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Should Tests allow injury subs?

Should Tests allow injury subs?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Miachel Vaughan pushes for injury subs after Pant, Lyon Cases

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.

Meet India's new six-hitting sensation in Tests

Meet India's new six-hitting sensation in Tests

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Ravindra Jadeja smashed his way past Mahendra Singh Dhoni to become India's fourth-highest six-hitter in Test cricket, continuing his fine form against the West Indies in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Wankhede Stadium to Honour Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji

Wankhede Stadium to Honour Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will honour cricket legends Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji by naming a stand and gates after them.

Another Test, another big defeat! What's plaguing West Indies?

Another Test, another big defeat! What's plaguing West Indies?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

West Indies players want to make a name, a living but Caribbean is struggling with finances: Chase

T20 World Cup: Namibia face stiff Netherlands test

T20 World Cup: Namibia face stiff Netherlands test

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The Netherlands will face Namibia in a T20 World Cup Group A clash. The Netherlands are coming off a close loss to Pakistan, while Namibia begins their campaign. Both teams will be looking for a win to shape their World Cup trajectory.

Shashi Tharoor recounts Gautam Gambhir's praise for Sanju Samson

Shashi Tharoor recounts Gautam Gambhir's praise for Sanju Samson

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Shashi Tharoor recounts Gautam Gambhir's praise for Sanju Samson, highlighting his unique talent and recent success in the T20 World Cup.

Anushka Sharma Selected for India's T20I Series Against South Africa

Anushka Sharma Selected for India's T20I Series Against South Africa

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Anushka Sharma receives her first call-up to the Indian national team for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa. The series is crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup in the UK.

'Kohli Is My Favourite Cricketer': DGMO

'Kohli Is My Favourite Cricketer': DGMO

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Virat Kohli on Monday announced his retirement from Test cricket, after a 14-year career.

Abhishek Nayar Confident Varun Chakravarthy Will Bounce Back

Abhishek Nayar Confident Varun Chakravarthy Will Bounce Back

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Abhishek Nayar supports Varun Chakravarthy, predicting a return to form despite recent struggles. He also discusses Cameron Green's role and Matheesha Pathirana's availability.

South Australia win back-to-back Sheffield Shields for first time

South Australia win back-to-back Sheffield Shields for first time

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

South Australia took Victoria's last seven wickets for 37 runs on Monday to secure a 56-run victory and clinch back-to-back Sheffield Shield titles for the first time.

Pakistan all-rounder Hussain Talat hospitalised after shoulder injury

Pakistan all-rounder Hussain Talat hospitalised after shoulder injury

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Hussain Talat was taken to hospital after suffering a shoulder injury while fielding during the second ODI between Bangladesh national cricket team and Pakistan national cricket team at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.

Yet again, Kohli bats for Test cricket

Yet again, Kohli bats for Test cricket

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Kohli warned that youngsters will have mental problems if they don't embrace the pristine form of five-day cricket.

Bowlers strike back in IPL 2026; Zaheer sees Bhuvneshwar in India mix

Bowlers strike back in IPL 2026; Zaheer sees Bhuvneshwar in India mix

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan attributes the improved performance of bowlers in IPL 2026 to their aggressive mindset and effective strategies, highlighting standout performances and potential comebacks.

South Africa's Duminy quits Test cricket

South Africa's Duminy quits Test cricket

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

South Africa all-rounder JP Duminy has decided to quit Test cricket but will continue to feature in the shorter formats of the game.

Pakistan's Mohd Amir retires from Test cricket

Pakistan's Mohd Amir retires from Test cricket

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

"It has been an honour to represent Pakistan in the pinnacle and traditional format of the game. I, however, have decided to move away from the longer version so I can concentrate on white ball cricket."

Lowest innings totals in Test cricket

Lowest innings totals in Test cricket

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Here are the lowest innings totals in Test cricket:

Liam Livingstone says he was denied support after being dropped by England

Liam Livingstone says he was denied support after being dropped by England

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Allrounder Liam Livingstone said he was left out in the cold after being dropped by England last year and that the current regime does not care about players outside the core group.

When Joe Root Set Dance Floor On Fire

When Joe Root Set Dance Floor On Fire

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Rajasthan Royals posted a fun video of their former recruit Joe Root unleashing some serious moves on the dance floor alongside team-mate Yuzvendra Chahal.

Warne pats 'inspirational' Kohli for laying emphasis on Test cricket

Warne pats 'inspirational' Kohli for laying emphasis on Test cricket

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Kohli recently relinquished Test captaincy after his team's 1-2 defeat against a weak South African side but for the leg-spin wizard, Kohli's biggest contribution is being the foremost flag-bearer of cricket's hardest form.

McCullum keen to stay on as England coach despite T20 World Cup exit

McCullum keen to stay on as England coach despite T20 World Cup exit

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

England head coach Brendon McCullum said he intends to continue in the role despite his side's exit from the T20 World Cup following a sevenrun defeat to India in the semi-finals.

Tom Moody lauds Shami's impact on Lucknow Super Giants

Tom Moody lauds Shami's impact on Lucknow Super Giants

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Lucknow Super Giants' Global Cricket Director Tom Moody praises Mohammad Shami's leadership and wisdom, while also providing updates on injured players Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan. RCB's Rasikh Salam Dar discusses his preparation and learning from senior players.

KSCA To Name Hubballi Pavilion After Sunil Joshi

KSCA To Name Hubballi Pavilion After Sunil Joshi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

KSCA to name Pavilion Block at Hubballi's Rajnagar Cricket Grounds after former India cricketer Sunil Joshi during Ranji Trophy final.

IPL 2026: How one-format focus fuelled Virat Kohli's strong start

IPL 2026: How one-format focus fuelled Virat Kohli's strong start

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Virat Kohli's decision to scale back his international commitments has not dampened his appetite for runs, with the former India captain guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory with an unbeaten 69 in the IPL 2026 opener.

Doggett the Carpenter Ready to Build His Ashes Legacy

Doggett the Carpenter Ready to Build His Ashes Legacy

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'I was playing country cricket and working as a carpenter, and that was the dream for me.'

Dropped, ignored, hopeful: Rahane's Test dream lives on

Dropped, ignored, hopeful: Rahane's Test dream lives on

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Ajinkya Rahane has expressed his desire to return to Test cricket for India-a format he deeply cherishes-despite receiving "no response" from the selectors.

SRH Sign Madushanka as Carse Replacement

SRH Sign Madushanka as Carse Replacement

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad sign Sri Lanka pacer Dilshan Madushanka as a replacement for injured Brydon Carse for the remainder of IPL 2026.

Wrong to say Test cricket is dying: ICC

Wrong to say Test cricket is dying: ICC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

ICC chief executive David Richardson said that out of one billion followers of cricket, 68 per cent are fans of all the three formats taking the number of Test cricket fans close to 700 million..

Dravid-Ashwin To Buy Team In European T20 Premier League

Dravid-Ashwin To Buy Team In European T20 Premier League

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin are reportedly part of an Indian consortium set to acquire a franchise in the European T20 Premier League.

Narcotics ring busted, cocaine worth Rs 1,745 cr seized in Mumbai: Amit Shah

Narcotics ring busted, cocaine worth Rs 1,745 cr seized in Mumbai: Amit Shah

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted a major international narcotics ring, seizing 349 kg of high-grade cocaine worth Rs 1,745 crore in Mumbai.

Euro Nations Cup on cards as Ireland eyes 2027 launch

Euro Nations Cup on cards as Ireland eyes 2027 launch

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Cricket Ireland is planning a Euro Nations Cup, with chairman Brian MacNeice targeting a 2027 launch.

Alarming! Climate change can affect Test cricket!

Alarming! Climate change can affect Test cricket!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Ian Chappell believes Test cricket is threatened not just by the rising popularity of T20s but also climate change

How Australia's experience crushed England ...

How Australia's experience crushed England ...

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The wealth of experience in Australia's ranks helped them remain calm in a difficult lead-up to the Ashes, fast bowler Mitchell Starc said after they defeated England on Sunday to win the series with two matches to spare.

'Jealous' Bavuma wants more Tests against India

'Jealous' Bavuma wants more Tests against India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'Hopefully, not too far in the future, but more in the near future, we'll go back to play four Tests against India'

IPL 2026: Tilak Varma's sizzling ton powers Mumbai Indians to easy win over Gujarat Titans

IPL 2026: Tilak Varma's sizzling ton powers Mumbai Indians to easy win over Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Tilak Varma roared back to form with a magnificent maiden century in the Indian Premier League, helping Mumbai Indians break their four-match losing streak with a 99-run mauling of Gujarat Titans here on Monday.

How West Indies, Proteas lose out to cream of Test cricket

How West Indies, Proteas lose out to cream of Test cricket

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Holder highlighted the case of West Indies' Test captain and opener Kraigg Brathwaite, who has played 83 times since his Test debut in May 2011, while England's Joe Root has 129 caps since his Test debut in December 2012.

Will Ashes Humiliation Force England To Rethink Test Strategy?

Will Ashes Humiliation Force England To Rethink Test Strategy?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

It was a wild ride while it lasted but the 'Bazball' revolution that enlivened English cricket for three years collapsed in 11 days on Australian soil in an Ashes defeat as harrowing as any in the modern era.

'Light Of My Life': Kohli Ushers In New Year With Anushka

'Light Of My Life': Kohli Ushers In New Year With Anushka

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli ushered in the new year with wife Anushka Sharma as the couple posted a heartwarming picture on social media.

The Greatest Left-Arm Bowlers Of All Time

The Greatest Left-Arm Bowlers Of All Time

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Left-arm spinners, all-rounders, and pacers who mastered their craft and left a mark in Test cricket.

Pacer Potts likely to make Test comeback after 12 months

Pacer Potts likely to make Test comeback after 12 months

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

If selected, it would be the fast-medium pacer's first Test since taking five wickets in a heavy defeat by New Zealand in Hamilton a year ago.