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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.

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.

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.

On comeback trail, Shikha raring to go on for India

On comeback trail, Shikha raring to go on for India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'I try to take it one day at a time. Short term goals help me a lot. There is always pressure to perform and I am hoping I am better equipped this time around.'

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.

DC coach Ponting disappointed with Prithvi Shaw!

DC coach Ponting disappointed with Prithvi Shaw!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting admitted that lot of openers in other IPL teams are performing better than Prithvi Shaw.

Injury-marred India await SL for white-ball series

Injury-marred India await SL for white-ball series

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Jasprit Bumrah was declared fit and was available for selection, but the selectors don't want to rush him back.

Umesh Yadav resumes training at NCA

Umesh Yadav resumes training at NCA

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Recovering from a back problem, India fast bowler Umesh Yadav has resumed training and is hoping to attain match fitness as early as possible, although he could not give a specific time frame.

Why Team India is going early to Australia for T20 World Cup...

Why Team India is going early to Australia for T20 World Cup...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Getting used to the 'unique' pace and bounce in Australia will be the Indian team's primary objective at the preparatory camp in Perth ahead of the T20 World Cup, says head coach Rahul Dravid.

India to undergo training camp in Australia ahead of WC

India to undergo training camp in Australia ahead of WC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Up to five members of the T20 World Cup team, including the standbys, have never played in Australia's premier cricket league. Suryakumar Yadav, Harshal Patel (who travelled once with the U-19s in 2009), Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Hooda (who travelled once with the U-19s in 2013), and Ravi Bishnoi are the individuals mentioned. These matches could help them adjust.

Ex-Pakistan batsman Jamshed jailed in UK over fixing

Ex-Pakistan batsman Jamshed jailed in UK over fixing

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Former Pakistan batsman Nasir Jamshed has been sentenced to 17 months in prison for his role in a fixing scandal, Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) said. The former Test opener was banned for 10 years by an anti-corruption tribunal in 2018 for his part in the spot-fixing scandal that engulfed the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2017.

Sundar hopes Lancashire experience will help in NZ

Sundar hopes Lancashire experience will help in NZ

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

He said he will never play football for warm-up before matches. "It was a weird accident that happened five or six years ago. I was playing football and broke my ankle. I will never play football in my life! There are so many things to do other than just play football."

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.

Mithali wants Under-19 champs groomed for senior level

Mithali wants Under-19 champs groomed for senior level

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'The next ODI World Cup is at home and we have not won a global event yet at the senior level. I am sure the BCCI is prioritising that and will keep these players in the mix.'

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.

Pandya captain for SL T20s; Dhawan axed from ODIs

Pandya captain for SL T20s; Dhawan axed from ODIs

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

All-rounder Hardik Pandya was named as India's T20I captain for the three-match series against Sri Lanka, with Rohit Sharma retaining the ODI leadership role.

Big Blow! Injured Bumrah out of T20 World Cup

Big Blow! Injured Bumrah out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was on Thursday ruled out of next month's T20 World Cup with a back injury.

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.

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.

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".

'We've had enough of this star culture'

'We've had enough of this star culture'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Former India women's captain Diana Edulji comes down heavily on Harmanpreet and Co, questions fitness

Jemimah credits preparation after India down SL in opener

Jemimah credits preparation after India down SL in opener

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

'...The talk before the tournament was 'we have set the standard and we want to raise that further.'

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.

Shastri agrees to chair NCA

Shastri agrees to chair NCA

Rediff.com29 Sep 2007

The former India captain had accepted the BCCI's offer in principle on Friday but wanted a day or two to look into his commitments before acceding.

Why India decided against risking Bumrah for T20 World Cup

Why India decided against risking Bumrah for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The Indian team could not have risked playing star pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the T20 World Cup with a dodgy back while his replacement Mohammad Shami is on his way to full recovery from COVID-19, said captain Rohit Sharma.

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.

Jadeja out of T20 WC? Not sure, says Dravid

Jadeja out of T20 WC? Not sure, says Dravid

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

It couldn't be immediately confirmed if it's a case of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), recovery from which can take a good six months.

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.

Ireland-bound Team India players to get three-day break to rejuvenate

Ireland-bound Team India players to get three-day break to rejuvenate

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The BCCI has decided to give the Ireland-bound Indian T20 squad, led by Hardik Pandya, a three-day break before it leaves for the two-match series in Malahide.

Pandya India vice-captain for Asia Cup, T20 World Cup?

Pandya India vice-captain for Asia Cup, T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Hardik Pandya could take over as India vice-captain in place of KL Rahul, who missed the ongoing five-match T20I series against West Indies after testing positive for COVID-19.

IPL 2023: 'Impact Player' rule negates all-rounders' role: Ponting

IPL 2023: 'Impact Player' rule negates all-rounders' role: Ponting

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Ahead of the upcoming IPL season, Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting opened up on the Capitals missing Rishabh Pant and the role David Warner will play amongst other things.

Bowled in right areas, didn't think about wickets: Siraj

Bowled in right areas, didn't think about wickets: Siraj

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

'I just kept belief on myself, because ups and downs are part of everyone's life, so I just kept belief that I can do it no matter if it is a white ball or red ball.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

Saurashtra's Niraj Odedra gets Bermuda head coach job

Saurashtra's Niraj Odedra gets Bermuda head coach job

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

The Bermuda Cricket Board has roped in Saurashtra's Niraj Odedra as the national team's head coach on a short term basis with an eye on qualification for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States.

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