Wicket Keeper

Syed Kirmani lauds Ravichandran Ashwin, calls him a great role model for youngsters

Kirmani hailed Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for dedicating himself in all aspects of the game and in academics too.

India vs South Africa: Below-par Parthiv Patel is symptomatic of team's dwindling wicket-keeping resources

The untimely injury to Saha has cruelly exposed lacuna in the Indian system. Perhaps Karthik will get to keep wickets in the third Test starting next week. But his abilities behind the stumps are aligned closer to that of Patel than Saha. That’s a liability India will have to live with for some time to come.

Ashes 2017: Matthew Wade is more 'Australian' wicketkeeper but should that alone guarantee him a spot?

Of all the contenders, Wade is the only “Australian” keeper but the need of the hour is runs, and the chirpy incumbent has too few of them to enjoy an extended run in the side.

India vs England: Parthiv Patel's selection suggests hosts' wicketkeeping cupboard is bare

The grim truth is the wicket-keeping cupboard is bare. Who knows a couple of years from now, or earlier if Dhoni wishes to call it a day in ODIs too, Parthiv Patel might still be one of the best around. Now that’s food for thought.

World Cup 2015: Dhoni keeps without pads against West Indies

Once again bringing his street-smart side to the fore, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni kept for a few deliveries without pads as he gave his gear to Ajinkya Rahane standing at silly mid-off against Ravichandran Ashwin.

England v India: Naman Ojha replaces injured Saha in Indian squad

Wicket-keeper batsman Naman Ojha will replace an injured Wriddhiman Saha in the India squad for remainder of the five-match Test series in England, the BCCI said.

Ind Vs Oz: Dramatic obstructions at SCG

This was not the first time in the series that India were at the centre of a run out drama.