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Rohit reveals exciting new opening partner for Tests

Rohit reveals exciting new opening partner for Tests

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Jaiswal's selection comes after an impressive performance in the domestic circuit across various formats,

WTC Final: All the interesting facts and figures

WTC Final: All the interesting facts and figures

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

This is India's second appearance in the WTC final after losing the inaugural game in 2021 to New Zealand.

Blame The Players, But No Touching BCCI Please!

Blame The Players, But No Touching BCCI Please!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Has any cricketing legend asked the all-powerful BCCI Secretary Jay A Shah how selections are taking place without a chief selector in place for the last four months? Who takes all the important decisions at selection meetings?, asks Harish Kotian.

'Goddess' At CSK-RCB Game!

'Goddess' At CSK-RCB Game!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The fans in Bengaluru had a party time as it rained sixes and fours all evening at the M Chinnaswamy stadium.

Revealed! What DC Players Think of Dhoni

Revealed! What DC Players Think of Dhoni

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Watch the video and find out!

CSK awaits Stokes' return in SRH showdown

CSK awaits Stokes' return in SRH showdown

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

In a relief to CSK, Stokes, who was suffering from a toe injury and missed three IPL matches, took part in the net practice on Wednesday

'Most under-rated' Rahane is 34

'Most under-rated' Rahane is 34

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'The man who led India to its greatest ever overseas Test series win. Happy Birthday @ajinkyarahane88.' 'May God give you the strength to fight every challenge.'

West Indies' secret plan to stop Kohli's milestone century

West Indies' secret plan to stop Kohli's milestone century

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

West Indies hope to use new ball effectively on Day 2 to stage comeback

Ranji Trophy round-up: Dube's century rallies Mumbai

Ranji Trophy round-up: Dube's century rallies Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

A belligerent century from India all-rounder Shivam Dube brought Mumbai back into the contest against Uttar Pradesh.

Middle order stability the key as RCB take on CSK

Middle order stability the key as RCB take on CSK

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Chennai Super Kings will look to step up the pace in the middle overs and hope their inspirational skipper M S Dhoni takes the field despite a knee niggle against fierce rivals Royal Challengers Bangalore in the eagerly awaited Southern derby in the IPL, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

IPL PIX: Rahane, Jadeja star as CSK beat MI by 7 wickets

IPL PIX: Rahane, Jadeja star as CSK beat MI by 7 wickets

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

IPL: CSK face resurgent Delhi Capitals in push for play-offs

IPL: CSK face resurgent Delhi Capitals in push for play-offs

Rediff.com9 May 2023

CSK would be hoping to pick up two more points against Delhi Capitals, who have struggled in the tournament for the most part.

Trinidad Test: Will India Rest Kohli/Rahane?

Trinidad Test: Will India Rest Kohli/Rahane?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against the West Indies?

Kolkata's Mumbaikars!

Kolkata's Mumbaikars!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Will KKR Captain Iyer give his Mumbai mate ample opportunities to prove himself in IPL 2022?

PHOTOS: Rahane powers CSK to top spot with big win over KKR

PHOTOS: Rahane powers CSK to top spot with big win over KKR

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Images from the IPL 2023 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Snubbed Chahal grabs six wickets in Haryana's big win

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Snubbed Chahal grabs six wickets in Haryana's big win

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Yuzvendra Chahal might be despondent after the selectors snubbed him for the T20I series against Australia, but the leg-spinner channelised his angst positively with a six-wicket burst against Uttarakhand.

Siraj rested from WI ODIs, flies back home

Siraj rested from WI ODIs, flies back home

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Siraj, who was not included in the T20I squad for the Caribbean tour, took seven wickets in the two Tests, including a five-for in the first innings on a flat Port-of-Spain court to spark a batting collapse for West Indies on the fourth morning.

IPL PIX: CSK edge RCB by 8 runs in high-scoring encounter

IPL PIX: CSK edge RCB by 8 runs in high-scoring encounter

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru on Monday.

Chennai hold the edge over Punjab in battle of Kings

Chennai hold the edge over Punjab in battle of Kings

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Both teams head into their IPL game on Sunday on the back of defeats in their previous matches. While CSK fell short by 32 runs against Rajasthan Royals, PBKS lost to Lucknow Super Giants by 56 runs.

Duleep Trophy: West and North Zones advance to semis

Duleep Trophy: West and North Zones advance to semis

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

The Ajinkya Rahane-led West Zone were 268 for five when the match ended

Dhoni's CSK to start preparations for IPL 2023

Dhoni's CSK to start preparations for IPL 2023

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

In preparation for the upcoming season of the IPL, former champions Chennai Super Kings will get their pre-season camp underway in the city from Friday.

'Don't Repeat Past Mistakes': Ex-chief selector Prasad

'Don't Repeat Past Mistakes': Ex-chief selector Prasad

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

MSK Prasad advised the team to take the final call depending on the conditions at that time.

Drop Kohli, Rohit for Windies Tests!

Drop Kohli, Rohit for Windies Tests!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja could do with a break, which will allow India to try out new players in the Caribbean.

WTC Final: The one big challenge for Team India...

WTC Final: The one big challenge for Team India...

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Sunil Gavaskar believes switching from the T20 mode in the IPL to Test cricket will be the biggest challenge for the Indian players when they take on Australia.

WTC Final: Kohli joins Team India training

WTC Final: Kohli joins Team India training

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Virat Kohli joined the national team's training session on Monday at the picturesque Arundel Castle Cricket Club.

Top Performers: 33 Sixes! Conway, Maxwell

Top Performers: 33 Sixes! Conway, Maxwell

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The M Chinnaswamy stadium saw a record-equalling 33 sixes being hammered during the CSK-RCB game as Devon Conway and Glenn Maxwell put up sizzling shows for their sides.

Pant Snubbed, Pujara Is Vice-Captain

Pant Snubbed, Pujara Is Vice-Captain

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Due to poor form and struggles with fitness issues, Pant has been removed from the vice-captaincy equation.

India's Test transition begins smoothly in West Indies

India's Test transition begins smoothly in West Indies

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

India went to the Caribbean with a new top order, an uncapped stumper, and a rookie pace attack for the two-Test series.

Shardul Thakur equals Bradman's record!

Shardul Thakur equals Bradman's record!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Only two batters have managed to achieve this unique record before him.

WTC Final, PIX: Kohli, Rahane keep India's hopes alive

WTC Final, PIX: Kohli, Rahane keep India's hopes alive

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 4 of the WTC Final played between Australia and India at The Oval in London on Saturday.

'India is big enough to have over 4 airlines'

'India is big enough to have over 4 airlines'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

'Within five years, we should be achieving more on the international front than what it took most airlines 15 to 20 years back.'

Ranji: Mulani's 10-wicket haul powers Mumbai to consecutive bonus-point win

Ranji: Mulani's 10-wicket haul powers Mumbai to consecutive bonus-point win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani grabbed a match haul of 10 wickets as Mumbai defeated Andhra by 10 wickets to secure a successive bonus-point victory in the Ranji Trophy in Mumbai on Monday.

Ranji: Jagadeesan's triple ton, Tiwary's ton dominate the day

Ranji: Jagadeesan's triple ton, Tiwary's ton dominate the day

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Narayan Jagadeesan followed up his double ton in the previous game with a magnificent triple century to help Tamil Nadu declare their first innings

Ranji: Pujara reaches memorable milestone as Saurashtra, Rajasthan register wins

Ranji: Pujara reaches memorable milestone as Saurashtra, Rajasthan register wins

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Spurred by Chirag Jani's a five-wicket haul, defending champions Saurashtra scripted their first knockout win of the season with a 238-run thrashing of Vidarbha on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Nagpur on Sunday.

IPL Preview: Batters to be tested against CSK's spin trio

IPL Preview: Batters to be tested against CSK's spin trio

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The toss is always an important factor in Chennai as chasing anything above 170 to 175 could be a risky proposition.

India's WTC Final Dilemma: Kishan vs Bharat debate continues

India's WTC Final Dilemma: Kishan vs Bharat debate continues

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Another tough choice India need to make is in the wicket-keeping department.

ICC Test Ranking: Ashwin retains top spot; Root claims batting crown

ICC Test Ranking: Ashwin retains top spot; Root claims batting crown

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin has maintained the top spot among bowlers

West captain Rahane asks Jaiswal to leave field for sledging

West captain Rahane asks Jaiswal to leave field for sledging

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

In a rare act, West Zone skipper Ajinkya Rahane ordered his teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal to leave the field for disciplinary reasons.

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Ranji: Jagadeesan's 2nd season-ton helps Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Opener Shubham Rohilla struck his fourth first-class hundred to take Services to 279 for 4 against defending champions Saurashtra

Australia batters make it rare 1-2-3 in ICC Test rankings

Australia batters make it rare 1-2-3 in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Steve Smith and Travis Head join top-ranked Marnus Labuschagne following their centuries in the ICC World Test Championship Final against India.