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Uthappa says there is room for youngsters in T20 side

Uthappa says there is room for youngsters in T20 side

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Uthappa pointed out Sanju Samson and Rahul Tripathi as players he would like to see be given more opportunities, with the duo among the highest runs in the most recent session of the India Premier League (IPL).

Former India opener, noted curator Sudhir Naik dies

Former India opener, noted curator Sudhir Naik dies

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

He played 85 first class games and scored nearly 4500 runs(4376) at an average of 35 plus and seven hundred including a double ton.

Should India bring in Ashwin and Vihari for 4th Test?

Should India bring in Ashwin and Vihari for 4th Test?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the fourth Test against England?

Should India bring in Chahal, Natarajan?

Should India bring in Chahal, Natarajan?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Who would you pick for Sunday's series-deciding third One-Day International?

Include Umran In India Team: P Chidambaram

Include Umran In India Team: P Chidambaram

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

'After today's performance there is no doubt that he is the find of this edition of IPL.'

Cric Buzz: Stokes return will lift England, says Moeen

Cric Buzz: Stokes return will lift England, says Moeen

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

The return of all-rounder Ben Stokes will be a welcome boost to the England squad as he provides much-needed balance and lifts morale, team mate Moeen Ali said ahead of the two-match test series in New Zealand.

Bhuvi's five-wicket haul stuns Bengal in Ranji Trophy

Bhuvi's five-wicket haul stuns Bengal in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Bhuvneshwar Kumar blew away Bengal top-order in an incredible five-wicket haul

Buttler, Moeen not in favour of running out batters at non-striker's end

Buttler, Moeen not in favour of running out batters at non-striker's end

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali said that running out a non-striker for backing too is not "their thing"

Switching to Test mode in England after IPL won't be easy: Pujara

Switching to Test mode in England after IPL won't be easy: Pujara

Rediff.com8 May 2014

India will embark on a redemption tour to England just after the ongoing Indian Premier League and Cheteshwar Pujara, who is expected to be the team's batting mainstay, feels it will be a tough ask for the visitors' to switch to Test cricket mode from the Twenty20 format.

Kohli not keen on changing the winning combination

Kohli not keen on changing the winning combination

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday said there is no reason to change the winning combination but did not shut the door on R Aswhin's inclusion in the playing XI, saying pitch can bring the seasoned off-spinner back into the picture in England.

Morgan has big praise for his World No 1 batter Malan

Morgan has big praise for his World No 1 batter Malan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

England's batting has been taken care of as it is power-packed from start to end, comprising of Jason Roy, Morgan, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, and Jos Buttler.

Pandya can't wait to get on the field

Pandya can't wait to get on the field

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'Preparation done. Can't wait to get on the field on the 12th.'

Shafali is youngest Indian to make debut in all formats

Shafali is youngest Indian to make debut in all formats

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Shafali was presented with India Women's ODI cap number 131 from captain Mithali Raj

Will Mayank be included in playing XI against NZ?

Will Mayank be included in playing XI against NZ?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Agarwal in a tweet shared a picture from India's practice session. He can be seen batting in the nets. "Doing what I love. Loving what I do," Agarwal tweeted.

Will Ahmedabad serve another turning pitch?

Will Ahmedabad serve another turning pitch?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Pitch talk has been a constant feature of India's four-Test series against Australia and the trend continued on the eve of the final match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Is Kohli blocking Hooda's place in T20 team?

Is Kohli blocking Hooda's place in T20 team?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The former Pakistan spinner has also come out in support of Deepak Hooda, who has not been included in the playing XI, despite being in top form in the white-ball setup.

How Dravid has helped this England batsman cope with pressure

How Dravid has helped this England batsman cope with pressure

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Sam Billings is not exactly in search of 'gold dust' whenever he speaks to Rahul Dravid but merely chatting about the game with the Indian great has helped him deal better with the vagaries of international cricket.

Ponting targets Warner's poor run in India

Ponting targets Warner's poor run in India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting dropped a hint to his country's selectors that they revisit David Warner's place in the playing XI if he continues to fire blanks in Test cricket in the sub-continent.

Siraj Or Axar For Pink Ball Test?

Siraj Or Axar For Pink Ball Test?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Who do you should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against Sri Lanka?

Gavaskar hopes there is no clash between Dhoni and Shastri

Gavaskar hopes there is no clash between Dhoni and Shastri

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar says while Mahendra Singh Dhoni's return to the Indian team as a mentor is a big boost for the side but if there are tactical differences between him and head coach Ravi Shastri during the T20 World Cup, it could have an adverse impact as well.

Anderson gets into groove as he aims at recovery

Anderson gets into groove as he aims at recovery

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

England's leading wicket-taker, who is recuperating from a right calf injury, claimed 1-38 against Durham second XI at Chester on Tuesday.

T20: Could 'Super Sub' Rule Be A GAME CHANGER?

T20: Could 'Super Sub' Rule Be A GAME CHANGER?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The BCCI is set to try out the 'Super Sub' rule in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament next month.

Kul-Cha ready to serve up a treat for fans?

Kul-Cha ready to serve up a treat for fans?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Several members of the Indian cricket team including the stand-in captain Hardik Pandya on Wednesday began training at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, on Friday, but all eyes were on the wrist-spinning duo, who have to battle it out with Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar for a place in the Playing XI.

Pietersen criticised for 'letting ego come before England's needs'

Pietersen criticised for 'letting ego come before England's needs'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Former England captain David Gower has joined the list of critics who believe that controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen had allowed his ego to come before the needs of the team in England's 5-0 Ashes hammering by Australia.

Keep Ashwin, Kuldeep in Test XI, go with 3-2 bowling combination: Azhar

Keep Ashwin, Kuldeep in Test XI, go with 3-2 bowling combination: Azhar

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

'The only chance England will have is, if they give green tops, but if they give green tops they will also struggle, because we also have very good swing bowlers'

Did you know? Women's ODI World Cup was first held before men's...

Did you know? Women's ODI World Cup was first held before men's...

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The first Women's Cricket World Cup was held in England in 1973, two years before the first men's world cup in 1975.

Will India plug England's hopes to end tour on high?

Will India plug England's hopes to end tour on high?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

India will go for the kill against a determined England in the Garden City, setting the stage for a tantalising series-deciding third and final Twenty20 International in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Umesh, Siraj shine on Day 2 of warm-up match

Umesh, Siraj shine on Day 2 of warm-up match

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Young opener Haseeb Hameed celebrated his Test recall with a gritty hundred but Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Siraj's lively spell sent County Select XI packing for 220 on Day 2 of the warm-up match in Durham, on Wednesday.

Stop worrying about team selection: ABD tells India fans

Stop worrying about team selection: ABD tells India fans

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'Well played India, well Captained @imVkohli and amazing skill and guts from a few individuals. Also well played @root66 & England! Great ad for our beautiful game! Excited for the finale'

Meet India's World Cup 15

Meet India's World Cup 15

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

A look at India's 15-member squad for the World Cup.

India have a great chance to win in England: Hussey

India have a great chance to win in England: Hussey

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

'Ashwin against the left-handers could play a big role. Kuldeep has done brilliantly but I feel India should persist with Ashwin. Kuldeep is young and can learn along the way'

PBKS coach backs 'dangerous' opener Prabhsimran Singh

PBKS coach backs 'dangerous' opener Prabhsimran Singh

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Haddin backed Prabhsimran Singh to come good in the upcoming games, saying his place is safe in the playing XI.

How England's young lions match up with the heroes of 1990

How England's young lions match up with the heroes of 1990

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

England's World Cup 2018 team, and remarkable similarities emerge between the XI expected to start the semi-final against Croatia

IPL 2020: Just 36-hour quarantine for England, Australia players

IPL 2020: Just 36-hour quarantine for England, Australia players

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Steve Smith, David Warner, Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler will arrive in the UAE late on Thursday night (UAE time) from the UK and on arrival will undergo RT-PCR test for COVID-19.

Without conflict sports would be dull: Swann on Kohli-Gambhir spat

Without conflict sports would be dull: Swann on Kohli-Gambhir spat

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Talking about Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir's conflict, former England off-spinner Graeme Swann said without conflict sports would be dull.

WTC Final PIX! Head leaves India reeling on Day 1

WTC Final PIX! Head leaves India reeling on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Travis Head hammered a solid ton at the Oval as Australia dominated the proceedings over India on Day 1 of the WTC Final.

Can Kuldeep make adjustments for Test cricket in England? Here are Alec Stewart's thoughts

Can Kuldeep make adjustments for Test cricket in England? Here are Alec Stewart's thoughts

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

'Virat, as a captain, is very positive and will back an attacking bowler. He will possibly believe that Kuldeep has more to offer than Ashwin or Jadeja, and then that's the route Virat will take. And then the wrist spinner has to perform, and replicate with the red ball what he has done with the white ball. We won't know until he is given a go'

No Indians in ICC ODI Team of the Year!

No Indians in ICC ODI Team of the Year!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

The problem with non-selection of an Indian player in the XI is more to do with lack of matches rather than poor show since they have won both the series that they played in 2021.

Should India include Ashwin for 2nd Test?

Should India include Ashwin for 2nd Test?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the second Test against England?