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Siraj returns as Team India drop squad for New Zealand ODIs

Siraj returns as Team India drop squad for New Zealand ODIs

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

While the first India vs New Zealand ODI will be played at Vadodara, the second match will get underway at Rajkot. The teams will face off for the final ODI of the series at Indore.

T20 World Cup: 'Job not over': Ishan Kishan dedicates award to fans

T20 World Cup: 'Job not over': Ishan Kishan dedicates award to fans

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Ishan Kishan dedicates his Player-of-the-Match award to Indian fans and teammates after a stellar performance against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup.

SEE: U19 WC hero Mhatre gets warm reception on homecoming

SEE: U19 WC hero Mhatre gets warm reception on homecoming

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

India U19 World Cup winners Ayush Mhatre and Udhav Mohan were given rousing welcomes at home after helping India clinch a record sixth world title in Zimbabwe.

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi praise team on Under-19 WC win

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi praise team on Under-19 WC win

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi congratulated India's U-19 team after their record sixth World Cup win, powered by Vaibhav Suryavanshi's stunning 175 against England in the final.

No truth to Laxman replacing Gambhir as Test coach: BCCI

No truth to Laxman replacing Gambhir as Test coach: BCCI

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has denied speculation that the Board has approached batting great V V S Laxman to take over as Team India's Test coach and replace Gautam Gambhir.

Huge change! KKR set to name Pandit's successor

Huge change! KKR set to name Pandit's successor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders to appoint Abhishek Nayar as head coach for IPL 2026, following the departure of Chandrakant Pandit.

'Intent always wins': Gambhir hails India's Asia Cup victory

'Intent always wins': Gambhir hails India's Asia Cup victory

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The triumph at the Dubai International Stadium marked India's ninth Asia Cup title and showcased the team's grit, character, and ability to perform under pressure.

Bronco Test: Team India's new fitness mantra

Bronco Test: Team India's new fitness mantra

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Roux, who first worked with India in the early 2000s, says while cricket has changed drastically in two decades, especially the volume of matches, his job remains the same, that is to prepare players physically so their skills can shine.

'Rohit had clarity and he deeply cared about the team'

'Rohit had clarity and he deeply cared about the team'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The legendary Rahul Dravid on Thursday reminisced on his time as Team India head coach and recalled how his strong bond with former T20I and Test captain Rohit Sharma contributed to a positive team environment.

After Oval high: India players head home quietly

After Oval high: India players head home quietly

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A large group of players, including Mohammed Siraj, the hero of the victory, boarded an Emirates flight early Tuesday morning, heading to Dubai en route to their respective home cities in India.

'One final push to make our country proud'

'One final push to make our country proud'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the crow as Team India were hosted by the Indian High Commission in London on Monday

Will County Experience Come in Handy for Indians?

Will County Experience Come in Handy for Indians?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

As Team India gear up for the much-anticipated Test series against England starting on Friday, several players in the squad will draw confidence from their county cricket experience.

Inside India's Dressing Room...

Inside India's Dressing Room...

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Laughter echoed off the walls, and as is tradition with every big win, the customary cake-cutting took centre stage.

While India Celebrated with Champagne, Shami Did THIS

While India Celebrated with Champagne, Shami Did THIS

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

One quiet moment stood out amid the jubilant scenes -- Mohammed Shami stepping off the stage just as his team-mates began spraying champagne.

Dravid to continue as Team India's Head Coach

Dravid to continue as Team India's Head Coach

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Dravid's first assignment in his second stint will be the tour of South Africa from December 10, which will have three ODIs and T20Is each and two Tests. The red-ball leg will start from December 26.

Gill tackles short ball as Team India sweats in nets

Gill tackles short ball as Team India sweats in nets

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Since recovering from a bout of dengue that forced him to miss India's first two World Cup fixtures Shubman Gill scored 26, 53 and 16. With 1,325 runs in ODIs to his credit this year, he looked good in all those innings but was unable to make it count.

BCCI picks Agarkar as Team India's chief selector

BCCI picks Agarkar as Team India's chief selector

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The BCCI on Tuesday named Ajit Agarkar as chairman of the Senior Men's Selection Committee.

Three Groups, 18 Balls, 6 Targets

Three Groups, 18 Balls, 6 Targets

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

As Team India gears up to bounce back in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, their preparations at The Gabba in Brisbane have taken a creative turn.

Good news for India as Shami bowls for an hour in the nets

Good news for India as Shami bowls for an hour in the nets

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Shami has been steadily rebuilding his form through domestic cricket. Making his Ranji Trophy return last November, he guided Bengal to a season-opening victory with a match haul of seven wickets.

Nayar reveals India's master plan to conquer Australia

Nayar reveals India's master plan to conquer Australia

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Team India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar provided insights into the team's preparations for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

PIX: Fans pack stadium as Team India practice

PIX: Fans pack stadium as Team India practice

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

India face South Africa in the 2nd T20I in Cuttack on Sunday.

SRH quickie Umran Malik selected as Team India's net bowler

SRH quickie Umran Malik selected as Team India's net bowler

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Malik had recently played for the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 and he also ended up recording the fastest delivery of the season.

Rohit, Kohli Arrive; India Hits The Nets!

Rohit, Kohli Arrive; India Hits The Nets!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

The Indian players got down to business on Friday with an intense session in the nets under the watchful eyes of head coach Gautam Gambhir.

What happened in India's Nets in Chennai

What happened in India's Nets in Chennai

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Virat Kohli spent about 45 minutes in the nets and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah bowled full tilt as the Indian cricket team on Friday began its preparations

Kohli Celebrates With His Family

Kohli Celebrates With His Family

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

'So proud bhai'.

'My favourite bowler is Bumrah': MS Dhoni

'My favourite bowler is Bumrah': MS Dhoni

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni picked Jasprit Bumrah as his favourite bowler, but the multiple World Cup-winning former Indian skipper refrained from selecting between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as batsman of his choice

Why having Gambhir as India's Coach is good for world cricket

Why having Gambhir as India's Coach is good for world cricket

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'Not just in India, but in world cricket, we need guys who are a little bit more aggressive and play the game a little bit harder.'

Special Thanks to Dravid: PM's heartfelt call to Team India

Special Thanks to Dravid: PM's heartfelt call to Team India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

PM Modi congratulated Rohit Sharma for his "splendid captaincy" and praised Virat Kohli for his performance in the final match.

'Good To Be Back'

'Good To Be Back'

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Rohit's form will be crucial to India's fortunes in the tournament as he will be expected to give explosive starts.

PIX: Kohli ready to return as Team India hit the nets

PIX: Kohli ready to return as Team India hit the nets

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The Indian team on Sunday began training for the decisive third and final Test against South Africa here, hoping to recover from the defeat in Johannesburg and claim its maiden series win in the Rainbow Nation.

OPPO replaces Star India as Team India sponsor

OPPO replaces Star India as Team India sponsor

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Mobile manufacturing company OPPO, on Tuesday, became the new sponsor of the Indian cricket team, replacing broadcasting giants Star India.

How Wankhede stadium shaped Virat Kohli's career

How Wankhede stadium shaped Virat Kohli's career

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

From World Cup titles to personal highs to heartbreaks, Virat Kohli witnesses it all at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium

Centre, states should work as 'Team India': Modi

Centre, states should work as 'Team India': Modi

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Reaching out to the states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Centre and states should work together as 'Team India' to solve national problems like they have worked to resolve issues like the Indo-Bangla Land Boundary Agreement.

Will Bumrah Bowl Spin Now?!

Will Bumrah Bowl Spin Now?!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Ashwin appeared to impart some of his off-spin expertise to Bumrah, who playfully bowled a few deliveries while emulating the renowned spinner's style.

SEE: Natarajan in the zone as Team India hit the nets

SEE: Natarajan in the zone as Team India hit the nets

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Since the Test specialists are also travelling, the red ball training will also happen along with usual white ball nets.

Should Sourav Ganguly replace Ravi Shastri as Team India Director?

Should Sourav Ganguly replace Ravi Shastri as Team India Director?

Rediff.com19 May 2015

With the new Board of Control for Cricket in India bosses meeting on Wednesday, speculation is rife that Team India Director Ravi Shastri will be replaced by former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

PIX: Cricket fever hits an all-time high in Lucknow

PIX: Cricket fever hits an all-time high in Lucknow

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

With over 50,000 ardent fans proudly sporting their Team India jerseys, the atmosphere was electric as they rallied behind skipper Rohit Sharma and his team

'I would look at Saina and Sindhu as team India'

'I would look at Saina and Sindhu as team India'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Pullela Gopichand, India's chief badminton coach, shares his views on the country's leading female players with Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com.

Dravid hails SKY's adaptability, growing cricketing IQ

Dravid hails SKY's adaptability, growing cricketing IQ

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

The coach seemed happy that Suryakumar Yadav is showing a different side to his batting

Why resting Bhuvneshwar was not as helpful as Team India believe

Why resting Bhuvneshwar was not as helpful as Team India believe

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Bhuvneshwar is again likely to be confined to the benches for his second successive marquee event, starting in England from May 30.