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Meet India's World Cup 15

Meet India's World Cup 15

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

A look at India's 15-member squad for the World Cup.

Why are you saying this will be Kohli, Rohit's last, asks Muralitharan

Why are you saying this will be Kohli, Rohit's last, asks Muralitharan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The legendary Muttiah Muralitharan opened up on the Indian team ahead of this year's ODI World Cup.

Suryakumar a bit like AB de Villiers in his prime: Ponting

Suryakumar a bit like AB de Villiers in his prime: Ponting

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Suryakumar Yadav received high praise from the great Ricky Ponting, who compared the batter with AB de Villiers, saying the Indian possesses a 360 degree game like the South African genius.

Rohit returns for third Test, Saini to make India debut

Rohit returns for third Test, Saini to make India debut

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Rohit Sharma returned to India's playing XI for the third Test

1st Test: Eng batter Pak on record-setting first day

1st Test: Eng batter Pak on record-setting first day

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

England were forced to make a change to their original playing XI after several of their players were laid low by a virus that also threatened to delay the start of the match.

Should bowlers refrain from bowling bouncers in India-Aus Test series?

Should bowlers refrain from bowling bouncers in India-Aus Test series?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Just to clear the air, the first ball of the game, each game, should just be a bouncer, reckons Merv Hughes.

Spin or pace, Australia ready for showdown vs India

Spin or pace, Australia ready for showdown vs India

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Australian all-rounder James Faulkner insisted that spin will not play as big a role as is being predicted in the cricket World Cup semifinal against India in Sydney on March 26.

Pentagon: Investing in defence ties with India to...

Pentagon: Investing in defence ties with India to...

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The US is making investments in defence ties with India to uphold a favourable balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, a top Pentagon official told lawmakers Thursday indicating that strengthening ties with New Delhi is one of the key factors to address the pacing challenge from China.

Rahane lauds Kuldeep Yadav's attitude

Rahane lauds Kuldeep Yadav's attitude

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Rahane mentioned how Kuldeep Yadav maintained his composure despite not getting any chances in the playing XI.

Tendulkar to coach Lara, Ponting, Akram

Tendulkar to coach Lara, Ponting, Akram

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Former West Indies captain Brian Lara will be in the same team as Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer in the upcoming Bushfire relief fundraiser match. Ponting's side, which will be coached by former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, also comprises of lethal pacers such as Brett Lee and Wasim Akram. On the other hand, Gilchrist side's has a solid top-order comprising of Yuvraj Singh, Shane Watson and Andrew Symonds.

Anderson gets into groove as he aims at recovery

Anderson gets into groove as he aims at recovery

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

England's leading wicket-taker, who is recuperating from a right calf injury, claimed 1-38 against Durham second XI at Chester on Tuesday.

1st T20: India eye encore against hapless Windies

1st T20: India eye encore against hapless Windies

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

India's white ball players have that imposing alpha-male like presence out there in the middle even if their best player Kohli is on the wane.

Sachin bats for SKY's inclusion in Test team

Sachin bats for SKY's inclusion in Test team

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

SKY perfectly equipped to play Tests, says Sachin Tendulkar

Why Hardik Pandya was ignored from the Test squad

Why Hardik Pandya was ignored from the Test squad

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'If Hardik doesn't bowl, it disturbs the balance of the side hugely'

Why India decided against risking Bumrah for T20 World Cup

Why India decided against risking Bumrah for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The Indian team could not have risked playing star pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the T20 World Cup with a dodgy back while his replacement Mohammad Shami is on his way to full recovery from COVID-19, said captain Rohit Sharma.

Sachin Tendulkar takes up coaching role

Sachin Tendulkar takes up coaching role

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

According to Cricket Australia, Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies bowling great Courtney Walsh will coach the star-studded Ricky Ponting XI and Shane Warne XI teams in a charity cricket match

Ashes Updates: England's Finn ruled out with knee injury

Ashes Updates: England's Finn ruled out with knee injury

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

England fast bowler Steven Finn has been ruled out of the Ashes series against Australia after scans showed he has torn his left knee cartilage, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday.

Get ready for women's IPL in 2023!

Get ready for women's IPL in 2023!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Women's IPL set to take place in March with 5 teams

India must win one match against Australia to retain 2nd spot

India must win one match against Australia to retain 2nd spot

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

India will need to win at least a game in the upcoming one-dayer series against Australia to retain their current second position in the ICC ODI Team Championships, even as second-placed Virat Kohli looks to close in on AB de Villiers in the batting chart. World champions Australia go head to head with former winner India in a five-match series in Perth on Tuesday. Australia (127) lead second-ranked India (114) by 13 points and even if they lose all the five matches of the series, they will drop points but still finish a point ahead of India.

Legends of Indian cricket meet at Eden Gardens!

Legends of Indian cricket meet at Eden Gardens!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The BCCI took to Twitter to share a photograph of Ganguly and Dravid on Tuesday.

Maybe India needs this Dream XI!

Maybe India needs this Dream XI!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

So India lost its first World Twenty20 game on Tuesday night. Maybe, we fielded the wrong team :) Haresh Pandya picks 11 India greats who never played the shortest format, but can take on any team in the World T20 championships.

SA ODIs: Blow for India as Chahar ruled out with injury

SA ODIs: Blow for India as Chahar ruled out with injury

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

India's ODI team has been dealt a blow as pace bowler Deepak Chahar is likely to miss the remaining two games due to a twisted ankle sustained during a training session.

Women's Premier League: Smriti, Harman, Shafali set to cross Rs 1 cr

Women's Premier League: Smriti, Harman, Shafali set to cross Rs 1 cr

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

The five teams -- Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, RCB, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz -- will be bidding for 90 players in a list of 409.

Warner silences critics with super gig at T20 WC

Warner silences critics with super gig at T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Warner was dropped from the playing XI by his IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad and there were some who questioned his selection in the Australian line-up.

Day-night Test: Australia's pacers unhappy with pink ball

Day-night Test: Australia's pacers unhappy with pink ball

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood has expressed concerns about the safety of the pink ball to be used in the maiden day-night Test match against New Zealand.

How Australia's World Cup heroes Maxwell, Johnson are struggling

How Australia's World Cup heroes Maxwell, Johnson are struggling

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Struggling to be consistent, Kings XI Punjab will have their task cut out when they take on the in-form Chennai Super Kings.

PIX: Beijing Winter Games open amid criticism, boycotts

PIX: Beijing Winter Games open amid criticism, boycotts

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Held on the first day of Spring by the Chinese calendar, it began with a performance by dancers waving glowing green stalks to convey the vitality of the season, followed by an explosion of white and green fireworks that spelled the word "Spring".

Faulkner to lead Australia 'A' in 4-day series against India 'A'

Faulkner to lead Australia 'A' in 4-day series against India 'A'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

All-rounder James Faulkner has been named captain of Australia's 'A' team for the four-day series against India 'A' and South Africa 'A' in July and August, Cricket Australia said on Friday.

How India can stop Smith...

How India can stop Smith...

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Wasim Jaffer has an unique but funny solution to help India stopping Australia's run machine Steve Smith.

Data leak shows massive infiltration by China's Communist Party

Data leak shows massive infiltration by China's Communist Party

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The data leak obtained by 'The Australian' newspaper has revealed how the alleged CPC members are employed with some of the world's biggest corporations in the areas of defence, banks and pharmaceutical giants manufacturing coronavirus vaccines.

Rohit back to lead Mumbai Indians vs SunRisers

Rohit back to lead Mumbai Indians vs SunRisers

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

SunRisers Hyderabad, who won the toss and opted to field, made one change, bringing in Priyam Garg in place of Abhishek Sharma.

How DK's Dream Came True

How DK's Dream Came True

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

DK and Rohit Sharma are the only two Indian players from the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 to find themselves in this year's T20 World Cup squad!

Select Your Indian Team for WTC Final

Select Your Indian Team for WTC Final

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the ICC WTC final against New Zealand?

Should India go in with three spinners?

Should India go in with three spinners?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against New Zealand, starting on Thursday?

Don't want to be surprised during the World Cup: Dravid

Don't want to be surprised during the World Cup: Dravid

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

With India set to host the ODI World Cup later this year, head coach Rahul Dravid said the team was trying out all possible combinations.

Agastya Pandya likes Uncle Rahul!

Agastya Pandya likes Uncle Rahul!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

In a couple of pictures Ravi Shastri posted on Wednesday, Agastya, who will be 8 months old on Tuesday, March 30, is clearly comfortable in Rahul Uncle's arms.

BJP attacks George Soros over 'Adani turmoil may weaken Modi' remark

BJP attacks George Soros over 'Adani turmoil may weaken Modi' remark

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Billionaire philanthropist George Soros believes the turmoil at Gautam Adani's business empire may weaken Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hold on the government -- a statement which was strongly countered by BJP as an attack on Indian democracy.

'It'll be best for the players if they play the Brisbane Test'

'It'll be best for the players if they play the Brisbane Test'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Former skippers Ian Chappell and Mark Taylor feel next week's first Test between India and Australia in Brisbane should go ahead as it would help the cricketers and the fans to come out and share the mourning of the loss of Phillip Hughes.

Why Axar Patel will be the man to watch out in DC camp

Why Axar Patel will be the man to watch out in DC camp

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Ponting is hoping to "get a bit more out of Axar" when he turns up for Delhi Capitals in this IPL.

Coach Powar defends India women's batting flop vs Pakistan

Coach Powar defends India women's batting flop vs Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

India women's team head coach Ramesh Powar is hardly perturbed by the 13-run defeat against Pakistan in the Asia Cup as the team management's primary aim was to test the temperament of the younger lot in a pressure situation.