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'People are only blaming Gambhir, feels like agenda': Kotak

'People are only blaming Gambhir, feels like agenda': Kotak

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak is livid with the criticism that has been directed towards head coach Gautam Gambhir after India's defeat to South Africa in the opening Test.

Does Rohit Sharma really want to play Vijay Hazare?

Does Rohit Sharma really want to play Vijay Hazare?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

No communication from Rohit on playing Vijay Hazare for Mumbai: MCA official

India look to regroup vs SA as focus shifts to white ball

India look to regroup vs SA as focus shifts to white ball

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The focus is to bring momentum back into the Indian dressing room: Morne Morkel

How dominant Proteas drove India on the back foot

How dominant Proteas drove India on the back foot

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

In India's first innings, only Yashasvi Jaiswal (58 off 97 balls) and Washington Sundar (48 off 92 balls) could contribute substantially as the home team suffered a batting collapse after starting the day at 9 for no loss.

'Quite poor...' Kumble slams India's batting approach

'Quite poor...' Kumble slams India's batting approach

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Application required in Test cricket was missing, says Kumble after India's batting collapse

Red-hot Shami reminds selectors of his worth with another fifer

Red-hot Shami reminds selectors of his worth with another fifer

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The senior Indian seamer had previously returned seven wickets in their previous match against Uttarakhand, and he now has 15 wickets in just two matches.

After Aussie snub, Jaiswal eyes Ranji redemption in Jaipur

After Aussie snub, Jaiswal eyes Ranji redemption in Jaipur

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

India's opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to feature for Mumbai's Elite Group D fixture against Rajasthan in Jaipur in the third round of the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy, scheduled to commence on November 1.

Bumrah Vs Rabada: Battle Of Fire At Eden!

Bumrah Vs Rabada: Battle Of Fire At Eden!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The series promises a fascinating duel between the two modern-day pace greats.

Bank returns 57 lakh to TMC MP that was stolen in fraud

Bank returns 57 lakh to TMC MP that was stolen in fraud

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

The money that was allegedly siphoned by fraudsters from Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee's dormant account with a nationalised bank earlier this week has been credited back to him by the bank authorities, the politician said.

Mhatre replaces Jaiswal in Mumbai Ranji squad

Mhatre replaces Jaiswal in Mumbai Ranji squad

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Mhatre replaces Jaiswal in Mumbai squad for Ranji Trophy fixture against Himachal Pradesh

Pant or Rahul? India face ODI captaincy conundrum

Pant or Rahul? India face ODI captaincy conundrum

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Gill may miss ODI series due to unhealed neck injury; Rahul, Pant in line for ODI captaincy

How India's Turning Pitch Gamble Backfired

How India's Turning Pitch Gamble Backfired

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir mounted a strong defence of the tough Eden Gardens pitch despite losing to South Africa in the first Test.

'Unfortunate! Unproven people deciding Ro-Ko future'

'Unfortunate! Unproven people deciding Ro-Ko future'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh finds it a bit unfortunate that the future of legends like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is being decided by "people who have not achieved much" but he nonetheless expects the duo to carry on till the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Test series offers Gill, Bavuma stage to prove a point

Test series offers Gill, Bavuma stage to prove a point

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

South Africa are the World Test champions and skipper Temba Bavuma wants them to play like it and prove their credentials in the two-Test series against India beginning on Friday.

Braving trauma, Kolkata rape survivor student appears for exams

Braving trauma, Kolkata rape survivor student appears for exams

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

A senior official from the state's higher education department said all necessary arrangements had been made to ensure that she could "write her papers feeling safe and secure".

Will Jurel play as specialist batter in SA Tests?

Will Jurel play as specialist batter in SA Tests?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

The last time two specialist keepers played together in a Test was in 1986, when Kiran More and Chandrakant Pandit featured in the same XI, with Pandit playing as a batter.

Rs 1-2 Crore Buys That May Decide IPL 2026

Rs 1-2 Crore Buys That May Decide IPL 2026

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

While big buys grabbed attention, several franchises quietly walked away with proven performers at throwaway prices -- the kind of signings that often make the difference between mid-table finishes and title runs.

'We're not a fast-bowling nation anymore': SA coach

'We're not a fast-bowling nation anymore': SA coach

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

South Africa coach Shukri Conrad was overwhelmed to see his spinners rule the roost in the first Test against India at the Eden Gardens, signalling to him that the Rainbow Nation is no longer an exclusive "fast bowling country" and hoped that a lot more slow bowlers will emerge.

Jadeja hits elite milestone, equals Kapil Dev

Jadeja hits elite milestone, equals Kapil Dev

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Jadeja completes 4,000 Test runs, enters elite all-round club

Bengal SIR redraws voter map with over 58 lakh deletions

Bengal SIR redraws voter map with over 58 lakh deletions

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The Election Commission released the names of deleted voters in West Bengal ahead of the publication of the draft electoral rolls for the upcoming assembly elections.

Trophies, Transition, Heartbreak: Team India's Roller Coaster 2025

Trophies, Transition, Heartbreak: Team India's Roller Coaster 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

While the white-ball trophy cabinet kept getting heavier, Team India's fortunes in Test cricket swung wildly between hope and despair in 2025.

Why first-innings runs will be crucial in Guwahati

Why first-innings runs will be crucial in Guwahati

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

India's strategy of playing two fast bowlers, one pace bowling all-rounder, and three spinners could possibly come in handy on this surface.

Gill is the captain India has been waiting for ...

Gill is the captain India has been waiting for ...

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Ganguly lauded Gill's leadership during India's tour of England, noting the challenge of captaining at a young age in such conditions

Kali Puja Has Kolkata's Heart

Kali Puja Has Kolkata's Heart

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Ma Durga might be the city's most celebrated annual visitor, but Kali is the resident Goddess, notes Sandip Roy.

India Need To Be Wary Of The World Champions

India Need To Be Wary Of The World Champions

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

South Africa will aim for their first Test victory in India in more than 15 years.

'India does not have to make turning wickets...'

'India does not have to make turning wickets...'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes said that Team India does not need to prepare turning wickets as they can bowl out their opponents with their pace line-up and having another spin-friendly wicket for the second Test against South Africa will be a "big test of their ability".

Tea Before Lunch! Guwahati Test To Break Norm

Tea Before Lunch! Guwahati Test To Break Norm

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

A Test match in India usually starts at 9:30 am and the day's play ends at 4:30 pm, while the game in Guwahati will begin at 9 am and end at 4 pm.

'If You Want Wickets That Turn From Day 1...'

'If You Want Wickets That Turn From Day 1...'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'When you are playing on spin-friendly pitches, you need to prepare differently.'

Sudharsan, Jurel's unique one-pad method to counter spin in nets!

Sudharsan, Jurel's unique one-pad method to counter spin in nets!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel faced spinners while wearing only one pad to counter the turning deliveries, a method that comes with an element of risk, in Kolkata on Monday.

IND-SA 4th T20I called off as smog engulfs Lucknow

IND-SA 4th T20I called off as smog engulfs Lucknow

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was called off on Wednesday owing to poor visibility after a dense layer of smog engulfed the Ekana Stadium raising serious questions about BCCI's scheduling of matches in northern part of India during peak winter month.

In-form Jurel to play opening Test against SA

In-form Jurel to play opening Test against SA

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'But I would say given the importance of this series and given the conditions we think we are going to face, he (Nitish Kumar Reddy) might miss out in this Test this week.'

'Win the toss and...': Bavuma recalls Williamson's advice

'Win the toss and...': Bavuma recalls Williamson's advice

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Bavuma believes this group, unbeaten in full-strength Test series since coach Shukri Conrad took charge in 2023, has the maturity and belief to mount a serious challenge and win their only second series in India after 25 years.

India's big call: Sudharsan in, Gill out for Test 2?

India's big call: Sudharsan in, Gill out for Test 2?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The Indian team management has kept the media guessing but Rishabh Pant is set to become India's 38th Test captain.

Booth reconfiguration plan sparks major row in Bengal

Booth reconfiguration plan sparks major row in Bengal

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

A proposed polling booth reconfiguration in West Bengal has ignited a political battle, with the TMC, BJP, Congress, and CPI(M) raising concerns about bias, partisanship, and flawed processes.

Are Gill and Gambhir split on India's pitch plan?

Are Gill and Gambhir split on India's pitch plan?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The collapse, India's lowest failed chase at home, has left behind deeper fault lines than a dry Eden Gardens wicket can conceal.

Ex-WI coach Gibson joins Kolkata Knight Riders

Ex-WI coach Gibson joins Kolkata Knight Riders

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed experienced West Indian Ottis Gibson as their assistant coach ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

'He Got a Raw Deal': Samson Snub Sparks Debate

'He Got a Raw Deal': Samson Snub Sparks Debate

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Sanju Samson's T20I future took another hit on Tuesday as India benched him yet again, favouring the finishing skills of Jitesh Sharma in a team that now appears fully committed to its Shubman Gill-led blueprint.

Why Gill wants to play Guwahati Test despite injury

Why Gill wants to play Guwahati Test despite injury

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Shubman Gill might just want to be fit enough to bat, as even a half-fit skipper is seen as more effective than Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran or Sarfaraz Khan.

How a Mumbai maidan coach revived Harmer's career

How a Mumbai maidan coach revived Harmer's career

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

How Mumbai Maidan coach Patwal's tough-love sessions gave Harmer his second wind

Why Did India Drop Sai Sudharsan?

Why Did India Drop Sai Sudharsan?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

'The No. 3 spot can't become a game of musical chairs.'