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How Team India fared in Asia Cup 2022

How Team India fared in Asia Cup 2022

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Will this (Rohit, KL Rahul and Kohli), be India's top three going into the T20 World Cup?

Soccer Aid PHOTOS: When Mo Farah duelled with Usain Bolt for charity

Soccer Aid PHOTOS: When Mo Farah duelled with Usain Bolt for charity

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Here are some photos from the memorable evening...

Suryakumar, Shaw called up for England Tests as replacements

Suryakumar, Shaw called up for England Tests as replacements

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Suryakumar Yadav received his maiden Test team call-up as he along with opener Prithvi Shaw were called up for India's upcoming Test series in England as replacements after three players were ruled out due to injury.

Neser likely to debut in Australia's five-bowler ploy

Neser likely to debut in Australia's five-bowler ploy

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Queensland quick Michael Neser looks set to make his Test debut against New Zealand on Thursday with Australia considering an unconventional five-man attack for the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The hosts, who can clinch the three-match series with a second successive victory, are wary of the surface at MCG where bowlers had to really toil for any success in recent times.

Forgotten Australia opener Renshaw to take break from game

Forgotten Australia opener Renshaw to take break from game

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Renshaw made his Test debut at 20 against South Africa in 2016 but is taking a break from cricket after being dropped by Queensland ahead of the resumption of the Sheffield Shield season.

All eyes on Rahane as India take on NZ in Kanpur Test

All eyes on Rahane as India take on NZ in Kanpur Test

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Two more failures in two home games could effectively mean end of the road for Ajinkya Rahane, who is leading India in the first Test in Kanpur, starting on Thursday.

Why Team India doesn't depend on just one player

Why Team India doesn't depend on just one player

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Axar recalled how the youngsters delivered positive results in the Test series Down Under when skipper Virat Kohli wasn't around.

Big blow! Ishant Sharma injured, likely to miss opener

Big blow! Ishant Sharma injured, likely to miss opener

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Ishant has been dealing with injuries off late as he was sidelined due to an ankle injury this year in January.

England captain Morgan confirms retirement plans

England captain Morgan confirms retirement plans

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Morgan to decide England future after T20 World Cup in Australia

IPL Auction: Unadkat costliest Indian; Afghans continue to surprise

IPL Auction: Unadkat costliest Indian; Afghans continue to surprise

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

India fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat claimed a Rs 11.5 crore deal with the usually thrifty Rajasthan Royals even as South African pace ace Dale Steyn went unsold on the second day of the Indian Premier players' auction in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games given the PRC's ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses.'

Rajasthan Royals 'not sure' about Stokes' availability for IPL

Rajasthan Royals 'not sure' about Stokes' availability for IPL

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Rajasthan Royals head coach Andrew McDonald says the franchise is "not sure" about the availability of star all-rounder Ben Stokes in the upcoming IPL as he is tending to his ailing father in New Zealand.

Fit-again Ishant to play for Delhi before England series

Fit-again Ishant to play for Delhi before England series

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Delhi team will be bolstered by the presence of India internationals Ishant Sharma and veteran Gautam Gambhir against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy match starting Thursday at Eden Gardens. Ishant was ruled out of New Zealand Test series due to chikungunya and Gambhir was busy on national duty. "Ishant and Gambhir will be playing in this match," chief coach KP Bhaskar told PTI on Tuesday.

What's Going Wrong For MI, CSK?

What's Going Wrong For MI, CSK?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Chennai and Mumbai have to win eight of their remaining 10 games to entertain hopes of making the play-offs in IPL 2022.

Stokes or Pandya -- who is the better all-rounder?

Stokes or Pandya -- who is the better all-rounder?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Former Australian spin wizard Brad Hogg believes that England cricketer Ben Stokes is a better all-rounder than Hardik Pandya. Pandya has always drawn comparisons with Stokes as the two all-rounders are explosive with the bat and also capable pace bowlers.

India continue record-breaking run in Tests

India continue record-breaking run in Tests

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

World No 1 India continued their rampaging form in Test cricket.

Morris to Shahrukh: The TOP 10 at IPL auction

Morris to Shahrukh: The TOP 10 at IPL auction

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

A look at the top 10 purchases at the IPL auction.

'Pant important for India and so is Pujara'

'Pant important for India and so is Pujara'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'Without a team nothing can happen, it takes team work or team effort to win matches.' 'Individuals can perform significantly in helping the team win, but if the rest of the guys don't chip in, there is not much an individual can do.'

Kohli has made India a tough side, can't be bullied: Hussain

Kohli has made India a tough side, can't be bullied: Hussain

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes skipper Virat Kohli has instilled a fighting attitude in the current Indian team, which does not get bullied by adversities, whether on or off the field.

Do-or-die game for KXIP, CSK play for pride

Do-or-die game for KXIP, CSK play for pride

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

KXIP's chances of a top four finish took a serious hit after Rajasthan Royals handed them a seven-wicket loss,

How 'Mankaded' came into being

How 'Mankaded' came into being

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

When Vinoo Mankad ran out Bill Brown, he created cricketing history -- and eternal controversy.

Pant named in India A squad to be led by Rahane

Pant named in India A squad to be led by Rahane

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

The BCCI senior selection committee on Saturday announced the India A squad for the five one-dayers against the Lions.

COVID hits Team India: Pant, support staff test positive

COVID hits Team India: Pant, support staff test positive

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and throwdown specialist Dayanand Garani tested positive for COVID-19, while two others were placed in precautionary isolation as the dreaded virus hit the Indian cricket team ahead of next month's Test series against England.

Check out IPL 2020 Roll of honour

Check out IPL 2020 Roll of honour

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Mumbai Indians' pace ace Trent Boult was adjudged 'Man of the Final' and 'Power Player of the Season'.

Why Bangladesh don't want India to give Kohli a break

Why Bangladesh don't want India to give Kohli a break

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The Bangladesh Cricket Board wants India captain Virat Kohli to be part of the two T20 Internationals, scheduled in Dhaka between March 18 to 22, to celebrate the birth centenary of country's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The Asia XI and World XI teams are yet to be confirmed for the two games but BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury said that the matches will be held in the March 18-22 window.

Hamstring injury keeps Rohit out of CSK game

Hamstring injury keeps Rohit out of CSK game

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma sustained the injury during their last IPL game against Kings XI Punjab on Sunday.

'No surprise that conditions should suit us better than India'

'No surprise that conditions should suit us better than India'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum sounded upbeat about an unchanged team - from the side that beat the West Indies recently - for the first Test of the two-match series against India starting in Auckland on Thursday.

Sehwag questions captain Kohli over Pant's exclusion

Sehwag questions captain Kohli over Pant's exclusion

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Former opener Virender Sehwag on Saturday questioned the Indian team's decision to bench Rishabh Pant during the ongoing five-match T20 International series in New Zealand and wondered if skipper Virat Kohli is properly communicating with the youngster. The 22-year-old Pant has not featured in any match for India since being concussed by a Pat Cummins bouncer during the Mumbai ODI against Australia in January.

Cricket Buzz: Make daily sports period mandatory, says Tendulkar

Cricket Buzz: Make daily sports period mandatory, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com7 May 2018

The board has formulated new sports guidelines for schools mandating them to have a daily sports period for class 9 to 12 so as to prevent students from having a sedentary lifestyle and turning into couch potatoes.

Trainer Basu reunites with Kohli at RCB

Trainer Basu reunites with Kohli at RCB

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Shanker Basu thus made a return to the RCB dugout after his successful stint with the national team ended with India's semi-final exit from this year's ICC ODI World Cup

'B'desh players overreact while facing short balls'

'B'desh players overreact while facing short balls'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Mohammed Shami said that the Bangladesh players sometimes tend to overreact when they get to face consistent short-pitched deliveries. Shami also talked about how he felt during India's inaugural day-night Test match against Bangladesh in November last year

PIX: A perfect day off for Team India

PIX: A perfect day off for Team India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Captain Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya were among the five Indian team members who skipped the optional practice session ahead of the series decider against New Zealand, in Kanpur, on Sunday.

PIX: England edge Kiwis in Super Over to win World Cup

PIX: England edge Kiwis in Super Over to win World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Images from the World Cup final between England and New Zealand, at Lord's on Sunday.

RCB appoint Hesson and Katich for IPL 2020; part ways with Kirsten, Nehra

RCB appoint Hesson and Katich for IPL 2020; part ways with Kirsten, Nehra

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

RCB appoints Hesson as director of cricket operations, Katich named head coach

1st ODI: Hardik adds balance, India ready for fresh start against SA

1st ODI: Hardik adds balance, India ready for fresh start against SA

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

India's three-match ODI campaign against South Africa starting on Thursday where the hosts would be aiming to put the 'New Zealand Nightmare' behind them.

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Ganguly had said India will lock horns with England, Australia and one other top cricketing side in an annual ODI series starting 2021.

Meet the 6 candidates in the fray for India coach job

Meet the 6 candidates in the fray for India coach job

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Harish Kotian offers a quick look at the six former players in the running to be selected for world cricket's most-sought-after job.

China's heir apparent conlcudes Bangladesh visit

China's heir apparent conlcudes Bangladesh visit

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day visit to Bangladesh that included talks on improving defense ties and building a deepwater port, according to reports.

Kohli, Rahul, Middle Overs... India's ODI Puzzle

Kohli, Rahul, Middle Overs... India's ODI Puzzle

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Unless they getting their batting and bowling woes sorted out soon, the 2023 World Cup looks another distant dream for the Men in Blue.

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

This is his 'Test' and for Kohli, a century to mark a 'century' is something he would be craving