News for 'First ODI'

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Pant roars back into form; Axar, Rana shine

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Pant roars back into form; Axar, Rana shine

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Vijay Hazare: Pant's unbeaten half-ton in big Delhi win over Services; Axar hits century for Gujarat

Will Kohli bow out after surpassing Sangakkara?

Will Kohli bow out after surpassing Sangakkara?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Shining sun, gentle breeze, excited fans in Sydney await India's third ODI against Australia

India to host Sri Lanka in T20I series next month

India to host Sri Lanka in T20I series next month

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The Sri Lankans will be playing a T20I bilateral series in India for the first time since 2016, which the hosts won 3-0.

Why India women are going to be very hard to beat!

Why India women are going to be very hard to beat!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

She considers Australia the best women's cricket team in the world right now but Ashleigh Gardner is also spooked by the fact that recently crowned ODI world champions India are well on their way to become a "very hard to beat" side in the coming decade.

Jemimah guides India to comfortable win over Sri Lanka

Jemimah guides India to comfortable win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Jemimah stars in India's comprehensive eight-wicket win against Sri Lanka in first women's T20I

After Kohli, Pant to join Delhi squad for Vijay Hazare

After Kohli, Pant to join Delhi squad for Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Pant boost for Delhi as keeper-batter returns for Vijay Hazare Trophy

I started improving when I accepted my mistakes: Shafali

I started improving when I accepted my mistakes: Shafali

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Accepting the flaws in her game was fundamental to her resurgence as a more compact batter, India opener Shafali Verma said.

Four-star Starc sends warning to England ahead of Ashes

Four-star Starc sends warning to England ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Australia will take on England in the opening fixtures of the Ashes on November 21 in Perth. Steve Smith will lead the side as Pat Cummins is not in the team due to injury.

What makes Hardik Pandya special

What makes Hardik Pandya special

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'He (Pandya) can command a spot in the top five on his batting alone. He could also be one of the top three seamers in any team if he was just a bowler.'

Pujara backs Kohli-Rohit, calls for honesty with Shami

Pujara backs Kohli-Rohit, calls for honesty with Shami

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara on Thursday stressed that each and every bilateral assignment will be "very important" now for stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as India look ahead to the 2027 ODI World Cup.

'They have given their life to Indian cricket'

'They have given their life to Indian cricket'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Dhumal believes 'Ro-Ko' is here to stay in the 50-over format and also appreciated Hitman Rohit's batting masterclass in the recently concluded three-match ODI series against Australia, during which he was awarded the Player of the Series.

WPL Season 4 schedule: MI meet RCB in opener

WPL Season 4 schedule: MI meet RCB in opener

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

In a first for the tournament, the WPL final will not be played over the weekend, but on Thursday, February, probably to avoid a clash with the men's T20 World Cup, which begins the same week in India and Sri Lanka.

Kohli's Post Sparks Buzz Ahead Of Aus Series

Kohli's Post Sparks Buzz Ahead Of Aus Series

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Days before the ODI series, Kohli tweeted on Thursday, 'The only time you truly fail is when you decide to give up.'

84-ball 190: Suryavanshi smashes De Villiers' record!

84-ball 190: Suryavanshi smashes De Villiers' record!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, aged 14 years and 272 days, shattered former South African cricketer AB de Villiers' record for the fastest 150 in men's List A cricket.

South Africa ponder extra all-rounder for first ODI v India

South Africa ponder extra all-rounder for first ODI v India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said they are mulling over whether to select a specialist batsman or all-rounder at number six for the opening one-day international against India on Wednesday.

Rohit, Kohli have much to prove in second England ODI

Rohit, Kohli have much to prove in second England ODI

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The barren run of skipper Rohit Sharma and the selection conundrum that Virat Kohli's possible return poses are the towering obstacles in India's quest for a series win against England in the second ODI in Cuttack on Sunday.

Who saw this coming? England name new ODI leader

Who saw this coming? England name new ODI leader

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

England's batter Harry Brook will lead the team in the One-Day International series against Australia as captain Jos Buttler recovers from a calf injury.

Has Gill's T20I Career Ended?

Has Gill's T20I Career Ended?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

After this snub, it looks difficult for Shubman Gill at this point to make a comeback to the T20 team with plenty of talented young players waiting in the wings.

'India shouldn't have an all-format captain'

'India shouldn't have an all-format captain'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Speaking on The Great Indian Cricket Show on Doordarshan, Mukund, who represented India in seven Tests from 2011-17, said: "I think Shubman has it in him to become an all-format captain, but I do not think India should have an all-format captain anymore."

What binds Kapil, Dhoni, and now Harmanpreet?

What binds Kapil, Dhoni, and now Harmanpreet?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Harmanpreet Kaur has now joined the pantheon of legends, becoming only the third Indian captain to lift an ODI World Cup trophy.

Last Dance Down Under: Ro-Ko set for Australian swansong

Last Dance Down Under: Ro-Ko set for Australian swansong

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

With no ODI series in Australia in the next two years, it is impossible to think that the legendary duo will again be seen Down Under in India blues.

Salman shines as Pak edge SA in last-over thriller

Salman shines as Pak edge SA in last-over thriller

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Salman Ali Agha top scored for Pakistan as they snatched a last-over victory over South Africa on Tuesday in an exciting finish to the first of three One Day Internationals at Faisalabad.

Is ODI cricket dying? Jos Buttler shares his take

Is ODI cricket dying? Jos Buttler shares his take

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

England captain Jos Buttler believes the ongoing tour of India is the perfect preparation for this month's Champions Trophy, given the similarities in conditions with Pakistan, where the event will be held. He also backs veteran batter Joe Root to play a crucial role in both the ODI series against India and the upcoming tournament.

No truth to Laxman replacing Gambhir as Test coach: BCCI

No truth to Laxman replacing Gambhir as Test coach: BCCI

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has denied speculation that the Board has approached batting great V V S Laxman to take over as Team India's Test coach and replace Gautam Gambhir.

India A boost: Abhishek, Arshdeep set for Aus A ODIs

India A boost: Abhishek, Arshdeep set for Aus A ODIs

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

The two A teams will engage in the three-match 50-overs series at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium a few days after the conclusion of their two four-day unofficial Tests in Lucknow.

Hardik cleared, Gill doubtful: India sweats on T20 duo

Hardik cleared, Gill doubtful: India sweats on T20 duo

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

India's T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill will be reporting at Bengaluru's Centre of Excellence on Monday for his mandatory fitness assessment protocols, which will determine his return to action for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa starting December 9.

Hitting 160kmph or a wicket... Lee reveals what pleased him most

Hitting 160kmph or a wicket... Lee reveals what pleased him most

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Touching 160kmph means more to me than any wicket I''ve taken: New Australian Hall of Famer Lee

'I picked that from Pant': Deepti on one-handed six

'I picked that from Pant': Deepti on one-handed six

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Deepti Sharma revealed that her stunning one-handed slog sweep which went for a six off England pacer Lauren Bell is a shot she has learnt from Rishabh Pant.

Ashwin On How Kohli Can Get His Form Back

Ashwin On How Kohli Can Get His Form Back

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Making a comeback to international cricket after a seven-month gap, Virat Kohli has perished for ducks in the first two ODIs against Australia.

WPL auction: Hefty deals expected for Deepti, Gaud, Charani

WPL auction: Hefty deals expected for Deepti, Gaud, Charani

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Leading international cricketers, including Laura Wolvaardt and India's World Cup hero Deepti Sharma, will go under the hammer at the Women's Premier League auction in Delhi on Thursday, with bidding wars also expected for homegrown Kranti Gaud and Shree Charani.

Belligerent Brook Rewrites Record Books

Belligerent Brook Rewrites Record Books

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

England captain Harry Brook smashes records with blistering 135 against New Zealand

Next Sachin? Tharoor Wants Suryavanshi In Indian Team

Next Sachin? Tharoor Wants Suryavanshi In Indian Team

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has dropped the ultimate cricket compliment, comparing 14-year-old Bihar batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

Ashwin's 3-Word Post A Dig At Kohli?

Ashwin's 3-Word Post A Dig At Kohli?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin's three-word post on X featured the Nike tick symbol in the Indian tri-colour with the words 'Just leave it'.

How Australia shaped Kohli as a cricketer and person

How Australia shaped Kohli as a cricketer and person

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Batting superstar Virat Kohli admitted that the aggressive Australian cricketing environment tested his resilience, but felt that standing up to it while playing a bold brand of cricket toughened his mind and shaped his career path, besides influencing his growth as an individual.

India Women name two debutants for T20 series vs SL

India Women name two debutants for T20 series vs SL

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Kamalini, Vaishnavi two new faces in India Women's squad for T20Is against Sri Lanka

'Whenever Team India need me, I'm ready to play'

'Whenever Team India need me, I'm ready to play'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Shardul Thakur hasn't given up hope of a white-ball comeback after featuring in Tests on the tour of England earlier this year, with the all-rounder setting his sights on the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Aus name two debutants for series opener at Perth

Aus name two debutants for series opener at Perth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Australia will also welcome Matt Short back into the side at No.3, forming part of a refreshed middle order alongside Renshaw, Owen, Cooper Connolly, and wicketkeeper Josh Philippe, who replaces the injured Josh Inglis (calf).

Women's ODI World Cup: Check out the full Schedule

Women's ODI World Cup: Check out the full Schedule

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

India's marquee women's ODI World Cup match against Pakistan will be held at the neutral venue of R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on October 5, the ICC announced on Monday.

Why Alyssa Healy went unsold in WPL auction

Why Alyssa Healy went unsold in WPL auction

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Healy has struggled with fitness issues since last year's T20 World Cup. Playing for Sydney Sixers in the ongoing Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), she also struggled for rhythm.

SKY under pressure as India eye series win vs South Africa

SKY under pressure as India eye series win vs South Africa

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

With the T20 World Cup less than two months away, India would want their captain Suryakumar Yadav to rediscover his rhythm sooner rather than later.