News for 'Zimbabwe'

Siraj leads 2025 Test wickets charts!

Siraj leads 2025 Test wickets charts!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Mohammed Siraj on Monday surpassed Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani to become the world's leading wicket-taker in Tests in 2025.

England Plunge To New Depths In 50-Over Format!

England Plunge To New Depths In 50-Over Format!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

England's torrid run in the 50-over format has plunged to alarming depths after they lost their first ODI series to South Africa since 1998.

ICC's two-tier WTC model gets a thumbs down

ICC's two-tier WTC model gets a thumbs down

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Two-tier Test system unlikely to take off; ICC eyes revival of ODI Super League

2nd T20 PIX: Gill, Sundar shine as India down Zimbabwe

2nd T20 PIX: Gill, Sundar shine as India down Zimbabwe

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Skipper Shubman Gill struck a sublime half-century, while off-spinner Washington Sundar returned with tidy figures of 3/15 as India outclassed Zimbabwe by 23 runs.

All-rounder returns as SL bolster attack for Asia Cup

All-rounder returns as SL bolster attack for Asia Cup

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Along with Hasaranga, Sri Lanka have Dunith Wellalage and Maheesh Theekshana among spin bowling options.

Zimbabwe captain on what helped India ease to big win

Zimbabwe captain on what helped India ease to big win

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Fine half-centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill helped India secure a series win over Zimbabwe after beating the hosts by 10 wickets.

Rajput brings 'Khadoos' spirit to UAE cricket, eyes T20 WC spot

Rajput brings 'Khadoos' spirit to UAE cricket, eyes T20 WC spot

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'See, it's a journey for me because I like challenges. And getting to these smaller teams and making them grow, that makes me very happy.'

Teen Suryavanshi named Bihar's Ranji vice-captain

Teen Suryavanshi named Bihar's Ranji vice-captain

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is unlikely to play the full season for Bihar as he will be in contention to be a part of India's squad for the Under-19 World Cup to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia early next year.

Mystery Afghan spinner confident of keeping spot in MI

Mystery Afghan spinner confident of keeping spot in MI

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Growing up, he sharpened his skill watching videos of West Indian spinner Sunil Narine and Indian legend Ravichandran Ashwin. He was fortunate to meet Ashwin during a stint with KKR in the IPL.

PIX: Abhishek slams 46-ball ton as India maul Zimbabwe

PIX: Abhishek slams 46-ball ton as India maul Zimbabwe

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Abhishek Sharma smashed a 46-ball 100 as India thrashed Zimbabwe by 100 runs in the second T20 International.

Van Schalkwyk first player to hit double century in Youth ODIs

Van Schalkwyk first player to hit double century in Youth ODIs

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Jorich Van Schalkwyk, the 18-year-old opener for South Africa Under-19, has made history by being the first batter to slam a double-century in men's Youth ODIs.

Pakistan hits back at ICC boss Jay Shah over Afghanistan statement

Pakistan hits back at ICC boss Jay Shah over Afghanistan statement

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Pakistan's Federal Minister for Information Ata Tarar has dismissed the International Cricket Council's statement on the deaths of three cricketers in Afghanistan, terming it "selective" and "biased".

Abhishek, Smriti make it India's month at ICC

Abhishek, Smriti make it India's month at ICC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Abhishek Sharma and Smriti Mandhana have been named ICC Players of the Month for September after setting new benchmarks in India's dominance across formats.

Babar Azam, Naseem return to Pakistan T20 squad

Babar Azam, Naseem return to Pakistan T20 squad

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Former captain Babar Azam and pacer Naseem Shah have been recalled to Pakistan's T20 squad for the upcoming home assignment against South Africa and a tri-Series involving Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe next month.

Maharaj joins elite club with 200 Test wickets

Maharaj joins elite club with 200 Test wickets

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Keshav Maharaj on Sunday became the first spinner from South Africa to take 200 Test wickets

'Not ideal but...': Rashid slams Asia Cup scheduling

'Not ideal but...': Rashid slams Asia Cup scheduling

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan on Tuesday didn't mince words while criticising the "not so ideal" scheduling

Shubman Gill to captain new-look India in Zimbabwe T20Is

Shubman Gill to captain new-look India in Zimbabwe T20Is

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Youngsters Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy and Riyan Parag got the nod after their impressive performances in IPL 2024 earlier this year.

India's Gen Next kick-start new era against Zimbabwe

India's Gen Next kick-start new era against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

If one looks at selection pattern, Jurel was the second keeper behind Sanju Samson for this series and Jitesh was a late entrant because of the unavailability of the World Cup squad members.

Hermann, Van der Dussen fire SA into T20 tri-series final

Hermann, Van der Dussen fire SA into T20 tri-series final

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Chasing 145, the visitors were briefly rattled at 22/2 before Hermann and Van der Dussen stitched together a game-defining 106-run stand.

UAE become last team to qualify for T20 World Cup

UAE become last team to qualify for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

United Arab Emirates became the 20th and last team to qualify for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after beating Japan by eight wickets in the last Asia/EAP Qualifying game here on Thursday.

Aakash Chopra predicts India's Playing XI for Perth ODI

Aakash Chopra predicts India's Playing XI for Perth ODI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Kuldeep was instrumental to India's success at the Asia Cup, topping the wicket-taking chart with 17 wickets. Chopra explained the rationale behind dropping the left-arm wrist spinner, attributing it to batting depth.

India's batters surprised by extra bounce, admits Abhishek

India's batters surprised by extra bounce, admits Abhishek

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Abhishek Sharma admitted that India's batting unit was caught slightly off guard by the extra bounce and disciplined bowling in Australian conditions in the second T20I in Melbourne.

Mulder declares on 367, turns down chance to chase Lara's 400

Mulder declares on 367, turns down chance to chase Lara's 400

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Wiaan Mulder was 34 runs shy of a record for the most runs in a Test innings when he declared South Africa's first innings on 626/5 at lunch on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe.

Is Asia Cup Only About India-Pakistan Game?

Is Asia Cup Only About India-Pakistan Game?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Tickets for the match on September 14 are in huge demand than for any other match. Most journalists are also arriving only in time for this match, even skipping India's opening match against the UAE on September 10.

South Africa begin World Cup prep under new captain

South Africa begin World Cup prep under new captain

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen will lead South Africa during next month's Twenty20 tri-series with New Zealand and hosts Zimbabwe, with four uncapped players in the squad, Cricket South Africa said on Thursday.

Zimbabwe cricketers caught in drug scandal, face suspension

Zimbabwe cricketers caught in drug scandal, face suspension

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Zimbabwe suspends two players over alleged drug use

Conway replaces injured Allen in NZ squad for T20 tri-series

Conway replaces injured Allen in NZ squad for T20 tri-series

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Finn Allen has been ruled out of the tournament after suffering a foot injury while representing the San Francisco Unicorns in the Major League Cricket in the United States.

Rizwan sacked! Afridi new Pakistan ODI captain

Rizwan sacked! Afridi new Pakistan ODI captain

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced that Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead Pakistan in the three-match ODI series against South Africa in Faisalabad from November 4-8.

Silly to put Rohit and Kohli on trial in every game: Agarkar

Silly to put Rohit and Kohli on trial in every game: Agarkar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be assessed but it would be "silly" to put them on trial in each and every ODI that they play from hereon, chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar said.

'Not confident, but...' Finch predicts Aussie triumph

'Not confident, but...' Finch predicts Aussie triumph

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Aaron Finch delivered a verdict in favour of his side as they prepare to take on a Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli-powered India during a three-match ODI series at home

Abhishek Is India's T20 X-Factor

Abhishek Is India's T20 X-Factor

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Mentored by Yuvraj Singh, the 25-year-old southpaw carries shades of his idol with the clean swing, the effortless power, the knack for changing games in a blink.

SA's Mulder Shatters 56-YO Record With Double Ton!

SA's Mulder Shatters 56-YO Record With Double Ton!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

South Africa's stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder scored an unbeaten double century to set a record for a new Test skipper and help his side to a formidable 465 for four wickets on the first day of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Sunday.

Bennett's ton not enough as England takes control

Bennett's ton not enough as England takes control

Rediff.com23 May 2025

England were closing in on a crushing victory over Zimbabwe at the close on the second day of the one-off Test on Friday, despite opener Brian Bennett scoring the fastest Test century for the African side.

Semis slot sealed, England will look to fix batting vs Kiwis

Semis slot sealed, England will look to fix batting vs Kiwis

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Having already secured a place in the semi-finals, England will be hoping to acquire some quality workout time for their batters in their last league match against a beleaguered and rain-tormented New Zealand in the women's World match Cup, in Visakhapatnam, on Sunday.

5th T20 PIX: Samson, Mukesh steer India to easy win over Zimbabwe

5th T20 PIX: Samson, Mukesh steer India to easy win over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Sanju Samson hit a fluent half-century and Mukesh Kumar took four wicket as India eased past Zimbabwe by 42 runs in the inconsequential fifth and final T20I.

New Zealand get massive boost ahead of England visit

New Zealand get massive boost ahead of England visit

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Further talking on the recently concluded T20I series against the Mitchell Marsh-led side, Walter spoke about the Kiwis' performance in the two-match series that they played.

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passes away

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passes away

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak died on Sunday at the age of 49.

Markram, Bavuma return for SA white-ball series vs Aus

Markram, Bavuma return for SA white-ball series vs Aus

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

S Africa select young guns Brevis, Pretorius for Australia tour

Sanju: 'Ready To Bat At No. 9 For India'

Sanju: 'Ready To Bat At No. 9 For India'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Nine years after he first made his India debut, Sanju Samson finally made it count with three centuries in eight innings against Bangladesh and South Africa last year.

SA spinner Subrayen cleared of suspect bowling

SA spinner Subrayen cleared of suspect bowling

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

South Africa spinner Prenelan Subrayen, who was reported for illegal bowling action in the first ODI of the three-match series against Australia last month, has been cleared by the ICC.