Indian Team, Squad announced for test Series against Sri Lanka, Zaheer annd Sreesanth recalled

Indian selectors announced 15 members team for the first 2 test of the 3 match series against Sri Lanka and recalled fast bowlers Zaheer Khan and Sreesanth on Wednesday, 10th November, 2009.

Left arm spinner Pragyan Ojha and S Badrinath also recalled in the team and opener M Vijay retained his position. Test specialit Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman back in team for test series while Munaf Patel, Ashis Nehra and Praveen Kumar not included in the team.

Find the 15-member Indian team for the test series against Sri Lanka starting from 15th November, 2009.
Indian Team, Squad for Test Series:

MS Dhoni (capt/wk)
Virender Sehwag
Gautam Gambhir
Rahul Dravid
Sachin Tendulkar
VVS Laxman
Yuvraj Singh
M Vijay
S Badrinath
Harbhajan Singh
Zaheer Khan
Ishant Sharma
Sreesanth
Pragyan Ojha
Amit Mishra

2009 Sri Lanka Tour of India Schedule - Ind vs SL Timetable, Fixture

Sri Lanka will play a full series on their tour of India with 3 test matches followed by 2 Twenty20 International and 5 One day Internationals. Tour is starting from 11th November, 2009 with a practice match in Mumbai followed by test series.

Find the complete schedule of 2009 Sri Lanka tour of India of 3 Tests, 2 T20 and 5 ODI's.

2009 Sri Lanka Tour of India:

Test Series Schedule:

1st Test Match
Monday, 16th November to Friday, 20th November, 2009
India vs Sri Lanka
Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad
Timing: 09:30 IST, 04:00 GMT

2nd Test Match
Tuesday, 24th November to Saturday, 28th November, 2009
India vs Sri Lanka
Green Park, Kanpur
Timing: 09:30 IST, 04:00 GMT

3rd Test Match
Wednesday, 2nd December to Sunday, 6th December, 2009
India vs Sri Lanka
Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Timing: 09:30 IST, 04:00 GMT

Twenty20 Series Schedule:

1st T20: D/N
Wednesday, 9th December, 2009
India vs Sri Lanka
Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur
Timing: 20.00 IST, 14:30 GMT

2nd T20: D/N
Saturday, 12th December, 2009
India vs Sri Lanka
Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh
Timing: 20.00 IST, 14:30 GMT
ODI Series Schedule:

1st ODI:
Tuesday, 15th December, 2009
India vs Sri Lanka
Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground, Rajkot
Timing: 09.00 IST, 03:30 GMT

2nd ODI: D/N
Friday, 18th December, 2009
India vs Sri Lanka
Andhra Cricket Association, Visakhapatnam
Timing: 14.30 IST, 09.00 GMT

3rd ODI: D/N
Monday, 21st December, 2009
India vs Sri Lanka
Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
Timing: 14.30 IST, 09.00 GMT

4th ODI: D/N
Thursday, 24th December, 2009
India vs Sri Lanka
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Timing: 14.30 IST, 09.00 GMT

5th ODI: D/N
Sunday, 24th December, 2009
India vs Sri Lanka
Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
Timing: 14.30 IST, 09.00 GMT

India vs Australia 7th ODI Preview, Ind vs Aus 7th One Day Teams at Mumbai

Seventh and final ODI between host India and world champions Australia will be played on Wednesday, 11th November, 2009 at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai in a day-night game and timing is 14:30 IST, 09:00 GMT. Australia already won the 7 match series by 4-2.

India lost the series and now they can play for some pride and reduce the margin and also they can do some experiment before full tour of Sri Lanka. Gambhir is out of from starting from the series and can try to regain some form.

Australia will be on high after a crucial series win despite injury to their key players like Lee, hopes Clarke and Siddle. They will try to end the series with a win before long series at home.

Indian Team, Squad for 7th ODI at Mumbai:

Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni(capt/wk), Ravinder Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Praveen Kumar, Ashish Nehra, Munaf Patel.

Australian Team, Squad for 7th ODI at Mumbai:

Ricky Ponting (c), Michael Hussey (vc), Adam Voges, Cameron White, Shaun Marsh, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, Graham Manou (wk), Doug Bollinger, Shane Watson.

Ind vs Aus 6th ODI Result - Australia won by 6 wickets, won series by 4-2

In a low scoring and one side match Australia beat host India by 6 wickets with 49 balls remaining in the 6th ODI and won the 7 match series by 4-2 on Sunday, 8th November, 2009 at Guwahati.

India bowled out on 170 runs in 48 overs due to fine bowling by Doug Bollinger, who took 5-27 and then chased comfortably with Shane Watson's run a ball 49 runs.

Match Summary:

India - 170 all out in 48 overs (Jadeja 57, Praveen 54*, Bollinger 5-27)

Australia - 172/4 in 41.5 overs (Watson 49, Harbhajan 2-23)

Toss - India, who chose to bat

Man of the Match - Doug Bollinger (Australia)

Result - Australia Won by 6 wickets (with 49 balls remaining)

Series - Australia led the 7 match series by 4-2

India vs Australia 6th ODI Preview, Ind vs Aus 6th One Day Teams at Guwahati

India and Australia will meet for the 6th ODI on Sunday, 8th October, 2009 at at Nehru Stadium, Guwahati in a day game starting from 09:00 IST, 08:30 GMT. Australia leading the 7 match series by 3-2 with 2 matches to go.

India lost the last game despite a heroic inning of Sachin Tendulkar and now they have to win both the games in order to win the series. Sehwag is doing well to provide a good start but some one need to finish the game. Bowling is a real worry for India.

Australia kept their nerve in the end to take an important lead as their most key players are injured. Shaun Marsh back in form with a century and as an opener to give depth in the middle. McKay bowled well in the end and made perfect debut.

Indian Team, Squad for 6th ODI at Guwahati:

Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni(capt/wk), Ravinder Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Praveen Kumar, Ashish Nehra, Munaf Patel.

Australian Team, Squad for 6th ODI at Guwahati:

Ricky Ponting (c), Michael Hussey (vc), Adam Voges, Cameron White, Shaun Marsh, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, Graham Manou (wk), Doug Bollinger, Shane Watson.

Ind vs Aus 5th ODl Photo Highlights - India vs Australia 5th ODI Pictures, Images

Watch and enjoy the of 5th ODI between India and Australia which Australia won by 3 runs in a high scoring thriller. Sachin Tendulkar was Man of the Match for his one of the best ODI century with 175 runs in just 141 balls with 19 fours and 4 sixes.

Ind v Aus 5th ODI Result - Tendulkar's 45th century in Vain as India lost by 3 runs

Tendulkar's 45th ODi century took India very close to a remarkable victory but it was so near so far as India lost the 5th ODI by 3 runs against Australia on Thursday, 5th November, 2009 at Hyderabad.

Australia made 350/4 in 50 overs thanks to Shaun Marsh century and India needed just 19 runs in last 18 balls with4 wicketsin hand and Sachin and Jadeja was batting when Tendulkar got out and team collapsed once again. Tendulkar made 175 runs of just 141 balls with 19 fours and 4 sixes.
Match Summary:

Australia - 350/4 50 overs (Marsh 112, Watson 93, White 57)

India - 347/ all out in 49.4 overs (Tendulkar 175, Raina 59, Watson 3-47, McKay 3-59)

Toss - Australia, who chose to bat

Man of the Match - Sachin Tendulkar (India)

Result - Australia Won by 3 runs

Series - Australia led the 7 match series by 3-2.

India vs Australia 5th ODI Preview, Ind vs Aus 5th One Day Teams at Hyderabad

Fiftht odi Between India and Australia will be played on thursday 5th November, 2009 at Rajiv ghandi International stadium,uppal,hyderabad in a Day - night game and the timing is 14:30 IST, 09:00 GMT.& match series is currently level by 2-2.

India lost the last match after good position and they have to change their strategy in order to win the series Ravinder jadeja doing well with the ball but has to take responsbility in batting in lower order.Gambhir will return in place of virat kohli.

Australia played really well despit struggling with players injury and level the series.petter siddle also injured and return to home.doug bollinger bowled well and helped them to bring back in the series and they probably go with the same team.

Indian Team, Squad for 5th ODI at Hyderabad:

Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni(capt/wk), Ravinder Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, Ashish Nehra, Munaf Patel.

Australian Team, Squad for 5th ODI at Hyderabad:

Ricky Ponting (c), Michael Hussey (vc), Adam Voges, Cameron White, Shaun Marsh, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, Graham Manou (wk), Doug Bollinger, Shane Watson.

Ind vs Aus 4th ODI Result - Australia won by 24 runs, series level by 2-2

In a thrilling 4th ODI, Australia beat India by 24 runs on Monday, 2nd November, 2009 at Mohali. Australia made 250 all out in 50 overs and bowled out India 0n 226 in 46.4 overs. 7 match series is level at 2-2 after 4 matches.

Match Summary:

Australia - 250 all out in 49.2 overs (White 62, Ponting 52, Nehra 3-37)

India - 226 all out in 46.4 overs (Tendulkar 40, Harbhajan 31, Watson 3-29)


Toss - India, who chose to field

Man of the Match - Shane Watson (Australia)

Result - Australia Won by 24 runs

Series - 7 match level 2-2.

India vs Australia 4th ODI Preview, Ind vs Aus 4th One Day Teams at Mohali

Fourt match between host India and Australia will be played on Monday, 2nd October, 2009 at at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh in a day/night game from 14:30 IST, 09:00 GMT. India leading the 7 match series by 2-1.

India after back to back wins will beon high as they are playing like a unit as if some one fails others performing. Yuraj Singh and MS Dhoni is in great touch while Jadeja doing well with the ball ut there is a doubt over availability of Sehwag and Gambhir.

Australia struggling with the injury of their key players as James Hopes also going back to Australia after Brett Lee. Ponting will open again as they will go with the same team.

Indian Team, Squad for 4th ODI at Mohali:

Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni(capt/wk), Ravinder Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, Ashish Nehra, Munaf Patel.

Australian Team, Squad for 4th ODI at Mohali:

Ricky Ponting (c), Michael Hussey (vc), Adam Voges, Cameron White, Shaun Marsh, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, Graham Manou (wk), Peter Siddle, Shane Watson.

Ind vs Aus 3rd ODl Photo Highlights - India vs Australia 3rd ODI Pictures, Images

Watch and emjoy the photo highlights of 3rd ODI of India and Australia which India won by 6 wickets wirh 10 balls remaining. Yuraj made 78 and Dhini scored 71*.

India vs Australia 3rd ODI Preview, Ind vs Aus Third One Day Teams at Delhi

After 2 thrilling matches two top teams India and Australia will meet for the third one day on Saturday, 31st October, 2009 at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi in a day-night game starting from 14:30 IST, 09:00 GMT. 7 match series is now level by 1-1 after 2 matches.

India scored their highest total against Australia as Dhoni back in form with a bang and after the return of Yuraj Singh in the middle top order can take risk. Fast bowlers also performed well and team is looking good.

Australia after a big loss and with lot of players injured as Paine also returned home replace by Manou and team will mainly depend on Watson, Ponting and Hussey. Bowling also looking weak in the absence of Brett Lee.

Indian Team, Squad for 3rd ODI at Nagpur:

Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni(capt/wk), Ravinder Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, Ashish Nehra, Munaf Patel.

Australian Team, Squad for 3rd ODI at Nagpur:

Ricky Ponting (c), Michael Hussey (vc), Adam Voges, Cameron White, Shaun Marsh, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, Graham Manou (wk), Peter Siddle, Shane Watson.

Ind vs Aus 2nd ODl Photo Highlights - India vs Australia 2nd ODI Pictures, Images

Watch and enjoy the photo highlights of the 2nd ODI between India and Australia on Wednesday, 28th October, 2009 at Nagpur which India won by 99 runs. MS Dhoni was Man of the Match for his brilliant century of 124 runs off 107 balls with 9 fours and 3 sixes.