News for 'test captaincy'

Will Virat Kohli be stripped of India's ODI captaincy?

Will Virat Kohli be stripped of India's ODI captaincy?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Another failure to win an ICC tournament will put Virat Kohli's leadership future in doubt. When BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah hold a virtual meet with the national selectors in a couple of days' time, the leadership issue will be discussed.

Team India Report Card: Ashwin 10/10, Jaiswal 10/10

Team India Report Card: Ashwin 10/10, Jaiswal 10/10

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

How India's players fared in the Bangladesh Test series.

Nair dreams of India comeback with feet firmly rooted in reality

Nair dreams of India comeback with feet firmly rooted in reality

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

'It was a tough situation to be in. Emotionally, mentally. But yeah, it really taught me a lot of things about myself as a person and about my cricket. So, I am really grateful for those learnings.'

Kohli wanted to make himself 'unsackable': Manjrekar

Kohli wanted to make himself 'unsackable': Manjrekar

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

'When his captaincy is under threat, he tends to quit': Manjrekar on Kohli

This cricket legend loves Virat's captaincy

This cricket legend loves Virat's captaincy

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

While there has been criticism for Kohli's aggressive brand of captaincy, Richards finds nothing wrong.

Kumble should pave way for Dhoni, says Akram

Kumble should pave way for Dhoni, says Akram

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

Anil Kumble has rendered a yeoman service to the Indian cricket team but it's time for the seasoned leg-spinner to quit and pass the Test captaincy to Mahendra Singh Dhoni, feels former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram.

Butt likely to be Pak Test captain for Eng tour

Butt likely to be Pak Test captain for Eng tour

Rediff.com19 May 2010

The Pakistan Cricket Board will announce the squads for next month's Asia Cup and the tour of England on May 22 and opener Salman Butt is likely to get the Test captaincy.

ICC Player of the Month for July 2024 revealed

ICC Player of the Month for July 2024 revealed

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

England seamer Gus Atkinson has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2024 after his heroics in the Test series against West Indies.

Will Smith take over as Australia's full-time Test captain?

Will Smith take over as Australia's full-time Test captain?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Steve Smith has no ambition to be Australia's full-time captain again, the 33-year-old said after leading the team to a nine-wicket victory in the third Test against India.

Kohli's decision is personal; BCCI respects it: Ganguly

Kohli's decision is personal; BCCI respects it: Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly lauded Virat Kohli for taking the team forward in all forms of cricket during his stint as India skipper, but said his decision to quit Test captaincy was a personal one.

Easwaran set to replace injured Rohit for Bangladesh Tests

Easwaran set to replace injured Rohit for Bangladesh Tests

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

India A captain Abhimanyu Easwaran is likely to be called as a replacement for the injured skipper Rohit Sharma for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh.

Chappell backs Cummins over Smith for Australia captaincy

Chappell backs Cummins over Smith for Australia captaincy

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Former skipper Ian Chappell backed premier fast bowler Pat Cummins over batting maestro Steve Smith for the Australian captaincy after incumbent Tim Paine retires.

Pujara wants K L Rahul at No 3; not as opener

Pujara wants K L Rahul at No 3; not as opener

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara, who knows a thing or two about grinding the Australian attack in their den, backs K L Rahul to bat at the vital number three slot in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He says the swashbuckling Yashasvi Jaiswal is capable of doing what David Warner did in his prime.

Hardik's reign over? Rohit eyeing T20 World Cup captaincy

Hardik's reign over? Rohit eyeing T20 World Cup captaincy

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Rohit Sharma on Sunday hinted that he has still not given up on hopes of playing T20I cricket for India

Kishan should replace Pant for Australia Tests: Azharuddin

Kishan should replace Pant for Australia Tests: Azharuddin

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Former India skipper Mohammad Azharuddin believes Ishan Kishan would be a strong contender to replace the injured Rishabh Pant as the wicketkeeper for next month's four-match Test series against Australia.

'Shaheen's future as Pakistan skipper to be taken after national camp'

'Shaheen's future as Pakistan skipper to be taken after national camp'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has indicated that a decision on Shaheen Shah Afridi's future as captain of the T20 team will be taken after the upcoming national camp in Kakul.

Babar returns as Pakistan's white-ball captain

Babar returns as Pakistan's white-ball captain

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Babar had stepped down from his leadership role across formats following the conclusion of the 2023 ODI World Cup.

'Public lynching': Warner drops bid against captaincy ban

'Public lynching': Warner drops bid against captaincy ban

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Warner said he had withdrawn his application because he was not prepared to subject his family or team mates to "further trauma and disruption".

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Pat Cummins could win the Ashes in England if Australia emerge victorious in the second Test, feels pace legend Glenn McGrath.

Ranji Trophy: Vihari quits as Andhra skipper

Ranji Trophy: Vihari quits as Andhra skipper

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Interestingly, eager to play under domestic coach Chandrakant Pandit to revive his international career, Vihari was mulling a move to Madhya Pradesh before the start of the season.

No Head Coach till SL series; Hardik likely to succeed Rohit

No Head Coach till SL series; Hardik likely to succeed Rohit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'...VVS Laxman is going to Zimbabwe but new coach will join from Sri Lanka series'

Cummins stays home, Smith may lead in Ahmedabad Test too

Cummins stays home, Smith may lead in Ahmedabad Test too

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Smith may lead Asutralia in the fourth and final Test against India as regular captain Pat Cummins stays put in Sydney.

Disunity, groupism cause of Pakistan's no show in T20 WC

Disunity, groupism cause of Pakistan's no show in T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The role of outside elements including agents of players and some former players who ran social media campaigns also have not helped ease the simmering tensions in the team.

Cummins out, Smith leads Australia for Adelaide Test

Cummins out, Smith leads Australia for Adelaide Test

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

CA confirmed media reports that Cummins was dining at an Adelaide restaurant on Wednesday night where a positive COVID-19 case was identified.

ACA serves show-cause notice to Hanuma Vihari

ACA serves show-cause notice to Hanuma Vihari

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

However, KN Prudhuvi Raj, the 17th player during the match against Bengal, also took to social media and lambasted Vihari for making false accusations against him.

'Rohit having the freedom to walk out and bat will be beneficial for him and MI'

'Rohit having the freedom to walk out and bat will be beneficial for him and MI'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

With the burden of captaincy off his shoulders, Rohit Sharma will be able to play with a lot of freedom which will help five-time champions Mumbai Indians, reckoned former Australia T20 skipper Aaron Finch.

Who should be India's vice-captain for South Africa Tests?

Who should be India's vice-captain for South Africa Tests?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

A look at the possible vice-captain candidates for the Test series in South Africa.

With eye on Test recall, Bailey quits Aus T20 captaincy

With eye on Test recall, Bailey quits Aus T20 captaincy

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

George Bailey stepped down as Australia's Twenty20 captain on Sunday, saying that he wants to focus on his Test career.

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Let's delve into the world of IPL 2024 and meet the captains who are ready to leave their mark on cricket's biggest stage.

'Stress free' Kohli dangerous for opposition in IPL 2022: Maxwell

'Stress free' Kohli dangerous for opposition in IPL 2022: Maxwell

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Virat Kohli looks "stress free" without the burden of captaincy weighing him down, a dangerous sign for the opposition teams in IPL 2022, said his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate Glenn Maxwell.

Acid test for Captain Rahul as LSG aim for top spot

Acid test for Captain Rahul as LSG aim for top spot

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

It remains to be seen who will partner Rahul at the all-important opening slot.

'Rohit will captain India in Champions Trophy, WTC Final'

'Rohit will captain India in Champions Trophy, WTC Final'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed that Rohit will captain India in the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in Pakistan and the WTC Final which will be played at Lord's in June 2025.

Is captaincy responsible for Root's batting woes?

Is captaincy responsible for Root's batting woes?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Joe Root, who was named full-time Test captain in 2017, scored the last of his 16 centuries in the longest format against West Indies in February.

Malik keeps Pakistan captaincy

Malik keeps Pakistan captaincy

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Shoaib Malik is to retain the Pakistan captaincy until the end of next year despite the series defeat against India, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Dr Nasim Ashraf said on Thursday.

Ben Stokes urges ICC to revive Test cricket

Ben Stokes urges ICC to revive Test cricket

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Ben Stokes urged the ICC to do 'something different' to popularise Test cricket.

Extra responsibility of captaincy will motivate Pant: Ponting

Extra responsibility of captaincy will motivate Pant: Ponting

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting believes that captain Rishabh Pant understands the game very well and the extra responsibility of leading the team will be a motivating factor for the wicketkeeper-batsman in IPL 2021.

AB de Villiers, Viv reserve ultimate praise for Kohli

AB de Villiers, Viv reserve ultimate praise for Kohli

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Kohli was also congratulated by his friend and Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate AB de Villiers

Ponting hails Warner's 'unbelievable career' for Australia

Ponting hails Warner's 'unbelievable career' for Australia

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

David Warner's 15-year-old international career came to an end after Australia were knocked out of the T20 World Cup.

Bad light forces Karachi Test to end in draw

Bad light forces Karachi Test to end in draw

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The second Test, also in Karachi, begins on Monday.

Have to take team forward from where Virat left: Rohit

Have to take team forward from where Virat left: Rohit

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Rohit refrained from entertaining any questions on his likely elevation as Test captain