Does 'opener' Parthiv fit Dhoni's No 6 slot?

'Parthiv has to bat at No. 6, and in that position it is a different ball game.' Former India cricketers discuss with Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com the selectors' wisdom in calling up Parthiv Patel......

Root finds form to lead England to crushing win against Sri Lanka

IMAGE: Joe Root of England bats during 5th ODI Royal match against Sri Lanka at SWALEC Stadium in Cardiff, England. Photograph: Gareth Copley/Getty Images. Joe Root returned to form with a fluent......

Ashes: It's Smith's form, not Watson's that is hurting Australia

Australia batsman Steve Smith walks back to the pavillion after being dismissed by England's Stuart Broad on Day 4 of the 1st Ashes Test match at SWALEC Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday. Photograph:......

Ashes: Can Australia emulate Bradman and 1948 team?

Spinner Nathan Lyon believes Australia have enough time to chase the 412 victory target and win the first Ashes Test against England at Cardiff Australian players leave the field at stumps on Day......

'Johnson bowling as fast as I've ever seen him bowl'

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson is at full throttle and ready to torment England's batsmen again in the Ashes......