Dhoni backs Kumble to lead

"Indian one-day and Twenty20 captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has come out in support of Test skipper Anil Kumble amid talks of the Test captaincy be also handed over to him. In Vadodara for the Irani Cup tie between Ranji champions Delhi and Rest of India, Dhoni revealed that he...

BCCI raps Kirsten on Kumble comment

"The BCCI rapped coach Gary Kirsten for his comments in the media that Mahendra Singh Dhoni was ready for Test captaincy and asked the South African to concentrate on his job only. BCCI Secretary Niranjan Shah has categorically told Kirsten to avoid airing his personal views...

Kumble should make way for Dhoni: Akram

"After India coach Gary Kirsten said that Dhoni is ready for Test captaincy, Akram echoed the view and said Kumble should quit at the top of his form, passing over the Test captaincy to Dhoni."

Dhoni ready for test captaincy: Kirsten

"Gary Kirsten, the India coach, has said that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is “ready” to captain India in all forms of the game but added that there was no immediate need for change because Anil Kumble was doing “an exceptional job” leading the Test side."

Afridi has no team ethics: Laxman

"Deccan Chargers skipper VVS Laxman has hit back at Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi, who blamed his captaincy for the team’s failure in the Indian Premier League. Afridi’s outburst prompted an angry reaction from Laxman, who said: “Afridi has no team ethics. He...

Strauss ready for captaincy role

"Andrew Strauss says he is prepared to captain England on a full-time basis."