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IPL 2024: Why Pooran replaced Rahul as LSG captain vs Punjab

IPL 2024: Why Pooran replaced Rahul as LSG captain vs Punjab

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer was the brain behind making K L Rahul the 'Impact Player'.

Debutant Mayank heeds Gambhir's advice

Debutant Mayank heeds Gambhir's advice

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'The time during my injury was really difficult because I had to go through many phases in the last four months, witnessing ups and downs.'

Bumrah's Mantra For Success!

Bumrah's Mantra For Success!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'Work and you'll get what you need; work hard and you'll get what you want,' Boom Boom captioned his Instagram video.

PIX: Team India lands in Harare for Zimbabwe T20Is

PIX: Team India lands in Harare for Zimbabwe T20Is

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

India will play a five-match T20 International series against Zimbabwe, starting on July 6.

Countdown Begins! Rishabh Pant nears spectacular comeback

Countdown Begins! Rishabh Pant nears spectacular comeback

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Pant is currently undergoing rehabilitation at NCA Bangalore

Women's cricket now caught in fixing net

Women's cricket now caught in fixing net

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

India women team cricketer approached to fix matches

Ranji Trophy likely to be played in two halves in 2024-25 season

Ranji Trophy likely to be played in two halves in 2024-25 season

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Five Ranji Trophy league matches will be followed by white ball tournaments -- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Meanwhile, the sports ministry has asked the PCB not to offer a long-term contract to its incumbent director of cricket Mohammad Hafeez yet, who came into the role after the 50-overs World Cup last year.

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Prithvi Shaw back in the reckoning!

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Prithvi Shaw back in the reckoning!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Prithvi Shaw's inclusion comes as a fresh lease of life for the explosive batter who found himself out of reckoning in the Ranji Trophy.

Dravid on why Rohit and Virat were rested for 2nd ODI vs WI

Dravid on why Rohit and Virat were rested for 2nd ODI vs WI

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Rahul Dravid said he is least bothered about criticism and opinions of people on the outside.

PIX: Meet India's new captain and coach!

PIX: Meet India's new captain and coach!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Hardik will lead India in two match T20 Series beginning from Sunday.

Injured Shami ruled out of IPL, to undergo ankle surgery

Injured Shami ruled out of IPL, to undergo ankle surgery

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Shami, who was one of the architects of India's stupendous World Cup campaign with 24 wickets, played through pain as he had problems with his landing but didn't let it affect his performance.

Why BCCI's state units are unhappy with COA

Why BCCI's state units are unhappy with COA

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Around 13 state units of the BCCI have demanded a Special General Meeting (SGM) on June 22 to discuss lingering policy issues such as players' contracts, a long-standing revenue dispute with the ICC, and commercial ventures of the board.

Kishan named as Rahul's replacement in WTC final squad

Kishan named as Rahul's replacement in WTC final squad

Rediff.com8 May 2023

India face Australia in the WTC final on June 7 at The Oval in London.

Rishabh Pant going through match simulation exercises ahead of IPL 2024

Rishabh Pant going through match simulation exercises ahead of IPL 2024

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant has begun going through a series of match-simulation exercises in Bengaluru as he looks to regain fitness ahead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), according to ESPNcricinfo.

Fitness or formula? Arshdeep's absence raises questions

Fitness or formula? Arshdeep's absence raises questions

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

This brings us to the question of combination and perhaps Arshdeep could miss out on more games going into the T20 World Cup -- a tournament that will be held in the sub-continent -- India and Sri Lanka.

Deepak Chahar ruled out of T20 WC?

Deepak Chahar ruled out of T20 WC?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

According to Sports Tak, Chahar will be replaced by Shardul Thakur, who will heading to Australia on Thursday.

Bond hoping Hardik gets some cricket before IPL

Bond hoping Hardik gets some cricket before IPL

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond wants all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who is recovering from surgery on his back, to play a few matches before the Indian Premier League, beginning March 29.

Rahul For Asia Cup? No! No!

Rahul For Asia Cup? No! No!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Ravi Shastri believes that K L Rahul's inclusion for the Asia Cup could be 'asking a little too much' of the wicketkeeper-batter.

I have gone through fitness test at NCA: Virender Sehwag

I have gone through fitness test at NCA: Virender Sehwag

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Reluctant to speak about the upcoming ODI and Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka, senior batsman Virender Sehwag, who was nursing a shoulder injury, on Tuesday said his fitness has been assessed by the physios at the National Cricket Academy.

BCCI likely to help Nepal teams get game exposure and training in India

BCCI likely to help Nepal teams get game exposure and training in India

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Having been a pillar of support for Afghanistan cricket for close to a decade now, the BCCI is set to extend infrastructure and exposure-related assistance to Nepal's talented players with the aim to maintain a robust cricketing eco-system in the South Asian region.

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.

Will Jadeja, Shami miss the remainder of the England series?

Will Jadeja, Shami miss the remainder of the England series?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will need more time to recover from his hamstring injury and along with pacer Mohammed Shami could miss the remainder of the five-match Test series against England.

India's tour to West Indies: Check out the schedule

India's tour to West Indies: Check out the schedule

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

India could use the ODI series on the tour, to test out players ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup starting in October, later this year.

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The 39 year-old has played 86 Tests, 117 ODIs and 44 T20Is for South Africa with a total of 544 international wickets.

Powar's term ends, Laxman may play bigger role in women's cricket

Powar's term ends, Laxman may play bigger role in women's cricket

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Powar had replaced WV Raman, who had guided the team into the T20 World Cup final in 2020.

Viv Richards to mentor Pakistan at T20 WC?

Viv Richards to mentor Pakistan at T20 WC?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Richards could mentor the team in the World Cup a role fulfilled by former Australian opener, Matthew Hayden in the last two T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022 where Pakistan reached the semi-final and final.

'Shreyas Was Competitive In Anything He Played'

'Shreyas Was Competitive In Anything He Played'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

'Even in PlayStation games, he was keen to win.'

BCCI to set up National Umpires Academy

BCCI to set up National Umpires Academy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Keen to have a representation in the ICC's Elite panel of Umpires, the BCCI is all set to set up a National Umpires Academy in the country to improve the standard of officials.

Why V V S Laxman is reluctant to become India coach

Why V V S Laxman is reluctant to become India coach

Rediff.com24 May 2024

V V S Laxman hasn't applied for the post which will be both physically and mentally a taxing for next three and half years.

Former spinner Hirwani to work with India women's team

Former spinner Hirwani to work with India women's team

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Hirwani, who played 17 Tests and 18 ODIs for India, will travel with the team on select assignments starting with the home series against South Africa in September.

Washington Sundar nearing full fitness, set to play for Lancashire

Washington Sundar nearing full fitness, set to play for Lancashire

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

India all-rounder Washington Sundar could make his debut in English county cricket this season, for Lancashire.

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.

Confirmed! Kohli will NOT play county cricket

Confirmed! Kohli will NOT play county cricket

Rediff.com24 May 2018

'Virat suffered a neck sprain during an IPL match in Jaipur.'

KL Rahul tests positive for COVID-19; set to miss WI T20s

KL Rahul tests positive for COVID-19; set to miss WI T20s

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Star India batter K L Rahul on Thursday tested positive for COVID-19, which is likely to rule him out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against the West Indies, starting on July 29.

Ajmal accused of fraud, asked to vacate land for academy

Ajmal accused of fraud, asked to vacate land for academy

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been accused of fraud and misuse of facilities by the administration of the University of Agriculture in his hometown Faisalabad. The administration has ordered him to immediately vacate the land given to him to establish his cricket academy. The varsity administration claimed on Saturday that Ajmal had charged admission fees from one student to join the academy and over 350 students became members.

'Watch out for Riyan Parag 2.0'

'Watch out for Riyan Parag 2.0'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The promotion to No 4 has proved to be a turning point for Riyan Parag.

NCA Injury Surveillance Report: Most cricketers suffered from shoulder, knee problems

NCA Injury Surveillance Report: Most cricketers suffered from shoulder, knee problems

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The 48-page report states that between April 2019 and March 2020, 262 cricketers, which includes 218 men and 44 women, were at the NCA for rehab programmes.

Bumrah not holding anything back ahead of World Cup!

Bumrah not holding anything back ahead of World Cup!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Jasprit Bumrah has declared himself ready for the rigours of the One-Day format as he returns to international cricket following a year on the sidelines due to a back injury.

Blow for Pakistan! Shahzad ruled out of MCG Test

Blow for Pakistan! Shahzad ruled out of MCG Test

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Khurrum Shahzad was one of the few success stories for Pakistan in the first Test against Australia in Perth.