All Rounders

Players can be considered for best all-rounder tag only after playing 50 Tests, says Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev said that comparisons between all-rounders in international cricket can only happen when each one has played 50 Test matches in his career.

Numbers, Down Under: A statistical preview of the India-Australia ODI series

As is mostly the case in front of their home crowd, Australia start as the clear favourites. How do the numbers stack up between the two teams in ODIs? How many bilateral series have India and Australia played against each other in Australia?

Dhoni throws the challenge to youngsters Gurkeerat, Manish Pandey and Sran against Australia

Claiming to be short of a seamer all-rounder, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday said he has no option but to field three fast bowlers and two spinners in the five-pronged attack for the first ODI cricket match against Australia, in Perth on Tuesday.

Ashwin stays on top, Jadeja jumps to five in ICC Test all-rounders' rankings

Ravichandran Ashwin held on to his top spot, while Ravindra Jadeja rose a rung to be fifth in the all-rounders' chart of the latest ICC Test rankings issued on Tuesday.

India vs South Africa: Instead of complaining, Dhoni should consider blooding new players

Gurkeerat, Dhawan and Rasool have at least earned a shot at the no.7 slot for India.

World Cup: Indian team lacks genuine all-rounders, says Amarnath

Having taken India to World Cup glory in 1983 by his all-round performance, Mohinder Amarnath feels the current side lacks "genuine" all-rounders and the bowlers are trying to bowl too quick instead of focussing on line and length.

Pujara the bowler: Why is Indian cricket penalising specialists?

Specialisation can take a back seat simply because you have nothing to fall back on if you fail in your chosen area, which will make it easier for you to be knocked out of the team.

Jacques Kallis vs rest of the world: The ultimate comparison guide

Not just Test cricket, Kallis is one of the greatest exponents of his trade in shorter versions of the game as well. He is the only player to aggregate 25,000 runs, 500 wickets and 250 catches in international cricket.