News for 'red ball cricket'

Like Janhvi's Cricket-Inspired Fashion?

Like Janhvi's Cricket-Inspired Fashion?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Janhvi Kapoor is busy promoting her film Mr And Mrs Mahi and she makes sure to match her fashion to the cricket-themed plot.

Prithvi Shaw announces 2024 return to Northamptonshire

Prithvi Shaw announces 2024 return to Northamptonshire

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Shaw's return to NCCC next year will be for both the County Championship and the One-Day Cup.

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'.

English County cricket to start on August 1: ECB

English County cricket to start on August 1: ECB

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday gave the go-ahead for professional men's county cricket to start its season on August 1. The men's County Championship was initially scheduled to begin on April 12, but was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

'I'm now just the coach': PCB sidelines Gillespie from team selection

'I'm now just the coach': PCB sidelines Gillespie from team selection

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie on Wednesday confirmed the PCB's decision to strip him of powers in selection matters, much against the assurance of a free-hand that he was promised of while taking charge of the team.

'Not the right person...': Karun Nair on his India selection

'Not the right person...': Karun Nair on his India selection

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Vidarbha batting mainstay Karun Nair put the ball in the selectors' court regarding a strong case for his India call-up after his ninth century of the season

The Strange Cases Of Sanju, Siraj, Karun

The Strange Cases Of Sanju, Siraj, Karun

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Sanju Samson will feel hard done by after being left out and so will Mohammed Siraj.

Saha back for Bengal's Ranji QF, Shami's participation unclear

Saha back for Bengal's Ranji QF, Shami's participation unclear

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Veteran medium pacer Nilkantha Das has also been included and even opener Sudip Gharami, despite a season of non-performance has made it to the squad.

Kirsten's controversial exit: PCB reveals the truth

Kirsten's controversial exit: PCB reveals the truth

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday said that South African Gary Kirsten ended his tenure as Pakistan white-ball head coach as he made "some breaches" of his contract with the Board.

'One of the best moments to win a game for your country'

'One of the best moments to win a game for your country'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

After India registered a remarkable victory against England in the second Test, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal said that it was one of the best moments to win a match for the country and mentioned that they were focusing on their processes.

'Reason for Sarfaraz's non-inclusion in Indian team not cricketing one'

'Reason for Sarfaraz's non-inclusion in Indian team not cricketing one'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

'The angry reactions are understandable but I can tell you with some degree of certainty that the reason behind Sarfaraz getting ignored time and again is not just cricketing one. There are multiple reasons for which he hasn't been considered.'

With LSG hopes in the balance it's time for Pant to fire

With LSG hopes in the balance it's time for Pant to fire

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Rishabh Pant will aim to hit the refresh button after a wretched run, as Lucknow Super Giants make one last-ditch attempt to stay alive in the IPL play-offs race by winning their remaining three league matches, starting with the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow on Monday.

How pacers can be more effective with pink ball

How pacers can be more effective with pink ball

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

India and Bangladesh will play their first-ever Day/Night Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata beginning on Friday.

Why Preity Zinta's Final Loss Hurts

Why Preity Zinta's Final Loss Hurts

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Preity Zinta, like Punjab Kings, is a fighter. Her disappointment today only adds to the fire for tomorrow. The tears she held back will likely fuel next season's charge. Because if there's one thing the IPL has taught us, it's that passion like hers doesn't fade. It only comes back louder.

Moeen likely to be fit for third Ashes Test

Moeen likely to be fit for third Ashes Test

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

England off-spinner Moeen Ali should be fit to face Australia in the third Test at Headingley with his finger injury healing well.

Run-machine Rishabh Pant on cusp of another record

Run-machine Rishabh Pant on cusp of another record

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The swashbuckling left-hander has a solid record in England, with 808 runs in 10 Tests and 19 innings at an average of 42.52, with four centuries and two fifties. His best score is 146.

Crowds absent despite South Africa's Test success

Crowds absent despite South Africa's Test success

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

South Africa's two-test series success over Sri Lanka on Monday catapulted them to first place in the World Test Championship and put them firmly on course for next year's final in what would have been unthinkable less than a year ago.

Pakistan batters 'afraid' of pace'?

Pakistan batters 'afraid' of pace'?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

They are afraid of grass pitches: Basit Ali's surprising take on Pakistan batters ahead of England Test series

Rana gets Test call-up; Kuldeep, Axar out of Aus Tour

Rana gets Test call-up; Kuldeep, Axar out of Aus Tour

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Pace spearhead Harshit Rana received a well-deserved maiden call-up, following his impressive performances.

Was Rizwan forced to accept PCB's diktat?

Was Rizwan forced to accept PCB's diktat?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Pakistan's new white-ball captain Muhammad Rizwan, after initial reluctance, has agreed to the PCB's new selection policy and will not have any voting right in the short-listing of touring squads or the playing eleven, according to a source in the board.

They will come out as better, richer cricketers: Ashwin

They will come out as better, richer cricketers: Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Following their loss in the T20I series to West Indies, the young Indian team, led by Hardik Pandya, faced a lot of criticism and backlash.

Will NZ captain Williamson quit T20 Internationals?

Will NZ captain Williamson quit T20 Internationals?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Following New Zealand's shock exit from the T20 World Cup, Kane Williamson was non-committal about his future.

'My Test performance has not matched my expectations'

'My Test performance has not matched my expectations'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

"This (Duleep Trophy) is a big tournament as every match is important for us. We are playing against some players whom we generally play with in the Indian team. So, we will get to see a good competition," he noted.

Pakistan's coaches vow to keep Babar, Masood in charge

Pakistan's coaches vow to keep Babar, Masood in charge

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

A PCB source however told PTI that recent media speculations about Shan Masood and Babar Azam's sacking is nothing more than kite flying.

Can Kohli, Rohit rediscover form in England ODIs?

Can Kohli, Rohit rediscover form in England ODIs?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

India is facing form concerns and selection dilemmas as they enter the final phase of their Champions Trophy preparations.

'Is this a defining moment in the death of Test cricket?'

'Is this a defining moment in the death of Test cricket?'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh has slammed the ICC and top cricket boards, including the BCCI, for not caring about Test cricket after South Africa named a depleted red-ball squad for the tour of New Zealand.

Stokes returns! England announce squad for Pakistan Tour

Stokes returns! England announce squad for Pakistan Tour

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Stokes, who sustained a hamstring tear in English domestic tournament The Hundred last month, is continuing his recovery along with Zak Crawley who fractured his right little finger at Edgbaston in July.

From nowhere... Brevis pulls off jaw-dropping catch

From nowhere... Brevis pulls off jaw-dropping catch

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Dewald Brevis lit up the field with a moment of pure brilliance that turned heads-and possibly the tide-against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Ignored for India Tests, Zampa eyes ODI World Cup

Ignored for India Tests, Zampa eyes ODI World Cup

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

A disappointed Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa feels he may need to look beyond revival of his red ball career after being ignored for the four-Test series in India.

Picked Rahane's brains, we are mentally prepared for England: Harmanpreet

Picked Rahane's brains, we are mentally prepared for England: Harmanpreet

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'Rahane has so much experience, he shared them with us, offered us tips on how to bat'

Gambhir not in favour of 'Pink Ball' Tests

Gambhir not in favour of 'Pink Ball' Tests

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday called himself a "traditionalist" who loves the red ball and day game for longer format and said any experimentation should be carried out only in T20 cricket. "I am a traditionalist who loves to play the game in the old way. It is my personal opinion but I think all these changes and experimentation should be carried out in T20 cricket only.

Can Shaheen Afridi spoil Warner's farewell Test series?

Can Shaheen Afridi spoil Warner's farewell Test series?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Afridi stated that the team is looking to spoil Warner's farewell series

Revealed! The secret sauce of unknown players' IPL success

Revealed! The secret sauce of unknown players' IPL success

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'First season for them, so they have got nothing to lose and they are eager to perform. They look very hungry.'

Pakistan's Mohd Amir retires from Test cricket

Pakistan's Mohd Amir retires from Test cricket

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

"It has been an honour to represent Pakistan in the pinnacle and traditional format of the game. I, however, have decided to move away from the longer version so I can concentrate on white ball cricket."

Why Kohli is so intrigued by the pink ball

Why Kohli is so intrigued by the pink ball

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

The pink ball Test is still a few days away but Kohli, on the eve of the series-opener, was busy answering questions related to the second Test starting November 22.

PIX: Gill, bowlers help India scent victory at Edgbaston

PIX: Gill, bowlers help India scent victory at Edgbaston

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between England and India at Edgbaston, in Birmingham, on Saturday.

Top Performers: CSK's pace trio rip apart Mumbai

Top Performers: CSK's pace trio rip apart Mumbai

Rediff.com7 May 2023

CSK's pace trio of Matheesha Pathirana, Deepak Chahar and Tushar Deshpande accounted for seven wickets for 59 runs in 11 overs to send MI crashing to defeat.

Gabba in line for Pink Ball Test?

Gabba in line for Pink Ball Test?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

If crowds flock to the India ODI on Friday, the Gabba could host a day-night Test.

Will Ishan Kishan be allowed to play in IPL 2024?

Will Ishan Kishan be allowed to play in IPL 2024?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Ishan Kishan's reluctance to play first-class cricket and focus only on the IPL forced the BCCI to make a minimum number of Ranji Trophy games mandatory for players in order to be eligible for IPL's auction pool.

Pakistan retain Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen for Bangladesh Tests

Pakistan retain Babar, Rizwan, Shaheen for Bangladesh Tests

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Pakistan have dropped plans to conduct "major surgery" on the national team as it included senior players Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Test squad for the two-match series against Bangladesh.