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Chappell backs 'best spinner since Warne' to play at Edgbaston

Chappell backs 'best spinner since Warne' to play at Edgbaston

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'There is a reason why wickets often fall after a change of bowling. It forces the batter to recalibrate. That variability isn't available to Shubman Gill with his current crop'

Steve Smith's surprise comeback has a NYC twist

Steve Smith's surprise comeback has a NYC twist

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Instead of waiting for the injury to heal by itself, he decided to hit the "baseball cage" in New York, where he owns an apartment.

RCB official Sosale gets interim bail in stampede case

RCB official Sosale gets interim bail in stampede case

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's senior official Nikhil Sosale was arrested over the June 4 stampede in Bengaluru during RCB's IPL title triumph celebrations on June 4.

Lyon likely to benched for pink-ball 3rd Test at Kingston

Lyon likely to benched for pink-ball 3rd Test at Kingston

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

The 3rd Test match in Kingston, Jamaica, will mark Australia's first day-night Test away from home and if they opt for a pace-heavy attack, Scott Boland could come into the side.

'Kohli quit Tests due to loss of mental clarity'

'Kohli quit Tests due to loss of mental clarity'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Former Australia captain Greg Chappell believes Virat Kohli's decision to retire from Test cricket stemmed not from a decline in skill but from the toll the game had taken on him over the years.

'India has a strong squad': Anderson warns England

'India has a strong squad': Anderson warns England

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Pace great James Anderson believes the new-look Indian team will prove to be a strong opposition for England in the upcoming five-Test series.

Bairstow, Richard set to replace Jacks, Rickelton at MI

Bairstow, Richard set to replace Jacks, Rickelton at MI

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Rickelton, is set to miss the playoffs, with Cricket South Africa requesting members of their World Test Championship final squad to return home by May 27.

Sudharsan trains hard in the nets as he gets set for Test debut

Sudharsan trains hard in the nets as he gets set for Test debut

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Team India's No 3 spot, associated with resilience and consistency in tough overseas conditions, may soon have a new occupant in Sai Sudharsan.

Did Gill's Outburst Cost India at Lord's?

Did Gill's Outburst Cost India at Lord's?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'...If Shubman Gill had that kind of a fiery side to him, we would have seen it a little earlier. You don't have to show it when you're the captain.

Kumble picks this player to succeed Rohit as Test skipper

Kumble picks this player to succeed Rohit as Test skipper

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Kumble admitted that given Bumrah's history with back injury, it will not be possible for him to play all the five-Test matches.

Pooran, Maxwell named MLC skippers in big overhaul

Pooran, Maxwell named MLC skippers in big overhaul

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Nicholas Pooran, who announced his retirement from all international formats on Tuesday, has been appointed as the captain of MI New York in the Major League Cricket

Australia set to rejig top order after WTC humiliation

Australia set to rejig top order after WTC humiliation

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald hinted at a rejig in the top order after misfiring in the World Test Championship final defence against South Africa at Lord's.

ECB pins hopes on India to save English summer

ECB pins hopes on India to save English summer

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The series marks the beginning of a new cycle for both India and England in the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC).

For Virat, Test was the ultimate format: Pujara

For Virat, Test was the ultimate format: Pujara

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'The entire team started working on the fitness, and at the same time, Virat paid a lot of attention to the Test format, and he wanted the team to be one of the best in the world.'

Rashid Khan Reveals Reason Behind IPL Flop Show!

Rashid Khan Reveals Reason Behind IPL Flop Show!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Rashid Khan opens up on rehab mistakes, how a break helped him rediscover his best following back surgery.

Leeds Test: Smith Explains England's Mindset in Record Chase

Leeds Test: Smith Explains England's Mindset in Record Chase

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'There's always some calculated thinking behind it.'

RCB's injury woes deepen; pacer doubtful for restart

RCB's injury woes deepen; pacer doubtful for restart

Rediff.com11 May 2025

RCB seamer Josh Hazlewood's participation in remaining IPL matches doubtful

Revealed! How Rohit's vision transformed Rahul's batting

Revealed! How Rohit's vision transformed Rahul's batting

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar revealed how ODI captain Rohit Sharma entrusted him with mentoring K L Rahul to adopt a more aggressive approach and unleash his full potential across formats.

More players may follow Pooran's path: Sammy warns

More players may follow Pooran's path: Sammy warns

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Pooran, 29, announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday, just eight months ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Can Kohli end RCB's IPL title drought?

Can Kohli end RCB's IPL title drought?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Virat Kohli has been with RCB since the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008, including nine seasons as captain of a franchise that made the finals in 2009, 2011 and 2016 but lost every time.

Big jolt to Titans; batting mainstay to miss playoffs!

Big jolt to Titans; batting mainstay to miss playoffs!

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Gujarat Titans set to miss Buttler in play-offs, Moeen Ali not to return for KKR

DC sign veteran Bangla seamer to replace young Aussie

DC sign veteran Bangla seamer to replace young Aussie

Rediff.com14 May 2025

DC signs Mustafizur Rahman as Jake-Fraser's replacement

What Pitch Can India Expect At Lord's?

What Pitch Can India Expect At Lord's?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The third Test at Lord's could well be the series' turning point. This isn't just about team combinations or tactical tweaks anymore. The pitch has emerged as a defining factor -- one that could tilt the balance of power in a contest hanging delicately at 1-1.

Lucknow Super Giants get massive boost

Lucknow Super Giants get massive boost

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

His availability will be a massive boost for LSG's bowling department, with Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan and Akash Deep doing most of the heavy lifting.

Windies coach meets match ref Srinath over umpiring row

Windies coach meets match ref Srinath over umpiring row

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Speaking on Chase's dismissal, which came just after lunch, breaking a 67-run partnership with Hope, Sammy said, 'In our opinion, we saw the ball deviated onto the pad.'

BCCI targets 94-match IPL season by 2028

BCCI targets 94-match IPL season by 2028

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Chairman Arun Dhumal said they are considering expanding IPL to a full home-and-away format with 94 matches from 2028 onwards.

SA captain Bavuma on responsibility of being a black leader

SA captain Bavuma on responsibility of being a black leader

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Bavuma, in his Test journey of over a decade, as the first black batter for South Africa, has faced a lot of ups and downs. A magnificent century against England in Cape Town back in 2016 attached to him plenty of expectations.

Massive blow for LSG ahead of IPL 2025

Massive blow for LSG ahead of IPL 2025

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Mayank's unavailability for the first half of the season proves to be a massive setback for LSG, who retained him for a whopping Rs 11 crore.

2nd Test: Will Arshdeep Replace Bumrah?

2nd Test: Will Arshdeep Replace Bumrah?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

This isn't just a Test match - it's a test of Shubman Gill's leadership, temperament, and decision-making.

'Gill, Sudharsan have technique to weather any storm'

'Gill, Sudharsan have technique to weather any storm'

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Moody believes Gill, Sudharsan can weather any storm as they "learnt to move through gears"

Shami Set to Miss England Tour, BCCI Awaiting Final Fitness Report

Shami Set to Miss England Tour, BCCI Awaiting Final Fitness Report

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Though there is no official word from the selection committee, signs point to Shami being left out of the touring party unless the medical team clears him with a positive report in the coming days.

Tamim Iqbal suffers health scare mid-match

Tamim Iqbal suffers health scare mid-match

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal was hospitalized after experiencing chest pain during a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match in Dhaka.

'Didn't see it coming': Kumble shocked by Kohli, Rohit's exit

'Didn't see it coming': Kumble shocked by Kohli, Rohit's exit

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, bringing the curtains down on an illustrious red-ball career in which he played 123 matches, scoring 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85, including 30 centuries.

'Kohli symbolised unapologetic India of the 21st century'

'Kohli symbolised unapologetic India of the 21st century'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Chappell said Kohli's exit from Tests marks a "seismic shift in energy".

ICC releases interesting new rules across formats

ICC releases interesting new rules across formats

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Stop clock for Tests, change in DRS protocol, short run penalty, the new rules across formats will come into effect from July 2.

Rayudu slams Rishabh Pant's 'stubborn' mindset

Rayudu slams Rishabh Pant's 'stubborn' mindset

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Rishabh Pant is struggling with the bat in IPL 2025 because of being 'stubborn' by not changing his batting order or approach despite the lack of runs, said former India player Ambati Rayudu.

Varun Aaron analyses Suryavanshi's lethal batting

Varun Aaron analyses Suryavanshi's lethal batting

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'He's lucky to be part of Rajasthan Royals and under Rahul Dravid, because Rahul Dravid is one of those cricketers who almost symbolises how to keep it low-key.'

IPL pitch controversy: Should home teams control Conditions?

IPL pitch controversy: Should home teams control Conditions?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes IPL teams should have full control over pitch conditions in their own backyard.

Bishop on the 'big shift in Indian cricket'

Bishop on the 'big shift in Indian cricket'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'I hope we don't go too far with praising him, but you cannot step back from the fact that tonight was absolutely mind-blowing, otherworldly.'

KL Rahul's Ultimate Revenge!

KL Rahul's Ultimate Revenge!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Rahul cracked an unbeaten 57 to anchor the Capitals' successful chase at Lucknow, sealing a comfortable eight-wicket victory with a six off Prince Yadav.