw
Peter Handscomb and Shaun Marsh shared a 124-run stand negating over 60 overs of play on the final day as Australia managed to draw the third Test against India in Ranchi.
.jpg "Cheteshwar Pujara scored his third double century on day four of Ranchi Test")
India script turnaround to sense dramatic victory on final day
India made an incredible comeback riding on a double century from Cheteshwar Pujara to post 603 for nine in their first innings and managed to restrict Australia to 23 for two at stumps on day four.
Pujara's unbeaten century takes India close to Australia
Cheteshwar Pujara scored a determined unbeaten knock of 130 as India reached 360 for six in reply to Australia's first innings total of 451 at stumps on day three of the third Test in Ranchi.
Glenn Maxwell wants to make every opportunity count
Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is determined to keep performing on a continuous basis following his maiden century against India in the third Test in Ranchi.
Matt Renshaw lauds skipper Smith after his brilliant knock in Ranchi
Australia opening batsman Matt Renshaw credited skipper Steven Smith for letting his bat talk after he endured a tough period on and off the field heading into the third Test in Ranchi.
.jpg "Virat Kohli suffered the injury in the 40th over of the innings")
Virat Kohli to undergo scans following shoulder injury
India captain Virat Kohli is set to undergo scans on Thursday evening following the shoulder injury he sustained during the first day of the third Test against Australia in Ranchi.
.jpg "Steve Smith celebrating his century on day one of Ranchi Test")
Smith, Maxwell keep India at bay on day one
Steven Smith led from the front with his 19th century while Glenn Maxwell supported him with an unbeaten 82 as Australia scored 299 for four at stumps on day one of the third Test in Ranchi.
.jpg)
Third Test Preview - India v Australia - Cricket World TV
As the third Test between India and Australia is about to get underway in Ranchi on Thursday, Chetan Narula previews us the game for us.
.jpg "The pitch in Bengaluru had variable bounce")
Bengaluru pitch receives 'below average' rating from match referee
International Cricket Council match referee Chris Broad has issued a "below average" rating for the Bengaluru pitch in which the second Test between India and Australia was played.
Australia include Pat Cummins as replacement for Mitchell Starc
New South Wales seamer Patrick Cummins has been included in the Australia squad for the final two Tests in India as the replacement for injured Mitchell Starc.
.jpg "Mitchell Starc has picked five wickets and scored a fifty as well in the series")
Foot injury rules Mitchell Starc out of remainder of Test series against India
Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has been ruled out of the remaining two Tests against India after sustaining another stress fracture on his right foot.
India leave injured Hardik Pandya out of squad for final two Tests
India have left out all-rounder Hardik Pandya from the 16-man squad for the final two Tests against Australia to be played in Ranchi and Dharmasala.
Marcus Stoinis called-up to replace Mitchell Marsh
Uncapped Victoria all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been named as the replacement for injured Mitchell Marsh in the Australian squad for the remainder of Test series against India.
.jpg "Umpire Nigel Llong (left) trying to calm things down during the controversial moment")
ICC urges India, Australia to move on from DRS incident
The International Cricket Council has stated that there will not be action taken against any player, including Australia captain Steven Smith and Indian skipper Virat Kohli following the recently concluded second Test in Bengaluru.
.jpg "Mitchell Marsh will head back to Australia to consult a specialist")
Shoulder injury ends Mitchell Marsh's series in India
Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will miss the remainder of the Test series against India after sustaining a shoulder injury.
Ashwin helps India bounce back with 75-run victory
Ravichandran Ashwin came up with a brilliant six-wicket haul in the final innings as India bowled out Australia for 112 runs to seal a 75-run victory in the second Test in Bengaluru to level the series 1-1.
.jpg "Josh Hazlewood picked three wickets on day three")
Bowling straight is key to success on Bengaluru wicket - Josh Hazlewood
Australia speedster Josh Hazlewood believes bowling straight will be the key to success for pacers in the uneven pitch of Bengaluru in the second Test against India.
India claim 126-run lead after Pujara, Rahane show resilience
After Ravindra Jadeja's six wicket haul dismissed Australia for 276 runs in their first innings, an unbeaten 93-run stand for the fifth wicket from Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane helped India stage a comeback by securing a 126-run lead in the second innings at stumps on day three of the second Test in Bengaluru.
.jpg "Nathan Lyon was outstanding for Australia in Bengaluru")
Cricket World Player of the Week - Nathan Lyon
For registering the best figures by a bowler in Bengaluru during the second Test against India, Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon is the Cricket World Player of the Week.
.jpg "Shaun Marsh (left) and Matt Renshaw led Australian fightback on day two")
Australia secure vital 48-run lead after Renshaw, Marsh fifties
Matt Renshaw and Shaun Marsh scored valiant fifties as Australia went on to post 237 for six at stumps on day two to stretch their lead to 48 runs against a resilient Indian bowling attack in the second Test in Bengaluru.
.jpg "Nathan Lyon registered figures of 50 for eight in Bengaluru")
Nathan Lyon rips India apart with eight-wicket haul
Nathan Lyon registered the best figures by a bowler in Bengaluru with an eight-wicket haul as Australia bowled out India for 189 runs in their first innings and knocked out 40 runs off the deficit with all 10 wickets in hand at stumps on day one of the second Test.
.jpg "Virat Kohli in a fielding session ahead of the Bangalore Test")
Second Test Preview - India v Australia - Cricket World TV
Like both teams, Chetan Narula has travelled from Pune to Bangalore to preview us the latest happenings ahead of the second Test between India and Australia.
Anil Kumble urges India to look ahead
India coach Anil Kumble wants his team to move on from the demoralising defeat against Australia in Pune ahead of the second Test in Bangalore on Saturday.
.jpg "Steven Smith will hope to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a win in Bangalore")
Australia remain unchanged for Bangalore Test
Australia have retained the winning combination for the second Test against India in Bangalore that kicks-off on Saturday.
Sporting pitch in offer for Bangalore Test
Karnataka State Cricket Association secretary Sudhakar Rao revealed that the pitch for the upcoming second Test between India and Australia in Bangalore will be a sporting wicket.
.jpg "Steve O'Keefe was outstanding with the ball")
Cricket World Player of the Week - Steve O'Keefe
For registering his career best figures of 12-wicket haul in the recently concluded first Test against India in Pune, Australia left-arm-spinner Steve O'Keefe is the Cricket World Player of the Week.
India undone by Australia - Cricket World TV
Following Australia's massive 333-run victory in the first Test against India in Pune, Chetan Narula analyses on what transpired in the three days of action.
.jpg "Steve O'Keefe (right) celebrating another six-wicket haul")
Steve O'Keefe 12-wicket haul hands India massive defeat
Steve O'Keefe registered his career best figure of 12-wicket haul as Australia went on to defeat India by 333 runs in the first Test in Pune to go 1-0 up in the four-match series.
.jpg "Steve O'Keefe celebrating his six-wicket haul")
Steve O'Keefe six-fer threatens to end India's domination at home
Steve O'Keefe starred with a six-wicket haul as India lost their final seven wickets for 11 runs and were bowled out for 105 in their first innings following which an unbeaten fifty from Steven Smith stretched Australia's lead to 298 runs at stumps on day two of the first Test in Pune.
.jpg "Mitchell Starc showed lot of resilience at the end of day one")
Last wicket partnership help Australia recover after Umesh Yadav's brilliance
After Umesh Yadav's four-wicket haul left Australia reeling, Mitchell Starc remained unbeaten on 57 to help the visitors recover to 256 for nine at stumps on day one of the first Test against India in Pune.
Shreyas Iyer double century highlights tour game against Australia
Shreyas Iyer smashed an unbeaten double century before Australians managed to dismiss India A for 403 following which they scored 110 for four in their second innings as the tour game in Mumbai ended in an anticipated draw.
Bird, Lyon strike twice but Iyer leads India A response
After Australia declared their innings at 469 for seven, India A replied back scoring 176 for four riding on an unbeaten 85 from Shreyas Iyer at stumps on day two of the tour game in Mumbai.
.jpg "Shaun Marsh continued his good run in sub continnent")
Marsh, Smith centuries propel Australia to 327 for five in tour game
Shaun Marsh and Steven Smith showed a lot of resilience with determined centuries as Australia went on to amass 327 for five at stumps on day one of the tour game against India A in Mumbai.
Steven Smith believes reverse swing will be key to succeed in India
Australian captain Steven Smith reckons reverse swing will play a key role in the upcoming four-match Test series against India that kicks-off later this month in Pune.
Starc will challenge Kohli throughout the series - Michael Hussey
Former Australian middle-order batsman Michael Hussey has backed Mitchell Starc to challenge Virat Kohli throughout the upcoming Australia's Test tour of India.
India name unchanged Test squad for Australia series
The Indian selectors have retained the 16-man squad for the first two Tests of the upcoming series against Australia that begins later this month.
Justin Langer backs Shaun Marsh to succeed at number six in India
Western Australia coach Justin Langer has come in support of Shaun Marsh featuring in the middle order during Australia's four-match Test series in India.
.jpg "Australia will have a face India in a four-match Test series")
Mitchell Swepson pleased with facilities in Dubai
Australian leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson praised the facilities in International Cricket Council Academy in Dubai as they prepare for a gruelling four-match Test tour of India.
.jpg "Steven Smith is expected to lead the Australian side in the Test series against India")
Australia's key to success in India
Australia are scheduled to play four Test matches in India between 23rd February and 29th March. Fenil Patel shares his preview on the series.