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Rohit, Kohli hold the key for India against South Africa...

Rohit, Kohli hold the key for India against South Africa...

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

For the golden generation of Indian cricketers, this is their last chance to conquest what no other team could on eight previous tours.

T20 WC: 'He'll be a different Hardik Pandya when he wears that blue jersey'

T20 WC: 'He'll be a different Hardik Pandya when he wears that blue jersey'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has nothing but empathy for Hardik Pandya as he navigates a challenging phase in his career and is hopeful that the all-rounder, who "hasn't been a free man in the last two months", will become one during next month's T20 World Cup.

Dravid rests faith in young guns Shubman, Ishan

Dravid rests faith in young guns Shubman, Ishan

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Talking about India's score in the 2nd ODI, Dravid believes the pitch was not easy for batting and they were 50-60 runs short of what could have been a winning score.

Should Kohli Bat At No 4?

Should Kohli Bat At No 4?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

He primarily bats at the No. 3 spot. Batting one down, in 210 ODI matches, he has scored over 10,000 runs with 39 tons and 55 50s.

Patience and empathy drive new and improved Ishan Kishan

Patience and empathy drive new and improved Ishan Kishan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Ishan Kishan did not want to see his performance as a tool to prove a point to his detractors.

Dravid gives Rs 35000 to Kanpur groundstaff for sporting pitch

Dravid gives Rs 35000 to Kanpur groundstaff for sporting pitch

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Rahul Dravid gave Green Park's groundstaff, led by Shiv Kumar, Rs 35,000 for preparing a sporting pitch for the first Test against New Zealand.

12 years later: Dravid-Kohli's unbelievable journey

12 years later: Dravid-Kohli's unbelievable journey

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Both Dravid, now the team's head coach, and senior batter Kohli reminisced about the game that took place more than two decades ago.

What The Fans Want From Kohli

What The Fans Want From Kohli

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Fans packed in large numbers for the third day of the fourth Test between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

Kohli Wins First Best Fielder Medal!

Kohli Wins First Best Fielder Medal!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'It's just not about one catch or one piece of fielding. Overall, I'd like to think intensity, backing up... not only doing your job but also making sure that you encourage and keep the right fielders at the right place. So, this one goes to Virat.'

How South African spinners stole the show!

How South African spinners stole the show!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Markram and Shamsi's middle-over spells became turning point, feels Tilak Varma

Gabba, Hyderabad thrillers just what doctored ordered for Test cricket

Gabba, Hyderabad thrillers just what doctored ordered for Test cricket

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

With T20 franchises potentially becoming players' primary employers, and most boards finding Test cricket financially not viable, the format's future remains a concern for the purists.

Ashes: Smith shatters these records

Ashes: Smith shatters these records

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Australian batter Steve Smith with his unbeaten knock of 85n.o off 149 took him past many records on the first day of the second Test match of the Ashes 2023 series against England.

Noteworthy campaign inspires nation: Modi to Team India

Noteworthy campaign inspires nation: Modi to Team India

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The Prime Minister praised Team India's talent and commitment, acknowledging their significant contribution to the country.

Yashasvi Jaiswal: India's next Sehwag?

Yashasvi Jaiswal: India's next Sehwag?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Jaiswal showed in snatching the initiative from England would have reminded many of a certain Virender Sehwag

Asia Cup: Ishan-Hardik put up record stand vs Pak!

Asia Cup: Ishan-Hardik put up record stand vs Pak!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Young Ishan Kishan along with Hardik Pandya pulled the Indian team out of a tough situation to register a record stand against Pakistan during their Asia Cup encounter on Saturday.

We will continue with Rohit-Jaiswal opening combination: Dravid

We will continue with Rohit-Jaiswal opening combination: Dravid

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

India head coach Rahul Dravid confirmed on Wednesday that the team will persist with Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal as openers in the run-up to the T20 World Cup, underlining the importance of a left-right pair at the pole position.

Will Shubman Gill rediscover his Test form against England?

Will Shubman Gill rediscover his Test form against England?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Shubman Gill struggled for consistency last season, scoring just 304 runs from seven Tests at an average of 27.

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

Bonanza for Team India! BCCI announces 'Test incentive' scheme

Bonanza for Team India! BCCI announces 'Test incentive' scheme

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The Indian team were rewarded with a bonus as the BCCI announced the launch of the 'Test Cricket Incentive Scheme'.

'Dravid is a stalwart; will be nice working with him'

'Dravid is a stalwart; will be nice working with him'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

India vice-captain Rohit Sharma welcomed the appointment of Rahul Dravid as the head coach of the team, saying that the players are looking forward to working with the batting great.

I Don't Get this Indian Cricket Team

I Don't Get this Indian Cricket Team

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

They represent a new tribe whose grace and skill-sets lie well beyond my comprehension, notes Sreehari Nair.

Challenging to play WTC final right after IPL: Dravid

Challenging to play WTC final right after IPL: Dravid

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'There's going to be a lot of logistics involved given the IPL final is only a week before the WTC final'

The Wall At The Taj

The Wall At The Taj

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

His wards are busy playing the IPL, so Indian cricket's Head Coach Rahul Dravid took some time off to savour the majesty of the Taj Mahal in Agra.

'Dravid' vs 'Sehwag' at BCCI U-16 Meet!

'Dravid' vs 'Sehwag' at BCCI U-16 Meet!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

It has been close to a decade since a BCCI tournament scorecard featured two of Indian cricket's greatest names -- Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid.

T20 World Cup: Karthik, Pant have gruelling nets session

T20 World Cup: Karthik, Pant have gruelling nets session

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

"We got an instruction from the Indian coaches to flight it less and bowl fast and keep it within stumps without many turns for Karthik to keep. We are not used to bowling this quick in Grade cricket but it was good fun," said one of the net bowlers Khilesh.

Indebted to MS Dhoni for the rest of my life: Ashwin

Indebted to MS Dhoni for the rest of my life: Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a master of out of the box strategies, flung the new ball to R Ashwin in the IPL 2011 final against Royal Challengers Bangalore and the then rookie off-spinner made an impact in the fourth ball itself, dismissing an in-form Chris Gayle.

Gavaskar urges BCCI to make Ranji Trophy more lucrative to avoid pull-outs

Gavaskar urges BCCI to make Ranji Trophy more lucrative to avoid pull-outs

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Gavaskar also urged the BCCI to have a look at the scheduling of the Ranji Trophy, which ran from a little over two months from January 5 to March 14 this year.

Why Dhawan would have picked Gill over himself...

Why Dhawan would have picked Gill over himself...

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Shikhar Dhawan has said he would pick Shubman Gill over himself in the national side

I think, I got it too late: Sehwag on ICC's Hall of Fame induction

I think, I got it too late: Sehwag on ICC's Hall of Fame induction

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Sehwag, who accumulated 8,586 runs from 104 Tests at an average of 49.34 and also took 40 wickets during his Test career which spanned from 2001-2013, revealed the role of Zaheer Khan in his promotion as an opener.

PIX: Rahul, Gill grind it out simultaneously in nets

PIX: Rahul, Gill grind it out simultaneously in nets

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

K L Rahul and Shubman Gill batted simultaneously during a training session

Team India visits Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya after Delhi Test win

Team India visits Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya after Delhi Test win

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Team India visited the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, a one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to the Prime Ministers of India.

What Record Did Kohli Set In Pakistan Game?

What Record Did Kohli Set In Pakistan Game?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Kohli, who has a stellar record against Pakistan, registered his lowest individual score against the Men in Green on Saturday.

Will Dravid seek contract renewal after World Cup?

Will Dravid seek contract renewal after World Cup?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

His two-year contract will expire at the end of ODI World Cup but head coach Rahul Dravid's future will be followed keenly in case the Indian team lifts the coveted trophy.

Why India Must Be Wary Of Kiwis!

Why India Must Be Wary Of Kiwis!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Since the start of the century, India have made it to two finals and two semis in five ODI World Cups but have just ONE title to show for. It's high time to end that barren run!

Chetan Sharma resigns as chief selector after sting controversy

Chetan Sharma resigns as chief selector after sting controversy

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

India's chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma submitted his resignation following controversy over his alleged outburst during a sting operation by a television news channel.

We need to be more disciplined and meticulous with our execution: Dravid

We need to be more disciplined and meticulous with our execution: Dravid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope embodied England's 'Bazball' making a 196 filled with sweeps, reverse sweeps and reverse scoops during the first Test, and India head coach Rahul Dravid admitted they will have to counter the unorthodox approach to make a comeback into the series.

WTC Final: Baffled Tendulkar fails to understand...

WTC Final: Baffled Tendulkar fails to understand...

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar found senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's exclusion from India's playing XI for the World Test Championship final baffling.

Why Future Of Cars Don't Look Electric

Why Future Of Cars Don't Look Electric

Rediff.com8 May 2024

When it comes to electric cars, the electric dream is turning out to be a six-letter word starting with f, ending with y, and having antas in between, notes Suveen Sinha.

There were performances from all around the table: Dravid

There were performances from all around the table: Dravid

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Emotions were at an all-time high in the Indian team dressing room after they registered a historic win against England with a winning margin of 434 runs in the third Test of the series on Sunday in Rajkot.

Asia Cup: Will rain dampen India-Pakistan clash?

Asia Cup: Will rain dampen India-Pakistan clash?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 faces a tough challenge from the weather in Kandy