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Should Kohli Continue As Opener?

Should Kohli Continue As Opener?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Afghanistan?

Rohit: 'Staying cool, calm' key to semi-final success

Rohit: 'Staying cool, calm' key to semi-final success

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Rohit Sharma expressed the team's determination to maintain composure and simplicity as they prepare for the high-stakes T20 World Cup semi-final against England

Asia Cup: Will India bring in Pant/Ashwin against Hong Kong?

Asia Cup: Will India bring in Pant/Ashwin against Hong Kong?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Do you think India should make any changes to their playing XI for Wednesday's Asia Cup match against Hong Kong?

Pant slapped with hefty fine after IPL disaster

Pant slapped with hefty fine after IPL disaster

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Pant was guilty of maintaining a slow-over in the game against Kolkata Knight Riders in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.

WTC Final: Baffled Tendulkar fails to understand...

WTC Final: Baffled Tendulkar fails to understand...

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar found senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's exclusion from India's playing XI for the World Test Championship final baffling.

Lack of depth in bowling reserves leaves India exposed

Lack of depth in bowling reserves leaves India exposed

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

The cupboard is bare and it will take some time to prepare another cracking line-up that can match the aura of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma.

England players meet the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala

England players meet the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Zak Crawley, Tom Hartley, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Gus Atkinson and assistant coach Marcus Trescothick met the Dalai Lama at his residence.

'I beat both Rohit and Kohli in the nets'

'I beat both Rohit and Kohli in the nets'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Himanshu Singh said the confidence stemming from his experience of bowling against Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma during the pre-season net sessions in Chennai is now reflecting in his outings in the Ranji Trophy.

'We really miss Virat Kohli'

'We really miss Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

India skipper Rohit Sharma already stated that the way England plays isn't their concern but the sub plot of the five-match series will be England's 'Bazball' vs India's spin.

South Africa-bound Easwaran dreams of India debut

South Africa-bound Easwaran dreams of India debut

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The 28-year-old, who was ruled out of Vijay Hazare Trophy because of a split webbing in his right hand, has been picked for touring India 'A' squad to South Africa.

Rohit's Form Dips, SRH's Batters Flop!

Rohit's Form Dips, SRH's Batters Flop!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

As IPL 2025 enters a crucial phase, both Rohit Sharma and SRH's misfiring stars are running out of time and excuses.

Nagpur Test: Cummins, Rohit play down pitch talks

Nagpur Test: Cummins, Rohit play down pitch talks

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Rohit shot down suggestions that India had rolled out a 'doctored pitch' for the contest.

ODI World Cup: Kohli, Babar in Sthalekar's first five for dream XI

ODI World Cup: Kohli, Babar in Sthalekar's first five for dream XI

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Two-time World Cup winner and ICC Hall of Famer Lisa Sthalekar has revealed the first five players she would select if choosing a dream ODI XI with the World Cup 2023 just a month away.

Vihari opens up on Test team silence: What's going on?

Vihari opens up on Test team silence: What's going on?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Hanuma Vihari is eying a Test comeback by capping off the Ranji Trophy season on a strong note.

'This is a very historic moment for all Afghan women'

'This is a very historic moment for all Afghan women'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Afghanistan women set to return to cricket field after four-year wait.

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'He is one of the most down-to-earth and hardworking guys I know, and that's true of all superstars, including Bachchan sahab.'

Will Overtons Be First Twins To Play A Test For England?

Will Overtons Be First Twins To Play A Test For England?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Pace bowler Jamie Overton earned his maiden international call-up as he joined his twin Craig in the England squad for the third Test against New Zealand, starting at Headingley at Leeds from June 23.

How Ranji Trophy sparked Sundar's dream Test return!

How Ranji Trophy sparked Sundar's dream Test return!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Washington Sundar made a dream return to Test cricket with a sensational spell of 7/59 against New Zealand, in his first Test since March 2021.

Tendulkar only Indian in Clarke's best Test XI

Tendulkar only Indian in Clarke's best Test XI

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Legendary spinner Shane Warne and South Africa's Dale Steyn have been named alongside one another by former Australian skipper Michael Clarke in his best ever Test side.

'Want to prepare for crunch moments in next 18 months'

'Want to prepare for crunch moments in next 18 months'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

In the next 18 months, India will play several marquee events including the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series against Australia in November, next year's ICC Champions Trophy and a possible appearance in the World Test Championship Final in June.

Bangladesh Tests: Will Pant Edge Out Jurel?

Bangladesh Tests: Will Pant Edge Out Jurel?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Rishabh Pant last played a Test match in December 2022 before a serious car crash saw him sidelined for nearly two years.

No confirmation yet on Rohit's availability for Perth Test: Gambhir

No confirmation yet on Rohit's availability for Perth Test: Gambhir

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

K L Rahul or Abhimanyu Easwaran will open the batting for India if captain Rohit Sharma is not available for the first Test against Australia in Perth, said head coach Gautam Gambhir.

India Arrive In Canberra For Game

India Arrive In Canberra For Game

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Buoyed by their win in the first Test in Perth, the Indian cricket team arrived in Canberra for the mid-series two-day game against the Australia Prime Minister's XI on November 30 and December 1 ahead of the Pink Ball Test in Adelaide on December 6.

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.

'Kings XI Punjab not willing to play in Dharamsala'

'Kings XI Punjab not willing to play in Dharamsala'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) said Kings XI Punjab are not willing to play in Dharamsala as they have not received any positive response from the state government. HPCA public relations officer Sanjay Sharma said that after waiting for HP government's reply for the last nine days, Kings XI Punjab wrote a letter yesterday to Rajeev Shukla and said they want their three matches to be played in Mohali now and not Dharamsala. Sharma said, "The government did not give any security assurance in 2014, as a result the matches went to Cuttack. Kings XI made Cuttack their home ground. And in 2015 they had to choose Pune as their home ground. Now when Pune has its own team, Kings XI faced problem with the ground and had opted for Nagpur as their second ground. Due to water scarcity, matches were shifted outside Maharashtra and they approached us.

Sunil Narine joins Club 500!

Sunil Narine joins Club 500!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Sunil Narine became the fourth player and just the second spinner to make 500 appearances in T20 format.

Ponting ecstatic after Punjab's 'season-defining' win

Ponting ecstatic after Punjab's 'season-defining' win

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings' (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting on Tuesday said his team's thrilling 16-run win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) could be a "season-defining" victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

VOTE For Ananya's Best Performance

VOTE For Ananya's Best Performance

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

So far, her appeal's limited to OTT but with Kesari 2, the 26 year old charms the big screen as well.

Will Rohit's captaincy lead India to victory at Gabba?

Will Rohit's captaincy lead India to victory at Gabba?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

With the series locked at 1-1, Brisbane could well decide the course of the rubber and whether Rohit's men would continue to be the master of their fate in the ongoing World Test Championship.

'US Wants To Use India To Beat Up China'

'US Wants To Use India To Beat Up China'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'Don't play the American game... India is too big for a US game.'

India erred by picking 4 spinners for T20 World Cup?

India erred by picking 4 spinners for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Former spinner Harbhajan Singh believes India made a mistake by picking four spinners for the T20 World Cup.

No Place For Kohli In This 2024 Side!

No Place For Kohli In This 2024 Side!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

No Shubhman Gill or Hardik Pandya either in Sanjay Manjrekar's T20 World Cup team.

Gill calls his young team a 'great bunch of players'

Gill calls his young team a 'great bunch of players'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Shubman Gill was happy to tick off the 'chase' box from his skipper's check list

Warner urges Aussie stars to 'be brave' like Konstas

Warner urges Aussie stars to 'be brave' like Konstas

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Lavishing praise on young Sam Konstas, former opener David Warner has urged Australia's senior players to adopt a similar aggressive approach when facing Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah

Aussie Minister Is A Huge Fan Of Kohli

Aussie Minister Is A Huge Fan Of Kohli

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Tim Watts had his fan boy moment on Friday when he caught up with Virat Kohli during the Indian team's visit to Parliament house in Canberra.

Can New Zealand break India's dominance?

Can New Zealand break India's dominance?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Tom Latham's first challenge as captain will be the three Tests in Bengaluru, Pune, and Mumbai over the next three weeks, followed by hosting England for three matches at home.

Shami To Miss First 2 Tests Vs England

Shami To Miss First 2 Tests Vs England

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

India are unlikely to rush Shami back into the playing XI as the five Test series against England could be played on turning tracks.

Who is Akash Deep?

Who is Akash Deep?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Akash was standing near the boundary ropes having finished his spell during Bengal's Ranji Trophy match against Kerala in Thumba. Applause from his Bengal team-mates gave him the news he had been waiting for -- his maiden Test call-up.

West Indies aim to spoil Anderson's farewell

West Indies aim to spoil Anderson's farewell

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The Caribbean side will back themselves to spoil James Anderson's farewell Test after breaching Australia's fortress, The Gabba, earlier this year.

Jaiswal as all-rounder at T20 WC?

Jaiswal as all-rounder at T20 WC?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden also wants Kohli to bat as much as possible in the powerplay.