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Sacked by Team India, Nayar Finds 'Home' Again - Guess Where?

Sacked by Team India, Nayar Finds 'Home' Again - Guess Where?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Abhishek Nayar has rejoined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mid-season in IPL 2025, just days after reports emerged of his exit as the Indian men's batting coach.

All eyes on ECB: Who will present the Pataudi medal?

All eyes on ECB: Who will present the Pataudi medal?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Pataudi medal was an afterthought, ECB should have done better: Farokh Engineer

'I expect India to win at Lord's and go 2-1 up'

'I expect India to win at Lord's and go 2-1 up'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

It was crucial for Shubman Gill to score truckload of runs to call the shots as skipper, former India batter Dilip Vengsarkar said in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Another ton, more records for wizard Pant at Leeds

Another ton, more records for wizard Pant at Leeds

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Pant also matched India's veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane, who was the last vice-captain to smash a century in each innings, doing so against South Africa in New Delhi, in 2015.

'If Bumrah is fit, he should captain India else...'

'If Bumrah is fit, he should captain India else...'

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Ishant Sharma is backing Jasprit Bumrah to lead the Indian team on the tour of England.

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill scored a record-breaking 269 and their seamers struck early to put the tourists in a commanding position at Edgbaston on Thursday.

Rishabh Pant set to overtake Dhoni

Rishabh Pant set to overtake Dhoni

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Rishabh Pant has a chance outdo his ex-skipper and icon MS Dhoni - by becoming the most successful wicketkeeper-batter in South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia (SENA) conditions.

Will County Experience Come in Handy for Indians?

Will County Experience Come in Handy for Indians?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

As Team India gear up for the much-anticipated Test series against England starting on Friday, several players in the squad will draw confidence from their county cricket experience.

Former India spinner Dilip Doshi dead

Former India spinner Dilip Doshi dead

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Doshi represented India in 33 Test matches and 15 One Day Internationals from 1979 to 1983.

PIX: Gill, bowlers help India scent victory at Edgbaston

PIX: Gill, bowlers help India scent victory at Edgbaston

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between England and India at Edgbaston, in Birmingham, on Saturday.

Controversies That Dotted Kohli's Test Career

Controversies That Dotted Kohli's Test Career

Rediff.com13 May 2025

The star batter's aggression has been a fire to forge inspiration and motivation, but it has also led to some unnecessary controversies in the red-ball format.

Protect young IPL stars, don't rush to replace Rohit...

Protect young IPL stars, don't rush to replace Rohit...

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Rohit Sharma, India's Test captain, has announced his retirement from the format, leaving the team in need of a new leader.

Nitish or Shardul? Who will make the cut for 1st Test?

Nitish or Shardul? Who will make the cut for 1st Test?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Nitish and Shardul were thrown into the playing XI for India A during both unofficial Tests against England Lions, and both all-rounders reaped mixed results across the two contests.

'Mumbai Did Everything To Help Prithvi Shaw'

'Mumbai Did Everything To Help Prithvi Shaw'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'We have done everything in our power to help him take his game to the next level and become a star player.'

'Indian cricket is no one's personal property'

'Indian cricket is no one's personal property'

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Some people consider Indian cricket their personal fiefdom: Gambhir

Gavaskar fumes over Asia Cup venue change

Gavaskar fumes over Asia Cup venue change

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'Well, somebody should find the real story. It appears from cricketing points, that it was probably the players who didn't want to go to Hambantota'

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Bumrah, Pant enter record books on Day 2 at Headingley

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

He has taken nine five-wicket hauls in SENA conditions.

'Felt strange...' Kapil on renaming of Pataudi Trophy

'Felt strange...' Kapil on renaming of Pataudi Trophy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev on Wednesday expressed his surprise at the renaming of the Pataudi Trophy as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, calling the decision "strange."

'Teary eyed' Ritika reacts to Rohit's Test retirement

'Teary eyed' Ritika reacts to Rohit's Test retirement

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Ritika reposted his announcement with a series of emotional emojis-a broken heart, a salute, and teary eyes-capturing the raw sentiment of the moment.

Will Jurel, Kuldeep Play 4th Test?

Will Jurel, Kuldeep Play 4th Test?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Will Sai Sudarshan or Abhimanyu Easwaran bat at No. 3?

Stop creating controversy; this is our team now: Gavaskar

Stop creating controversy; this is our team now: Gavaskar

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

An annoyed Sunil Gavaskar pleaded with those questioning the Indian team selection for the upcoming Asia Cup and asserted that this 17-man squad should form the nucleus of the 15-member World Cup side.

Why Yorkshire still cries for Vinod Kambli

Why Yorkshire still cries for Vinod Kambli

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Yorkshire hasn't forgotten Vinod Kambli. He remains part of its rich cricketing folklore

'India Doesn't Need Wins Tarnished By...'

'India Doesn't Need Wins Tarnished By...'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

'How can an Indian match referee allow this Indian replacement? Match officials should be independent to prevent bias.'

'He's Lucky Nobody Appealed'

'He's Lucky Nobody Appealed'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'There was no need for him to interfere with the progress of the ball.'

Rahul's ton in top 10 of India's Test history: Gavaskar

Rahul's ton in top 10 of India's Test history: Gavaskar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

K L Rahul's brave century in India's first innings of the ongoing first Test against South Africa, at Centurion, on Wednesday drew high acclaim from Sunil Gavaskar.

Australia set to rejig top order after WTC humiliation

Australia set to rejig top order after WTC humiliation

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald hinted at a rejig in the top order after misfiring in the World Test Championship final defence against South Africa at Lord's.

Siraj 10/10, Gill 10/10, Pant 10/10

Siraj 10/10, Gill 10/10, Pant 10/10

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

How the Indian players fared in the five-Test series in England.

Is Rishabh Pant Under Fire?

Is Rishabh Pant Under Fire?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka was seen engaging in conversation with Captain Rishabh Pant and Head Coach Justin Langer after the game on Monday night.

'Gill has just become captain, it's a honeymoon period'

'Gill has just become captain, it's a honeymoon period'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill is enjoying a 'honeymoon period' as India's Test captain but there will be more pressure on him in the days to come, feels former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.

Be very, very careful with Bumrah in England: Shastri

Be very, very careful with Bumrah in England: Shastri

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Former India coach Ravi Shastri cautioned against giving Jasprit Bumrah five Tests in a row in England.

New era begins: Gill leads India without big three

New era begins: Gill leads India without big three

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Shubman Gill was deemed Rohti's long-term successor and was crowned the new Test skipper.

Sunny G, Shastri, Bhogle, Bishop to call Champions Trophy matches

Sunny G, Shastri, Bhogle, Bishop to call Champions Trophy matches

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, the former England captains and respected pundits, will also be providing their expert analysis alongside former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop.

When Bumrah Slammed Broad For 29 Runs

When Bumrah Slammed Broad For 29 Runs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs by an Indian in England. Virat Kohli holds the record for most wins by an Indian captain in England.

'A lot has changed since Brisbane win'

'A lot has changed since Brisbane win'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Speaking ahead of the first Test from June 25 onwards at Barbados, Joseph said as quoted by Sydney Morning Herald, "To take 13 wickets across the series was a good feeling. A lot has changed. There were a lot of opportunities that came my way."

Kumble picks this player to succeed Rohit as Test skipper

Kumble picks this player to succeed Rohit as Test skipper

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Kumble admitted that given Bumrah's history with back injury, it will not be possible for him to play all the five-Test matches.

That Last Selfie With Dilip Doshi

That Last Selfie With Dilip Doshi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Dilip Doshi, who passed away on June 23, was celebrated not only as one of India's finest left-arm spinners but also as a cricketer of rare character and amazing qualities, recalls veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

India to tour Australia for white-ball series in October-November

India to tour Australia for white-ball series in October-November

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

The Indian team will tour Australia later this year for a multi-format limited overs series comprising three ODIs and five T20 Internationals.

Tried to bat like I used to in my childhood: Gill

Tried to bat like I used to in my childhood: Gill

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

After his magnificent double hundred against England, India skipper Shubman Gill on Thursday said he had stopped enjoying his batting in pursuit of runs but going back to basics and making some technical changes helped him rediscover the joy in his craft.

'Why Have Technology At All?'

'Why Have Technology At All?'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'The defection can be an optical illusion.'

What triggered LSG bowler Digvesh's unusual celebration

What triggered LSG bowler Digvesh's unusual celebration

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

As Arya walked back to the pavilion after scoring eight off nine balls, Digvesh, his teammate from the Delhi T20 League, mimicked writing a letter -- an act seemingly directed at Arya.