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'Rohit can be the perfect No 5 in Test cricket'

'Rohit can be the perfect No 5 in Test cricket'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has advised Rohit Sharma to change his position in the batting line-up to regain his touch in Tests

'If he is hearing me': Ganguly's challenge to Rohit

'If he is hearing me': Ganguly's challenge to Rohit

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Sourav Ganguly stressed the need for India to discover their form in England and backed skipper Rohit Sharma to lead the turnaround.

Bumrah could miss early part of IPL 2025

Bumrah could miss early part of IPL 2025

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

It is also learnt that the physios at the BCCI Centre of Excellence has not set a specific time frame for him to return to action, even though Bumrah has been steadily increasing his workload at nets and match simulations.

Jadeja sparks retirement speculation

Jadeja sparks retirement speculation

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has fueled retirement speculation after posting a cryptic image of his Test jersey on his Instagram story.

Will The Knights Rule IPL 2025?

Will The Knights Rule IPL 2025?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

With a power-packed batting line-up, match-winning spinners and a solid pace attack, champions KKR are once again the team to beat.

Why Rohit Wants To Stay Test Captain

Why Rohit Wants To Stay Test Captain

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma has expressed his desire to remain captain for a transitional period while urging the Board to continue their search for a new leader.

India test fires 2 surface to air missiles in 2 days

India test fires 2 surface to air missiles in 2 days

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

The missile showcased its precision and capability to neutralise targets, the statement said.

Jaiswal out of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy semi-final

Jaiswal out of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy semi-final

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Jaiswal has featured in just one Ranji Trophy match this season, scoring 4 and 26 in Mumbai's group-stage loss to Jammu and Kashmir.

'There are two different Varun Chakravarthys'

'There are two different Varun Chakravarthys'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav believes spinner Varun Chakravarthy has been a different player since his comeback to international cricket last year.

Will Australia stick with Smith as opener in India Tests?

Will Australia stick with Smith as opener in India Tests?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Following David Warner's retirement from Tests, Steve Smith opened the batting for Australia in series against West Indies and New Zealand.

India tests shield against missiles with 5000 km range

India tests shield against missiles with 5000 km range

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The flight test fully met all the trial objectives validating complete network centric warfare weapon system, the defence ministry said.

First time in India! Test match called off without a ball being bowled

First time in India! Test match called off without a ball being bowled

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

This was only the eighth time in Test cricket history that a match was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

Green, Marsh will bowl a bit more in India Tests: Cummins

Green, Marsh will bowl a bit more in India Tests: Cummins

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins expects greater workload with the ball for all-rounders Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh against India

Shami's workload in focus ahead of Champions Trophy

Shami's workload in focus ahead of Champions Trophy

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

The 34-year-old not being picked for the first two T20s raised questions over his fitness but Kotak said the veteran pacer has no issues on that front.

Blow for Australia! Captain Cummins set to miss Champions Trophy

Blow for Australia! Captain Cummins set to miss Champions Trophy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Australia captain Pat Cummins is all but ruled out of the Champions Trophy while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt for the tournament.

Taare Zameen Pe: Indian cricket stars FAIL on Ranji return

Taare Zameen Pe: Indian cricket stars FAIL on Ranji return

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

But they seemed to learn nothing from their past mistakes.

Having family on tour important for players: Buttler

Having family on tour important for players: Buttler

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

England captain Jos Buttler has defended the presence of families on long overseas tours.

Eden Gardens T20I Was More Than Just A Game

Eden Gardens T20I Was More Than Just A Game

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The first T20I between India and England at Eden Gardens was a significant event for multiple reasons.

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

Pant Vs Jaiswal: BCCI Split On Next Test Captain

Pant Vs Jaiswal: BCCI Split On Next Test Captain

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

India might move away from having three different captains for three formats. Instead, the selectors are leaning towards a structure similar to Australia's, where Pat Cummins leads the Test and ODI teams while being supported by a strong vice-captain.

Rohit FLOPS again! Mumbai in trouble against J&K

Rohit FLOPS again! Mumbai in trouble against J&K

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma's poor form in red-ball cricket continued as he fell for a 19-ball 3 before Mumbai conceded a first-innings lead against Jammu and Kashmir

Ranji Trophy: J&K stun champions Mumbai

Ranji Trophy: J&K stun champions Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Jammu and Kashmir caused a major upset in the Ranji Trophy as they shocked defending champions Mumbai by five wickets on Saturday.

Gavaskar expects Indian selectors to take bold decisions

Gavaskar expects Indian selectors to take bold decisions

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

One of the factors that contributed to the downfall of the Indian team was the shambolic batting display throughout the series. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja thoroughly underperformed.

'Batters Need To Bat With Discipline'

'Batters Need To Bat With Discipline'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'I do not believe this has happened due to extreme aggression.'

Pant to play Delhi's next Ranji match, no word from Kohli yet

Pant to play Delhi's next Ranji match, no word from Kohli yet

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

According to ESPNCricinfo, Shubman Gill has also confirmed his availability for Punjab's upcoming Ranji Trophy sixth-round fixture against Karnataka, set to begin on January 23.

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'The IPL provides a different ladder in terms of recognition.' 'If you do well, you will obviously get noticed and it enhances your selection into white-ball formats.'

Rahul's ton in top 10 of India's Test history: Gavaskar

Rahul's ton in top 10 of India's Test history: Gavaskar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

K L Rahul's brave century in India's first innings of the ongoing first Test against South Africa, at Centurion, on Wednesday drew high acclaim from Sunil Gavaskar.

Why Bumrah may lose out on Test captaincy

Why Bumrah may lose out on Test captaincy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah doesn't seem to be a long-term captaincy option given his nagging fitness concerns.

How young blood transformed India's Test dominance

How young blood transformed India's Test dominance

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

The standout performers that allowed India to maintain their upper hand over England were young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav.

India's Test Players Set For Pay Rise!

India's Test Players Set For Pay Rise!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The BCCI is working towards redrafting the salary structure of the Test players in such a way that they get an additional reward apart from the annual retainer contract if they feature in all Test series in the year.

Nair not thinking of future, but gets Bhajji's vote of confidence

Nair not thinking of future, but gets Bhajji's vote of confidence

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'Never understood how he was dropped after a triple century.'

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.

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Will India drop Rohit for the Sydney Test and put Kohli on notice? Or will the team management grant the senior pros a final chance to redeem themselves?

'Breakout Star Of This Team'

'Breakout Star Of This Team'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

'No Indian batter has hit more sixes than him against fast bowling in Tests in Australia to date, and he has played only two Tests.'

India maintained assertive approach along LAC in 2024

India maintained assertive approach along LAC in 2024

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

In a year bookended by intractable conflicts and geopolitical fragmentation, India focused on ramping up military prowess by broadly firming up defence procurement worth Rs 4.22 lakh crore even as Indian and Chinese militaries completed pulling back their troops from border face-off points in eastern Ladakh.

England spinner Leach ruled out of India Tests

England spinner Leach ruled out of India Tests

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

England spinner Jack Leach has been ruled out of the remainder of the Test series in India with a left knee injury.

'Haven't seen that same Virat since...'

'Haven't seen that same Virat since...'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Labuschagne, known for his ability to score runs, especially against India, reminisced about the first time he saw Kohli don India's Test colours in the 2018 series.

Chennai pitch rated 'very good' by ICC

Chennai pitch rated 'very good' by ICC

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The ICC has rated Chennai's M A Chidambaram Stadium pitch, used for India's Test match against Bangladesh in September, as 'very good'

India tests Agni-5 missile capable of deploying multiple warheads

India tests Agni-5 missile capable of deploying multiple warheads

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists over the first flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile, capable of deploying multiple warheads.

'Game Face On' For Young Turks In Perth

'Game Face On' For Young Turks In Perth

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Can the young trio of Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Akash Deep leave a mark in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series?