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Ranji Trophy: Pujara versus Rahane in Ahmedabad

Ranji Trophy: Pujara versus Rahane in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

The opening round of Ranji Trophy matches will begin from February 17 following a five-day quarantine and the squad size, including support staff, has been capped at 30.

PHOTOS: Sibley, Root put England in command at Newlands

PHOTOS: Sibley, Root put England in command at Newlands

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Sibley put on 116 for the third wicket with captain Joe Root (61), before the latter steered Dwaine Pretorius to Faf du Plessis at slip late on.

PIX: Crawley's maiden ton lifts England in third Test

PIX: Crawley's maiden ton lifts England in third Test

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Images from the opening day of the third and final Test between England and Pakistan in Southampton, on Friday.

England captain Root takes blame for Lord's defeat

England captain Root takes blame for Lord's defeat

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

England captain Joe Root took responsibility for his side's defeat by India in the second Test at Lord's on Monday, saying he got his field placing and bowling approach tactically wrong.

PHOTOS: England need 255 to pull off improbable Test win

PHOTOS: England need 255 to pull off improbable Test win

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between South Africa and England at Supersport Park in Centurion on Saturday.

'Kohli will be more determined to win the T20 World Cup'

'Kohli will be more determined to win the T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

India skipper Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma feels the 32-year-old cricketer will be more "determined and focused" to win the upcoming T20 World Cup.

It will be a toss-up between Bhuvi and Shardul, feels Parthiv

It will be a toss-up between Bhuvi and Shardul, feels Parthiv

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Former Team India wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel believes India skipper Virat Kohli is absolutely sure about the combination he wants to go with for the upcoming ICC T20 Men's World Cup

Ashes PIX: Smith century leads Australia recovery in opener

Ashes PIX: Smith century leads Australia recovery in opener

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Australia's Steve Smith struck a superb 144 on his return to the side as they recovered from 122-8 to reach 284 all out against England in the first innings of the first Ashes Test before the hosts saw out two overs unscathed at Edgbaston on Thursday.

Bowler suspended for applying hand sanitiser on ball

Bowler suspended for applying hand sanitiser on ball

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Mitch Claydon has been suspended by his county side Sussex for allegedly applying hand sanitiser on the ball.

No question of forfeiting 5th Test, says BCCI VP Shukla

No question of forfeiting 5th Test, says BCCI VP Shukla

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Board of Control for Cricket in India vice-president Rajeev Shukla says negotiations with the England and Wales Cricket Board are underway to resolve issues "amicably" following the cancellation of the fifth and final Test of the series, which was scheduled to commence in Manchester on Friday.

PM Modi congratulates SA on winning Rugby World Cup

PM Modi congratulates SA on winning Rugby World Cup

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated South Africa for winning the Rugby World Cup for a record third time.

Stokes takes 'indefinite break' for mental wellbeing; to miss India Tests

Stokes takes 'indefinite break' for mental wellbeing; to miss India Tests

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has taken an indefinite break from all cricket with immediate effect to prioritise his mental wellbeing and continue his recovery from an injury to his left index finger.

Dravid on the areas of concern for India in Test cricket...

Dravid on the areas of concern for India in Test cricket...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

India head coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday said the repeated failures of his batters in the third innings of a Test match and the inability of the bowlers to take 10 wickets in the fourth innings is a matter of concern.

'BCCI should become player centric'

'BCCI should become player centric'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'There should be total transparency in the system.'

'The series will get spicier over the next two weeks'

'The series will get spicier over the next two weeks'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

We are the team that everyone wants to beat, says India captain Kohli.

Stokes massive asset, we all know what he is capable of: Root

Stokes massive asset, we all know what he is capable of: Root

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

England Test skipper Joe Root has said that he is absolutely thrilled with the addition of Ben Stokes in the Ashes squad as everyone knows what the all-rounder is capable of.

PIX: 3rd Test drawn, Eng win series after Anderson milestone

PIX: 3rd Test drawn, Eng win series after Anderson milestone

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

IMAGES from Day 5 of the 3rd and final Test played between England and Pakistan played at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday.

West Indies win MCC's Spirit of Cricket award

West Indies win MCC's Spirit of Cricket award

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

West Indies have won this year's Spirit of Cricket award after sending both their men's and women's teams to tour England during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) announced.

England were stupid with their tactics, India brilliant: Boycott

England were stupid with their tactics, India brilliant: Boycott

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Former captain Geoffrey Boycott said England were 'stupid' with their tactics in the second Test against India and also allowed emotions to get the better of them.

Kohli's decision 'well-thought-out': Saba Karim

Kohli's decision 'well-thought-out': Saba Karim

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

After Virat Kohli announced to step down as the T20I skipper after the upcoming World Cup, former national selector Saba Karim has said that the decision will make him strive even harder towards winning an ICC title this year.

PHOTOS: England on top as South Africa collapse on Day 2

PHOTOS: England on top as South Africa collapse on Day 2

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

England proved devastating with both bat and ball on Saturday as they scored 400 runs in their first innings and then reduced sorry South Africa to 88 for six wickets at the close of play on the second day of the fourth Test at The Wanderers. Images from Day 2 of the 4th Test played between South Africa and England in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Spinners will play massive role in T20 World Cup: Boucher

Spinners will play massive role in T20 World Cup: Boucher

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The remainder of Indian Premier League being held in the United Arab Emirates will hugely affect the pitches, which might get worn out and help the spinners 'massively' during ICC T20 World Cup, feels South Africa head coach Mark Boucher.

PICS: Bumrah bags 4 as India's pacers demolish England

PICS: Bumrah bags 4 as India's pacers demolish England

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

India 21 for no loss at stumps on Day 1 after bowling out England for 183 in the first Test, in Nottingham, on Wednesday.

Captain Kohli returns as India ponder combination for Mumbai Test

Captain Kohli returns as India ponder combination for Mumbai Test

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

India will hope the return of regular captain Virat Kohli proves to be the difference for the hosts against New Zealand when the world's two top-ranked Test sides clash in the second and final match at the Wankhede Stadium from Friday.

PHOTOS: De Kock leads SA fightback against England

PHOTOS: De Kock leads SA fightback against England

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

James Anderson marked his 150th Test and return to the England attack with the first-ball wicket of home opener Dean Elgar, and Sam Curran also grabbed four wickets before Quinton de Kock rallied the Proteas. Images from Day 1 of the opening Test played between South Africa and England at Centurion on Thursday.

Harmanpreet, Rodrigues to play for Melbourne Renegades in WBBL

Harmanpreet, Rodrigues to play for Melbourne Renegades in WBBL

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

India T20 captain Harmanpreet Kaur and young batter Jemimah Rodrigues will play for Melbourne Renegades in the upcoming Women's Big Bash League.

PICS: Anderson kept on 599 wickets as Pakistan dig in after follow-on

PICS: Anderson kept on 599 wickets as Pakistan dig in after follow-on

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 3rd Test played between England and Pakistan at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Monday.

Kohli-Root in bust-up in Lord's Long Room: report

Kohli-Root in bust-up in Lord's Long Room: report

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

England pacer James Anderson also opened up about what happened between him and the Indian players during the final session of the third day of the Lord's Test.

Points system is good motivation leading to WC 2023: Simmons

Points system is good motivation leading to WC 2023: Simmons

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Australia and West Indies have played just six ODIs since the World Cup Super League began last year.

PIX: Pujara leads India's fightback with gutsy knock

PIX: Pujara leads India's fightback with gutsy knock

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Images from Day 3 of the third Test between England and India, at Headingley, Leeds, on Friday.

PHOTOS: Smith's double century puts Australia in command

PHOTOS: Smith's double century puts Australia in command

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Steve Smith's domination of England's bowling attack in the Ashes series reached new heights on Thursday as his magnificent 211 led Australia to 497-8 declared on the second day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.

Rohit keeps instincts at bay in 1st innings knock

Rohit keeps instincts at bay in 1st innings knock

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Rohit was not able to get to the three-figure mark after being sent back to the pavilion by England pacer James Anderson in the second session.

England are expecting the final Test to go ahead: Buttler

England are expecting the final Test to go ahead: Buttler

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

England vice-captain Jos Buttler on Thursday said he expects the fifth and final Test against India to proceed as scheduled despite a fresh COVID-19 case in the visiting camp.

Umpire Dar equals Bucknor record

Umpire Dar equals Bucknor record

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Dar made his Test debut in a match between Bangladesh and England in Dhaka in October 2003 and officiated in 376 matches across three formats.

PIX: Anderson leads England's fightback on rain-hit day

PIX: Anderson leads England's fightback on rain-hit day

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Images from Day 2 in the first Test between England and India, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Thursday.

Root is World No 1 Test batsman; Kohli drops to 6th

Root is World No 1 Test batsman; Kohli drops to 6th

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Rohit Sharma has overtaken captain Virat Kohli to become the top-ranked Test batsman from India.

India will win 3-0 or 4-1 in England, predicts Gavaskar

India will win 3-0 or 4-1 in England, predicts Gavaskar

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Former opener Sunil Gavaskar predicted an India win by a 4-0 or 3-1 margin, depending on the weather, adding that the visitors would emerge victorious anyway as England is depleted without the likes of Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer.

PHOTOS: Bumrah bags five, but England take fightback to Day 5

PHOTOS: Bumrah bags five, but England take fightback to Day 5

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

India need one more wicket to thrash England in the third Test at Trent Bridge after the hosts ended the fourth day on 311 for nine, 210 runs short of their target.

Will India pick Shardul for 1st Test?

Will India pick Shardul for 1st Test?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Will India go in with five bowlers?

Figure out the all-conquering Shastri-Kohli partnership

Figure out the all-conquering Shastri-Kohli partnership

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

India had more good days than bad with the Ravi Shastri-Virat Kohli combination at the helm of affairs and, as the cracking partnership of nearly seven years comes to an end, here's a look at their major achievements.