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Should Kohli Continue As Opener?

Should Kohli Continue As Opener?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Afghanistan?

'It's going to be an all-rounder's game in coming days'

'It's going to be an all-rounder's game in coming days'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

'So, if one or two (batsmen) from the top-order can bowl it will definitely help the team, of course, depending on pitch conditions and situations. Also, it will be a surprise element to the opposition, if a batter can bowl.'

T20 World Cup: Samson, Chahal, Dube picked; Rahul axed

T20 World Cup: Samson, Chahal, Dube picked; Rahul axed

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

In a surprising move, KKR's batting sensation Rinku Singh was not picked in the 15-member squad.

T20 WC MVP Crown Eludes Rohit

T20 WC MVP Crown Eludes Rohit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Rohit Sharma did practically everything right in the T20 WC: He batted brilliantly, he captained even more capably, but he failed to top the most valuable player table. Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2024.

'I knew I could shine': Hardik Pandya silences critics

'I knew I could shine': Hardik Pandya silences critics

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Very emotional after the last six months: Hardik Pandya after India's T20 WC win

Shastri lauds Rohit as a batting and captaincy maestro

Shastri lauds Rohit as a batting and captaincy maestro

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Rohit has overtaken former skipper Dhoni as the most successful T20I captain with 49 wins in 62 matches.

Focus on Kohli as India aim to avoid series loss in Sri Lanka

Focus on Kohli as India aim to avoid series loss in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

India's previous bilateral ODI series defeat against Sri Lanka came way back in 1997.

T20 WC: All eyes on Kohli as India face Canada amid rain threat

T20 WC: All eyes on Kohli as India face Canada amid rain threat

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli's string of low scores would be a concern for India when they play against Canada in their final group match of the T20 World Cup.

Bumrah-Arshdeep Hold Key against England

Bumrah-Arshdeep Hold Key against England

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup semi-final against England?

Ind vs Afg: Will India sacrifice pace for Kuldeep's spin?

Ind vs Afg: Will India sacrifice pace for Kuldeep's spin?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

With head coach Rahul Dravid watching on, Kuldeep was bowling to an imaginary field against Rohit, who was beaten by the left-armer at the start of the session.

I don't see much harm in Impact Player rule: AB de Villiers

I don't see much harm in Impact Player rule: AB de Villiers

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The Proteas batter played for RCB from 2011-21.

T20 World Cup Final: Will India Make This One Big Change?

T20 World Cup Final: Will India Make This One Big Change?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Will India bring in Sanju Samson for the struggling Shivam Dube?

T20 World Cup: Rampaging India up against resolute SA in epic final

T20 World Cup: Rampaging India up against resolute SA in epic final

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

India will attempt to end its title drought against a South African side, which is unfamiliar with the winning feeling at major events.

SEE: Gambhir's heartfelt tribute to KKR fans

SEE: Gambhir's heartfelt tribute to KKR fans

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Gambhir, who recently stepped down as KKR's coach after leading them to their first title in a decade, posted an emotional farewell message.

Shocking! Selectors set to leave out Samson, Gill for T20 WC

Shocking! Selectors set to leave out Samson, Gill for T20 WC

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Sanju Samson, a strong contender for the US and Caribbean tour, faces competition due to his usual batting position at No. 3 for Rajasthan Royals.

T20 World Cup: Why India are the big favourites!

T20 World Cup: Why India are the big favourites!

Rediff.com28 May 2024

England's World Cup-winning former skipper Eoin Morgan picked India as his favourites to win the upcoming T20 World Cup.

India aim for clean sweep over struggling Sri Lanka

India aim for clean sweep over struggling Sri Lanka

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The fate of the series was decided after India swept aside Sri Lanka in the first two games, leaving the possibility of an embarrassing whitewash hanging over the hosts' heads.

PIX: SKY, Jaiswal, Bishnoi power India to series win

PIX: SKY, Jaiswal, Bishnoi power India to series win

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

IMAGES from the second T20 played between Sri Lanka and India in Pallekele on Sunday.

T20 WC PIX: India rout Australia, enter semis unbeaten

T20 WC PIX: India rout Australia, enter semis unbeaten

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 1 match between India and Australia, at Gros Islet, St Lucia, on Monday.

Hosts Kolkata Knight Riders wary of resurgent Delhi Capitals

Hosts Kolkata Knight Riders wary of resurgent Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

A resurgent Delhi Capitals will look to exploit Kolkata Knight Riders' bowling vulnerabilities and ascend to top-four in the table during their Indian Premier League match in Kolkata on Monday.

Will India Make Changes Against Australia?

Will India Make Changes Against Australia?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Australia?

DC Vs KKR: Who Took Best Catch? VOTE!

DC Vs KKR: Who Took Best Catch? VOTE!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

While a few catches were put down by both teams, there were some that stuck.

PHOTOS: India outplay England in Vizag

PHOTOS: India outplay England in Vizag

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'The wicket was good to bat on, a lot of the batters got starts but didn't convert. This win gives us a lot of confidence. Very proud of such a young squad.'

India eager to settle Rahul vs Pant debate in ODIs

India eager to settle Rahul vs Pant debate in ODIs

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The Gautam Gambhir-led Indian team management has an opportunity to decide who among KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will be India's long-term first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in ODIs

DC's Fraser-McGurk, Pant brace for battle vs on-fire RR

DC's Fraser-McGurk, Pant brace for battle vs on-fire RR

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The Capitals have been inconsistent so far, winning five and losing six of their last 11 games.

2nd Test, PIX: Gill century leaves England chasing record target

2nd Test, PIX: Gill century leaves England chasing record target

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and England in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

T20 WC: Focus on pitch as India take on wounded Pakistan

T20 WC: Focus on pitch as India take on wounded Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

A confident and well-adjusted India would look to capitalise on an unpredictable Pakistan during Sunday's T20 World Cup match.

Will India Bring In Kuldeep Against Pakistan?

Will India Bring In Kuldeep Against Pakistan?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup match against Pakistan?

'Indian fans are waiting to see England's 'Bazball' put to bed'

'Indian fans are waiting to see England's 'Bazball' put to bed'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Former England captain Nasser Hussain said that the Indian fans are waiting to put 'Bazball' to bed during the five-Test series against the Three Lions from January 25 onwards and said that Indian spinners and batters will outplay those of England on turning tracks.

PIX: How Team India celebrated T20 World Cup triumph!

PIX: How Team India celebrated T20 World Cup triumph!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Check out how India's players reacted after victory over South Africa in the final.

India erred by picking 4 spinners for T20 World Cup?

India erred by picking 4 spinners for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Former spinner Harbhajan Singh believes India made a mistake by picking four spinners for the T20 World Cup.

All eyes on Rahul as LSG face DC in play-offs battle

All eyes on Rahul as LSG face DC in play-offs battle

Rediff.com13 May 2024

There has been a lot of speculations about K L Rahul's future as LSG skipper after his 'public reprimand' by team owner Sanjiv Goenka.

Hardik's form a blip, says Raina, 'He'll shine vs Pak'

Hardik's form a blip, says Raina, 'He'll shine vs Pak'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The T20 World Cup will start on June 1 and will be played in venues in the USA and the Caribbean till June 29.

Rohit's captaincy was outstanding: Ponting

Rohit's captaincy was outstanding: Ponting

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Ricky Ponting hailed Rohit Sharma's 'outstanding' captaincy in India's thrilling six-run win over Pakistan.

DC Vs MI: Who Batted Best? Vote!

DC Vs MI: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Runs came in all directions at the Wankhede on Sunday.

Set for emotional homecoming, can Rishabh Pant & Co. overcome Sunrisers test?

Set for emotional homecoming, can Rishabh Pant & Co. overcome Sunrisers test?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

He walked on crutches in one of his first public appearances at Feroz Shah Kotla last year, but when an emotional Rishabh Pant walks out as captain of Delhi Capitals, he will need to put on his 'out of box' thinking cap to stop a marauding Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match in New Delhi on Saturday.

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

PHOTOS: India trounce Afghanistan in Indore, claim T20I series

PHOTOS: India trounce Afghanistan in Indore, claim T20I series

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

India's chase got off to a rocky start with captain Rohit Sharma being bowled out by Fazalhaq Farooqi (1-28) for a golden duck. But the 22-year-old Jaiswal built a 57-run partnership with Virat Kohli (29) that put India in the driving seat.

Jasprit Bumrah Beyond Numbers

Jasprit Bumrah Beyond Numbers

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

159 dismissals in 36 Tests, 149 dismissals in 89 ODIs, and 89 dismissals in 70 T20s are very good by any standards. And yet they don't speak to Bumrah's true value and his special appeal, notes Sreehari Nair.

Can Pant Guide DC To IPL 2024 Title?

Can Pant Guide DC To IPL 2024 Title?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Delhi Capitals finished 9th in IPL 2023. Will IPL 2024 be the year DC win its maiden title?