News for 'World XI'

If they want to play...: Ashish Nehra on Virat and Rohit's T20I future

If they want to play...: Ashish Nehra on Virat and Rohit's T20I future

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Former pacer Ashish Nehra believes that until Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma retires, the young crop have to fight for their place in the line-up.

Pant Or Miller: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Pant Or Miller: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Check out the top knocks of the DC vs GT match.

The Ishan Kishan Saga: Did he err by asking for break?

The Ishan Kishan Saga: Did he err by asking for break?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Did Ishan Kishan do the right thing listening to his heart and seeking a break due to mental fatigue?

Stoinis Or Wadhera? Who Gets Your Vote?

Stoinis Or Wadhera? Who Gets Your Vote?

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Marcus Stoinis struck a half-century as LSG picked up their sixth win of the season.

Rohit the template for India's blemish-free campaign

Rohit the template for India's blemish-free campaign

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Rohit Sharma has quietly grown into the team's undisputed talisman leading their blemish-free campaign in the home World Cup.

Will Modi-Xi meeting resolve Sikkim standoff?

Will Modi-Xi meeting resolve Sikkim standoff?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

'The impasse on the India-China border in the Sikkim sector persists, but the Hamburg meeting between the two leaders will certainly have its salutary effects on the relationship between the two countries,' says China scholar Rup Narayan Das.

Select Your Team: 1st ODI: India Vs WI

Select Your Team: 1st ODI: India Vs WI

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

For India, this series serves as the perfect platform for the coming World Cup to be played at home in October-November.

Shuttler Kashyap knocked out of Canada Open

Shuttler Kashyap knocked out of Canada Open

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya Sen, Tokyo Olympic B Sai Praneeth and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde will be in action later on Wednesdat.

China and Xi want India to fail

China and Xi want India to fail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

By jettisoning the vision of multilateral world in favour of a Han Empire, China has posed a major long term challenge to India. India must stand firm against Chinese expansionism but also keep a door open for future detente by making a clear distinction between Chinese people and the current Chinese leadership, observe Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (Retd) and Colonel Anil Athale (Retd).

China thanks Modi for letter to XI on coronavirus assistance

China thanks Modi for letter to XI on coronavirus assistance

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

'India's acts of goodwill fully demonstrate its friendship with China'

China's Xi Jinping wishes Trump, Melania speedy recovery

China's Xi Jinping wishes Trump, Melania speedy recovery

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

In a message to Trump, Xi, 67, said that after learning US President Trump and Melania have tested positive for COVID-19, he and his wife Peng Liyuan extend sympathy to them and wish them a speedy recovery, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Pak must stop terror for peace talks: Modi tells Xi

Pak must stop terror for peace talks: Modi tells Xi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Modi told President Xi that he has made efforts to improve ties with Islamabad but these efforts have been "derailed".

WTC Final: Baffled Tendulkar fails to understand...

WTC Final: Baffled Tendulkar fails to understand...

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar found senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's exclusion from India's playing XI for the World Test Championship final baffling.

ICC forces PCB to rename teams for exhibition matches

ICC forces PCB to rename teams for exhibition matches

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The two exhibition Twenty20 matches between a World XI and Pakistan Stars XI ran into trouble after the International Cricket Council objected to the visiting team's name, forcing the organisers to rename the side.

At Davos, China's Xi warns against trade wars

At Davos, China's Xi warns against trade wars

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Globalisation is a "double-edged" sword" but cannot be blamed for the world's problems, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday while pushing for greater role for emerging economies in governance of global institutions.

Can Shaheen Afridi spoil Warner's farewell Test series?

Can Shaheen Afridi spoil Warner's farewell Test series?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Afridi stated that the team is looking to spoil Warner's farewell series

Has Joe Biden Lost Interest In India?

Has Joe Biden Lost Interest In India?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Had it not been for the slow but sure emergence of China as a threat to the western order, would India have been accepted as a near-equal partner by individual western nations, jointly and severally, questions N Sathiya Moorthy.

Amidst Ashwin's Mankad moment, Kings XI face KKR

Amidst Ashwin's Mankad moment, Kings XI face KKR

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

With a debate raging over the run out, it remains to be seen how Ashwin and Co. start afresh in what will be their first away match of the season.

South Africa-bound Easwaran dreams of India debut

South Africa-bound Easwaran dreams of India debut

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The 28-year-old, who was ruled out of Vijay Hazare Trophy because of a split webbing in his right hand, has been picked for touring India 'A' squad to South Africa.

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.

PIX: China goes all out for Asian Games

PIX: China goes all out for Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Crowd roar as Xi opens Hangzhou Asian Games

IPL 2024: Hazlewood available only in May; Rehan pulls out

IPL 2024: Hazlewood available only in May; Rehan pulls out

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Josh Hazlewood, who was released by RCB, has been bracketed in the top-of-the-line Rs 2 crore base price in Tuesday's IPL auction.

Entry of India, Pak to bolster SCO's strength: Xi

Entry of India, Pak to bolster SCO's strength: Xi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

He said countries should work for promoting open and inclusive cooperation for win-win outcomes.

What it takes to make Aussie World T20 XI...

What it takes to make Aussie World T20 XI...

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Josh Hazlewood hat-trick may not be enough to make WT20 XI.

Xi may not be all powerful

Xi may not be all powerful

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'He still has to deal with party norms and traditions and has been careful to follow the order of seniority,' points out Claude Arpi.

Modi, Xi to come face-to-face for BRICS virtual summit on Nov 17

Modi, Xi to come face-to-face for BRICS virtual summit on Nov 17

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

For the first time since the standoff between Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to come face-to-face virtually at the BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) annual summit to be held on November 17.

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'The two sides agree to continue firmly supporting each other in safeguarding their respective core interests,' a joint statement issued at the end of Muizzu's talks with Chinese leaders said.

'We need to be better in all three facets of the game'

'We need to be better in all three facets of the game'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The series starts with the first T20I in Mohali on Thursday, and Afghanistan will look to take inspiration from their impressive outing in the ODI World Cup in October-November last year to prepare in earnest for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Will Shreyas Iyer Be Retained For Sri Lanka Game?

Will Shreyas Iyer Be Retained For Sri Lanka Game?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the World Cup match against Sri Lanka?

South Africa look to maintain momentum vs Bangladesh

South Africa look to maintain momentum vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Bangladesh might not look too threatening in the World Cup but their record against the Proteas

Pathan reveals SRH's 'must-have' player for IPL 2024

Pathan reveals SRH's 'must-have' player for IPL 2024

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Pathan mentioned that the Hyderabad-based franchise needs a proper spinner who can take wickets.

I believe in pitching it up and getting wickets: Shami

I believe in pitching it up and getting wickets: Shami

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Mohammed Shami's 7/57 is the best figures by an Indian bowler in the World Cup.

IPL PIX: Pant shines as spirited Delhi Capitals edge Titans

IPL PIX: Pant shines as spirited Delhi Capitals edge Titans

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Rishabh Pant's belligerent unbeaten half-century helped Delhi Capitals' to a narrow four-run win over Gujarat Titans.

Why is Travis Head ruling himself out of the Test opener role?

Why is Travis Head ruling himself out of the Test opener role?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Australia's star batter Travis Head believes opening the batting in Test cricket is a "specialist job" and has ruled himself out of contention to replace veteran David Warner.

Modi Trapped In World Of Complex Relationships

Modi Trapped In World Of Complex Relationships

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The Modi government finds itself in a contradiction of its own making. It has encouraged pro-Russian, Westophobic public sentiment while setting strategic policy that's exactly the opposite, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Shami's STRANGE Exclusion From World Cup Team

Shami's STRANGE Exclusion From World Cup Team

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

In the last four IPLs, Mohammed Shami has taken 19 wickets or more every season.

Bangla Game: Will India Play SKY, Shami?

Bangla Game: Will India Play SKY, Shami?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup Super Fours match against Bangladesh?

Rohit open to changing playing XI every T20 WC game

Rohit open to changing playing XI every T20 WC game

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma believes in flexibility in the playing eleven and is not averse to the idea of making one or two changes in every game during India's T20 World Cup campaign, which commences in Melbourne on Sunday.

PM calls summit a 'new era', Xi says had 'heart to heart' discussions

PM calls summit a 'new era', Xi says had 'heart to heart' discussions

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The prime minister started off his remarks at the meeting in Tamil, welcoming China to the talks, which were held right after one-on-one discussions between Modi and Xi at the Taj Fisherman's Cove Hotel.

Did India gain anything from Modi-Xi meeting?

Did India gain anything from Modi-Xi meeting?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

All the three issues raised by China at the Modi-Xi meeting are either intractable or peripheral to the bilateral relations and suggest conventional methods to placate the other side without yielding much, says Srikanth Kondapalli.