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Why Rohit Wants To Stay Test Captain

Why Rohit Wants To Stay Test Captain

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma has expressed his desire to remain captain for a transitional period while urging the Board to continue their search for a new leader.

Travis Head in doubt for Boxing Day showdown?

Travis Head in doubt for Boxing Day showdown?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Travis Head was a notable absentee in Australia's net session on Monday

IPL 2022 Final: Shastri, Gavaskar, Shine Bright

IPL 2022 Final: Shastri, Gavaskar, Shine Bright

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Former India coach Ravi Shastri, looked dapper, in a black kurta and a white stole, at the toss, two days after he turned 60.

'Kohli Will Be Very, Very, Hungry'

'Kohli Will Be Very, Very, Hungry'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

'Having performed on these grounds, he'll feel that extra bit of confidence.' 'Of course, you need a bit of luck at the start, but if he gets off to a good start, he will get big runs.'

'Rohit deserved more respect and faith from the management'

'Rohit deserved more respect and faith from the management'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma's decision to 'opt out' of the ongoing fifth and final Test against Australia was bizarre as it sends wrong signals, said former opener Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Anushka, Athiya Look So Worried At MCG

Anushka, Athiya Look So Worried At MCG

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli's wife and K L Rahul's wife Athiya Shetty were in attendance and their reaction to Kohli's dismissal has gone viral on social media.

He is India's next best: Ganguly's high praise for...

He is India's next best: Ganguly's high praise for...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Sourav Ganguly names Rishabh Pant as the next-best red-ball batter after stalwart Virat Kohli and predicts him to have a "huge impact" in the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth on Friday.

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Jos Buttler joins greats Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara as players who failed to translate their many individual triumphs into success as captains.

Angry Kohli fans slam Gavaskar

Angry Kohli fans slam Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar is facing the heat on social media for his comments on Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma.

India's Debutants Impress in Perth

India's Debutants Impress in Perth

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Perth marked a big moment for two young Indian talents, Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy, who made their Test debuts.

'Australia Is Ripe For The Taking'

'Australia Is Ripe For The Taking'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'My prediction is a 3-1 win for India.'

India's Next Test Captain: The Choice Is Clear?

India's Next Test Captain: The Choice Is Clear?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Bumrah's exclusion wasn't solely about workload management-his leadership potential played a crucial role in the decision. The BCCI has all but finalised him as India's next Test captain.

Settle your mind: Manjrekar warns Kohli

Settle your mind: Manjrekar warns Kohli

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes Virat Kohli needs to relax and not overthink his form ahead of India's crucial Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: ICC rates Indore pitch poor

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: ICC rates Indore pitch "poor"

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Following the conclusion of the third Test of the Border Gavaskar, the ICC rated the Indore pitch 'poor'.

Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Australian quick Josh Hazlewood expressed that India's rare series whitewash at home to New Zealand could "awaken a sleeping giant" as they prepare to take on the ICC World Test Championship table-toppers in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from November 22 onwards.

Ex-Australia captain to coach PM's XI against India

Ex-Australia captain to coach PM's XI against India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Tim Paine captained Australia during India's last two tours Down Under in which the visitors recorded identical 2-1 series victories.

'Australia is a harshly treated team at times'

'Australia is a harshly treated team at times'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

'They have won everything but the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and they know that, they've spoken about that, this is the one they want to tick off.'

After 12 years, Kohli returns to Ranji Trophy

After 12 years, Kohli returns to Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Indian superstar Virat Kohli will play his first Ranji Trophy game since 2012 after making himself available for Delhi's tie against Railways scheduled from January 30.

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch said that Alex Carey and Rishabh Pant, two left-handed wicketkeeper-batters will be extremely important for their respective sides during the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.

Rohit's return a 'disruption'? Ponting sparks debate

Rohit's return a 'disruption'? Ponting sparks debate

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Rohit is on a paternity break and will miss the series-opener. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is captaining the Indian team in his absence.

'No rift between Gambhir and Rohit'

'No rift between Gambhir and Rohit'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Amid his poor run, there was also speculation that he had developed serious differences with Gambhir and that there was dissension in the dressing room due to the poor performance of him and other senior batters, including Virat Kohli.

India rise to top spot in WTC standings

India rise to top spot in WTC standings

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

India overtook Australia after their thumping 295-run win in the first Test in Perth.

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Dinesh Karthik may have spent his career in M S Dhoni's shadow, but his contributions to Indian cricket, especially in the IPL, deserve a legacy all his own, asserts Sudhir Bisht.

Let's not worry: Rohit dodges batting questions

Let's not worry: Rohit dodges batting questions

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'Whatever it takes for our team to look good or gives us the best chance to succeed, we'll try and do that'

Australia's top order in crisis: Can they bounce back?

Australia's top order in crisis: Can they bounce back?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The entire Australian top-order that is feeling the "pressure" despite the series-levelling win in Adelaide

Ritika, Rohit Sharma welcome baby boy

Ritika, Rohit Sharma welcome baby boy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

The couple, already parents to daughter Samaira are yet to officially share the joyous news.

Best barbecue I've seen: Lyon reacts to Jaiswal run-out

Best barbecue I've seen: Lyon reacts to Jaiswal run-out

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'It was probably one of the best barbecues I've seen, to be honest with you. It came out of the blue'

After 11 years, Kohli returns to Ranji... but...

After 11 years, Kohli returns to Ranji... but...

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli has been named in Delhi's 22-member provisional squad for their next Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra in Rajkot but doubts remain about his participation after it came to light that he is nursing a niggle.

Bumrah frustrated on missing out on 'spiciest wicket'

Bumrah frustrated on missing out on 'spiciest wicket'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah was left frustrated after missing out on another chance to bowl on the "spiciest wicket of the series". However, India's premier pacer emphasized that sometimes it becomes imperative for a player to respect his body.

Team India prepares for England! 3 warm-up games in UK

Team India prepares for England! 3 warm-up games in UK

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to organize three four-day practice matches against England Lions in the UK before the upcoming Test series against England.

'Kohli and Rohit are white-ball legends'

'Kohli and Rohit are white-ball legends'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have struggled in recent Test matches, will find their form in the upcoming ODI series against England and the Champions Trophy.

Nikhil Chopra's blunt advice for Rohit Sharma & Co

Nikhil Chopra's blunt advice for Rohit Sharma & Co

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Nikhil Chopra said that India must execute the plans they make during the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in order to win the series.

PIX: Boland bags four as India's batting woes continue

PIX: Boland bags four as India's batting woes continue

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Images from Day 1 of the fifth Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

Helmet back in focus after Kerala's Nizar gets hit in Ranji semis

Helmet back in focus after Kerala's Nizar gets hit in Ranji semis

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

The sturdiness of the headgear saved Nizar's life after Gujarat's Arzan Nagwaswalla's full-blooded shot hit flush on the state emblem on his helmet in the Ranji Trophy semi-final in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Can Kohli recreate old magic at batting-friendly Cuttack?

Can Kohli recreate old magic at batting-friendly Cuttack?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

It may be hosting an ODI for the first time since December 22, 2019, but Cuttack has always served up belters and it may be no different this time.

WTC Final: Gavaskar defends Pujara's slow batting

WTC Final: Gavaskar defends Pujara's slow batting

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Gavaskar pointed out the slow approach from the New Zealand players batted in the summit clash as the conditions were not very suitable for batting.

'Gambhir not the right choice as India coach'

'Gambhir not the right choice as India coach'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Former batter Manoj Tiwary said India head coach Gautam Gambhir is 'not the right choice' for the role and is better suited to mentoring IPL franchises.

Bumrah unmoved from top spot; Boland leaps 29 places

Bumrah unmoved from top spot; Boland leaps 29 places

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja, is the other Indian giving Bumrah company in the top-10, having climbed a spot to be joint-ninth.

'Any conditions, any format, this guy's a freak'

'Any conditions, any format, this guy's a freak'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'I think Bumrah is that good... he's so much better than the other bowlers they had in the team.'

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Padmakar Shivalkar was distinctly unlucky that his best days in the 1970s coincided with that of Bishan Singh Bedi's prime.