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Smriti Mandhana solidifies top spot in ODI batting charts; Jemimah drops to 12th

Smriti Mandhana solidifies top spot in ODI batting charts; Jemimah drops to 12th

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Smriti Mandhana retains her top position in the latest women's ODI batting rankings, while New Zealand players make significant gains after strong performances against Zimbabwe.

Why Australia Is Resting Key Pacers For Pakistan, Bangladesh Tours

Why Australia Is Resting Key Pacers For Pakistan, Bangladesh Tours

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Australia has strategically rested key pacers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, while 3 uncapped players get call-up for the upcoming tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Zaheer, Harbhajan to coach young cricketers at BCCI's COE

Zaheer, Harbhajan to coach young cricketers at BCCI's COE

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Former Indian cricket stars Zaheer Khan and Harbhajan Singh have been approached by the BCCI to conduct specialized camps at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, aimed at nurturing young, promising cricketers.

India not a dominant force in white-ball cricket: Gambhir

India not a dominant force in white-ball cricket: Gambhir

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

'Because in white-ball cricket, we've lost two out of the last three series in the one-day format. If it was an era, we wouldn't have lost two series.'

ICC ODI rankings: Harmanpreet Kaur Jumps to 7th; Mandhana remains on top

ICC ODI rankings: Harmanpreet Kaur Jumps to 7th; Mandhana remains on top

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

India's Harmanpreet Kaur moves up in the latest women's ODI rankings, while Smriti Mandhana holds her top spot. New Zealand players also see significant gains after their series against Zimbabwe.

Tough pill to swallow, says Shreyas Iyer as Punjab Kings suffer fifth defeat in a row

Tough pill to swallow, says Shreyas Iyer as Punjab Kings suffer fifth defeat in a row

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Tilak Varma's unbeaten 75 guided Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in a crucial IPL 2026 match.

What went wrong for Suryakumar Yadav?

What went wrong for Suryakumar Yadav?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

SKY didn't realise that a non-performing captain starts losing respect of the dressing room. If someone fails to score consistently for more than a year, he would find it extremely difficult to actually instruct his teammates to execute his plans.

'Respect the cap': Ashwin slams split India Team idea

'Respect the cap': Ashwin slams split India Team idea

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has criticised the idea of creating two separate T20I teams for Team India, advocating for 'A' team tours to provide players with more exposure instead.

Surya's axing will set precedent: Ashwin

Surya's axing will set precedent: Ashwin

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

R Ashwin has questioned India's decision to drop T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav, calling it a significant selection precedent and suggesting the star batter deserved more time to rediscover form.

Who Will Rule Women's 2026 T20 World Cup? 12 Batters to Watch Out For

Who Will Rule Women's 2026 T20 World Cup? 12 Batters to Watch Out For

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A look at the key batters to watch at the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales, highlighting their recent form and potential impact on the tournament.

How New Zealand Outclassed India In Rajkot ODI

How New Zealand Outclassed India In Rajkot ODI

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Daryl Mitchell scored an unbeaten 131 from 117 balls to lead New Zealand to a seven-wicket win over India in the second One-Day International on Wednesday.

2nd ODI: In the last two games we didn't bat well: Harmanpreet admits

2nd ODI: In the last two games we didn't bat well: Harmanpreet admits

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledges India's batting struggles in the ODI series against Australia after consecutive defeats. Australia's Alyssa Healy praises young players Voll and Litchfield for their outstanding performance.

Akash Deep, Harshit Rana face fitness race for home series vs Afghanistan

Akash Deep, Harshit Rana face fitness race for home series vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Akash Deep and Harshit Rana are unlikely to be fit for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan and the white ball tour of United Kingdom as they are still some time away from getting fully match-fit, sources in BCCI said.

Rishabh Pant's IPL Struggles Explained

Rishabh Pant's IPL Struggles Explained

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Saba Karim says Rishabh Pant's struggles stem from lacking a clear white-ball template, as his poor IPL form continues with LSG.

Nat Sciver-Brunt to captain England at T20 World Cup

Nat Sciver-Brunt to captain England at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Nat Sciver-Brunt will captain the 15-member England squad for the upcoming 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, the ECB announced. The same squad will also participate in the preceding series against India and New Zealand in May-June.

Rehan Ahmed replaces Ben Duckett in Delhi Capitals squad

Rehan Ahmed replaces Ben Duckett in Delhi Capitals squad

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Delhi Capitals have signed England's bowling all-rounder Rehan Ahmed as a replacement for Ben Duckett for the remainder of the Indian Premier League season.

Shafali On Why She Loves Batting With Smriti Mandhana

Shafali On Why She Loves Batting With Smriti Mandhana

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Indian women's team opener Shafali Verma credited vice-captain and opening partner Smriti Mandhana for helping her stay calm at the crease in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

BCB Withdraws NOC For Mustafizur Rahman For PSL 2026

BCB Withdraws NOC For Mustafizur Rahman For PSL 2026

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has withdrawn the No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued to pacer Mustafizur Rahman for the Pakistan Super League 2026, following a medical review after the third ODI against New Zealand.

Why Agarkar Will Continue As India's Chief Selector...

Why Agarkar Will Continue As India's Chief Selector...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Ajit Agarkar will continue as chairman of the senior selection committee after the BCCI decided to renew his contract for one more year, keeping an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup.

ICC ODI Rankings: Kohli dethrones Rohit to become No 1

ICC ODI Rankings: Kohli dethrones Rohit to become No 1

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings for the first time in five years.

'Can't make everyone happy': Rabada opens up on drug ban, criticism

'Can't make everyone happy': Rabada opens up on drug ban, criticism

Rediff.com14 May 2026

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada discusses his journey through a drugs ban and winning the World Test Championship, highlighting his focus on personal well-being and prioritising international cricket.

Kapil Dev at 67: The Man Who Changed Indian Cricket

Kapil Dev at 67: The Man Who Changed Indian Cricket

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday wished former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev on his 67th birthday.

KSCA disappointed as IPL 2026 final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad

KSCA disappointed as IPL 2026 final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has expressed its disappointment after the BCCI shifted the IPL 2026 final from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, despite Bengaluru being the defending champions' home ground. The BCCI cited unspecified requirements from local authorities as the reason for the change.

Can India complete historic double at women's T20 WC?

Can India complete historic double at women's T20 WC?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The 10th edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, starting on June 12 in England, offers several exciting possibilities. Take a look at the contenders and challengers.

Rishabh Pant embraces responsibility ahead of Test landmark

Rishabh Pant embraces responsibility ahead of Test landmark

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

During India's training session ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, Rishabh Pant appeared more measured, both in body language and intent, seemingly heeding the advice of head coach Gautam Gambhir.

BCCI to cover expenses of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents' trip to UK

BCCI to cover expenses of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents' trip to UK

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

The BCCI will cover the expenses for 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents to accompany him on India's upcoming T20I tour of Ireland and England, following his inclusion in the national squad.

Alana King Spins Her Way Back To The Top

Alana King Spins Her Way Back To The Top

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Australian leggie, Alana King's 5 for 19 against the West Indies in St Kitts, propelled her back to the top spot in the ICC ODI Rankings.

The Secret Behind Nitish Kumar Reddy's Bowling Transformation

The Secret Behind Nitish Kumar Reddy's Bowling Transformation

Rediff.com21 May 2026

England pace bowling coach Steffan Jones reveals the training methods and tweaks to Nitish Kumar Reddy's action that led to a significant increase in his bowling speed and accuracy, making him a potential asset for the Indian cricket team.

Virat Kohli still India's ODI gold standard, says Irfan Pathan

Virat Kohli still India's ODI gold standard, says Irfan Pathan

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Pathan also praised Virat Kohli's enduring fitness and consistency, calling him a "Run Machine" and noting that he continues to score centuries.

No rift: Kohli, Rohit in sync with Gambhir on ODI roadmap

No rift: Kohli, Rohit in sync with Gambhir on ODI roadmap

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'They discuss with Gautam the ODI format, the matches that we have and our plans for South Africa.'

New Zealand legend Suzie Bates to retire after T20 World Cup

New Zealand legend Suzie Bates to retire after T20 World Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

New Zealand will bid farewell to one of its cricketing greats when all-rounder Suzie Bates calls time on her international career at the end of the White Ferns' T20 World Cup campaign in England.

Ex-India cricketer Jacob Martin arrested for drunk driving in Vadodara

Ex-India cricketer Jacob Martin arrested for drunk driving in Vadodara

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Former India cricketer Jacob Martin rammed into three parked cars while driving his luxury SUV allegedly under the influence of alcohol in Vadodara.

Shreyas Iyer set to replace Suryakumar as T20 captain; Tilak Varma to be his deputy

Shreyas Iyer set to replace Suryakumar as T20 captain; Tilak Varma to be his deputy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

India are set to make a leadership change in T20 internationals, with Shreyas Iyer likely to replace Suryakumar Yadav as captain and Tilak Varma expected to become vice-captain, according to BCCI sources.

'Call Klaasen now' for WC 2027: Pietersen urges

'Call Klaasen now' for WC 2027: Pietersen urges

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has urged the South African team management to get Heinrich Klaasen out of international cricket retirement in their bid to lift the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 title on home soil.

Leadership shake-up looms at LSG amid Rishabh Pant struggles

Leadership shake-up looms at LSG amid Rishabh Pant struggles

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Lucknow Super Giants are considering a leadership change after two disappointing IPL seasons. Director of Cricket Tom Moody admitted that captain Rishabh Pant has struggled with the pressures of captaincy, impacting his performance. The team finished seventh in 2025 and is set to end the 2026 season near the bottom of the table.

Kohli chants 'Jai Shree Mahakal' ahead of NZ ODI decider

Kohli chants 'Jai Shree Mahakal' ahead of NZ ODI decider

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Former Indian skipper and star cricketer Virat Kohli, along with spinner Kuldeep Yadav, offered prayers at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Saturday.

Ex Pak Cricketer's Second Marriage Sparks Cheating Allegations

Ex Pak Cricketer's Second Marriage Sparks Cheating Allegations

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim faces serious allegations from ex-wife Sannia Ashfaq after announcing his marriage to influencer Nyla Raja, triggering a public war of words on social media.

Why Pakistan wants to reschedule Australia ODI series

Why Pakistan wants to reschedule Australia ODI series

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The series is part of a twin tour by Australia to Pakistan for a three-match T20 series from January 30 to February 5 to prepare for the T20 World Cup, and they are then scheduled to return for the ODIs, scheduled for March 13 to 19.

Williamson to skip India ODIs; Bracewell named captain

Williamson to skip India ODIs; Bracewell named captain

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Kane Williamson is unavailable for ODI selection due to his commitments in the SA20 league.

Babar hints at Pakistan captaincy comeback

Babar hints at Pakistan captaincy comeback

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Babar Azam has indicated he would consider accepting the Pakistan captaincy again if the opportunity arises, emphasising that his decisions are always driven by the best interests of Pakistan cricket. He is currently focused on the Pakistan Super League final.