News for '-national-team'

Shreyas, Kishan excluded from BCCI central contracts

Shreyas, Kishan excluded from BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma including mainstays Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja have placed in the highest category of BCCI central contracts.

Pujara reveals how R Ashwin has 'survived for a long time'

Pujara reveals how R Ashwin has 'survived for a long time'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

A sharp mind with a penchant for trying out new things, senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is relentless in his bowling approach and always tries to keep himself one step ahead of opposition batters, his long-time national team-mate Cheteshwar Pujara said.

Police gather evidence in Varun Kumar case, seek player's cooperation

Police gather evidence in Varun Kumar case, seek player's cooperation

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The police would soon be approaching the 28-year-old to join the probe

Hardik's first words post Gujarat Titans exit...

Hardik's first words post Gujarat Titans exit...

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Pandya recounted the beginning of his Indian Premier League (IPL) journey in 2015 when Mumbai Indians secured him for a modest Rs 10 lakh

Is 20 Crore Price Tag For Cummins Ok?

Is 20 Crore Price Tag For Cummins Ok?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'SRH is perhaps looking for a captain and that could be the reason why we see the desperation to get in.'

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The satta market is accepting bets on how many times Modiji will mention Nehru at his election rallies, says A Ganesh Nadar with a wink.

Jurel in the Crown: Journey of Kargil war veteran's son Dhruv

Jurel in the Crown: Journey of Kargil war veteran's son Dhruv

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The year was 2014. A small boy in his teens stood in front of Noida's most famous cricket coach Phool Chand's office room, and there was no parent accompanying him.

U19 World Cup: Uday Sharan reveals the secret behind India's dominant run

U19 World Cup: Uday Sharan reveals the secret behind India's dominant run

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The camaraderie in the dressing room has played a significant role in Indian team's dominant run in the U19 World Cup, skipper Uday Sharan said on Thursday and vowed to bring the trophy back home.

Very disappointed but keen to lead in rebuilding phase: Babar Azam

Very disappointed but keen to lead in rebuilding phase: Babar Azam

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Pakistan captain Babar Azam didn't hide his disappointment after a humiliating 93-run defeat to England in their last World Cup game.

Rumours of infighting rock Pakistan World Cup team

Rumours of infighting rock Pakistan World Cup team

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

The PCB strongly denied recent speculations about any internal discord in the Babar Azam-led side.

PIX: Mbappe 'tricks' PSG to big win; Barcelona down Atletico

PIX: Mbappe 'tricks' PSG to big win; Barcelona down Atletico

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Bayer Leverkusen beat Freiburg 3-2 to edge closer to a first ever Bundesliga title.

Argentina fans plead Messi to return to national team

Argentina fans plead Messi to return to national team

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Hundreds of Argentines protested in the pouring rain on Saturday, demanding that soccer star Lionel Messi return to Argentina's national team after he unexpectedly quit following a loss in the regional Copa America final.

IPL Auction: Harshal, Shardul in top base price bracket

IPL Auction: Harshal, Shardul in top base price bracket

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Seamers Harshal Patel and Shardul Thakur along with veteran pacer Umesh Yadav are the three Indian capped players who are in the highest base price bracket of Rs 2 crore.

SLC administration sacked, Ranatunga-led committee to helm SL cricket

SLC administration sacked, Ranatunga-led committee to helm SL cricket

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

A release from the Ministry of Sports said the committee has been appointed by Ranasinghe under the powers of Sports Law No. 25 of 1973.

Former Nepal and IPL cricketer Lamichhane convicted of rape

Former Nepal and IPL cricketer Lamichhane convicted of rape

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Lamichhane, who is currently out on bail -- an order released by the Patan High Court -- was arrested in November 2022, after a 18-year-old girl alleged that he raped her in a hotel room in Kathmandu in August 2022.

Indian football is in a mess, there is politics in the sport: Bhutia

Indian football is in a mess, there is politics in the sport: Bhutia

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Former captain Bhaichung Bhutia demanded the resignation of All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey.

English clubs to benefit despite no national team

English clubs to benefit despite no national team

Rediff.com30 May 2008

English clubs will profit from Euro 2008 despite the failure of the national team to qualify for the finals. The squad lists released for the June 7-29 tournament show 44 English-based players from 14 countries will be taking part in the 16-team event. Each of the 17 English sides sending players to Euro 2008 will receive compensation of approximately 4,000 euros ($6,237) per player per day for as long as he remains in the finals.

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Let's delve into the world of IPL 2024 and meet the captains who are ready to leave their mark on cricket's biggest stage.

INSPIRING! Hard Times To Glory Times

INSPIRING! Hard Times To Glory Times

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Cricketers, shaped by diverse journeys from unexpected corners of the country, serve as a testament to the power of unwavering belief.

LSG rope in former chief selector as strategic consultant

LSG rope in former chief selector as strategic consultant

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Former India cricketer and selection committee chairman MSK Prasad was on Thursday named as strategic consultant by Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants.

Smith revels: Why players prefer T20 over Tests

Smith revels: Why players prefer T20 over Tests

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Challenge for Test cricket is revenue-sharing model, not scheduling: Graeme Smith

Sri Lanka minister says ICC suspension of cricket board illegal

Sri Lanka minister says ICC suspension of cricket board illegal

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

The ICC suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's (SLC) membership with immediate effect on Friday, citing government interference in cricket in the country.

Country before franchise leagues, PCB tells its players

Country before franchise leagues, PCB tells its players

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Hafeez said the board would factor in a players' workload ahead of next year's T20 World Cup before giving him a 'No Objection Certificate'(NOC) to take part in one of the growing number of lucrative franchise leagues around the world.

How Shivam Dube sees IPL as gateway to T20 WC

How Shivam Dube sees IPL as gateway to T20 WC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Shivam Dube on Saturday said that the IPL will play a vital role in the Indian team's preparations

'Winning a Ranji Trophy is not easy now'

'Winning a Ranji Trophy is not easy now'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'That's the beauty of Mumbai cricket. Nobody interferes with the running of the cricket, only the cricketers are allowed to run the cricket.'

Bumrah is excited to be playing Test cricket: Shastri

Bumrah is excited to be playing Test cricket: Shastri

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

'I remember my first call to him, it was in Kolkata. I asked him would he be interested in Test cricket. He said that would be the biggest day of his life.'

Fans storm Doha airport as Indian players touch down for Asian Cup

Fans storm Doha airport as Indian players touch down for Asian Cup

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Sandesh Jhingan, upon his arrival at the airport in Doha, said, 'No group in the Asian Cup is easy. Of course, we've got Australia, and they need no introduction. But what we have learned in the last few years is that we must never fear any opposition.'

AFC Asia Cup: Can India stand tall against Aus, Uzbekistan?

AFC Asia Cup: Can India stand tall against Aus, Uzbekistan?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Asian Cup rivals Australia, Uzbekistan notches above us but can test against them: Chhetri

AITA yet to receive govt clearance for Davis Cup tie in Pak

AITA yet to receive govt clearance for Davis Cup tie in Pak

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The PTF chief said there was a deadline for the AITA to send final arrival confirmation and if they didn't travel to Pakistan the International Tennis Federation (ITF) would consider the Davis Cup tie as forfeited, awarding full points to the hosts.

Shooter Sandhu's Paris Olympics quest sabotaged

Shooter Sandhu's Paris Olympics quest sabotaged

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Manavjit set to be disqualified from Olympic Qualifiers after his gun stock fails test

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Chief Selector Wahab Riaz held a press conference to formally announce the immediate withdrawal of Butt's name from the consultancy panel.

IPL Auction: It will help us set up the family in many ways: Mitchell

IPL Auction: It will help us set up the family in many ways: Mitchell

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

When New Zealander Daryl Mitchell was bought for a whopping Rs 14 crore by Chennai Super Kings during the IPL auction, he was wrapping presents for his daughter's birthday at his home and his heartbeat increased when his name popped up on the screen.

How Dhoni's career almost never took off

How Dhoni's career almost never took off

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Saba Karim reveals when he first saw MS Dhoni's brilliance while playing for Bihar

The T20 'freak' is set to dominate the World Cup

The T20 'freak' is set to dominate the World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Suryakumar doesn't quite know what to do in ODIs but he is a freak in T20 cricket, says Nasser Hussain

Inside RCB's Rs 11.50 cr gamble on Alzarri Joseph

Inside RCB's Rs 11.50 cr gamble on Alzarri Joseph

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Joseph was one of our top three targets, says RCB Director of Cricket Mo Bobat

South Africa-bound Easwaran dreams of India debut

South Africa-bound Easwaran dreams of India debut

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The 28-year-old, who was ruled out of Vijay Hazare Trophy because of a split webbing in his right hand, has been picked for touring India 'A' squad to South Africa.

Mukesh's key takeaways from South Africa tour

Mukesh's key takeaways from South Africa tour

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

He should have played ahead of Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna in the Test series opener against South Africa but when Mukesh Kumar finally got his chance at Newlands, the Indian team realised what exactly it missed during the mauling in Centurion.

Pak cricketers unhappy with chief selector for not issuing NOCs

Pak cricketers unhappy with chief selector for not issuing NOCs

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Several Pakistani cricketers are reportedly unhappy with PCB chief selector Wahab Riaz for delaying the issuance of NOCs to players.

India's Asian Cup exit blamed on striker crisis

India's Asian Cup exit blamed on striker crisis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

We need players with confidence in front of goal: Stimac after India's Asian Cup exit

SLC takes legal action against Sports Minister

SLC takes legal action against Sports Minister

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Sri Lankan Cricket, on Wednesday, slapped a defamation lawsuit against sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe for making "damaging defamatory statements" against it, deepening the administrative crisis in the country.