News for '1st Test'

1st ODI: Cummins captures thriller as Australia edge Pakistan

1st ODI: Cummins captures thriller as Australia edge Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

In a nail-biting finish at the MCG, Australia clinched a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first ODI on Monday night.

Maha reports 1st suspected GBS death, number of cases rises to 110

Maha reports 1st suspected GBS death, number of cases rises to 110

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

A man suspected to have contracted Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) has died in Maharashtra's Solapur district, while the number of cases of the immunological nerve disorder in Pune rose to 110, health officials said on Monday.

Pant Or Rahul? Who Will India Pick For 1st ODI?

Pant Or Rahul? Who Will India Pick For 1st ODI?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Choose Your India team for the first ODI against England in Nagpur.

PIX: Duckett slams century as England outclass India in Leeds

PIX: Duckett slams century as England outclass India in Leeds

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Opener Ben Duckett hit the most defining century of his career, exposing an out-of-depth Indian attack as England comfortably chased down a tricky target of 371 to win the opening Test by five wickets.

Sachin calls Reddy's ton a 'knock to remember'

Sachin calls Reddy's ton a 'knock to remember'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Sachin Tendulkar praised Nitish Kumar Reddy for his brilliant unbeaten 105 against Australia in the fourth Test

From Chokers to Champions: SA finally win World title!

From Chokers to Champions: SA finally win World title!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

A look back at some of the most painful moments when South Africa came heartbreakingly close -- but always fell short -- before finally breaking the curse at Lord's.

PIX: England bowlers fight back after Pant, Rahul tons

PIX: England bowlers fight back after Pant, Rahul tons

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Monday.

Fans Celebrate India On R-Day!

Fans Celebrate India On R-Day!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

With the Republic Day weekend, both days of play have seen the stands brimming with crowds. From school children to adults, all have been waving the Tricolour as Rohit Sharma and Co continue to dominate the visitors.

ZaraBol chat: Discuss Day 2 in the India-England 1st Test

ZaraBol chat: Discuss Day 2 in the India-England 1st Test

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

India ended Day 2 in the first Test at Motrea on Friday in a commanding position, having reduced England to 41 for 3 at stumps, after declaring their first innings on 521 for 8. Discuss the day's play, and what one can expect on Day 3, with India Abroad's Bikash Mohapatra on Rediff ZaraBol.

Shreyas to lead India A vs Aus A, skips red-ball season

Shreyas to lead India A vs Aus A, skips red-ball season

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A, starting September 30 in Kanpur.

Duleep Trophy: Jagadeesan ton puts South Zone on top

Duleep Trophy: Jagadeesan ton puts South Zone on top

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Narayan Jagadeesan blended caution with aggression in right proportions during his undefeated knock of 148 as South Zone were comfortably placed at 297 for three against North Zone on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy semifinal at the BCCI-CEG ground in Bengaluru on Thursday.

PIX: 5-Star Bumrah Hands India Slender Lead

PIX: 5-Star Bumrah Hands India Slender Lead

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

K L Rahul drove his way to a sublime 47 after England negated India's advantage by totalling 465 in their first innings as the visitors had another ordinary day in the field on Day 3 of the first Test in Leeds on Sunday.

I've seen him work hard for this: Gill on Pant comeback

I've seen him work hard for this: Gill on Pant comeback

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Pant is playing a Test match for the first time since a serious car accident in 2022, and Gill was happy for his teammate.

PIX: New Gen India Arrives In Style!

PIX: New Gen India Arrives In Style!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Friday

How Your Grievances Can Be Fixed!

How Your Grievances Can Be Fixed!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

CPGRAMS -- an online platform available to citizens 24x7 to lodge their grievances to public authorities on service delivery -- has existed for close to two decades. But it has never been this active, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Dhruv Jurel picked for England Tests; Shami, Kishan out

Dhruv Jurel picked for England Tests; Shami, Kishan out

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Axar Patel made an expected comeback to the side for the first two Tests against England.

Labuschagne won't overthink 'uncharacteristic' dismissals of 1st Ashes Test

Labuschagne won't overthink 'uncharacteristic' dismissals of 1st Ashes Test

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting backed Labuschagne to return to his best.

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Mohali Test, Day 1

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Mohali Test, Day 1

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from the Day 1 of the 1st Test.

1st ODI: Hardik faces leadership test vs Australia

1st ODI: Hardik faces leadership test vs Australia

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Hardik Pandya's leadership skills and India's overall World Cup preparedness will be under focus

How patience won Australia the 1st Ashes Test

How patience won Australia the 1st Ashes Test

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Australia's Khawaja reins in 'Little Uzzie' to set up Ashes run chase

Why Didn't Kohli Take The DRS?

Why Didn't Kohli Take The DRS?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

If Virat Kohli had taken the DRS, the LBW decision would have been overturned.

Stat check: Bumrah's average second only to Barnes

Stat check: Bumrah's average second only to Barnes

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Bumrah now has 36 wickets on Australian soil, and the batter he's dismissed most times is his opposite number Pat Cummins (6).

India A bowlers struggle as Haines, Mousley hit tons

India A bowlers struggle as Haines, Mousley hit tons

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Earlier, Mukesh bowled with venom, taking three wickets to help India crawl back into the contest as England Lions stumbled to 333 for five at lunch on Day 3.

Virat Kohli achieves another milestone in 100th Test

Virat Kohli achieves another milestone in 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Kohli has smashed 8,007 runs from 100 Tests at a remarkable average of 50.35.

India's No. 3 Crisis: Karun Or Sudharsan?

India's No. 3 Crisis: Karun Or Sudharsan?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Karun Nair's struggles at the crucial No. 3 position is a big headache for Team India.

Adelaide Test: Australia in sight of victory after Head, Hazlewood star

Adelaide Test: Australia in sight of victory after Head, Hazlewood star

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

After Australia resumed on 59-2, West Indies made frequent inroads to stay in the contest.

PIX: Pope hits ton but Bumrah, Pant take honours on Day 2

PIX: Pope hits ton but Bumrah, Pant take honours on Day 2

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Saturday.

Pant, The Greatest Comeback Story

Pant, The Greatest Comeback Story

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

After a 20-month absence from Test cricket, Rishabh Pant's return was nothing short of sensational.

Down but not out: Bumrah rallies his troops with pearls of wisdom

Down but not out: Bumrah rallies his troops with pearls of wisdom

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The Perth Test marks Bumrah's second stint as a stand-in captain, having also led his country against England in 2022, and he could not have been dealt a tougher hand.

India's 1st COVID patient tests positive again

India's 1st COVID patient tests positive again

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

It was on January 30, 2020 that the third year medical student from Wuhan university tested positive for coronavirus, becoming the country's first COVID-19 patient, days after she had returned home following semester holidays.

Who will replace Iyer for 1st Aus Test? Gill or SKY?

Who will replace Iyer for 1st Aus Test? Gill or SKY?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The Indian team management could consider playing Shubman Gill in the middle order ahead of Suryakumar Yadav in the first Test against Australia after Shreyas Iyer was ruled out of the series opener due to a back injury.

Has Batter Kohli Lost His Mojo?

Has Batter Kohli Lost His Mojo?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The decline in Kohli's Test batting average is particularly alarming. It has now plummeted to an eight-year low of 48.74.

Deshpande's wicket breaks Lions' stubborn stand

Deshpande's wicket breaks Lions' stubborn stand

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

England Lions were 192 for 3 in 46 overs in reply to India A's 348 at stumps on the second day of their second unofficial Test, in Northampton on Saturday.

One loss won't stop India from playing fearless cricket: Rohit

One loss won't stop India from playing fearless cricket: Rohit

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

'It's one thing to talk about it, but actually we went out there (in Bengaluru) and played some fearless cricket.'

'Most Extraordinary Way To Get A 100!'

'Most Extraordinary Way To Get A 100!'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'His capacity for hard work, relentless application and focus, allied to his God-given gifts, has made him a champion every Indian can be proud of.'

Jadeja quashes Test retirement rumours

Jadeja quashes Test retirement rumours

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

A report in a Hindi newspaper suggested that the 33-year-old cricketer is mulling Test retirement.

Big gains for Rohit and Jaiswal in ICC Test rankings

Big gains for Rohit and Jaiswal in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The 21-year-old registered the third-highest score for an India opener on debut and the highest away from home, to deservedly win the Player of the Match award on his Test debut.

Rahul's century leads India A's strong showing on Day 1

Rahul's century leads India A's strong showing on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

K L Rahul gained the requisite confidence and much-needed game time ahead of the upcoming five-Test series with a classy hundred for India A against a quality England Lions attack.

Jaiswal's arduous journey: From pani puri seller to Test match winner

Jaiswal's arduous journey: From pani puri seller to Test match winner

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Rohit said he never doubted Jaiswal's talent and, during their opening partnership, kept telling the debutant that he belonged at the Test level.

Australia in charge after Green's unbeaten ton in Wellington

Australia in charge after Green's unbeaten ton in Wellington

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Test played between New Zealand and Australia in Wellington on Friday.