News for 'National Performance Squad'

Jofra Archer left out of England's World Cup squad

Jofra Archer left out of England's World Cup squad

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

England have not picked uncapped all-rounder Jofra Archer in a preliminary 15-man World Cup squad but have named him in squads for the warm-up games against Pakistan and Ireland.

Man of comebacks bows out on IPL stage

Man of comebacks bows out on IPL stage

Rediff.com23 May 2024

DK finished as an IPL winner with close to 5000 runs over 17 seasons besides taking 145 catches and effecting 37 stumpings.

Onus on Dhawan to take Punjab Kings across finish line

Onus on Dhawan to take Punjab Kings across finish line

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Punjab went into the 2023 mini auction with the maximum purse and spent most of their money on England all-rounder Sam Curran, making him the costliest buy in IPL history at Rs 18.50 crore.

Inspired by T20 WC win, young India vows more glory

Inspired by T20 WC win, young India vows more glory

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

India's emotional and epochal triumph in the just-concluded T20 World Cup found its resonance in Gen-Next stars

Euro PIX: Spain survive Georgia scare to reach last 8

Euro PIX: Spain survive Georgia scare to reach last 8

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Round of 16 match between Spain and Georgia, at Cologne Stadium, Cologne, Germany, on Sunday.

High Stakes in WPL auction to fill season gaps

High Stakes in WPL auction to fill season gaps

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The auction will feature 56 capped and 109 uncapped players.

Why Australia flopped in the T20 World Cup...

Why Australia flopped in the T20 World Cup...

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Australia were grossly under-prepared for the India challenge, while pacer Mitchell Starc virtually ran out of ideas when Rohit Sharma smashed him for 29 runs in an over in their Super Eights match in Gros Islet (Saint Lucia), says former-cricketer Brad Hogg.

T20 World Cup: West Indies, Afghanistan in battle for supremacy

T20 World Cup: West Indies, Afghanistan in battle for supremacy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Hosts West Indies and Afghanistan will indulge in a battle of one upmanship and strive to gain momentum for the Super Eight stage.

Lehmann earns new coaching role

Lehmann earns new coaching role

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Darren Lehmann will groom young talent as part of a National Performance Programme, Cricket Australia announced on Wednesday.

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi can abandon the path of Hindutva only at risk to his position within his own fraternity. But if he pursues a hard line, he faces the risk of being hauled up by his coalition-partners. For the first time in a decade, Modi is not in enviable situation, observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Soccer Wrap: Argentina hand Maffeo maiden call-up; Italy recall Calabria

Soccer Wrap: Argentina hand Maffeo maiden call-up; Italy recall Calabria

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Argentina have called up Mallorca's Spanish defender Pablo Maffeo for the first time ahead of this month's World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil in the squad announced by its FA on Friday.

Time for India to be T20 WC-ready against plucky Afghans

Time for India to be T20 WC-ready against plucky Afghans

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Rohit, who will also captain the side, will be expected to carry on with his ultra aggressive approach in the powerplay like he showed in the ODI World Cup.

'We need to be better in all three facets of the game'

'We need to be better in all three facets of the game'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The series starts with the first T20I in Mohali on Thursday, and Afghanistan will look to take inspiration from their impressive outing in the ODI World Cup in October-November last year to prepare in earnest for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Why Wahab was recalled to Pakistan squad

Why Wahab was recalled to Pakistan squad

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Wahab, 33, said it is a dream come true to get a chance to play his third successive World Cup.

Naman Ojha to lead India 'A' in Australia

Naman Ojha to lead India 'A' in Australia

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha was named captain of the India 'A' team, which will take part in the two unofficial 'Tests' and a four-nation One-day tournament, in Australia.

Will Harbhajan make a comeback to national squad?

Will Harbhajan make a comeback to national squad?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Out-of-favour India off-spinner and Punjab skipper Harbhajan Singh on Saturday said he is determined to perform in the upcoming Ranji Trophy quarterfinal clash against Jharkhand and stage a comeback to the national side for the One-day series against England.

'Thank you Gavaskar sir...but there is only one MSD, I am happy to be Dhruv'

'Thank you Gavaskar sir...but there is only one MSD, I am happy to be Dhruv'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

He might be drawing comparisons with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, but wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel on Friday said nobody can quite match up to the former India captain and he would rather focus on carving his own niche in international cricket.

'Narine the 'missing puzzle', could bring joy to WI with retirement reversal'

'Narine the 'missing puzzle', could bring joy to WI with retirement reversal'

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Sunil Narine may have made up his mind not to come out of retirement but his compatriot Andre Russell believes he's the "missing puzzle" in the West Indies line-up and reversing his decision one last time would make the whole nation happy.

India team for Bangladesh Tour: Renuka, Ghosh left out; Patil ignored

India team for Bangladesh Tour: Renuka, Ghosh left out; Patil ignored

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Renuka Singh and Richa Ghosh were left out, while Shreyanka Patil was ignored as India named an 18-member Indian women's cricket team for the limited overs tour of Bangladesh.

Nations League PIX: Switzerland stun Portugal; Spain win

Nations League PIX: Switzerland stun Portugal; Spain win

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

IMAGES from the UEFA Nations League matches played on Sunday.

Patience and empathy drive new and improved Ishan Kishan

Patience and empathy drive new and improved Ishan Kishan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Ishan Kishan did not want to see his performance as a tool to prove a point to his detractors.

India must perform or perish against Zimbabwe

India must perform or perish against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Skipper Rohit Sharma will look to feast on a Zimbabwe bowling attack in his bid to play an innings that is long overdue in a must-win game of the T20 World Cup match in Melbourne on Sunday.

Cricket Buzz: Dravid's proposal gets BCCI backing

Cricket Buzz: Dravid's proposal gets BCCI backing

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Dravid, who is also tipped to take additional charge as the director of NationalCricketAcademy in Bengaluru, had recently suggested that talented young cricketers should get some vocational training, which can help them later in their lives.

Hockey team on a quest for the 'new Indian way'

Hockey team on a quest for the 'new Indian way'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Hockey team in search of a new path under coach Fulton

T20 World Cup: 12 Bowlers To Watch Our For

T20 World Cup: 12 Bowlers To Watch Our For

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The T20 World Cup 2024 promises to be a tournament dominated by bowlers, particularly spinners.

Agarwal replaces injured Dhawan in India's ODI squad

Agarwal replaces injured Dhawan in India's ODI squad

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Mayank Agarwal has been in top form in Test cricket and he could carry that form into the limited overs series if picked in the playing XI. The Karnataka cricketer is currently playing in the Ranji Trophy and will join the national squad before the opening ODI.

Great expectations from Pole Vaulter Baranica at Asian C'ships

Great expectations from Pole Vaulter Baranica at Asian C'ships

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

'She has worked really hard after coming back from injury. The strength and conditioning team have worked really hard to get her in peak physical shape. Technically, she will be using a stiffer and longer pole.'

How Bayer Leverkusen won maiden Bundesliga crown unbeaten

How Bayer Leverkusen won maiden Bundesliga crown unbeaten

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Bayer Leverkusen won their first trophy in 31 years with five matches left in the season, snapping Bayern Munich's 11-year stranglehold on the Bundesliga.

India's top guns aim to fire in decisive 3rd ODI vs SA

India's top guns aim to fire in decisive 3rd ODI vs SA

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

India's solitary ODI series win in the Rainbow nation occurred in 2018, emphasising the need for a strong beginning from Ruturaj Gaikwad and B Sai Sudharsan.

We've identified chinks in our armour: Lakra ahead of FIH Junior World Cup

We've identified chinks in our armour: Lakra ahead of FIH Junior World Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Amandeep Lakra, the spirited defender of the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team, is elated about making the cut to represent the nation at the upcoming FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup in Malaysia next month.

How India can end their World Cup drought!

How India can end their World Cup drought!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Australia's two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting believes India will have to over some mental demons to win an elusive ICC trophy.

Speedster Aaron back from wilderness, Rahul included in India 'A' squad

Speedster Aaron back from wilderness, Rahul included in India 'A' squad

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Opener KL Rahul will be playing for India 'A' in their first unofficial Test against England Lions to be held in Wayanad from February 7-10.

Rinku vs Rajat: Who will get the coveted ODI cap?

Rinku vs Rajat: Who will get the coveted ODI cap?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Patidar or Rinku set for debut; India look to seal series

Will Langer take up an offer as India Head Coach?

Will Langer take up an offer as India Head Coach?

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Being India head coach is one of the biggest assignments in the cricket world, and former Australia head coach Justin Langer believes it could be very exhausting if the timing isn't right for the incumbent.

Warner set for Sydney farewell as Aus unchanged for 3rd Test

Warner set for Sydney farewell as Aus unchanged for 3rd Test

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Sydneysider Warner went into the current series with question marks over his form due to a lack of test runs, but a rapidfire 164 in the first innings of the opening test in Perth erased any doubts over his position in the team.

Shiva, Sarjubala in Asiad boxing squad after winning trials

Shiva, Sarjubala in Asiad boxing squad after winning trials

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Shiva Thapa (60kg) won a place in India's boxing team for the Asian Games after winning in the trials, while Sarjubala Devi clinched the 51kg spot in the women's squad -- a category that was thrown open after M C Mary Kom pulled out of the equation due to a shoulder problem.

'Broadcasters should never be some players' PR machinery'

'Broadcasters should never be some players' PR machinery'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'It's been a long time since India won a World Cup and the bitter truth is our media and importantly the social media, if they become a PR machinery for certain individuals then you will never get the result. Every member of the squad works hard to represent India, and if a broadcaster becomes a PR machinery of 1-2 players then the other members of the squad won't be able to speak out openly.'

'Hardik bowling in intra-squad game is a good sign'

'Hardik bowling in intra-squad game is a good sign'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Hardik Pandya bowling during an intra-squad game is a 'good sign', feels dashing India batsman Suryakumar Yadav, who believes that the bowler and the team management would take a call on his workload during the upcoming limited-overs series against Sri Lanka from July 13.

It's apparent who's hungry and who doesn't want to be here: Rohit's stringent message

It's apparent who's hungry and who doesn't want to be here: Rohit's stringent message

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Monday had a stern message for aspirants wanting to make the national Test team without putting in the hard yards -- opportunities will only be given to those who show "hunger for success" in the "toughest" format.

Nations League: Dutch end Wales' World Cup party with Cardiff win

Nations League: Dutch end Wales' World Cup party with Cardiff win

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

A second-string Netherlands beat Wales 2-1 away after a dramatic late finale in the Nations League at Cardiff on Wednesday