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'India's lower order batters working hard in the nets': Prasidh

'India's lower order batters working hard in the nets': Prasidh

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

The trio of Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj managed just four runs between them in the two innings of the first Test against England in Headingley.

'Pressure? Handled. History? Made'

'Pressure? Handled. History? Made'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Sachin Tendulkar was effusive in his praise for Akash Deep after India's thumping 336-run win at Edgbaston

'Gambhir is doing well, don't criticise him'

'Gambhir is doing well, don't criticise him'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Yograj also spoke of his son Yuvraj's reaction to captain Shubman Gill's blistering performance with the bat, which steered India to its first Test win at Edgbaston.

Mominul won't let unexpected captaincy affect his game

Mominul won't let unexpected captaincy affect his game

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Mominul said he was completely taken by surprise at the Bangladesh Cricket Board's decision to hand him the Test captaincy in place of banned Shakib Al Hasan.

'Shubman Gill will be a mix of both Rohit and Kohli'

'Shubman Gill will be a mix of both Rohit and Kohli'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

India's new Test captain Shubman Gill is a mix of his predecessors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli but he will be 'very much his own man' in the middle, said Jos Buttler.

SEE: Pant Makes History, KL Rahul's Gesture Goes Viral

SEE: Pant Makes History, KL Rahul's Gesture Goes Viral

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

KL Rahul, in a heartwarming gesture, folded his hands and bowed towards Pant in admiration, a clip that has since gone viral on social media.

'Never felt Gill was going to get out'

'Never felt Gill was going to get out'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill putting up a batting masterclass on a good pitch reflected his supreme confidence as India's new Test captain, senior spinner Ravindra Jadeja said on Thursday.

High on confidence, Akash Deep keyed on for India duty

High on confidence, Akash Deep keyed on for India duty

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'...when they feel that they need me for any format, they would summon. My job is to perform and be ready for call ups.'

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Between 2014 and 2019, he scored 21 centuries in just 55 Tests. Among these were seven double centuries, the most by an Indian in Test cricket. Remarkably, six of those double tons came within a span of just 22 Tests.

No rift! Rahane backs Jaiswal for England success

No rift! Rahane backs Jaiswal for England success

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Ajinkya Rahane is backing the flamboyant Yashasvi Jaiswal to shine on the tour of England thanks to his ability to perform multiple roles as opener.

10 Wickets. One Stage. Akash Deep Has Truly Arrived

10 Wickets. One Stage. Akash Deep Has Truly Arrived

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Former England captain Nasser Hussain was full of praise for Akash Deep

Was Riyan Parag the Dealbreaker? Inside Dravid's Royals Split

Was Riyan Parag the Dealbreaker? Inside Dravid's Royals Split

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Rahul Dravid's exit as Rajasthan Royals' head coach has more than what meets the eye

From 1932 To 2021: When India Reigned At Lord's

From 1932 To 2021: When India Reigned At Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

With the emergence of their battery of fast bowlers, India have turned the tide at Lord's with two of their victories coming from their last three Tests -- in 2014 and 2021.

Not Kohli... Shastri Sees Shades of This Great in Gill

Not Kohli... Shastri Sees Shades of This Great in Gill

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Gill scored a sensational 269 in the first innings and followed it up with 161 in the second-earning comparisons to Don Bradman from Shastri himself.

'Take a chill pill': Manjrekar blasts Gambhir

'Take a chill pill': Manjrekar blasts Gambhir

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

As India head into a series-deciding fifth Test, questions over Gambhir's tactics and temperament are growing louder.

Bangladesh name new ODI captain

Bangladesh name new ODI captain

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Mehidy Hasan Miraz named new Bangladesh ODI skipper

'A master and a gem': Gambhir, Pant salute Rohit

'A master and a gem': Gambhir, Pant salute Rohit

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Hours after Rohit made his understated retirement announcement on Instagram, Gambhir put the speculation to rest with a glowing tribute

Unfinished business! Rohit eyes 2027 World Cup trophy

Unfinished business! Rohit eyes 2027 World Cup trophy

Rediff.com8 May 2025

In what could be the final chapter of a glittering career, the batting stalwart is now fully focused on the 50-over format and bringing glory to the country in the 2027 ODI World Cup, his childhood coach Dinesh Lad said.

'Make Kohli Captain For England Tour!'

'Make Kohli Captain For England Tour!'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'I would give the captaincy to Virat for the Test series in England... Shubman Gill can be his VC for the tour.'

Babar's future uncertain in Pakistan team

Babar's future uncertain in Pakistan team

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The Bangladesh series will be the first stint for former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie as Pakistan's red-ball head coach.

Injury scare! DC, KKR captains hurt in same match

Injury scare! DC, KKR captains hurt in same match

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Both captains showed grit and leadership under pressure, but with the business end of the season approaching, their fitness will be closely monitored.

Gill's Vest Sparks Storm: Violation of BCCI Deal?

Gill's Vest Sparks Storm: Violation of BCCI Deal?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

As fans celebrated his bold leadership, a black Nike vest he sported during the drinks break has triggered questions about a potential breach of BCCI's apparel deal with Adidas.

'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

Was Kohli Pushed to Retire?

Was Kohli Pushed to Retire?

Rediff.com19 May 2025

On this week's Sports and Pastime podcast, Prem Panicker and Faisal Shariff discuss the likely reasons for Virat Kohli's Test retirement, his impact on Indian cricket and the debate surrounding his legacy.

Is Dhoni Taking A Dig at Rohit?

Is Dhoni Taking A Dig at Rohit?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'If your performance is not up to the mark and you are not performing but your captaincy is good -- then it becomes a problem for the team.'

Will Rohit's captaincy lead India to victory at Gabba?

Will Rohit's captaincy lead India to victory at Gabba?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

With the series locked at 1-1, Brisbane could well decide the course of the rubber and whether Rohit's men would continue to be the master of their fate in the ongoing World Test Championship.

Gill channels inner Kohli as tempers flare at Lord's

Gill channels inner Kohli as tempers flare at Lord's

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Gill clashed with England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, accusing them of deliberately wasting time.

'Off The Field Kohli Is Very Chilled Out'

'Off The Field Kohli Is Very Chilled Out'

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'The 2018 series win in Australia stands out in his captaincy.'

We have the blueprint to win away from home: Gill

We have the blueprint to win away from home: Gill

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Rohit, Virat and Ashwin have given us blueprint to win Tests away from home: Gill

After Rohit, Who??

After Rohit, Who??

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Prem Panicker and Faisal Shariff discuss Rohit Sharma's captaincy and his impact as a batsman and explore potential successors for Team India on a special episode of the Sports And Pastime podcast.

Gill vs Jaiswal: Asia Cup's Biggest Selection Dilemma

Gill vs Jaiswal: Asia Cup's Biggest Selection Dilemma

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India will kickstart their campaign on September 10 against the UAE. Media reports suggest that Gill could make his return to the T20I team, possibly as vice-captain.

Gavaskar wants Pant to succeed Kohli as Test captain

Gavaskar wants Pant to succeed Kohli as Test captain

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar wants Rishabh Pant to succeed Virat Kohli as the next India Test captain as he believes a sense of responsibility will make the glovesman a better cricketer in all forms of the game.

Why coach, new skipper should handle Bumrah with care

Why coach, new skipper should handle Bumrah with care

Rediff.com15 May 2025

It will require a lot of man management from young skipper Shubman Gill and the seasoned dressing room figurehead Gautam Gambhir to ensure that Jasprit Bumrah is accorded the respect and space he deserves.

'Kohli may give up white-ball captaincy to focus on batting'

'Kohli may give up white-ball captaincy to focus on batting'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Ravi Shastri also spoke on the relevance of split captaincy in COVID times.

Dhoni hands over CSK captaincy to Jadeja

Dhoni hands over CSK captaincy to Jadeja

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Mahendra Singh Dhoni handed over the Chennai Super Kings' captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja ahead of IPL 2022.

'Gill Will Learn As Captain'

'Gill Will Learn As Captain'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'Nobody comes as a complete captain.'

'Gill makes it look so easy on big stage'

'Gill makes it look so easy on big stage'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Hero of India's two global triumphs, 44-year-old Yuvraj had guided young Gill and India's T20 opener Abhishek Sharma during the Covid-19 lockdown when they even stayed at his Chandigarh bungalow.

India's England tour schedule out, first Test in June

India's England tour schedule out, first Test in June

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule on X.

India Now Have More Test Wins Than Losses

India Now Have More Test Wins Than Losses

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

It has been 4,302 days since India last lost a Test series at home.

'This Test Wasn't Rohit's Greatest'

'This Test Wasn't Rohit's Greatest'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Why did he overbowl Siraj and underbowl Ashwin?