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Australia name three uncapped pacemen for South Africa tour

Australia name three uncapped pacemen for South Africa tour

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Spinner Nathan Lyon, top order batsman Usman Khawaja and all-rounder Moises Henriques have been omitted after being selected in the squad that defeated Sri Lanka 4-1 away

Vettori to miss Black Caps' South African tour

Vettori to miss Black Caps' South African tour

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Veteran left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori will reportedly be missing New Zealand's tour to South Africa starting later this month due to an Achilles tendon injury.

Lanka police meet Perera, Herath over fixing claims

Lanka police meet Perera, Herath over fixing claims

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Cricketers from the team of the Emirald Isle are under suspicion following their dismal performance in the recently concluded New Zealand tour

SLC appoint Mathews as Test, ODI captain

SLC appoint Mathews as Test, ODI captain

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Allrounder Angelo Mathews has been appointed Sri Lanka's Test and ODI captain, replacing Mahela Jayawardene, for a period of one year.

Ravi Jain to be media manager on Lankan tour

Ravi Jain to be media manager on Lankan tour

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

DDCA joint secretary Ravi Jain will be the media manager of the Indian cricket team on the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh may drop Pak tour due to security concerns

Bangladesh may drop Pak tour due to security concerns

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Bangladesh are unlikely to tour Pakistan next month due to security concerns, despite making a commitment to do so at an International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting in October.

ICC confirms CT 2025 Hybrid Model, India vs Pakistan in UAE

ICC confirms CT 2025 Hybrid Model, India vs Pakistan in UAE

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

According to a top ICC source, the decision was more or less finalised during an informal meeting between the body's new president Jay Shah and the Board of Directors, including Pakistan, at its headquarters in Dubai on Thursday.

10 Tests in 4 months: Gambhir under pressure?

10 Tests in 4 months: Gambhir under pressure?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid is expecting his successor Gautam Gambhir to do a "great" job with the national team.

The Strange Cases Of Sanju, Siraj, Karun

The Strange Cases Of Sanju, Siraj, Karun

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Sanju Samson will feel hard done by after being left out and so will Mohammed Siraj.

Lanka appoint Rumesh Ratnayake as interim coach

Lanka appoint Rumesh Ratnayake as interim coach

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Former pace bowler Rumesh Ratnayake has been appointed Sri Lanka's coach for the tour of Australia beginning next month, the head of the country's newly-appointed interim cricket committee said on Friday.

'Is one day cricket dying?' asks Yuvraj

'Is one day cricket dying?' asks Yuvraj

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Poor turnout for the third and final ODI in Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday raised serious questions about the relevance of the 50-over format

Axar's batting has come on in leaps and bounds: Dravid

Axar's batting has come on in leaps and bounds: Dravid

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Axar Patel took two wickets before he smashed a swashbuckling 65 off just 31 deliveries in the second T20 against Sri Lanka in Pune on Thursday.

Cummins returns, but who's missing from Aus CT squad?

Cummins returns, but who's missing from Aus CT squad?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Pat Cummins will captain Australia at the Champions Trophy after being named in a preliminary 15-man squad also featuring fellow quick Josh Hazlewood on Tuesday.

Will Indian cricket team tour Pakistan?

Will Indian cricket team tour Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

BCCI puts Asia Cup in Pakistan on Indian team's roster for 2023

'People can take women's cricket seriously now'

'People can take women's cricket seriously now'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Harmanpreet led from the front with her seventh women's ODI century as India defeated England by 13 runs in a high-scoring decider in Chester-le-Street, Durham on Tuesday to clinch the three-match series 2-1, following their 3-2 triumph in the WT20Is earlier.

PHOTOS: Sensational SKY powers India to series win

PHOTOS: Sensational SKY powers India to series win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Images from the third and final T20 International between India and Sri Lanka.

De Kock happy with South Africa Test captaincy 'for now'

De Kock happy with South Africa Test captaincy 'for now'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Quinton de Kock was a surprise pick for the South African summer, only because both he and director of cricket Graeme Smith have previously said the burden of captaincy across all three formats would be too much for the wicketkeeper.

SL-Australia tour match ends in draw

SL-Australia tour match ends in draw

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Sri Lanka's only tour match before their three-Test series against Australia ended in a draw in Canberra on Saturday when they declared on 396 for six at lunch on day three.

PM returns home after three-nation tour

PM returns home after three-nation tour

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday returned home after wrapping up his two-day Sri Lanka visit, the first by an Indian premier in over 25 years.

No overwhelming favourite as Champions Trophy returns

No overwhelming favourite as Champions Trophy returns

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Fans can expect a wide open tournament in the absence of an overwhelming favourite in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

England jolted ahead of Multan Test

England jolted ahead of Multan Test

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

'It's always frustrating to miss out. I've got some good things to focus on, so even though I'm not playing I've got a goal in mind.'

England pacer Wood urged to not lift his kids

England pacer Wood urged to not lift his kids

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'There is nothing I can really do on my right side'

India to play opening ODI vs SL in Hambantota on July 22

India to play opening ODI vs SL in Hambantota on July 22

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

India's five-match ODI series and one T20 International against Sri Lanka will be played from July 22 to August 7 across three venues.

Rohit heaps praise on Sanju Samson

Rohit heaps praise on Sanju Samson

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

India skipper Rohit Sharma lauded Sanju Samson after the seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 International, in Dharamsala, on Saturday, saying the talented batter showed how well he can play in the limited-overs' format.

Lanka selectors ask players to clear availability for England

Lanka selectors ask players to clear availability for England

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

With the contract dispute between Sri Lanka Cricket and the players yet to resolved, the selectors have asked players to come clear on their availability for the forthcoming tour of Ireland and England.

Cummins' IPL stint over; set to return home with injury

Cummins' IPL stint over; set to return home with injury

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders pace spearhead Pat Cummins will not take part in the remainder of IPL 2022 and has left for home after suffering a minor hip injury.

ECB monitoring Lanka crisis

ECB monitoring Lanka crisis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2003

Sri Lankans miss vital practice

Sri Lankans miss vital practice

Rediff.com26 Nov 2005

Play was abandoned on the opening day of Sri Lanka's three-day tour opener against the Board\nPresident's XI following wet ground conditions.

1st ODI: Rabada, Shamsi set up South Africa's win against Lanka

1st ODI: Rabada, Shamsi set up South Africa's win against Lanka

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and spinner Tabraiz Shamsi picked up four wickets each to set up South Africa's five-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the first one-day international at Dambulla on Sunday.

Country first, then Bengal, says Murali

Country first, then Bengal, says Murali

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Bengal may be excited about having roped in Test cricket's leading wicket-taker Muttiah Muralitharan to revive its fortunes in the Ranji Trophy Plate League, but the Sri Lankan off-spinner says he is yet to sign a formal contract and his priority is his country. Speaking from Colombo on Tuesday, Muralitharan said he is still unsure about his availability though the Sri Lankan Cricket Board has given him a go-ahead.

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

A wake-up call for Indian cricket?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Save Jasprit Bumrah, whose injury-prone body and exceptional skills demand workload management, questions are now being raised as to why the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja opted out of Duleep Trophy.

1st Test: Anderson rips through Lanka batting to seal big England win

1st Test: Anderson rips through Lanka batting to seal big England win

Rediff.com21 May 2016

England fast bowler James Anderson took five wickets to inspire the hosts to a crushing victory over Sri Lanka by an innings and 88 runs in the first Test in Leeds on Saturday.

Long break done, Anderson hungry for action in subcontinent

Long break done, Anderson hungry for action in subcontinent

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

'Certainly, I've had some success at Galle, and I know some of the other seamers have as well, so it is certainly not doom and gloom for the seamers. We've got to be ready to put in a big shift.'

Proteas to miss De Kock, Ngidi for Lanka ODIs

Proteas to miss De Kock, Ngidi for Lanka ODIs

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

South Africa won their T20 series against world champions West Indies and Ireland, and will once again be captained by Temba Bavuma in both formats.

Dravid presents Kohli special cap on 100th Test

Dravid presents Kohli special cap on 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

It was a special day for Virat Kohli at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Friday as he complete the landmark of 100 Test matches.

Beleaguered Gambhir gets Shastri backing

Beleaguered Gambhir gets Shastri backing

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Gambhir was named India Head Coach in July after the end of Rahul Dravid's tenure.

Amazing Ashwin Scales New Peak!

Amazing Ashwin Scales New Peak!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

He overtook Australian spinner Nathan Lyon to become the seventh highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.

India's tour of SL advanced by a day

India's tour of SL advanced by a day

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

The fixture of India's limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka starting next month has been revised with the first One-Day International advanced by a day to include a reserve day in case of weather interruptions.

Kusal Mendis puts Lanka on course for big total vs Bangladesh

Kusal Mendis puts Lanka on course for big total vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Kusal Mendis remained unbeaten on 166 and combined in a fourth-wicket partnership of 196 with Asela Gunaratne to put Sri Lanka on course for a big first innings total against Bangladesh on the first day of the opening Test at Galle on Tuesday.

South Africa tour to West Indies on hold indefinitely

South Africa tour to West Indies on hold indefinitely

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

South Africa's director of cricket Graeme Smith does not expect the national team to be back in action until November at the earliest and confirmed the scheduled tour of West Indies has been postponed indefinitely. Cricket West Indies chief executive Johnny Grave said last week they are hopeful of hosting South Africa in September for either two Tests or five T20 Internationals, but Smith has made clear that will not happen.