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Tim Paine steps in to shape Australia's next gen

Tim Paine steps in to shape Australia's next gen

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Former captain Tim Paine has been appointed coach of the Australia 'A' team for this season with the country approaching a transition to a new generation of players as a handful of Test stalwarts near retirement.

Shreyas Iyer's Fierce Reminder Goes Viral

Shreyas Iyer's Fierce Reminder Goes Viral

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has delivered a firm and timely reminder of the league's identity

Indian cricket in 2024: World Cup glory & home Test defeat

Indian cricket in 2024: World Cup glory & home Test defeat

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

There was plenty of action over the last 12 months that kept the loyal Indian fan interested.

More players may follow Pooran's path: Sammy warns

More players may follow Pooran's path: Sammy warns

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Pooran, 29, announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday, just eight months ahead of the T20 World Cup.

'No BCCI pressure': Rohit's Test retirement was his call

'No BCCI pressure': Rohit's Test retirement was his call

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Rohit Sharma's decision to retire from Test cricket was a personal one and the BCCI did not put any pressure on him to make that call, said Rajeev Shukla, vice-president of the board.

Gill views Test captaincy as a 'big opportunity'

Gill views Test captaincy as a 'big opportunity'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

'There is no particular style that I have to follow. I have played so much cricket so far and everyone knows my style of playing.'

Can England's bowlers stop Shubman Gill at Lord's?

Can England's bowlers stop Shubman Gill at Lord's?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Former England opener Mark Butcher feels the Indian Test captain has taken ownership of Virat Kohli's No 4 spot quite comfortably despite the 'enormous scrutiny'.

South African Walter named New Zealand coach

South African Walter named New Zealand coach

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Walter, who led South Africa to the semi-finals of the 2023 World Cup and final of last year's Twenty20 World Cup, is contracted through to the end of the 2028 World Cup, which New Zealand is co-hosting with Australia.

How India can finally win the Women's World Cup

How India can finally win the Women's World Cup

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Mithali Raj feels India can end their long-standing trophy drought if they seize key moments

'Gill must define what sort of team he wants India to be'

'Gill must define what sort of team he wants India to be'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Former Australia captain Greg Chappell believes Shubman Gill has displayed greatness with the bat and shown glimpses of his potential as a young captain.

Test format is 'bedrock of cricket': Jay Shah

Test format is 'bedrock of cricket': Jay Shah

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Newly-elected ICC Chairman Jay Shah on Tuesday said he will look to ensure that Test cricket forms the "bedrock" of the game in his tenure during which he will also try to "dismantle barriers that have hindered cricket's progress".

Flintoff's son part of Lions squad for India A series

Flintoff's son part of Lions squad for India A series

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Andrew Flintoff's 17-year-old son Rocky and fit-again pacer Chris Woakes were on Wednesday named in England Lions squad for the two four-day games against India A at home.

Ravi Shastri's shout-out to 'class player' Mandhana

Ravi Shastri's shout-out to 'class player' Mandhana

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Mandhana happy to score a ton in a format that 'is not a natural format for me.'

'Don't judge Rohit on a couple of low scores': Pollard

'Don't judge Rohit on a couple of low scores': Pollard

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard has defended Rohit Sharma's recent struggles in IPL 2025, saying the veteran batter should not be judged on a few low scores.

'I'll never forget this': Rabada on WTC glory

'I'll never forget this': Rabada on WTC glory

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The Proteas, under skipper Temba Bavuma, ended a 27-year-long drought for an ICC trophy by defeating Australia in the WTC final at Lord's recently with Rabada taking nine wickets in the match.

Saving Test Cricket! ICC's multi-million dollar rescue plan

Saving Test Cricket! ICC's multi-million dollar rescue plan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

ICC is mulling a dedicated fund of at least US$ 15 million for Test cricket that will help increase the players' match fee and address the migration of talent to T20 leagues.

'Indian cricket is in good shape because of IPL'

'Indian cricket is in good shape because of IPL'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

'...Now, we are dominating because we have the right facilities. We have the IPL, the richest board is India and India is the powerhouse'.

Young IPL stars set to light up T20 Mumbai League

Young IPL stars set to light up T20 Mumbai League

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Mhatre, Raghuvanshi, Kotian star attractions as 280 players go under the hammer

Playing in Kolkata a homecoming of sorts for MSD

Playing in Kolkata a homecoming of sorts for MSD

Rediff.com6 May 2025

It was at Eden in January 2001 that a young Dhoni, then representing Bihar, announced himself with a maiden first-class century -- a knock that now feels prophetic in retrospect.

'Warner's talent helped him avoid his contract getting ripped up'

'Warner's talent helped him avoid his contract getting ripped up'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke stated that David Warner's talent kept his contract from being "ripped up" early in his career.

'Tighten your technique..' Dada's blunt advice to Gill

'Tighten your technique..' Dada's blunt advice to Gill

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

"He needs to score a bit more runs when it's seaming and swinging": Sourav Ganguly urges Shubman Gill to step up as captain, batter in testing English conditions

Let's not panic: Manjkrekar on Ro-Ko retirement

Let's not panic: Manjkrekar on Ro-Ko retirement

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Manjrekar however, did flag India's overseas batting fragility.

'If Gill performs with the bat, his captaincy will flourish'

'If Gill performs with the bat, his captaincy will flourish'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

The Indian cricket team's upcoming tour of England will be an examination for new Test leader Shubman Gill, and his success as captain will depend on his own batting performance, reckons former India selector Saba Karim.

'We could've won 3-1': Shardul revisits 2021 draw

'We could've won 3-1': Shardul revisits 2021 draw

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

As India prepares for a much-anticipated five-match Test series in England, memories of the thrilling 2021 tour still linger, especially for Shardul Thakur, who played a pivotal role in that campaign.

What's G.R.E.A.T. About India's Edgbaston Win

What's G.R.E.A.T. About India's Edgbaston Win

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

India's historic first-ever Test win at Edgbaston by a massive 336 runs after losing the first Test was a triumph of Grit, Resilience, Excellence, Aggressiveness, and Tactfulness, a truly GREAT performance that will be remembered for years, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

Preity Z on IPL, Shreyas and that viral pic with Kohli

Preity Z on IPL, Shreyas and that viral pic with Kohli

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'...We are very happy that he is leading Punjab kings & happier we could get him in the auction as he was our first & only choice for captaincy...'

Young Indian star joins county side Hampshire

Young Indian star joins county side Hampshire

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Young India batter Tilak Varma has signed with Hampshire to play four matches in the ongoing Rothesay County Championship between June 22 and August 1.

'I love to lead': Iyer's take on captaincy pressure

'I love to lead': Iyer's take on captaincy pressure

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Shreyas Iyer is enjoying a golden run as captain, leading the Sobo Mumbai Falcons into the semi-finals of the Sobo Mumbai Falcons into the semi-finals League 2025.

Axar Patel: India's Mr. Reliable in white-ball cricket

Axar Patel: India's Mr. Reliable in white-ball cricket

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Axar Patel, once known as the 'poor man's Jadeja', has transformed into a crucial batting asset for India.

Leeds: India's young trio matches legends' 23-year-old feat

Leeds: India's young trio matches legends' 23-year-old feat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Here's a quick look back to the day when India erased a good chunk of the stigma of being poor travellers.

'IPL-winning Patidar deserves India recall'

'IPL-winning Patidar deserves India recall'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Rajat should be part of India's white ball set-up: Coach Khurasiya

How WPL turned Indian women into world-beaters

How WPL turned Indian women into world-beaters

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

India registered a dominant six-wicket win in the fourth T20I to seal their first-ever women's T20I series victory against England. With the win on Tuesday, the visitors have taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

Can India break Australian dominance in women's cricket?

Can India break Australian dominance in women's cricket?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Edulji identified spin bowling as one of India's key strengths, praising Deepti Sharma's consistent form since 2017 and her ability to hit in the final overs. She also mentioned the promising talent of Shreyanka Patil

Is Parag Reason For Samson's RR Exit?

Is Parag Reason For Samson's RR Exit?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'If you consider Parag for captaincy, how do you expect Samson to stay?'

Dravid on what went wrong for Royals in IPL 2025

Dravid on what went wrong for Royals in IPL 2025

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Rajasthan Royals struggled in IPL 2025, managing just three wins out of 13 matches to be placed ninth out of 10 teams.

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Gibbs said leadership develops with time, and Gill possesses the composure to grow into the role.

Journey with RR has been really great: Sanju

Journey with RR has been really great: Sanju

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Amidst strong speculation of him wanting to snap the ties with Rajasthan Royals, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said his long association with the IPL franchise has transformed his life and career.

'264 reasons to celebrate Rohit Sharma!'

'264 reasons to celebrate Rohit Sharma!'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The 'Hitman' turns 38! As Rohit Sharma celebrates his birthday, the cricketing world unites to salute a legend

Markram Reigns At Lord's As South Africa Triumph At Last!

Markram Reigns At Lord's As South Africa Triumph At Last!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Aiden Markram himself knows what he is capable of -- and how to express it on a cricket field. And South Africa will be the biggest beneficiary in the coming years.

'Unless Vaibhav Faces Success And Failure, He Won't Be A Great Player'

'Unless Vaibhav Faces Success And Failure, He Won't Be A Great Player'

Rediff.com1 May 2025

'He has to face both aspects of life to mature as a cricketer.'