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Tilak Varma undergoes emergency surgery, T20 WC in doubt

Tilak Varma undergoes emergency surgery, T20 WC in doubt

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Tilak Varma underwent emergency surgery in Rajkot after complaining of severe abdominal pain while playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Hyderabad.

Post T20 WC snub, Gill eyes fresh start in VHT

Post T20 WC snub, Gill eyes fresh start in VHT

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Shubman Gill is set to use the Vijay Hazare Trophy as his first platform for response after being left out of India's 2026 T20 World Cup squad.

BCCI Contracts: Will Kohli, Rohit Retain A-Plus Grade?

BCCI Contracts: Will Kohli, Rohit Retain A-Plus Grade?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

BCCI AGM: Kohli, Rohit's contracts, payments for women in domestic cricket to be discussed

'I didn't believe that I would be able to play cricket again'

'I didn't believe that I would be able to play cricket again'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Chetan Sakariya has taken a small step in his comeback trail, appearing for Saurashtra in the ongoing domestic season, a first for him since February 2024.

Cheteshwar Pujara bids farewell to Indian cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara bids farewell to Indian cricket

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara, one of India's finest Test batters, called time on his illustrious career on Sunday.

Shreyas, Sarfaraz named in West Zone squad; Shardul to lead

Shreyas, Sarfaraz named in West Zone squad; Shardul to lead

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

The West Zone squad was selected by the selection committee chaired by Mumbai's Sanjay Patil, Baroda's Prayan Dave, Maharashtra's Akshay Darekar, Sandip Maniyar from Saurashtra Cricket Association and Kirat Damani from the Gujarat Cricket Association.

'Everybody Has Understood Jadeja's Value'

'Everybody Has Understood Jadeja's Value'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'He is one of the most complete cricketers you will ever see.'

Jadeja to play in Saurashtra's Ranji Trophy tie vs Delhi

Jadeja to play in Saurashtra's Ranji Trophy tie vs Delhi

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Ravindra Jadeja will play in Saurashtra's Ranji Trophy match against Delhi, from January 23. The India all-rounder, who last played for Saurashtra in January 2023, turned up for the team's practice session in Rajkot on Sunday.

How Samson's working on his batting flaws

How Samson's working on his batting flaws

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Samson had new batting batting coach Sitanshu Kotak and throwdown specialists for company.

Chakravarthy's magic in vain as India lose to England

Chakravarthy's magic in vain as India lose to England

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

England secured a 26-run victory over India in the third T20I in Rajkot on Tuesday to stay alive in the five-match series.

Ishan Kishan smashes 23-ball 77, injury scare for Shami

Ishan Kishan smashes 23-ball 77, injury scare for Shami

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Ishan Kishan struck nine sixes during a scintillating 23-ball unbeaten 77-run knock as Jharkhand recorded a thumping 10-wicket win over Arunachal Pradesh

'Double' Boost For Pujara's Australian Hopes

'Double' Boost For Pujara's Australian Hopes

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

K L Rahul's indifferent form could throw Cheteshwar Pujara a lifeline for the tour of Australia, where he enjoys a great record.

Look Who Showed Up At Rajkot ODI

Look Who Showed Up At Rajkot ODI

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara caught up with his team-mates.

India vs England: Mark Wood to replace Shoaib Bashir for Rajkot Test

India vs England: Mark Wood to replace Shoaib Bashir for Rajkot Test

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

England Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday named the playing eleven for the third Test match against India in Rajkot, with pacer Mark Wood replacing Shoaib Bashir in the playing squad.

Dravid to remain India's coach till T20 World Cup: BCCI

Dravid to remain India's coach till T20 World Cup: BCCI

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Rahul Dravid's contract ended after the ODI World Cup final last year, but he was asked to continue in his role.

BCCI's ultimatum: No red-ball cricket, no IPL!

BCCI's ultimatum: No red-ball cricket, no IPL!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

India's centrally contracted players will have to play domestic red-ball cricket: Jay Shah

Young Saurashtra player Barot dies after suffering cardiac arrest

Young Saurashtra player Barot dies after suffering cardiac arrest

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Saurashtra batter Avi Barot, a former India Under-19 captain and a member of the Ranji Trophy winning team in the 2019-20 season, has died after suffering a cardiac arrest at a shockingly young age of 29, the Saurashtra Cricket Association said.

How Rohit, Jadeja helped India overcome early wobble

How Rohit, Jadeja helped India overcome early wobble

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Captain Rohit Sharma and middle-order batter Ravindra Jadeja smashed defiant hundreds to drag India out of the doldrums and into a comfortable 326 for five on the opening day of the third Test against England on Thursday.

Vote! Who Will Win The Fourth T20I?

Vote! Who Will Win The Fourth T20I?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The fourth game in the five match T20I series between India and South Africa will be played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association stadium in Rajkot, starting 1900 IST.

How ton-up Duckett led England's strong reply

How ton-up Duckett led England's strong reply

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Opener Ben Duckett smashed an 88-ball hundred to lead England's robust reply to India's first innings total of 445 on day two of the third Test in Rajkot on Friday.

Will Rajkot serve a 'turning track' for 3rd Test?

Will Rajkot serve a 'turning track' for 3rd Test?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Tuesday said that rank turners might come into play in the ongoing Test battle against England but admitted that sporting tracks, like the ones seen in the first two games, are "good for cricket".

Chetan Sakariya's father succumbs to COVID-19

Chetan Sakariya's father succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com9 May 2021

His father, a tempo driver, was reportedly on the ventilator after his health deteriorated.

Rana-Kamboj take Haryana into Hazare final

Rana-Kamboj take Haryana into Hazare final

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Haryana will meet the winners of the second semi-final between Rajasthan and Karnataka to be played in Rajkot on Thursday.

How dominant India outplayed England to take 2-1 series lead

How dominant India outplayed England to take 2-1 series lead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

India set England a huge target and then skittled the tourists out for 122 to romp to a 434-run victory in the third Test and go 2-1 up in the five-match series on Sunday.

PIX: How 10-man India dominated Day 3 of Rajkot Test

PIX: How 10-man India dominated Day 3 of Rajkot Test

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a rapid hundred before retiring hurt as India stretched their overall lead to 322 with eight wickets in hand to take control of the third Test.

Sarfaraz, Jurel ready to rock against England

Sarfaraz, Jurel ready to rock against England

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Jurel, Sarfaraz in line for debuts, Shubman Gill skips optional training

Check Out England's Schedule In India

Check Out England's Schedule In India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

India have an enviable record at home, not having suffered a Test series defeat in the last 10 years.

Cyclone threat to India- Bangladesh T20 in Rajkot

Cyclone threat to India- Bangladesh T20 in Rajkot

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The Saurashtra Cricket Association is keeping a tab on the weather forecasts.

Rajkot Test: Will India Bring In Jadeja And Jurel?

Rajkot Test: Will India Bring In Jadeja And Jurel?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

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

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara continued his good form in Ranji Trophy as he slammed his second successive century as Saurashtra dominated their Elite Group A match against Manipur.

Ranji Trophy: Bhut's all-round show steers Saurashtra to semis

Ranji Trophy: Bhut's all-round show steers Saurashtra to semis

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Parth Bhut capped off a dream game with a five-wicket haul after a match-turning century and half-century as Saurashtra won a memorable Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Punjab by 71 runs.

Will Pant toss with right hand in SA series-decider?

Will Pant toss with right hand in SA series-decider?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Having lost the toss in all four matches of the ongoing T20I series against South Africa, India's stand-in captain Rishabh Pant said he will spin the coin with his right hand in the series-deciding game in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Dravid Works On Pant's Batting

Dravid Works On Pant's Batting

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

A determined Indian team slogged it out in the nets at the Saurashtra Cricket Association stadium in Rajkot.

Why Suryakumar Yadav is breaking batting records...

Why Suryakumar Yadav is breaking batting records...

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

The 32-year-old swashbuckling batter smashed an unbeaten 51-ball 112 against Sri Lanka in the third T20 International on Saturday to pave the way for India's 91-run victory and a 2-1 series verdict.

Why Rajkot ODI can turn around series for India

Why Rajkot ODI can turn around series for India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

India, who are 0-1 down in the three-match series, would surely like to change the record to keep themselves afloat in the series.

A first: DRS to be used in Ranji semifinal between Saurashtra and Gujarat

A first: DRS to be used in Ranji semifinal between Saurashtra and Gujarat

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

BCCI's general manager of cricket Saba Karim had said the limited use of DRS was always planned for the Ranji Trophy semifinals and not from the knockout stages.

How BCCI can reschedule IPL 2021

How BCCI can reschedule IPL 2021

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Niranjan Shah suggests that the BCCI not rush to take a decision and wait for a couple of months to see how the COVID-19 situation develops before taking a call on IPL 2021.

Saurashtra's Niraj Odedra gets Bermuda head coach job

Saurashtra's Niraj Odedra gets Bermuda head coach job

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

The Bermuda Cricket Board has roped in Saurashtra's Niraj Odedra as the national team's head coach on a short term basis with an eye on qualification for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States.

'Salim Durani was an impact player'

'Salim Durani was an impact player'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Batting great Gundappa Viswanath recalls his memories of Salim Durani.

PHOTOS: Sensational SKY powers India to series win

PHOTOS: Sensational SKY powers India to series win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Images from the third and final T20 International between India and Sri Lanka.