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Not an astrologer: Vengsarkar on Rohit's 2027 WC chances

Not an astrologer: Vengsarkar on Rohit's 2027 WC chances

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar has defended Rohit Sharma from speculation about his retirement, saying it is "unwarranted."

Gambhir Blames Sarfaraz For Dressing Room Leaks

Gambhir Blames Sarfaraz For Dressing Room Leaks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

While Gautam Gambhir's anger at the leaks is understandable, blaming Sarfaraz Khan without concrete proof seems premature and unnecessary.

Will Bumrah play 5 Tests in England? Gambhir replies

Will Bumrah play 5 Tests in England? Gambhir replies

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Difficult to replace Bumrah but we have enough quality in squad for England tour: Gambhir

Is Hardik Pandya preparing for Test comeback?

Is Hardik Pandya preparing for Test comeback?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Hardik Pandya on Thursday posted a video of himself bowling with the red-ball during a training session in England.

Prasad, Joshi, Siva among short-listed candidates for selectors' job, Agarkar ignored

Prasad, Joshi, Siva among short-listed candidates for selectors' job, Agarkar ignored

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Venkatesh Prasad and Sunil Joshi were on Tuesday shortlisted along with three others for the national selectors' job. Agarkar not being shortlisted also is an indicator that the Board is likely to stick to the existing zonal policy for the national selectors.

New selectors to be named by month-end

New selectors to be named by month-end

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly said the two replacements in the selection panel will be picked by the end of this month.

Good news for India as Shami bowls for an hour in the nets

Good news for India as Shami bowls for an hour in the nets

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Shami has been steadily rebuilding his form through domestic cricket. Making his Ranji Trophy return last November, he guided Bengal to a season-opening victory with a match haul of seven wickets.

Delhi Capitals' top order MUST step up!

Delhi Capitals' top order MUST step up!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'None of our top order players really got going in both the games'

Rohit credits '3 pillars' for India's T20 World Cup triumph

Rohit credits '3 pillars' for India's T20 World Cup triumph

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma said the feeling of winning the World Cup that ended India's decade-long drought in global tournaments could not be described in words.

India's Next Test Captain: The Choice Is Clear?

India's Next Test Captain: The Choice Is Clear?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Bumrah's exclusion wasn't solely about workload management-his leadership potential played a crucial role in the decision. The BCCI has all but finalised him as India's next Test captain.

Champions Trophy test: Can Kohli, Rohit deliver?

Champions Trophy test: Can Kohli, Rohit deliver?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

India's cricket team has embarked on a journey to Dubai for the upcoming Champions Trophy, aiming to secure another global trophy after their T20 World Cup triumph last June.

Gavaskar expects Indian selectors to take bold decisions

Gavaskar expects Indian selectors to take bold decisions

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

One of the factors that contributed to the downfall of the Indian team was the shambolic batting display throughout the series. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja thoroughly underperformed.

Tough choices loom for BCCI selectors ahead of Australia Tour

Tough choices loom for BCCI selectors ahead of Australia Tour

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Pujara could get the selectors' nod if Ajit Agarkar and his team decide to fall back on his experience.

What's Ravi Shastri celebrating?

What's Ravi Shastri celebrating?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'Time flies. A Day that changed the FACE of Indian Cricket forever. Old is Gold. 41 years - #TDTY #WorldChampions.'

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

If history is anything to go by, Leeds always has room for a little magic.

BCCI Cracks Down On Players' Wives

BCCI Cracks Down On Players' Wives

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

For tournaments or series, which will be held for 45 days or more, the players' families will be allowed to accompany them for a maximum of only 14 days.

Gambhir era begins with 'Surya Uday' in T20s

Gambhir era begins with 'Surya Uday' in T20s

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The firebrand Gautam Gambhir announced his arrival as India's head coach by successfully ensuring the ascension of Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20 captain in place of Hardik Pandya

Why Bumrah may lose out on Test captaincy

Why Bumrah may lose out on Test captaincy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah doesn't seem to be a long-term captaincy option given his nagging fitness concerns.

Spin Or Shami? India's Dilemma For Chennai T20I

Spin Or Shami? India's Dilemma For Chennai T20I

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The spotlight will be firmly on Mohammed Shami as the Indian team contemplates his inclusion in the playing XI.

T20 World Cup: 'Exclusion of Rinku was the toughest call'

T20 World Cup: 'Exclusion of Rinku was the toughest call'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Rinku, who is not having a great IPL season as he is not getting to face enough balls, though made it to the list of reserves.

How Will Rs 125 Crore be Divided?

How Will Rs 125 Crore be Divided?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The 15-member squad of the Indian team which won the T20 World Cup will take home Rs 5 crore each.

Why selectors picked Surya over Hardik for T20 captaincy

Why selectors picked Surya over Hardik for T20 captaincy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'We think he is a deserving captain and we will see how he fits into the role.'

Why this Indian duo will be X Factor at T20 World Cup...

Why this Indian duo will be X Factor at T20 World Cup...

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Virat Kohli and Co. face-off against Babar Azam-led Pakistan in this highly anticipated encounter which will also be the Indian skipper's swansong as captain.

PHOTOS: Tendulkar's birthday bash with family, friends

PHOTOS: Tendulkar's birthday bash with family, friends

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

India's cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 45th birthday with his family and close friends in Mumbai on Monday.

Yuvraj's party: Hazel Keech, Kim Sharma spotted together

Yuvraj's party: Hazel Keech, Kim Sharma spotted together

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Take a look at the pictures from Yuvraj Singh's retirement party:

'I will do everything to play in T20 World Cup': DK

'I will do everything to play in T20 World Cup': DK

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

DK has taken his batting to a new level and displayed some astonishing power-hitting to strike at a rate of 205-plus.

Will Shami recover in time for Australia Tests?

Will Shami recover in time for Australia Tests?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Mohammed Shami is making significant strides in his recovery from an ankle injury that has kept him out of cricket since the ODI World Cup last November.

My role is to be aggressive and bowl at the stumps: Chakravarthy

My role is to be aggressive and bowl at the stumps: Chakravarthy

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

India spinner Varun Chakravarthy on Friday equated the standards of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to the IPL.

Can Test Reboot Win England Series?

Can Test Reboot Win England Series?

Rediff.com25 May 2025

All eyes will be on Captain Shubman Gill and Coach Gautam Gambhir to lead the Indian Test team into a bold new era.

Nikhil Chopra, Ratra in race for BCCI selector's job

Nikhil Chopra, Ratra in race for BCCI selector's job

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The applicant should have played either 7 Tests or 30 first-class matches. A candidate with experience of 10 ODIs or 20 first-class matches will also be considered.

BCCI to players: Obey new rules or face IPL ban, fee cuts

BCCI to players: Obey new rules or face IPL ban, fee cuts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

BCCI unveils 10-point diktat: Domestic cricket must, restriction on personal staff, family stay on tours

Tendulkar shows off cooking skills

Tendulkar shows off cooking skills

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Tendulkar shared a video on social media where he was seen concocting some chicken delicacies.

Can Pant Inspire Delhi To A Win?

Can Pant Inspire Delhi To A Win?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Here's hoping his positivity rubs off on the DC squad when they face RCB.

We have best minds in Indian cricket right now: Yuvi

We have best minds in Indian cricket right now: Yuvi

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

The big-hitting former batter also lauded Rohit for dropping himself from the Sydney Test, saying it was a selfless act.

Focus on KL Rahul's fitness as India gear up for Asia Cup

Focus on KL Rahul's fitness as India gear up for Asia Cup

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

India's Asia-Cup-bound squad have started reaching Bengaluru for a 6-day conditioning camp that starts on Thursday at the Karnataka State Cricket Association's campus

'It's in our hands to turn it around'

'It's in our hands to turn it around'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Ahead of the IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals assistant coach said the team's execution hasn't been ideal this season.

Rohit, Kohli To Play Duleep Trophy

Rohit, Kohli To Play Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The national selectors want all the players to be available for the Duleep Trophy ahead of the two Test series against Bangladesh next month.

End of an era? Ageing India stars face uncertain future

End of an era? Ageing India stars face uncertain future

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

The future of some senior India players will be decided after the tour of Australia as the BCCI evaluates the shocking 0-3 drubbing against New Zealand at home while rolling out a structured phaseout policy before the start of the next WTC cycle.

'Only one point agenda should be Indian cricket'

'Only one point agenda should be Indian cricket'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'And how we can take Indian cricket forward, that's the only aim anybody should have.'

India's tour of SA: BCCI on sticky wicket over Rohit decision

India's tour of SA: BCCI on sticky wicket over Rohit decision

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The BCCI top brass will be hoping to convince Rohit Sharma to lead the India team in T20 Internationals despite his reluctance.