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Will India Bring In Kuldeep Against Pakistan?

Will India Bring In Kuldeep Against Pakistan?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup match against Pakistan?

Surya, Bumrah key to India's prospects in T20 World Cup: Yuvraj

Surya, Bumrah key to India's prospects in T20 World Cup: Yuvraj

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Former India star Yuvraj Singh has identified the swashbuckling Suryakumar Yadav and pace ace Jasprit Bumrah as key to the team's prospects in the upcoming T20 World Cup owing to their ability to "change the complexion of a game" in a jiffy.

Will India Play 4 Spinners In 1st Test?

Will India Play 4 Spinners In 1st Test?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against England?

GT Vs LSG: Who Took The Best Catch?

GT Vs LSG: Who Took The Best Catch?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Ravi Bishnoi stole the show on Sunday night.

Stoinis Or Wadhera? Who Gets Your Vote?

Stoinis Or Wadhera? Who Gets Your Vote?

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Marcus Stoinis struck a half-century as LSG picked up their sixth win of the season.

Dube's Power Could Book Him T20 WC Berth

Dube's Power Could Book Him T20 WC Berth

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'Shivam Dube is an extremely serious contender to go for the World Cup because you will need strength to hit sixes.'

'Nothing new, it's just a shame': A B de Villiers

'Nothing new, it's just a shame': A B de Villiers

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The cause of outrage is the presence of just one black player in the South Africa squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Can Royals negate Narine threat in top of the table clash?

Can Royals negate Narine threat in top of the table clash?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Rajasthan Royals' star-studded batting will face the serious challenge of decoding Sunil Narine's mystery at Eden Gardens when they take on two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders in a top-of-the-table IPL clash in Kolkata on Tuesday.

T20 WC Warm-up: Dominant India trounce Bangladesh

T20 WC Warm-up: Dominant India trounce Bangladesh

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Rishabh Pant stroked a fifty as India trounced Bangladesh by 60 runs.

4th T20I: Iyer vs Hooda, who will find the spot in playing XI?

4th T20I: Iyer vs Hooda, who will find the spot in playing XI?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Shreyas Iyer's performance will be under intense scrutiny as India gear up for the back-to-back T20I games against West Indies

Pakistan Game: Will Rahul Play?

Pakistan Game: Will Rahul Play?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup Super 4s match against Pakistan?

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

Rediff.com19 May 2024

A beaming father Chandrapal, said that the son told his mom that he was confident of stopping the legendary MSD on his tracks.

The Ishan Kishan Saga: Did he err by asking for break?

The Ishan Kishan Saga: Did he err by asking for break?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Did Ishan Kishan do the right thing listening to his heart and seeking a break due to mental fatigue?

Ishant Sharma set to play against Baroda

Ishant Sharma set to play against Baroda

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Veteran pacer Ishant Sharma will be walking into the playing XI as Delhi's pace attack gets ready to ask probing questions to a gritty Baroda in their fifth Ranji Trophy Group D match starting at the Palam Ground from Friday.

Rohit the template for India's blemish-free campaign

Rohit the template for India's blemish-free campaign

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Rohit Sharma has quietly grown into the team's undisputed talisman leading their blemish-free campaign in the home World Cup.

Rahul Vs Pant Vs Iyer: Battle For No. 5

Rahul Vs Pant Vs Iyer: Battle For No. 5

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Sanjay Manjrekar sees a potential tussle for the No. 5 position once Rishabh Pant, set to make a comeback in IPL 2024, reassumes his role as the wicketkeeper-batsman.

Meet '1987 And 2023'

Meet '1987 And 2023'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Geoff Marsh was a member of Australia's first World Cup winning team. His youngest child Mitchell is a member of the latest Aussie team to win the World Cup.

Indore T20I: Perform or perish for Shubman Gill

Indore T20I: Perform or perish for Shubman Gill

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

India gears up for the second match of the three-game T20 series against Afghanistan in Indore on Sunday.

In Bumrah's absence, Akash Deep in line for coveted Test cap

In Bumrah's absence, Akash Deep in line for coveted Test cap

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Uncapped pace bowler Akash Deep has emerged as the frontrunner to partner Mohammed Siraj in the fourth Test against England after he was seen sweating it out during optional training in Ranchi on Thursday.

PIX: Fraser-McGurk, Kuldeep power Delhi to their second win of season

PIX: Fraser-McGurk, Kuldeep power Delhi to their second win of season

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Images from the IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals in Lucknow on Friday.

Should Kohli Open Against Ireland?

Should Kohli Open Against Ireland?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the opening match against Ireland?

Injured Pandya set to miss more World Cup matches

Injured Pandya set to miss more World Cup matches

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

The India all-rounder is yet to recover from his ankle injury that rendered him out of action last week.

Select Team: Will India Drop SKY?

Select Team: Will India Drop SKY?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Tuesday's third and final ODI against the West Indies?

Kohli's veiled reply to Gavaskar on Playing XI

Kohli's veiled reply to Gavaskar on Playing XI

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

India thrashed West Indies by 318 runs in their inaugural World Test Championship encounter but at the onset, there was a debate on the omission of senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. The legendary Sunil Gavaskar termed his exclusion as "astonishing".

Was always confident about getting back to scoring runs: Padikkal

Was always confident about getting back to scoring runs: Padikkal

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal on Friday expressed his delight after smashing his third century of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, saying he was always confident of making a strong back after going through a lean patch in the last season.

Asia Cup: Pakistan make four changes for must-win game vs SL

Asia Cup: Pakistan make four changes for must-win game vs SL

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Pakistan's bowlers had gone for plenty against India and they will look to comeback strongly in what is a virtual semi-final against Sri Lanka.

Pakistan make one big change for Boxing Day Test

Pakistan make one big change for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Pakistan replaced veteran stumper Sarfaraz Ahmed with Mohammad Rizwan for the second match of the three-Test series.

Pathan reveals SRH's 'must-have' player for IPL 2024

Pathan reveals SRH's 'must-have' player for IPL 2024

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Pathan mentioned that the Hyderabad-based franchise needs a proper spinner who can take wickets.

After backlash, South Africa defend weakened Test squad for NZ series

After backlash, South Africa defend weakened Test squad for NZ series

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Test cricket remains the pinnacle of the game, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said after it was criticised for selecting a second-string squad featuring seven debutants for the country's two fixtures in New Zealand next month.

IPL: Clash of new captains as CSK take on Gujarat Titans

IPL: Clash of new captains as CSK take on Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings clash against Gujarat Titans in a repeat of last season's final in the IPL 2024 match in Chennai on Tuesday.

'Will Ishan be on trial all the time?'

'Will Ishan be on trial all the time?'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'He was sent home after three matches to rest. So, if this is going to continue, how will you ensure that he is fully ready?'

WTC Final: Baffled Tendulkar fails to understand...

WTC Final: Baffled Tendulkar fails to understand...

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar found senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's exclusion from India's playing XI for the World Test Championship final baffling.

'No one is serious about World Cup'

'No one is serious about World Cup'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The move was panned by many fans who felt that Rohit and Virat should have played with the World Cup weeks away and few ODIs on India's schedule.

2nd Test: Sarfaraz or Patidar? 'Picking just one is tough'

2nd Test: Sarfaraz or Patidar? 'Picking just one is tough'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

India's batting coach Vikram Rathour on Wednesday said it "will be tough" to pick one among Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar in the second Test against England.

'Kohli's absence is a blow for India; blow for world cricket'

'Kohli's absence is a blow for India; blow for world cricket'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'The game needs to look after the likes of Virat Kohli as well.'

Who Will Replace Jadeja, Rahul?

Who Will Replace Jadeja, Rahul?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against England?

Rajkot Test: Will India Bring In Jadeja And Jurel?

Rajkot Test: Will India Bring In Jadeja And Jurel?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the third Test against England?

Will India Serve Up Kul-Cha In 1st ODI?

Will India Serve Up Kul-Cha In 1st ODI?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for Sunday's first ODI against South Africa?

Bonanza for Team India! BCCI announces 'Test incentive' scheme

Bonanza for Team India! BCCI announces 'Test incentive' scheme

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The Indian team were rewarded with a bonus as the BCCI announced the launch of the 'Test Cricket Incentive Scheme'.

'I think it is unfair to blame everything on him'

'I think it is unfair to blame everything on him'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

'I fear Shardul Thakur will have to wait a while to play his next Test match. They will have to look at his bowling. It is not that he scored 40-50 with the bat either. He might not play a Test match for a while now as India will find other ways of strengthening their batting.'