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'Kohli-Rohit absence will be a massive boost for England'

'Kohli-Rohit absence will be a massive boost for England'

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Moeen called Kohli a "pioneer" in Test cricket, adding that his crowd-pulling ability was only second to Sachin Tendulkar.

Cong reprimands spokesperson for 'fat Rohit Sharma' post

Cong reprimands spokesperson for 'fat Rohit Sharma' post

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

In her now-deleted post, Mohamed said Sharma is "fat for a sportsman". "Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had!" she said.

Should Rahane, Pujara Be Recalled For England?

Should Rahane, Pujara Be Recalled For England?

Rediff.com14 May 2025

In India's previpus tours of England, Rahane and Pujara have amassed 864 and 870 runs in 16 Test matches, respectively.

Kohli was 'dazed' following WC 2019 semis loss

Kohli was 'dazed' following WC 2019 semis loss

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Ravindra Jadeja and Mahendra Singh Dhoni infused life in the match. However, with Dhoni run out during the final moments of the match, India fell short of the target and was bundled out for 221 in 49.3 overs.

3rd T20I: Can Tilak Varma impress before Iyer returns?

3rd T20I: Can Tilak Varma impress before Iyer returns?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

India aim to seal series as Tilak Varma looks for quality batting time

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

Mahmudullah, Mominul handed T20 and Test captaincy after Shakib's ban

Mahmudullah, Mominul handed T20 and Test captaincy after Shakib's ban

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

BCB named Mahmudullah as the T20 captain, while Mominul will lead the Test side during their much-anticipated tour of India

'Sans Kohli, Test cricket would've been far blander'

'Sans Kohli, Test cricket would've been far blander'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Test cricket would have been a "far blander place" without Kohli: Vaughan

PIX: All-round India crush England to clinch T20 series

PIX: All-round India crush England to clinch T20 series

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Images from the second T20 International between England and India at the Rose Bowl in Birmingham on Saturday.

Special Thanks to Dravid: PM's heartfelt call to Team India

Special Thanks to Dravid: PM's heartfelt call to Team India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

PM Modi congratulated Rohit Sharma for his "splendid captaincy" and praised Virat Kohli for his performance in the final match.

The Strange Cases Of Sanju, Siraj, Karun

The Strange Cases Of Sanju, Siraj, Karun

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Sanju Samson will feel hard done by after being left out and so will Mohammed Siraj.

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

'We Weren't Ready': Cricket World Reacts as Kohli Quits Tests

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The cricketing fraternity on Monday paid glowing tributes to India's batting talisman Virat Kohli on his retirement from the longest format after an illustrious 14-year-career.

Babar Azam's captaincy under threat, PCB hints at shake-up

Babar Azam's captaincy under threat, PCB hints at shake-up

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Calls have grown for Babar to be removed from 50-over captaincy following the shocking eight-wicket loss to Afghanistan in Chennai.

Massive blow for LSG ahead of IPL 2025

Massive blow for LSG ahead of IPL 2025

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Mayank's unavailability for the first half of the season proves to be a massive setback for LSG, who retained him for a whopping Rs 11 crore.

Stay committed or step away, Waugh's advice to Rohit

Stay committed or step away, Waugh's advice to Rohit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Australia legend Steve Waugh believes under-fire Rohit Sharma can't afford to be 'complacent or relax' if he wants to continue serving Indian cricket.

'Virat Kohli, the greatest Test captain ever'

'Virat Kohli, the greatest Test captain ever'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Anirudha Srikkanth heaped praise on talisman batter Virat Kohli's captaincy and said that he was the reason why India could win Tests outside home soil.

Can Latham lift fading NZ against formidable India?

Can Latham lift fading NZ against formidable India?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'It's obviously a great challenge that's ahead and I guess it's something to look forward to.'

Kohli to step down as RCB captain after IPL 2021

Kohli to step down as RCB captain after IPL 2021

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Virat Kohli has announced that he will be stepping down from Royal Challengers Bangalore captaincy after IPL 2021.

I have not given up on T20 format: Rohit Sharma

I have not given up on T20 format: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Rohit, along with another former skipper Virat Kohli, are currently not a part of the shortest format.

Krunal's captaincy journey: From support to leading LSG in crucial IPL matches

Krunal's captaincy journey: From support to leading LSG in crucial IPL matches

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Krunal took over LSG captaincy after KL Rahul pulled out because of an injury with five matches remaining in the league phase.

T20 WC: Babar confirms Pakistan's plan to stop Kohli

T20 WC: Babar confirms Pakistan's plan to stop Kohli

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'He (Kohli) is one of the best players, and we will plan against him as well'

Rohit, Rahul, Pant likely to be rested for SA T20Is

Rohit, Rahul, Pant likely to be rested for SA T20Is

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Many seniors including captain Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul are all set to be rested for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, with an eye on the marquee tour of England in July.

What Mayank, Nitish Said About SKY

What Mayank, Nitish Said About SKY

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'We were debutants, obviously we will have nervousness and pressure. He gave that license to us. Any youngster would like to get it from the captain.'

Kohli named India's ODI and T20I captain

Kohli named India's ODI and T20I captain

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Star batsman Virat Kohli was on Friday named as India's captain in the limited overs format, replacing Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who gave up the role earlier this week.

Spinners in the IPL need to be braver: Harbhajan

Spinners in the IPL need to be braver: Harbhajan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Harbhajan, however, felt the current crop of spinners lack aggression.

Who should open with Rohit in Champions Trophy?

Who should open with Rohit in Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'I think Rohit should play aggressively. You saw how he batted in the ODI World Cup -- he was attacking even in the final. So, I believe his approach will remain the same.'

'Pant Or Rahul Should Captain India'

'Pant Or Rahul Should Captain India'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'Bumrah is not the right option for captain.' 'All the pressure to deliver is on his shoulders. So taking on the mantle of captain will be added pressure.'

Gambhir will be a big miss: Narine

Gambhir will be a big miss: Narine

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Despite the leadership changes, KKR have retained key players, including Venkatesh Iyer, who has been re-signed at a huge price of Rs 23.75-crore and named the team's vice-captain.

'Gambhir, Morkel Must Help Rohit'

'Gambhir, Morkel Must Help Rohit'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'Gautam Gambhir and Morne Morkel will need to provide Rohit with more inputs like whether to bowl bouncers or bowl round the wicket or whether we are allowing the game to drift.'

Pandya captain for SL T20s; Dhawan axed from ODIs

Pandya captain for SL T20s; Dhawan axed from ODIs

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

All-rounder Hardik Pandya was named as India's T20I captain for the three-match series against Sri Lanka, with Rohit Sharma retaining the ODI leadership role.

'Kohli may give up white-ball captaincy to focus on batting'

'Kohli may give up white-ball captaincy to focus on batting'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Ravi Shastri also spoke on the relevance of split captaincy in COVID times.

Australia T20 captain Finch retires from international cricket

Australia T20 captain Finch retires from international cricket

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Aaron Finch bows out as one of his country's greatest limited-overs players and as the captain who delivered Australia a first global T20 title in the United Arab Emirates in 2021.

Suryakumar looks to follow Rohit's aggressive template

Suryakumar looks to follow Rohit's aggressive template

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Suryakumar Yadav, the newly-appointed T20I captain, asserted that India will continue to play the aggressive brand of cricket which hallmarked the regime of his predecessor Rohit Sharma.

'Raina, arguably one of India's finest T20 batsmen'

'Raina, arguably one of India's finest T20 batsmen'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

"Attacking left-hand batsman Suresh Raina officially communicated to BCCI on Sunday about his decision to retire from international cricket," said the BCCI in a statement.

Babar's future uncertain in Pakistan team

Babar's future uncertain in Pakistan team

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The Bangladesh series will be the first stint for former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie as Pakistan's red-ball head coach.

'Fit Hardik Pandya irreplaceable,' says Agarkar

'Fit Hardik Pandya irreplaceable,' says Agarkar

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Ajit Agarkar defended the selection of the under-fire Hardik Pandya

'KL Rahul should take over as India's Test captain'

'KL Rahul should take over as India's Test captain'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Former BCCI secretary Sanjay Jagdale believes that K L Rahul deserves to be appointed as Test captain as he has performed in all the three formats of the game.

Arshdeep opens up on his rise as match-winner

Arshdeep opens up on his rise as match-winner

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Arshdeep Singh, the left-arm seamer who has become a death-overs specialist for Punjab Kings in the IPL, credits constructive self-criticism and continuous improvement for his success.

Warner would be awesome at captaincy: Cummins

Warner would be awesome at captaincy: Cummins

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Warner was slapped with a lifetime ban from any leadership role for his involvement in a ball-tampering scandal four years ago but Cricket Australia has initiated the process to revoke it.

T20 World Cup: Will England captain Morgan bench himself?

T20 World Cup: Will England captain Morgan bench himself?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Out-of-form England skipper Eoin Morgan is open to dropping himself during the T20 World Cup if it helps the team win the title.