News for 'First ODI'

Damien Martyn out of induced coma after meningitis

Damien Martyn out of induced coma after meningitis

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has woken from an induced coma after being hospitalised for over a week due to meningitis.

Ex-Aussie cricketer Martyn survives terrifying meningitis

Ex-Aussie cricketer Martyn survives terrifying meningitis

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Former Australian batter Damien Martyn on Saturday returned home from hospital after recovering from an "awful" meningitis attack, which he said made him realise "how fragile life is."

'Why do we need to talk about Kohli's future?'

'Why do we need to talk about Kohli's future?'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli smashed record-extending 52nd ODI to guide India to a 17-run win in the series opener, getting India off to a winning start in their three-match series.

4th T20I: Samson on edge as India eye spin shake-up

4th T20I: Samson on edge as India eye spin shake-up

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

India will be hoping for a positive turn in their spinners' performance while attempting to extend the total domination over New Zealand to the fourth T20I in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

Another injury blow for Reddy; to miss first three T20s vs Aus

Another injury blow for Reddy; to miss first three T20s vs Aus

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the first three T20 Internationals against Australia due to neck spasms.

Muzumdar reveals why India are trying out new things

Muzumdar reveals why India are trying out new things

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

A well-settled India are trying out a few new things in the ongoing five-match T20I series against visiting Sri Lanka keeping in mind next year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup in the UK, said head coach Amol Muzumdar on Thursday.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history with 63-ball U-19 century vs SA

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history with 63-ball U-19 century vs SA

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The 14-year-old became the youngest U-19 captain to score a century in Youth One-Day cricket.

'Damien is progressing well'

'Damien is progressing well'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Hospitalised Australian cricketer Damien Martyn progressing well: Report

Rohit reflects on missing T20 World Cup, tough selection calls

Rohit reflects on missing T20 World Cup, tough selection calls

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Former India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said watching T20 World Cup from the sidelines for the first time in his career will be a "strange" experience as he reflected on the difficult selection calls and leadership decisions that defined his captaincy tenure.

Who is Ayush Badoni? Meet Team India's surprise selection

Who is Ayush Badoni? Meet Team India's surprise selection

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Ayush Badoni rose to prominence with his performances for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL where he played under the mentorship of current India head coach Gautam Gambhir.

Delhi Capitals appoint Jemimah as captain for WPL 2026

Delhi Capitals appoint Jemimah as captain for WPL 2026

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Delhi Capitals appointed India's star batter Jemimah Rodrigues as their captain for Women's Premier League 2026.

De Kock impact as big as Rohit-Kohli, says Prince

De Kock impact as big as Rohit-Kohli, says Prince

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

South Africa batting coach Ashwell Prince said the Proteas' ODI side still needs to sharpen its temperament in "clutch moments".

New Zealand's Adithya Counts On CSK Stint To Rattle India

New Zealand's Adithya Counts On CSK Stint To Rattle India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Vellore-born NZ spinner Adithya Ashok keen to put India knowledge to test in ODIs

History beckons NZ in Indore, but focus is on process

History beckons NZ in Indore, but focus is on process

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips said the chance to script another chapter of history in India was "pretty cool" but stressed that his side would rely on process and adaptability rather than emotion as they eye a rare white-ball series success against a formidable host.

Ashwin hails Varun, Abhishek as India's game-changers

Ashwin hails Varun, Abhishek as India's game-changers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'From an Indian perspective, Varun Chakravarthy is the bowler of the year for me.'

HISTORIC! India Women Win First World Cup title!

HISTORIC! India Women Win First World Cup title!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma's superb all-round showing powered India to a historic first-ever Women's ODI World Cup title after they outclassed South Africa by 52 runs in the final.

Sri Lanka players want to leave Pakistan, but board orders them to stay

Sri Lanka players want to leave Pakistan, but board orders them to stay

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Sri Lankan players currently touring Pakistan for a three-match ODI series want to return home due to security concerns following a deadly suicide attack in Islamabad but PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi claimed that the rubber will continue, albeit with a rejigged schedule.

Comeback man Pandya steals the show!

Comeback man Pandya steals the show!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Hardik Pandya marked his return to the Indian team from a two-month injury layoff with a match-winning half-century.

How Rohit and Kohli stole the show in Sydney ODI win

How Rohit and Kohli stole the show in Sydney ODI win

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Rohit Sharma hit a century and Virat Kohli a bright 74 to drive India to a nine-wicket win in the third one-day international on Saturday

'They've got class': Shastri backs Kohli, Rohit to find form

'They've got class': Shastri backs Kohli, Rohit to find form

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri reflected on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's below-par showing in the first ODI against Australia in Perth.

Suryavanshi smashes sixes world record in Youth ODIs

Suryavanshi smashes sixes world record in Youth ODIs

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi set a new world record, taking his tally to 39 sixes in only 10 innings in Youth ODIs.

Harmanpreet has another 4-5 years of cricket left in her: Jhulan

Harmanpreet has another 4-5 years of cricket left in her: Jhulan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Harman's record as captain untouchable, she has another 4-5 years to offer: Jhulan Goswami

India A vs Aus A ODI called off due to rain

India A vs Aus A ODI called off due to rain

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Earlier, the two-match unofficial Test series between the sides had ended 1-0 in India A's favour after the hosts won the second match.

SEE: Fans Keep Spirits High in Stop-Start Perth ODI

SEE: Fans Keep Spirits High in Stop-Start Perth ODI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Even as the rain poured, the mood in the stands never did. Ponchos, cheers and chants filled the arena as fans danced through the drizzle, refusing to let the weather wash away their excitement.

Injury scare: Tilak Varma ruled out of NZ T20Is

Injury scare: Tilak Varma ruled out of NZ T20Is

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The injury also puts a question mark over his participation in next month's T20 World Cup.

'You'll be an all-format great'

'You'll be an all-format great'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Nitish flaunted his six-hitting muscle in the first innings and showed signs of living up to the belief that the former Indian skipper has exuded in him. After being put to bat by Australia, rain interrupted the play on four instances, and the Indian team toiled for rhythm as well as runs.

'I was just 20...': Rohit relives 2007 T20 World Cup triumph

'I was just 20...': Rohit relives 2007 T20 World Cup triumph

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Rohit Sharma, who captained India to the T20 World Cup title last year, says winning the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2007 was a massive confidence booster for Team India.

Deepti Sharma hits career high as T20I No 1

Deepti Sharma hits career high as T20I No 1

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Star India all-rounder Deepti Sharma on Tuesday rose to the top of the ICC women's T20I bowling rankings for the first time in her career.

'Virat Kohli plays cricket on another level'

'Virat Kohli plays cricket on another level'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson says he can only marvel at the Indian superstar's craft as he operates at a "different level", one where great batters have their way even if bowlers try to contain them.

Youth ODI: Dominant India thump Australia

Youth ODI: Dominant India thump Australia

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi showed glimpses of his batting prowess before wicketkeeper Abhigyan Kundu and Vedant Trivedi's unbeaten half-centuries powered India U-19 to a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Australia U-19 in the first Youth ODI, in Brisbane on Sunday.

Inderjit Singh Bindra: Architect of Modern Indian Cricket

Inderjit Singh Bindra: Architect of Modern Indian Cricket

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

As he is laid to rest, Indian cricket bids farewell to one of its greatest administrators -- a visionary who understood that breaking monopolies and building stadiums were about the same thing: Giving millions of cricket-loving Indians the infrastructure worthy of their passion.

'Kohli the best 50-over player I've ever seen': Ponting

'Kohli the best 50-over player I've ever seen': Ponting

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

The great Ricky Ponting expressed confidence in Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's abilities despite their poor showing with the bat in the first ODI against Australia on Sunday.

'You Can't Explain What This 14-Year-Old Is Doing'

'You Can't Explain What This 14-Year-Old Is Doing'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Ashwin highlighted the sheer volume and impact of Sooryavanshi's recent performances in a social media post, underlining just how extraordinary the youngster's run has been.

Cummins sits out Tests to focus on T20 World Cup

Cummins sits out Tests to focus on T20 World Cup

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

With the Ashes urn in their hands, Australia decided to rule Cummins out of the two remaining Tests.

Yuvraj Gives Sanju Tips...

Yuvraj Gives Sanju Tips...

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Yuvraj Singh was seen giving Sanju Samson some batting tips during a nets training, in a video posted on X.

Why workload management is crucial for Bumrah

Why workload management is crucial for Bumrah

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'We've seen glimpses of his brilliance, and hopefully he can build consistency over the next few games heading into the World Cup.'

Aus legend Lanning to captain UP Warriorz in WPL

Aus legend Lanning to captain UP Warriorz in WPL

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

'Meg brings a rare combination of experience, clarity, and calmness that sets her apart as a leader.'

Will India Include Ashwin For First ODI?

Will India Include Ashwin For First ODI?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first ODI against Australia on Friday?

Injuries, isolation and Bumrah's advice fuel Shreyanka arc

Injuries, isolation and Bumrah's advice fuel Shreyanka arc

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Speaking to select media ahead of the Women's Premier League, Shreyanka spoke at length about dealing with back-to-back injuries.