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Should Rohit Step Down As Captain?

Should Rohit Step Down As Captain?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Rohit Sharma's decision-making has come under intense scrutiny, especially after the team's failure to contain Australia's innings in the first session of Day 2.

Our Smith plans are working, says England's Broad

Our Smith plans are working, says England's Broad

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

'The less balls we can bowl at Steve Smith, the more balls we can bowl to batsmen at the other end, and the better for us'

'I loved watching him play every day of his 123 Tests'

'I loved watching him play every day of his 123 Tests'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Artherton's successor and former England captain Nasser Hussain believes Kohli transformed the way India plays Test format with his "aura, swagger, and passion".

'Warner and Smith are heroes in my mind, they've paid their dues'

'Warner and Smith are heroes in my mind, they've paid their dues'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has mounted a spirited defence of David Warner.

Smith ready to captain Australia again if given chance

Smith ready to captain Australia again if given chance

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Three years after his ignominious exit as Australia's captain in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal, Steve Smith has said he is keen and ready to lead the national side again if an opportunity came his way.

Australia not looking at Smith to lead the team

Australia not looking at Smith to lead the team

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Eddings said CA has given vice-captaincy to various players over the years and will go by the selectors' recommendation when the time comes to pick a successor to Paine.

'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

Outrageous to question Smith's integrity: Cricket Australia

Outrageous to question Smith's integrity: Cricket Australia

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Firmly backing Steve Smith, Cricket Australia said questioning his integrity is 'outrageous' and there was no 'ill-intent' in the captain's move of seeking the help of the dressing room when deciding whether to review a decision during the second Test against India.

No overwhelming favourite as Champions Trophy returns

No overwhelming favourite as Champions Trophy returns

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Fans can expect a wide open tournament in the absence of an overwhelming favourite in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

Wolves honour Diogo Jota

Wolves honour Diogo Jota

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Billy Wright, Derek Dougan and Steve Bull are among those already inducted in the club's Hall of Fame, which was established in 2008.

Mayank Yadav: India's next pace sensation?

Mayank Yadav: India's next pace sensation?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

21-year-old fast bowler Mayank Yadav announced himself on the biggest stage, the IPL, with a fiery debut for the Lucknow Super Giants.

Ponting predicts India's downfall in BGT

Ponting predicts India's downfall in BGT

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Former skipper Ricky Ponting predicted that the Baggy Greens will dominate the Rohit Sharma-led side in the five-match series.

Australia trounce Sri Lanka by 9 wickets; sweep series

Australia trounce Sri Lanka by 9 wickets; sweep series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for 231 in the hosts' second innings and then chased down the target of 75 losing the lone wicket of opener Travis Head.

Kohli deserves credit for taking paternity leave: Smith

Kohli deserves credit for taking paternity leave: Smith

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Australian batsman Steve Smith on Tuesday said Virat Kohli deserves credit for prioritising the birth of his child over cricket as 'there would have been a lot of pressure' on the India skipper to stay for the entire duration of the ongoing four-match Test series.

Rohit shadow bats as Smith watches

Rohit shadow bats as Smith watches

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

With Smith at the non-striker's end during the Australian second innings at the Gabba, Rohit decided to do some shadow batting at the crease.

MI captain Pandya has big boots to fill

MI captain Pandya has big boots to fill

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Australian pacer Pat Cummins will be another new captain in this year's IPL as he has been assigned to lead Sunrisers, who had secured the services of the 30-year-old for a whopping Rs 20.5 crore in last year's auction.

Australia dismisses reports of relaxed Warner, Smith bans

Australia dismisses reports of relaxed Warner, Smith bans

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

CA has denied reports that former Australia captain Steve Smith and batsman David Warner's suspensions had been relaxed to allow them to participate in domestic first-class cricket ahead of the 2019 World Cup.

Smith opens up about unusual batting style

Smith opens up about unusual batting style

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

During a podcast organised by inaugural IPL champions Rajasthan Royals, Steve Smith opened up about his unusual technique to New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi. Smith said his off-stump stance helps him to leave the ball which are outside his line of sight.

PIX: King Kohli reigns supreme!

PIX: King Kohli reigns supreme!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Fascinating glimpses from Day 4 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

'Devastated' Smith tearfully pleads for forgiveness

'Devastated' Smith tearfully pleads for forgiveness

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'I take full responsibility ... There was a failure of leadership, of my leadership. I'll do everything I can to make up for my mistake and the damage it's caused.'

Brook Goes Level With Tendulkar

Brook Goes Level With Tendulkar

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Harry Brook matched the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's career-high of 898 rating points in the ICC Test batting rankings.

BCCI bars Warner, Smith from IPL 2018

BCCI bars Warner, Smith from IPL 2018

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Earllier, Smith and Warner were reportedly banned for one year, ruling them out of the home series against India, while Cameron Bancroft was handed a nine-month suspension as Cricket Australia came down heavily on the errant trio which disgraced itself in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.

'Saath Mein Jeetenge': Team India's New Victory Tune!

'Saath Mein Jeetenge': Team India's New Victory Tune!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

The victorous Indian team sung a new victory anthem to celebrate winning their first World Cup.

Smith takes a dig at BCCI over IPL ban

Smith takes a dig at BCCI over IPL ban

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner were well within their rights to play IPL last year but BCCI decided to impose their own sanctions.

Show respect to Smith and Warner: CSA boss tells fans

Show respect to Smith and Warner: CSA boss tells fans

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Cricket South Africa's interim chief executive Jacques Faul has requested South African fans to 'respect' Steve Smith and David Warner

Fans troll Archer for imitating Smith's batting style

Fans troll Archer for imitating Smith's batting style

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

In the video, Archer plays a straight drive just like Smith and then he goes on to leave the ball in exactly the same manner as Smith.

Galle Test: Kusal's fifty rescues Sri Lanka on Day 1

Galle Test: Kusal's fifty rescues Sri Lanka on Day 1

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Kusal Mendis' battling half-century salvaged a difficult day one for Sri Lanka as they reached 229/9 in the second Test.

Australia players fine with more throw-downs if staff cut: Smith

Australia players fine with more throw-downs if staff cut: Smith

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Cricket Australia (CA) has furloughed about 80 per cent of its workforce due to the coronavirus pandemic and state associations have made deep staff cuts in recent weeks.

Smith on how Ashwin got the better of him in Adelaide

Smith on how Ashwin got the better of him in Adelaide

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Steve Smith in his first over, caught in the slips as the right-hander edged the delivery which went straight on, on Day 2 of the first Test.

Cummins out, Smith leads Australia for Adelaide Test

Cummins out, Smith leads Australia for Adelaide Test

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

CA confirmed media reports that Cummins was dining at an Adelaide restaurant on Wednesday night where a positive COVID-19 case was identified.

Sledging is not going to worry Kohli: Steve Waugh warns Aussies

Sledging is not going to worry Kohli: Steve Waugh warns Aussies

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Steve Waugh feels Kohli is now much more in control as a player and would be keen to lead the team to a series win abroad.

Ton-up Smith now second only to Bradman

Ton-up Smith now second only to Bradman

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Becomes second-fastest batsman to register 25 Test centuries

CT PIX: Match called-off, Australia advance to semis

CT PIX: Match called-off, Australia advance to semis

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Images from the ICC Champions League Group B match between Afghanistan and Australia in Lahore, on Friday.

Smith says Archer blow brought back difficult memories

Smith says Archer blow brought back difficult memories

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Australia talisman Steve Smith has said he will change nothing in his approach to facing Jofra Archer after being hit by a short ball from England's tearaway paceman but admitted the blow had revived troubling memories of Phillip Hughes.

Australia's batting depth will be tested: Smith

Australia's batting depth will be tested: Smith

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'It'll test us out, no doubt, against a good Indian outfit .... They beat us out here last time and they're a very good side'

'Jaiswal's run-out broke Kohli's concentration'

'Jaiswal's run-out broke Kohli's concentration'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal's run out will be huge in the broader context of the fourth Test match against India as it also affected Virat Kohli's concentration

Australia skipper expects Smith to play in first India Test

Australia skipper expects Smith to play in first India Test

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Smith was forced to skip Tuesday's training session but Paine said he thought his predecessor as captain would be ready to go

WTC Final PIX: South Africa Have One Hand On Title?

WTC Final PIX: South Africa Have One Hand On Title?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Aiden Markram scored an unbeaten century as South Africa edged tantalisingly close to an unlikely success in the World Test Championship final, needing 69 runs to dethrone Australia after reaching 213-2 at stumps on the third day at Lord's on Friday.

Smith, Warner's IPL future undecided

Smith, Warner's IPL future undecided

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla said Rajasthan Royals will wait and see what sanctions the ICC imposes on Steve Smith before taking a call on his future as the franchise's captain, following a ball tampering scandal that prompted, among others, even Australia's prime minister to react.

Smith 'cried for four days' after ball-tampering scandal

Smith 'cried for four days' after ball-tampering scandal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Former Australia captain Steve Smith says he cried for four days as he tried to cope with the fallout from the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in March.