News for 'XI'

India's Adelaide Dilemma: Rahul Or...?

India's Adelaide Dilemma: Rahul Or...?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against Australia in Adelaide?

Xi Humiliates Predecessor Hu!

Xi Humiliates Predecessor Hu!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

In scenes replicating purges at party conferences in Pyongyang, Xi Jinping appeared to borrow from Kim Jong Un's playbook when he had Hu Jintao, his predecessor as Communist party general secretary and president of the People's Republic of China, evicted from the final session of the 20th party congress on Saturday, October 22, 2022 in full view.

Shami returns for England T20I series

Shami returns for England T20I series

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Shami last played for India in the 2023 World Cup final in Ahmedabad after which he was sidelined because of an ankle injury which needed surgery.

Trump 2.0: Tough Navigation Lies Ahead For India

Trump 2.0: Tough Navigation Lies Ahead For India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'As the global economy undergoes significant transformations in 2025, India's ability to navigate the complexities of trade wars, financial realignments, and emerging blocs will be pivotal,' explain Harsh V Pant and Soumya Bhowmik.

Shreyas Shines With Statement Knock!

Shreyas Shines With Statement Knock!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Playing his first game for India in more than six months, Shreyas Iyer stroked a quickfire 59 from 36 balls, to put India on course for an easy victory.

'Opening one of the toughest jobs in cricket'

'Opening one of the toughest jobs in cricket'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Matt Renshaw feels he figures way down in the Australian selection pecking order for the opener's slot.

Trump opens up on his viral moment with Obama

Trump opens up on his viral moment with Obama

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

United States President-elect Donald Trump opened up about the viral moment between him and former President Barack Obama, acknowledging the seemingly warm interaction that was captured during the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, Politico reported.

Xi's spl envoy meets new Maldivian Prez amid call to withdraw Indian troops

Xi's spl envoy meets new Maldivian Prez amid call to withdraw Indian troops

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

China is also ready to promote high-quality Belt and Road Initiative cooperation, and push for new progress in the future-oriented, all-round friendly and cooperative partnership between the two countries, she added.

Can Kohli, Rohit rediscover form in England ODIs?

Can Kohli, Rohit rediscover form in England ODIs?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

India is facing form concerns and selection dilemmas as they enter the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations.

Rohit captain of ICC's T20I team of year; Bumrah, Pandya, Arshdeep included

Rohit captain of ICC's T20I team of year; Bumrah, Pandya, Arshdeep included

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

India captain Rohit Sharma, who led the team to their second ICC T20 World Cup title last June, has been named skipper of the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year 2024.

What did Modi-Xi talk about? Both sides have different versions

What did Modi-Xi talk about? Both sides have different versions

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Modi and President Xi held the conversation on Wednesday on the sidelines of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) summit in Johannesburg.

Rohit Practices Hard For Champions Trophy

Rohit Practices Hard For Champions Trophy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Rohit can be seen working extensively on his batting, unleashing his signature shots including the trademark pull shots, the drives through the off-side and the straight lofted shots among others.

Milind Rege, The Last of the Mohicans

Milind Rege, The Last of the Mohicans

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'He devoted his entire life for the betterment of Mumbai cricket and cricketers.' 'Even when he left for the Elysian Fields, he was in harness as mentor/advisor to the MCA.' Hemant Kenkre mourns the passing of Mumbai cricket icon Milind Rege.

Aussie Minister Is A Huge Fan Of Kohli

Aussie Minister Is A Huge Fan Of Kohli

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Tim Watts had his fan boy moment on Friday when he caught up with Virat Kohli during the Indian team's visit to Parliament house in Canberra.

Steady progress in implementing LAC pact: Chinese military

Steady progress in implementing LAC pact: Chinese military

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

He said that in recent times, based on the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, China and India have maintained close communication on the border situation through diplomatic and military channels and achieved great progress.

Will India Retain XI Against South Africa?

Will India Retain XI Against South Africa?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Sunday's match against South Africa?

Who Can Hit The Stump First?

Who Can Hit The Stump First?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Rising to the occasion, T Dilip delivered a perfect throw, dislodging the stump on his very first attempt, sparking cheers and laughter from everyone present.

He's got every shot: Aussie pacer raves about Reddy

He's got every shot: Aussie pacer raves about Reddy

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Nitish Reddy's straight drive off Scott Boland that carried him past his maiden Test hundred has convinced the Australian pacer about the young Indian batter's potential with the bat.

India protests China's two new counties in Ladakh

India protests China's two new counties in Ladakh

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

India has lodged a "solemn protest" with China over the establishment of two new counties in the Hotan prefecture, as parts of these regions fall within India's union territory of Ladakh. The Indian government asserted that the creation of these counties will not impact its sovereignty over the area and does not lend legitimacy to China's "illegal and forcible" occupation.

'What Does Gill Contribute To The Team?'

'What Does Gill Contribute To The Team?'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'He has not lived up to expectations.' 'If this was Shubman Gill from Tamil Nadu, he would have been dropped.'

England wicketkeeper Cox ruled out of New Zealand Tests

England wicketkeeper Cox ruled out of New Zealand Tests

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

England wicketkeeper Jordan Cox has been ruled out of the three-Test series against New Zealand after fracturing his thumb in a net session during a tour match in Queenstown.

SKY seeks redemption as confident India eye T20I series win

SKY seeks redemption as confident India eye T20I series win

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Since Suryakumar took over as captain last year, India have hardly put a wrong but his own form has dipped.

India have missed a trick by dropping Siraj for CT: Pathan

India have missed a trick by dropping Siraj for CT: Pathan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Shami has been chosen in India's white-ball rubber squad against England consisting five T20Is and three ODIs which will act as a build up to the Champions Trophy next month, where the team's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's inclusion is subject to fitness.

Jadeja's Return: A Wise Move by India?

Jadeja's Return: A Wise Move by India?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Jadeja's return along with Akash Deep replacing Harshit Rana, is seen as a bold move that could either turn the series around or backfire spectacularly.

Gavaskar Changes Tune On Wash

Gavaskar Changes Tune On Wash

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

'What an inspired selection.'

Should K L Rahul Be Axed?

Should K L Rahul Be Axed?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Tell us who should be in India's Playing XI for the 2nd Test against New Zealand, starting on Thursday.

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'He is one of the most down-to-earth and hardworking guys I know, and that's true of all superstars, including Bachchan sahab.'

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

As much Preity would like to be relieved of everyone's ebullient expectations of her, truth is few have fizzed up the silver screen like she has.

'Unacceptable': Chinese envoy on security lapses in Pakistan

'Unacceptable': Chinese envoy on security lapses in Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong urged that the government should launch a crackdown against all anti-China terrorist groups after two deadly attacks took place in Pakistan within only six months, The Express Tribune reported.

Boland to get another crack at the Indians

Boland to get another crack at the Indians

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

On Tuesday, Hazlewood bowled just one over before walking out of the field before undergoing scans later to ascertain the severity of the injury.

Why Ashwin was picked over Sundar, Jadeja

Why Ashwin was picked over Sundar, Jadeja

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

'I guess the thinking going into the last Test, we wanted to strengthen the batting'

McSweeney in fray but Head could open in Sri Lanka

McSweeney in fray but Head could open in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Australia announced a 16-member squad on Thursday with several fresh faces added to the group that played India in the fifth and final Test at Sydney last week. Australia won the marquee series 3-1.

Cummins snubbed! Bumrah leads star-studded Test team

Cummins snubbed! Bumrah leads star-studded Test team

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Cricket Australia named Bumrah as the captain of its Test team of the year, which also features Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Ashwin or Shardul? Harbhajan picks his playing XI

Ashwin or Shardul? Harbhajan picks his playing XI

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Former star spinner Harbhajan Singh picked Ravichandran Ashwin ahead of all-rounder Shardul Thakur for India's upcoming Boxing Day Test clash against South Africa in Centurion.

Modi Ignores Xi in Samarkand

Modi Ignores Xi in Samarkand

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

It is the first time that Modi and Xi came face-to-face since the Chinese People's Liberation Army occupied Indian territory in Ladakh in April 2020.

Forge a 'great wall of steel', Xi tells China's border troops

Forge a 'great wall of steel', Xi tells China's border troops

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Xi has called on Chinese border troops to enhance their capabilities in border defence and control to forge a "great wall of steel" along the country's borders, it said.

'Trump Wants To Avoid Conflict With China'

'Trump Wants To Avoid Conflict With China'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

'The President-elect firmly believes we can avoid conflict with the Chinese Communist party because they need our markets.'

Gambhir flies home, set to miss warm-up tie

Gambhir flies home, set to miss warm-up tie

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The Delhi-based Gambhir will skip India's two-day pink ball warm-up game against Prime Minister's in Canberra starting November 30.

'Modi Bought A Reprieve, Not A Resolution'

'Modi Bought A Reprieve, Not A Resolution'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'Modi's intention was to create goodwill that will allow India to be seen by Trump as more than just a bad tariff problem.' 'He succeeded brilliantly on that count but none of these wins are unfortunately permanent.' 'Modi will have to do this again and again if Trump's grievances are to be durably assuaged.'

'Bazball': Buttler's England ready to unleash aggression in India

'Bazball': Buttler's England ready to unleash aggression in India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

England captain Jos Buttler is confident that the upcoming T20I series against India will not impact their preparation for the Champions Trophy.