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Delhi Capitals' Woakes willing to miss Test for IPL final

Delhi Capitals' Woakes willing to miss Test for IPL final

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Woakes will be joining his Delhi teammates in Mumbai on Sunday ahead of the IPL beginning on April 9 in Chennai. He hasn't been a part of England's T20 squad since 2015.

After Bangladesh scalp Dutch eye 'bigger nation' status

After Bangladesh scalp Dutch eye 'bigger nation' status

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

With two upset victories in the ongoing World Cup under their belt, the Netherlands are now seeking the ICC's attention for "bigger nation" status.

What makes Rajat Patidar special as compared to other domestic contemporaries?

What makes Rajat Patidar special as compared to other domestic contemporaries?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

There is very little chance that Rajat Patidar will make it to the playing eleven during India's opening Test against England unless the hosts decide on going a bowler short.

England batsmen didn't trust their defence in Motera Test, says Chappell

England batsmen didn't trust their defence in Motera Test, says Chappell

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

India figured out England's general "ineptitude against spin" after the second Test in Chennai which created panic in the visiting team ranks, triggering a batting collapse during their loss in the pink ball third Test in Motera inside two days, former Australia captain Ian Chappell said.

'We are in a tricky situation, but can turn things around'

'We are in a tricky situation, but can turn things around'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Faced with a do-or-die situation against South Africa in the fourth ODI, senior Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has said his team's bowlers will have to be smarter than what they have been so far in the series.

Mahipal Lomror aces 'weird' role of Impact Player

Mahipal Lomror aces 'weird' role of Impact Player

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

On a balmy Monday night, Mahipal Lomror gave Royal Challengers Bengaluru two tantalising options - an 'Impact Player' who can yank the match away from the opposition and a potential successor to Dinesh Karthik, their designated finisher who is playing his last IPL season.

Dravid rests faith in young guns Shubman, Ishan

Dravid rests faith in young guns Shubman, Ishan

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Talking about India's score in the 2nd ODI, Dravid believes the pitch was not easy for batting and they were 50-60 runs short of what could have been a winning score.

IPL PIX: CSK begin title defence with six-wicket win over RCB

IPL PIX: CSK begin title defence with six-wicket win over RCB

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Images from the IPL 2024 opener between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru

From Modi to Owaisi: Meet the 10 key figures shaping electoral discourse

From Modi to Owaisi: Meet the 10 key figures shaping electoral discourse

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Seeking a third straight term, Modi is not just looking to stamp his electoral dominance on India but also chasing history with another consecutive victory equalling first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's record.

'Second Test pitch may start offering turn earlier'

'Second Test pitch may start offering turn earlier'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Ben Foakes feels the fresh Chepauk track will keep low and might start offering turn earlier compared to the series opener at the same venue.

Pant steals show on Day 1 of Kohli's 100th Test

Pant steals show on Day 1 of Kohli's 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, at Mohali, on Friday.

Fans storm Doha airport as Indian players touch down for Asian Cup

Fans storm Doha airport as Indian players touch down for Asian Cup

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Sandesh Jhingan, upon his arrival at the airport in Doha, said, 'No group in the Asian Cup is easy. Of course, we've got Australia, and they need no introduction. But what we have learned in the last few years is that we must never fear any opposition.'

Day-night Test: Shami, Bumrah shine on opening day

Day-night Test: Shami, Bumrah shine on opening day

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Bowlers dominated the day with 16 wickets falling in the entire day.

All eyes on Chhetri as India look to regain Intercontinental Cup

All eyes on Chhetri as India look to regain Intercontinental Cup

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Sunil Chhetri will be the cynosure of all eyes as the Blue Tigers look to regain the Intercontinental Cup

People keen to see rest of IPL 2021 staged, but logistics very tricky: Atherton

People keen to see rest of IPL 2021 staged, but logistics very tricky: Atherton

Rediff.com5 May 2021

IPL was suspended indefinitely on Tuesday after multiple COVID-19 cases were detected in the tournament's bio-bubble.

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

This is his 'Test' and for Kohli, a century to mark a 'century' is something he would be craving

Aus Open: Djokovic faces Chardy, Kenin meets Inglis

Aus Open: Djokovic faces Chardy, Kenin meets Inglis

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Novak Djokovic will begin his Australian Open title defence against Frenchman Jeremy Chardy, while reigning women's champion Sofia Kenin meets wild card Maddison Inglis, following the draw for the year's first Grand Slam on Friday.

Sindhu, Lakshya Sen start spectacularly at US Open

Sindhu, Lakshya Sen start spectacularly at US Open

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Sindhu, Lakshya win openers; Sai Praneeth loses in US Open

Rohit the template for India's blemish-free campaign

Rohit the template for India's blemish-free campaign

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Rohit Sharma has quietly grown into the team's undisputed talisman leading their blemish-free campaign in the home World Cup.

Australia media rips into team after 'nightmare of Nagpur'

Australia media rips into team after 'nightmare of Nagpur'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Australia's thrashing at the hands of India was slammed as the "nightmare of Nagpur" with the country's media reeling after witnessing one of the team's worst batting performances in recent memory.

Insurance portability can be tricky for you

Insurance portability can be tricky for you

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Most customers still don't understand this concept and are unable to benefit from it.

Tricky road ahead for Dhoni till 2019 World Cup

Tricky road ahead for Dhoni till 2019 World Cup

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

It's no secret that the 37-year-old is the first choice wicketkeeper for the England World Cup but a lot will depend on how he performs in the last three ODIs against West Indies.

PIX: Elgar keeps India at bay; 2nd Test evenly poised

PIX: Elgar keeps India at bay; 2nd Test evenly poised

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between South Africa and India, in Johannesburg, on Wednesday.

Captain Root backs his under-fire players ahead of 2nd Test

Captain Root backs his under-fire players ahead of 2nd Test

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Following the batting unit's poor show, England came under sharp criticism, with former captain Geoffrey Boycott slamming the batsmen for showing lack of patience and technique.

Those tough situations helped us to eradicate errors: Kohli

Those tough situations helped us to eradicate errors: Kohli

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Star India batter Virat Kohli believes that the horror start his team had in its World Cup opener against Australia allowed him and KL Rahul to "eradicate the errors" from their game.

Late wickets boost New Zealand's victory hopes

Late wickets boost New Zealand's victory hopes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

New Zealand set Pakistan a tricky target of 319 and then landed two late blows to boost their hopes of a series-clinching victory in the second Test on Thursday.

PIX: Djokovic's ruthless run to quarters thrills fans; Fritz stuns Tsitsipas

PIX: Djokovic's ruthless run to quarters thrills fans; Fritz stuns Tsitsipas

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

No 'triple bagel' but Djokovic thumps Mannarino to reach quarters

SA return just a process at moment: Du Plessis

SA return just a process at moment: Du Plessis

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

While a return to South African national team remains an enticing proposition for him, former captain Faf du Plessis wants to regain his peak fitness and game-touch abefore seriously nourishing such ambitions.

'Naive to think players will turn down T20 league money'

'Naive to think players will turn down T20 league money'

Rediff.com13 May 2023

England's Test team coach Brendon McCullum feels the cricketing landscape is changing quickly and the time is not far when several players will choose big money in T20 leagues across the world over playing for their respective countries.

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Rediff.com29 May 2024

It is time the political leaderships in this country arrived at a common ground over issues of foreign and security policy concerns. There has to be a greater communication between the government and the Opposition leaderships for the nation to present a unified face against the rest of the world, advises N Sathiya Moorthy.

Don't regret leaving out Kuldeep, says Rahul

Don't regret leaving out Kuldeep, says Rahul

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

Stand-in skipper KL Rahul admitted that India missed the services of Kuldeep Yadav in the second innings of the second and final Test against Bangladesh.

England face selection poser for final Test

England face selection poser for final Test

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

England face a tricky selection dilemma ahead of Thursday's third and final Test against Sri Lanka at the Rose Bowl.

Rahane, Pujara's experience is priceless: Kohli

Rahane, Pujara's experience is priceless: Kohli

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

'The way Jinx and Pujara batted, in second innings, that experience is obviously priceless for us'

Ireland T20Is: Time running out for Sanju Samson?

Ireland T20Is: Time running out for Sanju Samson?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Jitesh Sharma's presence in the 15-member squad for Ireland T20s puts Sanju Samson's place in the Indian team under scanner.

Kane has Rooney's record in sight with Iran in waiting

Kane has Rooney's record in sight with Iran in waiting

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

'I was lucky enough to play with Wayne and he was a huge player who I looked up to. I watched him play in the major tournaments and it's a huge honour to be close to him.'

Retail and SME loans set for litmus test in 2021

Retail and SME loans set for litmus test in 2021

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Banks such as IndusInd Bank, Federal Bank, DCB Bank and Axis Bank which have renewed their focus on secured loans may be, hence, walking on a tightrope.

3rd T20I: Can Tilak Varma impress before Iyer returns?

3rd T20I: Can Tilak Varma impress before Iyer returns?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

India aim to seal series as Tilak Varma looks for quality batting time

Cummins lauded for tactical captaincy

Cummins lauded for tactical captaincy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'To be able to then just work through it, and you could see there definitely was a shift after the second game just from his own performance, you'd see there's a little bit of extra intensity in him after that.'

Pink-ball buzz masks visibility concerns in Kolkata Test

Pink-ball buzz masks visibility concerns in Kolkata Test

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Equipment manufacturer Sanspareils Greenlands have assured their pink balls would not discolour easily but concerns linger in both camps.