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NZ Game: Will Shami replace Pandya?

NZ Game: Will Shami replace Pandya?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the World Cup match against New Zealand?

India vs Australia: Key head-to-head battles to watch out for

India vs Australia: Key head-to-head battles to watch out for

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The stage is set for another blockbuster India vs Australia ICC final. The two powerhouses of cricket are chasing a historic win on Sunday.

World XI to visit Pakistan: ECB chairman Clarke

World XI to visit Pakistan: ECB chairman Clarke

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

An International Cricket Council (ICC) World XI will visit Pakistan in a gesture of support for a country which is unable to stage international cricket at home because of security threats.

Rohit the template for India's blemish-free campaign

Rohit the template for India's blemish-free campaign

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Rohit Sharma has quietly grown into the team's undisputed talisman leading their blemish-free campaign in the home World Cup.

Amla set to join Kings XI as Shaun Marsh's replacement

Amla set to join Kings XI as Shaun Marsh's replacement

Rediff.com4 May 2016

South Africa batsman Hashim Amla has reportedly been roped in by Kings XI Punjab to replace Shaun Marsh, who was forced to cut short his Indian Premier League season with a back injury.

England's Moeen fit to return ahead of Ashes opener

England's Moeen fit to return ahead of Ashes opener

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

The 30-year-old missed England's opening two games in Perth and Adelaide but is available for the final warm-up game against a Cricket Australia XI starting on Wednesday.

South Africa look to maintain momentum vs Bangladesh

South Africa look to maintain momentum vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Bangladesh might not look too threatening in the World Cup but their record against the Proteas

Tendulkar junior helps England ahead of Australia clash

Tendulkar junior helps England ahead of Australia clash

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Arjun marked his run-up at the Lord's nets during England's practice session.

Buzz: Ferguson, Munro to face England in T20 warm-ups

Buzz: Ferguson, Munro to face England in T20 warm-ups

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The Auckland Aces fast-bowler has been cleared fit to play after fracturing his right thumb in Sri Lanka last month and will join Blackcaps teammates Tim Seifert and Colin Munro in the 12-man squad.

Ashes updates: Another injury blow for England

Ashes updates: Another injury blow for England

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

England pace bowler Jake Ball has sent an injury scare through his team in their Ashes run-up after injuring his ankle.

There is going to be some ebbs and flows: Aus coach backs Labuschagne

There is going to be some ebbs and flows: Aus coach backs Labuschagne

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Australia coach Andrew McDonald is unperturbed by batter Marnus Labuschagne's recent run of low scores, saying that there are going to be "ebbs and flows" in one's Test career and the team is much more concerned about their batting line-up performing well as a collective.

England off to winning start Down Under

England off to winning start Down Under

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

England's new-look top order all scored half centuries as the tourists made a strong start to their trip Down Under for the World Cup with a thumping 216-run win over Australian Capital Territory XI on Monday.

'I know what I am capable of'

'I know what I am capable of'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'If I'm not good at something, I'll be my first best critic. And I will work on it and I'm not someone who will sit on my laurels.'

Kings XI eager to put controversy behind as they face RCB

Kings XI eager to put controversy behind as they face RCB

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

KL Rahul and Co would like forget the unsavoury incident and focus on the task ahead.

Bopara will join team by Wednesday: Kings XI

Bopara will join team by Wednesday: Kings XI

Rediff.com1 Mar 2010

Kings XI Punjab dismissed media reports that Ravi Bopara is doubtful for this year's Indian Premier League and said the England batsman would join the team by Wednesday.

WTC Final: Will India play Ashwin and Jadeja at spin-friendly Oval?

WTC Final: Will India play Ashwin and Jadeja at spin-friendly Oval?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Vettori also expects Cameron Green to play a big part in the WTC final, especially after his superb showing in the just-concluded IPL.

Bonanza for Team India! BCCI announces 'Test incentive' scheme

Bonanza for Team India! BCCI announces 'Test incentive' scheme

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The Indian team were rewarded with a bonus as the BCCI announced the launch of the 'Test Cricket Incentive Scheme'.

After England snub, Pietersen high on Kings XI Punjab radar

After England snub, Pietersen high on Kings XI Punjab radar

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

'Pietersen's retirement changes the dynamics of the auction. Now he will be available for full season.'

Will India Retain Same Team For 2nd ODI?

Will India Retain Same Team For 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Who do YOU think should be part of India's playing XI for Thursday's second ODI against England at Lord's?

2nd Test: Sarfaraz or Patidar? 'Picking just one is tough'

2nd Test: Sarfaraz or Patidar? 'Picking just one is tough'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

India's batting coach Vikram Rathour on Wednesday said it "will be tough" to pick one among Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar in the second Test against England.

Check out India's playing XI for WTC final

Check out India's playing XI for WTC final

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

India go with Ashwin and Jadeja with three seamers for WTC final

South Africa-bound Easwaran dreams of India debut

South Africa-bound Easwaran dreams of India debut

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The 28-year-old, who was ruled out of Vijay Hazare Trophy because of a split webbing in his right hand, has been picked for touring India 'A' squad to South Africa.

Preview In Numbers: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab

Preview In Numbers: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 6 in IPL 12: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab.

Afridi, Malik to play for ICC World XI against Windies

Afridi, Malik to play for ICC World XI against Windies

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik and Thisara Perera will be part of the World XI in the Twenty20 International against the West Indies, at Lord's on May 31, the ICC announced on Thursday.

England team set for hectic SouthAfrica tour next season

England team set for hectic SouthAfrica tour next season

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

England will play four Tests, five One-Day Internationals and two Twenty20 matches on a 10-week tour of South Africa during the 2015/16 summer season.

Can England repeat their 2012 Test series triumph in India?

Can England repeat their 2012 Test series triumph in India?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

He was among the key plotters of England's historic 2012 Test triumph in India and former coach Andy Flower sees no reason why an encore is not possible this year as he believes the visitors have enough 'formidable players' to challenge the upbeat hosts.

Hick, Cooley to coach against England in Ashes tour match

Hick, Cooley to coach against England in Ashes tour match

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Former England batsman Graeme Hick and bowling coach Troy Cooley will pit their wits against the tourists when they mentor a Cricket Australia XI in a four-day Ashes tour match in Townsville next month.

Shastri's winning formula: Spinners hold Key in WTC

Shastri's winning formula: Spinners hold Key in WTC

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Shastri wants both Ashwin and Jadeja in Indian playing XI for WTC Final

Suryakumar, Prasidh, Krunal picked for England ODIs

Suryakumar, Prasidh, Krunal picked for England ODIs

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Karnataka pacer Prasidh Krishna, all-rounder Krunal Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav earned their maiden ODI call-ups on Friday as selectors picked the trio in India's 18-member squad for the upcoming three-match series against England.

1st Warm-up: Dhoni's final match as captain ends in defeat

1st Warm-up: Dhoni's final match as captain ends in defeat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

England gave themselves a much-needed boost by beating Dhoni's India A side in their first warm-up match ahead of the limited overs series.

Sarfaraz's Staggering Numbers!

Sarfaraz's Staggering Numbers!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The wait has been a long one, but it looks like it's almost over as Sarfaraz Khan gears up for his Test debut.

When It Was Bradman Versus India

When It Was Bradman Versus India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball bowled every run taken, coming with no quarter given. Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a 4-part series.

Will Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer get a lifeline?

Will Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer get a lifeline?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Pathan backs Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer to retain their places in second Test against England

Munaf demolishes England

Munaf demolishes England

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

The pace bowler picked 5 wickets for 59 runs as England were bowled out for 238 on day 1 in the warm-up match against the BCCI President's XI

Will Rohit, Ashwin Play Ranji Trophy Semis?

Will Rohit, Ashwin Play Ranji Trophy Semis?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Only if we could have a Rohit versus Ashwin clash in the semis! What a perfect fill-up it would be for the resurgence of the Ranji Trophy.

How England, Australia players can avoid IPL quarantine in UAE

How England, Australia players can avoid IPL quarantine in UAE

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

While some franchises have said there needs to be a six-day quarantine for them and could see them miss their respective teams' opening games, others have pointed out how they should be excused since it would be simply about moving from one bio-secure bubble (in the UK) to another (in the UAE).

'Have lost my closest friend on other side of the border'

'Have lost my closest friend on other side of the border'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Alam sighed when he heard about Bedi's death before gathering his breath to pay tribute to one of the greatest spinners of all time.

Why Sarfaraz wasn't keen on playing 3rd T20 against England

Why Sarfaraz wasn't keen on playing 3rd T20 against England

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Sarfaraz had told head coach and chief selector, Misbah-ul-Haq, before the match that he didn't wish to play.

'Yuvraj has done enough to return to the Test team'

'Yuvraj has done enough to return to the Test team'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

India 'A' coach Lalchand Rajput is confident that the left-hander is ready to return to the Test squad for the four-match series against England, starting next month.

Tendulkar in Wisden's all-time World Test XI

Tendulkar in Wisden's all-time World Test XI

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The batting icon, who will retire from Test cricket after playing against the West Indies in his landmark 200th match in Mumbai next month, was named at his number four slot in the team, announced to mark 150 years of the Cricketers' Almanack, in London.