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SKY could captain India in Australia T20s

SKY could captain India in Australia T20s

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Injured T20I captain Hardik Pandya is unlikely to be available for India's upcoming five-match series against Australia, starting November 23. The star all-rounder will require more time to recover from his left-ankle ligament tear.

Jemimah, Shikha dropped for ODI World Cup in New Zealand

Jemimah, Shikha dropped for ODI World Cup in New Zealand

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Star batter Jemimah Rodrigues was on Thursday dropped from the 15-member Indian women's squad for the ICC ODI World Cup to be held in New Zealand from March 4 to April 3.

Mithali Raj retains top spot in ICC ODI rankings

Mithali Raj retains top spot in ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

India skipper Mithali Raj was on Tuesday joined at the top by South Africa opener Lizelle Lee, whose unbeaten 91 in the opening match against the West Indies helped her take joint-first position in the latest ICC women's ODI rankings.

WTC final: Rahane back; SKY and Kuldeep dropped

WTC final: Rahane back; SKY and Kuldeep dropped

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Rahane's comeback after 15 months was on predictable lines

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Spinners make Afghanistan favourites against Holland

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Afghanistan (6 points) will not only look to secure two points against the Dutch (4 points) but also aim to win big and improve the net run-rate

Kohli back; Rohit to lead squad in Afghanistan T20Is

Kohli back; Rohit to lead squad in Afghanistan T20Is

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan has been revealed, with key players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli included.

LSG, KKR in battle to cement berth in IPL play-offs

LSG, KKR in battle to cement berth in IPL play-offs

Rediff.com4 May 2024

With a dominant 24 runs victory over Mumbai Indians propelling second-placed KKR to 14 points and a step closer to qualification for the play-offs, the pressure is on KL Rahul's LSG to find a way past the threat that Shreyas Iyer's side poses.

Here's what Kohli said on Pujara, Rahane's future

Here's what Kohli said on Pujara, Rahane's future

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

A crestfallen India captain Virat Kohli's defence of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane lacked conviction, as he put the ball in the selection committee's court regarding the future of the two out-of-form senior batters.

Pujara hits double century on debut for Sussex

Pujara hits double century on debut for Sussex

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Senior India batter Cheteshwar Pujara redeemed himself with an unbeaten double hundred in the second innings as Sussex snatched a draw against Derbyshire at the 2022 County Championship in Derby on Sunday.

Injured Amla, Duminy out for Proteas trip to Australia

Injured Amla, Duminy out for Proteas trip to Australia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

South Africa will be without limited-overs stalwarts Hashim Amla and JP Duminy for their white-ball tour of Australia next month but welcome back all-rounder Chris Morris from injury.

Not too long to go now, says Kohli

Not too long to go now, says Kohli

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

'My focus is so clear. It's so precise what I want to do.'

Will India Pick Ashwin For Final?

Will India Pick Ashwin For Final?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

India could field three spinners against Australia in the final.

Mahatma Gandhi was 'quite a complicated being': Union minister

Mahatma Gandhi was 'quite a complicated being': Union minister

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Puri said that Gandhi's "initial life" in the UK, his education prepared him for an "English-style barrister".

'Bubble-to-bubble life not sustainable for players'

'Bubble-to-bubble life not sustainable for players'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

'If you look at a calendar of the last eight months, you're looking at about four or five months in a bubble, which is a lot. For some of us (being) without family, it can get challenging.'

Can Rishabh Pant shine and lead DC to victory vs PBKS?

Can Rishabh Pant shine and lead DC to victory vs PBKS?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

IPL: Comeback-man Pant the highlight as Delhi Capitals take on Punjab Kings

Women's WC PIX: Italy stun Argentina; Germany crush Morocco

Women's WC PIX: Italy stun Argentina; Germany crush Morocco

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Veteran striker Girelli, 33, replaced 16-year-old midfielder Giulia Dragoni in the 83rd minute and needed only four minutes to make an impact

World Cup: SA, Afghanistan look to open account

World Cup: SA, Afghanistan look to open account

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Down and out, the two bottom-placed teams know that this will be their best chance to post their first win in the ongoing 50-over showpiece.

India Women eye T20 WC title; open campaign vs Pakistan

India Women eye T20 WC title; open campaign vs Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

India are fretting over the fitness of their skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (shoulder) and Smriti Mandhana (finger) ahead of the opening game.

Du Plessis 'desperate' to return in CPL after concussion

Du Plessis 'desperate' to return in CPL after concussion

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The South African is leading the Saint Lucia Kings franchise in the CPL, which began on Thursday.

How Wankhede stadium shaped Virat Kohli's career

How Wankhede stadium shaped Virat Kohli's career

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

From World Cup titles to personal highs to heartbreaks, Virat Kohli witnesses it all at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium

'KL Rahul should take over as India's Test captain'

'KL Rahul should take over as India's Test captain'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Former BCCI secretary Sanjay Jagdale believes that K L Rahul deserves to be appointed as Test captain as he has performed in all the three formats of the game.

Have Pujara, Rahane played their last match for India?

Have Pujara, Rahane played their last match for India?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

After five failures in six completed knocks in South Africa, the two veteran batters surely seem to have played their last Test for India.

Saurabh Kumar: Net bowler for India against England in 2021, squad member in 2024

Saurabh Kumar: Net bowler for India against England in 2021, squad member in 2024

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

The life of Saurabh Kumar, veteran of a decade in domestic cricket, took a sharp turn on Monday when he made the Indian squad for the second Test against England starting in Visakhapatnam on February 2.

Women's WC: England rout Pakistan; SA seal semis spot

Women's WC: England rout Pakistan; SA seal semis spot

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

England were back to their blistering best as they defeated Pakistan by nine wickets to put themselves in a good position to qualify for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 semi-finals.

India vs SA: Watch out for these players!

India vs SA: Watch out for these players!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The Faf du Plessis-led side would be aiming to win their third match to stay alive in the 50-over tournament.

Biden slams Trump for remarks on Haley's husband

Biden slams Trump for remarks on Haley's husband

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

United States President Joe Biden has slammed his predecessor Donald Trump for dragging Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's husband into the swirl of personal attacks.

Middle-order maverick, Shreyas turns 29!

Middle-order maverick, Shreyas turns 29!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Iyer smashed 530 runs at an average of 66.25 in 11 innings and a strike rate of over 113. He scored two centuries and three fifties, with the best score of 128*. He ended up as the seventh-highest run-scorer in his debut tournament.

'Measured aggression': How England can upset India in Tests

'Measured aggression': How England can upset India in Tests

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Former pacer Steven Finn urged England to take a cue from Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen's centuries in their 10-wicket win in the 2012 Mumbai Test.

Yasir's late strikes put Pakistan in control on Day 3

Yasir's late strikes put Pakistan in control on Day 3

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen hit half-centuries before Yasir Shah's late strikes gave Pakistan the upperhand, on Day 3 of the first Test, in Karachi, on Thursday.

Hat-trick of centuries for Pujara in county cricket!

Hat-trick of centuries for Pujara in county cricket!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Senior India batter Cheteshwar Pujara continued his stellar show in the English County Championship, scoring a his third century in as many games for Sussex in Hove on Friday.

BCCI central contracts: Richa, Jemimah promoted

BCCI central contracts: Richa, Jemimah promoted

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

A player in A category gets paid Rs 50 lakh over and above match fees and Rs 30 lakh and Rs 10 lakh are allotted for B and C category respectively.

'His journey exemplifies adaptability, grit'

'His journey exemplifies adaptability, grit'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

The southpaw hit a match-winning 57 as Australia successfully chased down 130 to beat Pakistan to claim the third Test by eight wickets, on Saturday, and take the series 3-0.

'India to break World Cup drought soon'

'India to break World Cup drought soon'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Kirsten said it is not improbable if India can figure a way to make things right in the knockout games.

Harbhajan's choice for 'India's future captain'

Harbhajan's choice for 'India's future captain'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

'His intent and positive captaincy are signs that he can lead Team India in the future'

PICS: Bangladesh slay SA after posting their highest score

PICS: Bangladesh slay SA after posting their highest score

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Images from Sunday's ICC World Cup match between Bangaldesh and South Africa.

'Mandela practised Yoga to deal with prison brutalities'

'Mandela practised Yoga to deal with prison brutalities'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

One of the last surviving freedom fighters from that era, Isu Laloo Chiba, shared this in a message to support the Indian missions' plan to celebrate the second United Nations-sanctioned International Day of Yoga on 21 June in South Africa.

ICC Test Ranking: Ashwin retains top spot; Root claims batting crown

ICC Test Ranking: Ashwin retains top spot; Root claims batting crown

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin has maintained the top spot among bowlers

Pakistan recall Razzaq, Malik for Dubai T20s

Pakistan recall Razzaq, Malik for Dubai T20s

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Pakistan recalled veteran allrounders Abdul Razzaq and Shoaib Malik on Tuesday for the team's two Twenty20 internationals against South Africa in Dubai next week.

England announces squad for ODI series against Australia

England announces squad for ODI series against Australia

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The three-match series will be played over six days, with matches in Adelaide, Sydney and finishing in Melbourne on November 22.

ICC ODI rankings: Mithali dethroned, Goswami rises

ICC ODI rankings: Mithali dethroned, Goswami rises

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The spotlight among the batters was on Beth Mooney. She rocketed up eight places to break into the top ten, sitting at No. 8, just below compatriot Meg Lanning by nine rating points.