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Axed Pakistan Players Summoned For Charles Meet

Axed Pakistan Players Summoned For Charles Meet

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Pakistan's axed players were summoned to attend a meeting with King Charles amid PCB fears over a low turnout.

Mohammed Shami reveals desire to reach next level in his career

Mohammed Shami reveals desire to reach next level in his career

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami discusses his undiminished motivation and desire to reach the "next level" in his career, despite not playing for India since March 2025. He reflects on East Zone's Duleep Trophy final victory, which coincided with his 100th first-class match, and shares insights on playing domestic cricket, mentoring young players, and his tactical approach to bowling in challenging conditions.

India vs West Indies ODIs: K L Rahul Likely Vice-Captain; Pant Vs Jurel For Keeper Slot

India vs West Indies ODIs: K L Rahul Likely Vice-Captain; Pant Vs Jurel For Keeper Slot

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

K L Rahul is likely to be named India's vice-captain for the upcoming three-match ODI series against the West Indies, starting on September 27.

'I feel a little bad. I am not a machine': Sanju Samson

'I feel a little bad. I am not a machine': Sanju Samson

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson admits that external criticism affects him, but he has developed the maturity and experience to manage it, while also supporting the team's leadership for making difficult selection decisions in the best interest of the squad.

'I gave my 200 per cent': Rahane on retirement

'I gave my 200 per cent': Rahane on retirement

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Former Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has expressed profound satisfaction with his decision to retire from international cricket, stating he has 'no regrets at all' after giving his '200 per cent' on the field. Rahane also revealed his openness to venturing into coaching or mentorship roles in the future, aiming to share his extensive experience globally.

BCCI Review Meeting: Gill, Gambhir, Agarkar discuss Rohit Sharma's ODI Future

BCCI Review Meeting: Gill, Gambhir, Agarkar discuss Rohit Sharma's ODI Future

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Rohit Sharma's ODI future was a major point of discussion during the review meeting, while also considering the recent fitness woes of key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya.

Why July 13 is special for Indian cricket

Why July 13 is special for Indian cricket

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Former India Women's cricketer Reema Malhotra has hailed the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side's historic Test victory over England at Lord's, drawing parallels between their win and Sourav Ganguly's iconic balcony celebration in 2002, stating, 'July 13 has become a memorable date in Indian cricket history.'

Ireland coach Heinrich Malan quits after India T20I series sweep

Ireland coach Heinrich Malan quits after India T20I series sweep

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Following a stunning T20I series triumph against World champions India, Ireland coach Heinrich Malan has stepped down from his role.

Women's Asia Cup: India keep bowlers fresh with clear workload management plan

Women's Asia Cup: India keep bowlers fresh with clear workload management plan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

India women's bowling coach Avishkar Salvi detailed the team's comprehensive workload management plans for all bowlers, ensuring optimal performance through various phases of training and rest. He also addressed the recent batting collapse against Thailand, acknowledging occasional shortfalls but highlighting the team's resilience and lower-order contributions.

North Zone's Duleep Trophy selection sparks controversy, raises questions

North Zone's Duleep Trophy selection sparks controversy, raises questions

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

North Zone coaches Ajay Sharma and Sarandeep Singh are under scrutiny for controversially dropping Sanat Sangwan, the Ranji Trophy's third-highest run-scorer, for the Duleep Trophy quarter-final against West Zone, opting instead for Yash Dhull, who had a significantly poorer Ranji season.

'A Journey Filled with Hard Work, Challenges': A Special Century For Shami

'A Journey Filled with Hard Work, Challenges': A Special Century For Shami

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Veteran Indian pace bowler Mohammed Shami is set to play his 100th first-class match, leading East Zone in the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone in Chennai.

BCCI Summons Gambhir, Agarkar, Laxman

BCCI Summons Gambhir, Agarkar, Laxman

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

The BCCI has summoned Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar and V V S Laxman to Mumbai on Thursday to review India's disappointing performances in Ireland and England.

How India Bowling Coach Joshi Helped Bishnoi Bounce Back To Form

How India Bowling Coach Joshi Helped Bishnoi Bounce Back To Form

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

India bowling coach Sunil Joshi revealed that a minor adjustment in leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi's run-up was crucial in helping him regain his rhythm against Zimbabwe, following a challenging performance against England.

'One of the finest moments in the history of Indian women's cricket'

'One of the finest moments in the history of Indian women's cricket'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Mithun Manhas and secretary Devajit Saikia have lauded the Indian women's cricket team for their historic 270-run Test victory over England at Lord's. Key performances from Kranti Gaud and Yastika Bhatia contributed to this significant achievement, which is seen as a testament to the team's belief and sustained investment in women's cricket.

Rohit's One Word For Mumbai Amid IPL Chatter

Rohit's One Word For Mumbai Amid IPL Chatter

Rediff.com6 days ago

Rohit Sharma declares his 'forever' loyalty to Mumbai Indians on his Sony show

Gill-Gambhir Make Big Request Ahead Of 2027 World Cup

Gill-Gambhir Make Big Request Ahead Of 2027 World Cup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

India is reportedly exploring an ODI series in South Africa before the 2027 World Cup, a move initiated by the team management to gain crucial exposure to conditions and fine-tune preparations for the tournament.

ETPL: Glasgow Cosmic appoint Varun Aaron as bowling coach

ETPL: Glasgow Cosmic appoint Varun Aaron as bowling coach

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Glasgow Cosmic have appointed former India fast bowler Varun Aaron as the team's bowling coach ahead of the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League.

'We were too naive' against India: Afghanistan coach

'We were too naive' against India: Afghanistan coach

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

This was Afghanistan's 12th Test in last eight years and the defeat by an innings and 300 runs against India was a humbling experience for the team.

Beyond soccer... Cricket finds a home in Houston

Beyond soccer... Cricket finds a home in Houston

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

World Cup fever has gripped Houston, but across the city the unmistakable sound of leather ball on willow bat can be heard as baseball mounds give way to cricket pitches and the gentleman's game begins to take hold in Texas.

West Indies recall Campbell for India ODIs; Pooran gets maiden T20I call-up

West Indies recall Campbell for India ODIs; Pooran gets maiden T20I call-up

Rediff.com4 days ago

The West Indies have announced their ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming series against India, with John Campbell returning to the ODI side and Kamil Pooran earning his maiden T20I call-up.

'Important to keep the standards high': Harmanpreet salutes India after Pakistan rout

'Important to keep the standards high': Harmanpreet salutes India after Pakistan rout

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

India secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in an inconsequential Women's Asia Cup T20 match.

Snubbed by South Zone, Karun Nair responds with century for KSCA Secretary's XI

Snubbed by South Zone, Karun Nair responds with century for KSCA Secretary's XI

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Karun Nair, despite scoring a century in a local tournament, was controversially excluded from the South Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy final. This decision has drawn attention given South Zone's struggles against East Zone. Coach Vikram Verma cited team combination and "personal reasons" for Nair's absence, but his subsequent participation in another match suggests deeper issues.

BCCI Secretary Saikia Dismisses Rumours Over Rohit Sharma's Future

BCCI Secretary Saikia Dismisses Rumours Over Rohit Sharma's Future

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia addressed recent speculations regarding Rohit Sharma's future, chief selector Ajit Agarkar's contract extension, and VVS Laxman's potential appointment as director of cricket, dismissing all rumours after a review meeting.

Asian Games to have special awards honouring Rana, Singh

Asian Games to have special awards honouring Rana, Singh

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha announced the institution of two new memorial awards: the Raja Randhir Singh Trophy for the best male athlete and the Jaspal Rana Trophy for the best female athlete at the Asian Games. These awards honour the significant contributions of the late sports administrator Raja Randhir Singh and renowned pistol coach Jaspal Rana to Indian sports. Usha also addressed accommodation concerns for Indian athletes at the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Bavuma to captain, Coetzee returns as South Africa gear up for Australia

Bavuma to captain, Coetzee returns as South Africa gear up for Australia

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Temba Bavuma will lead South Africa against Australia, with Gerald Coetzee recalled, Kagiso Rabada injured, and Dewald Brevis omitted as the Proteas strengthen World Cup preparations.

India Batting Coach Supports Rohit Sharma Despite Struggles Vs England

India Batting Coach Supports Rohit Sharma Despite Struggles Vs England

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has expressed strong support for veteran opener Rohit Sharma, dismissing concerns over his recent lean run in the ongoing ODI series against England. Despite Sharma's low scores in the first two matches and a challenging year with the bat, Kotak believes a player of his calibre does not feel pressure and expects him to return to form soon. England won the second ODI, levelling the series 1-1, with the decider set for Lord's.

Ambidextrous spinner Vijay Yadav draws inspiration from Virat Kohli

Ambidextrous spinner Vijay Yadav draws inspiration from Virat Kohli

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Kashi Rudras' ambidextrous spinner Vijay Yadav has set an ambitious target of making it to the IPL within the next one to two years, driven by his dedication to all three departments of the game and profound inspiration from Virat Kohli's aggression and commitment.

Rahul Dravid insists on balance in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's development

Rahul Dravid insists on balance in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's development

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

According to former India coach Rahul Dravid, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's development must balance white-ball success with sustained red-ball exposure, giving the teenager time, patience and experience to eventually become a Test cricketer.

Cricket fraternity mourns loss of Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran

Cricket fraternity mourns loss of Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Afghanistan cricketers Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, and former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri, among others, have expressed their profound condolences following the passing of former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran at the age of 38 due to a prolonged illness.

Groundsman who clashed with Gautam Gambhir put on leave after ECB row

Groundsman who clashed with Gautam Gambhir put on leave after ECB row

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Surrey's head groundsman Lee Fortis has been put on leave following an alleged heated confrontation with an ECB employee at The Oval, an incident that occurred a day before a Hundred fixture.

Mayank Agarawal joins English county side Durham

Mayank Agarawal joins English county side Durham

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

India batter Mayank Agarwal has signed with Durham for the final four matches of the County Championship's Division Two, aiming to help the team secure promotion to Division One.

Arjun Tendulkar Commits To Goa; Ends Exit Rumours

Arjun Tendulkar Commits To Goa; Ends Exit Rumours

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has confirmed he will continue playing for the Goa cricket team, dispelling recent rumours of his departure after missing a tour to Oman.

We're taking shape as Test team, but need to turn it into a performance: Gary Kirsten

We're taking shape as Test team, but need to turn it into a performance: Gary Kirsten

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Sri Lanka's head coach Gary Kirsten expressed satisfaction with his team's developing approach to Test cricket despite a loss to India. He highlighted the team's fight and resilience, particularly after a poor start in their first innings, and praised young batter Sonal Dinusha. Kirsten also provided an update on key player injuries ahead of the next Test.

Morne Morkel hails Prasidh Krishna's resilience, calls him 'world-class'

Morne Morkel hails Prasidh Krishna's resilience, calls him 'world-class'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

India bowling coach Morne Morkel has lauded pacer Prasidh Krishna for his resilience in ignoring 'outside voices' and working hard to develop into a 'world-class bowler', highlighting his impressive performance against Sri Lanka.

Gautam Gambhir gives shout to Sri Lanka's batting hero Sonal Dinusha

Gautam Gambhir gives shout to Sri Lanka's batting hero Sonal Dinusha

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Team India coach Gautam Gambhir lauded his team's character and mental toughness after securing a 1-0 Test series victory against Sri Lanka, while also singling out Sri Lankan batsman Sonal Dinusha for his 'exceptional performance' in forcing a draw in the second Test with an unbeaten 133.

Rohit Begins Prep For West Indies ODIs

Rohit Begins Prep For West Indies ODIs

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Rohit Sharma has commenced his rigorous training at the Mumbai Cricket Association facility, gearing up for the ODI series against the West Indies in September.

My Job Is To Win Trophies, I Don't Care About Likes: Gambhir

My Job Is To Win Trophies, I Don't Care About Likes: Gambhir

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Gautam Gambhir, India's head coach, dismisses criticism over recent poor results, stating his sole focus is on winning trophies for the country.

Gill Tries To Fix His Spin Problems

Gill Tries To Fix His Spin Problems

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka, the Indian cricket team underwent an intense net session in Colombo.

Brydon Carse out of Pakistan Test amid ECB probe

Brydon Carse out of Pakistan Test amid ECB probe

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been dropped from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan following an investigation by the Cricket Regulator into an incident at a club in Derby. Carse, who was reportedly seen in handcuffs but not arrested or charged, will be replaced by Sonny Baker. This incident follows a series of off-field controversies involving England cricketers, prompting renewed scrutiny of player conduct.

Joe Root: 'I Feel Ready As Captain'

Joe Root: 'I Feel Ready As Captain'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

'I do not believe there is one way of playing Test cricket. You have got to be adaptable and play the situation.' 'It is never the same throughout five days, there is different challenges and you have got to adjust to the ebbs and flows throughout.'