News for 'India vs Sri Lanka Tests'

Can't see another fast bowler matching: Broad heaps praise on Anderson

Can't see another fast bowler matching: Broad heaps praise on Anderson

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

England pace legend Stuart Broad lauded former teammate James Anderson for becoming the first-ever pacer to complete 700 Test wickets, saying that one should "marvel at his skill" besides talking about his dedication and mental resilience.

'England should be ashamed for sidelining Bairstow'

'England should be ashamed for sidelining Bairstow'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Boycott spells out his disappointment with England selectors for not replacing Buttler with Bairstow for 2nd Test vs India.

Asia Cup stats: Rohit, Nehra set new milestones

Asia Cup stats: Rohit, Nehra set new milestones

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Statistical highlights of the opening Asia Cup 2016 match between India and Bangladesh, in Mirpur, Bangladesh.

Yuzi Chahal's magic spell is up there with the best

Yuzi Chahal's magic spell is up there with the best

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

How does Yuzvendra Chahal's 6/25 stand up against other fine T20I performances? Fascinating figures from Rajneesh Gupta.

Rohit's secret plan to tackle Pakistan's deadly pace trio

Rohit's secret plan to tackle Pakistan's deadly pace trio

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Rohit Sharma said his batters will have to rely on their rich experience to counter Pakistan's potent pace trio

PHOTOS: India players hit the nets ahead of 1st Test vs SA

PHOTOS: India players hit the nets ahead of 1st Test vs SA

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

IMAGES of the Indian men's cricket team during a practice session at the Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Monday

Meet Leicestershire's newest recruit

Meet Leicestershire's newest recruit

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Rahane set for county stint with Leicestershire post-IPL

Zol's century puts India colts on top vs SL

Zol's century puts India colts on top vs SL

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Skipper Vijay Zol continued to make merry against the Sri Lankan attack as he scored his second successive hundred of the series to give India's a huge first innings lead in the second and final 'Youth Test' in Kurunegala, on Tuesday.

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

The elite club: India's triple centurions

The elite club: India's triple centurions

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Indian rookie Karun Nair has joined the legendary opener Virender Sehwag to become only the second Indian batsman to score a triple century in Tests. Nair reached the milestone in 381 balls having moved from 200 to 300 in just 75 deliveries. Sehwag has two triple hundreds to his name, first scoring 309 against Pakistan in 2004 in Multan, while the second one was a brilliant 319 against the mighty South Africa in 2008 in Chennai.

Young J&K batsman Khajuria in India U-19 squad

Young J&K batsman Khajuria in India U-19 squad

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Close on the heels of Parveez Rasool's selection in the Indian team for the Zimbabwe tour, another Jammu and Kashmir cricketer Shubham Khajuria was on Wednesday selected in the India Under-19 squad for the tour of Sri Lanka.

All you want to know about the Champions Trophy

All you want to know about the Champions Trophy

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The 8th Champions Trophy begins in England this week. Rajneesh Gupta captures the tournament in all its statistical glory like only he can.

Kohli has made India a tough side, can't be bullied: Hussain

Kohli has made India a tough side, can't be bullied: Hussain

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes skipper Virat Kohli has instilled a fighting attitude in the current Indian team, which does not get bullied by adversities, whether on or off the field.

India's Exclusive 100 Tests Club

India's Exclusive 100 Tests Club

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Virat Kohli will join the elite company of eleven other Indians and a total of 70 other players across the various countries to complete the century of Test match appearances.

Ashwin picked for Australia ODIs; Rohit, Kohli rested

Ashwin picked for Australia ODIs; Rohit, Kohli rested

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin's World Cup hopes got a big boost after he was picked in the Indian squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia.

Afridi's lethal yorker sends Afghan batter to hospital

Afridi's lethal yorker sends Afghan batter to hospital

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Pakistan captain Babar Azam and his deputy Mohammad Rizwan were looking to get some batting practice but were forced off the ground as the rain stopped play in the third over.

Coach Powar defends India women's batting flop vs Pakistan

Coach Powar defends India women's batting flop vs Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

India women's team head coach Ramesh Powar is hardly perturbed by the 13-run defeat against Pakistan in the Asia Cup as the team management's primary aim was to test the temperament of the younger lot in a pressure situation.

Can Ashwin displace Pakistan's Yasir from the top?

Can Ashwin displace Pakistan's Yasir from the top?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be gunning for the No.1 spot in the ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers as an interesting contest promises to develop with Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah, who wrested the top spot following a 10-wicket haul in the Lord's Test that ended on Sunday.

No Indian batsman in Top 10 of ICC Test rankings

No Indian batsman in Top 10 of ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Virat Kohli dropped a position to 11th leaving India with no batsmen in the top 10 of the ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen, in the latest update of the ICC Player Rankings released by the International Cricket Council on Tuesday.

Holder, Joseph to return home early from WC Qualifier

Holder, Joseph to return home early from WC Qualifier

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Lead men's team selector Desmond Haynes said Holder and Joseph are key players for the West Indies and the decision was taken in the best interest of the side.

Kishan, SKY picked for first 2 Australia Tests; Bumrah out

Kishan, SKY picked for first 2 Australia Tests; Bumrah out

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Ishan Kishan earned his maiden Test call-up, while Suryakumar Yadav was also included for the first two Tests of the four-match series against Australia next month.

Pakistan slips to fourth in ICC Test rankings after loss vs NZ

Pakistan slips to fourth in ICC Test rankings after loss vs NZ

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Pakistan has slipped from second to fourth position in the ICC Test Team Rankings after its 2-0 loss to New Zealand in their two-match series which culminated with a 138-run verdict in Hamilton on Tuesday. Pakistan, which went into the series with 109 points in the team rankings led by India (115), is now on 102 points and tied with South Africa but ahead on decimal points. England and Australia are both on 105 points with England ahead on decimal points.

Will India try out Shreyas, Ruturaj in 3rd T20 vs Windies?

Will India try out Shreyas, Ruturaj in 3rd T20 vs Windies?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

In the middle-order, Shreyas will replace Kohli, who was given a much-needed break ahead of his landmark 100th Test.

Stats: A day of many records in Colombo

Stats: A day of many records in Colombo

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

The fourth day of second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Thursday saw a plethora of records being established.

Stats: Ashwin joins Kapil, Kumble, Harbhajan in elite club

Stats: Ashwin joins Kapil, Kumble, Harbhajan in elite club

Rediff.com11 Oct 2016

Statistical highlights on day three of the third cricket Test between India and New Zealand, in Indore, on Monday.

Virender Sehwag's five best knocks

Virender Sehwag's five best knocks

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at few of Virender Sehwag's best knocks.

Rahane rubbishes Steyn's PSL vs IPL remark

Rahane rubbishes Steyn's PSL vs IPL remark

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Ajinkya Rahane rubbished all the claims which stated that sometimes the emphasis is on the money in the IPL rather than the game.

SL colts make strong comeback with the bat vs India

SL colts make strong comeback with the bat vs India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Sri Lankan batsmen led by their number three Kavindu Kulasekara provided stiff resistance against the Indian bowlers as the hosts finished the third day's play on 235 for five as the first 'Youth Test' looks set to be heading for a tame draw in Dambulla, on Thursday.

Jadeja replaces Harbhajan in Test squad, Yadav dropped for ODIs

Jadeja replaces Harbhajan in Test squad, Yadav dropped for ODIs

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Monday made a comeback to the Indian team for the first two Tests against South Africa, replacing veteran Harbhajan Singh, who was the only casualty from the team which won the Test series in Sri Lanka last month.

Pick your team for first Test vs South Africa

Pick your team for first Test vs South Africa

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Should India go in with six batsmen and three fast bowlers?

After scaling Mount 500, will Ashwin hunt Kumble's record?

After scaling Mount 500, will Ashwin hunt Kumble's record?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

R Ashwin is a content man after becoming only the second Indian to take 500 Test wickets and has no interest in chasing Anil Kumble's national record of 619 scalps.

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Afghanistan (6 points) will not only look to secure two points against the Dutch (4 points) but also aim to win big and improve the net run-rate

Boycott slams team: 'Sayonara Jimmy, Thank You for the memories'

Boycott slams team: 'Sayonara Jimmy, Thank You for the memories'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Boycott said that Anderson deserves all the adulation but owing to his age, he is being used too less.

Ashwin vs Washington: An unexpected World Cup trial

Ashwin vs Washington: An unexpected World Cup trial

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

A month and half back, Ravichandran Ashwin was eloquently explaining on his Tamil YouTube channel, why a talent like Tilak Varma should be seriously considered for the ODI World Cup.

Why India Ruled on Day 1

Why India Ruled on Day 1

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from the first day of the India-England Test at Trent Bridge.

Lungi wraps up India's nine-series winning streak

Lungi wraps up India's nine-series winning streak

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

After the 72-run loss in the opening Test, the margin got bigger as the visitors handed the home side a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

It's ROOT again all the way!

It's ROOT again all the way!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 2 of the India-England Test at Leeds.

Select team: Should India play 3 spinners in WT20 opener vs New Zealand?

Select team: Should India play 3 spinners in WT20 opener vs New Zealand?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Do you think India should go with an extra spinner in Harbhajan Singh or continue with all-rounder Hardik Pandya? Select your Indian team for their opening World T20 match against New Zealand.

Focus on batters as India aim to seal ODI series vs West Indies

Focus on batters as India aim to seal ODI series vs West Indies

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

India will aim to take an unassailable lead in the three-match series when it faces a below-par West Indies in the second ODI, in Barbados, on Saturday.

NZ keeper Watling to retire after WTC final vs India

NZ keeper Watling to retire after WTC final vs India

Rediff.com11 May 2021

BJ Watling will be retiring from international cricket after the tour of England.