News for 'First ODI'

Kohli's love affair with South Africa continues!

Kohli's love affair with South Africa continues!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Virat's streak of happiness: Indian batting legend continues scorching run against SA, achieves 11th instance of a remarkable feat

'Gill is young but ready for big challenges'

'Gill is young but ready for big challenges'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Spin great Harbhajan Singh said the selectors were right in appointing Shubman Gill as India's ODI captain last year, stating that the youngster is ready for "big challenges".

Van Schalkwyk first player to hit double century in Youth ODIs

Van Schalkwyk first player to hit double century in Youth ODIs

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Jorich Van Schalkwyk, the 18-year-old opener for South Africa Under-19, has made history by being the first batter to slam a double-century in men's Youth ODIs.

Rahul Chahar set for Surrey return in County Championship

Rahul Chahar set for Surrey return in County Championship

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Indian leg-spinner Rahul Chahar is set to rejoin Surrey for eight County Championship matches, starting in June. He previously made a strong debut for the club in 2025.

Why Gill missed Punjab's Vijay Hazare game vs Sikkim

Why Gill missed Punjab's Vijay Hazare game vs Sikkim

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Shubman Gill misses Sikkim clash due to food poisoning

Kohli closes in on No1 as Rohit clings to ODI throne

Kohli closes in on No1 as Rohit clings to ODI throne

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

India great Virat Kohli continued his push to regain his place as the best ODI batter while moving up to the second spot in the latest ICC rankings released on Wednesday.

Badoni Selection: Is Gambhir Playing Favourites?

Badoni Selection: Is Gambhir Playing Favourites?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Fans on social media accused Gautam Gambhir of favouritism, questioning Ayush Badoni's inclusion given his modest List A record.

Indian women's cricket team nominated for 2026 Laureus Award

Indian women's cricket team nominated for 2026 Laureus Award

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Following their historic World Cup win, the Indian women's cricket team has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Team of the Year Award, a first for any women's cricket team.

Malinga doubtful for first ODI

Malinga doubtful for first ODI

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Like India, Sri Lanka are also struggling with injury to at least one key player as their paceman Lasith Malinga was on Monday rendered doubtful for the first ODI due to indisposition.

Why India are desperate to win ODI series vs SA

Why India are desperate to win ODI series vs SA

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

There is a slight desperation to win ODI series after below par Test outing: Ten Doeschate

Terror threat to first ODI in Jaipur

Terror threat to first ODI in Jaipur

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Rajasthan Police has confirmed that there is a terror threat to the first One-Day International (ODI) to be played between India and South Africa at the Sawai Mansingh stadium in Jaipur.

K L Rahul Ends India's Epic Toss Jinx!

K L Rahul Ends India's Epic Toss Jinx!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Captain K L Rahul broke India's infamous toss jinx on Saturday as the hosts won the coin flip for the first time in 21 ODIs.

Markram Reveals What Fueled South Africa's 359-Run Chase

Markram Reveals What Fueled South Africa's 359-Run Chase

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Architect of South Africa's series-levelling win in the second ODI against India here, Aiden Markram says scoring runs matters only when the team wins and he felt responsible for the visitors' defeat in the first ODI by a small margin.

'Looking To Get Better Every Day': What Drives Kohli

'Looking To Get Better Every Day': What Drives Kohli

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli said staying in control of his emotions and thoughts despite the game's ups and downs has been central to his journey.

Australia return to SA years after Sandpaper row

Australia return to SA years after Sandpaper row

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

South Africa has announced its home test series schedule for the 2026/27 season, featuring matches against England, Australia, and Bangladesh.

West Asia conflict: Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series faces postponement

West Asia conflict: Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series faces postponement

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series likely to be postponed indefinitely as West Asia conflict deepens

Jurel sends NZ ODI message as Pant falters

Jurel sends NZ ODI message as Pant falters

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Dhruv Jurel continued his remarkable form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 with an unbeaten 160 for Uttar Pradesh against Baroda, a knock that sends a clear message to selectors ahead of India's New Zealand ODI series.

Siraj breaks silence on Jadeja's form

Siraj breaks silence on Jadeja's form

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Jadeja went wicketless in the first two ODIs against New Zealand (0/44 and 0/56) in the ongoing series and could scalp only one batter in the preceding three-match series against South Africa at home.

Pant or Rahul? India face ODI captaincy conundrum

Pant or Rahul? India face ODI captaincy conundrum

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Gill may miss ODI series due to unhealed neck injury; Rahul, Pant in line for ODI captaincy

2nd ODI: India look to improve fielding, bowling

2nd ODI: India look to improve fielding, bowling

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The four dropped catches let Australia, who would be India's toughest opponents apart from England in the women's World Cup scheduled later this month, off the hook and they managed to finish the task of chasing 281 runs in double-quick time.

Kohli reveals who keeps his trophies.. and it's not him

Kohli reveals who keeps his trophies.. and it's not him

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli may be rewriting record books with ease, but when it comes to his trophies, the Indian great prefers to keep things simple -- and close to home.

IPL 2026: Shami's Masterclass Sinks Sunrisers

IPL 2026: Shami's Masterclass Sinks Sunrisers

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Mohammed Shami registered excellent figures of 2/9 in four overs against SRH -- including 18 dot balls.

Gill joins Kohli in unwanted captaincy record list

Gill joins Kohli in unwanted captaincy record list

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill joined an unwanted list following the loss to Australia in the first ODI at Perth, becoming the second Indian skipper after Virat Kohli and overall ninth captain to lose their first matches in all three formats as captain.

Bishnoi, Iyer added to India squad for NZ T20s

Bishnoi, Iyer added to India squad for NZ T20s

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Washington ruled out of T20I series against NZ; Bishnoi, Iyer added to squad

Visa delay puts England spinners' T20 World Cup prep in doubt

Visa delay puts England spinners' T20 World Cup prep in doubt

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

With Rashid and Ahmed currently unavailable, Liam Dawson is the squad's only specialist spinner, meaning Will Jacks and Jacob Bethell may be required to bowl more than initially planned.

Ashwin set for MLC debut, creates history in USA

Ashwin set for MLC debut, creates history in USA

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to debut in Major League Cricket after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns, becoming the first India-capped player to join the league.

'Chhota Cheeku': Kohli Meets Mini-Me

'Chhota Cheeku': Kohli Meets Mini-Me

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli recently shared a heartwarming moment with Garvit Uttam, a young fan who has gone viral for his uncanny resemblance to Kohli's childhood photographs.

Australia steamroll India in Brisbane to take series lead

Australia steamroll India in Brisbane to take series lead

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Australia beat India by six wickets in the first Women's ODI in Brisbane, with fifties from Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney, and Ashleigh Gardners 3-33 sealing a 1-0 series lead despite Mandhana and Harmanpreet's efforts.

Sonny Baker's ODI debut ends in disaster

Sonny Baker's ODI debut ends in disaster

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Sonny Baker's dream moment turned into an absolute walking nightmare after he went at the top of an unwanted record

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

From Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic first IPL title to star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finally breaking the iconic 90-meter mark to India women winning their first cricket World Cup, this was the year of long-awaited victories and record-breaking feats.

Ex-Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed announces retirement from international cricket

Ex-Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed announces retirement from international cricket

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Sarfaraz Ahmed, former Pakistan captain and ICC tournament winner, announces his retirement from all forms of cricket, paving the way for a potential coaching role.

With focus on T20 WC, Hardik, Bumrah may sit out SA ODIs

With focus on T20 WC, Hardik, Bumrah may sit out SA ODIs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

In keeping with workload management for frontline pacers, spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is also likely to be rested from the three-match ODI series, which carries little significance in the build-up to the T20 showpiece.

Nortje recalled as South Africa name ODI, T20 squads vs India

Nortje recalled as South Africa name ODI, T20 squads vs India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been named in their Twenty20 International squad for the five-match series against India next month, the first time he will have played for the side since the 2024 T20 World Cup final.

Why Is Nitish Reddy Sitting Out?

Why Is Nitish Reddy Sitting Out?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Aakash Chopra has questioned the India team management's handling of allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy.

The former India opener asked if the selectors and team management are on the same page about how, or even when, Nitish should be used.

PIX: A Glimpse At Women's ODI World Cup Venues!

PIX: A Glimpse At Women's ODI World Cup Venues!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

From Mumbai to Colombo: Venues to host ICC Women's World Cup 2025

ICC ODI rankings: Gill stays on top; Kuldeep drops

ICC ODI rankings: Gill stays on top; Kuldeep drops

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Kuldeep slips to third in ODI rankings, Maharaj regains top spot

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gill back in Punjab squad after T20 WC snub

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gill back in Punjab squad after T20 WC snub

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Indian ODI and Test skipper Gill recently suffered a significant setback after being dropped from the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup and the New Zealand T20I series due to fitness and form concerns.

'He Basically Walks the Talk': Iyer Praises Kohli After Ace Chase

'He Basically Walks the Talk': Iyer Praises Kohli After Ace Chase

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Iyer, who returned to international action after a long injury layoff following a spleen laceration with internal bleeding sustained during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney in October last year, said he was delighted to begin the series on a winning note.

India penalised for slow over-rate in first ODI vs Bangladesh

India penalised for slow over-rate in first ODI vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

India were ruled to be four overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

Rahul's Tamil Advice Leads To 'Rashtriya Bhasha' Talk

Rahul's Tamil Advice Leads To 'Rashtriya Bhasha' Talk

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

What began as routine on-field communication during the first ODI in Vadodara on Sunday soon turned into a talking point, as a brief stump-mic moment sparked playful banter among commentators.