News for 'Class XI'

My job is to take wickets, not score runs: Coulter-Nile

My job is to take wickets, not score runs: Coulter-Nile

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Tournament records and personal bests came by the bucketload but Nathan Coulter-Nile fears his West Indies heroics may not be enough to make Australia's next XI.

Budding writers enter National Essay Competition

Budding writers enter National Essay Competition

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

The Defence Science Forum invites participants for the National Essay Competition for students.

Select Team: Should Rohit replace Agarwal or Vihari?

Select Team: Should Rohit replace Agarwal or Vihari?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the third Test?

'I can visualise that Kuldeep will get another hat-trick for India'

'I can visualise that Kuldeep will get another hat-trick for India'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'If he gets a couple of early wickets, he will be a different bowler but things may not go as per plan. It might take some time for him to get back the rhythm.'

Kohli says 'commercial aspect hurting quality of cricket' but defends IPL

Kohli says 'commercial aspect hurting quality of cricket' but defends IPL

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

'Honestly, I don't want to be a testing sort of a cricketer for any new format. I don't want to be someone who's going to be part of that World XI who comes and launches the 100-ball format'

Beaten India aim for improved batting in 2nd T20 vs England

Beaten India aim for improved batting in 2nd T20 vs England

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Left shaken by a bunch of world-class operators, the Indian team's white-ball stars will be aiming to put up an improved batting effort in the second T20 International against England in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Gold, cellphones, gift coupons: It's raining freebies in Amma's manifesto

Gold, cellphones, gift coupons: It's raining freebies in Amma's manifesto

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The manifesto was unveiled by Jayalalithaa at a public rally, in a departure from usual practice of release at party headquarters in Chennai.

PICS: England given reality check by gutsy Scotland

PICS: England given reality check by gutsy Scotland

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Victory for Gareth Southgate's England side in the eagerly-awaited Group D clash at a rain-swept Wembley stadium would have sealed a place in the last 16 but they produced a nervous performance against the Scots, who kept their own hopes alive.

Have you visited the Shore Temple? Send us pix

Have you visited the Shore Temple? Send us pix

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Share your photographs of Mamallapuram Shore Temple in Tamil Nadu.

Ashwin's action was disgraceful and embarrassing: Warne on Buttler's 'Mankading'

Ashwin's action was disgraceful and embarrassing: Warne on Buttler's 'Mankading'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Shane Warne has come down heavily on Ravichandran Ashwin for 'Mankading' Jos Buttler

There's something different about China's First Lady

There's something different about China's First Lady

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Peng Liyuan is special, really special. For in a country where the wives of ruling class rarely overshadow their spouses, Liyuan is surely scripting history.

No more board exams!

No more board exams!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

Keeping exam-related stress in mind, the National Curriculum Framework Report 2005 has made some novel suggestions.

Debutant Henriques looks to execute his plans

Debutant Henriques looks to execute his plans

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques on Wednesday expressed amazement at being named in the playing XI for the first Test against India and said he was looking forward to make it count in his maiden appearance in the five-day format.

IPL 2021: Check out Sunrisers' strengths and weaknesses

IPL 2021: Check out Sunrisers' strengths and weaknesses

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

One of the most consistent teams in the Indian Premier League over the last five years, Sunrisers Hyderabad would look to improve upon their middle-order batting in the upcoming 14th edition of the T20 league.

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

India ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will join compatriot Virender Sehwag and a host of other international cricketers for a charity match at the Kia Oval on September 17.

Vihari: 'For me, every Test match is my last'

Vihari: 'For me, every Test match is my last'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'It helps me get into a mindset that I have nothing to lose and play accordingly.'

Will Afghanistan spinners challenge Indian batsmen?

Will Afghanistan spinners challenge Indian batsmen?

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai believes the 'world-class' spinners in his team will pose a serious challenge to the much-vaunted Indian batting line-up in the historic one-off Test in Bengaluru from June 14.

WTC Finals: Why the Kiwis will focus on Ashwin, Jadeja

WTC Finals: Why the Kiwis will focus on Ashwin, Jadeja

Rediff.com26 May 2021

India and New Zealand will fight it out for the inaugural title at Southampton's Ageas Bowl

Windies ignore Gayle for India Tests; Cornwall in squad

Windies ignore Gayle for India Tests; Cornwall in squad

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The flamboyant Chris Gayle is unlikely to get a farewell Test match against India after being overlooked in the 13-strong West Indies squad for the two-Test series, starting August 22 at North Sound, in Antigua.

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

General Zhao Zongqi is well known in India for having commanded the Chinese troops during the Dokalam episode. Zhao knows every inch and corner of the Indian border, at least the Eastern and Central sectors, including the Naku La area which witnessed fist-fights between Indian and Chinese troops in April/May. Claude Arpi introduces us to the PLA generals masterminding the Chinese aggression in Ladakh.

Who should open in first WI Test? Agarwal or Shaw?

Who should open in first WI Test? Agarwal or Shaw?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Help Captain Kohli and Head Coach Shastri pick India's XI for the Rajkot Test.

Kohli, Rahul, Middle Overs... India's ODI Puzzle

Kohli, Rahul, Middle Overs... India's ODI Puzzle

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Unless they getting their batting and bowling woes sorted out soon, the 2023 World Cup looks another distant dream for the Men in Blue.

U-19 World Cup: India start off with easy win against SL

U-19 World Cup: India start off with easy win against SL

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

It was a total team effort by the 'Boys in Blue' who literally outclassed their South Asian neighbours in all departments of the game with a thoroughly professional performance.

U 19 World Cup: India start firm favourites against Sri Lanka

U 19 World Cup: India start firm favourites against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

India have time and again showed at the junior level the gulf that exists between them and other teams

Agarkar makes himself unavailable for Saurashtra match

Agarkar makes himself unavailable for Saurashtra match

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

In the eye of storm for returning home after being excluded from playing XI against Orissa, veteran pacer Ajit Agarkar has made himself unavailable for Mumbai's next encounter against Saurashtra at Rajkot starting from December 6.

Here's how India is preparing for World Cup

Here's how India is preparing for World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

India's fielding coach Ramakrishnan Sridhar is expecting some of the reserve players to get much-needed game time during the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand as the team management wants every player to be match-ready going into this year's ICC World Cup.

BCCI boss Ganguly advices Rohit against playing in IPL

BCCI boss Ganguly advices Rohit against playing in IPL

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly wants injured senior opener Rohit Sharma to tread cautiously while deciding on competing for his IPL team Mumbai Indians in the play-offs as he risks aggravating the hamstring tear that led to his exclusion from the Australia-bound India squad.

Why have Liverpool gone from monsters to minnows?

Why have Liverpool gone from monsters to minnows?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Liverpool's defence of a Premier League crown won at a canter last season has become a nightmare

I'm not playing; how can I fix matches, asks Shalabh

I'm not playing; how can I fix matches, asks Shalabh

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Stung by the sting operation of a news channel which has implicated him in the IPL spot-fixing scandal, Uttar Pradesh cricketer Shalabh Srivastav has claimed innocence, saying that laid low by injury he was not capable of manipulating matches and only paying the price of opening up to strangers.

PIX: Cyclone Titli fails to dampen hockey stadium's inauguration

PIX: Cyclone Titli fails to dampen hockey stadium's inauguration

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Cyclone 'Titli' did dampen the spirits of hockey fans to some extent but not veterans like Dilip Tirkey and Dhanraj Pillay who were excited about the exhibition match played, in Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday.

'Pant important for India and so is Pujara'

'Pant important for India and so is Pujara'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'Without a team nothing can happen, it takes team work or team effort to win matches.' 'Individuals can perform significantly in helping the team win, but if the rest of the guys don't chip in, there is not much an individual can do.'

Rahane spells very little ahead of 1st Test

Rahane spells very little ahead of 1st Test

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Rahane spoke about how pink ball's increased pace off the pitch during the 40-50 minutes of the twilight session, will be the biggest challenge for any batsman.

Giggs would make perfect Manchester United manager, says Beckham

Giggs would make perfect Manchester United manager, says Beckham

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

David Beckham has no doubt that his former team mate and "Class of 92" graduate will make a success of the job if he takes it.

Kohli ek nahin, gyarah hai: Saqlain to English spinners

Kohli ek nahin, gyarah hai: Saqlain to English spinners

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Saqlain Mushtaq was associated with the England as spin consultant till World Cup last year. Both Moeen and Rashid have dismissed Virat Kohli six times each.

Why India could opt for seaming tracks in England Tests

Why India could opt for seaming tracks in England Tests

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

India's quality pace attack, comprising a world-class operator in Jasprit Bumrah, could prompt the hosts to prepare seamer-friendly pitches instead of the traditional sub-continental spinning tracks in their upcoming Test series against England, said opener Rory Burns.

NZ raring to bounce back after shock loss to India's youngsters

NZ raring to bounce back after shock loss to India's youngsters

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

New Zealand are hoping to give a better account of themselves when they take on the Indian Board President's XI in the final warm-up game on Thursday before the first One-Day International, in Mumbai on October 22.

Rohit's absence a big positive for Australia in ODIs & T20s: Maxwell

Rohit's absence a big positive for Australia in ODIs & T20s: Maxwell

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

ohit Sharma's absence from the upcoming limited overs series is a big 'positive' for Australia but K L Rahul is a good enough player to fill in the void, said Glenn Maxwell.

Don't expect any miracles, says Archer ahead of Ashes debut

Don't expect any miracles, says Archer ahead of Ashes debut

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The England fast bowler took six wickets and scored a century for county side Sussex's second XI last week.

Gill smashes Gambhir's record with double ton; India 'A' close in on win

Gill smashes Gambhir's record with double ton; India 'A' close in on win

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Gill's impressive knock comes days after he failed to find a spot in India's tour of the West Indies.

PHOTOS: Indian batting comes good in drawn Oz warm-up tie

PHOTOS: Indian batting comes good in drawn Oz warm-up tie

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Images from Day Two of the tour match between Cricket Australia Chairman's XI and the touring Indians, in Canberra.