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Sachin Tendulkar 2.0? Chappell Hails Harry Brook

Sachin Tendulkar 2.0? Chappell Hails Harry Brook

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Greg Chappell hails Harry Brook, compares him to Sachin Tendulkar in an ode to England's bright future

BGT: What does the pitch hold for opening Test?

BGT: What does the pitch hold for opening Test?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

There'll be some deterioration, grass will stand up during the game and offer that variable bounce, but in terms of big snake WACA cracks, unfortunately I don't think the weather is going to get us there, says pitch curator Isaac McDonald.

'Bumrah creeps in like a cat burglar; impossible to face'

'Bumrah creeps in like a cat burglar; impossible to face'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Not since the golden era of the West Indies in the 1970s has a touring pace bowler struck fear into the hearts of Australians as much as Jasprit Bumrah.

'Jaiswal will entertain; he will love these pitches'

'Jaiswal will entertain; he will love these pitches'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Hailed as one of Indian cricket's brightest young talents, Yashasvi Jaiswal has made a dazzling start to his Test career.

How McSweeney is preparing for 'unique' Bumrah challenge

How McSweeney is preparing for 'unique' Bumrah challenge

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Australia opener Nathan McSweeney is gearing up for a challenging debut against India's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Target fourth, fifth stump line: Hayden's tip to Indian bowlers

Target fourth, fifth stump line: Hayden's tip to Indian bowlers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Hayden shared his views on how to dismiss the Australian batters at Gabba.

Boxing Day Test: Jadeja says top-order needs to fire

Boxing Day Test: Jadeja says top-order needs to fire

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has called for an improved performance from India's batting unit in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, saying the lack of runs from the top-order builds pressure on the lower-order.

Base of Indian cricket is very strong: Surya

Base of Indian cricket is very strong: Surya

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Following the series win, BCCI secretary Jay Shah tweeted: 'A wonderful end to this series and kudos to our boys for sealing it 3-1!'

'Won't Be Surprised If He's Back Amongst The Runs'

'Won't Be Surprised If He's Back Amongst The Runs'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

'He is putting in the hard yards, he is putting in the effort.'

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Michael Clarke expressed that if star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fail to perform during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, they could retire

'Jaiswal poised to inherit batting excellence of Tendulkar, Kohli': Greg Chappell

'Jaiswal poised to inherit batting excellence of Tendulkar, Kohli': Greg Chappell

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal looks well-placed to carry forward the glorious legacy of batting excellence established by the likes of Sachin Tendukar and Virat Kohli, said former India coach Greg Chappell.

'Adamance' is why Kohli is struggling: Manjrekar

'Adamance' is why Kohli is struggling: Manjrekar

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli's refusal to make changes in his batting to overcome a weakness outside the off-stump has seen his average drop from the 50s to 48.13, says former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar.

'Never seen anyone like him'

'Never seen anyone like him'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

An all-format bowler, Bumrah took five for 30 in a memorable first-innings display and three for 42 in the second innings to guide India to a 295-run win in the Perth Test recently.

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

India didn't use the pink ball to good effect: Gavaskar

India didn't use the pink ball to good effect: Gavaskar

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

India's assistant coach also Ryan ten Doeschate also lauded Starc for his excellent display with the pink ball.

Will Rain Drench India's Hopes in Adelaide?

Will Rain Drench India's Hopes in Adelaide?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

The Adelaide Oval is set to host a thrilling day-night Test match between India and Australia, starting on Friday December 6th.

'Bahut Ho Gaya': Gambhir Warns Team

'Bahut Ho Gaya': Gambhir Warns Team

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

He warned the players that failure to follow his game plans would result in them being dropped from the team.

How Jaiswal prepared for Aussie bouncers...

How Jaiswal prepared for Aussie bouncers...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal's intense and innovative pre-tour training against short-pitched balls at the Thane Stadium contributed to his unbeaten 90 in Perth

Can Jaiswal Break This Tendulkar Record?

Can Jaiswal Break This Tendulkar Record?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal is 282 runs short of Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs by an Indian during a calendar year in Test cricket.

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Will India drop Rohit for the Sydney Test and put Kohli on notice? Or will the team management grant the senior pros a final chance to redeem themselves?

'Rahul performed in SA; he can in Aus too': Gavaskar

'Rahul performed in SA; he can in Aus too': Gavaskar

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar is confident that the stylish K L Rahul can excel on Australian tracks, just like he did in South Africa last year.

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Sunday.

Will Rohit play Mumbai's next Ranji match?

Will Rohit play Mumbai's next Ranji match?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma last played for Mumbai way back in 2015 against Uttar Pradesh.

Warm-up: Gill gets quality match time, Rohit falls early

Warm-up: Gill gets quality match time, Rohit falls early

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Shubman Gill dispelled all doubts about his thumb injury with a stylish fifty even as skipper Rohit Sharma kept cards close to his chest by coming in at No. 4 in India's curtailed pink-ball warm-up game against Prime Minister's XI in Canberra on Sunday.

Day 1 of Australia vs India Boxing Day Test sold out

Day 1 of Australia vs India Boxing Day Test sold out

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The tickets for the opening day of the fourth Test of the between India and Australia at MCG have been sold out.

Was Ashwin pushed out? His retirement signals shift

Was Ashwin pushed out? His retirement signals shift

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Key players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja are expected to consider stepping away from the Test format to make way for a new generation of talent.

Murray sizzles in scorching Perth

Murray sizzles in scorching Perth

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Andy Murray continued his strong build-up in his quest for a maiden Australian Open title with a comfortable victory over Frenchman Benoit Paire in the Hopman Cup mixed-team event in Perth on Monday.

PIX: Jaiswal, Rahul grind Australia, put India on top

PIX: Jaiswal, Rahul grind Australia, put India on top

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Saturday.

Aus bowlers have 'set plans' to tackle Indian batters

Aus bowlers have 'set plans' to tackle Indian batters

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Boland credited his intense rehabilitation for getting him back in the national reckoning.

'I Bowl Faster Than You, Harshit' :)

'I Bowl Faster Than You, Harshit' :)

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The camaraderie between Indian pacer Harshit Rana and Australian speedster Mitchell Starc, former Kolkata Knight Riders teammates, stood out on Day 2.

BCCI makes urgent player swap amidst BGT preparations

BCCI makes urgent player swap amidst BGT preparations

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Yash Dayal has been added to India's reserve pacers' list after Khaleel Ahmed had to be sent back home due to an unspecified niggle.

Labuschagne won't play in practice game vs India

Labuschagne won't play in practice game vs India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Australia's selectors decided against sending any out-of-form batters Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to play for the Prime Minister's XI against India.

'Kohli knows what to do': Du Plessis backs India star

'Kohli knows what to do': Du Plessis backs India star

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Du Plessis backed Kohli, his one-time teammate at Royal Challengers Bangalore, to come back stronger from the struggles, and said retirement is a "very personal" choice.

Kohli is trying a bit too hard: Kumble

Kohli is trying a bit too hard: Kumble

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble believes Virat Kohli is putting too much pressure on himself in his bid to regain form.

Starc's Stunning Pink Ball Record

Starc's Stunning Pink Ball Record

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

In his 13th pink ball Test since 2015, the 34-year-old Australian pacer has taken 72 wickets at an average of 17.

Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer

Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Australia's bowling was of the highest quality on the final day and there were positives in the batting, too, throughout the third Test in Melbourne.

'What Does Gill Contribute To The Team?'

'What Does Gill Contribute To The Team?'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'He has not lived up to expectations.' 'If this was Shubman Gill from Tamil Nadu, he would have been dropped.'

Bumrah, Jadeja, Jaiswal: 3 Indians in ICC's Test XI

Bumrah, Jadeja, Jaiswal: 3 Indians in ICC's Test XI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been recognised for their exceptional performances in 2024 by being named in the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year.

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch said that Alex Carey and Rishabh Pant, two left-handed wicketkeeper-batters will be extremely important for their respective sides during the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.

Spin always plays a role in Adelaide, says curator

Spin always plays a role in Adelaide, says curator

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Adelaide Oval's head curator Damian Hough has also promised a 6mm grass cover to ensure that the pink ball doesn't wear out early during the day-night Test, starting on Friday.