News for '1st Test'

Tendulkar, Nehra laud Ishant

Tendulkar, Nehra laud Ishant

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The India pacer is playing his 100th Test in Motera.

Squad for New Zealand tour to be named on Tuesday

Squad for New Zealand tour to be named on Tuesday

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The Indian squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand comprising five One-Day Internationals and two Tests will be picked on Tuesday, in Mumbai.

Statistical highlights, Day 1

Statistical highlights, Day 1

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

Is Leeds 2002 India's Most Important Test Win?

Is Leeds 2002 India's Most Important Test Win?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The Headlingley triumph marked the start of a new and important chapter in Indian cricket, with the Indians winning consistently away from home from that point onwards.

Delhi to host second ODI against West Indies on Oct 11

Delhi to host second ODI against West Indies on Oct 11

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

The revised itinerary of India's home series against the West Indies underwent a few changes with the capital hosting the second ODI on October 11 instead of the one-off T20 which will now be hosted by Cuttack on October 22.

Maha's 1st COVID-19 patient to receive plasma therapy dies

Maha's 1st COVID-19 patient to receive plasma therapy dies

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope had on Tuesday said that plasma therapy is being used in the state on an experimental basis after getting approval from Indian Council of Medical Research

We didn't capitalise on key periods in the 1st ODI: Bairstow

We didn't capitalise on key periods in the 1st ODI: Bairstow

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The right-handed batsman further admitted that this tour is a building block ahead of the T20 World Cup, to be played in October this year in India.

Warner must score in the 2nd innings to make an impact: Ponting

Warner must score in the 2nd innings to make an impact: Ponting

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

But former Australia captain Ponting says he saw signs in both the first Edgbaston innings and Warner's knock against India in the World Test Championship Final that suggest he's close to getting back among the runs.

Vettori, Ryder tons lift New Zealand

Vettori, Ryder tons lift New Zealand

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Daniel Vettori and Jesse Ryder scored centuries as New Zealand recovered from a precarious 61 for 6 at lunch to 279 all out on the opening day of the first Test against India. In reply, India were 29 without loss at close of play.

'We will look to pick some early wickets tomorrow'

'We will look to pick some early wickets tomorrow'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2010

Sri Lanka may have reached a strong position in the first Test after a good show by their batsmen on the opening day of the 1st Test in Galle but India coach Gary Kirsten is hopeful of bouncing back.

Jadeja, Ashwin wrap up Mohali Test in 3 days

Jadeja, Ashwin wrap up Mohali Test in 3 days

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

India's Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin thrived on a spinners' paradise in Mohali, bamboozling South Africa's batsmen in the first Test to secure a 108-run victory with more than two days to spare on Saturday.

1st COVID-19 survivor receives double lung transplant in US

1st COVID-19 survivor receives double lung transplant in US

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The organ transplantation may become more frequent for COVID-19 patients who are at a critical stage as the virus most commonly attacks the respiratory system.

Smith and Co eye No 1 spot in Tests

Smith and Co eye No 1 spot in Tests

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Australia's aim of regaining the top ranking in Test cricket has taken a major step forward following Monday's comprehensive victory over New Zealand in the opener of their two-match series, according to captain Steve Smith.

1st ODI: Bowlers, Dhawan secure India win

1st ODI: Bowlers, Dhawan secure India win

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

India's bowlers laid the foundation before Shikhar Dhawan anchored a straightforward chase to secure the tourists a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first one day international in Napier on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Blackwood shines as West Indies beat England in first Test

PHOTOS: Blackwood shines as West Indies beat England in first Test

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

West Indies beat England by four wickets on the final day of the first international Test since the coronavirus break on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead at the Ageas Bowl in a three-Test series thanks to a 95-run knock by Jermaine Blackwood.

Youngsters' T20 WC dreams hang in the balance with just 5 games to go

Youngsters' T20 WC dreams hang in the balance with just 5 games to go

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

In the current scenario, form in the IPL will carry a lot of weight for selection in the Indian team bound for USA and Caribbean.

2006-07 Ashes schedule

2006-07 Ashes schedule

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

Schedule of matches for England's 2006-07 tour of Australia.

Despite shock loss in Galle Test, India players see improvement in rankings

Despite shock loss in Galle Test, India players see improvement in rankings

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Ashwin moves into top-10, Dhawan in career-high 32nd spot in the latest ICC Test rankings

Gabba Test, Day 3 PHOTOS: Australia on top after openers whip Kiwis

Gabba Test, Day 3 PHOTOS: Australia on top after openers whip Kiwis

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Joe Burns scored his maiden Test century and his opening partner David Warner his 14th as Australia finished the third day of the first Test against New Zealand in a dominant position on 264 for four with a lead of 503 runs on Saturday.

Wet conditions can't dampen Dav

Wet conditions can't dampen Dav

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Play on the final day could only commence at 1330 IST as heavy overnight rain caused water logging at several areas on the ground.

Sri Lanka survive third day

Sri Lanka survive third day

Rediff.com14 May 2006

At the close Sri Lanka, who scored 192 in their first innings, were 183 for three in reply to England's 551 for six declared.

1st trial flight of Gaganyaan may face delay due to lockdown

1st trial flight of Gaganyaan may face delay due to lockdown

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The space agency is expected to launch the Rs 10,000-crore "Gaganyaan" in 2022, the year of the 75th anniversary of India's Independence.

South Africa ease to five-wicket triumph

South Africa ease to five-wicket triumph

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

South Africa reeled off the 27 runs required for victory in less than an hour to record a five-wicket triumph over Bangladesh on the fourth morning of the first Test.

India's Tour of Australia: CA arranges D/N warm-up game

India's Tour of Australia: CA arranges D/N warm-up game

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The tour will include a 14-day quarantine-cum-training period in Sydney starting November 12 for the Indians who will fly in after the IPL final on November 10.

Vandort leads Lankan fightback

Vandort leads Lankan fightback

Rediff.com11 Nov 2007

Michael Vandort top scored with 82 as Sri Lanka reached 218 for five in their second innings after being asked to follow-on in the first Test against Australia.

Statistical highlights, Day 2

Statistical highlights, Day 2

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

Pakistan strike late after Cook scores his 28th Test century

Pakistan strike late after Cook scores his 28th Test century

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

With two days remaining and 17 wickets still potentially to fall, a draw looks the probable outcome, although Wahab Riaz's removal of Bell (63) and Mark Wood (4) in successive overs near the close again put the hosts in the ascendancy.

Pune's NIV develops ELISA test to detect COVID-19 antibodies

Pune's NIV develops ELISA test to detect COVID-19 antibodies

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The test kit has the advantage of testing 90 samples together in a single run of 2.5 hours, so that healthcare professionals can proceed quickly with necessary next steps.

The demise of the Calypso kings

The demise of the Calypso kings

Rediff.com4 May 2005

A look at the four-Test series in the West Indies, in 1995, that heralded the start of Australia's reign.

Mathews steadies SL in pursuit of big first innings lead

Mathews steadies SL in pursuit of big first innings lead

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Mathews has taken 253 balls on his way to what he hopes will be a 10th Test century and first in over a year

England's Bazball against India's spin will fascinating: Hussain

England's Bazball against India's spin will fascinating: Hussain

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The former England captain expects experienced pacer James Anderdon to be part of England's touring squad for the Test series in India early next year.

Pitch had little to offer for bowlers: Dhoni

Pitch had little to offer for bowlers: Dhoni

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni defended his bowlers for allowing New Zealand amass 459 in their first innings of the 1st Test in Ahmedabad, saying the pitch had very little for them.

'One of the all-time Outstanding Test Innings'

'One of the all-time Outstanding Test Innings'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Cricketing fraternity, on Thursday, applauded Australia batsman Steven Smith for hitting a century against England, on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, on Thursday.

Heyhoe Flint, 1st women's cricket superstar dies

Heyhoe Flint, 1st women's cricket superstar dies

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Rachael Heyhoe Flint, who captained England to World Cup glory in 1973, has died at 77.

Rain set to affect India's only practice match ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

Rain set to affect India's only practice match ahead of Sri Lanka Tests

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Looking for a proper tune-up before the three-match Test series against hosts Sri Lanka gets underway, India would be hoping that rain stays away from their one and only three-day practice game beginning at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, on Thursday.

Injured Anderson out of 2nd Ashes Test

Injured Anderson out of 2nd Ashes Test

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

England's gamble to include Anderson in the 1st Ashes Test soon after he had torn his right calf muscle, forcing him to miss the one-off Ireland Test, backfired spectacularly.

'Who said I am finished?': Warner

'Who said I am finished?': Warner

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The selectors have decided to rest David Warner for the five-match T20 series in India following Australia's ODI World Cup triumph.

Disrespectful to India if England don't play best XI: KP

Disrespectful to India if England don't play best XI: KP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The 40-year-old Pietersen said a win against India is similar to a victory against arch-rivals Australia and urged the selectors to play both Stuart Broad and James Anderson in the same XI.

Highest Test score for India

Highest Test score for India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

PIX: India dominate Australia in drawn women's D/N Test

PIX: India dominate Australia in drawn women's D/N Test

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Indian women's team put up a highly commendable performance, dominating Australia for the better part in its maiden Day/Night Test, which ended in a draw primarily due to inclement weather during the first two days.