News for 'national selectors'

Is Jaiswal India's most mismanaged talent?

Is Jaiswal India's most mismanaged talent?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal: Have selectors told him where he stands in white ball cricket?

Will Rohit-Kohli play in Vijay Hazare Trophy?

Will Rohit-Kohli play in Vijay Hazare Trophy?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Even Ravichandran Ashwin on his YouTube channel had said that both of them might need to play a bit of domestic cricket to get into the groove and could have actually played the India A series.

'Sorry for him...' Ashwin baffled by Sarfaraz's exclusion

'Sorry for him...' Ashwin baffled by Sarfaraz's exclusion

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed surprise over Sarfaraz Khan's omission from India A squads for the home series against South Africa, calling the decision unfair.

Babar Azam, Naseem return to Pakistan T20 squad

Babar Azam, Naseem return to Pakistan T20 squad

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Former captain Babar Azam and pacer Naseem Shah have been recalled to Pakistan's T20 squad for the upcoming home assignment against South Africa and a tri-Series involving Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe next month.

No rift: Kohli, Rohit in sync with Gambhir on ODI roadmap

No rift: Kohli, Rohit in sync with Gambhir on ODI roadmap

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'They discuss with Gautam the ODI format, the matches that we have and our plans for South Africa.'

Gill ignored; Ishan, Rinku in India's squad for T20 World Cup

Gill ignored; Ishan, Rinku in India's squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

All-rounder Axar Patel was named vice-captain of the squad, which also saw the return of in-form Ishan Kishan, who pipped Jitesh Sharma as the second wicketkeeper behind Sanju Samson.

Silly to put Rohit and Kohli on trial in every game: Agarkar

Silly to put Rohit and Kohli on trial in every game: Agarkar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be assessed but it would be "silly" to put them on trial in each and every ODI that they play from hereon, chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar said.

Pak to get Shadab boost for tri-series

Pak to get Shadab boost for tri-series

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The source said the selectors might ask Shadab to join the team for the ongoing home series against Sri Lanka to get back to full match fitness under the supervision of the national team management.

Aus ODIs: Big Calls, Bold Omissions On Cards!

Aus ODIs: Big Calls, Bold Omissions On Cards!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Aus ODIs: Bumrah, Gill workload to be discussed, battle between Jaiswal and Abhishek

Who will partner Abhishek if Gill misses SA T20s?

Who will partner Abhishek if Gill misses SA T20s?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Shubman's T20I series participation against South Africa doubtful; Samson, Jaiswal contenders for the slot

157 off 75! Sarfaraz Khan lights up Vijay Hazare Trophy

157 off 75! Sarfaraz Khan lights up Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Sarfaraz Khan delivered a thunderous reminder of his white-ball credentials ahead of India's upcoming ODI series against New Zealand

Ranji: Rinku helps UP bag three points after fighting ton

Ranji: Rinku helps UP bag three points after fighting ton

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Rinku smashed 17 fours and six sixes during his stay in the middle. He was batting on 98 at stumps on the third evening and faced a total of 247 balls across two days.

'Love to see Kohli, Rohit play domestic cricket'

'Love to see Kohli, Rohit play domestic cricket'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Play domestic cricket to maintain fitness, Jagdale advises Kohli and Rohit

'Whenever Team India need me, I'm ready to play'

'Whenever Team India need me, I'm ready to play'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Shardul Thakur hasn't given up hope of a white-ball comeback after featuring in Tests on the tour of England earlier this year, with the all-rounder setting his sights on the 2027 ODI World Cup.

SMAT: Jaiswal dazzles as Mumbai keep final hopes alive

SMAT: Jaiswal dazzles as Mumbai keep final hopes alive

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Ignored by the national selectors for T20 set-up, Yashasvi Jaiswal sent another stern reminder to the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee with a blistering 48-ball century as defending champions Mumbai crushed Haryana by four wickets in a high-scoring Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League B match, in Ambi, Pune, on Sunday.

No surprises likely, but T20 WC could be SKY's last

No surprises likely, but T20 WC could be SKY's last

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav and his deputy Shubman Gill's indifferent form is a massive concern but the national selection committee is unlikely to make any shocking changes when it picks the 15-member squad for next year's T20 World Cup in Mumbai on Saturday.

Why Shubman Gill was not picked for T20 World Cup

Why Shubman Gill was not picked for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar identified Shubman Gill's recent lack of runs and combination compulsions as reasons for his omission from India's squad for the T20 World Cup.

How Sarfaraz dropped out of India reckoning

How Sarfaraz dropped out of India reckoning

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Sarfaraz might have to try batting at No.3 for Mumbai to remain in scheme of things

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Year of the Woman: How India's Sportswomen Owned 2025

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

They weren't up for a windfall even after the trophy but life was certain to get a lot better as some sponsors and state governments stepped up to lift them financially.

Harbhajan calls on Ganguly to change national selectors

Harbhajan calls on Ganguly to change national selectors

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Veteran Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh wants BCCI president Sourav Ganguly to change the current selection panel and bring in "strong people".

'Sarfaraz Must Be Part Of The Team 100%'

'Sarfaraz Must Be Part Of The Team 100%'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'India have so much talent, man, but give the man a run.'

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Sack Gambhir before he damages any more careers, if you must. But it cannot stop there. The project ahead must be bigger, more ambitious, and far more urgent: Rebuilding the spine of Indian cricket from the grassroots up, and giving the Test team the seriousness it deserves. Only then will Indian cricket stop lurching from one crisis to another and begin, once again, to imagine greatness, suggests Prem Panicker.

WC 2027: What Gambhir said on Rohit, Kohli future

WC 2027: What Gambhir said on Rohit, Kohli future

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'The 50-over World Cup is still two and a half years away. It is very important to stay in the present.'

Tilak dazzles, Abhishek disappoints vs Australia A

Tilak dazzles, Abhishek disappoints vs Australia A

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Tilak Varma made a strong claim for selection in India's 50-over format with an attractive 94 but Australia A came back strongly to win the rain-affected second List A game by nine wickets, in Kanpur, on Friday.

Vidarbha crush Rest of India to win Irani Cup by 93

Vidarbha crush Rest of India to win Irani Cup by 93

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Yash Dhull smashed his way to 92 but Vidarbha bowling unit proved too good for Rest of India as they comfortably won the Irani Cup by 93 runs in Nagpur on Sunday.

Rizwan sacked! Afridi new Pakistan ODI captain

Rizwan sacked! Afridi new Pakistan ODI captain

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced that Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead Pakistan in the three-match ODI series against South Africa in Faisalabad from November 4-8.

Will Rizwan be axed as Pakistan's ODI captain?

Will Rizwan be axed as Pakistan's ODI captain?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Experienced wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan's captaincy in the 50-overs format could be on the line when a joint meeting of the national selection committee and advisory board of the Pakistan Cricket Board is held on Monday in Lahore.

Happy 75th Birthday Jimmy! The Ultimate Comeback Man!

Happy 75th Birthday Jimmy! The Ultimate Comeback Man!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Mohinder Amarnath will always be remembered as a giant-hearted cricketer who stood tall against the fiercest attacks, carried the bruises with pride, and turned every setback into a comeback.

WI recall Chanderpaul for India Tests; Brathwaite axed

WI recall Chanderpaul for India Tests; Brathwaite axed

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze were recalled in the West Indies' 15-member squad for the two-Test series in India next month.

'Pick Vaibhav Suryavanshi For India Now!'

'Pick Vaibhav Suryavanshi For India Now!'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

'He should be blooded into the senior team immediately, like Sachin was all those years ago.'

India's national selectors not up to the mark: Yuvraj

India's national selectors not up to the mark: Yuvraj

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Former India batsman Yuvraj Singh slammed the MSK Prasad-led national selection panel, saying there is a definite need for having better selectors.

Rahul named captain for SA ODIs; Bumrah, Siraj rested

Rahul named captain for SA ODIs; Bumrah, Siraj rested

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

K L Rahul takes over the captaincy after regular skipper Shubman Gill missed the series because of a neck injury.

Selectors to pick CT squad: Kohli, Bumrah, Jaiswal in focus

Selectors to pick CT squad: Kohli, Bumrah, Jaiswal in focus

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Selectors will assess the fitness level of star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who is recuperating from back spasms, and veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami.

I'm Not A Selector: Gambhir On Shreyas Omission

I'm Not A Selector: Gambhir On Shreyas Omission

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Gambhir, a former BJP MP, was effusive in his praise for the Indian cricket board for inviting the three chiefs of the armed forces to attend the IPL title clash, saying, 'It's an unbelievable step.'

From SKY to Rinku: How India Built Their T20 WC Team

From SKY to Rinku: How India Built Their T20 WC Team

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

As India gear up for the T20 World Cup at home, the selectors have backed a squad built on impact, and versatility.

Shreyas, Sarfaraz named in West Zone squad; Shardul to lead

Shreyas, Sarfaraz named in West Zone squad; Shardul to lead

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

The West Zone squad was selected by the selection committee chaired by Mumbai's Sanjay Patil, Baroda's Prayan Dave, Maharashtra's Akshay Darekar, Sandip Maniyar from Saurashtra Cricket Association and Kirat Damani from the Gujarat Cricket Association.

What's Behind Kohli's Century Celebrations?

What's Behind Kohli's Century Celebrations?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'He must be telling you that you doubted me? Now I have shown what I can do. I have got it in me.' There is a lot more to Virat Kohli's animated celebrations in Ranchi and Raipur than meets the eye, believes Ravichandran Ashwin.

'Rohit, Kohli Will Be Forced To Retire If They Don't Quit'

'Rohit, Kohli Will Be Forced To Retire If They Don't Quit'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'Will any coach think of keeping out Rohit and Kohli from the ODI team? That means there is something going on within the team against the two players.' Manoj Tiwary, who played 12 ODIs and three T20Is for India, said iconic players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli deserve greater respect.

Padikkal wants to show he's too good to be left out!

Padikkal wants to show he's too good to be left out!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Devdutt Padikkal sets sights on Test opportunity with upcoming red-ball series

'Harmanpreet can make way for Smriti as captain'

'Harmanpreet can make way for Smriti as captain'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

For greater good, Harmanpreet can make way for Smriti as captain: Shantha Rangaswamy