News for 'test cricket decline'

'Is David Warner's time up?'

'Is David Warner's time up?'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Australia could promote Travis Head to open in Warner's place to make room for Green's inclusion along with Marsh.

How Rajput transformed Zimbabwe cricket in 4 years

How Rajput transformed Zimbabwe cricket in 4 years

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'My dream was to see them qualify for the T20 World Cup in Australia. This is like icing on the cake'

Here's why WI trio declined to tour England

Here's why WI trio declined to tour England

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'We were never going to force or try to coerce and we didn't ask them to reconsider.'

Kohli open to pink-ball Test in Australia but...

Kohli open to pink-ball Test in Australia but...

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

With day-night matches seen as a possible solution to Test cricket's dwindling attendances, Australia are hopeful that India will agree to play one at the Gabba next year.

Why Indian cricket must thank Vasant Raiji

Why Indian cricket must thank Vasant Raiji

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'With his passing comes the end of Indian cricket history.'

South Africa players reveal reservations about day-night Test

South Africa players reveal reservations about day-night Test

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

South Africa are reluctant to play a day-night Test during their tour of Australia as they have no experience with the pink ball, the Proteas' players association chief has said.

Pooran, Holder, Mayers skip central deals, eye T20I glory

Pooran, Holder, Mayers skip central deals, eye T20I glory

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Nicholas Pooran, Jason Holders and Kyle Mayers have declined to join the West Indies roster for the 2023-24 season.

Dravid downplays broadcaster's #DoItForDravid trends

Dravid downplays broadcaster's #DoItForDravid trends

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'I just want to play good cricket and yeah, doing it for someone is totally against who I am as a person and what I believe in.'

Former Pakistan cricketers ask ICC to ban Kohli

Former Pakistan cricketers ask ICC to ban Kohli

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Despite the International Cricket Council's (ICC) clause nullifying the ball-tampering allegation against Virat Kohli, former Pakistan cricketers have demanded the world's cricketing governing body to penalise the Indian Test skipper in the incident which relates to the drawn Rajkot Test against England. After the 'mintgate' row involving South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis in which he was found guilty of ball-tempering, a British tabloid had on Tuesday accused that some footages of the Rajkot Test indicated that Kohli appeared to shine the ball using residue from a sweet.

Breaking 28-year jinx: Can Pakistan triumph in Australia?

Breaking 28-year jinx: Can Pakistan triumph in Australia?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The last time Pakistan won a Test Down Under was in late 1995 when nearly half of the current side were not even born

Country before franchise leagues, PCB tells its players

Country before franchise leagues, PCB tells its players

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Hafeez said the board would factor in a players' workload ahead of next year's T20 World Cup before giving him a 'No Objection Certificate'(NOC) to take part in one of the growing number of lucrative franchise leagues around the world.

India ready to play day-night Test in Australia: Kohli

India ready to play day-night Test in Australia: Kohli

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

With day-night Tests seen as a possible solution to Test cricket's dwindling attendances, Australia are hopeful that India will agree to play one at the Gabba this year.

Kane Williamson responds to Wagner retirement controversy

Kane Williamson responds to Wagner retirement controversy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Kane Williamson declines New Zealand 'forced' Neil Wagner to retire

What is wrong with the Australian cricket team?

What is wrong with the Australian cricket team?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland rejected clarion calls for a formal review and said the game is in "good shape" despite the Test team's fifth successive defeat.

It can't rain forever: Yousuf backs out of form Babar

It can't rain forever: Yousuf backs out of form Babar

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Mohammed Yousuf, offered support to struggling batter Babar Azam amid a challenging Test series against Australia.

Warner must reply to critics as Oz face depleted Pak

Warner must reply to critics as Oz face depleted Pak

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said the hosts would field their strongest side against Pakistan, which means a welcome return for spinner Nathan Lyon, who will chase his 500th Test wicket after injury ruled him out of the last three matches of the Ashes.

SA return just a process at moment: Du Plessis

SA return just a process at moment: Du Plessis

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

While a return to South African national team remains an enticing proposition for him, former captain Faf du Plessis wants to regain his peak fitness and game-touch abefore seriously nourishing such ambitions.

English Cricket, Bank of England: The Great Revival

English Cricket, Bank of England: The Great Revival

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'These are interesting days for watchers of English cricket and central banking,' points out Amol Agrawal.

Chappell declines to address Australian team

Chappell declines to address Australian team

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

Former India coach Greg Chappell has declined to address the Australian cricket team ahead of the Test series against Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men despite being invited by current coach Mickey Arthur.

Indian Cricket in 2019: Kohli 'The King' on field, Ganguly 'The Maharaj' off it

Indian Cricket in 2019: Kohli 'The King' on field, Ganguly 'The Maharaj' off it

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Virat Kohli and Indian cricket remained an enduring love story and Sourav Ganguly held out promise for a path-breaking reign off the field in a year during which the country finally embraced pink ball Tests. There were the heartbreaks, the biggest one being a World Cup semi-final exit, and not to forget the anxious wait on what Mahendra Singh Dhoni might do next after being on a sabbatical for half the year.

Want to be the best? Copy Team India's attitude!

Want to be the best? Copy Team India's attitude!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Australia great Ian Chappell says India's attitude towards achieving excellence should be copied by the ambitious cricket nations for the well-being of the Test format.

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.

West Indies' Thomas wants to be counted among the greats

West Indies' Thomas wants to be counted among the greats

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Oshane Thomas was named a reserve in West Indies' 25-member squad for the England tour, where they will engage in a three-Test series with the hosts, starting July 8 at Southampton.

South Africa paceman Ngidi ruled out of second New Zealand Test

South Africa paceman Ngidi ruled out of second New Zealand Test

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

New Zealand eye top spot and a first series win over South Africa.

Cricket Australia in trouble

Cricket Australia in trouble

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Embattled Cricket Australia (CA) Chairman David Peever is set to step down in the wake of a review into the board's governance and culture, local media reported on Thursday.

'It is a cricketing tragedy to see the West Indies like this...'

'It is a cricketing tragedy to see the West Indies like this...'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

The halcyon days of those thrilling 1980s and early 1990s teams, when Curtly Ambrose and his fellow pace demons inspired fear and batting blasters like Viv Richards looked so imperious on English tours, have never felt more like pre-history.

Is 'arrogant' West Indies board to be blamed for decline?

Is 'arrogant' West Indies board to be blamed for decline?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Batting great Viv Richards has slammed 'arrogant' Caribbean administrators for thinking they are as important as players and has laid the blame for the decline of West Indies cricket firmly at their door.

Fans likely to be allowed for India vs Australia Test at MCG

Fans likely to be allowed for India vs Australia Test at MCG

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia might feature crowds with the Victoria government saying that it is "very confident" of having fans in the stands for the much-awaited clash.

WC: Buttler's England will look stop hosts India, others and do encore

WC: Buttler's England will look stop hosts India, others and do encore

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The 10-team tournament will be played across 10 venues culminating in the November 19 final at the 132,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Yuvraj set to mentor Team India?

Yuvraj set to mentor Team India?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

'When the big moment comes, our physical preparation is there, but mentally we need to make those decisions'

Vettori stumped by Warner's wrong'un!

Vettori stumped by Warner's wrong'un!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Australia bowling coach Daniel Vettori was asked by reporters whether a trip to the Indonesian tourist destination was the ideal preparation for the second Test against South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Buttler replaces Duckett as England make changes for Mohali Test

Buttler replaces Duckett as England make changes for Mohali Test

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Limited overs specialist Jos Buttler will replace the struggling Ben Duckett in a rejigged England batting line-up, skipper Alastair Cook confirmed ahead of his team's third Test against India beginning on Saturday.

'India to break World Cup drought soon'

'India to break World Cup drought soon'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Kirsten said it is not improbable if India can figure a way to make things right in the knockout games.

CA rejects reports of India seeking change of venue for Brisbane Test

CA rejects reports of India seeking change of venue for Brisbane Test

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Hockley said the Indian cricket board (BCCI) was 'fully across (and) supportive' of quarantine requirements in Queensland.

1st Test PIX: Blundell revives New Zealand with brilliant ton

1st Test PIX: Blundell revives New Zealand with brilliant ton

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

After England dominated the proceedings on Day 1 of the first Test at the Bay Oval, Tom Blundell struck a century to revive New Zealand's chances.

BCCI set to launch vaccination drive for cricketers

BCCI set to launch vaccination drive for cricketers

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'We are working on having the IPL in India and we are hopeful that we would be able to organise it'

WI cricket on the rise but is there reason for optimism?

WI cricket on the rise but is there reason for optimism?

Rediff.com7 May 2015

West Indies coach Phil Simmons believes their third Test win over England can be the foundation for better things for Caribbean cricket, but warns next month's Tests against Australia represent a sterner examination of his team.

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Cricket Buzz: Morne Morkel could star in Big Bash 10 as a local player

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Norne Morkel, who has now retired from the international cricket, has said that he is keen to play in the Big Bash and Sheffield Shield having relocated to Sydney with his family.

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.

BCCI bigwigs land in Pakistan for Asia Cup

BCCI bigwigs land in Pakistan for Asia Cup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

This is purely cricketing invitation and shouldn't be mixed with politics: BCCI VP Shukla on Pakistan visit