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Ranji: Taide slams ton; Musheer leads Mumbai recovery

Ranji: Taide slams ton; Musheer leads Mumbai recovery

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Vidarbha opener Atharva Taide struck his third first-class century and his second of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season

Confident Patidar ready to add runs in India colours

Confident Patidar ready to add runs in India colours

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Patidar considers his Indian call-up, a dream come true and said that the IPL 2022 eliminator against the Lucknow Super Giants, where he scored 112*, was a turning point of his career.

SL series: Rohit named Test captain; Rahane, Pujara dropped

SL series: Rohit named Test captain; Rahane, Pujara dropped

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

According to PTI, the chairman of selectors, Chetan Sharma has asked the duo to regain form by playing Ranji Trophy.

Tendulkar discharged from hospital; to remain isolated

Tendulkar discharged from hospital; to remain isolated

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The former India captain was hospitalised on April 2 as a precautionary measure after testing positive for the dreaded virus on March 27.

WTC Final becomes a do-or-die showdown for Rahane

WTC Final becomes a do-or-die showdown for Rahane

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Rahane stands at crossroads in his comeback Test

Rahane to lead in the absence of Kohli in 1st Test vs New Zealand

Rahane to lead in the absence of Kohli in 1st Test vs New Zealand

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane will lead India in the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur, starting November 25, before regular skipper Virat Kohli returns to take charge from the second Test in Mumbai.

India's Smriti Mandhana is ICC women's Cricketer of the Year!

India's Smriti Mandhana is ICC women's Cricketer of the Year!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'A recognition of such high class from the global governing body of cricket in an exceptional and difficult year will motivate me to continue to better my game and contribute to Team India's success going forward.'

Struggling Dhawan to play for India 'A'

Struggling Dhawan to play for India 'A'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Out-of-form senior opener Shikhar Dhawan has been included in the India 'A' side for the last two unofficial one dayers against South Africa 'A' to get back among the runs

Is India's warm-up game against SA the real test?

Is India's warm-up game against SA the real test?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

India face a South Africa in their final World Twenty20 warm-up game in Mumbai, on Saturday.

The big surprise in India women's team for CWG

The big surprise in India women's team for CWG

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Wicketkeeper Taniya Bhatia, who has an unimpressive strike rate of under 100 in the T20 format, was on Monday named in the Indian women's squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Amla, Steyn quietly slog it out ahead of India game

Amla, Steyn quietly slog it out ahead of India game

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Steyn, whose mere presence would ensure that Virat Kohli and Co are more alert.

India need Iyer, Ashwin to step up in 2nd ODI vs Aus

India need Iyer, Ashwin to step up in 2nd ODI vs Aus

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

The game on Friday had enough positives for India, mainly the performance of Mohammad Shami and Suryakumar Yadav, but few questions still need to be answered ahead of the World Cup, beginning October 5.

Duminy claims SA's first World Cup hat-trick

Duminy claims SA's first World Cup hat-trick

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The off-spinner dismissed Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews with the final ball of his eighth over and returned to send back Nuwan Kulasekara and Tharindu Kaushal with the first two deliveries of his next to achieve the milestone in the first quarter-final of the World Cup.

These are the top contenders for ICC World Cup...

These are the top contenders for ICC World Cup...

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Gibbs back India, England as contenders for ODI World Cup

Khawaja backs under fire Warner to score big in WTC final, Ashes

Khawaja backs under fire Warner to score big in WTC final, Ashes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Warner has also taken aim at his Ashes nemesis England veteran pacer Stuart Broad, implying that he will not be the force that derailed the opening batter's 2019 trip this time.

We will bounce back, says Kumble

We will bounce back, says Kumble

Rediff.com6 Apr 2008

The crushing loss against South Africa in Ahmedabad on Saturday may rank as one of India's worst defeats in Test cricket, but captain Anil Kumble is unperturbed. The veteran spinner believes that his team is confident they can win the third and final Test in Kanpur and level the three-match series.

Early strikes help Bangladesh rally

Early strikes help Bangladesh rally

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

Bangladesh reduced South Africa to 76 for four after being bowled out for 192 on the opening day of the first Test.

Buttler questions use of stump microphones

Buttler questions use of stump microphones

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Buttler was fined 15 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point after swearing repeatedly at South Africa all-rounder Vernon Philander

Rohit hails BCCI's move to postpone IPL

Rohit hails BCCI's move to postpone IPL

Rediff.com6 May 2021

The five-time champions posted a series of tweets and shared the travel plans of its players and support staff.

Spain take on Costa Rica in battle of the generations

Spain take on Costa Rica in battle of the generations

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Spain and Costa Rica are playing in Group E along with Germany and Japan.

Will India Play Ashwin Vs Australia?

Will India Play Ashwin Vs Australia?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the World Cup opener against Australia?

Saha 'tells all' to BCCI probe committee, accused journalist identifies himself

Saha 'tells all' to BCCI probe committee, accused journalist identifies himself

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A three-member committee met Saha to probe into the 37-year-old's allegations against the unnamed journalist.

My most SPECIAL comeback, says Karthik

My most SPECIAL comeback, says Karthik

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Veteran Wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik feels his latest recall to the Indian team is his 'most special comeback' of a rollercoaster international career that began way back in 2004.

'Ridiculous' rules leave ICC red-faced

'Ridiculous' rules leave ICC red-faced

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The International Cricket Council came in for sharp criticism for its bizarre rules on playing conditions

Get ready for the ultimate Test pace battle!

Get ready for the ultimate Test pace battle!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

The countries will pin their hopes of victory on their quicks with seamer friendly wickets on order for the Tests in Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town and Johannesburg, and the contests set to be dominated by fiery exchanges of fast bowling.

SA Tour: Why Kohli may lose ODI captaincy

SA Tour: Why Kohli may lose ODI captaincy

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Virat Kohli's position as India's ODI captain, his Test deputy Ajinkya Rahane's future as vice-captain in the longest format along with 100-Test man Ishant Sharma's place will be up for discussion when the national selectors pick the jumbo squad for the tour of South Africa later this week.

India women eye dominance in T20s

India women eye dominance in T20s

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Indian women's cricket team's confidence will be high as it heads into a five-game Twenty20 against South Africa.

Desperate Sri Lanka clash with West Indies in must-win game

Desperate Sri Lanka clash with West Indies in must-win game

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka need to win their final two games, and hope for favourable outcomes in England and Pakistan's next fixtures.

Kohli rested for Bangladesh T20Is; Rohit to lead

Kohli rested for Bangladesh T20Is; Rohit to lead

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Sanju Samson replaced Virat Kohli for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, while Mumbai all-rounder Shivam Dube earned his maiden call-up to the Indian team.

Limping Australia look forward to England 'blockbuster'

Limping Australia look forward to England 'blockbuster'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Australia captain Aaron Finch is relishing a "blockbuster" Cricket World Cup semi-final against England at Edgbaston on Thursday but injury concerns threaten to derail the plans of the defending champions.

England eves cruise to World T20 final

England eves cruise to World T20 final

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Veteran skipper Charlotte Edwards and young Sarah Taylor batted sensibly to chase down a paltry total and help England women beat South Africa by nine wickets to enter the final of the ICC Women's World T20 in Mirpur.

Rahul no longer vice-captain; Bumrah to miss entire Aus series

Rahul no longer vice-captain; Bumrah to miss entire Aus series

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

K L Rahul has managed just 38 runs in three innings in the ongoing Test series against Australia.

India players commence training amid COVID outbreak

India players commence training amid COVID outbreak

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

India is set to play a three-match ODI series against West Indies in Ahmedabad, beginning February 6.

Why Pakistan wants T20 World Cup moved out of India...

Why Pakistan wants T20 World Cup moved out of India...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani said they will push for the upcoming T20 World Cup's 'relocation' to the UAE if India doesn't provide a written assurance that its team, fans and scribes will be granted visas for the event.

'Kohli can instil fear in youngsters'

'Kohli can instil fear in youngsters'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Former South Africa coach Ray Jennings feels that India captain Virat Kohli can be 'intimidating in the dressing room.'

Harbhajan congratulates 'new daddy' Rahane

Harbhajan congratulates 'new daddy' Rahane

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

Ajinkya Rahane and wife Radhika Dhopavkar were blessed with a baby girl on Saturday.

Chance for Kona Bharat to stake claim for SA Tests

Chance for Kona Bharat to stake claim for SA Tests

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Wicketkeeper Kona Bharat has showcased his skills with the gloves and bat in the several games he has played for India 'A' in the past year or so and is close to selection in the Test team.

Mithali Raj retires from T20Is to focus on 2021 ODI World Cup

Mithali Raj retires from T20Is to focus on 2021 ODI World Cup

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Mithali Raj decided to quit T20 Internationals after a career spanning 89 matches

Women's World Cup: India eye first ICC title

Women's World Cup: India eye first ICC title

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

India will be keen to go one step ahead and claim the title that has eluded them

'Close to full pace' Hazlewood set to steam in at WTC final

'Close to full pace' Hazlewood set to steam in at WTC final

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Having played as many as 15 Tests against India, Hazlewood is looking forward to the challenge of playing the Asian giants at a neutral venue.