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I haven't signed anything yet: Rahul Dravid on contract duration

I haven't signed anything yet: Rahul Dravid on contract duration

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Head coach Rahul Dravid on Thursday stated that he hasn't signed any papers regarding the length of his contract extension with Team India.

How I should be rated as captain is up to you: Shreyas

How I should be rated as captain is up to you: Shreyas

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'About Gautam bhai, I feel he has got immense knowledge about how the game is played. He has won two titles previously with KKR, and his strategies have been spot-on in terms of what execution we have to make against the opposition.'

Report Card: Siraj, Bumrah, Kohli 9/10

Report Card: Siraj, Bumrah, Kohli 9/10

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

How India's players rated in the South Africa Test series.

Kuldeep hopes to bounce back in Tests after T20 snub

Kuldeep hopes to bounce back in Tests after T20 snub

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Omission from T20 International squads for India's last two series hasn't bothered Kuldeep Yadav too much as the chinaman bowler feels it is an opportunity for him to do well in Test matches.

Kohli 'under pressure to perform' in South Africa: Panesar

Kohli 'under pressure to perform' in South Africa: Panesar

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Panesar pointed out that Kohli would be under immense pressure to perform after losing his ODI captaincy to Rohit Sharma.

Ashwin vs Washington: An unexpected World Cup trial

Ashwin vs Washington: An unexpected World Cup trial

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

A month and half back, Ravichandran Ashwin was eloquently explaining on his Tamil YouTube channel, why a talent like Tilak Varma should be seriously considered for the ODI World Cup.

Musical chair for Pakistan skipper's job: Board wants Babar Azam back?

Musical chair for Pakistan skipper's job: Board wants Babar Azam back?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board it appears has lost faith in the ability of Shan Masood and Shaheen Shah Afridi to lead the national side and feels former skipper Babar Azam is the best choice to captain the side once again.

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.

Injury before India tour a blessing in disguise: Hazlewood

Injury before India tour a blessing in disguise: Hazlewood

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Josh Hazlewood was forced out of last month's Perth Test against New Zealand due to a low-grade hamstring tear.

What makes Team India a remarkably improved catching unit...

What makes Team India a remarkably improved catching unit...

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

India's fielding drills: Balls of different weights, simulation machine, 'blind-fold' catching

What England must do to become a better Test team

What England must do to become a better Test team

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

England have lost the first three matches in the Ashes series and are playing only for pride in the remaining two Tests in Sydney and Hobart.

Bowlers, Ravindra get captain's nod after historic win

Bowlers, Ravindra get captain's nod after historic win

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Latham also reminded his team not to lose focus on the second Test amid the revelries after winning the first match, as India has the firepower in its ranks to hit back.

Pakistan coach defends axing of senior pacers from central contracts list

Pakistan coach defends axing of senior pacers from central contracts list

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Misbah insisted that the right decision had been taken keeping in mind past performances and the coming workload of the national team.

Dravid backs Pant to do well in Test cricket

Dravid backs Pant to do well in Test cricket

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

'He is always going to be an attacking player but reading of the situation when one is playing red ball cricket is required. We are glad that he has been picked in the national team and I hope he takes this maturity and builds from thereon'

India A's BGT hopefuls face ultimate test in Australia

India A's BGT hopefuls face ultimate test in Australia

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The outings of Abhimanyu Easwaran, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Prasidh Krishna will be the primary focal points of India A's four-day match against their Australian counterparts

Duleep: Gill, Gaikwad, Iyer captains; no Rohit, Kohli

Duleep: Gill, Gaikwad, Iyer captains; no Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Seniors Rohit Sharma,Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin received exemptions for the Duleep Trophy, starting in Bengaluru on September 5.

'Bazball' revolution continues as England thrash New Zealand

'Bazball' revolution continues as England thrash New Zealand

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

England's "Bazball" revolution continued apace on Sunday when the tourists wrapped up a thumping 267-run victory over New Zealand in the opening session of the fourth day of the first Test.

'Why are batters allowed to meet mid-pitch during overs'

'Why are batters allowed to meet mid-pitch during overs'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Australian great Ian Chappell blamed the batters for wasting too much time in the middle in Test cricket.

Why Is This Fine Talent Not Playing The IPL?

Why Is This Fine Talent Not Playing The IPL?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'I was confident that I would surely get into any of the IPL teams, but I was not picked.'

Why Bairstow is now scoring tons of runs...

Why Bairstow is now scoring tons of runs...

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Star England batter Jonny Bairstow has credited his sensational run of form in the past five Test innings, including the two against India, to freedom from COVID-19 protocols and role clarity under new head coach Brendon McCullum.

'Shami an exceptional bowler regardless of the format'

'Shami an exceptional bowler regardless of the format'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Mohammed Shami has been the driving force behind Gujarat Titans' splendid run in IPL 2023.

Pakistan's PM Imran rejected Arthur's contract

Pakistan's PM Imran rejected Arthur's contract

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Prime Minister Imran Khan rejected giving extensions to the coaching staff.

Monty Panesar hails Ashwin as 'spin bowling engineer'

Monty Panesar hails Ashwin as 'spin bowling engineer'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Panesar acknowledged the significance of this milestone, coming on the heels of Ashwin's remarkable feat of securing his 500th wicket in the third Test at Rajkot.

Davey's been an absolute champion: Maxwell reacts to Johnson's column

Davey's been an absolute champion: Maxwell reacts to Johnson's column

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has refused to get drawn into the discussion over Mitchell Johnson's explosive column on opener David Warner and instead opted to provide a shining endorsement for his fellow World Cup winner.

Cricket Buzz: 'Packed schedule could lead to more players quitting Test cricket'

Cricket Buzz: 'Packed schedule could lead to more players quitting Test cricket'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

The 55-year-old had previously suggested that Twenty20 internationals should be stopped to alleviate players' schedules.

'Winning a Ranji Trophy is not easy now'

'Winning a Ranji Trophy is not easy now'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'That's the beauty of Mumbai cricket. Nobody interferes with the running of the cricket, only the cricketers are allowed to run the cricket.'

1st Test: How Root regained his mojo

1st Test: How Root regained his mojo

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

'More than anything, up from New Zealand (Lord's Test) I've changed a few things. I felt I got forward and back better'

Axar reveals secret weapon for WTC final against Australia

Axar reveals secret weapon for WTC final against Australia

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

We are used to the Dukes ball having practised with it during IPL, says Axar ahead of WTC final

I had the skills but Gautam bhai changed my mindset in KKR: Rana

I had the skills but Gautam bhai changed my mindset in KKR: Rana

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

One stellar IPL season of 19 wickets in Kolkata Knight Riders' triumphant campaign brought pacer Harshit Rana into the national reckoning.

Is Yash Dhull the next big thing in Indian cricket?

Is Yash Dhull the next big thing in Indian cricket?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

India's Under-19 World Cup winning captain Yash Dhull started his journey from being among the boys with a muscular hundred -- 113 off 150 balls -- against Tamil Nadu side on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy.

Confident India eye WTC final; Australia seek revenge

Confident India eye WTC final; Australia seek revenge

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The four-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy that promises a lot of twists and turns, engrossing sub-plots and probably career-defining performances.

'Always knew I'd return,' says Pant after fifty vs CSK

'Always knew I'd return,' says Pant after fifty vs CSK

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Pant returned to competitive cricket in this IPL after recovering from a life-threatening road mishap in December 2022, and this was his first fifty in three games this season.

Yuvi congratulates Broad on 'super-inspiring journey'

Yuvi congratulates Broad on 'super-inspiring journey'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

'To take 600 wickets and to play the number of Test matches he has takes a special kind of cricketer.'

Don't expect any miracles, says Archer ahead of Ashes debut

Don't expect any miracles, says Archer ahead of Ashes debut

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The England fast bowler took six wickets and scored a century for county side Sussex's second XI last week.

Absolutely no stress: Cummins backs top Aussie batsmen to come good

Absolutely no stress: Cummins backs top Aussie batsmen to come good

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Smith has managed just 10 runs in the first two matches, while Labuschagne could not capitalise on the starts

This cricketer opts for county cricket over IPL

This cricketer opts for county cricket over IPL

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has decided to skip the cash-rich Indian Premier League and play for English county side Surrey next season to improve his game in the longer format.

India Test players will be sent to England in batches for prep

India Test players will be sent to England in batches for prep

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

'At least 7 to 8 players, who are all Test team specialists will have to be in England in June'

Ponting predicts winner of India vs Pak clash

Ponting predicts winner of India vs Pak clash

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Ponting feels that fans and players have been starved of this brilliant rivalry between two Asian giants.

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