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Gill, Suryakumar excluded; Sooryavanshi in 30-man list for Asian Games

Gill, Suryakumar excluded; Sooryavanshi in 30-man list for Asian Games

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill are missing from the list of probables for the Asian Games, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been included in the 30-member squad submitted by the BCCI to the IOA.

Women's T20 World Cup: How India Paid Heavy Price For Dropped Catches Vs South Africa

Women's T20 World Cup: How India Paid Heavy Price For Dropped Catches Vs South Africa

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur rued missing opportunities in the field which played a huge role in India's crushing six-wicket defeat against South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup Group A match.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes fastest List A fifty in 11 balls vs Sri Lanka A

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes fastest List A fifty in 11 balls vs Sri Lanka A

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Just days after an on-field confrontation with Sri Lanka A players in Dambulla, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a sensational 11-ball 50 to break the record for the fastest half-century in the history of List A cricket.

Yuvraj Singh Named Delhi Capitals' Batting Coach

Yuvraj Singh Named Delhi Capitals' Batting Coach

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh is slated to become the batting coach for Delhi Capitals for the 2027 IPL season. This marks his first coaching assignment in the league, joining a revamped support staff under Sourav Ganguly, who will serve as Director of Cricket.

Saba Karim On Kohli's Assured 2027 World Cup Spot And Rohit's Fitness Challenge

Saba Karim On Kohli's Assured 2027 World Cup Spot And Rohit's Fitness Challenge

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Former cricketer and selector Saba Karim discusses the prospects of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the 2027 ODI World Cup, highlighting Kohli's assured spot due to fitness and performance, while Rohit needs to prove himself. Karim also praises Kohli's multi-format adaptability and addresses Rishabh Pant's struggles in white-ball cricket.

Sachin Tendulkar Told Me To Start From Zero: Jemimah

Sachin Tendulkar Told Me To Start From Zero: Jemimah

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Indian cricketers Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma reveal the personal motivations and legendary advice that helped them perform under pressure during their maiden ODI World Cup title win last year.

New Zealand pacer Tahuhu ends ODI career with 125 wickets

New Zealand pacer Tahuhu ends ODI career with 125 wickets

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Veteran New Zealand fast bowler Lea Tahuhu has announced her retirement from Women's ODI cricket after a 15-year career, finishing with a record 125 wickets for the national team.

Women's T20 World Cup: India's opening balance the key against Pakistan

Women's T20 World Cup: India's opening balance the key against Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will rely heavily on openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma to perform against a challenging Pakistan side in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign opener.

'Don't know how Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was provoked, he is a composed kid'

'Don't know how Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was provoked, he is a composed kid'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

India spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule on Tuesday said that while it was difficult to know what provoked Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's on-field altercation with a Sri Lanka A player.

Still a work in progress, says Smriti Mandhana despite successive World Cup fifties

Still a work in progress, says Smriti Mandhana despite successive World Cup fifties

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Smriti Mandhana may have smashed successive half-centuries to rediscover her touch, but the India vice-captain insists she is still nowhere near her best.

Bumrah, Rohit fitness headline India squad meeting

Bumrah, Rohit fitness headline India squad meeting

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Selectors to consider Jasprit Bumrah's workload and Rohit Sharma's fitness when picking India's squads for the upcoming Test and ODI series against Afghanistan.

Smriti Mandhana World No 1 Batter In Women's ODIs

Smriti Mandhana World No 1 Batter In Women's ODIs

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

India opener Smriti Mandhana has risen to the top of the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings.

Why are all-rounders getting injured so often?

Why are all-rounders getting injured so often?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Batting-order flexibility has become a key factor in modern white-ball cricket, and former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar believes players who can seamlessly adapt to different roles are increasingly valuable in a format driven by situational demands.

Aussie coach backs aging Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood for 2027 World Cup

Aussie coach backs aging Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood for 2027 World Cup

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald backs the pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood to play the 2027 ODI World Cup, but admitted that Cricket Australia (CA) need to invest in their bodies to set the star pacers up for 2027.

I was depressed, thought about giving up cricket: Shreyanka

I was depressed, thought about giving up cricket: Shreyanka

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

India spinner Shreyanka Patil opened up on how she nearly gave up cricket because of depression during a lengthy injury lay-off.

BCCI Secretary On 2027 World Cup Roadmap: Not For Public Consumption

BCCI Secretary On 2027 World Cup Roadmap: Not For Public Consumption

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated that India's roadmap for the 2027 World Cup, including discussions on senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, is confidential and not for public consumption. He also clarified that the BCCI adheres strictly to the Government of India's policies regarding bilateral tours, such as the potential resumption of ties with Bangladesh, without concern for the political situation in other countries.

Backlift crucial for modern batters to thrive in all formats: Sachin Tendulkar

Backlift crucial for modern batters to thrive in all formats: Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar said adaptability is the key to succeeding across all formats of cricket, stressing that a batter's backlift plays a crucial role in adjusting to the demands of the game.

Can India women deny Australia ODI series sweep?

Can India women deny Australia ODI series sweep?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

After being outplayed in the first two ODIs, the Indian women's cricket team will aim to address their batting weaknesses and salvage some pride against a dominant Australian side in the third and final ODI in Hobart.

Williamson's retirement would come as a relief to many bowlers: Sachin Tendulkar

Williamson's retirement would come as a relief to many bowlers: Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

In a post on social media platform 'X', Tendulkar hailed Williamson as one of the finest batters of his generation and praised his calm approach to the game.

Shafali On Why She Loves Batting With Smriti Mandhana

Shafali On Why She Loves Batting With Smriti Mandhana

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Indian women's team opener Shafali Verma credited vice-captain and opening partner Smriti Mandhana for helping her stay calm at the crease in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Pakistan pick six uncapped players for Bangladesh ODI tour

Pakistan pick six uncapped players for Bangladesh ODI tour

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member squad, including six uncapped players, for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh.

Vijay Shankar retires from domestic cricket, IPL to pursue new opportunities

Vijay Shankar retires from domestic cricket, IPL to pursue new opportunities

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has retired from domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL) to pursue new opportunities and play more cricket. The 35-year-old represented India in 12 ODIs and nine T20Is and played for multiple IPL teams.

Rishabh Pant removed as Test vice-captain; Dubey, Suthar, Brar picked for Afghanistan Test

Rishabh Pant removed as Test vice-captain; Dubey, Suthar, Brar picked for Afghanistan Test

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Rishabh Pant loses India Test vice-captaincy and is dropped from the ODI squad for the Afghanistan series, while K L Rahul returns as deputy and young players earn maiden call-ups.

Jasprit Bumrah to focus on ODIs ahead of 2027 World Cup

Jasprit Bumrah to focus on ODIs ahead of 2027 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Bumrah Workload: With focus on 2027 World Cup, pace spearhead to play more ODIs than T20Is

ODI World Cup Victory Fuels India's T20 World Cup Ambitions, Says Harmanpreet Kaur

ODI World Cup Victory Fuels India's T20 World Cup Ambitions, Says Harmanpreet Kaur

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur stated that the ODI World Cup crown at home last year instilled the crucial confidence and self-belief needed to pursue more titles, including the upcoming T20 World Cup.

'Ready if needed': Harry Kane offers services to England Cricket, RCB

'Ready if needed': Harry Kane offers services to England Cricket, RCB

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

England captain Harry Kane sparked a social media buzz after showing off his cricket skills during the team's FIFA World Cup 2026 training camp in the United States.

Ravi Bishnoi Determined to End Stop-Start India Career, Targets 2028 T20 World Cup Spot

Ravi Bishnoi Determined to End Stop-Start India Career, Targets 2028 T20 World Cup Spot

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Ravi Bishnoi opens up on missing three T20 World Cups, his desire to become a permanent fixture in India's T20 side, and his goal of securing a place in the 2028 World Cup squad.

'Why is Gill not in T20s?' Azharuddin asks

'Why is Gill not in T20s?' Azharuddin asks

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin has voiced concerns over the current Indian cricket team selections, particularly questioning Shubman Gill's exclusion from T20Is and the non-selection of domestic stalwarts Sarfaraz Khan and Auqib Nabi for the Test squad. Azharuddin stressed the importance of consistent performance and the need for more Test cricket, while also commenting on captaincy roles and player retirements.

Sooryavanshi Could Spark Test Cricket Revival, Says Srikkanth

Sooryavanshi Could Spark Test Cricket Revival, Says Srikkanth

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can revive Test cricket if nurtured properly, urging patience and warning against excessive scrutiny of the young star.

Why Ishan Kishan Will Struggle To Break Into India's Test Team

Why Ishan Kishan Will Struggle To Break Into India's Test Team

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Ishan Kishan has all the requisite skills to be a successful Test batter but unfortunately the Indian red ball squad doesn't have any place for him, former skipper and ex-selection committee chairman Krishnamachari Srikkanth said.

Can India complete historic double at women's T20 WC?

Can India complete historic double at women's T20 WC?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The 10th edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, starting on June 12 in England, offers several exciting possibilities. Take a look at the contenders and challengers.

BCCI to cover expenses of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents' trip to UK

BCCI to cover expenses of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents' trip to UK

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

The BCCI will cover the expenses for 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents to accompany him on India's upcoming T20I tour of Ireland and England, following his inclusion in the national squad.

Even bigger than the IPL: Prince Yadav's father on pacer's India call-up

Even bigger than the IPL: Prince Yadav's father on pacer's India call-up

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The father of young fast bowler Prince Yadav has described his son's maiden ODI call-up to the Indian team as a proud and emotional moment for the entire family.

Pakistan Lodge Complaint Over Controversial Review in Bangladesh ODI Decider

Pakistan Lodge Complaint Over Controversial Review in Bangladesh ODI Decider

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board has lodged a complaint with match referee Neeyamur Rashid after a controversial DRS review allowed Bangladesh national cricket team during the final over of the third ODI in Mirpur.

I worked hard to make it to Indian team: Harsh Dubey

I worked hard to make it to Indian team: Harsh Dubey

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Rookie spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey is focused on creating his own identity while representing India, following his maiden call-up for the Afghanistan Test and ODI series.

Tri-nation series: Sri Lanka A win fiery contest vs India A after Super Over showdown

Tri-nation series: Sri Lanka A win fiery contest vs India A after Super Over showdown

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Sri Lanka A finally found a way to get over the line against India A following a Super Over in an emotionally charged tri-series game in Dambulla on Monday.

Gurnoor Brar: Why this 6'4 pacer is India's next big fast bowler

Gurnoor Brar: Why this 6'4 pacer is India's next big fast bowler

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has emerged as one of the country's promising pace prospects after a steady rise through college cricket and domestic performances, earning a call-up to the national setup ahead of India A's upcoming tour.

'Virat, Vaibhav Batting Together At LA Olympics Will Be So Much Fun'

'Virat, Vaibhav Batting Together At LA Olympics Will Be So Much Fun'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

'I would request the selectors to please include Virat for the Olympics. The Olympics is only taking place because of Virat and his fan following.'

Amelia Kerr's unbeaten 179 powers New Zealand women to record ODI chase vs South Africa

Amelia Kerr's unbeaten 179 powers New Zealand women to record ODI chase vs South Africa

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

New Zealand registered the highest successful run chase in women's one-day international history on Wednesday, beating South Africa by two wickets on the back of an outstanding unbeaten 179 from captain Amelia Kerr.

India to face Ireland in T20I series before England ODIs

India to face Ireland in T20I series before England ODIs

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

India will play two T20 Internationals in Ireland on June 26 and June 28, preceding their tour of England. The matches will be held in Belfast, marking India's return to the city since 2007.