News for 'TRICKY TEST'

Root reminds England importance of 'vital first 20 balls'

Root reminds England importance of 'vital first 20 balls'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

'It's not necessarily just been that one moment and the lights, or that twilight period. It's sometimes been right at the start of the game... later on in day four, these strange passages of play have happened.'

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.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend...

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

United beat Leicester City at Old Trafford in the opening game of the season but Spurs present a very different quality of opponent.

India clear about World Cup team combination: Dravid

India clear about World Cup team combination: Dravid

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

India head coach Rahul Dravid says he and skipper Rohit Sharma are pretty clear about the team for the T20 World Cup in Australia in less than eight months' time.

The Single Parent's Dating Dilemma

The Single Parent's Dating Dilemma

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

47% single parents felt judged by family, friends, and above all, their kids, for wanting to have a love life.

It's been hectic; we failed to adapt: Southee

It's been hectic; we failed to adapt: Southee

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

On Friday, the Kiwis started off in an explosive fashion going over 10 runs per over in the powerplay but they could not capitalise in the middle overs and were restricted to a modest 153/6.

Too early to comment on Dravid's coaching style: Ashwin

Too early to comment on Dravid's coaching style: Ashwin

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Ravichandran Ashwin says it's too early to comment on Rahul Dravid's coaching style but the premier India spinner is confident that happiness will be back in the dressing room under the stalwart's guidance.

Watch: The IAF's Daring Rescue

Watch: The IAF's Daring Rescue

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Root marks milestone with ton as England punish India

Root marks milestone with ton as England punish India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Root's unbeaten knock was studded with 14 boundaries and a six.

I wanted to be the best and I worked hard for it: Suryakumar

I wanted to be the best and I worked hard for it: Suryakumar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

'I enjoy this game, whenever I go in to bat, I put up a show.'

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Take a look at top picks of all 10 IPL teams

Former Australia bowler reveals battle with depression

Former Australia bowler reveals battle with depression

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'...I found out I've got depression ... but I think the depression was something I've had even from a younger age.'

Mumbai Indians face tough test from Sunrisers Hyderabad

Mumbai Indians face tough test from Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The variety in Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowling attack will pose a few tricky questions for Mumbai Indians

Karunaratne leads Sri Lanka victory push in Galle

Karunaratne leads Sri Lanka victory push in Galle

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Sri Lanka got off to a strong start in their chase for a 268-run victory target after skipper Dimuth Karunaratne and Lahiru Thirimanne frustrated New Zealand with a 133-run opening stand on Day 4 of the first Test.

2nd Test, PHOTOS: Samuels in rescue act as England dominate Day 1

2nd Test, PHOTOS: Samuels in rescue act as England dominate Day 1

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

A patient 94 not out from Marlon Samuels helped West Indies recover against England to end the first day of the second Test on 188 for five in Grenada on Tuesday.

We are very much alive in the series, says Root

We are very much alive in the series, says Root

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Despite the chastening defeat, Root said they were still in the series.

'I am not thick-skinned'

'I am not thick-skinned'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

'I have never celebrated success the way I get depressed over a failure.'

'We lacked intent but don't make mountain out of molehill'

'We lacked intent but don't make mountain out of molehill'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Everything happened so quickly that no one could make any sense of it," Kohli was unable to fathom what hit his team, said Kohli after his team were bundled out for 36 - India's lowest score in Test cricket.

No end in sight for Hamilton as new season descends

No end in sight for Hamilton as new season descends

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'I don't feel like I'm at the end. The next eight months or so I'll find out whether I'm ready to stop or not, I don't think I will personally, but you never know.'

Joe Root refuses to blame rotation policy

Joe Root refuses to blame rotation policy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Root said rotation policy is the best they could have asked for under the current circumstances, brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Omicron variant jab could be ready in 100 days: Pfizer

Omicron variant jab could be ready in 100 days: Pfizer

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Pfizer's chief executive Dr Albert Bourla told the BBC that he is of the view that annual vaccinations would be needed to maintain a "very high level of protection" against the deadly disease that has claimed over five million lives across the world.

Pakistan will test Modi's sincerity

Pakistan will test Modi's sincerity

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

'The truly amazing part is the influence that Washington wields over Modi and the Sangh Parivar,' says M K Bhadrakumar. 'What explains it? The Americans know precisely well which raw nerve to touch and how to make the Sangh Parivar, Modi and this government perform the trapeze act.'

IPL 2022 is one of happiest IPL seasons for Ashwin

IPL 2022 is one of "happiest IPL seasons" for Ashwin

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Ashwin is relishing one of his "happiest IPL seasons" even though he finished the league phase with 11 wickets and 183 runs IMAGE:

No pressure on Emma; Barty feels weight of home hopes

No pressure on Emma; Barty feels weight of home hopes

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Emma Raducanu says she is not worried about her poor form and will play without pressure at the Australian Open.

Will Premier League be halted due to COVID-19 surge?

Will Premier League be halted due to COVID-19 surge?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The league has ruled out a 'pause' to the season to allow clubs to recover their squads, although the surging Omicron variant has put paid to half of the weekend's fixtures including Manchester United's home game with Brighton & Hove Albion.

PICS: Iyer, Saha put India in command against New Zealand

PICS: Iyer, Saha put India in command against New Zealand

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Images from Day 4 in the first Test between India and New Zealand, at Green Park in Kanpur, on Sunday.

Bigg Boss Couples Give Us Relationship Goals

Bigg Boss Couples Give Us Relationship Goals

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Namrata Thakker looks at Bigg Boss couples, who have been setting #RelationshipGoals.

T20 WC: Will Aus batters get better of SL spinners

T20 WC: Will Aus batters get better of SL spinners

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Former champions Sri Lanka will look to exploit Australia's top-order woes when they clash in a group 1 Super 12 match of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Thursday.

India thrash New Zealand to seal series, reclaim top spot in Test rankings

India thrash New Zealand to seal series, reclaim top spot in Test rankings

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

India pulled off a brilliant all-round performance to trounce New Zealand by 178 runs in the second Test and clinch the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead, a win that propelled the team to the top of the ICC rankings, dethroning arch-rivals Pakistan.

How Gary Stead helped Will Young tackle Indian spinners

How Gary Stead helped Will Young tackle Indian spinners

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

New Zealand opener Will Young on Saturday credited his coach Gary Stead for teaching him the art of playing spin after hitting a career-best 89 in tough batting conditions on day three of the Kanpur Test against India.

India vs New Zealand: The FIVE big battles

India vs New Zealand: The FIVE big battles

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

India's cricketers face one of their biggest tests in recent times, when they take on New Zealand with their T20 World Cup hopes on the line.

'Keep the game simple': Kohli slams umpiring

'Keep the game simple': Kohli slams umpiring

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

India skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday said that he fails to understand why the on-field umpire has to give a soft signal as 'out' when the player is himself unsure regarding whether he has taken catch or not.

Root tells stand-in skipper Stokes 'Do it your way'

Root tells stand-in skipper Stokes 'Do it your way'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Ben Stokes' first big decision as captain will be to name his team along with coach Chris Silverwood and there are tricky choices to be made with his bowling attack.

I can only change perception if I get an opportunity: Pujara

I can only change perception if I get an opportunity: Pujara

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The Indian Premier League Players' Auction auctions are always 'tricky' and going unsold does not make him feel frustrated, reveals Cheteshwar Pujara as he fights the public perception of being a red-ball specialist.

How England spinner Leach plans to outfox Indian batsmen

How England spinner Leach plans to outfox Indian batsmen

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Bowling quicker in the air brought success to Monty Panesar in the 2012 tour of India but England left-arm spinner Jack Leach feels the same tactic may not work for him on his maiden series against the mighty batting line-up of the hosts.

PHOTOS: Kohli, Agarwal hit 50s to boost India on Day 1

PHOTOS: Kohli, Agarwal hit 50s to boost India on Day 1

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Virat Kohli and Mayank Agarwal hit half-centuries to help India post 264 for five, on Day 1 of the second Test against West Indies.

In Tharoor's Loss Lies His Win

In Tharoor's Loss Lies His Win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The 136-year-old baby, argues Shyam G Menon, is taking a tiny step to tackling the biggest dread of old age: Change.

Ranji: Bengal lose three in chase of 177 against Baroda

Ranji: Bengal lose three in chase of 177 against Baroda

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Wearing bast shoes, fans test their skills at Mordovian soccer

PHOTOS: Wearing bast shoes, fans test their skills at Mordovian soccer

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The local version of soccer is dubbed 'lapotball'. 'Lapot' in Russian refers to the traditional shoes made of vine which Mordovian residents used to wear in olden days.

England bowling coach defends batsmen

England bowling coach defends batsmen

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The aim is to make a strong start on the final day and put India under pressure.