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I have been focusing on my bowling: Ayush Badoni

I have been focusing on my bowling: Ayush Badoni

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

All-rounder Ayush Badoni said he has been putting more work in his bowling in the last couple of years.

'Worst Australian team'? How Cummins' men silenced England

'Worst Australian team'? How Cummins' men silenced England

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Labuschagne underlined the cricket adage that "catches win matches", while England counted the cost of dropped chances in Adelaide.

Fans pitch Gillespie for India job... his one-word reply

Fans pitch Gillespie for India job... his one-word reply

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Jason, who also served as Pakistan's head coach in 2024 from April to December, was interacting with his followers on X handle.

History beckons NZ in Indore, but focus is on process

History beckons NZ in Indore, but focus is on process

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips said the chance to script another chapter of history in India was "pretty cool" but stressed that his side would rely on process and adaptability rather than emotion as they eye a rare white-ball series success against a formidable host.

No Babar, No Shaheen: PCB's bold Sri Lanka gamble

No Babar, No Shaheen: PCB's bold Sri Lanka gamble

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

With the 2026 T20 World Cup fast approaching, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has opted for a bold shake-up, dropping marquee players such as Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi from the T20I squad for the Sri Lanka series.

Stokes optimistic despite England's Ashes struggles

Stokes optimistic despite England's Ashes struggles

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Captain Ben Stokes believes England can build on the positives from their loss in the third Ashes Test to Australia in Adelaide as they look to claim the country's first win Down Under in almost 15 years in the series' two remaining tests.

Ireland hold edge over Oman in clash for first win

Ireland hold edge over Oman in clash for first win

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Ireland, after two consecutive defeats, will look to captain Paul Stirling for inspiration as they seek their first victory against Oman in a T20 World Cup Group B match.

T20 World Cup: Tucker, Delany power Ireland to huge win vs Oman

T20 World Cup: Tucker, Delany power Ireland to huge win vs Oman

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Captain Lorcan Tucker's blistering 51-ball 94 was complemented by a disciplined bowling effort as Ireland powered to a massive 96-run win over Oman in a lop-sided Group B T20 World Cup match.

Rahul reveals Harshit Rana wanted a six every ball

Rahul reveals Harshit Rana wanted a six every ball

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

KL Rahul opened up about his on-field role in mentoring Harshit Rana during the tense chase against New Zealand in the first ODI in Vadodara, describing the experience as enjoyable.

Shreyas Iyer returns in style, hits 53-ball 82 in Vijay Hazare

Shreyas Iyer returns in style, hits 53-ball 82 in Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Shreyas Iyer marked his return from injury in style, smashing a fluent 82 off 53 balls in the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day match in Jaipur on Tuesday.

Pakistan's Afridi doubtful for T20 World Cup?

Pakistan's Afridi doubtful for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has been ruled out of remainder of Australia's Big Bash League due to a knee injury.

Why Bazball Is Missing Jonny Bairstow!

Why Bazball Is Missing Jonny Bairstow!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Enjoyment is a huge part of why I'm still playing: Jonny Bairstow

World Record! Gani's 32-ball ton powers Bihar to 574/6 in Vijay Hazare

World Record! Gani's 32-ball ton powers Bihar to 574/6 in Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Captain Sakibul Gani smashed a 32-ball hundred -- the fastest-ever by an Indian in List A cricket -- to power Bihar to a massive world record List A total of 574/6 against Arunachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Kohli, Rohit to retire from ODIs after Australia tour?

Kohli, Rohit to retire from ODIs after Australia tour?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

'Kohli and Rohit do not fit in our plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup.'

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Long-serving Cricket Australia boss Sutherland to step down

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

A former pace bowler, James Sutherland helped turn the game into a commercial powerhouse in Australia's crowded sports market.

U19 World Cup: India knock out Pakistan, storm into semis

U19 World Cup: India knock out Pakistan, storm into semis

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

India Under-19 sealed their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 U-19 World Cup on Sunday, knocking arch-rivals Pakistan out of contention with a disciplined all-round performance at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.

England make surprise inclusions in T20 World Cup squad

England make surprise inclusions in T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Batters Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox have been axed while seamer Saqib Mahmood could not retain his place either.

Pacer Potts likely to make Test comeback after 12 months

Pacer Potts likely to make Test comeback after 12 months

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

If selected, it would be the fast-medium pacer's first Test since taking five wickets in a heavy defeat by New Zealand in Hamilton a year ago.

Decoded: Why Sanju Samson keeps slipping in T20Is

Decoded: Why Sanju Samson keeps slipping in T20Is

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Former India opener WV Raman and RR's Zubin Bharucha analyse Sanju Samson's T20I struggles, breaking down technical and mental aspects of his batting.

Rohit and Kohli have the fire to win ODI WC: Ashwin

Rohit and Kohli have the fire to win ODI WC: Ashwin

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Ashwin added that Kohli is in fine touch, a positive sign for Indian cricket.

Ashes gone in 11 days, but McCullum keen to stay on

Ashes gone in 11 days, but McCullum keen to stay on

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

England's McCullum wants to keep 'pretty good gig' despite Ashes defeat

First man to score Test triple ton in Aus passes away

First man to score Test triple ton in Aus passes away

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Cowper played 27 Tests for Australia between 1964 and 1968, scoring five centuries including a 12-hour 307 off 589 balls

Cricket Australia set for sweeping changes in Board functioning

Cricket Australia set for sweeping changes in Board functioning

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Australia's cricket governing body will recommend its entire board step down in accordance with an independent review that criticised its structure as being riven with conflicts of interests.

Gladiator Is Excited About The Ashes!

Gladiator Is Excited About The Ashes!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Expect nothing less than hostility, fire and close contests as Ben Stokes' England come armed with their Bazball philosophy to try and get the better of a depleted Australia.

Will Weatherald open with Khawaja in Ashes opener?

Will Weatherald open with Khawaja in Ashes opener?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Australia's Jake Weatherald says he is excited about the possibility of opening the batting with Usman Khawaja in the first Ashes Test against England later this month.

Can India's Fab 8 Script T20 World Cup History?

Can India's Fab 8 Script T20 World Cup History?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The eight players who featured in India's World Cup triumph in 2024 will aim to repeat their magic from two years ago.

Khawaja shuts out critics with defiant half-ton in Adelaide

Khawaja shuts out critics with defiant half-ton in Adelaide

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'He's a quality player, it was a matter of time for him to score.'

Team India to leave for Australia on Oct 15

Team India to leave for Australia on Oct 15

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The Indian ODI squad will depart for Australia in two separate batches on October 15 from the national capital with logistics and ticket availability determining the final travel schedule.

Australia reveal opening pair as T20 WC nears

Australia reveal opening pair as T20 WC nears

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Australia have tried and tested five openers in the format since David Warner had his last dance after last year's Caribbean World Cup. Marsh remained tight-lipped about the appearance of the rest of the batting unit but confirmed there were discussions about Tim David's place.

Series win in Australia in 2018 best achievement of my career: Pujara

Series win in Australia in 2018 best achievement of my career: Pujara

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara understands more than anyone else that time was right for him to bid adieu without any regrets.

'Keep it simple': Ponting's big advice for Green

'Keep it simple': Ponting's big advice for Green

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The legendary Ricky Pointing has advised Australia all-rounder Cameron Green to keep things simple and not over analyse or tinker with his game in order to find the right approach in Tests.

T20 World Cup: Malinga, Mendis in Sri Lanka's squad; Dhanajaya de Silva dropped

T20 World Cup: Malinga, Mendis in Sri Lanka's squad; Dhanajaya de Silva dropped

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

All-rounder Dasun Shanaka will lead a strong Sri Lankan side for the T20 World Cup, featuring key players including Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera and Charith Asalanka.

Runs, fitness, results ... yet Sarfaraz ignored

Runs, fitness, results ... yet Sarfaraz ignored

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Despite piling up runs in domestic cricket and delivering whenever handed a chance for India, Sarfaraz Khan remains on the sidelines -- a situation that former chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar has described as both baffling and unfair.

Kohli Breaks Ponting's Record!

Kohli Breaks Ponting's Record!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli surpassed the great Ricky Ponting for most runs by a No 3 batter in ODIs.

McCullum concedes prep errors after England surrender Ashes

McCullum concedes prep errors after England surrender Ashes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

'We haven't got everything right. I haven't got everything right as a coach and I put my hand up for that.'

T20 WC: Sri Lanka trounce Oman by 105 runs

T20 WC: Sri Lanka trounce Oman by 105 runs

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka posted a massive total against minnows Oman in their Group B T20 World Cup clash in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, on Thursday.

Bashir in the mix as England brace for spin at SCG

Bashir in the mix as England brace for spin at SCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

England called up spinner Shoaib Bashir and seamer Matthew Potts for the final Ashes Test against Australia beginning on Sunday with one of them set to fill the void created by Gus Atkinson's injury-induced absence.

Asia Cup: 'Pakistan cricket need to play India to survive'

Asia Cup: 'Pakistan cricket need to play India to survive'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Former India pacer Atul Wassan said pulling out of the Asia Cup match against Pakistan could hurt India's aspirations to host the 2036 Olympic Games.

IPL Auction: 'KKR will surely target Cameron Green'

IPL Auction: 'KKR will surely target Cameron Green'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan feels Australia all-rounder Cameron Green will attract strong interest from teams like Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings at Tuesday's Indian Premier League 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi.

Cricket Australia claims all Test nations want day-night matches

Cricket Australia claims all Test nations want day-night matches

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

'To a person, full member countries and their CEOs stated their absolute support of Test cricket being played under lights'