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Mandhana ruled out of South Africa ODI series

Mandhana ruled out of South Africa ODI series

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

The 23-year-old suffered a fracture in her right toe after being struck by a ball during a net session on Sunday forcing her out of the series. Seam bowling all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar has been drafted in as her replacement.

The DIFFERENT FACES of Taapsee

The DIFFERENT FACES of Taapsee

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Besides Akshay Kumar, there's only one more actor who has as many as seven films in different stages of production: Taapsee Pannu.

From ball girl to Indian legend, Jhulan ready to walk into sunset

From ball girl to Indian legend, Jhulan ready to walk into sunset

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

'I have played two World Cup finals but couldn't win the trophy. That remains my only regret.'

'Cricket was never a road to fame or a means to make money'

'Cricket was never a road to fame or a means to make money'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

'I only played it to repay the sacrifices and hard work that both my parents had put in to make me play the sport.' 'I feel proud of them that they fought against orthodox notions of society to help me take up a sport.'

PIX: Indian eves keep their nose ahead on Day 3 vs Australia

PIX: Indian eves keep their nose ahead on Day 3 vs Australia

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

India dictated terms to mighty Australia who did everything they could to survive the difficult overs under lights and finish the third day of the rain-marred pink ball Test at 143 for four on Saturday.

Will Kirsten take up India coach job again?

Will Kirsten take up India coach job again?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The former South African opener, who coached India to the 2011 men's World Cup title, will appear for interviews for the Indian women's team coach job on Thursday

World Cup warm-up tie: Indian women thrash Windies

World Cup warm-up tie: Indian women thrash Windies

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Smriti Mandhana's 67-ball 66 and the bowlers' disciplined show powered them to an 81-run win over West Indies

SS Das named India women's team batting coach

SS Das named India women's team batting coach

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Former India opener Shiv Sunder Das has been appointed the batting coach of the Indian women's team for the tour of England and he is looking forward to use his coaching stint at the National Cricket Academy to guide the youngsters during the trip.

Waiting for a revolution in women's cricket in India...

Waiting for a revolution in women's cricket in India...

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

India skipper Mithali Raj has sounded a warning shot to England ahead of Sunday's summit clash in the ICC Women's World Cup, saying the hosts should expect a tough contest from her ever-improving and gritty team.

Mandhana, bowlers secure consolation win for India

Mandhana, bowlers secure consolation win for India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

India defeated England by eight wickets to record a consolation win in the women's T20 tri-series

Why the Indian women's team are struggling in T20s...

Why the Indian women's team are struggling in T20s...

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Despite the 0-3 whitewash in the T20 series against England, India coach WV Raman said he was not crestfallen and is looking ahead to the future with many youngsters coming up.

Winning T20 WC will be big for us: Harmanpreet

Winning T20 WC will be big for us: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur conceded on Monday that the void left by legends like Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami is not easy to fill, but asserted that her young side has grown substantially to be a top contender for this month's women's T20 World Cup.

Indian women eye maiden double series win in SA

Indian women eye maiden double series win in SA

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The Indian women's cricket team would be aiming for quick recovery from a rare setback when it takes on South Africa in the fourth Twenty20 International, where a win would give the visitors an unbeatable series lead, in Centurion, on Wednesday.

Should BCCI retire Dhoni's jersey No 7?

Should BCCI retire Dhoni's jersey No 7?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

The only instance of a jersey being retired in Indian cricket was when Sachin Tendulkar bid adieu to the game.

PIX: England edge India by 9 runs to win Women's World Cup in thrilling finish

PIX: England edge India by 9 runs to win Women's World Cup in thrilling finish

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

It was an anti-climactic result for India, who were well on course for a memorable triumph, sitting pretty at 191 for three in 42.5 before a batting collapse saw them bowled out for 219 in 48.4 overs.

Test captain Kohli named BCCI's Cricketer of the Year

Test captain Kohli named BCCI's Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Under Kohli, the Indian team ended a 22-year wait for a series win on Sri Lankan soil before battering World No.1 South Africa 3-0 to hand the Proteas their first overseas loss in nine years.

Shreyas Iyer is ICC 'Player of the Month'

Shreyas Iyer is ICC 'Player of the Month'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'Throughout the month Shreyas showed tremendous consistency and control'

'Women's cricket is here to stay; BCCI has also realised it'

'Women's cricket is here to stay; BCCI has also realised it'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

India may have lost in the final at the Women's ODI World Cup in England earlier this year, but the team's excellent showing in the tournament was a huge fillip for the sport in the country, believes Ratnakar Shetty, in-charge of BCCI women's cricket.

Indian women crush Sri Lanka to win series 4-0

Indian women crush Sri Lanka to win series 4-0

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Indian women ended their tour of Sri Lanka in style with a comprehensive 51-run win against the hosts in the fifth and final T20 International, in Katunayake, on Tuesday.

Indian women aim for maiden World T20 crown

Indian women aim for maiden World T20 crown

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

In the lead-up to the World T20, India have hit good form, beating hosts Sri Lanka before blanking Australia A at home. What should give them additional confidence going into the opener is the wins against reigning champions West Indies and England in the warm-up matches.

Want to motivate players to get fit: Harmanpreet

Want to motivate players to get fit: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

'Fitness and fielding are two things I want my team to improve'

Indian women's team look for an improved performance against Australia

Indian women's team look for an improved performance against Australia

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Outplayed in every aspect of the game so far, the Indian women's cricket team desperately needs its top order to strike form and its bowlers to show some spark against an in-form Australia in the second ODI on Friday.

Indian women eye a rare double series win against South Africa

Indian women eye a rare double series win against South Africa

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Indian women's cricket team would look to extend its domination in the shortest format and achieve a rare double series win

Veteran women's pacer Jhulan Goswami quits T20Is

Veteran women's pacer Jhulan Goswami quits T20Is

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The 35-year-old will only play ODIs (as India don't play Test cricket), in which format she is the world's highest wicket-taker with 200 scalps from 169 games.

New Zealand's Devine sets a unique record

New Zealand's Devine sets a unique record

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Sophie Devine becomes first cricketer to register 5 consecutive fifty plus score in T20I

'Star culture of Indian women's team needs to end'

'Star culture of Indian women's team needs to end'

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Raman's crisp letter to the two former captains is sure to ruffle a few feathers

Winds of change: Women cricketers set for pay boost!

Winds of change: Women cricketers set for pay boost!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

For the world's women cricketers, financial parity with their male counterparts remains a distant dream but India's decision to boost the pay packets of its top female players is further evidence that the winds of change are blowing through the game.

Women's WC: India rout Bangladesh to keep semis hopes alive

Women's WC: India rout Bangladesh to keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

India galloped to a 110-run win over Bangladesh in their must-win ICC Women's World Cup match, keeping themselves in the reckoning for a place in the semi-finals, in Hamilton on Tuesday.

SA women thrash India to seal ODI series

SA women thrash India to seal ODI series

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

The South African women's team's top-order fired in unison and helped their team clinch the five-match series against India with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory in the fourth ODI, in Lucknow, on Sunday.

WATCH: Cricket legends take lap of honour at Eden Gardens!

WATCH: Cricket legends take lap of honour at Eden Gardens!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, Dilip Vengsarkar and Mohammad Azharuddin took a lap around the 'Mecca of Indian cricket'

Why women's Tests should be five-day contests

Why women's Tests should be five-day contests

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Australia captain Meg Lanning wants women's Tests to be made five-day contests, like it is for their male counterparts, to get more results and cited the recent rain-affected drawn game between India and England to call for the change.

PHOTOS: Indian women stun Australia with record chase in 1st T20I

PHOTOS: Indian women stun Australia with record chase in 1st T20I

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

The Indian women's cricket team produced a superb all-round performance to chase down a record total and upstage World champions Australia by five wickets in the opening Twenty20 International in Adelaide, on Tuesday.

Women's World Cup: India thrash Pakistan to post third successive victory

Women's World Cup: India thrash Pakistan to post third successive victory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

India beat Pakistan by 95 runs in ICC Women's World Cup match in Derby, UK.

Why Taapsee is 'doubly excited'

Why Taapsee is 'doubly excited'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

'The shift in genres and characters really helps me to keep going. I don't get bored. Tired, yeah, but never bored.'

Indian eves lose second ODI against New Zealand

Indian eves lose second ODI against New Zealand

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Unable to carry on the momentum from their opening win, the Indian women's cricket team lost the second ODI to New Zealand by three wickets, failing to pick up crucial points for the 2017 World Cup qualification.

1st ODI: Ekta Bisht guides India to 66-run win over England

1st ODI: Ekta Bisht guides India to 66-run win over England

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Bisht returned with impressive figures of four for 25 to help Indian women defend a modest a 203-run target

Rohit, Kumble donate funds to combat coronavirus

Rohit, Kumble donate funds to combat coronavirus

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Rohit Sharma, who is the vice-captain of the Indian ODI team, has donated Rs 45 lakh and Rs 25 lakh to the and CM's Relief Fund (Maharashtra) respectively. He has given Rs 5 lakh to 'Zomato Feeding India', which is helping families affected by the ongoing national lockdown, and another Rs 5 lakh to help aid the welfare of stray dogs.

Women's cricket: Change of guard needs to happen now

Women's cricket: Change of guard needs to happen now

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Indian team needs to emerge from legacy of poor decision making going forward: Anjum Chopra

Rule change in bat size won't impact game much, says Dravid

Rule change in bat size won't impact game much, says Dravid

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Former India skipper Rahul Dravid says the ICC's new Code of Laws related to the thickness of bats will not have much of an impact on the game of cricket.

3rd ODI: Lee powers SA to win over India women

3rd ODI: Lee powers SA to win over India women

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

For India, veteran Jhulan Goswami picked up two wickets giving away just 20 runs in her 9 overs.