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'Gill and Jaiswal will be future pillars for India': Ashwin

'Gill and Jaiswal will be future pillars for India': Ashwin

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

India's ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal will emerge as the future pillars in the overseas tours next month.

It's That Man Head Again!

It's That Man Head Again!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

This wasn't the first time the 29 year old delivered a match-winning knock on the global stage. Five months ago, he secured victory for Australia in the World Test Championship final against India at The Oval with a rapid 163.

Champions Trophy Final: Is This Team India?

Champions Trophy Final: Is This Team India?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI against New Zealand in Sunday's final?

SRH splurge on high-profile retainees for IPL 2025

SRH splurge on high-profile retainees for IPL 2025

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

The Hyderabad-based franchise has retained Klaasen for a whopping amount of Rs. 23 crores. Skipper Cummins was roped in for an amount of Rs. 18 crores. Openers Abhishek and Travis were retained for Rs. 14 crores each. Meanwhile, Nitish Reddy was retained by SRH for Rs. 6 crores.

Prasad hopes India win an elusive ICC title in 2024

Prasad hopes India win an elusive ICC title in 2024

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

India last won a major ICC tournament back in 2013 -- the ICC Champions Trophy.

Smith to captain Australia in Ahmedabad Test

Smith to captain Australia in Ahmedabad Test

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Steve Smith will lead Australia in the fourth and final Test against India as regular captain Pat Cummins remains with his unwell mother back home.

Mitch Marsh's unconventional batting tactics for Pakistan Tests

Mitch Marsh's unconventional batting tactics for Pakistan Tests

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The upcoming three-match series, starting December 14, is part of the World Test Championship.

Gambhir's advice to Team India ahead of pink-ball Test

Gambhir's advice to Team India ahead of pink-ball Test

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

India-England will lock horns in a pink-ball Test, beginning February 24 at the Motera Stadium.

Why Travis Is A 'Headache' For India

Why Travis Is A 'Headache' For India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

'We all knew he was dangerous, but that first shot he played off Jasprit Bumrah, that cover drive, off the front foot.' 'It told me that this is a player in prime, prime form.'

Yashasvi Jaiswal nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month award!

Yashasvi Jaiswal nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month award!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Prolific India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, the leading run-scorer in the ongoing Test series against England, has been nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month Award for February alongside New Zealand's Kane Williamson and Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka.

India return to top of ICC Test rankings

India return to top of ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Virat Kohli-led India beat New Zealand by 372 runs in the Mumbai Test on the fourth day after drawing the opening match in Kanpur, to win the series 1-0.

VOTE: Can Jaiswal Succeed In Australia?

VOTE: Can Jaiswal Succeed In Australia?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'He has not played in Australia, or at least he has not played in Perth in a Test match on a wicket that bounces.'

Can Cummins replicate his Australia success with SRH?

Can Cummins replicate his Australia success with SRH?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

IPL 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad are hoping for a turnaround in their fortunes after failing to make it to play-offs in the last three seasons.

PIX: Hamilton makes track debut for Ferrari

PIX: Hamilton makes track debut for Ferrari

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

The 40-year-old, who won six of his world championships at Mercedes, also unveiled a new bright yellow helmet, as he continues his first official week at Ferrari which began at the team's headquarters on Monday.

'Rohit will captain India in Champions Trophy, WTC Final'

'Rohit will captain India in Champions Trophy, WTC Final'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed that Rohit will captain India in the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in Pakistan and the WTC Final which will be played at Lord's in June 2025.

Inspired Shamar helps Windies upset World champs Aus at Gabba

Inspired Shamar helps Windies upset World champs Aus at Gabba

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

'It's really amazing for my team mates, I must give another shout out to them. They're really encouraging.'

PIX: Upbeat Bangladesh arrive in Chennai for 'challenging series'

PIX: Upbeat Bangladesh arrive in Chennai for 'challenging series'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

While India are on top of the World Test Championship (WTC) table, the Bangladesh skipper believed that it will all boil down to how they perform during those five days and result can come even in the last session.

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Matt Short will have a role in Australia's leadership group during the Twenty20 series against Pakistan and has put his hand up to stand in as captain

From IPL to WTC Final: Gill's confidence soars, but challenges await

From IPL to WTC Final: Gill's confidence soars, but challenges await

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Gill said his team has learnt plenty from the disappointing defeat against the Kiwis.

BCCI officials grill Dravid over World Cup final loss

BCCI officials grill Dravid over World Cup final loss

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

According to reports, Dravid, granted an extension after his contract ended on November 19, attributed the loss to the pitch at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

India remain World No 1 in Tests

India remain World No 1 in Tests

Rediff.com13 May 2021

ICC World Test Championship finalists India and New Zealand remain the top two teams in the MRF Tyres ICC men's Test team rankings after the annual update on Thursday.

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch said that Alex Carey and Rishabh Pant, two left-handed wicketkeeper-batters will be extremely important for their respective sides during the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.

Starc on fire but Smith's struggles continue ahead of BGT

Starc on fire but Smith's struggles continue ahead of BGT

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Key players, such as pacer Mitchell Starc, are hitting form at the right time, while star batter Steve Smith is facing early setbacks in his preparations.

Will India host the World Athletics Championships 2027?

Will India host the World Athletics Championships 2027?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

India yet to make formal bid for hosting World Athletics Championships in 2027

Alcaraz stretched; Shelton reaches 3rd round in 55 secs

Alcaraz stretched; Shelton reaches 3rd round in 55 secs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Talk about a man in a hurry -- 10th seed Ben Shelton required just 55 seconds to finish off Australian Rinky Hijikata and reach the Wimbledon third round on Friday.

Coach Dravid ends reign with World Cup high

Coach Dravid ends reign with World Cup high

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Rahul Dravid's tenure as India Head Coach, which ended gloriously with the T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados on Saturday, will remain a case study on how to be stately and understated at the same time in modern-day cricket coaching.

Day 3 of Sydney Test abandoned due to rain

Day 3 of Sydney Test abandoned due to rain

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Heavy rain washed out the third day of the already weather-disrupted third and final Test between Australia and South Africa at Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

Focus on pacers as Rohit seeks redemption in second Test

Focus on pacers as Rohit seeks redemption in second Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

A desperate India seek to restore parity against South Africa and remain consequential in the World Test Championship.

MI Cape Town crush Sunrisers in SA20 opener

MI Cape Town crush Sunrisers in SA20 opener

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Dewald Brevis' brisk 57 and all-round show from Delano Potgieter - 12-ball 25 not out and 5/10 in three overs - powered them to a massive 97-run win in the tournament opener.

Gabba, Hyderabad thrillers just what doctored ordered for Test cricket

Gabba, Hyderabad thrillers just what doctored ordered for Test cricket

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

With T20 franchises potentially becoming players' primary employers, and most boards finding Test cricket financially not viable, the format's future remains a concern for the purists.

WI call up uncapped Athanaze, McKenzie for 1st Test vs India

WI call up uncapped Athanaze, McKenzie for 1st Test vs India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

West Indies have turned their attention to theTest series as the twice champions missed out on this year's Cricket World Cup

Rohit Sharma: I stood down; was not dropped!

Rohit Sharma: I stood down; was not dropped!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

On Day 1 of the Sydney Test on Friday, Rohit 'opted to rest' himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia after a string of underwhelming performances, marking a rather dramatic start to the series finale.

Once banned, ex TN cricketer's life comes full circle in SA

Once banned, ex TN cricketer's life comes full circle in SA

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Rooted in Tamil Nadu, Mali's love story brought him to South Africa, where he started playing again, though his journey was short-lived.

'Take A Break From IPL, Rohit'

'Take A Break From IPL, Rohit'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

'He is looking slightly preoccupied, maybe he is thinking about the WTC.'

A tour of the WI, SA and Australia part of India's WTC cycle

A tour of the WI, SA and Australia part of India's WTC cycle

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The structure of the nine-team WTC remains intact with each side playing three home and as many away series over a two-year period culminating in the final of a one-off Test.

Batting needs to deliver runs: Kumble reacts to India's loss

Batting needs to deliver runs: Kumble reacts to India's loss

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Former cricketer Anil Kumble reacted to India's disappointing defeat to New Zealand in the second Test of the series in Pune, stating that India's batting has let the hosts down.

Why is Travis Head ruling himself out of the Test opener role?

Why is Travis Head ruling himself out of the Test opener role?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Australia's star batter Travis Head believes opening the batting in Test cricket is a "specialist job" and has ruled himself out of contention to replace veteran David Warner.

Sabalenka douses Raducanu fire; Keys, Osaka ousted

Sabalenka douses Raducanu fire; Keys, Osaka ousted

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Australian Open winner Madison Keys became the latest seed to tumble out of Wimbledon 2025.

Who Will Captain India Next?

Who Will Captain India Next?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, K L Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya: Who will succeed Rohit Sharma after he retires?

Mission T20 WC trophy: Team India to leave on May 25

Mission T20 WC trophy: Team India to leave on May 25

Rediff.com22 May 2024

First batch of Team India players to depart for US on May 25 for T20 World Cup