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Rohit will look to better his stats against Australia

Rohit will look to better his stats against Australia

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

The biggest positives with the bat in Perth were Virat Kohli regaining his rhythm and Jaiswal's coming of age hundred in his debut Test in Australia. Both will look to build on those significant gains in Adelaide.

Jasball Floors Bazball in Vizag

Jasball Floors Bazball in Vizag

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Bumrah finished with figures of 6 for 45 -- his 10th five wicket haul in Test cricket -- while also becoming the fastest Indian pacer to take 150 Test wickets.

Records tumble as India crush SA in dominant Test win

Records tumble as India crush SA in dominant Test win

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

India inflicted a crushing 10-wicket defeat on South Africa in the one-off Women's Test in Chennai

SEE: 'Just another day at the office'

SEE: 'Just another day at the office'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'When you score so many runs, you have done something right'

Ashwin Has Their Number!

Ashwin Has Their Number!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

As Ashwin nears his 500th Test wicket, here are some of the batters who have been unable to read him and have been his victims one time too many.

Can India do a Perth-like turnaround in Adelaide?

Can India do a Perth-like turnaround in Adelaide?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

'We feel slightly behind the game now but there certainly won't be any letting up and certainly won't be any surrendering.'

Fit-again Axar replaces Kuldeep for 2nd SL Test

Fit-again Axar replaces Kuldeep for 2nd SL Test

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Fit-again all-rounder Axar Patel has replaced left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test against Sri Lanka, starting in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Bumrah ready to guide India's novice pace attack

Bumrah ready to guide India's novice pace attack

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Bumrah became the fastest Indian pacer to pick 150+ wickets in long-format cricket during the second day of the India-England Test match in Visakhapatnam.

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

A very impressive Test victory: Cricketing world hails Team India

A very impressive Test victory: Cricketing world hails Team India

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Accolades poured in from the cricketing world as India took an unassailable 3-1 lead with a win over England in the fourth Test in Ranchi.

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.

PIX: Bumrah's swing masterclass puts India in box seat

PIX: Bumrah's swing masterclass puts India in box seat

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

'You have to have a plan and use every delivery wisely. I was very happy to execute it today and happy to contribute on that pitch.'

'It was as if I was playing Jannik Sinner'

'It was as if I was playing Jannik Sinner'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Fifth seed Iga Swiatek stages revival to stay in hunt for 4th French crown.

Leave Test cricket alone, says Botham

Leave Test cricket alone, says Botham

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Botham is the latest among the illustrious bandwagon of cricketers led by current India captain Virat Kohli, the iconic Sachin Tendulkar and Australian master batsman Ricky Ponting who have spoken against the proposed change for the 2023-2031 cycle.

Triple centurions in Test cricket

Triple centurions in Test cricket

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Australia captain Michael Clarke's triple century was just the 25th in Test cricket and the fourth highest Test score by an Australian. It was also the 14th highest by any batsman and the highest in 100 Tests over more than a century at the SCG. Rajneesh Gupta lists the other batsmen to score a triple hundred.

Windies 'Keeper's Parents Want Son To Play For RCB

Windies 'Keeper's Parents Want Son To Play For RCB

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

'We will be in India to witness that moment if it ever comes true.'

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Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

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All-rounder Ashwin leaps to fifth in Test rankings

All-rounder Ashwin leaps to fifth in Test rankings

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Kohli, who made 0 and 62 in Chennai, stayed in fifth spot among batsmen with 838 points. Kane Williamson (919) of New Zealand retained the top position with Steve Smith (891) of Australia in second spot.

Ashwin first bowler to dismiss 200 left-handers in Tests

Ashwin first bowler to dismiss 200 left-handers in Tests

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

'Over the stumps is one angle I have used effectively over the last 36 months.'

Not Rohit, not Rahul but this player is a 'problem' for England

Not Rohit, not Rahul but this player is a 'problem' for England

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Jaiswal is only the fourth Indian left-hander besides Sourav Ganguly, Gautam Gambhir and Kambli to smash a Test double ton.

Kiwis drop history man Ajaz for Bangladesh Tests

Kiwis drop history man Ajaz for Bangladesh Tests

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Tom Latham will captain the team for an entire series for the first time in place of Kane Williamson, who suffered a recurrence of an elbow injury in India and will miss both Tests.

Bumrah would be too hot to handle for Bradman: Gilly

Bumrah would be too hot to handle for Bradman: Gilly

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'He would have f****** ripped on Bradman's pegs out in a matter of balls'

Team India's international matches at home for 2023-24 season

Team India's international matches at home for 2023-24 season

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The BCCI on Tuesday announced India's international fixtures at home for the upcoming season. Team India's home assignment will get underway with India hosting Australia in September.

What ails Gill's batting in Test cricket...

What ails Gill's batting in Test cricket...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

He has scored 994 runs in 35 innings at an average of 31.06. However, his statistics suggest his struggle against red-ball giants like New Zealand, England and now South Africa.

PICS: Atkinson takes fifer as England crush SL, bag series

PICS: Atkinson takes fifer as England crush SL, bag series

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test between England and Sri Lanka, at Lord's, on Sunday.

2nd NZ Test: Weather, team combination worry for Kohli

2nd NZ Test: Weather, team combination worry for Kohli

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

New Zealand's three-pronged attack could spell trouble for India on a spiced-up track and Will Somerville, who played a gutsy knock in Kanpur, might have to sit out.

Consecutive ISRO Mission Failure Raises National Security Concerns

Consecutive ISRO Mission Failure Raises National Security Concerns

Rediff.com19 May 2025

'There's too much coincidence in back-to-back failures of missions critical to national security.'

Shubman Gill In Rocky Waters?

Shubman Gill In Rocky Waters?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Since August 2023, Gill has scored just one half-century from eight T20Is, scoring 133 runs at an average of 16.

PIX: Happy campers, Kiwis celebrate with their kids

PIX: Happy campers, Kiwis celebrate with their kids

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

And joining the players in celebration were their families.

Net Session: Indian batters perfecting conventional and reverse sweeps

Net Session: Indian batters perfecting conventional and reverse sweeps

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Indian batters are not known for their sweeping skills but they made a conscious effort to practise that shot in their opening net session ahead of the second Test against England beginning in Visakhapatnam on Friday.

Most awaited India-Australia series from Feb 9

Most awaited India-Australia series from Feb 9

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Test series will be part of the World Test Championship cycle.

'I Was Just Getting Bumrah'd'

'I Was Just Getting Bumrah'd'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'He's the toughest bowler I've ever faced.'

'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.'

Rahane, Rathour behind Ashwin's batting form

Rahane, Rathour behind Ashwin's batting form

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

'Ajinkya played a crucial role in telling me that I was overthinking it. That innings in Sydney really set the tone for me.'

Watson named in squad for third Test, Quiney dropped

Watson named in squad for third Test, Quiney dropped

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Australia have named Shane Watson and five pace bowlers, including Mitchell Johnson, in a 14-man squad for the third and final Test against South Africa in Perth after drawing the second Test in Adelaide on Monday.

Karachi Test: Pakistan pull off draw after Babar ton

Karachi Test: Pakistan pull off draw after Babar ton

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

A burgeoning third wicket stand between Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique had kept Pakistan in the contest and the duo continued to frustrate Australia when play resumed.

PICS: Black Caps conquer India with big win in Pune

PICS: Black Caps conquer India with big win in Pune

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

It was a stunning defeat for India, who were dismantled by eight wickets in seamer-friendly conditions in the opening match at Bengaluru, as they suffered their first series loss on home soil since falling to England in 2012.

PICS: Pakistan in driver's seat as England batters falter

PICS: Pakistan in driver's seat as England batters falter

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2nd Test played between Pakistan and England in Multan, on Thursday.

PIX: Rain forces early stumps after Bangladesh fight back

PIX: Rain forces early stumps after Bangladesh fight back

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur, on Friday.

India's biggest wins in Test cricket

India's biggest wins in Test cricket

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

India completed a crushing victory over Australia by a record margin of 320 runs in the second Test in Mohali on Tuesday to seize a 1-0 lead in the four-match series. It was India's biggest ever Test win by runs, bettering their 280-run success over South Africa in Kanpur in 1996-97.