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India retain No. 2 ranking after epic SCG draw

India retain No. 2 ranking after epic SCG draw

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

India are marginally ahead of third-placed New Zealand in the WTC points tally.

Have you met Dhoni? Tell us!

Have you met Dhoni? Tell us!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Share your memories of your meeting with the legendary cricketer.

When Shami played the 2015 WC with fractured knee

When Shami played the 2015 WC with fractured knee

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'The knee broke in the first match of the tournament, my thighs and knees had come to the same size, doctors had to take out fluids every day, I used to take three painkillers'

Dhoni is a talented wildlife photographer. Here's proof

Dhoni is a talented wildlife photographer. Here's proof

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

MS Dhoni shared growling glimpse of tiger from Kanha visit

Yuvraj Singh trolls Virat Kohli

Yuvraj Singh trolls Virat Kohli

Rediff.com18 May 2019

It was a light-hearted joke shared between old colleagues.

Hardik wins battle between Pandya brothers!

Hardik wins battle between Pandya brothers!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Hardik is making a comeback after the World Cup semifinal defeat against New Zealand in July as he was rested for the West Indies.

After BCCI rejection, ECB decides to not support ICC's FTP

After BCCI rejection, ECB decides to not support ICC's FTP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Will not support proposed FTP of 2023-31: ECB chairman Graves to ICC

Williamson back as No.1 in Test rankings; Kohli 4th

Williamson back as No.1 in Test rankings; Kohli 4th

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has reclaimed the No.1 position in the MRF Tyres ICC Men's Test Player Rankings after leading his side to the ICC World Test Championship title in Southampton last week.

'Test championship without India vs Pakistan makes no sense'

'Test championship without India vs Pakistan makes no sense'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Former pace great Waqar Younis said it doesn't make sense that the ICC World Test Championship don't feature any match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. The ICC World Test Championship features nine top-ranked Test teams, who will play six bilateral Test series against mutually chosen opponents with the top two nations with most points at the end of the league clashing in the final in England in June 2021.

India celebrates a famous win

India celebrates a famous win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The contest at Old Trafford didn't live up to the billing, but the Indian fans at the ground and in millions of homes in India weren't complaining.

'New Zealand outplayed India in all departments'

'New Zealand outplayed India in all departments'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

After New Zealand thrashed India by ten wickets in the first Test in Wellington on Monday, former cricketer VVS Laxman said the visitors were outplayed in all departments. This was New Zealand's 100th Test match win, while on the other hand World No 1 India suffered their first defeat in the ICC World Test Championship.

PIX: New Zealand humble India for World Test Championship crown

PIX: New Zealand humble India for World Test Championship crown

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Images from Day 6 of the ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand, at The Hampshire Bowl, in Southampton, on Wednesday.

Kohli sees no logic in WTC points distribution

Kohli sees no logic in WTC points distribution

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Kohli wants to focus on the things which the hosts can control like playing good cricket in the upcoming games.

'Underdogs' West Indies ready for Indian challenge

'Underdogs' West Indies ready for Indian challenge

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Captain Kieron Pollard doesn't mind West Indies' underdog tag against India and said his team will look to focus on the basics to get a favourable result in the limited-over series beginning on Friday.

Pujara can't keep his eyes away from pink ball

Pujara can't keep his eyes away from pink ball

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Indian players are gearing up themselves at the Holkar Cricket Stadium for the pink ball Test match against Bangladesh.

India a really hard opposition to play against: Taylor

India a really hard opposition to play against: Taylor

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Senior New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor said India has set the bar really high and considering their bench strength, it will be an extremely tough battle for his team during the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final, in Southampton from June 18.

Pakistani cricketer Hasan to marry Indian girl Arzoo

Pakistani cricketer Hasan to marry Indian girl Arzoo

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The 25-year-old Hasan fell in love with Shamia Arzoo during the World Cup held in the UK.

Ashwin and Jadeja should both play in WTC final, says Prasad

Ashwin and Jadeja should both play in WTC final, says Prasad

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Former pacer Venkatesh Prasad feels that a high-on-resources India has got all bases covered to get past a high-on-confidence New Zealand in the ICC World Test Championship final, starting in Southampton from June 18.

I didn't announce any retirement: Gayle

I didn't announce any retirement: Gayle

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The Jamaican, who made 72 off 41 balls, was applauded by the Indian players as he walked off after being dismissed in the 12th over of West Indies innings. He raised his bat, helmet perched on top of it, and the crowd continued to cheer, wondering if it was the last time they would see him bat.

Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka postponed due to COVID-19

Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka postponed due to COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Bangladesh was scheduled to tour Sri Lanka next month for a three-Test series.

Former player unhappy with Yorkshire's racism probe

Former player unhappy with Yorkshire's racism probe

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

The investigation was initiated in September last year to look into allegations made by the off-spinner stretching back to 2008.

ODIs: How India fared under Captain Kohli

ODIs: How India fared under Captain Kohli

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Did Virat Kohli deserve to be replaced as India's ODI captain? Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers.

Dhoni was a more natural wicketkeeper compared to others, says Saha

Dhoni was a more natural wicketkeeper compared to others, says Saha

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

India Test wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha said that Mahendra Singh Dhoni was more natural with the wicketkeeping gloves as compared to others who have played a similar role in cricket.

Rohit rises to career-best eighth in ICC Test rankings

Rohit rises to career-best eighth in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

India opener Rohit Sharma has progressed six places to a career-best eighth position in the MRF Tyres ICC men's Test player rankings after a fine performance in the low-scoring third Test against England in Ahmedabad.

World T20: Take this slam-bang quiz

World T20: Take this slam-bang quiz

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Are you ready to play a World T20 quiz? Get started. You have six seconds to answer each question, and you can score as much runs as the time you take to answer.

'Our batting has not clicked'

'Our batting has not clicked'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'The only issue for me as far as the Indian team is concerned is the batting.' 'When we lost in New Zealand, the batting was the major issue.'

Kohli & Co. sweat it out ahead of England tour

Kohli & Co. sweat it out ahead of England tour

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The BCCI on Monday shared a clip of the team's gym session on Twitter.

NZ vs SL series to launch ICC Test Championship

NZ vs SL series to launch ICC Test Championship

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The inaugural edition will see top nine Test teams -- Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the West Indies -- fight for the top honours in 72 Test matches across 27 series over the next two years

India vs Pakistan: The FIVE Big Battles

India vs Pakistan: The FIVE Big Battles

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

A look at 5 key battles in Sunday's clash at the T20 World Cup in Dubai.

Bangladesh to split Pakistan tour

Bangladesh to split Pakistan tour

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Last month, Bangladesh agreed to play T20 matches in Pakistan but said Tests would have to be played at a neutral venue because of security concerns.

Check out India's tour of Australia

Check out India's tour of Australia

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

India's tour OF Australia will begin with a three-match ODI series starting on November 27, followed by as many T20Is and a four-match Test series.

'Reverse swing master, GOAT Anderson like fine wine'

'Reverse swing master, GOAT Anderson like fine wine'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

"It reminded me a little bit of Flintoff in 2005 and the impact of that over to Ponting and Langer, but in the context of this game it was huge," Root said.

ICC T20 WC could be shifted out of India to UAE: PCB

ICC T20 WC could be shifted out of India to UAE: PCB

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Reminded that India had planned to host a home series against England and also the Indian Premier League in the first quarter of 2021, Khan said a clear picture would come only by April.

What are Australian cricket's WAGs up to in England?

What are Australian cricket's WAGs up to in England?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The WAGs stood in the stands soaking in the opening day's action.

Kohli ends year on top of ICC Test rankings

Kohli ends year on top of ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

India captain Virat Kohli will end the year as the top ranked batsman while Ajinkya Rahane slipped a rung to be seventh in the latest ICC Test rankings issued on Tuesday. Kohli (928) remained 17 points ahead of Australia's Steve Smith who occupied the second spot while New Zealand skipper Kane Willamson (864) ends the year at number three.

India will beat England 3-0 or 3-1, says Gambhir

India will beat England 3-0 or 3-1, says Gambhir

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Former opener Gautam Gambhir picked India as the firm favourites for the upcoming Test series against England. He believes India will register an emphatic 3-0 or 3-1 victory in the four-Test series, starting in Chennai on February 5.

NZ keeper Watling to retire after WTC final vs India

NZ keeper Watling to retire after WTC final vs India

Rediff.com11 May 2021

BJ Watling will be retiring from international cricket after the tour of England.

'Another strike on Pakistan': Leaders on India's win

'Another strike on Pakistan': Leaders on India's win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

'Every Indian is feeling proud and celebrating this impressive win'

Dhoni always gave players belief and confidence: Bravo

Dhoni always gave players belief and confidence: Bravo

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Eulogising the charismatic Mahendra Singh Dhoni, West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo says the former India skipper had the quality to absorb pressure and handle tough match situations without panicking.

I would back Gill to open with Rohit in WTC final: Laxman

I would back Gill to open with Rohit in WTC final: Laxman

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Young opener Shubman Gill is looking in good rhythm and should continue to open the innings alongside Rohit Sharma in the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand, former India batsman VVS Laxman said on Tuesday.