India have relied on their spin strength on rank turners to gain points in WTC cycles in the past but Gill has said he wants his side to play on tracks that offer equally to batters and bowlers.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed experienced West Indian Ottis Gibson as their assistant coach ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
Shami's five wickets on final day sets up fine win for Bengal over Gujarat in Ranji Trophy
Aus ODIs: Bumrah, Gill workload to be discussed, battle between Jaiswal and Abhishek
'It's shameful that someone wanting to run his YouTube channel is targeting a 23-year-old
'The question for the TMC is not whether it can hold its bastions, but whether it can expand effectively into regions where the BJP already possesses a good ecosystem.'
Southgate watched as KKR downed RR by one run and later took a trip down memory lane, recalling the time when he used to watch Test cricket 'all day long.'
'He doesn't play T20 cricket. So, he will not be a part of the World Cup in 2026 in India. But when they go to 2027 in South Africa, he will be 40 years old. And that's a big number in sport.'
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati will host a Test match for the time when India play South Africa in the second Test in November.
He has since matured into a complete three-format player: 2,647 runs in 37 Tests at 41.35, 2,775 runs in 55 ODIs at a Bradmanesque 59.04, and 578 runs in 21 T20Is.
Equipment manufacturer Sanspareils Greenlands have assured their pink balls would not discolour easily but concerns linger in both camps.
Here's a roundup of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Day 1 on Wednesday.
Soon after India had suffered a humiliating innings and six runs defeat in the opening Test at Nagpur on Tuesday, the selection panel made changes in the squad for the second Test at Kolkata that weren't too convincing. The All-India Senior Selection Committee decided to include Dinesh Karthik, S Sreesanth and Suresh Raina in the squad at the expense of Wriddhiman Saha, Abhimanyu Mithun and Sudeep Tyagi.
'It was tough to give up cricket. But I received very good guidance from my mother. She told me to become a nice human being, whether I am a good cricketer or not.'
Join Harish Kotian on Rediff ZaraBol at 1730 IST and discuss the selection of India's squad for the third Test against England at Kolkata.
Underdogs Nagaland showed they are made of sterner stuff as their batters fought tooth and nail all day to score 365/5 and frustrate Tamil Nadu who would be fancying their chances of enforcing a follow-on after a mammoth 512-run first-innings total in a Ranji Trophy Group A match in Bengaluru on Monday.
Mumbai Indians's road to redemption in the Indian Premier League faces another tricky test on Sunday when they host formidable Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai.
Sourav Ganguly, who previously served as BCCI president from 2019 to 2022, replaced his elder brother Snehasish Ganguly.
Ajinkya Rahane hits 159 in Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh
England fast bowler Steven Finn is likely to be available for the third Test against India at Kolkata on Wednesday despite not bowling in the nets on Sunday.
Shreyas Iyer is being looked upon as a long-term option to lead India in ODIs till the 2027 World Cup.
Following the crushing 10-wicket loss to England in the second Test, India suffered another major blow when pacer Umesh Yadav was ruled out of the next match due to injury. The pacer had to miss the second Test in Mumbai because of a back injury. He underwent scans in Mumbai and was advised rest for 10-12 days, forcing him out of the third Test in Kolkata, starting December 5.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should continue playing ODIs as long as they are performing.
This will be the maiden Test in Guwahati, which often hosts white-ball matches, and has also been hosting IPL matches for the last two seasons.
India pacer Akash Deep received a special award for his impressive performance in the recent Test series in England during annual Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) awards in Kolkata on Saturday.
India's cricketing journey post-independence is a saga of triumphs! From iconic World Cup wins to unforgettable Test series victories, the nation's passion for cricket shines through.
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is set to return unopposed as Cricket Association of Bengal president at its annual general meeting in Kolkata on Monday.
Rediff.com's Manu Shankar points to the factors that led to Team India's downfall in the Kolkata Test.
'The police could not save my daughter or bring her justice, but they didn't think twice about beating up women and elderly persons.'
Former wicketkeeper Vijay Dahiya feels Shreyas Iyer was unlucky to be left out of India's Asia Cup squad but said some players will always miss out due to the depth of talent in the country.
The IISER Aptitude Test is conducted for students who wish to get admission to IISER.
Mohammedan Sporting thump BSF to end Durand Cup campaign on a high
The preference would be for a fast bowler 'who still has seven to eight years of cricket left in him rather than someone who'll be turning 35 soon.'
The Mariners had successfully defended their ISL Shield to book a direct berth in ACL 2, finishing eight points clear of FC Goa.
Davis Cup: Bold move by India, captain Rajpal fields Dhakshineswar against Switzerland
The felicitation will happen during India's World Test Championship match against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens from November 22-26.
Sanjay Roy, the main accused in the alleged rape and murder of an RG Kar Medical College trainee doctor in Kolkata, told his lawyer that he wants to plead "not guilty" in court as he is innocent, according to a report in the Times of India.
One can't say with a degree of certainty that Rinku Singh is an automatic choice going into the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next year.
After a brilliant 269 in 387 balls in the first innings, Gill was dismissed for an entertaining 161 off 162 balls with 13 fours and 8 sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 99.38.
Taught me how to play sweep against spin: Matthew Hayden pays heartfelt tribute to Bob Simpson
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