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'To get rid of chokers tag a big thing for South Africa': Markram

'To get rid of chokers tag a big thing for South Africa': Markram

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Aiden Markram hopes South Africa's ICC World Test Championship Final win over Australia has silenced any doubters and consigned their 'chokers' tag to history.

Pataudi Medal for England-India series' winning captain

Pataudi Medal for England-India series' winning captain

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

With the planned ceremony not going ahead in the UK, a formal announcement on the renaming of the trophy is scheduled for June 19, on the eve of the series-opener at Leeds.

Any ball had their name on it: Rabada on Aus collapse

Any ball had their name on it: Rabada on Aus collapse

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Kagiso Rabada etched another milestone into his illustrious career on Day 1 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's

Ex Aus pacer urges overseas players to skip remainder of IPL

Ex Aus pacer urges overseas players to skip remainder of IPL

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'If I had to make a call whether to head back to India and finish the tournament, it would be an easy decision. It's a no from me. Lives and safety are the most important thing, not pay cheques.'

Gill & Co. look to crack Dukes code in Birmingham

Gill & Co. look to crack Dukes code in Birmingham

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

From 2018 to 2025: Gill hopes to take measure of Dukes balls' changing behaviour

ICC releases interesting new rules across formats

ICC releases interesting new rules across formats

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Stop clock for Tests, change in DRS protocol, short run penalty, the new rules across formats will come into effect from July 2.

MI worst hit as SA players to give IPL playoffs a miss

MI worst hit as SA players to give IPL playoffs a miss

Rediff.com15 May 2025

WTC-bound SA players to miss play-offs after BCCI asks teams to release them by May 26

England ready to unleash Archer at Lord's

England ready to unleash Archer at Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

England captain Ben Stokes said fast bowler Jofra Archer is 100 percent ready to play his first Test since February 2021.

Aus veteran Khawaja ready to mentor teenager Konstas

Aus veteran Khawaja ready to mentor teenager Konstas

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Konstas has been drafted in to replace Marnus Labuschagne, who opened in the World Test Championship final alongside Khawaja but failed to impress as Australia lost to South Africa by five wickets.

How Lamb played hand in Tendulkar's maiden Test ton

How Lamb played hand in Tendulkar's maiden Test ton

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Speaking to PTI, Lamb also spoke passionately about his playing days with Kapil Dev in County cricket and why he rates Sachin Tendulkar over Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli.

Stay committed or step away, Waugh's advice to Rohit

Stay committed or step away, Waugh's advice to Rohit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Australia legend Steve Waugh believes under-fire Rohit Sharma can't afford to be 'complacent or relax' if he wants to continue serving Indian cricket.

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Can India Repeat 2021 Magic At Oval?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Despite the ups and downs, The Oval remains a ground of rich memories and monumental moments for Indian cricket.

NZ surge past India, Australia in WTC standings

NZ surge past India, Australia in WTC standings

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

New Zealand climbed to the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings following their thumping 281-run victory over South Africa

Another ton, more records for wizard Pant at Leeds

Another ton, more records for wizard Pant at Leeds

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Pant also matched India's veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane, who was the last vice-captain to smash a century in each innings, doing so against South Africa in New Delhi, in 2015.

Aus face batting conundrum ahead of Windies Test tour

Aus face batting conundrum ahead of Windies Test tour

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Gillespie said that he feels that either one of Labuschagne or Usman Khawaja, the 38-year-old who failed to touch double-digits in both WTC final innings, will miss out on West Indies tour, which comprises three Tests, starting June 25.

WTC standings: India fall behind Bangladesh!

WTC standings: India fall behind Bangladesh!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Australia's sensational eight-run defeat to the West Indies in Brisbane on Sunday did not have much impact on them as they continued to lead the WTC rankings.

Aus coach backs struggling veterans

Aus coach backs struggling veterans

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

'I don't see an end date with the way he's training, the way he's preparing, the way he's moving.'

RCB's Hazlewood set to return ahead of IPL playoffs

RCB's Hazlewood set to return ahead of IPL playoffs

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Josh Hazlewood is likely to rejoin Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the IPL playoffs, having recovered from a shoulder niggle.

Why England should fear Yashasvi Jaiswal

Why England should fear Yashasvi Jaiswal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Plenty of hopes will rest on the young shoulders of opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who, at the age of just 23, has earned a reputation as one of the world's best openers in the longest format of the game.

I won't mind if I get an opportunity: Pujara

I won't mind if I get an opportunity: Pujara

Rediff.com25 May 2025

If I get an opportunity to represent the country, that will be the best thing: Pujara

Gill speaks out: What I learnt from Rohit...

Gill speaks out: What I learnt from Rohit...

Rediff.com8 May 2025

India opener and ODI vice-captain Shubman Gill has paid tribute to Rohit Sharma following his retirement from Test cricket, saying he will forever remember the lessons learned from the former captain.

BCCI shuffles Test venues! Delhi misses out on SA Test

BCCI shuffles Test venues! Delhi misses out on SA Test

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

While Delhi was set to host the opening Test against South Africa from November 14-18, it will now host the second Test against West Indies starting October 10.

'A master and a gem': Gambhir, Pant salute Rohit

'A master and a gem': Gambhir, Pant salute Rohit

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Hours after Rohit made his understated retirement announcement on Instagram, Gambhir put the speculation to rest with a glowing tribute

Conrad to coach SA across formats

Conrad to coach SA across formats

Rediff.com9 May 2025

South Africa will co-host the next 50-over Cricket World Cup in 2027 along with Zimbabwe and Namibia.

NOT OUT! 'Bunny hops' boundary catches will be illegal!

NOT OUT! 'Bunny hops' boundary catches will be illegal!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Boundary catches involving 'bunny hops', or multiple airborne touches outside the rope, have been deemed illegal by the Marylebone Cricket Club, with the new ruling set to be integrated into ICC's playing conditions this month and the MCC's laws from October next year.

Verreynne on how it felt to end South Africa's trophy drought

Verreynne on how it felt to end South Africa's trophy drought

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Kyle Verreynne revealed his emotions almost got the better of him before he hit the winning runs to end South Africa's wait for a global trophy.

Lyon has unique suggestion for WTC Final

Lyon has unique suggestion for WTC Final

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Lyon emphasised that the World Test Championship format removes the possibility of "dead rubbers" in individual series, ensuring that every match remains important and competitive, with every point carrying weight within the two-year cycle.

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Ahead of England's five-match Test series against India at home, head coach Brendon McCullum hailed young all-rounder Jacob Bethell

Why Gill feels Test win in SENA bigger than IPL title

Why Gill feels Test win in SENA bigger than IPL title

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

A Test series win in England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa ranks as a "bigger" achievement than an IPL title, said India's new captain Shubman Gill on Thursday.

India consolidate top spot in WTC table after decimating England

India consolidate top spot in WTC table after decimating England

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team consolidated its top position in the World Test Championship rankings following its 4-1 series win over England.

'We are on a journey to becoming a great Australian team'

'We are on a journey to becoming a great Australian team'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Australia finished second in the league table during the 2023-25 WTC cycle, behind South Africa, having claimed 67.54 per cent of the points on offer to them.

After Vizag, Where's India On WTC Points Table?

After Vizag, Where's India On WTC Points Table?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

With a soaring PCT of 52.77, India surpassed South Africa, New Zealand, and Bangladesh, all with a PCT of 50.

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Gibbs tips Shubman Gill to shine under pressure

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Gibbs said leadership develops with time, and Gill possesses the composure to grow into the role.

How Bumrah's message boosted Green before surgery

How Bumrah's message boosted Green before surgery

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

A 'special message' from India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah on the eve of Cameron Green's back surgery gave the Australian all-rounder the much-needed reassurance about his decision to go under the knife.

Kohli hits nets; Bethell, Livingstone rejoin RCB

Kohli hits nets; Bethell, Livingstone rejoin RCB

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Among other developments from the RCB camp, West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd and England's Liam Livingstone have returned to India and rejoined the squad on Wednesday.

'Shut out the noise...' Sachin's advice to Gill

'Shut out the noise...' Sachin's advice to Gill

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Shubman should focus on his decisions and not how outside world perceives him: Tendulkar

Irrespective of repercussions, Starc 'heavily committed' to DC

Irrespective of repercussions, Starc 'heavily committed' to DC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Starc, who won the IPL last year with Kolkata Knight Riders, said having lack of information was also among the reasons he chose not to go back to India.

'Aussie selectors eye WTC final over future plans'

'Aussie selectors eye WTC final over future plans'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Speaking as quoted by Fox Sports, Waugh said, "I think they have picked the team on winning these last two Test matches."

Australia overtake India to take top spot on WTC table

Australia overtake India to take top spot on WTC table

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Australia, following their eight-wicket win in the third and final Test against Pakistan at Sydney are on 56.25 percentage points and have pushed India to the second spot in the latest WTC standings issued by ICC on Saturday.

Blow for DC! Starc pulls out of remainder of IPL 2025

Blow for DC! Starc pulls out of remainder of IPL 2025

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Mitchell Starc has reportedly decided against returning to India for the remainder of IPL 2025, dealing a blow to his team Delhi Capitals' prospects of reaching the play-offs.