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Champions Trophy in Pakistan: Will India participate?

Champions Trophy in Pakistan: Will India participate?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Champions Trophy headlines Pakistan's home season but India uncertainty remains

Suryakumar captain of ICC T20I Team of the Year

Suryakumar captain of ICC T20I Team of the Year

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

India's batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, spinner Ravi Bishnoi and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh also feature in ICC T20I Team of the Year for 2023.

Bangladesh pick Shakib for T20 World Cup; Shanto captain

Bangladesh pick Shakib for T20 World Cup; Shanto captain

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Shakib Al Hasan made his comeback to T20 international cricket after a gap of nearly a year this month in the home series against Zimbabwe.

Mission T20 WC trophy: Team India to leave on May 25

Mission T20 WC trophy: Team India to leave on May 25

Rediff.com22 May 2024

First batch of Team India players to depart for US on May 25 for T20 World Cup

Duleep Trophy: Ishan Kishan makes a statement with century!

Duleep Trophy: Ishan Kishan makes a statement with century!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Batting at No 4, Ishan Kishan smashed 111, hitting 14 fours and three sixes in his 126-ball knock to rally India C against India B.

PIX: Miller's final-over heroics power South Africa to victory

PIX: Miller's final-over heroics power South Africa to victory

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

David Miller's late cameo saw South Africa stage a late comeback to outclass Sri Lanka by four wickets in the Super 12 match at the T20 World Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

South Africa v West Indies, 2nd Test: Du Plessis gets ton before rain stops play

South Africa v West Indies, 2nd Test: Du Plessis gets ton before rain stops play

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Faf du Plessis scored his fourth test century but rain ruined the morning session as South Africa went to lunch on 289 for three on day two of the second Test against West Indies at St George's Park on Saturday.

'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.

'Proteas will succumb to unplayable Axar, Kuldeep'

'Proteas will succumb to unplayable Axar, Kuldeep'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Former Indian cricketer Sarandeep Singh believes India's bowling attack holds the key to victory in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa

T20 WC: Legends retire, USA shock Pak, Afghans make history

T20 WC: Legends retire, USA shock Pak, Afghans make history

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

USA's sparkling debut, Afghan bravehearts' dream run and India's brilliance

PIX: Australia thrash West Indies to boost semis hopes

PIX: Australia thrash West Indies to boost semis hopes

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Veteran opener David Warner produced a feisty unbeaten 89 as Australia registered an emphatic eight-wicket win against West Indies to boost their semi-final hopes, at the T20 World Cup, in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Khalistanis have polluted Canada, says Indo-Canadian MP after threats

Khalistanis have polluted Canada, says Indo-Canadian MP after threats

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Chandra Arya, a Member of Parliament from Nepean in the House of Commons, said in a post on his X account that separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of Sikhs for Justice released a video demanding that Arya and his Hindu-Canadian friends go back to India after he (Arya) condemned the vandalism of the Hindu temple and other acts of hate and violence by Khalistan supporters in Canada.

'Not a great selling product': Klaasen slams NYC pitch

'Not a great selling product': Klaasen slams NYC pitch

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

If you showcase this to world, it's not great selling product: Klaasen on New York pitch

'To have two Josephs in our T20 World Cup squad would be great!'

'To have two Josephs in our T20 World Cup squad would be great!'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Fast bowling sensation Shamar Joseph should be fast-tracked into the West Indies squad for the home T20 World Cup in June, said former captain Chris Gayle.

U19 World Cup: Saharan, Pandey, Musheer in race for Player of the Tournament

U19 World Cup: Saharan, Pandey, Musheer in race for Player of the Tournament

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

India captain Uday Saharan, bowler Saumy Pandey and all-rounder Musheer Khan have been named in the ICC Under 19 World Cup Player of the Tournament as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced shortlist on Friday.

KS Bharat to replace Ishan Kishan in SA Tests

KS Bharat to replace Ishan Kishan in SA Tests

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

KS Bharat has been named as his replacement.

Kirsten, Gillespie take charge of Pakistan cricket

Kirsten, Gillespie take charge of Pakistan cricket

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Pakistan have appointed former South Africa batsman Gary Kirsten as head coach of their men's white-ball teams

23 wickets to start 2024! Records tumble on chaotic Day One

23 wickets to start 2024! Records tumble on chaotic Day One

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

During an action-packed day one of second Test between India and South Africa, a total of 23 wickets fell, which is the second highest number of wickets falling on day one of a Test.

PHOTOS: India breeze past West Indies in first ODI

PHOTOS: India breeze past West Indies in first ODI

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Images from the first One-Day International between India and the West Indies, in Ahmedabad, on Sunday.

Saudi oil supply rebound gives India bargaining power

Saudi oil supply rebound gives India bargaining power

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

A resurgence in Saudi Arabian supplies of crude oil to India coupled with an attack on an Iraqi tanker in August carrying crude to Europe may result in improved bargaining power for India with West Asian and Russian suppliers for winter supplies. Shipments of Saudi oil rebounded in September from August, surging to the highest since March while Russian oil shipments rose marginally as Saudi Arabia tried to claw back market share in Asia, according to industry sources and ship tracking data.

'Rohit is like that iron fist in a velvet glove'

'Rohit is like that iron fist in a velvet glove'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Captain Rohit has been 'absolutely phenomenal': Bumrah

T20 WC: Festival of cricket kicks off in the Americas

T20 WC: Festival of cricket kicks off in the Americas

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Big test for India, Eng; minnows likely to shake applecart

RCB-SRH match shatters records with EPIC run-fest!

RCB-SRH match shatters records with EPIC run-fest!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

SRH-RCB rewrote the record books in a high-octane IPL encounter.

West Indies win MCC's Spirit of Cricket award

West Indies win MCC's Spirit of Cricket award

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

West Indies have won this year's Spirit of Cricket award after sending both their men's and women's teams to tour England during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) announced.

Day after Skymet's warning, IMD predicts normal south-west monsoon

Day after Skymet's warning, IMD predicts normal south-west monsoon

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The country can expect normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon season as a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and a lower snow cover over the northern hemisphere are likely to counter the evolving El Nino conditions, the India meteorological department (IMD) said on Tuesday.

Dravid to remain India's coach till T20 World Cup: BCCI

Dravid to remain India's coach till T20 World Cup: BCCI

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Rahul Dravid's contract ended after the ODI World Cup final last year, but he was asked to continue in his role.

Veteran Mathews named in SL T20 World Cup squad

Veteran Mathews named in SL T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Mathews made his T20 comeback for Sri Lanka in January after a three-year gap.

India to tour South Africa for all-format series in December-January

India to tour South Africa for all-format series in December-January

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

India will tour South Africa for an all-format series in December-January, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Thursday. According to the itinerary announced by CSA, India is set to play three Test matches, as many ODIs and four T20Is during the tour.

T20 World Cup: Aqib Ilyas named Oman skipper; Paudel to lead Nepal

T20 World Cup: Aqib Ilyas named Oman skipper; Paudel to lead Nepal

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Featuring in the T20 World Cup for the third time, Oman on Wednesday named Aqib Ilyas as their skipper for the upcoming edition of the tournament, which will be held across June in the USA and West Indies.

Ashwin, Bairstow set for century of Tests together

Ashwin, Bairstow set for century of Tests together

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Test cricket will see two players featuring in their 100th game together for only the fourth time when India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and England batter Jonny Bairstow take the field in Dharamsala on Thursday.

Veteran van der Merwe left out of Netherlands T20 WC squad

Veteran van der Merwe left out of Netherlands T20 WC squad

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Holland will begin their T20 World Cup campaign on June 4 against Nepal at Dallas and four days later will face formidable South Africa in New York.

India will make it to women's T20 World Cup semis: Harmanpreet

India will make it to women's T20 World Cup semis: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com14 May 2024

India have been drawn alongside six-time champions Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Group A for the women's T20 World Cup in October.

ODI World Cup: Skipper Bavuma heads home, to miss warm-up games

ODI World Cup: Skipper Bavuma heads home, to miss warm-up games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma will miss Cricket World Cup warm-up matches against Afghanistan and New Zealand after returning home for family reasons, officials confirmed on Thursday.

Ashwin's Top 5 Performances in Tests

Ashwin's Top 5 Performances in Tests

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin will become only the 14th Indian player and 77th overall in world cricket to complete the milestone of 100 Test matches.

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

SKY beats odds: T20I Player of the Year for 2nd time

SKY beats odds: T20I Player of the Year for 2nd time

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Yadav did quite well in 2023 with an average that closed in on 50 and a strike rate exceeding 150.

Dean Elgar eyes South Africa Test captaincy

Dean Elgar eyes South Africa Test captaincy

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Dean Elgar joins Aiden Markram on the list of players who have expressed interest in the job.

Injured Bumrah ruled out of South Africa Tests

Injured Bumrah ruled out of South Africa Tests

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the home Test series against South Africa after suffering a stress fracture in his back and will be replaced by Umesh Yadav.

Cricketers Azad, Pathan bamboozle opponents at polls

Cricketers Azad, Pathan bamboozle opponents at polls

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

WC star Azad beats state BJP heavyweight Ghosh from Bardhaman-Durgapur constituency

T20 World Cup: Why India are the big favourites!

T20 World Cup: Why India are the big favourites!

Rediff.com28 May 2024

England's World Cup-winning former skipper Eoin Morgan picked India as his favourites to win the upcoming T20 World Cup.