News for 'Pink Ball Test'

'Ashwin has the right to take his own call'

'Ashwin has the right to take his own call'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

An astute reader of the game both on and off the field, Ashwin might have gauged what was in store going forward and that perhaps made it easier for him to take a call.

Starc Wins Real Duel Against Jaiswal

Starc Wins Real Duel Against Jaiswal

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Talking to broadcasters after the India innings, Starc said he did not really visualise Jaiswal's dismissal.

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.

'Shami can be deadly on any surface, with any ball'

'Shami can be deadly on any surface, with any ball'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Saha said that they haven't yet checked how much movement is on offer as far as pink ball is concerned.

Blow for Australia! Cummins' Champions Trophy in jeopardy

Blow for Australia! Cummins' Champions Trophy in jeopardy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

An injury concern looms over Australian skipper Pat Cummins ahead of next month's Champions Trophy with the pacer set to undergo a scan

Vote! Who will win the 3rd Test?

Vote! Who will win the 3rd Test?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Can the legendary James Anderson and Stuart Broad bowling together in what will clearly be their last Test in India stun the Indians on Thursday afternoon?

Ganguly's key challenges as he returns as CAB president

Ganguly's key challenges as he returns as CAB president

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is set to return unopposed as Cricket Association of Bengal president at its annual general meeting in Kolkata on Monday.

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Head hundred

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Head hundred

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 'Pink-ball' second Test between Australia and India in Adelaide on Saturday.

Sourav Ganguly back as CAB president after 6 years!

Sourav Ganguly back as CAB president after 6 years!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Sourav Ganguly, who previously served as BCCI president from 2019 to 2022, replaced his elder brother Snehasish Ganguly.

'Breakout Star Of This Team'

'Breakout Star Of This Team'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

'No Indian batter has hit more sixes than him against fast bowling in Tests in Australia to date, and he has played only two Tests.'

'Our fast bowlers are now the best in the world'

'Our fast bowlers are now the best in the world'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'The way they are playing, the bowlers we have, this is the best team in the world and I see them winning the World Test Championship.'

'Head's a big boy, he can handle himself'

'Head's a big boy, he can handle himself'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins defends team behaviour, terms Travis Head 'a big boy' who can speak for himself

How Siraj Rediscovered His Love For Bowling

How Siraj Rediscovered His Love For Bowling

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

'Jassibhai told me "Don't run after wickets, just keep bowling consistently in one area and enjoy your bowling".'

'India and England will start on equal terms at Motera'

'India and England will start on equal terms at Motera'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Gambhir added that it will be interesting to see the kind of wicket the teams get as both sides are capable of outclassing each other on the field.

How Australia Floored India At Adelaide Oval

How Australia Floored India At Adelaide Oval

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

The opening day drew more than 50,000 fans making it the fourth highest attendance ever for a day of Test cricket at the Adelaide Oval.

Kohli credits Ganguly for India's Test success

Kohli credits Ganguly for India's Test success

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

'We've learnt to stand up - it all started from Dada's (Sourav Ganguly) team'

Stood there, looked stupid: World chess champ on how he felt during D/N Test

Stood there, looked stupid: World chess champ on how he felt during D/N Test

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

"So... no more chances of going there!" Carlsen replied when he was informed of the result.

Test cricket needed rejuvenation: Ganguly on Day/Night match

Test cricket needed rejuvenation: Ganguly on Day/Night match

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Ganguly said India captain Virat Kohli would be happy to see a full house when he walks out to bat against Bangladesh.

Rahane spells very little ahead of 1st Test

Rahane spells very little ahead of 1st Test

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Rahane spoke about how pink ball's increased pace off the pitch during the 40-50 minutes of the twilight session, will be the biggest challenge for any batsman.

Ponting warns England of whitewash ahead of D/N Test

Ponting warns England of whitewash ahead of D/N Test

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Australia are 1-0 up in the series after an emphatic nine-wicket victory at the Gabba in Brisbane.

Yashasvi Jaiswal named in prestigious TIME100 Next list

Yashasvi Jaiswal named in prestigious TIME100 Next list

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal has earned a spot in TIME magazine's prestigious 'TIME100 Next' list -- recognizing emerging global leaders across various fields.

Ashes: Root backs Burns, Leach to bounce back

Ashes: Root backs Burns, Leach to bounce back

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Both players had a forgettable outing at Brisbane as Australia went 1-0 up in the series.

Nathan McSweeney May Open In India Tests

Nathan McSweeney May Open In India Tests

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

'I'm leaning towards McSweeney now for that opening role at the start of the Australian summer.'

India, Australia women renew Test rivalry after 15 years

India, Australia women renew Test rivalry after 15 years

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The Indian women's cricket team would now go through a trial by fire when it make its day-night Test debut against Australia in the one-off game, starting in Gold Coast on Thursday.

Reverse swing won't be a factor in 3rd Test, says Anderson

Reverse swing won't be a factor in 3rd Test, says Anderson

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

James Anderson might have torn apart India's batting line-up in the opening Test in Chennai but the veteran England pacer doesn't expect reverse swing be a factor in the third day-night Test with the pink ball, starting in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

Australia pacer Hazlewood to miss second Ashes Test

Australia pacer Hazlewood to miss second Ashes Test

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the second Ashes Test in Adelaide with a side injury, Cricket Australia said on Monday.

The Stumps Show: India 1. Australia 1

The Stumps Show: India 1. Australia 1

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The good news is the team management has enough time on hand to think through the defeat and to find answers to the questions Adelaide has thrown up, around both its batting and bowling before the next test begins.

'Batting beauty' likely for fourth Test in Motera

'Batting beauty' likely for fourth Test in Motera

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

The Motera track may have received a lot of flak after the pink ball Test ended inside two days but it is unlikely to attract any severe sanctions from the game's governing body ICC with the pitch for the final game set to be a batting beauty.

'It hurts': Cummins acknowledges humiliation in Perth

'It hurts': Cummins acknowledges humiliation in Perth

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Cummins had no qualms in admitting that his team was thoroughly outplayed in the series opener but he promised to bounce back in Adelaide

Awkward Bumrah is 'The Terminator'

Awkward Bumrah is 'The Terminator'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram explained how Bumrah's release point is at least a foot closer to the batters than any other bowler, making it that much difficult to pick the length.

Should Rohit Sharma return to open?

Should Rohit Sharma return to open?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Rohit, who had missed the first Test, dropped down to the number six spot in the pink ball Test after KL Rahul excelled at the top in the series opener in his absence.

When Starc unsettled Tendulkar

When Starc unsettled Tendulkar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting lauds pacer Mitchell Starc's legacy.

This Australian spinner 'loved watching' Axar bowl

This Australian spinner 'loved watching' Axar bowl

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Australia spinner Ashton Agar said he loved watching Axar Patel bowl in the third Test against England.

We control the final Test if we win this one: Archer

We control the final Test if we win this one: Archer

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The series, tied at 1-1, has added significance with both teams in the hunt for a spot in the World Test Championship final.

India's Adelaide Dilemma: Rahul Or...?

India's Adelaide Dilemma: Rahul Or...?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against Australia in Adelaide?

WTC 2025: India Drop To Third

WTC 2025: India Drop To Third

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Australia stormed to the top of the ICC World Test Championship 2025 standings with a thumping 10-wicket victory over India in the second Test at Adelaide.

Why India have good chance of winning Australia Tests

Why India have good chance of winning Australia Tests

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Former Pakistan captain Pakistan Rameez Raja believes India have a "very good chance" of beating Australia again in the upcoming Test series as the hosts are unlikely to prepare venomous pitches for the high-profile series.

Rohit taking no chances with Shami's fitness

Rohit taking no chances with Shami's fitness

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

The 34-year-old Shami, who last played for India in the ODI World Cup final in November 2023, was forced into the long layoff due to an ankle injury that needed surgery.

Respect, but no fear: Lyon on facing Indian superstars

Respect, but no fear: Lyon on facing Indian superstars

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'We have nothing but respect for every Indian cricketer who takes the field on Friday'

'He lied': Siraj slams Head for send-off comments

'He lied': Siraj slams Head for send-off comments

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

India pacer Mohammed Siraj broke his silence on the controversial send-off and war of words with Travis Head.