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Shaw, Samson are Dhawan's replacements in ODI, T20 squad

Shaw, Samson are Dhawan's replacements in ODI, T20 squad

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

India play the opening T20I against New Zealand on Friday.

Hospital Ward: India's list of injury concerns grows

Hospital Ward: India's list of injury concerns grows

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

All the injuries that happened to top Indian cricketers prior to and during the Australia series along with their current status.

We're always reminded that we cheated: Jones on ball-tampering

We're always reminded that we cheated: Jones on ball-tampering

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft's recent statements on the ball-tampering scandal have added to the constant reminder that the Australians 'cheated', former cricketer Dean Jones said lambasting the two players' 'attempts to garner sympathy'.

We are good and that's why we are here, says Bangladesh coach

We are good and that's why we are here, says Bangladesh coach

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Bangladesh gearing up for their biggest battle against defending champions India in the cricket World Cup quarter-finals.

Fresh blow for already depleted South Africa ahead of Pak T20s

Fresh blow for already depleted South Africa ahead of Pak T20s

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The loss of Bavuma will further weaken their top six, especially as the experienced Reeza Hendricks has withdrawn from the squad after the birth of his first child, while the in-form Rassie van der Dussen is doubtful for the first match of the series, at least, with a grade one left quadriceps strain.

First Look: Nehra undergoes knee surgery in London

First Look: Nehra undergoes knee surgery in London

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Veteran India seamer Ashish Nehra underwent a surgery to treat a 'high-grade tendon injury' he had suffered on his right knee during an Indian Premier League match earlier this month.

Australia's Cummins eyeing Windies tour for comeback

Australia's Cummins eyeing Windies tour for comeback

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Australia's injured pace sensation Pat Cummins has set a target of returning to international cricket for next month's tour of the Caribbean.

Jersey Review

Jersey Review

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Jersey is a sweet little drama that hits a home run on the strength of its heart and hero, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Misbah will lead Pakistan in World Cup: PCB

Misbah will lead Pakistan in World Cup: PCB

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Pakistan Cricket Board Shaharyar Khan has made it clear Misbah-ul-Haq will lead Pakistan in the World Cup 2015.

Injured Finch out for three months after surgery

Injured Finch out for three months after surgery

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Australia's World Cup winning batsman Aaron Finch underwent surgery on his left hamstring and will be sidelined for up to three months.

Bangladesh paceman Rubel out of second Pakistan Test

Bangladesh paceman Rubel out of second Pakistan Test

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Bangladesh fast bowler Rubel Hossain has been ruled out of the second Test against Pakistan starting on Wednesday due to a side strain, the country's cricket board said.

'Kohli never stops learning'

'Kohli never stops learning'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'I have seen him evolve and mature, both as a person and a captain.'

Bangladesh replace injured duo for Lanka Tests

Bangladesh replace injured duo for Lanka Tests

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Bangladesh batsman Naeem Islam and left-arm spinner Enamul Haque have been ruled out of two-Test series against Sri Lanka after picking up injuries, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Monday.

Aus paceman Siddle ruled out of second Test vs SA

Aus paceman Siddle ruled out of second Test vs SA

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Australia paceman Peter Siddle has been ruled out of the second test against South Africa in Hobart with a lower back injury, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.

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.

Dhoni was intimated by BCCI before finalising central contract

Dhoni was intimated by BCCI before finalising central contract

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

'A player of Dhoni's stature needs to be told that he is not being awarded a central contract for the time being and it was done in an appropriate manner.'

I felt like I was being thrown under the bus: Ashwin on Shastri's remark

I felt like I was being thrown under the bus: Ashwin on Shastri's remark

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed that he felt like he was being "thrown under the bus" after a remark by former head coach Ravi Shastri left him crushed during a torrid phase in his career when he contemplated retirement multiple times.

The A, B and C of BCCI's central contracts

The A, B and C of BCCI's central contracts

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

The Board of Control for Cricket in India sprang no surprises in the list of central retainership contracts which was announced on Friday by including all their star players in the top group.

Net bowler Porel sent back home after hamstring injury

Net bowler Porel sent back home after hamstring injury

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Originally, Porel, Tyagi, Natarajan and Kamlesh Nagarkoti were named as net bowlers but the last one had to be pulled out even before the team left for Australia due to his frail body needing workload management.

Injured Kedar Jadhav ruled out of IPL

Injured Kedar Jadhav ruled out of IPL

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Jadhav has suffered a grade two tear, coach Michael Hussey informed.

Yarra to replace injured Bhuvneshwar in SRH squad

Yarra to replace injured Bhuvneshwar in SRH squad

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Prithvi Raj Yarra had played for Kolkata Knight Riders last year.

A+ category was proposed by Virat and Dhoni: Rai

A+ category was proposed by Virat and Dhoni: Rai

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Rai said that the best part about central contracts was that it ensured a decent earning for domestic players.

Team India's request to COA for pay hike will need GB approval

Team India's request to COA for pay hike will need GB approval

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The Indian cricketers' central contracts saw a two-fold rise with top players in group A earning Rs 2 crore annually. Earlier, they were drawing Rs 1 crore.

Shami's estranged wife wants to meet him, says she 'still loves him'

Shami's estranged wife wants to meet him, says she 'still loves him'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Mohammed Shami's estranged wife Hasin Jahan said she wanted to meet the cricketer following his accident

Injured Clarke to miss Lanka match

Injured Clarke to miss Lanka match

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Australia captain Michael Clarke has been ruled out of Friday's triangular series match against Sri Lanka in Sydney with a right hamstring injury, Cricket Australia said on Monday.

'My client never made match-fixing allegations on Shami'

'My client never made match-fixing allegations on Shami'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Few hours after the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Anti-Corruption Unit gave clean chit to Mohammed Shami, lawyer of the Indian pacer's wife Hasin Jahan said that his client had never verbally or in written made match-fixing allegations against Shami.

I look upto Virat for inspiration, says Unmukt

I look upto Virat for inspiration, says Unmukt

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

His confident strides, the swagger at the crease bear striking similarities with another former India U-19 captain and Unmukt Chand readily agrees that Virat Kohli has been an inspiration for him.

Pacer Shami ruled out of Australia tour with injury

Pacer Shami ruled out of Australia tour with injury

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

India suffered a big setback ahead of the forthcoming One-Day International series against Australia as pacer Mohammed Shami was ruled out of the tour with an injury.

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

I thought Saudi Vellakka a glancing, loving depiction of the judicial system as a pageantry filled with performers trying to do right by everyone, do everything by the book, and failing despite their best attempts, observes Sreehari Nair.

Bravo to stay with team after tearing hamstring

Bravo to stay with team after tearing hamstring

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

West Indies left-hander Darren Bravo will stay with the West Indies' team despite sustaining a torn hamstring.

Tuffey shocked by match fixing reports

Tuffey shocked by match fixing reports

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Former New Zealand cricketer Daryl Tuffey is seeking legal advice after expressing shock at being linked to a probe into match fixing, according to reports.

'Umpires should not be coat hangers'

'Umpires should not be coat hangers'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2004

The 56 year-old former chief executive of the Cricket Australia, whose tenure with the International Cricket Council has been extended till July 2005, in an exclusive interview with Ashish Magotra.

Guha's bombshell questions Kohli, Dhoni, Dravid, Ganguly, Gavaskar

Guha's bombshell questions Kohli, Dhoni, Dravid, Ganguly, Gavaskar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Guha's resignation letter makes it clear that Kumble-Kohli rift is a reality.

Kohli, Ojha to replace injured Yuvraj, Harbhajan

Kohli, Ojha to replace injured Yuvraj, Harbhajan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh have been ruled out of the remainder of the England Test series because of injuries. Virat Kohli and Pragyan Ojha have been named replacements.

Meet the man who transformed Warner into most-feared batsman

Meet the man who transformed Warner into most-feared batsman

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

David Warner's fitness coach Wayne Geber has revealed about the sacrifice that the explosive Australian opener had made in the last few years in order to transform himself into a successful batsman.

Australia's Marsh, Faulkner out of South Africa tour

Australia's Marsh, Faulkner out of South Africa tour

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Batsman Shaun Marsh and all-rounder James Faulkner have been ruled out of Australia's limited overs tour of South Africa, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.

How Australia is getting this spinner ready for India Tests

How Australia is getting this spinner ready for India Tests

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Steve O'Keefe's hopes of joining the Australian slow-bowling attack in the four-Test series in India from next month have been boosted after the left-arm spinner was withdrawn from the remainder of the Big Bash League to prepare for the tour.

ICL: Chennai Superstars in final

ICL: Chennai Superstars in final

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Chennai Superstars, title winners of the inaugural Indian Cricket League 20-20 cricket tournament in Panchkula in Chandigarh in December last, made the final grade of the Essel Group's first domestic 50-over-a-side tourney and will clash with Delhi Jets on Sunday.

Warner will play Tests sooner than later: Hughes

Warner will play Tests sooner than later: Hughes

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Australian Test opener Phil Hughes believes that fellow New South Wales cricketer David Warner will make the grade in the longer format of the game sooner than later.

Injured Faulkner to miss remainder of New Zealand tour

Injured Faulkner to miss remainder of New Zealand tour

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Australian all-rounder James Faulkner has been ruled out of the remaining of the one-day internationals series against New Zealand, Cricket Australia said in a statement on Wednesday.