News for 'indian test team selection'

'Will Ishan be on trial all the time?'

'Will Ishan be on trial all the time?'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'He was sent home after three matches to rest. So, if this is going to continue, how will you ensure that he is fully ready?'

Shreyas likely to return for SL ODIs?

Shreyas likely to return for SL ODIs?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

'...there is every possibility that Shreyas will travel for the three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka. The last ODI that India played was in South Africa and he scored a half-century (52). He had 500 plus runs (530) in the World Cup and averages just around 50. Can you drop him?'

No Kohli, Rohit in Ponting's World T20I team

No Kohli, Rohit in Ponting's World T20I team

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Ricky Ponting chooses Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah among first five players of personal

Blame The Players, But No Touching BCCI Please!

Blame The Players, But No Touching BCCI Please!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Has any cricketing legend asked the all-powerful BCCI Secretary Jay A Shah how selections are taking place without a chief selector in place for the last four months? Who takes all the important decisions at selection meetings?, asks Harish Kotian.

''We have got back the original Virat Kohli'

''We have got back the original Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

'He is at his best now, he is in the right frame of mind.' The tough times he has gone through will only make him a better player and a stronger personality.'

A look at India's follies that led to Oval disaster!

A look at India's follies that led to Oval disaster!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

India's hopes of breaking their ICC trophy drought after 2013, remained unfulfilled as Australia handed them a crushing loss at the WTC Final.

Stokes, Buttler back; Robinson recalled for first two India Tests

Stokes, Buttler back; Robinson recalled for first two India Tests

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

All-rounder Ben Stokes returns to England's squad for the first two Tests against India next month after he missed the two-match series against New Zealand in June following a finger injury he sustained during the Indian Premier League earlier this year.

Kohli only Indian named in 'Fairfax 2012 World Team'

Kohli only Indian named in 'Fairfax 2012 World Team'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Virat Kohli is the only Indian cricketer to find a place in the final XI of Fairfax Media team of 2012.

West Indies Tests: Ishant, Ashwin to undergo fitness test on September 29

West Indies Tests: Ishant, Ashwin to undergo fitness test on September 29

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

In case Ravichandran Ashwin is ruled out, the Indian team management's preferred choice is Yuzvendra Chahal.

'Indian or a foreigner, appoint the best as Team India coach'

'Indian or a foreigner, appoint the best as Team India coach'

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Indian batting legend Rahul Dravid said he has not been approached for the coach's job of Team India, and added that the new coach must be selected irrespective of nationality.

Mayank hit on head in nets, out of first Test

Mayank hit on head in nets, out of first Test

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

When vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane was asked about the fitness of all players, he did say that Agarwal sustained a head injury.

England's Crawley applauds 'Bazball' revolution

England's Crawley applauds 'Bazball' revolution

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Zak Crawley said most of his teammates have become better players since embracing the ultra-aggressive 'Bazball' approach

Should India rest Kohli for Hyderabad Test?

Should India rest Kohli for Hyderabad Test?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Rest the skipper against a West Indies team whose batsmen would struggle against some Ranji Trophy sides and try out some new players in the Hyderabad Test recommends Harish Kotian.

Bumrah, Parthiv picked for South Africa Tests

Bumrah, Parthiv picked for South Africa Tests

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah earned his maiden call-up to the Test squad, while Parthiv Patel made a comeback for the three-Test series in South Africa.

2nd Test: Maharaj, Harmer star thumping win over B'desh

2nd Test: Maharaj, Harmer star thumping win over B'desh

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

South Africa won the first Test in Durban by 220 runs, where they bowled Bangladesh out for 53 in their second innings.

Are You Happy with India's T20 World Cup Team?

Are You Happy with India's T20 World Cup Team?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Should India have included Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur, Shikhar Dhawan and Yuzvendra Chahal? Tell us!

Will Ashwin Be Picked For World Cup?

Will Ashwin Be Picked For World Cup?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

That depends on Axar Patel's recovery from injury.

R P Singh recalls selection controversy involving Dhoni

R P Singh recalls selection controversy involving Dhoni

Rediff.com11 May 2020

RP Singh said Dhoni was a fair captain and their friendship never affected the wicketkeeper-batsman's decisions for the team.

Select team: Should India play 3 spinners in WT20 opener vs New Zealand?

Select team: Should India play 3 spinners in WT20 opener vs New Zealand?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Do you think India should go with an extra spinner in Harbhajan Singh or continue with all-rounder Hardik Pandya? Select your Indian team for their opening World T20 match against New Zealand.

IPL 2023: Its Dhoni vs Hardik as both teams fret on 'Impact Players'

IPL 2023: Its Dhoni vs Hardik as both teams fret on 'Impact Players'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

IPL 2023 will be very different from earlier ones with the 'Impact Player' rule coming into play for the first time.

It's a shame! Indian spinners are hurting the team's chances

It's a shame! Indian spinners are hurting the team's chances

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The absence of an attacking spin bowler in the Indian side is hurting the visiting team's chances.

Selection meeting put off

Selection meeting put off

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

The meeting of the senior selection panel headed by Dilip Vengsarkar, to choose the Indian team for the first Test against South Africa, has been put off from March 9 to March 17, Cricket Board sources said on Thursday.

Asia Cup perfect testing ground ahead of World Cup

Asia Cup perfect testing ground ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

India will enter the Asia Cup as a seven-time champions, most by any team, but adding an eighth title might just not feature on top of their bucket list.

Rohit must be getting support from BCCI: Harbhajan

Rohit must be getting support from BCCI: Harbhajan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Harbhajan has expressed his massive displeasure with the "lack of respect" for the Saurashtra man and the fact that the yardstick to judge performances hasn't been same for every senior player.

Is This Why Ishan Kishan Was Dropped?

Is This Why Ishan Kishan Was Dropped?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Is the talented cricketer being disciplined?

Harbhajan on why Kuldeep should play ahead of Axar

Harbhajan on why Kuldeep should play ahead of Axar

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The plus point for Kuldeep Yadav is his ability to extract turn and bounce.

Injured Avesh set to be ruled out of England Tests

Injured Avesh set to be ruled out of England Tests

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Young fast bowler Avesh Khan's tour of England is set to end abruptly after being ruled out of India's warm-up first-class game against Select County XI due to a left-thumb fracture he sustained on the opening day of the match in Durham.

After Saha, Ishant out of reckoning?

After Saha, Ishant out of reckoning?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Has the long due transition phase kicked in for India's Test team?

Dhawan, Bhuvi released, rookie all-rounder Vijay Shankar in for 2nd Test

Dhawan, Bhuvi released, rookie all-rounder Vijay Shankar in for 2nd Test

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Rookie Tamil Nadu all-rounder Vijay Shankar has been drafted in the Indian squad for the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka with seamer Bhuvneshar Kumar and senior opener Shikhar Dhawan being released.

'Nobody knows why Ishan Kishan isn't there'

'Nobody knows why Ishan Kishan isn't there'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Ishan Kishan has scored 796 runs in 32 T20I matches with 6 half-centuries and a strike rate of 124.37.

Should Kohli Open Against Ireland?

Should Kohli Open Against Ireland?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the opening match against Ireland?

India eyes T20 World Cup title after near misses

India eyes T20 World Cup title after near misses

Rediff.com30 May 2024

India remain bereft of a global title since winning the 2013 Champions Trophy.

Will India Pick Jaiswal Today?

Will India Pick Jaiswal Today?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Bangladesh?

How Team India is managing Bumrah's workload...

How Team India is managing Bumrah's workload...

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Bumrah was rested for the second Test at Chepauk, which India won by 317 runs to level the four-match series 1-1.

'I told ya, I'd make a bowler out of ya'

'I told ya, I'd make a bowler out of ya'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

'To also have the benefit of Joe's bowling out here is obviously massive. I'm surprised he's not actually mentioned he's nipped above me, but I think we're just two people who don't really care about stuff like that.'

'Rishabh Pant could open the batting in T20s, like Sachin in ODIs'

'Rishabh Pant could open the batting in T20s, like Sachin in ODIs'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'I have a feeling that after a certain transition happens, you could see Rishabh Pant opening the batting for India in T20 cricket.'

Umesh replaces Thakur for last two Tests vs England

Umesh replaces Thakur for last two Tests vs England

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

India made just one change to their squad as Umesh Yadav replaced Shardul Thakur for the last two Tests of the ongoing four-match series against England.

Rabada says South Africa can still win first Test

Rabada says South Africa can still win first Test

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

South Africa still need 211 runs on Thursday, the last day of the match, to win the first Test against India, with six wickets in hand.

England's Wood ends IPL stint to boost Test prospects

England's Wood ends IPL stint to boost Test prospects

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Wood played for the Chennai Super Kings in their opening win against champions Mumbai Indians but was not picked in their next nine matches.

The story of Mukesh Kumar: 'Dream is now in front of me'

The story of Mukesh Kumar: 'Dream is now in front of me'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Fiesty Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar knows well what it takes to be selected for the Indian Test team.