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Kohli's knee trouble adds drama to India's WTC preparations

Kohli's knee trouble adds drama to India's WTC preparations

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Kohli's injury has become a topic of discussion.

Arshdeep credits Bumrah for taming the swing

Arshdeep credits Bumrah for taming the swing

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Arshdeep said for a bowler like him, he would rather focus on his process rather than look at the scoreboard.

Cricket Buzz: Australia prepare artificial pitch for spin practice

Cricket Buzz: Australia prepare artificial pitch for spin practice

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Australia has built an artificial pitch at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane to help its batsmen deal with spin-bowling on the slow tracks of the subcontinent, where they have so often struggled in the past.

'Ticket pressure for Ind-Pak match greater than game'

'Ticket pressure for Ind-Pak match greater than game'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Babar said the pressure on him for tickets for the match against India was more than the match itself.

How T20 cricket is ruining the art of Test match batting

How T20 cricket is ruining the art of Test match batting

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

'Sometimes you're so used to muscling the ball that you end up forgetting the soft hands which probably used to happen eight or 10 years back. A complete cricketer is a cricketer who plays T20 format and Test cricket successfully. He can adapt his game.'

Fully prepared to contribute to Ukraine peace: Modi after talks with Italian PM

Fully prepared to contribute to Ukraine peace: Modi after talks with Italian PM

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Addressing the media alongside Modi, Meloni said Italy hoped that India, during its G-20 presidency, plays a central role in facilitating and negotiating the process for cessation of hostilities in Ukraine.

Chahal Takes A Stunner!

Chahal Takes A Stunner!

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Yuzvendra Chahal, not normally known for his fielding, took a superb catch to leave his Rajasthan Royals' team-mates pleasantly surprised.

Abhishek won't be cowed down by Olympic-sized pressure

Abhishek won't be cowed down by Olympic-sized pressure

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Abhishek asserted that he is someone who doesn't buckle under pressure.

KL Rahul vs Sarfaraz: India's middle-order battle heats up

KL Rahul vs Sarfaraz: India's middle-order battle heats up

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said on Tuesday that middle-order batters KL Rahul and Sarfaraz Khan are locked in a selection battle for the second Test against New Zealand here even though head coach Gautam Gambhir is keen to give the former, a long rope.

Pakistan searching for winning formula in home conditions

Pakistan searching for winning formula in home conditions

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The Test side has failed to make an impact at home after international cricket returned to the country in 2019

Who will win the ICC Women's T20 WC?

Who will win the ICC Women's T20 WC?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Bangladesh will take on Scotland in the tournament opener in an afternoon fixture followed by a clash between Asian teams Pakistan and Sri Lanka later in the day at Sharjah.

Will India Bring In Kuldeep Against Pakistan?

Will India Bring In Kuldeep Against Pakistan?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup match against Pakistan?

We were preparing Harpreet Brar: KL Rahul

We were preparing Harpreet Brar: KL Rahul

Rediff.com1 May 2021

KL Rahul was effusive in his praise for 25-year-old Brar.

Former captain Gundogan back at Manchester City

Former captain Gundogan back at Manchester City

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Liverpool's Slot not nervous ahead of Anfield debut

Rajasthan Royals kick start IPL preparation

Rajasthan Royals kick start IPL preparation

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

The camp is a part of Rajasthan Royals's preparations after their three-day camp in Guwahati, with hotter weather in Nagpur and varied pitches.

RSS chief flags threats from 'Deep State', 'wokeism', 'cultural Marxist'

RSS chief flags threats from 'Deep State', 'wokeism', 'cultural Marxist'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

According to Bhagwat, a narrative is being spread in neighbouring Bangladesh, which recently witnessed a massive political upheaval, that India is a threat and they should join Pakistan as a defence against Bharat. Who is spreading such a narrative, he asked.

Jobs, Agnipath Scheme, Farmer, Wrestler Protests

Jobs, Agnipath Scheme, Farmer, Wrestler Protests

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Till a few years ago, girls wouldn't take an autorickshaw alone. Now, things have improved.'

What is special about Perth's drop-in pitch?

What is special about Perth's drop-in pitch?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

The second India-Australia Test begins on Friday at the new Perth Stadium, which has succeeded the WACA as the city's premier venue for internationals, and which has a drop-in pitch.

PIX: First time in 91 years! India whitewashed at home

PIX: First time in 91 years! India whitewashed at home

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the third Test between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday

I am 100 per cent pain-free: Shami ready for Australia

I am 100 per cent pain-free: Shami ready for Australia

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

India pacer Mohammed Shami said on Monday that he is completely pain-free and is still not out of reckoning for the marquee Test tour of Australia starting next month.

RSS outfit moots changes in exam policy to prevent paper leaks

RSS outfit moots changes in exam policy to prevent paper leaks

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Rao suggested changes should also be brought in the evaluation methods and pitched for introduction of an open-book examination system for competitive examinations designed to test the candidates' "competence, aptitude, attitude and Intelligence Quotient".

BCCI blasted: Venue choice for Afghanistan-NZ Test slammed

BCCI blasted: Venue choice for Afghanistan-NZ Test slammed

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

For the second successive day, not a single ball could be bowled at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports complex in Greater Noida putting the venue under scanner and making it an international embarrassment.

India to start SAFF C'ship preparation with Nepal friendly

India to start SAFF C'ship preparation with Nepal friendly

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The Indian men's football team will kick-start its preparations for the next month's SAFF Championships in Maldives with the first of the two international friendly matches against Nepal in Kathmandu on Thursday.

USA is starting to embrace cricket

USA is starting to embrace cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'USA Cricket continues its instrumental work in supporting our national players and equipping youth and local communities with the tools they need to succeed in this sport.'

Test: Rana reveals plan against SA

Test: Rana reveals plan against SA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

She was also the star in the previous Test against Australia last December in Mumbai, where she took seven wickets in the entire encounter.

'Sandeep is an unsung hero'

'Sandeep is an unsung hero'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

'After the eight-over mark, we felt the wicket was a good one. In our view, we were ten (runs) short. It was a good pitch; it tends to get better here.'

Chennai Test: Rahul or Sarfaraz? Axar or Kuldeep?

Chennai Test: Rahul or Sarfaraz? Axar or Kuldeep?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh?

T20 WC: All eyes on Kohli as India face Canada amid rain threat

T20 WC: All eyes on Kohli as India face Canada amid rain threat

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli's string of low scores would be a concern for India when they play against Canada in their final group match of the T20 World Cup.

Rahul on why SA pitches are a challenge for India

Rahul on why SA pitches are a challenge for India

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

India have never won a Test series in South Africa, but after recent successes in Australia and England are buoyed by their ability to compete on the road.

World Cup: Sri Lanka complain to ICC about pitch, hotel

World Cup: Sri Lanka complain to ICC about pitch, hotel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

The Sri Lanka team have complained to organisers of the World Cup about the pitches rolled out for their games and are also unhappy with the quality of their accommodation.

PIX: Barca thrash Sevilla; Atletico win

PIX: Barca thrash Sevilla; Atletico win

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Robert Lewandowski and substitute Pablo Torre each scored twice to help leaders Barcelona thrash visitors Sevilla 5-1 in LaLiga on Sunday in a confidence boost for Hansi Flick's side ahead of key clashes against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.

PIX: Manchester City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win

PIX: Manchester City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Manchester City have one just victory from their last 10 games across all competitions.

India 'Keen To Do Something Special'

India 'Keen To Do Something Special'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

India will open their Super 8 campaign in Bridgetown, Barbados, against Afghanistan on June 20, followed by games against Bangladesh (June 22, Antigua) and Australia (June 24, St Lucia).

U19 World Cup: Keep it simple, says coach Kanitkar ahead of final

U19 World Cup: Keep it simple, says coach Kanitkar ahead of final

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

India head coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar has urged his team to be natural and keep things simple as they prepare to face Australia in the final of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup at Willowmoore Park on Sunday.

NZ batsman warms up for India with kitty litter on pitch

NZ batsman warms up for India with kitty litter on pitch

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Conway hopes playing the ball off kitty litter might help prepare for the variation of spin off bowlers' foot-marks.

Arun Lal slammed for 'very poor pitch' comment

Arun Lal slammed for 'very poor pitch' comment

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Arun Lal's "very poor pitch" comment on the opening day drew a sharp rebuttal from the Saurashtra Cricket Association on Wednesday after its curator, Mahendra Rajdev, said the Bengal coach erred in his judgement by jumping the gun in the ongoing Ranji Trophy final in Rajkot.

'Harpreet's mindset has become one of a wicket-taking bowler'

'Harpreet's mindset has become one of a wicket-taking bowler'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The Punjab Kings are all set for their third game in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League against the Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.

IPL was perfect preparation for T20 World Cup: Hazlewood

IPL was perfect preparation for T20 World Cup: Hazlewood

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

'You can never dominate T20 cricket as a bowler, I don't think. There's just so many different elements. But I'm feeling good about my game.'

India to maintain flexibility in batting order: Dravid

India to maintain flexibility in batting order: Dravid

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

'We are prepared. Afghanistan are a very dangerous side'