News for 'Kolkata Test'

Yuvraj is bent on clearing YoYo fitness test

Yuvraj is bent on clearing YoYo fitness test

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Out of favour India veteran Yuvraj Singh's decision to do fitness training at the National Cricket Academy at the expense of Ranji Trophy matches has not gone down well with a section of the Board of Control for Cricket in India officials.

When Will Pathaan Visit KKR Camp?

When Will Pathaan Visit KKR Camp?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

KKR have assembled at the pre-season camp ahead of IPL 2023.

Eden to host opening Sri Lanka Test

Eden to host opening Sri Lanka Test

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Kolkata's Eden Gardens will host the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, starting November 16, which also will be the island nation's first five-day game at the iconic ground.

Vote: Tendulkar's 200th Test in Kolkata or Mumbai?

Vote: Tendulkar's 200th Test in Kolkata or Mumbai?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Vote: Tendulkar's 200th Test in Kolkata or Mumbai?

China responsible for current downturn in ties: Jaishankar

China responsible for current downturn in ties: Jaishankar

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

"It finally takes two hands to clap and China too must have the belief in a workable relationship," he said when asked whether the two Asian giants can have a working relationship.

Kohli fastest to 5000 Test runs as captain

Kohli fastest to 5000 Test runs as captain

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Kohli is the sixth captain to reach the 5000-run mark.

PICS: Kohli's 49th ton, Jadeja's five-fer maul SA

PICS: Kohli's 49th ton, Jadeja's five-fer maul SA

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

PIX: Netherlands stun Bangladesh with 87-run victory

PIX: Netherlands stun Bangladesh with 87-run victory

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Netherlands thrash Bangladesh by 87 runs and cause another upset in the World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday.

Most awaited India-Australia series from Feb 9

Most awaited India-Australia series from Feb 9

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Test series will be part of the World Test Championship cycle.

PIX: India make short work of Sri Lanka, win Test series 2-0

PIX: India make short work of Sri Lanka, win Test series 2-0

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Images from Day 3 in the second Test between India and Sri Lanka, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

Injured Saha doubtful for Afghanistan Test

Injured Saha doubtful for Afghanistan Test

Rediff.com28 May 2018

India's wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha has suffered a thumb injury and faces a race against time to be fit for the one-off Test against Afghanistan next month.

Can Gill Do What Kohli Couldn't?

Can Gill Do What Kohli Couldn't?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Shubman Gill steps into the limelight as the fifth-youngest Indian captain in the IPL's 16-year history.

1st ODI PIX: India's rising stars demolish South Africa

1st ODI PIX: India's rising stars demolish South Africa

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the first ODI between South Africa and India played at The Wanderers, in Johannesburg, on Sunday.

McGrath backs day-night Tests to revive popularity

McGrath backs day-night Tests to revive popularity

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Five-day cricket remains the ultimate format for Australia fast bowling great Glenn McGrath, who believes day-night Tests are the way forward for the format to survive in the age of the shorter Twenty20 version. The future of the longest format has been the subject of debate since the rise of popular T20 leagues over the last decade coincided with dwindling crowds at Test matches outside cricket hotbeds Australia and England.

Gambhir to join squad as Indian team arrives in Kolkata

Gambhir to join squad as Indian team arrives in Kolkata

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Led by skipper Virat Kohli, the Indian Test squad sans opener Lokesh Rahul and coach Anil Kumble arrived in Kolkata along with the New Zealand team ahead of second cricket Test starting on Friday. Rahul has been ruled out of the match because of a hamstring injury while Kumble is slated to join the team on Wednesday morning ahead of their practice session at Eden Gardens in the afternoon, local manager said.

'Pakistan don't want to play at the Narendra Modi Stadium unless...'

'Pakistan don't want to play at the Narendra Modi Stadium unless...'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

PCB chairman Najam Sethi has informed ICC that Pakistan will not play at the Narendra Modi Stadium unless it's a WC knockout game.

Is it the end of the road for Pujara?

Is it the end of the road for Pujara?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'Once he failed in the Australia series at home, there was very little chance for him but selectors didn't want to change things ahead of WTC final.'

Test cricket needed rejuvenation: Ganguly on Day/Night match

Test cricket needed rejuvenation: Ganguly on Day/Night match

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Ganguly said India captain Virat Kohli would be happy to see a full house when he walks out to bat against Bangladesh.

COVID-19 second wave: Delays in RT-PCR tests

COVID-19 second wave: Delays in RT-PCR tests

Rediff.com9 May 2021

While there is a shortage of testing kits, manpower and capacities, India does not have other scalable testing options.

India wicketkeeper Saha undergoes finger surgery

India wicketkeeper Saha undergoes finger surgery

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

India's Test wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha has undergone surgery to fix a fracture he sustained on a right-hand finger during the Day-Night Test against Bangladesh in Kolkata last week.

Delhi Capitals' Axar Patel tests positive for COVID-19, set to miss CSK tie

Delhi Capitals' Axar Patel tests positive for COVID-19, set to miss CSK tie

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Axar is the second player after Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Nitish Rana to test positive for the virus.

Rest Zaheer in Kolkata: Kirmani

Rest Zaheer in Kolkata: Kirmani

Rediff.com12 Mar 2005

How Much Did Kohli Score In 1st India Game?

How Much Did Kohli Score In 1st India Game?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

He made just 12 before he was trapped leg before wicket by pace bowler Nuwan Kulasekara.

Delhi Capitals' Woakes willing to miss Test for IPL final

Delhi Capitals' Woakes willing to miss Test for IPL final

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Woakes will be joining his Delhi teammates in Mumbai on Sunday ahead of the IPL beginning on April 9 in Chennai. He hasn't been a part of England's T20 squad since 2015.

Is Leeds 2002 India's Most Important Test Win?

Is Leeds 2002 India's Most Important Test Win?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The Headlingley triumph marked the start of a new and important chapter in Indian cricket, with the Indians winning consistently away from home from that point onwards.

West Indies team arrives in Kolkata

West Indies team arrives in Kolkata

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

A 25-member West Indies contingent, including support staff, checked in at Kolkata on Monday to play a three-day practice match and the opening Test of the two-match series that will be the swansong for batting great Sachin Tendulkar.

TMC MLA dies after testing positive for COVID-19

TMC MLA dies after testing positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

He had several complications related to the heart and the kidney, the sources said.

'Follow zero tolerance': Health minister on cough syrup deaths

'Follow zero tolerance': Health minister on cough syrup deaths

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

In an exclusive interview with PTI video, the minister also said an extensive risk-based analysis is done continuously to ensure the production of quality medicines in the country, and the government and regulators are always alert to ensure that no one dies due to spurious medicines.

Depleted KKR seek home comfort against star-studded RCB

Depleted KKR seek home comfort against star-studded RCB

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

KKR looked a shadow of their past in their season-opener

Toughest phase to go through: Shreyas Iyer sheds light on path to recovery

Toughest phase to go through: Shreyas Iyer sheds light on path to recovery

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Pain, often excruciating, was Shreyas Iyer's constant companion as he dealt with a back injury.

Harry Brook shuts down social media trolls

Harry Brook shuts down social media trolls

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

'There's a lot of Indian fans out there who'll say well done tonight. But they were slagging me off a few days ago. Glad I could shut them up'

Here's the 2023 ODI World Cup start day & venue for final

Here's the 2023 ODI World Cup start day & venue for final

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

As per reports, the upcoming edition of the 2023 ODI World Cup is set to get underway on October 5 and the final is set to be held in Ahmedabad.

India continue record-breaking run in Tests

India continue record-breaking run in Tests

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

World No 1 India continued their rampaging form in Test cricket.

Three seconds and Kohli was convinced to play D/N Test

Three seconds and Kohli was convinced to play D/N Test

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The game's most influential nation were the last major team to jump on the Twenty20 bandwagon and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) doggedly resisted the Decision Review System before accepting it almost reluctantly.

Ganguly in home quarantine after brother tests positive for COVID-19

Ganguly in home quarantine after brother tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Snehasish has been admitted to hospital after he tested positive for the virus.

Why Ganguly is pushing for more day-night Tests

Why Ganguly is pushing for more day-night Tests

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Later this year, India and Australia are slated to face each other in a four-match Test series. The second Test of the series at Adelaide will be a day-night Test contest.

PIX: India steamroll Bangladesh in pink ball Test to sweep series

PIX: India steamroll Bangladesh in pink ball Test to sweep series

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

Umesh Yadav struck three times as India took less than an hour on day three to complete formalities and bulldoze Bangladesh by an innings and 46 runs in the second and final Test for a 2-0 series sweep.

Nitish Rana 'looking forward' to IPL 2023

Nitish Rana 'looking forward' to IPL 2023

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Nitish Rana took to social media and shared his training video where he was seen striking the ball well.

Kumble backs Kohli's suggestions on permanent Test centres

Kumble backs Kohli's suggestions on permanent Test centres

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble supported Virat Kohli's view of having five centres for Test matches in order to bring the spectators back to the stadium.

Untold story of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup triumph

Untold story of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup triumph

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Chandana, who is now a full-time coach, remembered Ranatunga as a shrewd tactician, whose strategic acumen were way ahead of the time.