News for 'One-Off Test'

Ashwin is Bradman of bowling: Steve Waugh

Ashwin is Bradman of bowling: Steve Waugh

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

The 51-year-old legendary batsman said that it would be a difficult series for Australia as India are a very settled side and Virat Kohli's captaincy is contagious.

Search for Team India's new coach yet to begin!

Search for Team India's new coach yet to begin!

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur said a shortlist of names of individuals who are interested in taking over from Duncan Fletcher, whose contract expired at the end of World Cup, is yet to be made.

How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

India have won the Asia Cup on seven occasions, Sri Lanka on five occasions, with Pakistan winning it twice.

WTC final PICS: India vs New Zealand, Day 2

WTC final PICS: India vs New Zealand, Day 2

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the ICC World Test Championship Final between India and New Zealand, at The Hampshire Bowl, in Southampton, on Saturday.

3 Things To Note About The Budget

3 Things To Note About The Budget

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Budget for 2022-2023 has returned to its agenda for protectionism in the name of creating a self-reliant India, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Shouldn't take more than five weeks to recover: Saha after finger surgery

Shouldn't take more than five weeks to recover: Saha after finger surgery

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Saha has enough time to be fit for India's next Test assignment

A practice match with pink ball would have been helpful, rues Mominul

A practice match with pink ball would have been helpful, rues Mominul

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The current Bangladesh team have no pink ball experience even at the domestic level and they only had four sessions, including two in Indore, before their first ever D/N Test.

Padma Shri came as a pleasant surprise, says India women's captain Mithali

Padma Shri came as a pleasant surprise, says India women's captain Mithali

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Mithali Raj says she was not expecting the honour with Virat Kohli also in the race.

Gayle walks off in style after sizzling knock

Gayle walks off in style after sizzling knock

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Chris Gayle may have played his last international game given the theatrics by cricket's showman and the send-off accorded by the Indian players at the end of a typically thunderous innings in the third ODI against India, at Queen's Park Oval, in Port of Spain, on Wednesday.

Captain Kohli impressed by team's 'selfless' performance

Captain Kohli impressed by team's 'selfless' performance

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

India, after declaring at 462 for six, dismissed Bangladesh for 256 with Ravichandran Ashwin taking a five-wicket haul. Forced to follow on, Bangladesh were 23 for no loss when the stumps were drawn.

What Next for Indian Hockey?

What Next for Indian Hockey?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

It is important that these events do not remain one-offs. It is crucial that India sets long-term targets, and not solely depend on foreign coaches from regions that continue to produce some of the finest talents in the world, asserts Arindam Roy.

Playing during twilight will be challenging: Vettori

Playing during twilight will be challenging: Vettori

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

While a handful of first team players from India have played pink-ball game in domestic cricket, Bangladesh's only experience with the pink ball was a one-off Day/Night four-day match in 2013 but none of the current team players were part of that fixture.

'Everyone is really excited about this fresh beginning for India'

'Everyone is really excited about this fresh beginning for India'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Not quite convinced about the idea of counting the positives after a lost match, India's new Test captain Virat Kohli has said the days of learning are long over and his cricket team would be solely focused on delivering results.

Here's how England should manage Archer's workload

Here's how England should manage Archer's workload

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

England coach Chris Silverwood said England may need to consider using the Barbadian-born quick in short bursts.

Are Dhoni's 'acche din' over?

Are Dhoni's 'acche din' over?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

There have always been question marks about temperament of Kohli. However, BCCI has always stood by him. Precisely what happened in Dhoni's case when Srinivasan was in charge. If this isn't a clear indication, what is?

WTC final PIX: Gritty New Zealand take Day 3 honours

WTC final PIX: Gritty New Zealand take Day 3 honours

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand, at The Hampshire Bowl, in Southampton, on Saturday.

'Hindutva has become like Dalda'

'Hindutva has become like Dalda'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

'These guys who are running away -- they are running away from all that the BJP stands for.'

Commentary on back burner as Karthik eyes India comeback

Commentary on back burner as Karthik eyes India comeback

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'I've done commentary only once and that was post IPL when I had two months break. I've realised that I enjoy it. But it's not something that I'm in any way pursuing for the next three years in a serious manner.'

Injured Stokes out of India T20 series

Injured Stokes out of India T20 series

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been left out the Twenty20 squad to face Australia and India due to injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board said.

Not like prison: Gymnasts content with COVID restrictions

Not like prison: Gymnasts content with COVID restrictions

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

The 30 gymnasts are staying at the same hotel but on separate floors and have different training times to avoid contact.

India 'A' tottering after Windies 'A' set mammoth total

India 'A' tottering after Windies 'A' set mammoth total

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

India 'A' tottering at 11 for 4 in the first hour after West Indies 'A' scored a decent 318 on the second day of the second unofficial 'Test'.

Kohli and Co. keen to avenge embarrassing loss at Galle

Kohli and Co. keen to avenge embarrassing loss at Galle

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

India return to place from where journey to glory began.

'I am in a good state of mind'

'I am in a good state of mind'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

'I try to play my best and put India in a good position.'

'India doesn't need another coach; I will double up if need be'

'India doesn't need another coach; I will double up if need be'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Asserting that the Indian cricket team does not require "more coaches" than what it already has right now, Director Ravi Shastri has said he might just be there "longer" than expected.

India ready for SA challenge? Philander feels otherwise

India ready for SA challenge? Philander feels otherwise

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

South Africa pacer Vernon Philander, on Wednesday, questioned India's claims of being fully prepared for the three-match series, saying a fair assessment of where the visitors stand could only be made after the first Test beginning Friday.

All-rounder Jadeja to India's rescue yet again!

All-rounder Jadeja to India's rescue yet again!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

When he walked out to bat, India were in a precarious position with all their top batsmen back in the hut and once again it was Ravindra Jadeja who played the rescue act.

'Pink ball a challenge for umpires as well'

'Pink ball a challenge for umpires as well'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Sighting the pink ball during the twilight period will be a challenge not only for batsmen but also umpires, says retired Australian umpire Simon Taufel.

Tokyo Olympics athletes won't have to isolate for 14 days on arrival

Tokyo Olympics athletes won't have to isolate for 14 days on arrival

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Athletes arriving in Tokyo for next year's Olympic Games, postponed from 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be exempt from the 14-day isolation period Japan has imposed on anyone arriving from overseas to help stop the virus spreading.

Captain Root to bat at No 3 in Ashes opener

Captain Root to bat at No 3 in Ashes opener

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Ashes debutant Joe Denly confirmed that Joe Root had phoned him this week and said he wants to bat at three, dropping Denly to fourth man in.

Rahane to lead India for Zimbabwe ODIs, T20s; Dhoni, Kohli rested

Rahane to lead India for Zimbabwe ODIs, T20s; Dhoni, Kohli rested

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Ajinkya Rahane was chosen as captain of the depleted Indian team for the limited overs tour to Zimbabwe next month as the selectors decided to rest several seniors including Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli.

South Africa's Maharaj wants to emulate Ashwin, Jadeja

South Africa's Maharaj wants to emulate Ashwin, Jadeja

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

South Africa's most experienced spinner Keshav Maharaj wants to be as consistent as the seasoned Indian duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin during the upcoming three-Test series.

Two new balls system has killed reverse swing in ODIs: Umesh

Two new balls system has killed reverse swing in ODIs: Umesh

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Sachin Tendulkar has called it a "perfect recipe for disaster". Now India pacer Umesh Yadav has condemned the use of two new balls in One-day Internationals, saying it is killing the art of reverse swing while putting fast bowlers at great disadvantage.

'We are backing our bowlers to do the job'

'We are backing our bowlers to do the job'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Backing the team's decision to pick five bowlers on what appears a good batting track, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said the bowling department will certainly use the experience of playing in Australia on the placid wicket in the ongoing one-off Test against Bangladesh in Fatullah.

COVID-19: South Africa to trial unique limited overs tie

COVID-19: South Africa to trial unique limited overs tie

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

"It's a thrilling new format and a match that is working towards a greater good."

Mathews sacked after Asia Cup flop; Chandimal named captain before Eng series

Mathews sacked after Asia Cup flop; Chandimal named captain before Eng series

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The 31-year-old Mathews was renamed as Sri Lanka's limited-overs skipper in January, six months after he relinquished the captaincy for both red and white-ball formats following a home series defeat to Zimbabwe.

REVEALED! Secret to Kohli's record-breaking spree...

REVEALED! Secret to Kohli's record-breaking spree...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Indian swashbuckler Virat Kohli says the added responsibility has left no room for complacency in his batting and that has helped him achieve the record-breaking feat.

I should have got second chance, says tainted Asif

I should have got second chance, says tainted Asif

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Tainted former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif says he wasn't the first nor would be the last to have indulged in spot-fixing and should have been treated better by the Pakistan Cricket Board, which gave "everyone a second chance" except for him. Asif was banned for seven years for his role in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal during Pakistan's tour of England, where he bowled deliberate no balls for money. He also served jail time in the UK after being found guilty along with Mohammad Amir and Salman Butt.

Starc, Lyon rested for T20s against India

Starc, Lyon rested for T20s against India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Australia meet South Africa in a one-off T20 match on the Gold Coast on November 17, before three T20s against India starting in Brisbane on November 21.

Erase records of fixers, says Hadlee

Erase records of fixers, says Hadlee

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Legendary New Zealand cricketer Richard Hadlee believes that players who were involved in making illegal money have let the supporters and fans down and "that's why the penalty must be very severe."

VOTE: India's Sportsperson of 2017

VOTE: India's Sportsperson of 2017

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Srikanth or Sindhu? Advani or Kohli? Or will a 21 year old pip the stars? Vote and tell us who your favourite Indian sportsperson of the year is.