News for 'WTC Final'

Cricket 2021: Australia, NZ win elusive titles; Racism rocks England

Cricket 2021: Australia, NZ win elusive titles; Racism rocks England

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Virat Kohli stepped down as India's 20-overs skipper and lost ODI captaincy too with Rohit Sharma taking over as their sole white-ball leader.

India to tour Sri Lanka for three ODIs and three T20Is

India to tour Sri Lanka for three ODIs and three T20Is

Rediff.com11 May 2021

India's white-ball team will be arriving in Sri Lanka on July 5 and they will head back home on July 28.

Why Jadeja Rocks

Why Jadeja Rocks

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Ravindra Jadeja's batting average of 41.90 in away Tests in the last three years is the highest by an Indian batsman having played 10 innings or more. Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 3 of the India-England Test at Trent Bridge.

On the cusp of 100, Pujara to take one Test at a time

On the cusp of 100, Pujara to take one Test at a time

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Senior India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, set to play his 100th Test in Delhi on Friday, is not concerned about the chatter regarding his age and how long he will continue to play. The 35-year-old says he hasn't set a retirement date and would like to take it one match at a time.

How Bond played a major role in shaping Bumrah's career

How Bond played a major role in shaping Bumrah's career

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Bumrah expressed his views in a video shared by his IPL franchise.

'Not taking Bhuvi to UK huge mistake'

'Not taking Bhuvi to UK huge mistake'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Not picking Bhuvneshwar for the WTC final and the five Tests against England starting August 4 is baffling, said Sarandeep

RCB's Jamieson on how BCCI ensured safe exit from India

RCB's Jamieson on how BCCI ensured safe exit from India

Rediff.com31 May 2021

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson says leaving the IPL amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic in India was an "interesting" experience but he remained confident that the BCCI would ensure a safe passage to England for his first UK tour.

NZ name 5 spinners for India tour; Boult unavailable

NZ name 5 spinners for India tour; Boult unavailable

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Trent Boult and Colin de Grandhomme made themselves unavailable for selection due to the prospect of further time in bio-secure bubbles and Managed Isolation.

PIX: Ashwin takes 6 but Australia post big total

PIX: Ashwin takes 6 but Australia post big total

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

After R Ashwin led India's fightback with a six-wicket haul, India skipper Rohit Sharma at Shubman Gill took India to 36/0 at the end of Day 2 in Ahmedabad.

I just want to go out and express myself: Jaiswal

I just want to go out and express myself: Jaiswal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

A call-up for the West Indies tour for two Tests was inevitable for Yashasvi Jaiswal after proving himself across formats.

The story of Mukesh Kumar: 'Dream is now in front of me'

The story of Mukesh Kumar: 'Dream is now in front of me'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Fiesty Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar knows well what it takes to be selected for the Indian Test team.

Will India include Kuldeep for Ahmedabad Test?

Will India include Kuldeep for Ahmedabad Test?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

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

Jadeja reveals the most difficult phase of his career

Jadeja reveals the most difficult phase of his career

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Jadeja grabbed the opportunity with both hands in the fifth and the final Test during India's tour of England in 2018.

Ajinkya Rahane way to handle criticism

Ajinkya Rahane way to handle criticism

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Rahane knows that public opinion is fickle and at best left alone with focus on controllables.

Fire and Ice: DK compares Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson

Fire and Ice: DK compares Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Dinesh Karthik has likened the captains of India and New Zealand with fire and ice respectively.

Life In A Bubble: Why Team India Needs A Break

Life In A Bubble: Why Team India Needs A Break

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

It remains to be seen how the BCCI selectors pick the best players for every series in a cramped calendar, where the players have openly stated being fatigued by the bio-bubble life due to non-stop cricket.

'GT need to need an imposing strike bowler'

'GT need to need an imposing strike bowler'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

When you look at the teams, I suppose they are coming into auction when their top-order is pretty much full. So, in that regard, I don't see many batters going for huge amounts of money, reckons Eoin Morgan.

Kohli's India seek redemption on rank turner; Axar, Kuldeep set for game time

Kohli's India seek redemption on rank turner; Axar, Kuldeep set for game time

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

It is an perfect stage for India's mercurial skipper Virat Kohli, who loves to bring his A game to the fore when the chips are down.

1st ODI: Hardik faces leadership test vs Australia

1st ODI: Hardik faces leadership test vs Australia

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Hardik Pandya's leadership skills and India's overall World Cup preparedness will be under focus

BCCI to assure visa guarantees for Pakistan players

BCCI to assure visa guarantees for Pakistan players

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

The PCB chief said it was their right to demand this assurance and no one can keep Pakistan out of the World Cup.

Shastri drops a bombshell about Rahane's selection!

Shastri drops a bombshell about Rahane's selection!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Former coach Ravi Shastri termed Ajinkya Rahane's Test comeback as a reward for his impressive domestic show.

India, England docked two WTC points for slow over-rate

India, England docked two WTC points for slow over-rate

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

England and India have been deducted two points each in the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 standings for maintaining a slow over rate during the first Test match at Nottingham.

Australia pummel West Indies inside three days

Australia pummel West Indies inside three days

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Josh Hazlewood finished with a nine-wicket match haul as world champions Australia crushed a depleted West Indies by 10 wickets.

New Zealand players may be allowed to miss Tests for IPL

New Zealand players may be allowed to miss Tests for IPL

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

New Zealand Cricket has indicated that it may not block its players from fully participating in the upcoming IPL if the knock-out phase matches of the lucrative league clash with the Test series opener in England beginning on June 2.

Chakravarthy a very unique bowler; has the ability: Kumble

Chakravarthy a very unique bowler; has the ability: Kumble

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Anil Kumble is happy that KKR leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy is back in his element having sorted his technical issues.

Root hopes England peak before Ashes

Root hopes England peak before Ashes

Rediff.com15 May 2021

England and Australia are slated to lock horns against each other in the Ashes later this year. England would be squaring off against New Zealand and India in the longest format before the Ashes.

PIX: Ashwin shines as India dominate Day 1 in Windies

PIX: Ashwin shines as India dominate Day 1 in Windies

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and the West Indies in Dominica, on Wednesday.

A Day of Dismal Records for India

A Day of Dismal Records for India

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 1 of the India-England Test at Leeds.

Can Australia end India's home domination?

Can Australia end India's home domination?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Australia's blockbuster four-Test series against India will be the greatest challenge Pat Cummins has faced in his young captaincy as he looks to conquer the "final frontier".

'Our batting has not clicked'

'Our batting has not clicked'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'The only issue for me as far as the Indian team is concerned is the batting.' 'When we lost in New Zealand, the batting was the major issue.'

Why India's bowling attack is probably the most potent

Why India's bowling attack is probably the most potent

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

England's batting coach Marcus Trescothick was all praise for India's pacers after they shot out the home team for 183 on the opening day of the first Test, in Nottingham, on Wednesday.

Can Sunrisers Shine under Cummins?

Can Sunrisers Shine under Cummins?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

A desperate Sunrisers have hit the reset button this season, bringing in Australia's World Cup winning captain Pat Cummins.

Pak captain rues giving ruthless Aus a sniff in MCG loss

Pak captain rues giving ruthless Aus a sniff in MCG loss

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'A lot to work on but this is the blueprint of the way we want to play Test cricket and hopefully we'll keep doing that.'

Day 3: How India lost the plot

Day 3: How India lost the plot

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

A determined New Zealand bounced back in fine style on the third day to gain the upperhand in the World Test Championship final.

Indian Teams For South Africa: The Key Takeaways

Indian Teams For South Africa: The Key Takeaways

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Jasprit Bumrah will definitely be a part of India's plans for the T20 World Cup but there is not clarity on the T20 future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Yearender 2023: So close, yet so far...: India's ICC trophy drought continues

Yearender 2023: So close, yet so far...: India's ICC trophy drought continues

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The last time Team India won an ICC World Cup was in 2011 in India. It was a 50-over ODI format that was won under the astute leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Gambhir's advice to Team India ahead of pink-ball Test

Gambhir's advice to Team India ahead of pink-ball Test

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

India-England will lock horns in a pink-ball Test, beginning February 24 at the Motera Stadium.

'Don't get too excited!': Wasim Akram's advice for India's pacers

'Don't get too excited!': Wasim Akram's advice for India's pacers

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Pakistan legend Wasim Akram said the Indian fast bowling unit should not get 'carried away' with the new ball.

Don't want to be surprised during the World Cup: Dravid

Don't want to be surprised during the World Cup: Dravid

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

With India set to host the ODI World Cup later this year, head coach Rahul Dravid said the team was trying out all possible combinations.

COVID-19: Saha tests positive again, Hussey recovers

COVID-19: Saha tests positive again, Hussey recovers

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Among other sportspersons, KT Irfan, PU Chitra, 19 other athletes test negative while the health of one positive athlete being monitored at SAI Bengaluru.