News for 'Test XI'

Should India bring in Ashwin and Vihari for 4th Test?

Should India bring in Ashwin and Vihari for 4th Test?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the fourth Test against England?

Ashes: Australia recall Khawaja, England include Broad for 4th Test

Ashes: Australia recall Khawaja, England include Broad for 4th Test

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Usman Khawaja will replace Travis Head in Australia's middle order for this week's fourth Ashes Test against England in the only change to the side that wrapped up the series in Melbourne last week.

Should Kohli Open Against Ireland?

Should Kohli Open Against Ireland?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the opening match against Ireland?

India's Exclusive 100 Tests Club

India's Exclusive 100 Tests Club

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Virat Kohli will join the elite company of eleven other Indians and a total of 70 other players across the various countries to complete the century of Test match appearances.

No Indians in ICC ODI Team of the Year!

No Indians in ICC ODI Team of the Year!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

The problem with non-selection of an Indian player in the XI is more to do with lack of matches rather than poor show since they have won both the series that they played in 2021.

Ashes: England's bold move as Tongue replaces Moeen

Ashes: England's bold move as Tongue replaces Moeen

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Tongue is the only change to the side that lost the first Ashes Test

Struggling Johnson, Marsh released by Kings XI Punjab

Struggling Johnson, Marsh released by Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Kings XI Punjab, who are already out of the race for a place in the play-offs in the Indian Premier League, released Australian players Shaun Marsh and Mitchell Johnson to prepare for their forthcoming two-Test series in the West Indies.

Why Hardik Pandya was ignored from the Test squad

Why Hardik Pandya was ignored from the Test squad

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'If Hardik doesn't bowl, it disturbs the balance of the side hugely'

WTC Final: 'Smith-Head partnership was the difference'

WTC Final: 'Smith-Head partnership was the difference'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believes the 285-run first innings partnership between Steve Smith and Travis Head made the difference in the World Test Championship final.

Beijing district orders mass virus testing ahead of Olympics

Beijing district orders mass virus testing ahead of Olympics

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

People in a Beijing district with some 2 million residents were ordered Sunday to undergo mass coronavirus testing following a series of infections as China tightened anti-disease controls ahead of the Winter Olympics.

'Pant will be back in Indian playing XI soon'

'Pant will be back in Indian playing XI soon'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Pant played a major role in Delhi Capitals' reaching its first play-off in seven years during the 2019 edition.

Kumble reveals success mantra for Kings XI

Kumble reveals success mantra for Kings XI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Kings XI Punjab have never won the IPL and Kumble has come on board to end the title drought.

Mayank Agarwal recalls Test debut at MCG

Mayank Agarwal recalls Test debut at MCG

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Mayank made his longest format debut against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, 2018.

'I know what I am capable of'

'I know what I am capable of'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'If I'm not good at something, I'll be my first best critic. And I will work on it and I'm not someone who will sit on my laurels.'

What The WTC Final Pitch Looks Like

What The WTC Final Pitch Looks Like

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The surface displayed a cover of lush green grass, although it is worth noting that there are still a day remaining until the game begins.

Sarfaraz's Staggering Numbers!

Sarfaraz's Staggering Numbers!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The wait has been a long one, but it looks like it's almost over as Sarfaraz Khan gears up for his Test debut.

Agarwal, Pant back among the runs in NZ XI draw

Agarwal, Pant back among the runs in NZ XI draw

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Mayank Agarwal finally found some form going his way and Rishabh Pant mixed caution with his customary aggression as India's warm-up fixture against New Zealand XI ended in a draw, in Hamilton, on Sunday.

Check out Ganguly's Dream India XI

Check out Ganguly's Dream India XI

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Who are the five current Indian cricketers Dada would have loved to have in his team?

Injured Vihari out of last Test; Shardul likely to replace Jadeja

Injured Vihari out of last Test; Shardul likely to replace Jadeja

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

India's injury woes in the Test series against Australia compounded on Monday after Hanuma Vihari -- the hero of their drawn game in Sydney -- was ruled out of the fourth and final match with a hamstring tear that could keep him out of action for a considerable time.

Dharamsala pitch an 'absolute belter': Stokes

Dharamsala pitch an 'absolute belter': Stokes

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Dharamsala is colder than usual for this time of the year keeping the pacers interested but considering no grass has been left on the surface.

India's bowling crisis: Shami's absence spells trouble

India's bowling crisis: Shami's absence spells trouble

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Prasidh Krishna's performance hints at bare bench strength

Mumbai Test: Rain likely to play spoilsport on Day 1

Mumbai Test: Rain likely to play spoilsport on Day 1

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

The untimely Mumbai monsoon threatens to play spoilsport as there is a fair chance of first day's play being affected by rain during the second Test between India and New Zealand, starting on Friday.

Can Royals negate Narine threat in top of the table clash?

Can Royals negate Narine threat in top of the table clash?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Rajasthan Royals' star-studded batting will face the serious challenge of decoding Sunil Narine's mystery at Eden Gardens when they take on two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders in a top-of-the-table IPL clash in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Ishant Sharma set to play against Baroda

Ishant Sharma set to play against Baroda

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Veteran pacer Ishant Sharma will be walking into the playing XI as Delhi's pace attack gets ready to ask probing questions to a gritty Baroda in their fifth Ranji Trophy Group D match starting at the Palam Ground from Friday.

Australia crush World XI

Australia crush World XI

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

Will Bumrah play Brisbane Test?

Will Bumrah play Brisbane Test?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The injury-ravaged Indian team was dealt another blow on Tuesday as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the fourth and final Test against Australia, starting on Friday, due to an abdominal strain.

India's sideshows distracted us during Test series: Paine

India's sideshows distracted us during Test series: Paine

Rediff.com13 May 2021

India, however, went to Gabba and scripted a record chase of 328 with 19 balls remaining on the final day for a thrilling three-wicket win, which also sealed the series.

Pakistan Game: Will Rahul Play?

Pakistan Game: Will Rahul Play?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup Super 4s match against Pakistan?

Why Abu Dhabi break, Bengaluru golf trip did England no good

Why Abu Dhabi break, Bengaluru golf trip did England no good

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Vaughan wants England management to take inspiration from Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

Those who oppose BRI, CPEC will never succeed: Xi to Bajwa

Those who oppose BRI, CPEC will never succeed: Xi to Bajwa

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

India has opposed the CPEC project and protested to China as it is being laid through PoK.

Kumble warns World XI

Kumble warns World XI

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

The leg spinner warned the World XI to expect a backlash from Australia in the ICC Super Series after their Ashes defeat.

MCG to witness India's 100th Test against Australia

MCG to witness India's 100th Test against Australia

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

India will play their 100th Test against Australia as they meet in the Boxing Day Test

I was crying but made sure nobody saw me crying: Ashwin

I was crying but made sure nobody saw me crying: Ashwin

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin revealed how he was left in tears after his wife Prithi broke out the news of mother's hospitalisation.

FC Goa's Martins wants to break into India XI

FC Goa's Martins wants to break into India XI

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'You cannot achieve everything in one day and in the long path, there will be ups and downs in your life.'

'Nothing new, it's just a shame': A B de Villiers

'Nothing new, it's just a shame': A B de Villiers

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The cause of outrage is the presence of just one black player in the South Africa squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Wasim Jaffer appointed Kings XI Punjab's batting coach

Wasim Jaffer appointed Kings XI Punjab's batting coach

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Kumble, under whose captaincy Jaffer turned out for India, played a role in the former Mumbai opener's appointment.

Report Card: How India's Players Fared in NZ Tests

Report Card: How India's Players Fared in NZ Tests

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Mayank Agarwal and Shreyas Iyer grabbed their chances with centuries, but seniors like Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ishant Sharma had a forgettable series.

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

ICC Hall of Famer and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting feels that batter Cameron Bancroft is leading the race to succeed David Warner and Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia's Test batting.

COVID hits Team India: Pant, support staff test positive

COVID hits Team India: Pant, support staff test positive

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and throwdown specialist Dayanand Garani tested positive for COVID-19, while two others were placed in precautionary isolation as the dreaded virus hit the Indian cricket team ahead of next month's Test series against England.

India's tour of SA: BCCI on sticky wicket over Rohit decision

India's tour of SA: BCCI on sticky wicket over Rohit decision

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The BCCI top brass will be hoping to convince Rohit Sharma to lead the India team in T20 Internationals despite his reluctance.