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'Pant is not a certainty in T20I team'

'Pant is not a certainty in T20I team'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

'He needs to score runs and score pretty consistently. He hasn't done that in the IPL or in any T20 internationals.'

Jason Roy pulls out of IPL citing bubble fatigue

Jason Roy pulls out of IPL citing bubble fatigue

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Jason Roy was signed by Gujarat Titans for his base price of Rs 2 crore at the mega auction.

South Africa coach Boucher cleared of racism charges

South Africa coach Boucher cleared of racism charges

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Cricket South Africa (CSA) have withdrawn disciplinary charges against national team head coach Mark Boucher after two key witnesses declined to testify in upcoming hearings.

Dhawan now 'matured' to lead and take tough decisions

Dhawan now 'matured' to lead and take tough decisions

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Dithering and indecision are things of the past for Shikhar Dhawan. As leader of the pack, he does not hesitate in taking decisions that are beneficial for the Indian team.

Inaugural women's IPL to be played in March 2023

Inaugural women's IPL to be played in March 2023

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

BCCI is expected to hold a discussion on matters related to women's IPL at its annual general meeting in September this year. Much of the planning around the tournament will be around sale of its media rights.

Fleming says India should play in overseas T20 leagues

Fleming says India should play in overseas T20 leagues

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

"You look at the CPL which becomes more important with the next World Cup being there in the Caribbean, and how many players can you get put into that tournament to get an idea of conditions. It is an advantage,"

ICC dedicating two-and-a-half month IPL window?

ICC dedicating two-and-a-half month IPL window?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Pakistan wants ICC to regulate growth of T20 leagues

2nd Test: Why ACU officials met umpire Kettleborough

2nd Test: Why ACU officials met umpire Kettleborough

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The umpire was seen wearing the watch during the first session of the second Test between England and Pakistan.

Khan injury adds to India's woes ahead of England Test series

Khan injury adds to India's woes ahead of England Test series

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Khan sustained the injury in his left thumb while fielding in the three-day match at Chester-le-Street

India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's father passes away

India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's father passes away

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Singh was undergoing treatment, including chemotherapy, at the All Institute of Medical Science here after consulting doctors in the UK.

Stokes' leadership battle with Bumrah fascinating: Chappell

Stokes' leadership battle with Bumrah fascinating: Chappell

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Jasprit Bumrah's appointment as India's stand-in Test captain is a 'courageous decision' based on his 'tactical nous', and his leadership duel with England skipper Ben Stokes is providing a fascinating sidelight to an entertaining game in Birmingham, said the legendary Ian Chappell.

Ashwin's new tactic could catch on

Ashwin's new tactic could catch on

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'Ashwin himself was asking from the field as well, and we had discussed it just before that, as to what we would do.'

Muralitharan undergoes angioplasty in Chennai

Muralitharan undergoes angioplasty in Chennai

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Sri Lankan cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan, who is part of the Sunrisers Hyderabad support staff in the ongoing IPL, has undergone an angioplasty in Chennai.

This pace bowler is India's lucky charm...

This pace bowler is India's lucky charm...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Former coach Ravi Shastri hailed Thangarasu Natarajan as a death bowling specialist, saying the Indian team missed the left-arm pacer sorely during its T20 World Cup debacle in the UAE last year.

Will India play both Pant and Karthik vs Pakistan?

Will India play both Pant and Karthik vs Pakistan?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara feels it is "impossible" to include both Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik in the playing eleven during the Asia Cup T20 tournament, given the team's settled top-order.

Dussen caught behind by Pant: out or not-out?

Dussen caught behind by Pant: out or not-out?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

South Africa skipper Dean Elgar and team manager Khomotso Masubelele met match officials during the lunch break on Day 2 of the second Test, in Johannesburg, to discuss a questionable caught behind dismissal of Rassie van der Dussen.

Why players are prioritising T20 leagues over Tests...

Why players are prioritising T20 leagues over Tests...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

A crammed international calendar in three formats of the game and the added strain of playing in biosecure bubbles during the COVID-19 pandemic have pushed players like Trent Boult to breaking point.

Shastri wants T20s to be restricted just in World Cup

Shastri wants T20s to be restricted just in World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Shastri said he doesn't 'remember a single (T20) game in the last six-seven years as coach of India, barring the World Cup'.

T10 overdoing the entertainment quotient: Chappell

T10 overdoing the entertainment quotient: Chappell

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Flagging concerns about cricket's future, former Australia captain Ian Chappell says the cricket's administrators would do well to not add T10 to the smorgasbord of choices that they already offer.

How hardworking Suryakumar turned his luck around

How hardworking Suryakumar turned his luck around

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Suryakumar felt that he had been practising mindlessly e and getting frustrated, but after shifting to"quality" training he became more consistent.

Gutted Sam Curran says IPL 2022 came 'bit too soon'

Gutted Sam Curran says IPL 2022 came 'bit too soon'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Recovering from a back injury, England all-rounder Sam Curan says he is gutted to miss the IPL this season but feels his decision to opt out of the auction was the right one.

New Zealand team arrives in Jaipur for India tour

New Zealand team arrives in Jaipur for India tour

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The New Zealand squad arrived here on a charter flight a day after losing the T20 World Cup final to Australia in Dubai. Since it is a bubble to bubble transfer, the Black Caps will not have to quarantine before the first T20I against hosts India on Wednesday.

How below par Samson not doing himself any favours

How below par Samson not doing himself any favours

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

'I'm a Sanju Samson fan, been that way for years now, (but) he's wasting good form by shot selection'

More needed from Hardik to break into Indian team

More needed from Hardik to break into Indian team

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

However, Shastri still thinks Hardik will now struggle to break into the Indian T20 side as a pure batter because it is already full of power-hitters.

Chappell backs Warner in leadership ban review drama

Chappell backs Warner in leadership ban review drama

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

'This indicated Warner -- who had been advised by CA against a public outburst -- didn't trust the authorities to be mindful of his interests. It was a wise decision by Warner as CA is renowned for only protecting their own interests, not those of players.'

Kiwi Kuggeleijn to replace Richardson at RCB

Kiwi Kuggeleijn to replace Richardson at RCB

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

New Zealand pacer Scott Kuggeleijn was on Tuesday announced as a replacement for Kane Richardson in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for the remainder of IPL 2021.

'Genuine pace of Malik will be hard to ignore'

'Genuine pace of Malik will be hard to ignore'

Rediff.com8 May 2022

In a world where fast bowling is a valuable commodity, India are now a shining light, says Australian cricket legend Ian Chappell.

Pakistan's Rizwan, Malik doubtful for semis vs Australia

Pakistan's Rizwan, Malik doubtful for semis vs Australia

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Pakistan batters Mohammad Rizwan and Shoaib Malik are suffering from 'mild flu' and they could be doubtful starters for the T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia on Thursday.

ICC CEO Sawhney steps down after internal review over conduct

ICC CEO Sawhney steps down after internal review over conduct

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) chief executive Manu Sawhney will step down with immediate effect, four months after he was sent on leave following an investigation into his style of working.

Joe Root eyes maiden IPL stint in 2022

Joe Root eyes maiden IPL stint in 2022

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Root put forth his desire of being a part of the IPL 2022 mega auction that is expected to take place in February.

Carlos Brathwaite isolating after COVID-19 case on flight from UK

Carlos Brathwaite isolating after COVID-19 case on flight from UK

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite is in doubt for Jamaica Tallawahs opening game of the upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after being forced into isolation due to a positive COVID-19 case on the flight from the UK.

England sack assistant coach Thorpe after Ashes debacle

England sack assistant coach Thorpe after Ashes debacle

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

While England failed miserably on the field under his watch, Thorpe's departure was also expedited after reports emerged that police had to be called in to the team hotel in Hobart after he had lit a cigar inside the premise following a drinking session that lasted till 6 a.m.

Tripathi ready for India call-up?

Tripathi ready for India call-up?

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'He's a seriously special player and he comes out and takes that momentum away and that's his attitude every time he bats.'

World Cup Casualty: Bangladesh part ways with coach

World Cup Casualty: Bangladesh part ways with coach

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Bangladesh have parted ways with head coach Steve Rhodes after their eighth-placed finish at the World Cup, ESPNcricinfo reported on Monday.

Factions in Mumbai Indians? Players unhappy?

Factions in Mumbai Indians? Players unhappy?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

MI became the first team in IPL history to lose its first seven matches in a season.

Feels like a best of three-match series against India: Rizwan

Feels like a best of three-match series against India: Rizwan

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Pakistan pacer Shahnawaz Dahani ruled out of India game with side strain

Pant will 'definitely be better than Dhoni'

Pant will 'definitely be better than Dhoni'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'At such a young age, he has already played some of the most incredible knock so in the coming 8-10 years, I feel he'll be more mature.'

'When India plays against Pakistan, world stops to watch'

'When India plays against Pakistan, world stops to watch'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'When Pakistan plays India the world stops to watch and it's a great spectacle'

Tendulkar had a small weakness against off-spin: Muralitharan

Tendulkar had a small weakness against off-spin: Muralitharan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Sri Lanka cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan revealed that India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar had a slight weakness against off-spin bowling.

Umran Malik is a 'gem' but should be managed carefully: Vettori

Umran Malik is a 'gem' but should be managed carefully: Vettori

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Vettori said the BCCI should quickly step in and manage Malik's workload to safeguard his unique talent.