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Two women cricketers stay back in India after testing positive for COVID-19

Two women cricketers stay back in India after testing positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The India squad left on Sunday morning for Birmingham without the two players.

T20 WC: Siraj, Shami, Shardul set to join India squad in Australia

T20 WC: Siraj, Shami, Shardul set to join India squad in Australia

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami and Shardul Thakur will join the Indian contingent in Australia

Here's what went wrong for Indian women at T20 WC

Here's what went wrong for Indian women at T20 WC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Regular knock out defeats at global events gives rise to serious questions

Kul-Cha no more? Kuldeep's spell creates buzz

Kul-Cha no more? Kuldeep's spell creates buzz

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

It's a normal thing for me to not get picked due to combinations: Kuldeep Yadav

Need of the hour for Indian cricket: Revival of A tours, overhauling bowling

Need of the hour for Indian cricket: Revival of A tours, overhauling bowling

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

India dropped both Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara from the side following the South Africa tour but brought them back rather than grooming youngsters? Rahane scored the bulk of the runs for India in the WTC final but was going back to him and Pujara the right call?

Yuvraj, Raina failed 'Yo-Yo' endurance test at the NCA

Yuvraj, Raina failed 'Yo-Yo' endurance test at the NCA

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

The Indian team regularly undergoes a series of fitness tests with 'Yo-Yo' endurance test being the most important of them.

'We will do anything for Shami'

'We will do anything for Shami'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'I don't think Shami had any doubts that Ravi would stick by his word, but to see the head coach move heaven and earth to ensure his best interests were taken care of at a difficult time must have made a massive impact on him.' A fascinating excerpt from R Sridhar's must-read book Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team.

Kuldeep added to India's squad for 3rd ODI vs Bangladesh

Kuldeep added to India's squad for 3rd ODI vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The injury-hit Indian team brought in left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav as they aim to salvage some pride in the third and final ODI against Bangladesh on Saturday.

Shocking! 'India's cricketers take injections to prove fitness'

Shocking! 'India's cricketers take injections to prove fitness'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

India's chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma disclosed that the country's top cricketers are taking injections so that they are able to play despite not being fully fit.

Rohit to remain captain, BCCI satisfied with his leadership

Rohit to remain captain, BCCI satisfied with his leadership

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

It was also decided that a pool of 20 players will be rotated till the 2023 World Cup.

Did Harmanpreet play a role in coach Powar's axing?

Did Harmanpreet play a role in coach Powar's axing?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

India women's coach Ramesh Powar was sacked as the head coach with less than two months to go for the T20 World Cup.

How Dravid can avert the conflict-of-interest charge

How Dravid can avert the conflict-of-interest charge

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

What does Rahul Dravid need to do to be able to join NCA without carrying the blemish of perceived or potential 'conflict of interest'? Sudhir Bisht attempts an answer.

Dravid to coach Indian team in Sri Lanka next month

Dravid to coach Indian team in Sri Lanka next month

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Former India skipper and current National Cricket Academy (NCA) head Rahul Dravid will coach the Indian limited-overs team during their tour of Sri Lanka next month.

Indian cricket fraternity send Laxman Birthday greetings

Indian cricket fraternity send Laxman Birthday greetings

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Laxman represented Team India in 134 Tests, across which he scored 8,781 runs in 225 innings at an average of 45.97. 17 centuries and 56 half-centuries have come out of his bat, with the best score of 281.

RR rope in Sandeep Sharma for injured Prasidh

RR rope in Sandeep Sharma for injured Prasidh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

India pacer Prasidh has been laid low by a lumbar stress fracture that will require the Rajasthan Royals bowling spearhead to go under the knife.

Rajasthan Royals tie up with BCCI for unique cause

Rajasthan Royals tie up with BCCI for unique cause

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The National Cricket Academy (NCA) will share a list of players who they deem will be keen to opt for the course and can benefit from it in the long run.

Laxman appointed India's coach for Zimbabwe tour

Laxman appointed India's coach for Zimbabwe tour

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India will play three ODIs between 18 to 22 August against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, which will be part of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League.

VVS Laxman will be head coach in Zimbabwe: BCCI secretary Jay Shah

VVS Laxman will be head coach in Zimbabwe: BCCI secretary Jay Shah

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

The three ODIs in Zimbabwe will be played in Harare on August 18, 20 and 22.

Decision on Rohit playing last 2 Tests subject to reassessment: BCCI

Decision on Rohit playing last 2 Tests subject to reassessment: BCCI

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Rohit Sharma is set to join the Indian team in Australia for the upcoming Test series after being declared 'clinically fit' but the decision on him playing the last two Tests in subject to a reassessment after completing his 14-day quarantine, the BCCI said on Saturday.

Will Chahar, Rutu Be Fit For IPL 2022?

Will Chahar, Rutu Be Fit For IPL 2022?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'We are not aware of their current fitness status and won't be able to tell you when they would join the squad,' CSK CEO Kasi Vishwanathan said.

Asia Cup: Will India's Selection Gambles Pay Off?

Asia Cup: Will India's Selection Gambles Pay Off?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

India's team for the Asia Cup was largely picked keeping the World Cup in mind, which meant gambling with players, who are not fully fit.

Dravid to depose before BCCI ethics officer on Thursday

Dravid to depose before BCCI ethics officer on Thursday

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Dravid has already given a reply and defended himself saying he has taken leave of absence from employers India Cements and he has nothing to do with the Chennai Super Kings.

Irani Cup: Saini rattles Madhya Pradesh top-order

Irani Cup: Saini rattles Madhya Pradesh top-order

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Returning from injury, Navdeep Saini's clinical spell saw the Madhya Pradesh top-order stumble in the Irani Cup in Gwalior.

Waugh picks Bumrah-Shaheen as new-ball partners

Waugh picks Bumrah-Shaheen as new-ball partners

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Mark Waugh names his top-five for T20 World Cup.

Ravi Shastri headlines online interaction of BCCI coaches

Ravi Shastri headlines online interaction of BCCI coaches

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

National Cricket Academy (NCA) head Rahul Dravid was the man behind the initiative and senior team support staff comprising Ravi Shastri, bowling Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar were a part of this interaction last week.

BCCI to discuss Ranji sched, FTP 2023-31 at apex meet

BCCI to discuss Ranji sched, FTP 2023-31 at apex meet

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

There are seven items on the agenda and right at the top of the list is domestic cricket, which also includes junior and women's categories.

'Pant was going home; wanted to surprise his mother'

'Pant was going home; wanted to surprise his mother'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Rishabh Pant's plan to surprise his mother ahead of the new year turned into a horrific accident after his car collided with a road divider on the Delhi-Dehradun highway in the early hours on Friday.

Doctors told me that I would not be able to run fast: Venkatesh Iyer

Doctors told me that I would not be able to run fast: Venkatesh Iyer

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders batter Venkatesh Iyer dedicated his maiden century to assistant coach Abhishek Nayar.

Injury ends Umesh's stint in English county cricket

Injury ends Umesh's stint in English county cricket

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

India pacer Umesh Yadav is rehabilitating at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru after suffering a thigh muscle injury while playing for English country side Middlesex against Gloucestershire last month.

Ishant ruled out of Tests, Natarajan added to ODI squad

Ishant ruled out of Tests, Natarajan added to ODI squad

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

BCCI has also clarified as to why Rohit Sharma did not travel to Australia alongside the Indian side. The batsman will undergo further assessment on December 11, and after that, it will be decided whether he will play the Test series against Australia or not.

Videos: Rahul Dravid trains at the NCA

Videos: Rahul Dravid trains at the NCA

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Former India captain Rahul Dravid, who has been included in the MCC side that will take on County champions Nottinghamshire in Abu Dhabi, trains at the NCA in Bangalore.

Kirsten cites bowling issues for GT's struggles

Kirsten cites bowling issues for GT's struggles

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

GT are probably missing New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson, who they have traded to Kolkata Knight Riders.

I just want to go out and express myself: Jaiswal

I just want to go out and express myself: Jaiswal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

A call-up for the West Indies tour for two Tests was inevitable for Yashasvi Jaiswal after proving himself across formats.

After Kohli's 'lack of clarity' remark, BCCI steps in

After Kohli's 'lack of clarity' remark, BCCI steps in

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Kohli said he had no idea why Rohit didn't do his rehabilitation in Australia along with Wriddhiman Saha.

The big surprise in India women's team for CWG

The big surprise in India women's team for CWG

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Wicketkeeper Taniya Bhatia, who has an unimpressive strike rate of under 100 in the T20 format, was on Monday named in the Indian women's squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Fit-again Shami gears up for IPL

Fit-again Shami gears up for IPL

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Mohammad Shami says he is back to full fitness and looking forward to making another signification contribution for Punjab Kings in the IPL

Expect the unexpected from Shubman Gill in the IPL!

Expect the unexpected from Shubman Gill in the IPL!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The 21-year-old Gill, one of the batting mainstays of the new IPL franchise, in an exclusive interview to PTI, spoke on various subjects, including his strike-rate in T20 cricket, preferred batting position, World T20 and how he is a firm believer in "pouncing on second chances".

It's That Boy, Umran Malik!

It's That Boy, Umran Malik!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

When SRH retained Umran -- along with Skipper Kane Williamson and Abdul Samad -- for Rs 4 crore before the IPL auction, many were surprised. No longer.

Injured CSK pacer Deepak Chahar out of IPL 2022

Injured CSK pacer Deepak Chahar out of IPL 2022

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

A back injury to Deepak Chahar has all but put paid to the pace bowling all-rounder's hopes of playing in IPL 2022, adding to the woes of Chennai Super Kings' faltering campaign.

Ganguly's airport selfie takes internet by storm

Ganguly's airport selfie takes internet by storm

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Ganguly visited Bengaluru to meet National Cricket Academy's head Rahul Dravid