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'Stop playing musical chairs with batting order'

'Stop playing musical chairs with batting order'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Ramesh didn't mince words when criticising the decision to send Harshit Rana ahead of Shivam Dube, arguing that the management must respect each player's primary role.

Can pace depth end England's Ashes drought Down Under?

Can pace depth end England's Ashes drought Down Under?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

England 'quietly confident' heading into Ashes series, says Wood

Healy, Mandhana and a night to remember in Vizag

Healy, Mandhana and a night to remember in Vizag

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The clash was a record-breaking one. Right from individual pieces of glory to team milestones, India opener Smriti Mandhana's records to Australia once again re-writing history books to justify the seven titles in their trophy cabinet, this match had it all.

Katich not interested in Cricket Australia job

Katich not interested in Cricket Australia job

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Simon Katich, who has been nominated by Cricket Australia's longest-serving director, Mark Taylor, to succeed him after resigning, turned down the offer sighting media commitments.

'Cricket joins the Olympics'

'Cricket joins the Olympics'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'Cricket has always united us, and now, it's part of the Olympic movement! On this #OlympicDay, let's celebrate the power of sport to inspire, connect, and uplift'

Nayar decodes Rohit's dismissal in ODI comeback

Nayar decodes Rohit's dismissal in ODI comeback

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar decoded the dismissal of Rohit Sharma and identified that aggression, a forte of the veteran swashbuckler, was his undoing in the first ODI against Australia in Perth at the Optus Stadium on Sunday.

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

Up to the selectors now, says Shami after 5-wicket haul

Up to the selectors now, says Shami after 5-wicket haul

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'My motivation is to stay fit and be available for Indian team.'

Morkel blames 'bad night's sleep' for Gill injury

Morkel blames 'bad night's sleep' for Gill injury

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Gill stretchered out with neck injury; ''just bad timing'', says Morne Morkel

'People can take women's cricket seriously now'

'People can take women's cricket seriously now'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Harmanpreet led from the front with her seventh women's ODI century as India defeated England by 13 runs in a high-scoring decider in Chester-le-Street, Durham on Tuesday to clinch the three-match series 2-1, following their 3-2 triumph in the WT20Is earlier.

Will Rizwan be axed as Pakistan's ODI captain?

Will Rizwan be axed as Pakistan's ODI captain?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Experienced wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan's captaincy in the 50-overs format could be on the line when a joint meeting of the national selection committee and advisory board of the Pakistan Cricket Board is held on Monday in Lahore.

No Force Is More Powerful Than A Woman Determined To Rise

No Force Is More Powerful Than A Woman Determined To Rise

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

India's women didn't just win a World Cup, they won the nation's heart, proving that belief, courage, and grace can turn dreams into destiny.

Gill's conservative captaincy invites tough questions

Gill's conservative captaincy invites tough questions

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Kaif also questioned Gill's tactical choices on debut, especially the call to leave out Kuldeep -- a bowler capable of turning games in Australia's own backyard.

'We Need To Preserve And Protect Bumrah'

'We Need To Preserve And Protect Bumrah'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'Just as Cricket Australia manages Mitchell Starc's workload to preserve him for key series and tournaments, the BCCI should ensure that our premier fast bowler is preserved for the most important contests.'

Batters to rule? Vizag pitch set for run-fest showdown

Batters to rule? Vizag pitch set for run-fest showdown

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will face South Africa on Thursday and the defending champions Australia on October 12 at the ACA-VDCA stadium in Visakhapatnam.

Ashwin's 3-Word Post A Dig At Kohli?

Ashwin's 3-Word Post A Dig At Kohli?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin's three-word post on X featured the Nike tick symbol in the Indian tri-colour with the words 'Just leave it'.

'Unreal moment, to win a World Cup at home': Mandhana

'Unreal moment, to win a World Cup at home': Mandhana

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

India opener Smriti Mandhana said she was still struggling to process the magnitude of her team's achievement, calling it "unreal" after India claimed their maiden Women's World Cup title.

Gill, Bumrah, Sai tune up for South Africa challenge

Gill, Bumrah, Sai tune up for South Africa challenge

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The Proteas arrive high on confidence, having fought out a hard-earned 1-1 draw in Pakistan last month under challenging conditions.

'Where's Your Bike?' Amiss and the First Cricket Helmet

'Where's Your Bike?' Amiss and the First Cricket Helmet

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

'I thought helmets would help. So, I took a motorcycle helmet with a polycarbonate visor to WSC.'

'Never said it, don't spread fake news'

'Never said it, don't spread fake news'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Sidhu hit back at an X handle for falsely attributing quotes to him.

'Kuldeep Is A Must; Sacrifice A Batter'

'Kuldeep Is A Must; Sacrifice A Batter'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

While India left out Kuldeep Yadav for the second match in a row, Australia's leg-spinner Adam Zampa took a four-wicket haul and was named the man of the match.

Will Cummins be fit for 2nd Ashes Test?

Will Cummins be fit for 2nd Ashes Test?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

'It's on track and pulling up pretty well. (I'm) half a chance for the next game.'

WPL Season 4 schedule: MI meet RCB in opener

WPL Season 4 schedule: MI meet RCB in opener

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

In a first for the tournament, the WPL final will not be played over the weekend, but on Thursday, February, probably to avoid a clash with the men's T20 World Cup, which begins the same week in India and Sri Lanka.

Mumbai players back Sarfaraz amid India snub

Mumbai players back Sarfaraz amid India snub

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Sarfaraz Khan was a part of the Indian side on the tour of Australia where he didn't play any match and since then has not been considered for any of the 'A' team assignments as well.

Shami named in Bengal's Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad

Shami named in Bengal's Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Shami, Akash Deep in Bengal's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad

'If I were a selector, would never drop Jaiswal'

'If I were a selector, would never drop Jaiswal'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Speaking further, the 1983 World Cup winning star reflected on Virat Kohli's mindset ahead of the challenging Australian tour, underlining the mental demands the series will bring.

Indore Horror: MPCA apologises to Australian women's team

Indore Horror: MPCA apologises to Australian women's team

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association expressed its shock and anguish over the alleged stalking and molestation of two Australia women cricketers.

Cricket Australia withdraws Hindi advertisement

Cricket Australia withdraws Hindi advertisement

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Facing heavy fine for alleged promotion of tobacco, Cricket Australia has withdrawn a Hindi advertisement from the ongoing tri-series.

Hope They Don't Play Too Well': Marsh on Kohli, Rohit

Hope They Don't Play Too Well': Marsh on Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Since India last played a bilateral series against Australia in their home territory just before the ODI World Cup in 2023, 'Ro-Ko' have been sensational.

Labuschagne's mental reset sparks push for Ashes spot

Labuschagne's mental reset sparks push for Ashes spot

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'(I was) getting too deep into my technique and trying to be too perfect instead of just playing with what I've got...'

Cricket Australia, players end pay dispute

Cricket Australia, players end pay dispute

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Cricket Australia (CA) and the Australian Cricketers' Association announced they have agreed a new pay deal "in principle" on Thursday, ending an acrimonious dispute that threatened a tour of Bangladesh and this year's Ashes series.

'Rohit will be 41...' Uthappa backs change of guard

'Rohit will be 41...' Uthappa backs change of guard

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Robin Uthappa on Shubman Gill's ODI captaincy, says 'Rohit will be 41 by 2027 World Cup'

We'll grow stronger after World Cup loss: Wolvaardt

We'll grow stronger after World Cup loss: Wolvaardt

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

South African captain Laura Wolvaardt said she "couldn't be prouder" of her team's campaign in the ICC Women's World Cup and promised to get stronger in the coming times after they lost to India in the title clash in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

SEE: Rohit backs Gill's plan, Rana gets wicket

SEE: Rohit backs Gill's plan, Rana gets wicket

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Rana and Sundar also spoke of their respective spells and how they helped India script victory in Sydney.

Jansen breaks Viv Richards, Hayden's sixes record!

Jansen breaks Viv Richards, Hayden's sixes record!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Marco Jansen smashed the records held by legends Matthew Hayden and Vivian Richards for the most sixes hit by an overseas batter in a Test innings in India.

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium to be revamped as Sports City

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium to be revamped as Sports City

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The iconic Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi will be "dismantled" to create a Sports City that will cater to all major disciplines and include lodging facility for athletes.

Buzz: Cricket Australia sacks employee for abortion tweets

Buzz: Cricket Australia sacks employee for abortion tweets

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

In a startling revelation, a former Cricket Australia employee, on Monday, alleged she was sacked because she campaigned for improved abortion rights and criticised the state government on social media.

Never write off Kohli and Rohit

Never write off Kohli and Rohit

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

After Sunday's defeat in Perth, the three-match series moves to Adelaide on Thursday before concluding in Sydney on Saturday.

Ghosh thirsts T20 glory after World Cup heroics

Ghosh thirsts T20 glory after World Cup heroics

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The wicketkeeper-batter has been retained by RCB alongside seasoned campaigners like Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry for the next year's competition, and planning is in full swing to get their hands on the elusive trophy.

How India's 2025 ODI streak crumbled at Perth

How India's 2025 ODI streak crumbled at Perth

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Australia's stand-in captain Mitchell Marsh continued his fine run of form on Sunday, scoring 46 not out and leading his side to a seven-wicket triumph over India in the weather-affected first one-day international at Perth Stadium.