News for '-playing-xi'

India's bowling crisis: Shami's absence spells trouble

India's bowling crisis: Shami's absence spells trouble

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Prasidh Krishna's performance hints at bare bench strength

1st T20I Vs Ireland: Pick Your Team

1st T20I Vs Ireland: Pick Your Team

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first T20 International against Ireland on Friday?

Match-winner Shami has no complaints over inconsistent game time

Match-winner Shami has no complaints over inconsistent game time

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

'When I was playing regularly, there must have been someone who had to sit out, and I wasn't guilty. So you can't feel low if you are sitting out because the team is winning.'

Rahul Is 'A Delight To See'

Rahul Is 'A Delight To See'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

'He has made batting look easy.' 'When you look at his footwork and the balance, it was pretty amazing.'

India vs England: How India's debutants fared

India vs England: How India's debutants fared

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

India's emphatic win over England was a tailor-made series for the debutants. The absence of key players gave India the perfect opportunity to test their bench strength and boy, did the youngsters grab the chance with both hands!

India look to maintain stranglehold over England in Ranchi

India look to maintain stranglehold over England in Ranchi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

For the 'Bazball' inspired England, the win in Hyderabad has become a distant memory and a repeat of 2021 looks likely when India bounced back to win the four-Test series 3-1.

How India's tactical changes tamed Australia's batting might

How India's tactical changes tamed Australia's batting might

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'We were up to the mark in three departments'

Dhawan reveals why Samson was dropped for 2nd ODI

Dhawan reveals why Samson was dropped for 2nd ODI

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

'We wanted the sixth bowler to come in, so Sanju Samson missed out'

SWOT Analysis: Team India buoyed by strong squad, but...

SWOT Analysis: Team India buoyed by strong squad, but...

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

But the Rohit Sharma-led team has it's fair share of problems in terms of picking an ideal playing XI.

'I have got no sympathy for my journey'

'I have got no sympathy for my journey'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'I don't give myself one second of sympathy. That's why I put that tweet because I wanted closure. I hated the fact that people are giving me sympathy, I just couldn't take it anymore.'

KKR captain Rana fined for slow over-rate vs CSK

KKR captain Rana fined for slow over-rate vs CSK

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Nitish Rana was fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL 2023 match against Chennai Super Kings.

Bangla Game: Will India Play SKY, Shami?

Bangla Game: Will India Play SKY, Shami?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

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

Delhi Test: Will Shreyas Replace SKY?

Delhi Test: Will Shreyas Replace SKY?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

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

'We needed one batter to stay till the end'

'We needed one batter to stay till the end'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Arshdeep Singh brushed aside concerns around India's long tail after their shock loss in the first T20I against the West Indies.

Will India Retain XI Against South Africa?

Will India Retain XI Against South Africa?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

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

Hangzhou-bound India team go down to Karnataka in warm-up match

Hangzhou-bound India team go down to Karnataka in warm-up match

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

India's Asian Games-bound T20 cricket team lost to Karnataka by four wickets in a pre-departure warm-up fixture, in Bengaluru on Friday.

Shami will force team think-tank to think differently

Shami will force team think-tank to think differently

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

It is very difficult not to respect Mohmmed Shami for his mastery over his craft.

Will India Include Ashwin For First ODI?

Will India Include Ashwin For First ODI?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first ODI against Australia on Friday?

Ranji Round-up: Shardul, Dube shine for Mumbai; Saurashtra take slender lead

Ranji Round-up: Shardul, Dube shine for Mumbai; Saurashtra take slender lead

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

India internationals Shardul Thakur and Shivam Dube starred with the ball and the bat respectively as 41-time champions Mumbai took an upperhand over Assam on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Mumbai on Friday.

Kohli, RCB fined for breaching IPL Code of Conduct

Kohli, RCB fined for breaching IPL Code of Conduct

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Earlier this season, Kohli was fined 10 percent of his match fees as he 'admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct', after RCB's contest against Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

The 3 big rule changes for IPL 2023

The 3 big rule changes for IPL 2023

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

IPL 2023 is set to witness a tweak in several playing conditions including the time of announcement of the playing XI.

ICC WC: Hardik's injury could throw India off balance

ICC WC: Hardik's injury could throw India off balance

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Pandya, before the Bangladesh game had bowled 16 overs in the previous three matches and picked up five wickets.

Will Shreyas Iyer Be Retained For Sri Lanka Game?

Will Shreyas Iyer Be Retained For Sri Lanka Game?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the World Cup match against Sri Lanka?

EXPLAINED: New Rule Changes In IPL 2023

EXPLAINED: New Rule Changes In IPL 2023

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

In a bid to make the popular tournament more interesting for fans, the BCCI has introduced new major rules this year.

Asia Cup: Will India bring in Pant/Ashwin against Hong Kong?

Asia Cup: Will India bring in Pant/Ashwin against Hong Kong?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Do you think India should make any changes to their playing XI for Wednesday's Asia Cup match against Hong Kong?

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

ICC Hall of Famer and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting feels that batter Cameron Bancroft is leading the race to succeed David Warner and Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia's Test batting.

India's tour of SA: BCCI on sticky wicket over Rohit decision

India's tour of SA: BCCI on sticky wicket over Rohit decision

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The BCCI top brass will be hoping to convince Rohit Sharma to lead the India team in T20 Internationals despite his reluctance.

Focus on Ponting's future as Delhi struggle in IPL 2023

Focus on Ponting's future as Delhi struggle in IPL 2023

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals are likely to have a much leaner coaching staff next season with head coach Ricky Ponting's future set to be examined at the end of the season.

Should India Pick Kishan, Umran For 2nd ODI?

Should India Pick Kishan, Umran For 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Wednesday's must-win second ODI against Bangladesh?

High Stakes in WPL auction to fill season gaps

High Stakes in WPL auction to fill season gaps

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The auction will feature 56 capped and 109 uncapped players.

Umesh Yadav signs for Essex

Umesh Yadav signs for Essex

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Indian pacer Umesh Yadav has signed with Division One English County side Essex for the remainder of the 2023 championship.

Pick Your Indian Team For 1st Test

Pick Your Indian Team For 1st Test

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh, starting on Wednesday?

Why Mumbai Indians Went All Out For Hardik

Why Mumbai Indians Went All Out For Hardik

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Hardik Pandya is touted as a possible captaincy option for Mumbai Indians in the future.

Aussies Watch Out! The King Is In The Mood

Aussies Watch Out! The King Is In The Mood

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'Virat Kohli is getting into the groove ahead of the #WTC23 Final'.

Asian Games Cricket: India crush Bangladesh to enter final

Asian Games Cricket: India crush Bangladesh to enter final

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

India confirmed a medal in men's cricket competition with a crushing nine-wicket win over Bangladesh to storm into the final of the Asian Games.

Rinku vs Rajat: Who will get the coveted ODI cap?

Rinku vs Rajat: Who will get the coveted ODI cap?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Patidar or Rinku set for debut; India look to seal series

Win will give us confidence for India match: Azam hails pace attack

Win will give us confidence for India match: Azam hails pace attack

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hailed his team's pace bowling unit, saying the fast bowlers would boost the side's confidence ahead of its Super Sunday clash against arch-rivals India.

Will India bring back Bumrah, Ashwin?

Will India bring back Bumrah, Ashwin?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

What changes must India make to the playing XI for Friday's second T20 International against Australia?

Centurion Test: Rahul may play as keeper

Centurion Test: Rahul may play as keeper

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

K L Rahul might be asked to keep wickets to bolster the batting.

Pakistan-England Test to proceed as scheduled

Pakistan-England Test to proceed as scheduled

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

England indicated that they're in a position to field a playing XI in Rawalpindi against Pakistan in the opening Test.