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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?

Struggling CSK, Punjab Kings in battle for survival

Struggling CSK, Punjab Kings in battle for survival

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Punjab Kings are placed eighth while Chennai Super Kings occupy the penultimate slot in the 10-team IPL points table.

Injury-marred India await SL for white-ball series

Injury-marred India await SL for white-ball series

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Jasprit Bumrah was declared fit and was available for selection, but the selectors don't want to rush him back.

Dhawan returns as India eye series sweep vs WI

Dhawan returns as India eye series sweep vs WI

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The returning Shikhar Dhawan will add more firepower to a ruthless India, who are faced with the problem of plenty, as they eye a clean sweep of West Indies in an inconsequential third and final ODI in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Shreyas is latest, but Sehwag tops!

Shreyas is latest, but Sehwag tops!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

16 Indian batters have scored a century on Test debut. Many did not score a hundred again in their Test careers. Rajneesh Gupta's fascinating facts on the members of the elite club of debutant centurions.

Is Pant a better option in the middle-order or as opener?

Is Pant a better option in the middle-order or as opener?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

India have uncapped players like pacer Avesh Khan, leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi in the squad and Rathour said the focus is more on winning the series than giving chance to the youngsters.

Arshdeep reveals how he perfected the yorker

Arshdeep reveals how he perfected the yorker

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Delighted to earn a maiden national call-up, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh said bowling to the big-hitting Punjab Kings batters in the nets helped him perfect his yorkers.

Should India give Kohli a break?

Should India give Kohli a break?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

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

Difficult for us but we decided to stay on and play: Dhawan

Difficult for us but we decided to stay on and play: Dhawan

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

India captain Shikhar Dhawan on Thursday indicated that there was an option of not playing the T20 International series after losing nine players to COVID-19 related isolation but they chose the difficult route of playing with only five specialist batsmen.

PIX: Dhawan & Co quarantine in Mumbai ahead of SL tour

PIX: Dhawan & Co quarantine in Mumbai ahead of SL tour

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

India's white ball squad, led by Shikhar Dhawan, arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday as they began their two-week quarantine ahead of their tour of Sri Lanka next month.

India to undergo training camp in Australia ahead of WC

India to undergo training camp in Australia ahead of WC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Up to five members of the T20 World Cup team, including the standbys, have never played in Australia's premier cricket league. Suryakumar Yadav, Harshal Patel (who travelled once with the U-19s in 2009), Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Hooda (who travelled once with the U-19s in 2013), and Ravi Bishnoi are the individuals mentioned. These matches could help them adjust.

1st ODI: All eyes on skipper KL Rahul as India get ready to steamroll Zimbabwe

1st ODI: All eyes on skipper KL Rahul as India get ready to steamroll Zimbabwe

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Rahul would like to make full use of the game time he gets as an opener during the three games against Zimbabwe

It's perform or perish for Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings

It's perform or perish for Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Winless after four games, Mumbai Indians will be desperate to reverse the trend when they face Punjab Kings in the IPL 2022 match in Pune on Wednesday.

K L Rahul: Prasad-Chopra Spat Heats Up

K L Rahul: Prasad-Chopra Spat Heats Up

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'No Aakash, nothing is lost in translation. In your 12-minute video, you have called me an agenda peddler because it didn't suit your narrative.'

Play-offs at stake as DC and PBKS clash in must-win game

Play-offs at stake as DC and PBKS clash in must-win game

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Punjab are seventh on the points table with 12 points. The Capitals also have a dozen points and are fifth

IPL: Will Kohli bounce back to form against Punjab Kings?

IPL: Will Kohli bounce back to form against Punjab Kings?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore, who have found much-needed momentum towards the business end of IPL 2022, will back themselves to ride past an inconsistent Punjab Kings and get closer to a play-off spot.

Fearless India look to carry T20 template into ODIs

Fearless India look to carry T20 template into ODIs

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'For us, the aim is to understand white-ball cricket, how to play, new guys are playing. 50 over is an extension of T20. Maybe you take less risk in ODIs as compared to T20 cricket but you have to take it.'

COVID-hit Gaikwad recovers, out of isolation

COVID-hit Gaikwad recovers, out of isolation

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Ruturaj hasn't been included in the T20 squad and, in all likelihood, will now turn out for his home state in the upcoming Ranji Trophy.

Suryakumar closes in on top spot in ICC T20I rankings

Suryakumar closes in on top spot in ICC T20I rankings

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Suryakumar Yadav, who scored a 44-ball 76 in the third T20 International against the West Indies on Tuesday, moved within two rating points of top-ranked Pakistan captain Babar Azam.

The Ageless Wonders Of IPL 2023

The Ageless Wonders Of IPL 2023

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

In a world where age and form seem to be at odds with each other, these IPL veterans defied expectations wrote their own narratives and left us all marveling at their incredible staying power.

Will India include Venkatesh Iyer for 1st ODI?

Will India include Venkatesh Iyer for 1st ODI?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

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

IPL Preview: Running out of time, Punjab face GT

IPL Preview: Running out of time, Punjab face GT

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Gujarat are clearly the team to beat in the competition having won eight out of nine games.

Punjab Kings aim to stifle in-form Lucknow captain Rahul

Punjab Kings aim to stifle in-form Lucknow captain Rahul

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Punjab Kings would be keen to put brakes on Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul's rollicking batting form during their IPL 2022 match on Friday.

Dhawan-led Indian team departs for Sri Lanka tour

Dhawan-led Indian team departs for Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The second-string Indian led by Shikhar Dhawan departed for Colombo on Monday for their limited overs against Sri Lanka next month.

Lockdown dance: Can you shake it like Chahal, Dhawan?

Lockdown dance: Can you shake it like Chahal, Dhawan?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

With no action on the field due to the coronavirus outbreak, our cricketers are keeping their fans entertained on social media during the lockdown.

Pandya captain for SL T20s; Dhawan axed from ODIs

Pandya captain for SL T20s; Dhawan axed from ODIs

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

All-rounder Hardik Pandya was named as India's T20I captain for the three-match series against Sri Lanka, with Rohit Sharma retaining the ODI leadership role.

Faf du Plessis Leads The MVP Race

Faf du Plessis Leads The MVP Race

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2023 after Game 33.

Top Performers: Delhi's Spin Trio

Top Performers: Delhi's Spin Trio

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

It was a spirited performance from the Delhi Capitals bowlers as they rallied their team to a thumping nine wicket victory against Punjab Kings at the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

IPL Poll: SRH vs DC: Who will win?

IPL Poll: SRH vs DC: Who will win?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

Game 20 in IPL 2021 will see the Sunrisers Hyderabad take on the Delhi Capitals at Chennai (the game begins at 7.30 pm IST).

Turning Point: DC's flying start

Turning Point: DC's flying start

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Delhi Capitals Openers Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw ensured they scored at over 10-an-over in the Powerplay.

We still need to try a few more things: DC captain Pant

We still need to try a few more things: DC captain Pant

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Along with Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw also played a quickfire knock of 39 runs. For Punjab Kings, Chris Jordon, Harpreet Brar, and Riley Meredith returned with one wicket each. With this win, Delhi Capitals has moved to the first spot in the points table with 12 points from 8 games while Punjab Kings remain in sixth place with six points.

IPL PIX: COVID-stricken Delhi Capitals thrash Punjab

IPL PIX: COVID-stricken Delhi Capitals thrash Punjab

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Delhi Capitals showed remarkable resilience to overcome the COVID-19 crisis in their camp and hand Punjab Kings a nine-wicket thrashing in the Indian Premier League match at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

How Rahul is adapting to wicketkeeper-batter role in ODIs

How Rahul is adapting to wicketkeeper-batter role in ODIs

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The 30-year-old, a regular India Test opener, now not only dons the wicketkeeping gloves in the absence of injured Rishabh Pant, but has also been pushed to No 5 in the batting order, with Shubman Gill occupying the opening slot.

IPL Auction: Stokes, Curran, Green set for big pay day

IPL Auction: Stokes, Curran, Green set for big pay day

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Intense bidding is expected to be the order of the day when 10 teams jostle to grab their preferred players in the IPL players' auction in Kochi on Friday.

Turning Point: Smith's Dropped Catch

Turning Point: Smith's Dropped Catch

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Had Rawat taken the catch and dismissed Smith, there is every possibility that RCB could have defended its total in the final overs of the game.

Six captains in eight months wasn't planned: Dravid

Six captains in eight months wasn't planned: Dravid

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Dravid took over, India have had Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya as national captains

How Punjab Kings are looking to build a strong team

How Punjab Kings are looking to build a strong team

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

o get the players of their choice.

14-day quarantine in Mumbai for SL-bound Indian team

14-day quarantine in Mumbai for SL-bound Indian team

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

India's white ball squad, led by Shikhar Dhawan, will quarantine in Mumbai from June 14 to 28 and undergo six RT-PCR tests on alternate days before flying off to Colombo for the six-match series against Sri Lanka, starting on July 13.

IPL 2022: SRH eye fourth win, run into Punjab Kings

IPL 2022: SRH eye fourth win, run into Punjab Kings

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

SRH and PBKS will go all out to snap the two crucial points to nose ahead in the race for play-offs.

Dhawan wants to play for 'next three years at least'

Dhawan wants to play for 'next three years at least'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'My focus is about the journey and not the destination, it is more about how I am refining myself as a cricketer and how consistently am I performing and as a leader, how am I growing.'