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India umpire Menon pulls out of Champions Trophy in Pakistan

India umpire Menon pulls out of Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

India's only representative in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, Nitin Menon, has opted out of officiating in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan this month due to personal reasons.

Aaqib or Saqlain? New Pakistan coach hunt begins

Aaqib or Saqlain? New Pakistan coach hunt begins

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Current senior selector Aaqib Javed and former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq are in fray to replace Gary Kirsten as Pakistan's new white ball coach after the former Proteas batter stepped down

Zimbabwe face bubble trouble against fancied Pakistan

Zimbabwe face bubble trouble against fancied Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Rajput believes that makes now the right time to bring young players into his aging squad.

Rashid's 11 wickets help Afghanistan level series against Zimbabwe

Rashid's 11 wickets help Afghanistan level series against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Rashid Khan picked up his second 10-wicket haul in Test cricket to help his side beat Zimbabwe by six wickets

Kishan, Jurel in race for spot in CT squad

Kishan, Jurel in race for spot in CT squad

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Samson could lose out as he decided to skip the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Aqib takes charge as Pakistan's new interim coach

Aqib takes charge as Pakistan's new interim coach

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Former fast bowler Aqib Javed has been appointed Pakistan's interim white-ball coach until next year's Champions Trophy, the country's cricket board (PCB) said on Monday.

You need to prove yourself: Ramiz Raja slams Babar Azam

You need to prove yourself: Ramiz Raja slams Babar Azam

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Ramiz Raja backed Babar Azam to come good in red-ball cricket, saying that he needs to show the world through his temperament that he is like the West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards.

Australia ko Australia mein haraenge...: Rizwan vows to win first series as white-ball captain

Australia ko Australia mein haraenge...: Rizwan vows to win first series as white-ball captain

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Mohammed Rizwan vowed to defeat Australia on their home territory in the upcoming series starting from November 4 onwards and laid down the long-term targets of the team as a captain.

Coaching chaos in Pakistan! After Kirsten, Gillespie quits

Coaching chaos in Pakistan! After Kirsten, Gillespie quits

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Jason Gillespie stepped down from his role as Pakistan's Test team coach

Failure to execute plan cost India 1st T20I

Failure to execute plan cost India 1st T20I

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

'We spoke about taking time and enjoying our batting but it didn't pan out that way.'

Stokes injures hamstring again in Hamilton

Stokes injures hamstring again in Hamilton

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

England captain Ben Stokes suffered a left hamstring injury during the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton on Monday and will not field again for the remainder of the match, the team said.

Riyan Parag debuts for India! Dad gives cap

Riyan Parag debuts for India! Dad gives cap

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Parag became the first cricketer from the Northeast to represent India in a T20I against Zimbabwe.

The Scotsman Who Loves India

The Scotsman Who Loves India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

'You have to separate the concept of India as a nation State which is very young and the Upanishadic wisdom which is timeless.'

Zimbabwe Cricket suspended over government interference

Zimbabwe Cricket suspended over government interference

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

ICC said the country's cricket administration is not free from government interference.

Sebastian Coe backs India's strong 2036 Olympics bid

Sebastian Coe backs India's strong 2036 Olympics bid

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Sebastian Coe, a contender for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president's post, believes India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games is a "strong case" but acknowledges that the competition will be intense with several other countries vying for the honor. Coe, considered a frontrunner in the race to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC president, expressed his support for India's commitment to global sport and the Olympic movement.

1st ODI: All eyes on skipper KL Rahul as India get ready to steamroll Zimbabwe

1st ODI: All eyes on skipper KL Rahul as India get ready to steamroll Zimbabwe

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Rahul would like to make full use of the game time he gets as an opener during the three games against Zimbabwe

PIX: Team India swap nets for safari in Harare

PIX: Team India swap nets for safari in Harare

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Refreshed and re-energised, the team is surely geared up for the all-important third T20I scheduled for Wednesday.

Two down, one to go as Rohit has unfinished business

Two down, one to go as Rohit has unfinished business

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

While retirement is very much a cricketer's individual call, the counter point will be if the national selectors or the BCCI feel that they need to look at the bigger picture and have only one among Rohit and Virat in the ODI set-up going forward.

ICC T20I Rankings: SKY 2nd; Gaikwad climbs to 7th

ICC T20I Rankings: SKY 2nd; Gaikwad climbs to 7th

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Suryakumar is placed second with 821 rating points behind Australia's Travis Head, who has 844 rating points.

Champions Trophy: Match called off, Pakistan finish at bottom

Champions Trophy: Match called off, Pakistan finish at bottom

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The Champions Trophy match between hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Thursday was called off

From 2021 Pain To CT Glory: Varun's Dubai Redemption

From 2021 Pain To CT Glory: Varun's Dubai Redemption

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Varun Chakravarthy now holds the best figures by an Indian bowler on Champions Trophy debut. His five wicket haul in just his second ODI is the earliest by an Indian in 50 overs cricket.

Das ton helps B'desh to big win over Zimbabwe

Das ton helps B'desh to big win over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Bangladesh looked in trouble at 74-4 but Das dug them out in a 93-run partnership with Mahmudullah to put them on course for an imposing total on a difficult wicket.

T20 World Cup: Last ball hope turns to dust for Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Last ball hope turns to dust for Zimbabwe

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Williams added: "The first time I realised that there was a no-ball was actually when we were walking out to shake the umpire's hands, and they told us to stop and the replay came on the big screen, and then we all noticed that it was a no-ball. Very interesting times that."

Kirsten quits as Pakistan's white-ball coach; Gillespie to fill in

Kirsten quits as Pakistan's white-ball coach; Gillespie to fill in

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Test coach Jason Gillespie will fill in for Gary Kirsten in their limited-overs tour of Australia beginning next week

Zimbabwe recall Taylor for Pakistan Test series

Zimbabwe recall Taylor for Pakistan Test series

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The first Test will start on Thursday, with the second scheduled for May 7-11 at the same venue.

Jaiswal Smashes Way Into Record Books

Jaiswal Smashes Way Into Record Books

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Jaiswal etched a world record to his name as he became the first batter to score 12 runs off the first legal delivery of the match in men's T20 Internationals.

Will ICC adopt a new system for Test cricket?

Will ICC adopt a new system for Test cricket?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

'I've been a firm believer in that if you want Test cricket to survive and be alive and thriving, I think that's the way to go.'

India dominate ICC meet, Champions Trophy future uncertain

India dominate ICC meet, Champions Trophy future uncertain

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

The meet and greet session was actually a platform for all the like-minded cricket boards to pledge their support for the 'Hybrid Model' to the new ICC chair.

Riyan Parag Misplaces Passport!

Riyan Parag Misplaces Passport!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Riyan Parag's dream call-up to the Indian squad for the Zimbabwe tour almost turned into a nightmare.

Zimbabwe returnee tests Omicron positive, second case in Delhi

Zimbabwe returnee tests Omicron positive, second case in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

A 35-year-old man with travel history to Zimbabwe and South Africa has tested positive for Omicron, becoming the second patient of the new COVID-19 variant in Delhi, sources said on Saturday.

Wicket should be credited to Bishnoi: Avesh on flying catch

Wicket should be credited to Bishnoi: Avesh on flying catch

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'Very happy with the team's win to go 2-1 up in the series and the catch that Bishi (Bishnoi) took was absolutely remarkable. It was truly delightful to watch.'

My ICC award an inspiration for Afghan youth: Omarzai

My ICC award an inspiration for Afghan youth: Omarzai

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai won the first-ever ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year Award for his war-torn country.

Zimbabwe's Taylor receives ban for delay in reporting spot-fixing approach

Zimbabwe's Taylor receives ban for delay in reporting spot-fixing approach

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

On January 24, Taylor made a stunning disclosure that he was blackmailed after "foolishly" taking cocaine during his meeting with an Indian businessman.

How Yashasvi Jaiswal steered India to victory

How Yashasvi Jaiswal steered India to victory

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal struck a superb 93 from 53 balls to guide India to a 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe

Young Gill eager to open for Team India in T20Is

Young Gill eager to open for Team India in T20Is

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Shubman Gill acknowledges the immense achievements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, but aims to carve his own path as a T20I opener

'Loving this from New India! No fear cricket'

'Loving this from New India! No fear cricket'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'By God's grace, I was successful. I'm still 7 on 10, still more work to do.'

Battle of Titans: Race to claim the IOC crown heats up

Battle of Titans: Race to claim the IOC crown heats up

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

World athletics chief Sebastian Coe, multi-millionaire and Olympic newcomer Johan Eliasch and Zimbabwe's Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry are among seven candidates for next year's International Olympic Committee presidency election, the IOC said on Monday.

Why The Census Is Important

Why The Census Is Important

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

It will be interesting to see what shifts have been recorded in the last decade-and-a-half -- from the effects of demonetisation and Covid's second wave to the drop in fertility and increase in farm workers -- but we will only know this if and when the Census is conducted, points out Aakar Patel.

Can Sundar take Jadeja's place in India's T20 team?

Can Sundar take Jadeja's place in India's T20 team?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Washington Sundar said that he "needs to give his 100 percent" to stake claim for the spin all-rounder's slot in India's T20 side.

Champions Trophy: Will Australia, SA progress from Group B?

Champions Trophy: Will Australia, SA progress from Group B?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Australia will be without their premier pacers but their envious pedigree in ICC tournaments make them favourites to progress to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy from Group B.