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Hardik Pandya to skip Ranji Trophy

Hardik Pandya to skip Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

It is expected that Hardik will return to competitive cricket in the Indian Premier League, where he is set to make his maiden appearance as a full-time captain with the CVC-owned Ahmedabad franchise.

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

Aaqib Javed to continue as Pakistan's head coach despite CT debacle

Aaqib Javed to continue as Pakistan's head coach despite CT debacle

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

A PCB official said due to time constraints between the ICC Champions Trophy and New Zealand tour, Aaqib Javed will continue as interim head coach.

Zampa confident of a Test call-up in India tour

Zampa confident of a Test call-up in India tour

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

For the India tour, Zampa will be fighting for a spot with veteran offspinner Nathan Lyon.

How 'fantastic' Bumrah has taken the pitch out of equation

How 'fantastic' Bumrah has taken the pitch out of equation

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

With his unconventional action, toe-crushing yorkers and disconcerting pace, India's Jasprit Bumrah has taken the pitch out of equation on his way to acquiring legendary status, says fast-bowling great Dale Steyn.

The next superstar of Australian cricket?

The next superstar of Australian cricket?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Young all-rounder Cameron Green scored a confident century for Australia 'A' on day two of the tour match against India 'A' in Sydney on Monday to put his hand up for selection in the Test series starting next week.

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.'

Target fourth, fifth stump line: Hayden's tip to Indian bowlers

Target fourth, fifth stump line: Hayden's tip to Indian bowlers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Hayden shared his views on how to dismiss the Australian batters at Gabba.

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.

T20s an exhibition, Test cricket an examination: Lloyd

T20s an exhibition, Test cricket an examination: Lloyd

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The legendary Clive Lloyd wants to see more Test cricket on the international calendar and prefers a minimum of three red-ball games in a bilateral series.

'Warner doesn't want a swansong, he thinks...'

'Warner doesn't want a swansong, he thinks...'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Erskine hit back at Johnson, stating that his questioning Warner's selection isn't logical.

How many captains have done that?: Yuvraj defends Rohit

How many captains have done that?: Yuvraj defends Rohit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Former India batter Yuvraj Singh believes players struggling for form should return to domestic cricket, regardless of their national team stature, amid the debate over Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing Ranji Trophy.

Pakistan make one big change for Boxing Day Test

Pakistan make one big change for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Pakistan replaced veteran stumper Sarfaraz Ahmed with Mohammad Rizwan for the second match of the three-Test series.

Pacer Khurram back in Pakistan squad for SA Tests

Pacer Khurram back in Pakistan squad for SA Tests

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Fast bowler Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas have been named in Pakistan's team for the first Test starting on Thursday in Centurion - the first red-ball assignment for newly-appointed interim coach Aqib Javed.

Net bowler Nishanth stands out in Pakistan's training session

Net bowler Nishanth stands out in Pakistan's training session

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Hyderabad U-19 pacer Nishanth Saranu, who stands at six feet nine inches, attracted a lot of attention in Pakistan's opening net session ahead of the World Cup in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Musheer, Mhatre, Raghuvanshi big buys in T20 Mumbai League

Musheer, Mhatre, Raghuvanshi big buys in T20 Mumbai League

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Young Mumbai cricketers like Musheer Khan, Ayush Mhatre, Suryansh Shedge and Angkrish Raghuvanshi were among the big buys in the initial round of auction for the third edition of T20 Mumbai League.

Ranji Trophy season to begin from February 16

Ranji Trophy season to begin from February 16

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The format has been tweaked and there will be eight groups of four teams each with the plate group comprising six teams.

Harmanpreet identifies areas that India need to work on

Harmanpreet identifies areas that India need to work on

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

After losing the three-match T20I series to Australia, India Women skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Tuesday identified fielding as the area that needed urgent improvement.

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.

PIX: Kohli & Co take pink ball throwdowns in between red ball nets

PIX: Kohli & Co take pink ball throwdowns in between red ball nets

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

It was skipper Kohli, who first faced the pink ball.

PIX: Pope hits ton but Bumrah, Pant take honours on Day 2

PIX: Pope hits ton but Bumrah, Pant take honours on Day 2

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Test between England and India at Headingley in Leeds on Saturday.

7 Indian players to play County cricket

7 Indian players to play County cricket

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Pujara already has a three-year contract with Yorkshire and is set to play there again.

SEE: Shaheen Afridi's heartwarming celebration for his newborn son

SEE: Shaheen Afridi's heartwarming celebration for his newborn son

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Shaheen Shah Afridi and his wife Ansha Afridi have welcomed a new member into their family.

'Dil Se Bhi Gabbar Hai'

'Dil Se Bhi Gabbar Hai'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'He never had a negative thought in his mind, he was supremely confident.' 'He always stuck to his natural game, he never moved away from that.'

'Every Failure Hurts Rohit'

'Every Failure Hurts Rohit'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'A cricketer is a very proud person.' 'When he sees the kind of performances he has had in the past but cannot replicate them, and when young players are performing well, these factors weigh heavily on his mind.'

Aussie all-rounder vows bowling role in BGT series

Aussie all-rounder vows bowling role in BGT series

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Cameron Green said that his body is in great shape, where he can contribute well as a bowler

David Warner picks his replacement!

David Warner picks his replacement!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Experienced opener David Warner named Marcus Harris to replace him as Australia's opener in red-ball cricket.

'Visibility with pink ball is easier than the red ball'

'Visibility with pink ball is easier than the red ball'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

There had been plenty of talk around the heavily-lacquered ball especially during twilight time.

'Picking pink ball from the hand is tricky'

'Picking pink ball from the hand is tricky'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

K L Rahul has figured out that the pink Kookaburra comes at a quicker pace, hits the hands harder while fielding and picking it from the bowler's hand is pretty tricky.

Owen's fastest ton powers Hurricanes to 1st BBL title

Owen's fastest ton powers Hurricanes to 1st BBL title

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Mitch Owen blasted the Big Bash League's equal-fastest hundred on Monday to deliver Hobart Hurricanes their first T20 title

How Dhoni gifted Kohli a world-class bowling lineup

How Dhoni gifted Kohli a world-class bowling lineup

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Dhoni groomed bowlers and left complete package with Kohli: Ishant Sharma

England Lions get new coach

England Lions get new coach

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Flintoff will take charge in October, overseeing their tour of South Africa, followed by a red-ball series in Australia in January and a summer series against India A and Zimbabwe on home soil.

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.'

Stokes succeeds Root as England's Test captain

Stokes succeeds Root as England's Test captain

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

'I am delighted that he has accepted, and he is ready for the added responsibility and the honour'

'Kohli has another four-five years of IPL left in him'

'Kohli has another four-five years of IPL left in him'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

While the move resulted in Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer losing out on their annual BCCI contract, Badrinath lauded the BCCI.

'You'll see a lot of fast bowlers coming'

'You'll see a lot of fast bowlers coming'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'Yes, there have not been any express fast bowlers that are coming from the MRF Pace Foundation that we used to have back in the years.' 'But that's not going to happen anymore. Now, in the next few years, you are gonna see a lot of really good fast bowlers coming out from the MRF Pace Foundation again.'

From U19 Prodigy To GOAT!

From U19 Prodigy To GOAT!

Rediff.com12 May 2025

From the lad with spiked hair lifting the U19 World Cup to the statesman in whites scoring one final ton -- Virat Kohli's journey is one of relentless ambition, transformation, and enduring legacy.

We're going to bowl India out tomorrow, says Bashir

We're going to bowl India out tomorrow, says Bashir

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

'It was quite emotional as well, actually -- I lost my two grand dads about a year and a half ago and they used to just sit and watch Test cricket all the time. Their wish was to see me out on the TV, I know they're supporting me from up above.'

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.

'Kohli is the Greatest White-Ball Player'

'Kohli is the Greatest White-Ball Player'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to bounce back in the Champions Trophy, expressing confidence in their ability to lead India to success.