News for 'National Performance Squad'

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.

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

India's Gen Next kick-start new era against Zimbabwe

India's Gen Next kick-start new era against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

If one looks at selection pattern, Jurel was the second keeper behind Sanju Samson for this series and Jitesh was a late entrant because of the unavailability of the World Cup squad members.

Duleep: Gill, Gaikwad, Iyer captains; no Rohit, Kohli

Duleep: Gill, Gaikwad, Iyer captains; no Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Seniors Rohit Sharma,Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin received exemptions for the Duleep Trophy, starting in Bengaluru on September 5.

Paris 2024: Bindra prepares shooters for mental game

Paris 2024: Bindra prepares shooters for mental game

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Bindra reminded the squad that "success is not a one-off event".

Shreyas likely to return for SL ODIs?

Shreyas likely to return for SL ODIs?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

'...there is every possibility that Shreyas will travel for the three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka. The last ODI that India played was in South Africa and he scored a half-century (52). He had 500 plus runs (530) in the World Cup and averages just around 50. Can you drop him?'

Shaheen Afridi denies rift in Pakistan team

Shaheen Afridi denies rift in Pakistan team

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Shaheen Afridi brushes aside rumours of discontent within Pakistan team

Babar Azam's struggles: Kamran Akmal points out technical flaws

Babar Azam's struggles: Kamran Akmal points out technical flaws

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Pakistan's Kamran Akmal identified technical problems that are affecting Babar Azam's recent slump in form

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.

'There is no tactical awareness, no hunger. We play s**t'

'There is no tactical awareness, no hunger. We play s**t'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Marquez had only two training sessions with the team before naming a 26-member squad featuring new and returning players as India adapts to life after Sunil Chhetri's retirement.

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.

Rinku's form a worry as India look to seal series in Jo'burg

Rinku's form a worry as India look to seal series in Jo'burg

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

India have used 12 out of their 15 players in the first three games and it would be interesting to see if one among the two uncapped pacers Yash Dayal or Vysakh Vijaykumar gets a debut cap in case the pitch warrants an extra specialist speedster.

Do Dube, Rinku deserve T20 World Cup call-up?

Do Dube, Rinku deserve T20 World Cup call-up?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Explosive left-hand batter Rinku has presented a strong case to be India's squad for the T20 World Cup in the USA and Caribbean.

'Incredibly tough characters': Gambhir backs Kohli, Rohit

'Incredibly tough characters': Gambhir backs Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Gautam Gambhir put up a stout defence of under-pressure skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli.

Varun Kumar's allegation a distraction, plans in place

Varun Kumar's allegation a distraction, plans in place

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

It's a distraction, it's challenging: Coach Fulton on rape allegations against defender Varun Kumar

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.

How India's T20 World Cup-bound players have fared so far in IPL

How India's T20 World Cup-bound players have fared so far in IPL

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The likes of Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav were automatic choices in India's T20 World Cup squad

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad eye first win

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad eye first win

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Mumbai Indians will aim to land the killer punch after fluffing an easy run-chase in their opener when they meet a dangerous Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

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.

Road to redemption: Amit Panghal eyes Olympic medal in Paris

Road to redemption: Amit Panghal eyes Olympic medal in Paris

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

A former world number one, Panghal has medals in the all big-ticket events barring the Olympics

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.

Manu Bhaker continues to dominate Olympic Selection Trials

Manu Bhaker continues to dominate Olympic Selection Trials

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Olympian Manu Bhaker displayed complete dominance in 10m air pistol Olympic Selection Trials (OST), shooting a superb score to overcome the challenge of Asian Games medallist Esha Singh in Bhopal on Friday.

Mature Parag says hard choices paved way for comeback

Mature Parag says hard choices paved way for comeback

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Parag credited Sangakkara for making things easier for him as he was easy to approach.

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.

Pakistan cricketers face pay cuts after T20 WC flop

Pakistan cricketers face pay cuts after T20 WC flop

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Pakistan cricketers face the risk of having their central contracts reviewed

Injury blow for Windies: Holder out of T20 World Cup

Injury blow for Windies: Holder out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Injured Jason Holder replaced by Obed McCoy in West Indies squad for T20 World Cup

'Fake injury sidelined me from Indian team'

'Fake injury sidelined me from Indian team'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'Even the best of the best -- there is news that they are going to sideline that person, so who am I?'

After 7 days, no sign of 30 missing in Himachal flash floods

After 7 days, no sign of 30 missing in Himachal flash floods

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The family members of the missing persons who have been camping at the site for the past seven days have now lost hope and are praying for the recovery of bodies to perform last rites.

Stimac hopeful for India's chances vs Kuwait

Stimac hopeful for India's chances vs Kuwait

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Head coach Igor Stimac believes it could be a game-changer for Indian football as India take on Kuwait in a crucial World Cup qualifier.

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.

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.

Can Arshdeep and Siraj pass the acid test in Americas?

Can Arshdeep and Siraj pass the acid test in Americas?

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Four spinners in India's T20 World Cup squad suggest that the Indian selectors are expecting slow turners in the Americas but have they missed a trick by picking only three pacers in the final 15?

Asian Games: 'Don't want to leave thinking we could've done more'

Asian Games: 'Don't want to leave thinking we could've done more'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Indian women's hockey team midfielder Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke hails from a small village named Asu in Satara, Maharashtra.

Can India's archers finally end Olympics jinx?

Can India's archers finally end Olympics jinx?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

India's archers have never been able to go past the quarter-final hurdle at the Olympic Games.

Rohit, Virat T20 selection dilemma: Will Jay Shah need to step in?

Rohit, Virat T20 selection dilemma: Will Jay Shah need to step in?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Their eyes trained on the big-ticket T20 World Cup in the Americas in June, the national selectors aren't finding it easy to pick just one among Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the upcoming Afghanistan series.

'I'm Not Very Optimistic About The ISL'

'I'm Not Very Optimistic About The ISL'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'Indian football needs to work together and move in the same direction.' 'Only then will the competition in India improve, and the Indian national team will improve.'

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.

Why Were Sanju, Riyan, Abhishek IGNORED?

Why Were Sanju, Riyan, Abhishek IGNORED?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Sanju Samson has never enjoyed the backing of the team management while Riyan Parag and Abhishek Sharma were ignored despite good showing with the bat in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the national T20 tournament.

Dhoni 'has to' perform in IPL for India comeback

Dhoni 'has to' perform in IPL for India comeback

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

MS Dhoni, who has not played since the World Cup semi-final loss to New Zealand in July, will be making his highly awaited comeback in the IPL beginning March 29. The national selection committee has not changed the panel's stance on Dhoni, who will 'have to perform' in the upcoming Indian Premier League to be considered for T20 World Cup selection.

'Smith in league of Kohli, de Villiers'

'Smith in league of Kohli, de Villiers'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Smith scored 144 and 142 in Australia's 251-run win at Edgbaston in his comeback Test after being banned for a year for his involvement in the infamous ball tampering scandal in South Africa.