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'I was not trying to prove anything'

'I was not trying to prove anything'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The underwhelming Test series against England might have been "frustrating" for Karun Nair at that time, but the India batter says it has also strengthened his resolve to "convert" the starts when the next opportunity comes his way.

Aaqib Javed to continue as Pakistan's head coach despite CT debacle

Aaqib Javed to continue as Pakistan's head coach despite CT debacle

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

A PCB official said due to time constraints between the ICC Champions Trophy and New Zealand tour, Aaqib Javed will continue as interim head coach.

Gabba Test: What Changes Will India Make?

Gabba Test: What Changes Will India Make?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the third Test against Australia in Brisbane?

PIX: India score thumping win over Australia in Perth

PIX: India score thumping win over Australia in Perth

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Images from Day 4 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Monday.

Was a bit underdone for the WTC final: Hazlewood

Was a bit underdone for the WTC final: Hazlewood

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood who missed the third Ashes Test and is set to return to the side in the fourth Test match against Australia, said that he was underprepared for the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

From U19 Prodigy To GOAT!

From U19 Prodigy To GOAT!

Rediff.com12 May 2025

From the lad with spiked hair lifting the U19 World Cup to the statesman in whites scoring one final ton -- Virat Kohli's journey is one of relentless ambition, transformation, and enduring legacy.

WTC finalists Aus hope to maintain momentum

WTC finalists Aus hope to maintain momentum

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

'...The players and staff deserve a lot of credit for the standard of cricket we have played over the past two years. It would be a great reward for everyone to finish as World Test Champions.'

Steve Smith breaks silence: No Test retirement plans

Steve Smith breaks silence: No Test retirement plans

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Steve Smith's manager debunks former Australian captain's retirement talks

'Betrayed' Olympic champ Khelif slams 'malicious' rumours

'Betrayed' Olympic champ Khelif slams 'malicious' rumours

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'The publication of such rumours is intended solely to disrupt and damage my sporting and professional career.'

Ashwin has taught me a lot: Lyon

Ashwin has taught me a lot: Lyon

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Having made their Test debuts in the same year, Nathan Lyon and Ravichandran Ashwin will face each other for the eighth time in the longest format during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Afghans furious: Test marred due to woeful facilities

Afghans furious: Test marred due to woeful facilities

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

There was poor communication and complete mismanagement between the stadium authority and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). Rain had affected the buildup to the Test, the first between the two nations, with New Zealand not being able to complete a single practice session properly.

Ashwin opens up about retirement

Ashwin opens up about retirement

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Ashwin is focused on taking it one day at a time.

Latham's NZ hope to win first Test against India since 1988

Latham's NZ hope to win first Test against India since 1988

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The presence of a host of experienced batters and bowlers, Latham said, makes India a formidable opponent.

Warner in Australia's squad for first Pakistan Test

Warner in Australia's squad for first Pakistan Test

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Australia opener David Warner looks likely to get the Test farewell of his choice after being named in the 14-man squad for the opening clash in the three-match series against Pakistan on Sunday.

Rohit reveals real reason behind restricting fans from nets sessions

Rohit reveals real reason behind restricting fans from nets sessions

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Rohit emphasised the importance of keeping net sessions private to maintain focus and strategise effectively.

Criticism unfair! Don't write off SA in WTC final: ABD

Criticism unfair! Don't write off SA in WTC final: ABD

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

AB de Villiers feels the criticism that has come South Africa's way is unwarranted and they have rather done well to reach the WTC final despite experiencing "so many changes" in the last three to five years.

Fate of Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh uncertain

Fate of Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh uncertain

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

However, with the current advisory from India's Ministry of External Affairs against traveling to Bangladesh and considering the volatile situation, the ICC is preparing contingency plans.

Boxer Chavez Jr jailed in Mexico after US deportation

Boxer Chavez Jr jailed in Mexico after US deportation

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr has entered a prison in the northern Mexico state of Sonora after his arrest in the United States in July.

Ben Stokes slams ICC's over rate regulations

Ben Stokes slams ICC's over rate regulations

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Stokes' comments on the over rate came after both England and New Zealand were fined three points each from their World Test Championships tally

NOT OUT! 'Bunny hops' boundary catches will be illegal!

NOT OUT! 'Bunny hops' boundary catches will be illegal!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Boundary catches involving 'bunny hops', or multiple airborne touches outside the rope, have been deemed illegal by the Marylebone Cricket Club, with the new ruling set to be integrated into ICC's playing conditions this month and the MCC's laws from October next year.

WTC Final PIX: 14 wickets fall on Day 1 at Lord's

WTC Final PIX: 14 wickets fall on Day 1 at Lord's

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the WTC Final between Australia and South Africa at Lord's on Wednesday

Masood, Babar launch Pakistan fightback vs South Africa

Masood, Babar launch Pakistan fightback vs South Africa

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

The tourists went to the close on 213 for one in their second innings, but still trail South Africa by 208 runs after they were forced to follow-on having been bowled out for 194 earlier in the day.

'Sacrifice, Fight, Dominate': Gambhir's War Cry

'Sacrifice, Fight, Dominate': Gambhir's War Cry

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

India's Test team has entered a bold new era - one without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, or Ravichandran Ashwin - and the message from new head coach Gautam Gambhir is clear: it's time to fight, not just play.

South Africa aim for place in WTC final

South Africa aim for place in WTC final

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

South Africa are within touching distance of a place in next June's World Test Championship final at Lord's but must win at least one of their two Tests against Pakistan

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.

England beware: 'No hiding place when facing India'

England beware: 'No hiding place when facing India'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Charismatic England batter Joe Root has advocated consistency to counter India in the upcoming five-Test series, saying "there's no hiding place" when it comes to facing such an indomitable opponent.

Azhar slams India-Pak cricket hypocrisy: 'Play all or play none'

Azhar slams India-Pak cricket hypocrisy: 'Play all or play none'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Mohammed Azharuddin has weighed in on some of the most debated issues in cricket at the moment - the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup fixture

Bumrah is humility personified after winning top ICC honour

Bumrah is humility personified after winning top ICC honour

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'I'm very happy with the honour, but I don't let myself get too high'

Irrespective of repercussions, Starc 'heavily committed' to DC

Irrespective of repercussions, Starc 'heavily committed' to DC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Starc, who won the IPL last year with Kolkata Knight Riders, said having lack of information was also among the reasons he chose not to go back to India.

How S Africa can become Champions Trophy favourites?

How S Africa can become Champions Trophy favourites?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Former South African captain Graeme Smith is confident that his country will end its long wait for an ICC trophy in 2023, with the Champions Trophy and World Test Championship final on the horizon. He believes the team is in a strong position to break their drought and is focused on developing the nation's cricket ecosystem ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

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.

Big blow for Bangladesh ahead of India tour

Big blow for Bangladesh ahead of India tour

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The Bangladesh Cricket Board named a 16-member squad for the India tour, on Thursday.

ICC releases interesting new rules across formats

ICC releases interesting new rules across formats

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Stop clock for Tests, change in DRS protocol, short run penalty, the new rules across formats will come into effect from July 2.

'This Team India decision is beyond my understanding'

'This Team India decision is beyond my understanding'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'You are playing a World Test Championships final, and you don't pick the number one bowler in Test cricket.'

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

Rohit, Yashasvi Leave For WTC Final

Rohit, Yashasvi Leave For WTC Final

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'Off to England for the World Test Championship Final with the one and only Rohit Sharma.'

Australia overtake India to take top spot on WTC table

Australia overtake India to take top spot on WTC table

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Australia, following their eight-wicket win in the third and final Test against Pakistan at Sydney are on 56.25 percentage points and have pushed India to the second spot in the latest WTC standings issued by ICC on Saturday.

'Don't feel like they're my favourite'

'Don't feel like they're my favourite'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

'Hopefully, I can contribute to what's a successful summer for us.'

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.

'Time to make amends': Aus captain Cummins warns Team India

'Time to make amends': Aus captain Cummins warns Team India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Pat Cummins is looking at the upcoming five-Test series against India as a chance to 'make amends' for the successive defeats at home against their fierce rivals.