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Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla said that head coach Gautam Gambhir has a firm grip on the team and is popular among the players.

Test cricket must adapt: Kirsten

Test cricket must adapt: Kirsten

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Test cricket needs a radical overhaul to ensure its continued existence in the face of the Twenty20 revolution, India coach Gary Kirsten said.

Will England unleash Archer in 2nd Test?

Will England unleash Archer in 2nd Test?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Archer has not picked up a red cricket ball since May 2021 for Sussex after a series of injuries kept delaying his return.

Guwahati Test: How India missed chances and SA took control

Guwahati Test: How India missed chances and SA took control

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

On a surface offering little assistance for bowlers, South Africa's top order had frittered away starts but number seven Muthusamy marshalled a lower-order surge with a composed 109.

How Ishan Kishan's Maturity Secured SRH's Playoff Berth

How Ishan Kishan's Maturity Secured SRH's Playoff Berth

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach James Franklin praised Ishan Kishan's match-winning innings against Chennai Super Kings, which secured their team a place in the IPL playoffs. Kishan's 70 off 47 balls on a difficult pitch was pivotal in the victory.

Elated Sudharsan Raring to Go in Red-ball Cricket

Elated Sudharsan Raring to Go in Red-ball Cricket

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Surreal but there is a lot more to the story to add up to: Sudharsan elated after Test call

Why Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood Will Miss Start Of IPL 2026

Why Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood Will Miss Start Of IPL 2026

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Australia's leading pace bowlers, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, are set to miss the start of IPL 2026.

Shock for SA: Rabada ruled out of 2nd Test vs India

Shock for SA: Rabada ruled out of 2nd Test vs India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

South Africa's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the second Test against India

Root Breaches 'Wall' with Record 211th Test Catch

Root Breaches 'Wall' with Record 211th Test Catch

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

He successfully took a stunner to dismiss Karun Nair to complete his 211th catch, surpassing Dravid's tally of 210. Former Sri Lanka star Mahela Jayawardene slipped to the third spot with 205 catches.

Another Test, another big defeat! What's plaguing West Indies?

Another Test, another big defeat! What's plaguing West Indies?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

West Indies players want to make a name, a living but Caribbean is struggling with finances: Chase

Rohit's Test retirement is not a loss for India: Cullinan

Rohit's Test retirement is not a loss for India: Cullinan

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Cullinan reckons Rohit's retirement from Tests won't be too big a loss for India on the England tour, given his not so flattering record away from home.

Khawaja retained for Sydney Test amid exit talk

Khawaja retained for Sydney Test amid exit talk

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Usman Khawaja picked as Australia announce squad for Sydney Test against England

Engineer hails IPL being 'envy of the world' but says Test cricket can't be...

Engineer hails IPL being 'envy of the world' but says Test cricket can't be...

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Former Indian cricketer Farokh Engineer hailed IPL being the 'envy of the world' but said Test cricket cannot be sacrificed.

'Sanju Samson Can Be India's Test Opener'

'Sanju Samson Can Be India's Test Opener'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'People should realise he is an impact player, like Virender Sehwag.' 'You don't expect these players to score a 70-80 every time they bat, but whenever they score they will win matches for your team.'

IPL 2026: Ganguly calls for Rinku Singh's promotion to fix KKR's batting woes

IPL 2026: Ganguly calls for Rinku Singh's promotion to fix KKR's batting woes

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Sourav Ganguly urges Kolkata Knight Riders to promote Rinku Singh up the order as the team struggles for form in IPL 2026, with three matches yielding no wins.

Long live Test cricket while we have Virat Kohli: Warne

Long live Test cricket while we have Virat Kohli: Warne

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Spin legend Shane Warne heaped rich praise on Virat Kohli, saying he has instilled self-belief in his team and hopes that the Indian skipper continues to play for a long time as it augurs well for Test cricket.

T20 World Cup: The untold story of young Jasprit Bumrah

T20 World Cup: The untold story of young Jasprit Bumrah

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Former India A skipper Priyank Panchal shares anecdotes about Jasprit Bumrah's early cricket career, highlighting his talent and dedication from a young age.

Watson: Kohli, Rohit face new test as one-format players

Watson: Kohli, Rohit face new test as one-format players

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'It might take a little time to find the right preparation rhythm to face the best bowlers in the world.'

Dravid on the areas of concern for India in Test cricket...

Dravid on the areas of concern for India in Test cricket...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

India head coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday said the repeated failures of his batters in the third innings of a Test match and the inability of the bowlers to take 10 wickets in the fourth innings is a matter of concern.

Ahead of India tour, WI need hard review of Test flop

Ahead of India tour, WI need hard review of Test flop

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

'Cricket West Indies, I really think a few heads should roll for this because they've made some decisions and this is the result of those decisions.'

Kohli's love for Test cricket bodes well for format: KP

Kohli's love for Test cricket bodes well for format: KP

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'...That's why he puts so much importance on this format and at a time when Test cricket needs all the love it can get'

IPL 2026: RR star Sooryavanshi's Batting Mantra: 'If I can hit a six, why take a single?'

IPL 2026: RR star Sooryavanshi's Batting Mantra: 'If I can hit a six, why take a single?'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returns for his second IPL season with the Rajasthan Royals, aiming to dismantle bowlers and dominate the Powerplay.

'No BCCI pressure': Rohit's Test retirement was his call

'No BCCI pressure': Rohit's Test retirement was his call

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Rohit Sharma's decision to retire from Test cricket was a personal one and the BCCI did not put any pressure on him to make that call, said Rajeev Shukla, vice-president of the board.

Good innovation: RCB coach Andy Flower supports IPL's Impact Player rule

Good innovation: RCB coach Andy Flower supports IPL's Impact Player rule

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower shares his perspective on the Impact Player rule in the IPL, Josh Hazlewood's fitness, and the team's strategy for the upcoming season.

Who Can Be India's Best Test No. 3? Pujara Names Two

Who Can Be India's Best Test No. 3? Pujara Names Two

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Having bid adieu to his stellar Test career a content man, Indian Test batting great Cheteshwar Pujara wouldn't mind a coaching stint or a role at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in the next stage of his cricketing journey.

Triple centurions in Test cricket

Triple centurions in Test cricket

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Australia captain Michael Clarke's triple century was just the 25th in Test cricket and the fourth highest Test score by an Australian. It was also the 14th highest by any batsman and the highest in 100 Tests over more than a century at the SCG. Rajneesh Gupta lists the other batsmen to score a triple hundred.

'Ignored for years': Siva alleges discrimination before exit

'Ignored for years': Siva alleges discrimination before exit

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Former Indian leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has retired from the BCCI commentary panel, citing a lack of opportunities and expressing dissatisfaction with his role.

Should Tests allow injury subs?

Should Tests allow injury subs?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Miachel Vaughan pushes for injury subs after Pant, Lyon Cases

India Coach Gautam Gambhir Dedicates T20 World Cup Victory To These Two Greats

India Coach Gautam Gambhir Dedicates T20 World Cup Victory To These Two Greats

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Head coach Gautam Gambhir dedicated India's T20 World Cup victory to Rahul Dravid and V V S Laxman.

India Women Seek to Level ODI Series Against Australia

India Women Seek to Level ODI Series Against Australia

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

After a disappointing loss in the first ODI, the Indian women's cricket team aims for a stronger batting performance in the second match against Australia to keep the series alive. Australia leads the three-match series after winning the first match by six wickets.

Test cricket is outdated concept: Manjrekar

Test cricket is outdated concept: Manjrekar

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

Former India batsman Sanjay Manjerkar said Test cricket is an "outdated concept" and it's time to take Twenty20 cricket more seriously.

Jay Shah honoured with Outstanding Contribution to Sports Award

Jay Shah honoured with Outstanding Contribution to Sports Award

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Jay Shah received the Outstanding Contribution to Sports Award from Piyush Goyal at the Indian Business Leader Awards in Mumbai.

Ranji Trophy Final: 'Let this J&K story inspire Generations'

Ranji Trophy Final: 'Let this J&K story inspire Generations'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

ICC Chairman Jay Shah and Indian cricket legends celebrate Jammu and Kashmir's first-ever Ranji Trophy title, highlighting its significance for inspiring future generations in the region.

Bangladesh Players Were Ready To Play In India, But...

Bangladesh Players Were Ready To Play In India, But...

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Bangladesh's players were keen on travelling to India to play in the upcoming T20 World Cup but they had little say during their meeting with Sports Advisor Asif Nazrul on Thursday.

All-round Sutherland puts Australia in command vs India

All-round Sutherland puts Australia in command vs India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Annabel Sutherland's century and crucial wickets have given Australia a significant advantage over India in the one-off women's day-night Test in Perth.

Wankhede Stadium to Honour Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji

Wankhede Stadium to Honour Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will honour cricket legends Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji by naming a stand and gates after them.

5 Learnings For India From England Tests

5 Learnings For India From England Tests

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

While the young Indian team showed great resolve to earn a creditable draw in England, the series exposed several weaknesses that need urgent attention.

Should India Rest Bumrah For 1st Test?

Should India Rest Bumrah For 1st Test?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Fresh from a hard-fought 2-2 draw in England, Shubman Gill's men will be eager to translate their overseas resilience into home dominance.

Jasprit Bumrah: India's Big-Game Master, in a League of His Own

Jasprit Bumrah: India's Big-Game Master, in a League of His Own

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Jasprit Bumrah's impact, precision and big-match temperament in the T20 World Cup draw comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar, as India's pace spearhead continues to shape games with unmatched control and cricketing intelligence.

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