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How India's Batters Crumbled...

How India's Batters Crumbled...

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

This was India's third lowest total in Tests.

Biden to Xi: Will uphold commitments to ensure 'free and open' Indo-Pacific

Biden to Xi: Will uphold commitments to ensure 'free and open' Indo-Pacific

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

President Biden underscored that the United States will 'continue to stand up for its interests and values and, together with our allies and partners, ensure the rules of the road for the 21st century advance an international system that is free, open, and fair', the White House said in a readout of the meeting.

Australia's Zampa misses Sri Lanka match with COVID-19

Australia's Zampa misses Sri Lanka match with COVID-19

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Earlier, Ireland's George Dockrell played against Sri Lanka on Sunday in Hobart despite the team identifying him as "potentially positive". Dockrell was forced to travel separately from his teammates, with team medical staff managing his movements and interactions. If Zampa was to be selected, he and Cricket Australia would need to operate under the same guidelines.

'Lot of focus on how Markram fares...his days are numbered'

'Lot of focus on how Markram fares...his days are numbered'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Former India opener Aakash Chopra feels that South African batter Aiden Markram has to perform consistently in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 in order to retain his place in SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) playing XI.

Cummins admits Australia spinners struggling with low bounce

Cummins admits Australia spinners struggling with low bounce

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Ahead of the second test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, Australian skipper Pat Cummins admitted that it has been a bit of an adjustment and the spinners were struggling.

Kishan should replace Pant for Australia Tests: Azharuddin

Kishan should replace Pant for Australia Tests: Azharuddin

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Former India skipper Mohammad Azharuddin believes Ishan Kishan would be a strong contender to replace the injured Rishabh Pant as the wicketkeeper for next month's four-match Test series against Australia.

Ganguly on how India can beat Australia in Australia

Ganguly on how India can beat Australia in Australia

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said he 'has a lot of time' for a player of K L Rahul's calibre to gain a foothold in Test cricket as he has the ability to win games across formats.

Maxwell cleared: Ready for semis showdown vs SA

Maxwell cleared: Ready for semis showdown vs SA

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Maxwell battled cramps and severe pain to score a scintillating double century

Should Kohli Continue As Opener?

Should Kohli Continue As Opener?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Afghanistan?

Will Iyer return to the Test XI? Coach Dravid replies

Will Iyer return to the Test XI? Coach Dravid replies

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Shreyas Iyer could "walk back" into India's playing eleven if he can take the load of a five-day Test. He deserves a spot in the side after playing some under-pressure knocks recently, says Head Coach Rahul Dravid.

India to host SA for multi-format series from June 16

India to host SA for multi-format series from June 16

Rediff.com14 May 2024

It may be recalled that India had played a Test each against England and Australia at Mumbai in December last year, winning them by 347 runs and eight wickets respectively.

Green fuels Australia's ascendancy in Galle Test

Green fuels Australia's ascendancy in Galle Test

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Khawaja made 71 before giving debutant leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay his first Test wicket.

Ind vs Afg: Will India sacrifice pace for Kuldeep's spin?

Ind vs Afg: Will India sacrifice pace for Kuldeep's spin?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

With head coach Rahul Dravid watching on, Kuldeep was bowling to an imaginary field against Rohit, who was beaten by the left-armer at the start of the session.

Injured Prithvi Shaw ruled out of first Test

Injured Prithvi Shaw ruled out of first Test

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The batsman suffered a 'lateral ligament injury' when he fell trying to take a catch in the tour opener.

Fox Cricket uses racist slur in live score

Fox Cricket uses racist slur in live score

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

'PAKI' is a contemptuous term for a person from Pakistan or South Asia by birth or descent.

'Want to prepare for crunch moments in next 18 months'

'Want to prepare for crunch moments in next 18 months'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

In the next 18 months, India will play several marquee events including the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series against Australia in November, next year's ICC Champions Trophy and a possible appearance in the World Test Championship Final in June.

A tool used...: China blows hot and cold over Quad summit

A tool used...: China blows hot and cold over Quad summit

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Ever since the Quad started taking shape in 2007, China has been saying that the four-member grouping will be bound to fail. But much to the chagrin of Beijing, it picked up pace in the recent years emerging as a premier strategic group especially challenging China's assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea.

Is Xi likely to be overthrown?

Is Xi likely to be overthrown?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

China's presence in the international dog house is just the kind of opportunity that his opponents must be waiting for, predicts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

France's predicted starting XI for World Cup Final

France's predicted starting XI for World Cup Final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

France's probable starting line-up for World Cup final

Australia overthought stuff: Allan Border on Travis Head's exclusion from Nagpur Test

Australia overthought stuff: Allan Border on Travis Head's exclusion from Nagpur Test

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Allan Border opened up on the team's selection and said Australia overthought during the first Test in Nagpur.

Covid positive Renshaw named in Aussie XI

Covid positive Renshaw named in Aussie XI

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Australia's opener Matt Renshaw tests positive for COVID-19, will feature in Sydney Test against South Africa

Bumrah-Arshdeep Hold Key against England

Bumrah-Arshdeep Hold Key against England

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup semi-final against England?

'I'd like Australia to bowl with a bit more courage'

'I'd like Australia to bowl with a bit more courage'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Australian cricket legend Ian Healy is shocked by the team management's decision to include two off-spinners -- Nathan Lyon and young Todd Murphy -- who have almost similar action.

Facing India at home 'internal motivator' for under fire Smith

Facing India at home 'internal motivator' for under fire Smith

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

'I don't think it's deserved. I think he'll be able to work through that. It's a new challenge for him, a new position.'

Why Shami is missing from India's 'perfect playing XI'

Why Shami is missing from India's 'perfect playing XI'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Mohammed Shami, who is among the best in the business, might just have to keep warming the bench.

Rohit reveals reason for not including Ishan Kishan in playing XI

Rohit reveals reason for not including Ishan Kishan in playing XI

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Rohit said it's important not to 'mix up' the two white ball formats.

Jaffer picks India's playing XI; snubs Hardik, KL Rahul

Jaffer picks India's playing XI; snubs Hardik, KL Rahul

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

According to Jaffer, Axar can leave his mark as English batsmen tend to struggle against left-arm spinners.

Men In Blue Prepare For Super 8

Men In Blue Prepare For Super 8

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

BCCI shared pictures on X with a caption, 'Gearing up for the Super 8s. Prep Mode on. #TeamIndia.'

'Modi can't be seen in Xi's company'

'Modi can't be seen in Xi's company'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

'The MEA, hopefully, made it clear that the Indian PM can't be seen in Xi Jinping's company when China has, for all intents and purposes, annexed over 1,000 sq kms of Indian territory in eastern Ladakh, and essentially that the Wuhan spirit and the Mamallapuram spirit have turned into vinegar.'

Warne picks India's greatest Test XI. Do you agree?

Warne picks India's greatest Test XI. Do you agree?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Australia spin great Shane Warne picked former India captain Sourav Ganguly as the skipper of his greatest Indian XI. However, the most notable omission in his team was that of former India batting great VVS Laxman, who enjoyed an impeccable record against Australia.

Rohit reveals! India could field 3 spinners in World Cup opener vs Australia

Rohit reveals! India could field 3 spinners in World Cup opener vs Australia

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Rohit dropped hints that all three could feature in the playing XI at Chepauk

IPL 2020 All Stars XI

IPL 2020 All Stars XI

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Four openers. Two middle order batsmen. Two leg-spinners. Three fast bowlers. Harish Kotian picks his IPL XI from the league stages.

Rohit: 'Staying cool, calm' key to semi-final success

Rohit: 'Staying cool, calm' key to semi-final success

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Rohit Sharma expressed the team's determination to maintain composure and simplicity as they prepare for the high-stakes T20 World Cup semi-final against England

'India-China Ties Will Be Deeply Strained'

'India-China Ties Will Be Deeply Strained'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'Tensions and dialogue are likely to go hand-in-hand with China.' 'The goal should be to cultivate power so that one can negotiate from a position of strength.'

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

There was a huge uproar in the Commonwealth Games gold medal match after Australia cricketer Tahlia McGrath was allowed to play the T20 final against India on Sunday despite testing positive for COVID-19.

When India Created History In Australia

When India Created History In Australia

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

A Web series Bandon Mein Tha Dum will chronicle the Indian cricket team's historic Test series win in Australia last year.

WTC Final: Bharat or Kishan? Former Indian selector picks India's XI

WTC Final: Bharat or Kishan? Former Indian selector picks India's XI

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Former India selector Sandeep Singh picked India's playing XI for the WTC Final.

'Always Treat China With Caution'

'Always Treat China With Caution'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Given China's past behaviour and their territorial claims, should we be sceptical regarding China's willingness to adhere to these agreements fully? The answer is yes.' 'As Ronald Reagan famously said in the context of the SALT talks, 'Trust, but verify!' India should also do the same.' 'This has already begun with foot patrolling, drones, satellite imagery and so on. India's military deployment did mirror China's and will continue to do so in the future.'

Two Indians in Women's WT20 World XI

Two Indians in Women's WT20 World XI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Harmanpreet Kaur named captain

Modi lands in Bali for G20 summit, no word on meet with Xi

Modi lands in Bali for G20 summit, no word on meet with Xi

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bali on Monday for the G20 Summit and bilateral meetings on its sidelines with key leaders attending this annual conference of the world's major economies.