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Rashid, Sudarshan, Shahrukh Khan among GT retainees?

Rashid, Sudarshan, Shahrukh Khan among GT retainees?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Thursday, October 31 is the deadline by which all the franchises are supposed to submit the list of their retained players ahead of the mega auction

Not told why I was sacked from captaincy: Warner

Not told why I was sacked from captaincy: Warner

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Australian said that he would love to represent SRH again but that is not in his hands.

Riyadh to host IPL 2025 mega auction?

Riyadh to host IPL 2025 mega auction?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

The mega auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is expected to be held in Riyadh at the end of this month, according to sources.

Former Sri Lanka U19 skipper shot dead

Former Sri Lanka U19 skipper shot dead

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Dhammika Niroshana died on Wednesday at the age of 41

Rohit likely to miss one of the Tests on the Australia tour

Rohit likely to miss one of the Tests on the Australia tour

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

In case Rohit misses a Test match in Australia, the in-form Abhimanyu Easwaran is likely to be his cover although Shubman Gill and KL Rahul are also players with enough experience in the opening slot.

'Without Yuvraj, India wouldn't have won 2007 T20 WC'

'Without Yuvraj, India wouldn't have won 2007 T20 WC'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Former cricketer Sreesanth feels that without the swashbuckling all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, India wouldn't have lifted the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.

Latham urges NZ seniors to pull their weight in Williamson's absence

Latham urges NZ seniors to pull their weight in Williamson's absence

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

New Zealand have yet to decide on a replacement for Williamson for the white-ball roles but Latham's record in T20s may count against him if selectors opt for a single captain for both the short-format teams.

Pujara wants K L Rahul at No 3; not as opener

Pujara wants K L Rahul at No 3; not as opener

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara, who knows a thing or two about grinding the Australian attack in their den, backs K L Rahul to bat at the vital number three slot in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He says the swashbuckling Yashasvi Jaiswal is capable of doing what David Warner did in his prime.

Did Rohit, Agarkar Oppose Hardik's T20 WC Inclusion?

Did Rohit, Agarkar Oppose Hardik's T20 WC Inclusion?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar reportedly opposed Pandya's World Cup selection due to his form and injuries. However, they allegedly conceded 'under pressure', hinting at the BCCI leadership's strong backing of Pandya as the future T20 leader.

'Things will not remain the same in Pakistan cricket'

'Things will not remain the same in Pakistan cricket'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Mohsin Naqvi on Monday vowed to fix problems in Pakistan cricket following the national team's shock defeat to Bangladesh

Will Day 3 Go India's Way?

Will Day 3 Go India's Way?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Two teams with fault lines in their batting, up against two of the best bowling sides in the game today -- the question that determines the outcome is, is your weakness greater than mine?

India Now Have More Test Wins Than Losses

India Now Have More Test Wins Than Losses

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

It has been 4,302 days since India last lost a Test series at home.

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

When you are defending to save a game, a loose delivery comes along and you suddenly opt to play an attacking shot, you are unlikely to hit as well as if you were playing your naturally aggressive game all along. First Pant, then Jaiswal, found that out the costly way, observes Prem Panicker.

India don't have any chinks in armour: Latham

India don't have any chinks in armour: Latham

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Even though India's all-round struggles in the ongoing series have compounded their issues, there were some soothing words from the opposition camp, which has not put a foot wrong on this trip.

Will Rohit Return As MI Captain?

Will Rohit Return As MI Captain?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'Rohit Sharma could be given back the captaincy from Hardik Pandya.'

PCB boss summons Kirsten; deliberates Babar's future

PCB boss summons Kirsten; deliberates Babar's future

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi summoned white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten to talk about the team's future

'People like Kohli are institutions for Indian cricket'

'People like Kohli are institutions for Indian cricket'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Sourav Ganguly lauded Rohit Sharma's leadership qualities for India's unbeaten run in the ongoing T20 World Cup final

'Easwaran Is Ready For Test Cricket'

'Easwaran Is Ready For Test Cricket'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'You can only break through the doors or force the selectors to pick you for the Indian team by scoring runs consistently in domestic cricket and that is what he has done in the last so many years.'

Told about end of ODI captaincy 90 minutes before team selection: Kohli

Told about end of ODI captaincy 90 minutes before team selection: Kohli

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

India Test skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said his removal from ODI captaincy happened 90 minutes before the team's selection for the South Africa tour and the Board of Control for Cricket in India never asked him to reconsider quitting T20 leadership as claimed by the latter.

Why Babar quit as Pakistan's white ball captain again!

Why Babar quit as Pakistan's white ball captain again!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Babar Azam lost his interest in captaining Pakistan's white ball teams after a critical report submitted by head coach Gary Kirsten to PCB.

New Zealand's 'four-spinner army' ready for India

New Zealand's 'four-spinner army' ready for India

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Latham admitted he has given thought to how to utilise the spinners at their disposal. New Zealand have Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner and Ajaz Patel among frontline tweakers and Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips also to roll over their arms.

MI May Retain Rohit Ahead Of IPL Auction

MI May Retain Rohit Ahead Of IPL Auction

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The BCCI's retention and auction rules ensure that franchises will have to make careful decisions to balance retaining star power with building depth across their squads.

Delhi Capitals' Ganguly gets new role at JSW Sports

Delhi Capitals' Ganguly gets new role at JSW Sports

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Ganguly joined Delhi Capitals in 2019 as an advisor, where he worked alongside coach Ricky Ponting, and later returned to the franchise as Director of Cricket after his stint as BCCI president.

DK Apologises Over Dhoni 'Blunder'

DK Apologises Over Dhoni 'Blunder'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Dinesh Karthik came under a lot of flak from cricket fans after he didn't include Mahendra Singh Dhoni in his best all-format India XI.

The Big Mistakes Which Cost India

The Big Mistakes Which Cost India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Poor batting, poor leadership, clueless coaches...

Smith's two-year captaincy ban ends

Smith's two-year captaincy ban ends

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Cricket Australia imposed a two-year captaincy ban on him for his involvement in the sandpaper gate, ball-tampering scandal in 2018.

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

Kohli has fallen short in white-ball captaincy: Vaughan

Kohli has fallen short in white-ball captaincy: Vaughan

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

'His legacy as captain in IPL cricket would be one that didn't win.'

Loyalty Over Money For Dravid!

Loyalty Over Money For Dravid!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

A few big IPL franchises had offered Rahul Dravid blank cheques to join them, but his choice was clear.

Queen bows out: Ex-India hockey captain Rani Rampal retires

Queen bows out: Ex-India hockey captain Rani Rampal retires

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Former Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal announced her retirement on Thursday, ending a glittering 16-year career.

Can Babar Azam find his way back to the top?

Can Babar Azam find his way back to the top?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Jason Gillespie has backed Babar Azam to find his purple patch after his lean form continued in their ongoing series against Bangladesh.

SEE: Kohli-Gambhir 'put an end to all the masala'

SEE: Kohli-Gambhir 'put an end to all the masala'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The conversation between the two made for an interesting watch as they spoke about the importance of Test cricket, staying in the zone and talking of the knocks one enjoyed of the other.

CSK weren't ready to move on from MS Dhoni: Fleming

CSK weren't ready to move on from MS Dhoni: Fleming

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Chennai Super Kings were not ready to move on from MS Dhoni despite appointing Ravindra Jadeja as their skipper in IPL 2022, admitted head coach Stephen Fleming after the five-time winners made the leadership change with Ruturaj Gaikwad taking charge, in Chennai on Thursday.

Kohli's captaincy still work in progress

Kohli's captaincy still work in progress

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Laxman said Kohli leads by example as far as work ethic is concerned but tends to be a bit defensive in field settings besides the issue of changing the squad too often.

Why SKY, Not Hardik, Was Named T20 Captain

Why SKY, Not Hardik, Was Named T20 Captain

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Suryakumar offers a more dependable option. Despite being 33, his fitness record inspires confidence.

Rohit channels Djokovic in T20 World Cup celebration

Rohit channels Djokovic in T20 World Cup celebration

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Rohit was seen taking a curious victory bite - a mouthful of soil from the very pitch that witnessed India's triumph.

Tendulkar rejected India captaincy role in 2007: Pawar

Tendulkar rejected India captaincy role in 2007: Pawar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

'I told Sachin that if both of you and Dravid do not want to lead the side, how will we go about things? Then Sachin told me that we have one more player in the country who could lead the side and his name is none other than MS Dhoni.'

This Batter's Back After Heart Surgery!

This Batter's Back After Heart Surgery!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Yash Dhull, who captained India to the Under-19 World Cup title in 2022, has made a comeback to cricket two months after undergoing surgery for a hole in his heart.

'No team invincible, but India a huge threat'

'No team invincible, but India a huge threat'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

As Warner's friend, want him to end on a high with Cup win: Usman Khawaja

Who's In, Who's Out? IPL 2025 Retention Drama Unfolds

Who's In, Who's Out? IPL 2025 Retention Drama Unfolds

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Rishabh Pant released by DC, Heinrich Klaasen pips Virat Kohli in retention price