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WI recall Chanderpaul for India Tests; Brathwaite axed

WI recall Chanderpaul for India Tests; Brathwaite axed

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze were recalled in the West Indies' 15-member squad for the two-Test series in India next month.

Tiger Woods Faces DUI Charge After Florida Car Incident

Tiger Woods Faces DUI Charge After Florida Car Incident

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Tiger Woods was arrested for driving under the influence in Florida after his vehicle rolled over. He was later released and faces multiple charges.

Test Cricket Set For Major Revamp!

Test Cricket Set For Major Revamp!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

India, Australia and England are likely to be joined by South Africa, New Zealand and Sri Lanka in the top division, while Pakistan, the West Indies, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Ireland will be placed in the second division.

WADA President Addresses India's Doping Problem, Hails Anti-Doping Efforts

WADA President Addresses India's Doping Problem, Hails Anti-Doping Efforts

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

WADA President Witold Banka acknowledges India's doping problem but recognises sincere efforts to address it, including participation in Operation Upstream.

ICC hints Test Championship could be delayed

ICC hints Test Championship could be delayed

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

The proposed ICC Test Championship could be delayed with the world body, on Tuesday, conceding that it faced commercial challenges to start the ambitious tournament in 2013.

Jadeja hits elite milestone, equals Kapil Dev

Jadeja hits elite milestone, equals Kapil Dev

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Jadeja completes 4,000 Test runs, enters elite all-round club

Siraj's Wallpaper Reveals His England Test Ambition

Siraj's Wallpaper Reveals His England Test Ambition

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The Gujarat Titans pacer, famous for his 'Siuuu' celebration, was seen at the airport with a striking phone wallpaper of Ronaldo

World No.3 Antonsen pulls out of India Open due to pollution

World No.3 Antonsen pulls out of India Open due to pollution

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'Crossing my fingers that it will be better in the summer when the World Championships take place in Delhi.'

South Africa gear up for India's spin challenge

South Africa gear up for India's spin challenge

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

South Africa sharpen spin game in attacking net session ahead of Eden Test

IPL 2026: Batters innovate, bowlers adapt: Can the yorker survive T20's new reality?

IPL 2026: Batters innovate, bowlers adapt: Can the yorker survive T20's new reality?

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Experts debate the relevance of the yorker in modern T20 cricket, where high scores and innovative batting techniques challenge its effectiveness. While the yorker remains a valuable weapon, its execution demands greater precision and courage in today's batter-dominated game.

Gill Can't Win A Toss But ...

Gill Can't Win A Toss But ...

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Asked about losing yet another toss, Gill quipped, 'I think the only toss that I'm going to win is hopefully in the WTC finals.'

Euro Nations Cup on cards as Ireland eyes 2027 launch

Euro Nations Cup on cards as Ireland eyes 2027 launch

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Cricket Ireland is planning a Euro Nations Cup, with chairman Brian MacNeice targeting a 2027 launch.

Delhi Capitals' Ben Duckett Pulls Out of IPL 2026, Faces Two-Year Ban

Delhi Capitals' Ben Duckett Pulls Out of IPL 2026, Faces Two-Year Ban

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

England's Ben Duckett has withdrawn from his IPL contract with Delhi Capitals, citing a need to focus on red-ball cricket and prepare for the English Test season .

India slip below Pakistan in WTC rankings after loss to SA

India slip below Pakistan in WTC rankings after loss to SA

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

India's chances of reaching the World Test Championship finals (WTC) took a major hit as they slipped to the fifth spot in standings following their embarrassing 0-2 series whitewash to South Africa at home.

Australia tighten grip on WTC final spot after Ashes win

Australia tighten grip on WTC final spot after Ashes win

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

t Pat Cummins' side firmly on top of the WTC standings, with a perfect record after six matches in the current cycle.

WTC Final: 'South Africa can upset Australia': AB de Villiers

WTC Final: 'South Africa can upset Australia': AB de Villiers

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

A B de Villiers described South Africa's squad as a well-balanced unit and backed them to pull off an upset against defending champions Australia.

Transgender athletes barred from female category events at Olympics

Transgender athletes barred from female category events at Olympics

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Only biological females, determined by gene screening, will be allowed at Olympic Games female events, says IOC.

ICC set to approve 4-day Tests for 2027-29 WTC cycle

ICC set to approve 4-day Tests for 2027-29 WTC cycle

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The ICC is ready to sanction four-day Tests for smaller nations in the 2027-29 World Test Championship cycle but India, Australia and England can still play the traditional five-day matches.

World championship event postponed over water quality

World championship event postponed over water quality

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The men's 10km is now due to start the open water schedule on Wednesday, with the women immediately after.

Ahead of Ashes, Eng all-rounder quits red-ball cricket

Ahead of Ashes, Eng all-rounder quits red-ball cricket

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The timing of his decision comes just months before England's highly anticipated Test tour of Australia, where the two sides will contest a five-match ICC World Test Championship series beginning November 21 in Perth.

Most Indian Athletics Tracks Fail Quality Standards: AFI

Most Indian Athletics Tracks Fail Quality Standards: AFI

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has revealed that a significant majority of synthetic tracks in the country are substandard, raising concerns about athlete performance and track longevity. The AFI is now working with World Athletics to improve track certification and vendor quality.

Life Bans for Pakistan Weightlifting Officials in Doping Scandal

Life Bans for Pakistan Weightlifting Officials in Doping Scandal

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has banned Pakistani weightlifting officials for life and a weightlifter for four years due to doping violations.

Is BCCI quietly looking to replace Gambhir?

Is BCCI quietly looking to replace Gambhir?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

It is understood that right after India's abject surrender against South Africa in the two-Test series at home last month, someone who matters in the cricket board had once again informally approached VVS Laxman to check if he would be interested in coaching the red ball team.

'Ignored for years': Siva alleges discrimination before exit

'Ignored for years': Siva alleges discrimination before exit

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Former Indian leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has retired from the BCCI commentary panel, citing a lack of opportunities and expressing dissatisfaction with his role.

New proposal to revolutionise Test championship

New proposal to revolutionise Test championship

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

new proposal under consideration is all set to revolutionise Test cricket, with the two best nations to play a grand final possibly over six days or, even until there is a result.

ICC's two-tier WTC model gets a thumbs down

ICC's two-tier WTC model gets a thumbs down

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Two-tier Test system unlikely to take off; ICC eyes revival of ODI Super League

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla said that head coach Gautam Gambhir has a firm grip on the team and is popular among the players.

Gambhir likely to host India players at his residence

Gambhir likely to host India players at his residence

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

India are 1-0 up in the two-match series, having beaten WI by an innings and 140 runs in the first Test at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

India's WTC hopes hit after Eden Gardens defeat

India's WTC hopes hit after Eden Gardens defeat

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

For the first time since 2012, India walked off Eden Gardens on the wrong side of a Test result. A tricky pitch, a chaotic chase, and the absence of captain Shubman Gill combined to hand South Africa a 30-run win that reshapes the WTC race.

NZ storm past West Indies, jump to No 2 in WTC table

NZ storm past West Indies, jump to No 2 in WTC table

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Fast bowler Jacob Duffy and spinner Ajaz Patel routed West Indies as New Zealand won the third and final Test by 323 runs to complete a 2-0 series victory

Smith out of WTC final with dislocated finger

Smith out of WTC final with dislocated finger

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Australia's senior batter Steve Smith has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's after suffering a compound dislocation of his right pinkie on Friday.

ICC gives green light to Test championship, ODI league

ICC gives green light to Test championship, ODI league

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The International Cricket Council has given the green light to a Test championship and One-day international league, while countries are also welcome to experiment with four-day Tests, the world governing body said on Friday.

Indian Archers Shine in Asia Cup Stage 1 Qualifications

Indian Archers Shine in Asia Cup Stage 1 Qualifications

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

India's recurve and compound archers showcased their skills at the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Stage 1, securing top qualification spots in multiple events despite fielding a relatively inexperienced team.

Vikas Kohli's Veiled Dig At Gambhir!

Vikas Kohli's Veiled Dig At Gambhir!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Virat Kohli's elder brother Vikas Kohli took a veiled jibe at India Coach Gautam Gambhir as the team continued to struggle on home soil in the longest format.

Windies recall Hope, Roach dropped for Aus Tests

Windies recall Hope, Roach dropped for Aus Tests

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Limited-overs captain Hope has played 38 Tests, the last of which came in Sri Lanka in late 2021.

Jay Shah's Big Lord's Moment

Jay Shah's Big Lord's Moment

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

ICC chairman Jay Shah added his name to Lord's legendary tradition by ringing the bell before the World Test Championship (WTC) final

Harbhajan urges patience with Gambhir

Harbhajan urges patience with Gambhir

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'In India, it is our tradition that if the team plays well, everyone is quiet, but as soon as the team plays poorly, we get on top of the coach.'

Bumrah's Next Move: Asia Cup or WI Tests?

Bumrah's Next Move: Asia Cup or WI Tests?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

India's next international assignment is Asia Cup T20 tournament and it would be a surprise if Bumrah opts to play the tournament considering that the next Test series against West Indies will start in less than a week's time after the event in the UAE.

Naveen Puligilla and Musa Sherif Achieve WRC3 Podium at Safari Rally Kenya

Naveen Puligilla and Musa Sherif Achieve WRC3 Podium at Safari Rally Kenya

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Hyderabad-based rally driver Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif secured a podium finish in the WRC3 category at the Safari Rally Kenya 2026, marking a significant achievement for Indian motorsport.

'Sach Toh Unhe Hi Bolna Padhega'

'Sach Toh Unhe Hi Bolna Padhega'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'I felt they (Rohit and Kohli) had this cycle left. It could be that we don't know what actually transpired.'