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India's weak bowling could cost series: Pujara warns

India's weak bowling could cost series: Pujara warns

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

The Indian team in Australia lacks a bowling attack that is good enough to take 20 wickets in a Test, Cheteshwar Pujara said

Bumrah 'trying to help in-transition' bowling attack

Bumrah 'trying to help in-transition' bowling attack

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

In response, the visitors were 51/4 on a rain-hit third day with questions being raised about batters' technique and the quality of bowling, save for Bumrah.

Hazlewood goes past Thomson in wickets tally

Hazlewood goes past Thomson in wickets tally

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

With the wickets of Wriddhiman Saha and Ravichandran Ashwin again in a single over, Hazlewood became the 18th Australian bowler to reach 200 Test scalps.

We expected Motera wicket to hold up little longer than it did: Silverwood

We expected Motera wicket to hold up little longer than it did: Silverwood

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The Motera pitch came in for sharp criticism from some former players after England were bowled out for 112 and 81 in the two innings as India crushed them by 10 wickets to grab a 2-1 lead

Steve Smith begins mind games ahead of 1st Test

Steve Smith begins mind games ahead of 1st Test

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'India not the strongest bowling unit without Ishant Sharma'

5 things Bangladesh must do to prepare for 2020 season

5 things Bangladesh must do to prepare for 2020 season

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

'We will play about 10 Tests next year and hopefully we will put up much improved show'

#SpiritOfCricket: Indian physio attends to Bangladesh's Nayeem

#SpiritOfCricket: Indian physio attends to Bangladesh's Nayeem

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Then, physio Patel came down to the crease to attend to Bangladesh's lower-order batter.

Rahane brought calmness in the dressing room: Ashwin

Rahane brought calmness in the dressing room: Ashwin

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Ajinkya Rahane brought calmness in the dressing room in the absence of regular captain Virat Kohli, spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said on Tuesday after India recorded an epic series-levelling win in the second Test, in Melbourne, on Tuesday.

India's Smriti Mandhana is ICC women's Cricketer of the Year!

India's Smriti Mandhana is ICC women's Cricketer of the Year!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'A recognition of such high class from the global governing body of cricket in an exceptional and difficult year will motivate me to continue to better my game and contribute to Team India's success going forward.'

England dominate New Zealand on Day 1 of first Test

England dominate New Zealand on Day 1 of first Test

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

New Zealand were in trouble at 37 for 3 at stumps in reply to England's declared first innings total of 325 for 9 at Bay Oval, with seven wickets tumbling in a frantic evening session.

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.

Misbah pleased with Pakistan's performance in 2nd Test

Misbah pleased with Pakistan's performance in 2nd Test

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Misbah praised wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan's gutsy and fighting 72 that came off 222 balls and included seven fours.

'Indian batsmen capable of handing Aussie chin music'

'Indian batsmen capable of handing Aussie chin music'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Shubman Gill said it can be 'quite intimidating' to play cricket in Australia but asserted that his team will not back down when faced with either sledging or short-pitched deliveries during the four-Test series, starting in Adelaide on December 17.

Smith backs day-night Test, says he gave SA no negative feedback

Smith backs day-night Test, says he gave SA no negative feedback

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Cricket Australia has bolstered its campaign to host a day-night Test against South Africa later this year by publishing an interview with captain Steve Smith in which he backed the proposed fixture.

I spoke to Prithvi about life beyond cricket: Tendulkar

I spoke to Prithvi about life beyond cricket: Tendulkar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

He has been a model sportsman all his life and it was hardly a surprise when Sachin Tendulkar became a guide to the young Prithvi Shaw, helping him deal with life on 22 yards and off it during a rough patch. The 20-year-old Shaw had a sensational Test debut as the second youngest Test centurion from India before an ankle injury and a failed dope test kept him out for 16 months.

'Fulfilled', Pakistan's Azhar Ali to retire post Eng series

'Fulfilled', Pakistan's Azhar Ali to retire post Eng series

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'From being a kid who started as a leg-spinner to becoming a mainstay in the Test batting line-up, I had the loveliest moments of my life that I will cherish forever.

Talk about players not pitches: Rohit to experts

Talk about players not pitches: Rohit to experts

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

The second Test pitch led to some sort of criticism from former players like Michael Vaughan and Mark Waugh and the duo termed the pitch as 'sub-standard'.

'This unfit pitch was no advert for Test cricket - India should be docked WTC points'

'This unfit pitch was no advert for Test cricket - India should be docked WTC points'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

England on Thursday suffered an embarrassing 10-wicket defeat in the third Test against India on a spin-friendly Motera track to go down 1-2 in the four-match series and the result garnered varied reactions from the British media.

New Zealand gear up for first day-night Test against England

New Zealand gear up for first day-night Test against England

Rediff.com27 May 2016

New Zealand will host their first day-night Test when England tour the country in early 2018, pending final approval from both teams.

Unstoppable Axar equals Doshi's record

Unstoppable Axar equals Doshi's record

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Left-arm spinner Axar Patel enjoyed a dream start to Test cricket as he equalled the record of former spinner Dilip Doshi for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in his debut series.

Prospect of floodlit Tests fades into distance

Prospect of floodlit Tests fades into distance

Rediff.com22 May 2010

Floodlit day-night Test cricket receded further into the distance Friday when the International Cricket Council (ICC) said at least 18 months' research needs to be done on different coloured balls.

Mithali asks for more Tests for Indian women's team

Mithali asks for more Tests for Indian women's team

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

India women's team captain Mithali Raj said she took advice of other cricketers to better prepare for the longest format ahead of the one-off Test against England, starting in Bristol on Wednesday.

'Felt I was making my debut all over again'

'Felt I was making my debut all over again'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'There's an innings to go and I'm looking forward to the entire Test series. It's a great opportunity for me.'

Virat has agreed to play Day/Night Tests: Ganguly

Virat has agreed to play Day/Night Tests: Ganguly

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sourav Ganguly revealed on Friday that India skipper Virat Kohli is open to the idea of playing day-night Tests. His comments come following a meeting with Kohli, in Mumbai on Thursday, during which the idea was floated.

India ready to play day-night Test in Australia: Kohli

India ready to play day-night Test in Australia: Kohli

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

With day-night Tests seen as a possible solution to Test cricket's dwindling attendances, Australia are hopeful that India will agree to play one at the Gabba this year.

Pujara breaks Root's record in Adelaide

Pujara breaks Root's record in Adelaide

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Becomes first batter to face most balls against Australia in the last decade.

Rohit will look to better his stats against Australia

Rohit will look to better his stats against Australia

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

The biggest positives with the bat in Perth were Virat Kohli regaining his rhythm and Jaiswal's coming of age hundred in his debut Test in Australia. Both will look to build on those significant gains in Adelaide.

Why Ashwin could be key for India

Why Ashwin could be key for India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Ashwin doesn't have the best record overseas -- in Australia alone he's got 27 wickets from 7 matches at an average of 48 and a best of 4 for 105.

Ponting, Lehmann back under-fire Burns to open in Adelaide

Ponting, Lehmann back under-fire Burns to open in Adelaide

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Burns made his debut in the 2014 Boxing Day Test when Lehmann was Australia's head coach. The right-handed batsman has been Australia's first choice as opening batsman alongside David Warner.

Rohit, Pujara face Ashwin first time under lights

Rohit, Pujara face Ashwin first time under lights

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

With only two training sessions possible under lights before the day/night Test at the Eden Gardens starting November 22, the Indian team is trying to make most of the time at their disposal.

Lot to learn from Ashwin, Axar: Leach

Lot to learn from Ashwin, Axar: Leach

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

'He (Ashwin) will bowl to the same spot but the way it gets there and whether it hits the seam or hits the lacquer varies and the ball reacts very differently.'

Kohli equals Ponting for most tons as captain

Kohli equals Ponting for most tons as captain

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

The Indian captain also went past the former Australian captain for most Test centuries as skipper.

Dominant India make it 12 in a row!

Dominant India make it 12 in a row!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

A dominant India bulldozed Bangladesh by an innings and 46 runs in their first ever day-night Test with the pink ball to record their 12th home series win in a row.

2nd Test: Brook, Root hammer New Zealand on Day 1

2nd Test: Brook, Root hammer New Zealand on Day 1

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Brook has now scored four centuries in his past five Tests

India to play 13 home Tests in 2016-17; Duleep Trophy under lights

India to play 13 home Tests in 2016-17; Duleep Trophy under lights

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Thursday announced five new Test venues as Rajkot, Vizag, Pune, Dharamsala, Ranchi and Indore were named as hosts for the first time, for the forthcoming season where India will be playing thirteen Test matches, eight One-Day Internationals, and three T20 Internationals.

'Bumrah Is A One-Man Army!'

'Bumrah Is A One-Man Army!'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'Every game that he has been part of, where India has won across formats, you will see that Bumrah has left a big imprint on that game.'

Check out India's tour of Australia schedule

Check out India's tour of Australia schedule

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Ending weeks of speculation, Cricket Australia on Thursday confirmed that India will make the trip Down Under starting October this year for an assignment comprising four Tests, along with three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals.

'Shreyas had big shoes to fill and will be better now'

'Shreyas had big shoes to fill and will be better now'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma was all praise for Shreyas Iyer, saying the promising batter had big shoes to fill following the axing of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane and grabbed the opportunity with both hands in the just-concluded Test series against Sri Lanka.

Burns cleared for second Test, Pucovski ruled out

Burns cleared for second Test, Pucovski ruled out

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

With Australia grappling with injuries in the run-up to the series, there were doubts that Burns too might join the list but scans cleared all fears

Shami to keep things simple in 2nd Test

Shami to keep things simple in 2nd Test

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir said the Men in Blue have a complete bowling unit with quality spinners and pacers in their ranks.