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Will Bumrah play in IPL 2025? Here's what coach said..

Will Bumrah play in IPL 2025? Here's what coach said..

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene on Friday said star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was still recuperating from a back injury and that the team was waiting for him to be cleared by the National Cricket Academy (NCA).

No Smog, No Excuses: Varun Chakravarthy Bamboozles Brook Again

No Smog, No Excuses: Varun Chakravarthy Bamboozles Brook Again

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Harry Brook, the English middle-order batter, faced criticism after being dismissed by Varun Chakravarthy for the second consecutive time in the ongoing T20I series against India.

Travis Head fit to face India in MCG thriller

Travis Head fit to face India in MCG thriller

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Australia heaved a major sigh of relief on Wednesday after skipper Pat Cummins declared run-machine Travis Head fit for the Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks silence after BGT defeat

Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks silence after BGT defeat

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal on Monday termed his maiden tour of Australia a learning experience and vowed to come back stronger

Reset your mind: De Villiers' advice to struggling Kohli

Reset your mind: De Villiers' advice to struggling Kohli

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli's former Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate AB de Villiers has advised the struggling Indian batter to "reset" his mind

'I Was Just Getting Bumrah'd'

'I Was Just Getting Bumrah'd'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'He's the toughest bowler I've ever faced.'

Consistency is key to Australia's success

Consistency is key to Australia's success

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

'I didn't know that we'd won kind of everything until half an hour ago but that's always the aim.'

Should Rohit Sharma return to open?

Should Rohit Sharma return to open?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Rohit, who had missed the first Test, dropped down to the number six spot in the pink ball Test after KL Rahul excelled at the top in the series opener in his absence.

'He will be the next India captain'

'He will be the next India captain'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Sunil Gavaskar is in awe of Jasprit Bumrah's leadership qualities and reckons the peerless fast bowler will succeed Rohit Sharma as the next captain of the Indian team

Super Smith reaches more than one landmark in Galle!

Super Smith reaches more than one landmark in Galle!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

After seeing a lifeline fall his way, Smith never looked back and went on to complete his 35th Test ton.

Amitabh, Ambani, Aamir Cheer Team India

Amitabh, Ambani, Aamir Cheer Team India

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Britain's Prince Edward and former prime minister Rishi Sunak were also at the game.

Virat Kohli's Glorious Seven, Outpacing The Don

Virat Kohli's Glorious Seven, Outpacing The Don

Rediff.com13 May 2025

From July 2016 to October 2019, in just 1,176 days, Kohli crafted seven double centuries, including six at home. He still holds the record for most Test double centuries by a captain and an Indian cricketer.

'3 loose shots': Shastri on why India collapsed at MCG

'3 loose shots': Shastri on why India collapsed at MCG

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has attributed the national team's defeat in the fourth Test in Melbourne to 'poor shot selection on either side of the middle session' on Day 5.

'Jaiswal has cricketing world at his feet'

'Jaiswal has cricketing world at his feet'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Gavaskar, a revered opener during his playing days, said the 22-year-old Jaiswal has "the cricketing world at his feet".

Jurel To Replace Pant In Sydney Test?

Jurel To Replace Pant In Sydney Test?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Rishabh Pant may be dropped for the final Test in the Border Gavaskar series.

Cummins snubbed! Bumrah leads star-studded Test team

Cummins snubbed! Bumrah leads star-studded Test team

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Cricket Australia named Bumrah as the captain of its Test team of the year, which also features Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Shami set to join Team India in Australia?

Shami set to join Team India in Australia?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Mohammed Shami has made a stunning return to competitive cricket after a year-long injury layoff, excelling for Bengal in their Ranji Trophy victory against Madhya Pradesh. Shami's impressive performance included seven wickets across two innings and a quickfire 37 with the bat, helping Bengal secure a narrow 11-run win.

Is Nehra IPL 2025's Best Coach?

Is Nehra IPL 2025's Best Coach?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

In an era dominated by analytics and rigid strategies, Ashish Nehra blends old-school instinct with modern know-how to stunning effect.
His infectious energy, keen eye for detail, and exceptional man-management have turned the Gujarat Titans into one of the IPL's most consistent and formidable teams.

'Why Always The Spotlight on Kohli?'

'Why Always The Spotlight on Kohli?'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

'For a player like Kohli, who has scored so many runs, I feel it's best if that decision is left to him.'

'Momentum is with Australia, not India'

'Momentum is with Australia, not India'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Australia levelled the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-1 with a 10-wicket win in the day-night Test after losing the first Test at Perth by 295 runs.

Proud of You, Dadda: Angad Bumrah

Proud of You, Dadda: Angad Bumrah

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah now holds an exceptional record of 203 Test wickets at an average of 19.42 -- the first bowler ever to achieve 200 wickets at an average under 20 in the longest format.

'Thank you Gavaskar sir...but there is only one MSD, I am happy to be Dhruv'

'Thank you Gavaskar sir...but there is only one MSD, I am happy to be Dhruv'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

He might be drawing comparisons with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, but wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel on Friday said nobody can quite match up to the former India captain and he would rather focus on carving his own niche in international cricket.

'We were unfortunate not to have Bumrah on the last day'

'We were unfortunate not to have Bumrah on the last day'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

India suffered a 1-3 defeat in the five-match series in Australia, bringing to an end their decade-long dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Mumbai Cricket Icon Milind Rege Passes Away

Mumbai Cricket Icon Milind Rege Passes Away

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

A revered figure in India's domestic circuit, Milind Rege played A crucial role in Mumbai's 42nd Ranji Trophy triumph last season after coming on board as Cricket Advisor.

'Rohit Should Smash It, Have A Blast'

'Rohit Should Smash It, Have A Blast'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'I want him to get out there, smash it, try and win this Test match.'

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rohit Sharma's Test Career In Numbers

Rediff.com9 May 2025

All 12 of Rohit's Test hundreds came in the winning cause for India.

Gavaskar rubbishes Kohli-Rohit rift rumours

Gavaskar rubbishes Kohli-Rohit rift rumours

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'Kohli will get runs whether he is playing under Rohit or anybody else.

Big Shoes to Fill! Who'll Take Kohli's Legacy Forward?

Big Shoes to Fill! Who'll Take Kohli's Legacy Forward?

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli follows Rohit into retirement: Can Next Gen stars emulate India's batting luminaries?

Bumrah named ICC Player of Month for December!

Bumrah named ICC Player of Month for December!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah has been awarded the ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2024, following his exceptional performance during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia.

McSweeney in fray but Head could open in Sri Lanka

McSweeney in fray but Head could open in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Australia announced a 16-member squad on Thursday with several fresh faces added to the group that played India in the fifth and final Test at Sydney last week. Australia won the marquee series 3-1.

Virat Kohli forced to miss Ranji match

Virat Kohli forced to miss Ranji match

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli will miss Delhi's upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra due to persistent neck stiffness.

CA 'grateful to the BCCI'

CA 'grateful to the BCCI'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

'This Border-Gavaskar Trophy (series) has had the biggest Boxing Day crowd ever passing the Ashes and the series is so delicately poised now, it is living up to every hype.'

Rohit back in Ranji Trophy after a decade!

Rohit back in Ranji Trophy after a decade!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma and young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal were named in Mumbai's squad for their Ranji Trophy fixture against Jammu and Kashmir.

It Wasn't About Money: Pant Hits Back

It Wasn't About Money: Pant Hits Back

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Rishabh Pant strongly refuted Sunil Gavaskar's claims that he might have quit Delhi Capitals following disagreements over his retention fee.

Bahutule to mentor Royals' spinners in IPL 2025

Bahutule to mentor Royals' spinners in IPL 2025

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Former India cricketer Sairaj Bahutule is set to join Rajasthan Royals as a spin bowling coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Why Did Rohit Sharma Abruptly End Test Career?

Why Did Rohit Sharma Abruptly End Test Career?

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Was it a lack of confidence about whether he would perform in England that influenced his decision? asks K R Nayar.

Rohit 'Opts Out' Of 5th Test: Report

Rohit 'Opts Out' Of 5th Test: Report

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Multiple reports indicate that captain Rohit Sharma will be 'rested' for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

'Pant Should Be Criticised...'

'Pant Should Be Criticised...'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'He is a great player not scoring enough runs & that's the crux of it.'

'Bumrah Or Rahul Should Captain India'

'Bumrah Or Rahul Should Captain India'

Rediff.com23 May 2025

'At this stage, I want a senior cricketer to take up the captaincy and see the Indian team through this transition phase.'

Contract windfall likely for Shreyas, Kuldeep, Axar!

Contract windfall likely for Shreyas, Kuldeep, Axar!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Star spinner Kuldeep Yadav and all-rounder Axar Patel are likely to be promoted from Grade B to Grade A in the BCCI central contract list as the parent body is expected to announce the contracts for the 2025-26 season by the end of this week,