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Jayasuriya's six leaves New Zealand in a mess!

Jayasuriya's six leaves New Zealand in a mess!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Sri Lanka left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya wreaked havoc with the ball to leave New Zealand on verge of a big defeat in the second Test.

Will India Pick 4 Spinners Vs Pak?

Will India Pick 4 Spinners Vs Pak?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI against Pakistan on Sunday?

'Gambhir will get the best out of India's talent'

'Gambhir will get the best out of India's talent'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

England coach Brendon McCullum on Monday described his Indian counterpart Gautam Gambhir as a "strong leader of men", backing him to achieve success with the national team in near future.

Play Ranji or risk losing Test spots: Gavaskar warns

Play Ranji or risk losing Test spots: Gavaskar warns

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Gavaskar said domestic cricket assumes importance in view of the upcoming 2025-2027 WTC cycle.

Can India bounce back? Crucial clash vs Pak in Women's T20 WC

Can India bounce back? Crucial clash vs Pak in Women's T20 WC

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

India will have to regroup quickly and iron out the imbalances in team combination when they face arch-rivals Pakistan in a crucial second group A match of the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Sunday

Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Australian quick Josh Hazlewood expressed that India's rare series whitewash at home to New Zealand could "awaken a sleeping giant" as they prepare to take on the ICC World Test Championship table-toppers in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from November 22 onwards.

Kohli, Pant Practice Hard In Perth

Kohli, Pant Practice Hard In Perth

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The Indian cricket team began practice in right earnest on Wednesday, ahead of their five-match Test series starting in Perth on November 22.

'Embarrassing' India slammed as their 'ploy boomeranged'

'Embarrassing' India slammed as their 'ploy boomeranged'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

Anil Kumble expressed his disappointment with India's humiliating 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand, particularly criticising the team's top-order batting and the questionable pitch preparation.

PHOTOS: NZ's historic win looms as India stumble again

PHOTOS: NZ's historic win looms as India stumble again

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Friday.

Young, Ravindra stave off Bumrah, Siraj challenge as NZ take series lead

Young, Ravindra stave off Bumrah, Siraj challenge as NZ take series lead

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

India arrived in Bengaluru seeking a big win over the 2021 champions to improve their chances of making a third successive final in June 2025, but will now need to battle to keep alive their run of 18 straight home series victories since 2012.

Champions Trophy: Can India overcome these 3 threats?

Champions Trophy: Can India overcome these 3 threats?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

India's pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah's absence will certainly hurt India, but the team's quality batting and spin bowling make them title contenders alongside South Africa and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy.

Mandhana's century powers India to series victory

Mandhana's century powers India to series victory

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Smriti Mandhana finally played a knock befitting her calibre as India defeated New Zealand by six wickets in the deciding game to seal the three-match Women's ODI series 2-1 in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

PIX: New Zealand crumble but match evenly poised

PIX: New Zealand crumble but match evenly poised

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between India and New Zealand, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

Last dance? Kohli, Rohit eye one final ICC glory

Last dance? Kohli, Rohit eye one final ICC glory

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The ICC Champions Trophy is set to kick off in Pakistan, marking the country's first ICC event since the 1996 World Cup.

Body-shamed, judged, Sarfaraz proves critics wrong with ton

Body-shamed, judged, Sarfaraz proves critics wrong with ton

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Sarfaraz was loudly telling the world that he is no longer a replacement, but a firm contender for a slot in the first eleven even when Shubman Gill's stiff neck is healed.

Number of UPI apps grows in 2024, yet top two command maximum market share

Number of UPI apps grows in 2024, yet top two command maximum market share

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

In 2024, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) approved 20 third-party Unified Payments Interface (UPI) applications, a record since UPI's launch in 2016. This surge reflects growing interest from financial technology (fintech) companies, driven by the integration of credit products like UPI-linked credit cards and pre-approved credit lines.

'India's 3-0 whitewash will haunt them in Border-Gavaskar Trophy'

'India's 3-0 whitewash will haunt them in Border-Gavaskar Trophy'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Australian legends Adam Gilchrist and David Warner have little doubt that Indian players' psyche would have been scarred after the recent whitewash at home by New Zealand,

Pune Test, Day 1 PIX: Comeback man Sundar puts India in control on Day 1

Pune Test, Day 1 PIX: Comeback man Sundar puts India in control on Day 1

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Washington Sundar justified his selection with a career-best 7/59 to bowl out New Zealand for 259 on Day 1 of the second Test in Pune.

Can India bounce back after World Cup disappointment?

Can India bounce back after World Cup disappointment?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

India women's head coach Amol Muzumdar exhorted the side to push behind the 'hurt' of the T20 World Cup and regroup for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand

'Don't Forget Siraj Is A DSP Now'

'Don't Forget Siraj Is A DSP Now'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Devon Conway had a lively moment or two with a heated Mohammed Siraj after driving him for a boundary in the 15th over.

One more win would certainly help us: Stead on NZ's WTC Final quest

One more win would certainly help us: Stead on NZ's WTC Final quest

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

While this may not secure qualification outright, it would certainly keep them in contention. New Zealand head coach Gary Stead drew inspiration from the inaugural WTC cycle in 2019-21, when New Zealand won six consecutive matches enroute to securing the title.

Vikram Rathour joins New Zealand coaching staff

Vikram Rathour joins New Zealand coaching staff

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

While Herath has been appointed for Tests against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka as New Zealand's spin bowling coach, Rathour will be with the Kiwi side only for the contest against Afghanistan.

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'

NZ skipper backs Stokes in debate on over-rates

NZ skipper backs Stokes in debate on over-rates

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'It's been over a year now since I made some comments about the over-rates to the match referee and umpires, and to this day we're yet to hear any response back from the ICC.'

Indian cricket in 2024: World Cup glory & home Test defeat

Indian cricket in 2024: World Cup glory & home Test defeat

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

There was plenty of action over the last 12 months that kept the loyal Indian fan interested.

India juggernaut faces familiar Kiwi hurdle

India juggernaut faces familiar Kiwi hurdle

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

India were also heavily fancied to beat New Zealand at the same stage of the 2019 edition, only to lose by 18 runs at Old Trafford.

'Bazball': Buttler's England ready to unleash aggression in India

'Bazball': Buttler's England ready to unleash aggression in India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

England captain Jos Buttler is confident that the upcoming T20I series against India will not impact their preparation for the Champions Trophy.

Former Kiwi coach raises concern over Boult's 'untidy' NZC contract

Former Kiwi coach raises concern over Boult's 'untidy' NZC contract

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Raising concerns over pacer Trent Boult's deal with New Zealand Cricket, former Black Caps coach Mike Hesson said his contract "will open a can of worms".

India's hot, sweaty and a tough place to play: Guptill

India's hot, sweaty and a tough place to play: Guptill

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The biggest challenge for the New Zealand batters on their upcoming Test tour of India will be picking the turning ball and more so the odd one that skids through, reckons former Black Caps opener Martin Guptill.

WTC: India's grip on top spot weakens after Bengaluru loss

WTC: India's grip on top spot weakens after Bengaluru loss

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

The win propelled New Zealand from sixth to fourth in the updated standings, with a win-loss percentage of 44.44%,

Should Sachin Help India In Australia?

Should Sachin Help India In Australia?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'#TeamIndia could benefit if they have the services of #Tendulkar as the batting consultant in their prep for the #BGT2025.'

'World Test Championship Is Utterly Confusing'

'World Test Championship Is Utterly Confusing'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'If you end up finding yourself in the position where you happen to be in that World Test Championship final, then it is great, but it is a real weird one knowing that you are playing for something over a long period of time.'

'This Test Wasn't Rohit's Greatest'

'This Test Wasn't Rohit's Greatest'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Why did he overbowl Siraj and underbowl Ashwin?

Recipe: Roxy's Romanian Tort Diplomat

Recipe: Roxy's Romanian Tort Diplomat

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Can Christmas be any more festive with this magnificent dessert all the way from Romania?

Pakistan register a T20I record after win over Kiwis

Pakistan register a T20I record after win over Kiwis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Opening batter Mohammad Rizwan was awarded the 'Man of the Match' for his half-century in the semi-final against New Zealand.

Why India Will Be Cheering Pakistan

Why India Will Be Cheering Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

India's chances of qualifying for the semi-finals depends on the outcome of the last group match between New Zealand and Pakistan on Monday.

How Kiwis made Australia captain Paine eat 'humble pie'

How Kiwis made Australia captain Paine eat 'humble pie'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Australia Test captain Tim Paine has apologised to New Zealand for writing the Black Caps off before their World Test Championship triumph against India.

'India will turn things around in time'

'India will turn things around in time'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The Kiwis, under Latham, became the first visiting side to whitewash India in a three-match home series, winning the Bengaluru, Pune and Mumbai Tests.

India will struggle in Australia: Boland warns

India will struggle in Australia: Boland warns

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Rahul along with wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel flew early to Australia, and will appear for India A in the second four-day game at the MCG.

Williamson reveals his favourite among cricket's elite

Williamson reveals his favourite among cricket's elite

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

The Kiwi star showered praise on Root for the phenomenal display he has produced on the crease. He admitted that he is a fan of the Englishman and the other two members of the 'Fab Four', Virat Kohli and Steven Smith.