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Why Test cricket fails to attract spectators...

Why Test cricket fails to attract spectators...

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

According to Dravid, providing spectators with basic things like toilets, seating, and car parking can play a role in making Test cricket popular.

Pujara crosses 6000-run mark in Test cricket

Pujara crosses 6000-run mark in Test cricket

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

He is only the 11th Indian to perform the feat. The Saurashtra batsman reached the milestone in his 80th Test.

Du Plessis announces retirement from Test cricket

Du Plessis announces retirement from Test cricket

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The 36-year-old made the announcement through a statement on Instagram.

'He's just built differently': Ryan Rickelton on batting with Rohit Sharma

'He's just built differently': Ryan Rickelton on batting with Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Ryan Rickelton praises Rohit Sharma's class and calmness after their 143-run stand powers Mumbai Indians' chase, while also giving an update on Hardik Pandya's fitness.

Harbhajan urges patience with Gambhir

Harbhajan urges patience with Gambhir

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'In India, it is our tradition that if the team plays well, everyone is quiet, but as soon as the team plays poorly, we get on top of the coach.'

Injury blow for England as Atkinson ruled out of final Ashes Test

Injury blow for England as Atkinson ruled out of final Ashes Test

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

England fast bowler Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney after tearing his left hamstring, the team said on Monday.

How a Mobile Phone Repair Led to the Uncovering of the 2010 Spot-Fixing Scandal

How a Mobile Phone Repair Led to the Uncovering of the 2010 Spot-Fixing Scandal

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq recounts how the 2010 spot-fixing scandal was uncovered, revealing Shahid Afridi's reaction and the initial denial of Mohammad Amir.

Beating India in India is our big test: Keshav Maharaj

Beating India in India is our big test: Keshav Maharaj

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

India and South Africa will lock horns in a two-match Test series from November 14, with Kolkata and Guwahati playing hosts.

Trophies, Transition, Heartbreak: Team India's Roller Coaster 2025

Trophies, Transition, Heartbreak: Team India's Roller Coaster 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

While the white-ball trophy cabinet kept getting heavier, Team India's fortunes in Test cricket swung wildly between hope and despair in 2025.

IPL 2026: LSG vs RR: Pant blunder sparks LSG collapse in heavy loss to RR

IPL 2026: LSG vs RR: Pant blunder sparks LSG collapse in heavy loss to RR

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Lucknow Super Giants wasted a strong bowling effort as a batting collapse handed them a 40-run defeat against Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2026: Jayawardene reveals MI game plan ahead of DC showdown

IPL 2026: Jayawardene reveals MI game plan ahead of DC showdown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene acknowledges the challenge posed by Delhi Capitals, emphasising the importance of home advantage in the IPL as MI prepares to face DC at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Fans pitch Gillespie for India job... his one-word reply

Fans pitch Gillespie for India job... his one-word reply

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Jason, who also served as Pakistan's head coach in 2024 from April to December, was interacting with his followers on X handle.

IPL 2026, DC vs CSK: Samson sizzles as Chennai Super Kings whip Delhi Capitals

IPL 2026, DC vs CSK: Samson sizzles as Chennai Super Kings whip Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi Capitals struggled with the bat at home, posting a below-par 155 for seven against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match. The home team batters failed to apply themselves on a pitch offering assistance to the spinners.

Hazlewood opens up on 151-day injury nightmare

Hazlewood opens up on 151-day injury nightmare

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's lead pacer Josh Hazlewood admitted that his delayed entry into IPL 2026 due to rehabilitation was tough, emphasising the need to respect recovery time at 35 after multiple injuries since November 2025.

'Won't Make the Start': Cummins Plots IPL 2026 Return

'Won't Make the Start': Cummins Plots IPL 2026 Return

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Pat Cummins says he is back bowling in the nets and hopes to return midway through IPL 2026, with SRH naming Ishan Kishan as stand-in captain.

Greg Chappell voices concerns over Cameron Green's form ahead of IPL 2026

Greg Chappell voices concerns over Cameron Green's form ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Australia's batting great Greg Chappell expressed concerns about the batting form of all-rounder Cameron Green, ahead of the IPL 2026 season.

'Superstar Kohli can keep Test cricket alive'

'Superstar Kohli can keep Test cricket alive'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

India's seam attack is one of the best that we have seen, reckons former South Africa captain Graeme Smith.

Pakistan recall Afridi for South Africa Test series

Pakistan recall Afridi for South Africa Test series

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board in a bid to attract more crowds to the Test match have for the first time announced free entry for several enclosures.

'Ignored for years': Siva alleges discrimination before exit

'Ignored for years': Siva alleges discrimination before exit

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Former Indian leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has retired from the BCCI commentary panel, citing a lack of opportunities and expressing dissatisfaction with his role.

Sourav Ganguly Biopic 'Dada' Starts Production with Rajkummar Rao as Lead

Sourav Ganguly Biopic 'Dada' Starts Production with Rajkummar Rao as Lead

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Filming has commenced on 'Dada', the biographical movie about Indian cricket legend Sourav Ganguly, with Rajkummar Rao in the lead role and Vikramaditya Motwane directing.

Historic! Rishabh Pant first wicketkeeper in Tests to ...

Historic! Rishabh Pant first wicketkeeper in Tests to ...

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Rishabh Pant is the first-ever wicketkeeper-batter in the history of Test cricket to score 1,000-plus in an away country.

Mystery Guwahati track makes 2nd Test level-playing field

Mystery Guwahati track makes 2nd Test level-playing field

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

'We would like to believe and back ourselves to know these conditions or adapt to these conditions a lot faster even if we find them slightly different, as compared to, say, somebody who is brought up in Johannesburg and has played all his cricket at the Wanderers ground.'

Big update on Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh return

Big update on Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh return

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board's chairman of selectors, Habibul Bashar, expresses his desire for veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to return to the national team and play until at least the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Harbhajan Singh shares expertise with young spinners at BCCI Centre of Excellence

Harbhajan Singh shares expertise with young spinners at BCCI Centre of Excellence

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh conducted a specialised training camp for emerging off-spinners at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, providing technical and tactical insights to help prepare them for top-tier cricket.

Jay Shah honoured with Outstanding Contribution to Sports Award

Jay Shah honoured with Outstanding Contribution to Sports Award

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Jay Shah received the Outstanding Contribution to Sports Award from Piyush Goyal at the Indian Business Leader Awards in Mumbai.

IPL 2026: Shami's Masterclass Sinks Sunrisers

IPL 2026: Shami's Masterclass Sinks Sunrisers

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Mohammed Shami registered excellent figures of 2/9 in four overs against SRH -- including 18 dot balls.

India boycott row: BCB chief in Lahore as ICC, PCB confer

India boycott row: BCB chief in Lahore as ICC, PCB confer

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Amin ul Islam has arrived in Lahore ahead of a virtual meeting involving the PCB and ICC, amid efforts to resolve the standoff over Pakistan's proposed boycott of its T20 World Cup match against India.

With Test cricket in mind, fancy shots don't interest Kohli

With Test cricket in mind, fancy shots don't interest Kohli

Rediff.com19 May 2023

'We've got Test cricket after the IPL, so I've got to stay true to my technique and find ways to win games for my team, something that I take a lot of pride in.'

Pathirana Debut In Sight As KKR Weigh Options Against SRH

Pathirana Debut In Sight As KKR Weigh Options Against SRH

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders are considering giving Matheesha Pathirana his debut in their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, according to bowling coach Tim Southee. Pathirana has been with the team for two weeks after recovering from a calf injury. The decision hinges on team balance and conditions, with KKR aiming to win the Powerplay against SRH's strong batting line-up.

Take back retirement, return to Tests: Madan Lal's plea to Kohli

Take back retirement, return to Tests: Madan Lal's plea to Kohli

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

1983 World Cup winning former India all-rounder Madan Lal urged Virat Kohli to reconsider his retirement and return to Test cricket.

Windies look to legends for spark before India Test

Windies look to legends for spark before India Test

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'My focus is to keep motivating the guys so that we continue playing positive cricket and turn around our current situation.'

Root goes level with Dravid for Test record

Root goes level with Dravid for Test record

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

The duo is followed by a former Sri Lanka icon, Mahela Jayawardene, with 205 outfield catches in 149 appearances.

Gary Kirsten to coach Sri Lanka until 2028

Gary Kirsten to coach Sri Lanka until 2028

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Gary Kirsten, the former India World Cup-winning coach, has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka cricket team on a two-year contract, aiming to strengthen the national side for major global events, including the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Gambhir safe as coach? BCCI sends clear message

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla said that head coach Gautam Gambhir has a firm grip on the team and is popular among the players.

'A golden chapter in the sporting history of J&K'

'A golden chapter in the sporting history of J&K'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

J&K CM congratulates cricket team after historic entry into Ranji Trophy final

Sunil Narine shatters records in T20 cricket!

Sunil Narine shatters records in T20 cricket!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Sunil Narine etched his name in history after becoming the first bowler to claim 600 wickets in competitive T20 cricket.

'Everyone has become heroes': J&K coach Ajay Sharma hails team

'Everyone has become heroes': J&K coach Ajay Sharma hails team

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Head coach Ajay Sharma said the Ranji Trophy triumph has helped Jammu and Kashmir to unearth new cricketing heroes.

IPL 2026: 'Rohit Will Do Incredible Things This IPL Season'

IPL 2026: 'Rohit Will Do Incredible Things This IPL Season'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

'This could well be a season where Rohit Sharma is going to bring back his T20 batting in the IPL.'

IPL 2026: Shubman Gill criticises Impact Player rule, says it diminishes skill

IPL 2026: Shubman Gill criticises Impact Player rule, says it diminishes skill

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has criticised the Impact Player rule in the IPL, joining other Indian cricketers in expressing concerns that it diminishes the skill aspect of the game.

IPL 2026: Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy under scrutiny as Kolkata Knight Riders struggle

IPL 2026: Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy under scrutiny as Kolkata Knight Riders struggle

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy and batting form are under scrutiny as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) struggle in the IPL. Critics question his suitability as captain and batter, citing his low boundary count and strike rate. With limited leadership alternatives, KKR faces a grim situation.