News for 'ICC World XI'

Here's how India is preparing for World Cup

Here's how India is preparing for World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

India's fielding coach Ramakrishnan Sridhar is expecting some of the reserve players to get much-needed game time during the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand as the team management wants every player to be match-ready going into this year's ICC World Cup.

Cricket likely to return to Pakistan

Cricket likely to return to Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

After more than two years, Pakistan is likely to witness international cricket action in its backyard with the ICC mulling to send a World XI, comprising star players from round the world.

Not Finished! Says Gill

Not Finished! Says Gill

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

After the game, Shubman Gill expressed his determination to bounce back through a heartfelt tweet.

Why Kiwis must be wary of India in WTC final

Why Kiwis must be wary of India in WTC final

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Former wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel said India have all the 'bases covered' for the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand, to be played in Southampton from June 18 to 22.

Why Australia are the team to watch out for at World Cup

Why Australia are the team to watch out for at World Cup

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh believes that the return of Steve Smith Smith and David Warner will make opponents wary of the country's team at the upcoming ICC World Cup.

Can Rutu Produce Dhoni Magic This IPL?

Can Rutu Produce Dhoni Magic This IPL?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The talent is in plenty in this squad and if this machine runs smoothly, a sixth IPL trophy will be at touching distance for Thala and Co.

Kohli slump raises old questions over poor form

Kohli slump raises old questions over poor form

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Kohli has managed just 111 runs in three Tests against Australia but Ponting is not worried about lack of runs.

Time to move beyond 2011 World Cup: Gambhir

Time to move beyond 2011 World Cup: Gambhir

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Gambhir feels that people shouldn't go overboard about past World Cup wins because the players who competed were meant give it their best shot and they did so as their professional duty.

Mayers or Hooda: Who will open with KL Rahul for LSG

Mayers or Hooda: Who will open with KL Rahul for LSG

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

None of South Africa's top players will be available for their respective IPL sides in the first couple of games.

Ashwin: Why Dhoni Stood Out As Captain

Ashwin: Why Dhoni Stood Out As Captain

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'Under his regime, where I also played, he will pick a squad of 15. The same squad of 15 and the XI will play throughput the year. That sense of security is very important for a player.'

IPL: Coach Kumble assigns Gayle new role at Kings XI

IPL: Coach Kumble assigns Gayle new role at Kings XI

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The irony of being the lone Indian head coach in an Indian Premier League franchise is not lost on Anil Kumble who firmly believes that the piece of statistic is not a "true reflection" of country's coaching resources.

'Want to ask Dhoni why I was dropped after scoring a century'

'Want to ask Dhoni why I was dropped after scoring a century'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Manoj Tiwary, who made a century against the West Indies in Chennai in 2011, was dropped for the next 14 matches under Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

IPL: Upbeat Daredevils take on formidable Royal Challengers

IPL: Upbeat Daredevils take on formidable Royal Challengers

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Riding high after an emphatic victory against Kings XI Punjab, a rejuvenated Delhi Daredevils will aim at posing a serious challenge to a formidable Royal Challengers Bangalore when the two teams square off in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter in Bengaluru on Sunday.

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.

Meet the first Singapore cricketer set to play in IPL

Meet the first Singapore cricketer set to play in IPL

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The second phase of IPL 2021 will feature a Singapore cricketer for the first time with Royal Challengers Bangalore bringing in T20 specialist Tim David, who has made a name for himself in the leagues around the world.

RCB appoint Andy Flower as head coach for IPL 2024

RCB appoint Andy Flower as head coach for IPL 2024

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore announced former Zimbabwe captain Andy Flower as their head coach for IPL 2024.

Sri Lanka refuse to play in Pakistan following Lahore blast

Sri Lanka refuse to play in Pakistan following Lahore blast

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The Sri Lankan cricket board has turned down an invitation from the Pakistan Cricket Board to send its team to Lahore to play two T20 International matches at the start of its home series in October.

Rohit, Virat T20 selection dilemma: Will Jay Shah need to step in?

Rohit, Virat T20 selection dilemma: Will Jay Shah need to step in?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Their eyes trained on the big-ticket T20 World Cup in the Americas in June, the national selectors aren't finding it easy to pick just one among Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the upcoming Afghanistan series.

Pakistan to sue BCCI for refusing to play bilateral series

Pakistan to sue BCCI for refusing to play bilateral series

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Senior Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official Najam Sethi on Wednesday claimed that they have intimated the Board of Control for Cricket in India on taking legal recourse as the Indian Cricket Board has not honoured the agreement pertaining to bilateral series between the two nations.

Cash-strapped PCB proposes Indo-Pak series

Cash-strapped PCB proposes Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

The cash-strapped Pakistan Cricket Board has requested the ICC's special task force to arrange a series of matches for its national team against India and a World XI at neutral venues to raise much needed funds.

Stokes or Pandya -- who is the better all-rounder?

Stokes or Pandya -- who is the better all-rounder?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Former Australian spin wizard Brad Hogg believes that England cricketer Ben Stokes is a better all-rounder than Hardik Pandya. Pandya has always drawn comparisons with Stokes as the two all-rounders are explosive with the bat and also capable pace bowlers.

Dinesh Karthik to hang up his gloves after IPL 2024

Dinesh Karthik to hang up his gloves after IPL 2024

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Dinesh Karthik is all set to make his last IPL appearance in the 2024 edition.

Mohali ODI: Perfect platform for Surya, Iyer to test themselves against Aus

Mohali ODI: Perfect platform for Surya, Iyer to test themselves against Aus

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

As much as Ishan Kishan has done his bit, India will need Iyer, the proverbial slayer of spin bowling in the middle overs during the World Cup.

Cummins, Not Rohit, Will Lead My Team

Cummins, Not Rohit, Will Lead My Team

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

4 Aussies, 3 Indians, 1 Kiwi, 3 South Africans in Harish Kotian's World Cup 2023 Dream XI.

Powell to lead WI, as Hope, Thomas return for India T20Is

Powell to lead WI, as Hope, Thomas return for India T20Is

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Kyle Mayers has been named vice-captain in the squad announced by the CWI senior men's selection panel.

Jury still out on video umpire rulings

Jury still out on video umpire rulings

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

World XI captain Graeme Smith said he supports the use of television replays after the video umpire gave out three Australian batsmen on the opening day of the ICC Super Test.

1st Test: Gill Or SKY? Pick Your Team

1st Test: Gill Or SKY? Pick Your Team

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

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

Rohit positive about Bumrah's fitness but unsure of his return

Rohit positive about Bumrah's fitness but unsure of his return

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Last week the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) provided medical updates on star pacer and released a statement.

Waugh wants more charity games

Waugh wants more charity games

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

Steve Waugh called for charity matches to be played every two years to support various causes round the world.

Inzamam set to replace Tendulkar

Inzamam set to replace Tendulkar

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

'I am available to play because it is a big honour to play alongside the world's best,' the Pakistan captain said.

Super Series deadline for Sachin

Super Series deadline for Sachin

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

The ICC has given Sachin Tendulkar a September 21 deadline to prove fitness for the Super Series.

Shakib will lead Bangladesh to 2023 World Cup: Mortaza

Shakib will lead Bangladesh to 2023 World Cup: Mortaza

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The Bangladesh Test and T20 captain was handed a two-year suspension by the ICC for failing to report three corrupt approaches.

Hussain's advice to India: Read conditions well

Hussain's advice to India: Read conditions well

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

India made the blunder of reading the conditions wrong during the last WTC final in 2021 and shouldn't repeat the mistake this time as they eye their maiden ICC title in 10 years.

WTC Final: How India's openers kept Kiwis at bay

WTC Final: How India's openers kept Kiwis at bay

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill thwarted New Zealand's plans with a gutsy batting display in tough conditions.

Stokes won't change mind about ODI retirement

Stokes won't change mind about ODI retirement

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Stokes acknowledged that he is nearing the conclusion of his career rather than the beginning, but he stated he still wants to stick around to play in the upcoming Ashes series in Australia at the end of 2025.

Shakib quits MCC world cricket committee following anti-corruption suspension

Shakib quits MCC world cricket committee following anti-corruption suspension

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Shakib accepted charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code and therefore does not have the right to appeal against the punishment, which could have been a maximum of five years.

Afro-Asia Cup evokes nostalgia

Afro-Asia Cup evokes nostalgia

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Cricket Buzz: ICC probes UAE T20 league

Cricket Buzz: ICC probes UAE T20 league

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

"There is currently an ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) investigation underway in relation to the Ajman All Stars League held recently in Ajman, UAE," ACU general manager Alex Marshall said in a statement.

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.

'Who says an off-spinner can't perform on a green pitch?'

'Who says an off-spinner can't perform on a green pitch?'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'Lyon has over 400 Test wickets and dismissed India's best batter in this crucial moment.'