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Harish Kotian

Harish Kotian writes on cricket and sports. You can e-mail the author at harishk@rediff.co.in

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Will India drop Pant for Third Test?

Will India drop Pant for Third Test?

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2022

It remains to be seen if Rishabh Pant retains his place in the team after his shocking dismissal at a crucial stage in the second innings of the second Test.

Should India bring in an extra batter?

Should India bring in an extra batter?

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against South Africa, starting on January 3?

How Chirag Patil got to play his dad in '83

How Chirag Patil got to play his dad in '83

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2021

'Ranveer Singh is on a different level, he is a super human.' 'The kind of energy, the kind of seriousness and dedication he has towards his work, it is just phenomenal.'

Will India pick Shardul for 1st Test?

Will India pick Shardul for 1st Test?

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2021

Will India go in with five bowlers?

Who should be India's vice-captain for South Africa Tests?

Who should be India's vice-captain for South Africa Tests?

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2021

A look at the possible vice-captain candidates for the Test series in South Africa.

'I am confident Rahane will bounce back in South Africa'

'I am confident Rahane will bounce back in South Africa'

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2021

'Ajinkya has 12 centuries and more than 4,000 runs in Test cricket. So he knows his game and he has gone through such kind of bad phases before as well.'

Who will make the cut for South Africa Tests?

Who will make the cut for South Africa Tests?

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2021

The careers of senior pros Ajinkya Rahane and Ishant Sharma are on the line when the selectors pick the Indian Test squad for the coming tour of South Africa.

Report Card: How India's Players Fared in NZ Tests

Report Card: How India's Players Fared in NZ Tests

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2021

Mayank Agarwal and Shreyas Iyer grabbed their chances with centuries, but seniors like Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ishant Sharma had a forgettable series.

IPL 2022 Retention: Top Players Released

IPL 2022 Retention: Top Players Released

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2021

A look at the major names who were not retained by the IPL franchises.

IPL 2022 Retention: Top 10 Earners

IPL 2022 Retention: Top 10 Earners

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2021

The IPL 2022 player retention witnessed interesting action as some franchises generously splurged cash on their trusted players as others helplessly watched their top players walk away.

Will India drop Rahane for Mumbai Test?

Will India drop Rahane for Mumbai Test?

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand, starting on Friday?

Will Mumbai Indians retain these 4 stars?

Will Mumbai Indians retain these 4 stars?

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2021

Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and Kieron Pollard are likely to be retained.

Should India go in with three spinners?

Should India go in with three spinners?

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against New Zealand, starting on Thursday?

IPL Auction: Which players could CSK retain?

IPL Auction: Which players could CSK retain?

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2021

As per the rules of the IPL 2022 Players' Auction, which is likely to take place in January, the existing eight franchises are allowed to retain a maximum of four players, including three Indians.

2nd T20I: Should India field same team?

2nd T20I: Should India field same team?

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Friday's second T20I against New Zealand?

India's Win: The Key Moments

India's Win: The Key Moments

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2021

Rahul Dravid's reign as head coach and Rohit Sharma's as T20I captain got off to a winning start as India defeated New Zealand by five wickets in a thrilling finish in Jaipur on Wednesday.

Should India pick Gaikwad, Iyer for 1st T20?

Should India pick Gaikwad, Iyer for 1st T20?

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Wednesday's opening T20I against New Zealand?

T20 World Cup Stars Who Could ROCK IPL

T20 World Cup Stars Who Could ROCK IPL

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2021

With the addition of two IPL teams and a mega players auction coming up ahead of the new season in 2022, star performers at the T20 World Cup could be rewarded with handsome bids.

Life In A Bubble: Why Team India Needs A Break

Life In A Bubble: Why Team India Needs A Break

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2021

It remains to be seen how the BCCI selectors pick the best players for every series in a cramped calendar, where the players have openly stated being fatigued by the bio-bubble life due to non-stop cricket.

How Team India fared at T20 World Cup

How Team India fared at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2021

A look at how India's players fared at the T20 World Cup.