News for 'Number of Tests India'

Kohli thanks Pujara for 'making his job much easier'

Kohli thanks Pujara for 'making his job much easier'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Batting maestro Virat Kohli on Tuesday posted a heartfelt note to pay tributes to former teammate Cheteshwar Pujara, who announced retirement from international cricket the other day.

'Rohit's had a funny Test career, successful but not stellar'

'Rohit's had a funny Test career, successful but not stellar'

Rediff.com11 May 2025

But with his form questionable, Artherton asked if Rohit's retirement was personal call or one forced because of a lean patch -- in his final eight Tests, Rohit scored164 runs with just one half century.

India's top middle-distance runner caught doping

India's top middle-distance runner caught doping

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Twinkle Chaudhary tested positive for Methyltestosterone, a banned anabolic steroid.

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Ranji Trophy: Shreyas Gopal spins K'taka to big win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Karnataka, Maharashtra register innings wins to go 1-2 in Group B of Ranji Tropphy.

England confident of repeating history against India

England confident of repeating history against India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

England have only drawn one from 35 Tests in the McCullum-Stokes regime, with one of their exhilarating run chases in that spell coming when they reached 378 against India in 2022 -- the only time India have lost when defending Test totals of more than 350.

Physical AI: The Next Big Leap in Manufacturing

Physical AI: The Next Big Leap in Manufacturing

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Physical AI equips machines with the ability to perceive, learn, and act in the real world by integrating AI algorithms with sensors and actuators in physical systems like robots and vehicles.

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

From Rajkot's maidans to cricket's grandest arenas, Cheteshwar Pujara carved a niche as the bedrock of India's Test side. He is one of only 14 Indians to feature in more than 100 Tests, and his innings often defined India's most memorable triumphs.

Former India spinner Dilip Doshi dead

Former India spinner Dilip Doshi dead

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Doshi represented India in 33 Test matches and 15 One Day Internationals from 1979 to 1983.

'ISRO Will Ensure Security Of Every Citizen Of Bharat'

'ISRO Will Ensure Security Of Every Citizen Of Bharat'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

'You can observe a lot of things from space.' 'Another thing is communication, in real time, especially in war-like situations.' 'During Operation Sindoor, we could play our part well.'

How Op Sindoor delayed Kohli's Test retirement....

How Op Sindoor delayed Kohli's Test retirement....

Rediff.com13 May 2025

According to a report Kohli had originally planned to announce his retirement on May 7-the same day Rohit Sharma bid farewell to the format

India put Lord's heartbreak behind with music, banter!

India put Lord's heartbreak behind with music, banter!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The usually mobbed Indian cricket team likes training in a relaxed atmosphere and that was evident in their body language as the players went about their business in their only practice session at the Kent County Cricket Ground before the fourth Test in Manchester.

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Ranji Trophy: Jaiswal warms up for SA series with big hundred

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Jaiswal gears up for SA Test with big hundred but Mumbai get only 1 point

All eyes on 5 pm as PM Modi to address nation

All eyes on 5 pm as PM Modi to address nation

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Modi has in the past taken to addressing the nation to make major announcements, like demonetisation in 2016 or India's successful test of Anti-Satellite Missile to join an elite club of countries in 2019.

Pujara: 'A fighter who would not yield easily'

Pujara: 'A fighter who would not yield easily'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Making his Test debut against Australia in 2010, Cheteshwar Pujara went on to represent India in 103 Tests, amassing 7195 runs at an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries.

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.

Russia New Destination For Indian Workers

Russia New Destination For Indian Workers

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Older Russians recall Mithun Chakraborty and the song Jimmy Jimmy Aaja from the movie Disco Dancer.

Jamil banks on fresh faces as India miss key players

Jamil banks on fresh faces as India miss key players

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

There are four first-timers in Jamil's camp of 25 players -- defenders Alex Saji, Sunil Benchamin, Muhammed Uvais, and forward Manvir Singh.

Rohit retires from Tests... right decision at right time?

Rohit retires from Tests... right decision at right time?

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Rohit called time on his red-ball career with immediate effect, bringing the curtains to a remarkable journey.

Has Sudharsan done enough for Test debut in England?

Has Sudharsan done enough for Test debut in England?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Gujarat Titans opener B Sai Sudharsan continued his red-hot form in the Indian Premier League to lead the Orange Cap race for IPL's top scorer and stake his claim for a Test debut in India's tour of England later this year.

Blow for India! Injured Gill set to miss Perth Test

Blow for India! Injured Gill set to miss Perth Test

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Gill has been placed as an option for the opening slot alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in case Rohit Sharma is not available for the first Test following the birth of his second child on Friday.

Post RoKo, India's Young Turks Put Batting Worries To Rest

Post RoKo, India's Young Turks Put Batting Worries To Rest

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'Most of the batters performed. I would say that is a very good sign going forward. Apart from this you have got three quality batters who are not even part of the squad -- Shreyas (Iyer), Sarfaraz (Khan) and (Devdutt) Padikkal.'

'India's lower order batters working hard in the nets': Prasidh

'India's lower order batters working hard in the nets': Prasidh

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

The trio of Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj managed just four runs between them in the two innings of the first Test against England in Headingley.

Ashwin Reveals How Pujara Helped Kohli Pile Up Runs

Ashwin Reveals How Pujara Helped Kohli Pile Up Runs

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin paid a heartwarming tribute to batter Cheteshwar Pujara following his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, calling his batting a "symphony".

Modi pens heartfelt letter for Cheteshwar Pujara

Modi pens heartfelt letter for Cheteshwar Pujara

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

The former India number three posted the copy of the letter on social media and thanked the prime minister for his warm words.

Sharafu Scores 50 Before Sanju Does

Sharafu Scores 50 Before Sanju Does

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

When I interviewed Alishan Sharafu as a 14-year-old schoolboy following his huge scores in domestic matches, he told me he wanted to bat like A B de Villiers.

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to India's batting talisman Virat Kohli on his retirement from the longest format after an illustrious 14-year-career.

Harshit Rana reveals secret prep before Asia Cup

Harshit Rana reveals secret prep before Asia Cup

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

India pacer Harshit Rana says game time in the ongoing Delhi Premier League has served as ideal preparation for the Asia Cup, beginning on September 9.

I'm not just a T20 player: Rinku Singh

I'm not just a T20 player: Rinku Singh

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Rinku Singh has built his reputation as a fearless six-hitter in T20 cricket, but the 27-year-old insists he doesn't want to be boxed into that label. For him, the ultimate dream lies not under floodlights but in the whites of Test cricket.

'It Wasn't Worth Including Bumrah'

'It Wasn't Worth Including Bumrah'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'We obviously want to wheel him in, but we also want to respect where his body's at, and on the basis of that, we just felt that it wasn't worth including him in the squad.'

How Your Grievances Can Be Fixed!

How Your Grievances Can Be Fixed!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

CPGRAMS -- an online platform available to citizens 24x7 to lodge their grievances to public authorities on service delivery -- has existed for close to two decades. But it has never been this active, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Khaleel or Arshdeep? Who should fly to England for Tests?

Khaleel or Arshdeep? Who should fly to England for Tests?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Both Arshdeep and Khaleel have previously featured in India's limited-overs squads.

Kishan's ton, Shami's late magic: Big names rule Ranji

Kishan's ton, Shami's late magic: Big names rule Ranji

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Here's a roundup of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Day 1 on Wednesday.

Can India's top order survive the Melbourne Test?

Can India's top order survive the Melbourne Test?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

India managed to keep the five-Test series level at 1-1 heading into the Boxing day Test in Melbourne, the fragility of their top order remains a major concern for the tourists.

How Your 20s Decide Your Menopause Journey

How Your 20s Decide Your Menopause Journey

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

"Menopause is not a one-day thing," says gynaecologist Dr Nidhi Jha, who is also a founder and director at Care&Cure Clinic, New Delhi. "It's a gradual process that begins years before your last period and it's deeply influenced by how you live your 20s."

PIX: Duckett slams century as England outclass India in Leeds

PIX: Duckett slams century as England outclass India in Leeds

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Opener Ben Duckett hit the most defining century of his career, exposing an out-of-depth Indian attack as England comfortably chased down a tricky target of 371 to win the opening Test by five wickets.

Sonali Ghosh's Historic Wildlife Journey

Sonali Ghosh's Historic Wildlife Journey

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Dr Sonali Ghosh, the first woman to head the Kaziranga National Park and the first Indian to win the IUCN's Kenton Miller Award, has turned her childhood love for nature into an inspiring career in wildlife protection and leadership.

'How Long Must He Wait?'

'How Long Must He Wait?'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'My son looks a little depressed, but that is bound to happen.'

Why UK police asked Team India players to stay indoors

Why UK police asked Team India players to stay indoors

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Indian cricketers asked to stay indoors after suspicious packet found in heart of Birmingham

Trump's 5% Rule: How Will It Affect Indian Students?

Trump's 5% Rule: How Will It Affect Indian Students?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Trump's proposed policy limits undergraduates from any one country to 5% at select top US universities, raising concerns for Indian aspirants eyeing elite colleges.

250,000 AI 'Experts' At India's IT Firms

250,000 AI 'Experts' At India's IT Firms

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'Advanced skills is such a broad spectrum that a simple prompt engineer to a critical upper end LLM developer are clubbed under one.' 'In addition, some include their non-technical employees who can use AI tools under this talent base.'