News for 'Next Test'

Can India's Bowling Unit Find Their Edge at Edgbaston?

Can India's Bowling Unit Find Their Edge at Edgbaston?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

It's evident that this Indian attack, even without Bumrah, has oodles of quality in it, but can they refocus on their lengths?

India's Drone Future Begins at IIT-K

India's Drone Future Begins at IIT-K

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'The defence forces have come up with certain problems they face in the drone space.' 'Recently we had a meeting at which they presented the problems to many of our start-ups and faculty.' 'Some of the start-ups have started working on the problems.'

Will Bumrah play all five matches?

Will Bumrah play all five matches?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

As Shubman Gill steps into the high-pressure role of India's Test captain, his leadership will be tested early-both tactically and strategically.

Andre Russell set to play his last game for Windies!

Andre Russell set to play his last game for Windies!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

West Indies all-rounder Russell set to retire from international cricket

Amazon's entry into healthcare a headwind but diagnostic stocks attractive

Amazon's entry into healthcare a headwind but diagnostic stocks attractive

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

The news that Amazon India has launched diagnostic services in select metro cities in partnership with the unlisted Orange Health Labs has led to a look at the competitive intensity in healthcare services. Listed companies in the space such as Dr Lal Path Labs, Metropolis Health, Thyrocare, Vijaya, and Krsnaa have all seen double-digit stock price corrections over the last 6-9 months.

'England tour could be start of something special for India'

'England tour could be start of something special for India'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes that the five-Test series could be a start of 'something special' for Shubman Gill-led India.

Steyn tips Afghanistan to win an ICC event in next decade

Steyn tips Afghanistan to win an ICC event in next decade

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Steyn feels playing four-day first-class cricket could teach the Afghanistan players how to build their innings, which will also help them improve their game in the 50-over format.

Chopra criticises selectors over Sarfaraz snub

Chopra criticises selectors over Sarfaraz snub

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Despite having an impeccable domestic record and a decent start to his international career, he was not picked for the England tour as selectors preferred Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair over him.

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Unveiled

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Unveiled

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson formally unveiled the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ahead of the opening match of the five-Test series between India and England, in Leeds on Thursday.

Smith, Brook slam tons but Siraj gives India big lead

Smith, Brook slam tons but Siraj gives India big lead

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

India finished day three of the second Test on 64/1 to lead England by 244 runs after they dismissed the hosts for 407 in the first innings at Edgbaston on Friday.

Leeds: India's young trio matches legends' 23-year-old feat

Leeds: India's young trio matches legends' 23-year-old feat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Here's a quick look back to the day when India erased a good chunk of the stigma of being poor travellers.

Champions Trophy test: Can Kohli, Rohit deliver?

Champions Trophy test: Can Kohli, Rohit deliver?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

India's cricket team has embarked on a journey to Dubai for the upcoming Champions Trophy, aiming to secure another global trophy after their T20 World Cup triumph last June.

Chocolates, biometric data: How dossier nails Pak's Pahalgam plot

Chocolates, biometric data: How dossier nails Pak's Pahalgam plot

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Security agencies have gathered evidence, including Pakistani government documents and biometric data, confirming that the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack were Pakistani nationals.

'A good advert for Test cricket'

'A good advert for Test cricket'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

South Africa have now won six successive Tests, starting with success in the West Indies in August and following it with two-Test series wins in Bangladesh and then home to Sri Lanka last month.

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy launch postponed

Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy launch postponed

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The renaming of the trophy is an ode to two living legends England pacer James Anderson and Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar.

Revealed! How Rohit's vision transformed Rahul's batting

Revealed! How Rohit's vision transformed Rahul's batting

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar revealed how ODI captain Rohit Sharma entrusted him with mentoring K L Rahul to adopt a more aggressive approach and unleash his full potential across formats.

Won't be easy for Kohli, Rohit to play 2027 World Cup: Ganguly

Won't be easy for Kohli, Rohit to play 2027 World Cup: Ganguly

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

It won't be easy for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to remain fit and find a place in India's ODI World Cup squad in 2027, said former captain Sourav Ganguly.

Why Rohit's Gaalis Didn't Hurt Team-Mates

Why Rohit's Gaalis Didn't Hurt Team-Mates

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'Even if he is being hard on you, you know that it's not coming from his heart, it is coming from a team perspective.'

Hussain, Atherton lambast 'ridiculous' England top-order

Hussain, Atherton lambast 'ridiculous' England top-order

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'Hussain was baffled by England's top three approach on Edgbaston's flat surface when the ball was slightly swinging.

India Tops WADA List Of Doping Offenders!

India Tops WADA List Of Doping Offenders!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

India's doping woes came to the fore once again with the country topping the World Anti-Doping Agency's 2023 testing figures among countries which analysed 5,000 or more samples even as the sports ministry promised an "aggressive clean-up" and an amended Anti-Doping Act after addressing objections from the WADA.

SpaceX rocket explodes, setback for Elon Musk's Mars project

SpaceX rocket explodes, setback for Elon Musk's Mars project

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The Elon Musk-headed SpaceX's newest Starship exploded ahead of a routine engine test in Texas, leading to a complete loss of the aircraft and damage to the immediate area surrounding the stand, the company has said.

Sri Lanka batter Karunaratne to retire after playing 100th Test

Sri Lanka batter Karunaratne to retire after playing 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Sri Lankan batter Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket after playing his 100th Test -- the second and final Test against Australia, starting in Galle on Thursday.

Is Shreyas Iyer India's Next All-Format Superstar?

Is Shreyas Iyer India's Next All-Format Superstar?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Ganguly believes Iyer's transformation makes him a strong contender for a spot in all three formats of international cricket.

10 LOW Points In Kohli's Test Career

10 LOW Points In Kohli's Test Career

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

A look at Virat Kohli's worst-ever showing in a Test series consisting of three matches or more.

ICC releases interesting new rules across formats

ICC releases interesting new rules across formats

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Stop clock for Tests, change in DRS protocol, short run penalty, the new rules across formats will come into effect from July 2.

WTC Final: Why Labuschagne got the nod ahead of Konstas

WTC Final: Why Labuschagne got the nod ahead of Konstas

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Former No. 1-ranked Test batter Marnus Labuschagne will be pushed up in the order to open alongside Usman Khawaja.

'We could've won 3-1': Shardul revisits 2021 draw

'We could've won 3-1': Shardul revisits 2021 draw

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

As India prepares for a much-anticipated five-match Test series in England, memories of the thrilling 2021 tour still linger, especially for Shardul Thakur, who played a pivotal role in that campaign.

'Go to England with nothing to..' Manjrekar reacts

'Go to England with nothing to..' Manjrekar reacts

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Strange selection, says Manjrekar; Irfan, Harbhajan congratulate Gill

Young Indian Stumper-Batter Set For County Stint

Young Indian Stumper-Batter Set For County Stint

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has signed a short-team deal, subject to international clearance, with Nottinghamshire to play two county matches, the club said on Friday.

'Can't cry about it': Bumrah reacts after Jaiswal drops 3

'Can't cry about it': Bumrah reacts after Jaiswal drops 3

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Jasprit Bumrah reflected on missed catching opportunities off his bowling and emphasised the importance of moving on during the game.

'Kohinoor' Kohli will play for next 2-3 years: Sidhu

'Kohinoor' Kohli will play for next 2-3 years: Sidhu

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli roared back to form in sensational fashion, smashing his 51st ODI ton to help India secure a six-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan.

Real Madrid star Mbappe hospitalised

Real Madrid star Mbappe hospitalised

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been admitted to hospital after suffering from gastroenteritis during the Club World Cup, the Spanish club said on Thursday.

Why Rohit Wants To Stay Test Captain

Why Rohit Wants To Stay Test Captain

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma has expressed his desire to remain captain for a transitional period while urging the Board to continue their search for a new leader.

Galle Test: Kusal's fifty rescues Sri Lanka on Day 1

Galle Test: Kusal's fifty rescues Sri Lanka on Day 1

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Kusal Mendis' battling half-century salvaged a difficult day one for Sri Lanka as they reached 229/9 in the second Test.

SEE: Team India's first training session in UK

SEE: Team India's first training session in UK

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Team India wasted no time in getting their preparations underway as they kicked off their first training session at Lord's a few hours after their arrival in London on Saturday.

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill scored a record-breaking 269 and their seamers struck early to put the tourists in a commanding position at Edgbaston on Thursday.

India crash out, Ireland join hockey's elite

India crash out, Ireland join hockey's elite

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Indian women's team has been relegated to the Nations Cup - a step down from the elite level they've been competing at. For Ireland, however, this is a breakthrough moment.

FULL TEXT: President's address to the nation on I-Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to the nation on I-Day eve

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

President Droupadi Murmu's address to the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.

India Vs England's Fiercest Player Duels

India Vs England's Fiercest Player Duels

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

From Joe Root vs Jasprit Bumrah's high-stakes chess match to the all-round brilliance of Ben Stokes vs Ravindra Jadeja, and from emerging face-offs like Shubman Gill vs Shoaib Bashir to K L Rahul's test against Chris Woakes, each duel carries weight far beyond statistics.

India needs to pick Ravi Ashwin for the next Test: Vaughan

India needs to pick Ravi Ashwin for the next Test: Vaughan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Mohammed Shami's unbeaten half century at Lord's gave India a "false sense of security about their tail" and they cannot have "four rabbits from 8-11", said former England captain Michael Vaughan after the visitors suffered an innings defeat in the third Test.