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Ranji Final: Thakur backs Rahane, Iyer, but pulls up other batters

Ranji Final: Thakur backs Rahane, Iyer, but pulls up other batters

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer might have failed to snap their lean run, but Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Sunday placed trust in them to return to run-making ways and exhorted for backing the senior batters during their struggle period.

India's Road To 5th World U19 Final!

India's Road To 5th World U19 Final!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

India's journey to their 5th consecutive U19 ICC World Cup final has been nothing short of sensational.

No one would want to face Pakistan now: Hayden

No one would want to face Pakistan now: Hayden

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Hayden reminded the players that they can be a real threat to other three teams remaining in the fray.

Blow for India: Gill retires hurt on 79

Blow for India: Gill retires hurt on 79

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Shubman Gill on Wednesday retired hurt on 79 after suffering cramps on his left leg

Mom and dad were literally crying: Emotional Tilak Varma

Mom and dad were literally crying: Emotional Tilak Varma

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

It was in the deep hours of Wednesday night Namboori Tilak Varma shared the news of his India selection to his parents, Nagaraju and Gayatri Devi, over a video call.

WTC Final: Bharat or Kishan? Former Indian selector picks India's XI

WTC Final: Bharat or Kishan? Former Indian selector picks India's XI

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Former India selector Sandeep Singh picked India's playing XI for the WTC Final.

SEE: Kohli the bowler!

SEE: Kohli the bowler!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Virat last bowled in an ODI against Sri Lanka in August 2017. In that over he bowled two overs and conceded 12 runs.

PIX: Shami's seven powers India into World Cup final

PIX: Shami's seven powers India into World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup played between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

'Rohit is leading with his actions'

'Rohit is leading with his actions'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Rohit and Shubman Gill took charge of the South African new-ball bowler duo of Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen and unsettled their rhythm.

'We need to be better in all three facets of the game'

'We need to be better in all three facets of the game'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The series starts with the first T20I in Mohali on Thursday, and Afghanistan will look to take inspiration from their impressive outing in the ODI World Cup in October-November last year to prepare in earnest for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

'Rohit Sharma doesn't need to be taught to score hundreds'

'Rohit Sharma doesn't need to be taught to score hundreds'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said on Thursday Rohit Sharma "doesn't need to be taught to score hundreds".

Will including Rohit, Kohli cost India another World Cup?

Will including Rohit, Kohli cost India another World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The selectors have clearly gone for the status quo rather than addressing the elephant in the room by picking Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their first T20 series in 14 months. Will it have a bearing on India's chances in another T20 World Cup?

Shami's Magnificent Seven!

Shami's Magnificent Seven!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Mohammed Shami's dazzling seven wickets powered India into the World Cup 2023 final.

Hooda's 180 blasts Rajasthan into Vijay Hazare Final

Hooda's 180 blasts Rajasthan into Vijay Hazare Final

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Hooda's spectacular 128-ball knock featured 19 fours and five sixes, guiding Rajasthan to chase down the target of 283

Kane Williamson has no plans to quit any format

Kane Williamson has no plans to quit any format

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Kane Williamson wants to continue in all formats despite yet another World Cup debacle

Injured Pandya set to miss more World Cup matches

Injured Pandya set to miss more World Cup matches

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

The India all-rounder is yet to recover from his ankle injury that rendered him out of action last week.

Dinesh Karthik to hang up his gloves after IPL 2024

Dinesh Karthik to hang up his gloves after IPL 2024

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Dinesh Karthik is all set to make his last IPL appearance in the 2024 edition.

Hardik's reign over? Rohit eyeing T20 World Cup captaincy

Hardik's reign over? Rohit eyeing T20 World Cup captaincy

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Rohit Sharma on Sunday hinted that he has still not given up on hopes of playing T20I cricket for India

Punjab minister slams BCCI: Why exclude Mohali from WC?

Punjab minister slams BCCI: Why exclude Mohali from WC?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

What is criteria of excluding Mohali from list of World Cup venues? Punjab sports minister writes to Binny and Shah

World Cup: Australia, Pakistan need to regain batting, bowling mojo

World Cup: Australia, Pakistan need to regain batting, bowling mojo

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Australia's cricketing DNA is constructed by meticulousness and Pakistan's by explosiveness.

T20 WC: Boucher frustrated with SA's heartbreaking exit

T20 WC: Boucher frustrated with SA's heartbreaking exit

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

"It is quite frustrating because as a player you can at least still have a say in the game. As a coach, you're sort of left to leave it up to other individuals to go out there and try and perform. Yeah, certainly as a coach, yeah, it's up there,"

Mayank Agarwal stays positive about India comeback

Mayank Agarwal stays positive about India comeback

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Mayank last played for India against Sri Lanka in the Day-Night Test in March 2022 at Bengaluru.

BCCI's ego cause of Team India's downfall at World Cup?

BCCI's ego cause of Team India's downfall at World Cup?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Former captain Michael Vaughan said the BCCI should "swallow pride" and look at England for inspiration after India's semi-final exit from the T20 World Cup.

You cannot win World Cups all the time; but batters need to perform: Ganguly

You cannot win World Cups all the time; but batters need to perform: Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

A global title may be eluding India for a decade now, but former captain Sourav Ganguly said on Thursday that there is no need to press panic button while placing the onus on batters to win the World Cup at home.

Australia's World Cup in jeopardy: Can they bounce back?

Australia's World Cup in jeopardy: Can they bounce back?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Pat Cummins said Australia are fired up to perform against teams that they have done well against in the recent past.

Women's T20 WC semis: Can India fix their issues for the big game vs Australia?

Women's T20 WC semis: Can India fix their issues for the big game vs Australia?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

India, who have been among the top teams over the last five years but unable to win a major trophy

Australia lift sixth title as curtains drop on record-breaking World Cup

Australia lift sixth title as curtains drop on record-breaking World Cup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The 2023 World Cup culminated with Australia extending their World Cup title wins to six with a six-win over India in the final played here on Sunday.

Can faltering RCB turn it around against struggling MI?

Can faltering RCB turn it around against struggling MI?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Desperate Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be under tremendous pressure to get their act together against an equally struggling Mumbai Indians when the two teams face-off in an Indian Premier League match in Mumbai on Thursday.

PIX: Pak pip NZ via DLS method to keep semis hopes alive

PIX: Pak pip NZ via DLS method to keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

IMAGEs from the World Cup match between Pakistan and New Zealand played at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday

Ranji Trophy: MP sneak past Andhra to make semis

Ranji Trophy: MP sneak past Andhra to make semis

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches played on Monday.

'Getting dropped affects your mindset, it is tough to make a comeback'

'Getting dropped affects your mindset, it is tough to make a comeback'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Middle-order batter Hanuma Vihari on Tuesday accepted that making a return to the Indian team is tough, and getting dropped at times could affect a player's mindset.

Emerging Asia Cup: India set up final clash against Pakistan

Emerging Asia Cup: India set up final clash against Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

India A set up a potentially high-voltage Emerging Asia Cup final against Pakistan A after defeating Bangladesh A by 51 runs in the semifinals in Colombo on Friday.

India vs Pakistan important, but there are other teams also: Akram

India vs Pakistan important, but there are other teams also: Akram

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Pakistan bowling great Wasim Akram on Sunday said the upcoming Asia Cup will test readiness of subcontinental bowlers for 50-overs cricket ahead of the ODI World Cup, but refused to pick any favourites for the tournament.

T20 WC Final: History favours Pakistan, form is with England

T20 WC Final: History favours Pakistan, form is with England

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

But just like everyone wants a slice of '92 from Babar's team, the core of this current English team also has a date with history

Too much emphasis on No 4 slot, reckons Ganguly

Too much emphasis on No 4 slot, reckons Ganguly

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

'Number four is just a number and anybody can fit in. I started in the middle-order in one-day cricket and went on to open because I was asked to by Sachin (Tendulkar) as captain. It is the same with Sachin.'

SA seek to shed 'chokers' tag in high-stakes clash vs India

SA seek to shed 'chokers' tag in high-stakes clash vs India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

South Africa are on a four-match winning streak as they face Rohit Sharma's unbeaten side in a top-of-the-table clash at the Eden Gardens

T20 World Cup: India gear up to break knock-out jinx

T20 World Cup: India gear up to break knock-out jinx

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

History is also a bit against India when it comes to results at the business end of the ICC events.

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'Vinesh you are a gold medalist of courage and morality.'

IPL 2023: Trevor Gonsalves has big shoes to fill

IPL 2023: Trevor Gonsalves has big shoes to fill

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Gonsalves has entered the 'big league' having served four years as a scout for Punjab Kings.

'Bitter pill to swallow, but we've shown we can bounce back'

'Bitter pill to swallow, but we've shown we can bounce back'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Afghanistan have rebounded from defeat at the World Cup and can do so again, coach Jonathan Trott said after Tuesday's three-wicket loss to Australia in Mumbai.