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India continue to rule in World Test Championship

India continue to rule in World Test Championship

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

India are yet to drop a point in the nine-team championship, having won three series in a row.

Pakistan will have to be fearless against India: Miandad

Pakistan will have to be fearless against India: Miandad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad believes a fearless approach would be crucial to his country's chances of upstaging a star-studded India when the two arch-rivals clash in their highly-anticipated T20 World Cup opener on October 24.

Neeraj nominated for Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award

Neeraj nominated for Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has been selected as one of the six nominees for the 2022 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award.

Why Shami holds the key for India in WTC final

Why Shami holds the key for India in WTC final

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Former players Irfan Pathan and Parthiv Patel believe pace bowler Mohammed Shami will the hold the key for India with the ball in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship against New Zealand.

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

WTC: Stokes urges England to stay aggressive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah marks his return to the national men's team as Pakistan on Wednesday announced an 18-member squad for next month's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

Proud to see how Team India has grown: Gary Kirsten

Proud to see how Team India has grown: Gary Kirsten

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'Thank you @incredibleindia for all the wonderful memories'

Meet the first Singapore cricketer set to play in IPL

Meet the first Singapore cricketer set to play in IPL

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The second phase of IPL 2021 will feature a Singapore cricketer for the first time with Royal Challengers Bangalore bringing in T20 specialist Tim David, who has made a name for himself in the leagues around the world.

Dravid to coach Indian team in Sri Lanka next month

Dravid to coach Indian team in Sri Lanka next month

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Former India skipper and current National Cricket Academy (NCA) head Rahul Dravid will coach the Indian limited-overs team during their tour of Sri Lanka next month.

4000 fans to be allowed for India vs NZ WTC final

4000 fans to be allowed for India vs NZ WTC final

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand in Southampton will be held in the presence of 4000 spectators, Hampshire County Club head Rod Bransgrove said.

Rohit likely to return for West Indies series next month

Rohit likely to return for West Indies series next month

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Rohit Sharma is likely to make a comeback for the six-match limited overs series against the West Indies at home next month.

SA welcome back Olivier with open arms for India series

SA welcome back Olivier with open arms for India series

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

South Africa have often relied on fast bowlers on spicy home wickets to get them to victory, but are also well aware that India have developed an excellent pace attack that has brought them overseas success in the last few years.

Why Sangakkara can't wait to work with Rajasthan Royals...

Why Sangakkara can't wait to work with Rajasthan Royals...

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Sangakkara will be responsible for overseeing the entire cricketing ecosystem of Royal's franchise including coaching structure, auction plans, and team strategy

Shastri is 'Super proud of this bindass bunch'

Shastri is 'Super proud of this bindass bunch'

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Shastri has been serving as the head coach of the Indian team since 2017, having got an extension after the 2019 ICC World Cup.

NZ's IPL players in Maldives might head to England this weekend

NZ's IPL players in Maldives might head to England this weekend

Rediff.com12 May 2021

New Zealand's cricketers, including skipper Kane Williamson, who are quarantining in Maldives after the suspension of IPL 2021 last week might head to England this weekend for an upcoming two-Test series, head coach Gary Stead said.

Women's WC: South Africa hold nerves to seal last over win against Pakistan

Women's WC: South Africa hold nerves to seal last over win against Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

With the win, South Africa moved to the third spot while Pakistan continued to languish at the bottom

The evolution of India's pace spearhead Bumrah

The evolution of India's pace spearhead Bumrah

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Bumrah said his controlled aggression has done wonders to his run as an international cricketer.

Dhoni's India chances 'very, very bleak': Srikkanth

Dhoni's India chances 'very, very bleak': Srikkanth

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

The 60-year-old Srikkanth said that the interest of the team should come ahead of an individual, even if it involves an achiever like Dhoni.

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney sent on 'leave' after internal probe

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney sent on 'leave' after internal probe

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

International Cricket Council Chief Executive Manu Sawhney has been sent on 'leave' after his conduct came under the scanner during an internal investigation by audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and may resign before his term ends.

14-day quarantine in Mumbai for SL-bound Indian team

14-day quarantine in Mumbai for SL-bound Indian team

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

India's white ball squad, led by Shikhar Dhawan, will quarantine in Mumbai from June 14 to 28 and undergo six RT-PCR tests on alternate days before flying off to Colombo for the six-match series against Sri Lanka, starting on July 13.

IPL in September? Vaughan calls for shorter edition

IPL in September? Vaughan calls for shorter edition

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels a shortened five-week Indian Premier League leading up to the ICC World T20 in October and November could be a feasible solution if the current situation, in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, is brought under control by then.

Kohli is quite intense and quite fierce in the field: Jamieson

Kohli is quite intense and quite fierce in the field: Jamieson

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Virat Kohli is intense and aggressive on the field but off it he is nice and welcoming, according to his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate New Zealand pacer Kyle Jameison. The lanky pacer said the Indian skipper is extremely passionate about winning.

Williamson awarded Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

Williamson awarded Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Stand-in White Ferns captain Amy Satterthwaite was named the women's ODI Player of the Year, after taking some time off to have a baby and returning to the fold to score 304 runs at 38, including a top score of 119 not-out against England in Dunedin.

'No regrets' after New Zealand fall short again

'No regrets' after New Zealand fall short again

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

'I think there's a lot of other people that had England and India in the final right from the start, so I think Australia will be proud of their efforts as well.'

ICC Test rankings: Kohli down to fifth; Root rises to third

ICC Test rankings: Kohli down to fifth; Root rises to third

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

India skipper Virat Kohli was pushed to the fifth spot by his English counterpart Joe Root, who rose two rungs to third in the latest ICC Test rankings for batsmen, even as Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin moved up in the bowlers' chart.

Why Dinesh Karthik took up commentary

Why Dinesh Karthik took up commentary

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Commentary in India is considered a post-retirement option but Dinesh Karthik, who is very much an active cricketer, wants to change that perception.

South Africa's Quinton de Kock announces Test retirement

South Africa's Quinton de Kock announces Test retirement

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Quinton de Kock announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect, said the country's apex body

New Zealand cricketers land for biosecure tour of England

New Zealand cricketers land for biosecure tour of England

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Most of the Test squad and staff had been transferred to hotel quarantine where they will warm up for the two-Test series against England

England vs India Tests to kick off second WTC cycle

England vs India Tests to kick off second WTC cycle

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

The five-match Test series between India and England, starting on August 4, will start the second cycle of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).

Ashwin nominated for ICC Test Cricketer of the year

Ashwin nominated for ICC Test Cricketer of the year

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The ICC Awards will comprise a total of 13 individual recognitions in all, as well as five Team of the Year announcements for each format across both men's and women's cricket.

Cricket 2021: Australia, NZ win elusive titles; Racism rocks England

Cricket 2021: Australia, NZ win elusive titles; Racism rocks England

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Virat Kohli stepped down as India's 20-overs skipper and lost ODI captaincy too with Rohit Sharma taking over as their sole white-ball leader.

PIX: How Mitchell, Neesham's new zeal destroyed England

PIX: How Mitchell, Neesham's new zeal destroyed England

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Daryl Mitchell's superb unbeaten half-century fired New Zealand into their first ever ICC men's T20 World Cup final at England's expense following a thrilling semi-final in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

India remain World No 1 in Tests

India remain World No 1 in Tests

Rediff.com13 May 2021

ICC World Test Championship finalists India and New Zealand remain the top two teams in the MRF Tyres ICC men's Test team rankings after the annual update on Thursday.

'Best Ever': New Zealand hailed for WTC win

'Best Ever': New Zealand hailed for WTC win

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Kane Williamson's team became Test cricket's first official world champions

Dhoni needs to decide when he wants to go out: Yuvraj

Dhoni needs to decide when he wants to go out: Yuvraj

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The never-ending chatter around Mahendra Singh Dhoni's future is "unfair" and the decision to retire rests solely with the World Cup-winning captain, his former India team-mate Yuvraj Singh said.

Fit-again Shankar returns to action in TNPL

Fit-again Shankar returns to action in TNPL

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The all-rounder made his TNPL debut in the fourth season, playing for former champions Chepauk Super Gillies against Tuti Patriots in Tirunelveli.

NZ skipper Williamson out of Bangladesh ODIs with elbow injury

NZ skipper Williamson out of Bangladesh ODIs with elbow injury

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the one-day series against Bangladesh with an elbow problem, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Tuesday.

For first time ever, Kiwis are No 1 in Test cricket

For first time ever, Kiwis are No 1 in Test cricket

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Win against Pakistan pushed the Kiwis to top of the heap as they became the sixth country in the past 10 years to be ranked number one in Test cricket.

How India and New Zealand reached WTC Final

How India and New Zealand reached WTC Final

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Rajneesh Gupta offers insights about the World Test Championship Final.

'World Test Championship has added context to Tests'

'World Test Championship has added context to Tests'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

In the World Test Championship final in June, New Zealand, in all likelihood, will meet either India or England, who will clash in a four-Test series, starting on Friday.

NZ cricketers receive COVID-19 vaccines ahead of England trip

NZ cricketers receive COVID-19 vaccines ahead of England trip

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Tuesday all of its home-based players heading to England for a two-match Test series and the World Test Championship final have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.