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Will Iyer return to the Test XI? Coach Dravid replies

Will Iyer return to the Test XI? Coach Dravid replies

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Shreyas Iyer could "walk back" into India's playing eleven if he can take the load of a five-day Test. He deserves a spot in the side after playing some under-pressure knocks recently, says Head Coach Rahul Dravid.

Xi Tightens His Grip on POWER

Xi Tightens His Grip on POWER

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The Chinese Communist party's central committee on Thursday, November 11, adopted a landmark resolution on the party's 'major achievements and historic experiences', effectively consolidating CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping's lifelong hold on power.

'Konstas tore MCC coaching manual to shreds'

'Konstas tore MCC coaching manual to shreds'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Sam Konstas had the Indian camp in disbelief with his bold ramp shots off Bumrah

Pakistan 'playing to win' 3rd Test while Aus go unchanged

Pakistan 'playing to win' 3rd Test while Aus go unchanged

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Hazlewood to miss out again as Australia announce unchanged playing XI for final Test

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".'

IPL: DC captain Pant suspended for one match; fined heavily!

IPL: DC captain Pant suspended for one match; fined heavily!

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Rishabh Pant will miss Sunday's crucial match against RCB after he was handed a one-match suspension for maintaining a slow over-rate.

Can KKR edge past Kings XI Punjab in play-off race?

Can KKR edge past Kings XI Punjab in play-off race?

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The two teams are languishing at the bottom half of the table and need a win to keep alive their remote Play-off chances.

Hayden, Waugh shocked by Australia's XI for 1st Test

Hayden, Waugh shocked by Australia's XI for 1st Test

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Australian team management chose Peter Handscomb ahead of Travis Head

Cummins snubbed! Bumrah leads star-studded Test team

Cummins snubbed! Bumrah leads star-studded Test team

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Cricket Australia named Bumrah as the captain of its Test team of the year, which also features Yashasvi Jaiswal.

WTC Final: 'Smith-Head partnership was the difference'

WTC Final: 'Smith-Head partnership was the difference'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believes the 285-run first innings partnership between Steve Smith and Travis Head made the difference in the World Test Championship final.

'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.

Report Card: Bumrah 10/10; Rohit 0/10

Report Card: Bumrah 10/10; Rohit 0/10

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the lone bright spot with a record haul of 32 wickets.

Will India Experiment Against Nepal?

Will India Experiment Against Nepal?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup match against Nepal?

India, China complete disengagement; exchange of sweets on Diwali

India, China complete disengagement; exchange of sweets on Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Following the disengagement, both sides will soon start the coordinated patrolling in their respective areas, sources added.

'Putin And Putin's Elite Hate America'

'Putin And Putin's Elite Hate America'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Putin will not be bound by any kind of deal he would sign with the US.'

Here's why Bumrah was missing in action from 3rd ODI

Here's why Bumrah was missing in action from 3rd ODI

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Bumrah was ruled out of 3rd ODI due to back spasm

'Match-winner Gayle, Mujeeb should get to play for KXIP'

'Match-winner Gayle, Mujeeb should get to play for KXIP'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

KXIP have struggled so far, losing four of their five games, with death bowling proving to be their biggest concern.

2nd T20 PIX: Varma steers India to thrilling win

2nd T20 PIX: Varma steers India to thrilling win

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Tilak Varma smashed an unbeaten half-century to steer India to a thrilling two-wicket victory against England in Chennai on Saturday.

India ditch warm-up match, focus on nets for Aus Tour

India ditch warm-up match, focus on nets for Aus Tour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

India were scheduled to begin their tour of Australia with a closed-door warm-up match against the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led India A at the WACA in Perth from November 15 to 17.

Duleep Trophy: Injured Suryakumar sidelined

Duleep Trophy: Injured Suryakumar sidelined

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Simultaneously, India A and India B will clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in the other match of the competition.

Trinidad Test: Will India Rest Kohli/Rahane?

Trinidad Test: Will India Rest Kohli/Rahane?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against the West Indies?

Pick Your Indian Team For 1st Test

Pick Your Indian Team For 1st Test

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh, starting on Wednesday?

England's Rehan Ahmed to return home for personal reasons

England's Rehan Ahmed to return home for personal reasons

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

England on Friday replaced Ahmed with Shoaib Bashir in their playing XI for the fourth Test.

This is not a holiday: Gavaskar slams Team India

This is not a holiday: Gavaskar slams Team India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

India were thoroughly exposed in their 10-wicket loss in the second Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy with the match ending in less than two-and-a-half days as Australia bounced back to level the five-game series 1-1.

How Can India Deal With Trump 2.0?

How Can India Deal With Trump 2.0?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

It would be a challenge to India's policy makers how to deal with Trump so that mutual economic growth remains sustained and mutual understanding on global issues are not hampered, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Injured Pandya set to miss more World Cup matches

Injured Pandya set to miss more World Cup matches

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

The India all-rounder is yet to recover from his ankle injury that rendered him out of action last week.

1st ODI: Will Dhawan Open With Rohit?

1st ODI: Will Dhawan Open With Rohit?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Who do YOU think should be part of India's playing XI for Tuesday's opening ODI against England?

Will You Choose Pant or Karthik For Australia T20I?

Will You Choose Pant or Karthik For Australia T20I?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first T20 International against Australia at Mohali on Tuesday?

Rashid named in England XI for series opener against India

Rashid named in England XI for series opener against India

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Adil Rashid was, on Tuesday, named as the sole specialist spinner in the England playing XI for the series opener against India, creating more pressure on the leg-spinner after his controversial recall to the Test side.

The 3 big rule changes for IPL 2023

The 3 big rule changes for IPL 2023

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

IPL 2023 is set to witness a tweak in several playing conditions including the time of announcement of the playing XI.

The Ishan Kishan Saga: Did he err by asking for break?

The Ishan Kishan Saga: Did he err by asking for break?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Did Ishan Kishan do the right thing listening to his heart and seeking a break due to mental fatigue?

IPL Auction: Team purse may be raised to Rs 125 crore; 6 retentions likely

IPL Auction: Team purse may be raised to Rs 125 crore; 6 retentions likely

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

IPL's Governing Council will have a meeting with the owners of all 10 franchises in Mumbai on Wednesday to discuss the various key issues of this year's players auction.

Nagpur Test: Will India play three spinners vs Australia?

Nagpur Test: Will India play three spinners vs Australia?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Rahul didn't provide any definitive answers about three key slots in the team -- the wicketkeeper, the third spinner and the number five in the batting order.

Buchi Babu: All eyes on Suryakumar, Shreyas and Sarfaraz

Buchi Babu: All eyes on Suryakumar, Shreyas and Sarfaraz

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Suryakumar Yadav will turn up for Mumbai in their Buchi Babu match against TNCA XI, aiming to get his Test career back on track.

'I'll tell my grandkids I faced Bumrah'

'I'll tell my grandkids I faced Bumrah'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

'(Bumrah) is so unique, and that's with any of the bowlers, really. Every (batter) picks up different cues and goes about it in a different way.'

Should India Pick Kishan, Umran For 2nd ODI?

Should India Pick Kishan, Umran For 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Wednesday's must-win second ODI against Bangladesh?

What The WTC Final Pitch Looks Like

What The WTC Final Pitch Looks Like

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The surface displayed a cover of lush green grass, although it is worth noting that there are still a day remaining until the game begins.

Will India Serve Up Kul-Cha In 1st ODI?

Will India Serve Up Kul-Cha In 1st ODI?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for Sunday's first ODI against South Africa?

Trump 2.0: Tough Navigation Lies Ahead For India

Trump 2.0: Tough Navigation Lies Ahead For India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'As the global economy undergoes significant transformations in 2025, India's ability to navigate the complexities of trade wars, financial realignments, and emerging blocs will be pivotal,' explain Harsh V Pant and Soumya Bhowmik.

Pick Your India Team For New Zealand Semi-Final

Pick Your India Team For New Zealand Semi-Final

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Will India retain the same playing XI?