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Mumbai Indians have added five uncapped players to their squad for the 2012 IPL, including Jharkhand medium pacer Rahul Shukla, Mumbai (Ranji) batsman Sushant Marathe, Vidarbha batsman Apoorv Wankhade, Mumbai allrounder Sujit Nayak and Uttar Pradesh Unde
DUBAI (Agencies) - Success can become an impediment to change when you reach the top as the England Test team did on the back of playing a settled XI. But that side have just been whitewashed 3-0 by a rejuvenated Pakistan in the UAE, a humiliation that a
Just as with the moving finger of Omar Khayyam – not a new mystery spinner – which having writ, moves on, so with cricket tours. The considerable dust of the Emirates has scarcely had a chance to settle but the thoughts of the England team, those that ar
It hung grimly in the air for the better part of Monday and then, it finally arrived — a tiresome, frown-provoking draw — on the fourth and final day of the Duleep Trophy semifinal between Central and South zones, here on Tuesday. Central qualified for t
HYDERABAD: There will be as many as four players â Mithali Raj (vice-captain), Gouhar Sultana, Diana David and Mamta Kanojia â from the city when the Indian womenâs cricket team will fly to the West Indies next week to play in five Twenty20 and three one
Perhaps that is why among his peers like Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag, it is Laxman who has played some of the most important innings for India. He might have scored “only” 17 Test hundreds but seven of them have been in a winning c
Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is looking forward to a renewed vigour amongst the Indian ranks as they head into their Twenty20 International series against Australia. Trounced four-nil in the Tests for their second whitewash in as many years, the Indians
HYDERABAD: Despite calls for their retirement, there is no sign of any of the senior cricketers like Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman announcing their immediate future course of action leave alone hanging up their boots. Laxman, along with left-arm spinner Pr
Batsman Suresh Raina has acknowledged that India will be an entirely more daunting opposition in the upcoming ODI tri-series with Australia and Sri Lanka. Trounced four-nil in the Tests for their second whitewash in as many years, the Indians will look t
India must stop thinking it can make up for poor performances abroad by producing spin-friendly tracks at home, says Faisal Shariff. Gautam Gambhir is, at the best of times, audaciously outspoken. His most telling comment about captaincy and M S Dhoni wa
South Australia-based former Test off-spinner turned coach Ashley Mallett, who in 2001, rightly predicted that Harbhajan Singh would trouble Steve Waugh's Australians in their series in India, felt India need to look past Ravichandran Ashwin and Pragyan
To err is human. And cricketers, their demigod status in India notwithstanding, are indeed human beings. To expect more than what is physically possible is a trait of the masses who haven't really experienced the grueling schedules the players are subjec
Jan 28: The Australians have delayed their celebrations by a day. One thought that the Indians would be dismissed on day four of the Test itself which would give some more shopping time and sightseeing for the visitors. But things did not work out as pla
Captain Michael Clarke (140) and Ricky Ponting (137) struck unbeaten centuries to power Australia to 335 for three at stumps on Day 1. Ganguly was quick to point out that stand-in India skipper Virender Sehwag made a mistake by not playing left-arm spinn
Adelaide, Jan 25: With India looking down the barrel yet again, former captain Sourav Ganguly feels the struggling visitors should have played two spinners in the ongoing fourth and final Test against Australia as the conditions here appear to be "closes
India wasn't fazed by Australia amassing 335-3 and was plain unlucky, spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said after the first day Tuesday of the fourth test. Captains past and present, Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke, scored hundreds as Australia laid the foun
ADELAIDE, Australia - After another embarrassing day of test cricket, India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said they weren't fazed by Australia amassing 335-3 and were plain unlucky on Tuesday. Captains past and present, Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke, sc
Pragyan Prayish Ojha (born 5 September 1986 in Khurda, Orissa) is an Indian cricketer. Debuting in first class cricket in 2004/05, Ojha is a left-arm spinner who has represented India at under-19 level. He finished the 2006-07 Ranji Trophy season with 29 wickets at 19.89, in just 6 games. Full Article
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Pragyan Ojha of India bowls during day one of the International Tour match between India and the Cricket Australia Chairman's XI at Manuka Oval on December 15, 2011 in Canberra, Australia.
View Photo »Pragyan Ojha of India bowls out Joe Burns of the Cricket Australia Chairman's XI during a two-day tour match at Manuka Oval in Canberra, Australia, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011.
View Photo »Pragyan Ojha from India, left, gets the high fives from a teammate after getting the wicket of Joe Burns of the Cricket Australia Chairman's XI during a two-day tour match at Manuka Oval in Canberra, Australia, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011.
View Photo »Pragyan Ojha of India falls on the ground during a two-day tour match against the Cricket Australia Chairman's XI at Manuka Oval in Canberra, Australia, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011.
View Photo »India's bowler Pragyan Ojha (C) fails to catch the ball during his match against Cricket Australia Chairman's XI at Manuka Oval in Canberra December 15, 2011.
View Photo »Indian bowlers Ravichandran Ashwin (L) and Pragyan Ojha pose with the trophy after India drew the third test cricket match between India and West Indies at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on November 26, 2011. India won the series 2-0.
View Photo »India's Pragyan Ojha (2nd L) celebrates with his teammates after dismissing West Indies' Kraigg Brathwaite during the final day of their third and final test cricket match in Mumbai November 26, 2011.
View Photo »Indian cricketers Ravichandran Ashwin, left, and Pragyan Ojha pose with the winning trophy after India won the test series against West Indies in Mumbai, India, Saturday, Nov.26, 2011. Spinners Ojha and Ashwin engineered a dramatic West Indies collapse on Saturday to give India's...
View Photo »Indian bowler Pragyan Ojha celebrates after taking wicket of West Indies batsman Marlon Samuels during fifth day play of the third Test cricket match between India and the West Indies at The Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on November 26, 2011.
View Photo »Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar (C) celebrates with teammates Pragyan Ojha (L), Virender Sehwag (2nd R), V.V.S.Laxman (R) and other players after taking a catch to dismiss West Indies batsman Kraigg Brathwaite during fifth day play of the third Test cricket match between India and the...
View Photo »Indian bowler Pragyan Ojha celebrates with teammates after taking wicket of West Indies batsman Darren Bravo during fifth day play of the third Test cricket match between India and the West Indies at The Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on November 26, 2011.
View Photo »Indian bowler Pragyan Ojha celebrates the wicket of West Indies Ravi Rampaul during third test cricket match against West Indies in Mumbai, India, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011.
View Photo »Indian cricket player Pragyan Ojha celebrates the dismissal of West Indies Darren Bravo during third test cricket match against West Indies in Mumbai, India, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011.
View Photo »Indian cricket players Pragyan Ojha, left, Rahul Dravid, center, and Sachin Tendulkar celebrates the wicket of West Indies batsman Kraigg Brathwaite during third test cricket match against West Indies in Mumbai, India, Saturday ,Nov. 26, 2011.
View Photo »Indian bowler Pragyan Ojha bowls during the fourth day's play of the third Test cricket match between India and West Indies at The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 25, 2011.
View Photo »Indian bowler Pragyan Ojha (C) celebrates with captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (2L) as teammates Virat Kohli (2R) and Rahul Dravid (R) watch after the dismissal of West Indies batsman Kirk Edwards (L) during the fourth day's play of the third Test cricket match between India and West Indies...
View Photo »India's Ravichandran Ashwin (R) and Pragyan Ojha walk back to the pavilion after the end of their first inning during the fourth day of their third and final test cricket match against West Indies in Mumbai November 25, 2011.
View Photo »India's Ravichandran Ashwin is congratulated by his teammate Pragyan Ojha (L) after reaching his century during the fourth day of their third and final test cricket match against West Indies in Mumbai November 25, 2011.
View Photo »Indian batsman Ravichandran Ashwin (R) celebrates with teammate Pragyan Ojha after scoring a century (100 runs) during the fourth day's play of the third Test cricket match between India and West Indies at The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 25, 2011.
View Photo »Indian cricket player Pragyan Ojha, center, celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of West Indian batsman Kirk Edwards during the fourth day of the third cricket test match against India in Mumbai, India, Friday, Nov. 25, 2011.
View Photo »Indian spin bowler Pragyan Ojha bowls during the practice session at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on November 21, 2011. India are looking to keep the pressure on the beleaguered West Indies in the third and final Test of their series starting in Mumbai on November 22 as they seek to...
View Photo »India's Pragyan Ojha (R) reacts during the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between India and West Indies at The Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 17, 2011. India won by an innings and 15 runs and leads the 3 match Test series by 2-0.
View Photo »India's Pragyan Ojha, second right, Ravichandran Aswin, right, Gautam Gambhir, left, and Virender Sehwag interact after after winning the second test cricket match against West Indies in Kolkata, India, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011.
View Photo »India's Pragyan Ojha, center, holds a stump as he celebrates with teammates after India won the second cricket test match against West Indies in Kolkata, India, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011.
View Photo »India's Pragyan Ojha(R) congratulate teammate Ravichandran Ashwin for taking the wicket of West Indies Marlon Samuel during the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between India and West Indies at The Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 17, 2011. India won by an innings and 15...
View Photo »CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Pragyan Ojha of India bowls during day one of the International Tour match between India and the Cricket Australia Chairman's XI at Manuka Oval on December 15, 2011 in Canberra, Australia.
View Photo »I may not have got more than one wicket in the first innings, but if you check my numbers I didn't give away too many runs as well
As shown with the signing of Pragyan Ojha for the final part of the 2011 season, a 'mystery' spinner can often make a major difference to the outcome of a campaign. Having someone of Kartik's quality on board for the entirety of next season will be a great boost.
Sachin always gives you that energy on the field. He advises me all the finer points like how to deceive a batsman. How to deceive in flight... His tips have helped me in getting at least 10-15 Test wickets
These players have performed well in the Ranji matches. They have scored big totals, taken ample wickets, which is a positive sign and I hope they perform in the same manner in this series. We are expecting Pragyan Ojha and R Ashwin to perform like Harbhajan Singh and Anil Kumble did during their time
The series was intense. West Indies played brilliantly in patches. But the way we suddenly bounced back in their second innings was thrilling. I am excited to be selected for the Australia series and I hope to play to my potential
I think it's going to be the surprise element of your bowlers. Just recently watched a bit against the West Indies, so I liked the young quicks you got -- Umesh Yadav and Varun Aaron. I also liked the two spinners (R Ashwin and Pragyan Ojha). They've done a good job and compliment themselves well. So, t...
I did not play international cricket for about one year. But I never had that negative feeling. I always stayed positive which resulted in this performance
Sachin always gives you that energy on the field. He advises me all the finer points like how to deceive a batsman. Pragyan Ojha on Sunday revealed that he gained heavily from the tips of Sachin Tendulkar. How to deceive in flight... His tips have helped me in getting at least 10-15 Test wickets
Earlier, like any youngster I was slightly impatient and wanted to take wickets off every ball
Unfortunately, we cannot help it as the team selects itself. In Australia, you cannot have more than two spinners. Pragyan Ojha and Ashwin are doing an excellent job. Sometimes it becomes bad luck, sometimes people miss out. I'm sure everyone has their own time and space to come back
I remembered one sentence by Sachin Tendulkar who would tell me if you love the game, you don't need anything to motivate you. I always wanted to play and that kept me going
I agree that the new spinners (Pragyan Ojha and R Ashwin) have done well. But that doesn’t mean you can ignore Harbhajan. If you look at India’s performance at home, it has always been good. So it is not surprising (that Ojha and Ashwin did well). The real test comes when we travel overseas. There, pitc...
I agree that the new spinners (Pragyan Ojha and R Ashwin) have done well. But that doesn’t mean you can ignore Harbhajan. If you look at India’s performance at home, it has always been good. So it is not surprising (that Ojha and Ashwin did well). The real test comes when we travel overseas. There, pitc...
