News for 'test series preparation'

Injury-marred India await SL for white-ball series

Injury-marred India await SL for white-ball series

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Jasprit Bumrah was declared fit and was available for selection, but the selectors don't want to rush him back.

'Gill has a very bright future as a captain'

'Gill has a very bright future as a captain'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Rashid Khan says the pressure of performance in IPL is more than the World Cup and Shubman Gill as the leader of Gujarat Titans has a great opportunity to take bold decisions to prove his credentials as a great captain.

Bangladesh Test tour of Sri Lanka called off over quarantine rules

Bangladesh Test tour of Sri Lanka called off over quarantine rules

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka for a three-match Test series has been postponed due to COVID-19 quarantine protocols, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said on Monday.

Can PSG overcome Inter to win first Champions League title?

Can PSG overcome Inter to win first Champions League title?

Rediff.com30 May 2025

PSG's focus on unity, tactical discipline and collective effort has drawn widespread plaudits ahead of their showdown with Inter Milan, who eliminated Barcelona after a thrilling semi-final.

'Mental shift' turned things around in 2nd Test: KL Rahul

'Mental shift' turned things around in 2nd Test: KL Rahul

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

India didn't have "extra fire" in the lost opening Test against South Africa but a "mental shift" turned things around, said KL Rahul after the visitors won the second game to level the two-match rubber in Cape Town.

'Australia series triumph gave India different kind of self-belief'

'Australia series triumph gave India different kind of self-belief'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Senior pacer Ishant Sharma said that the Test series win over Australia earlier this year gave the Indian team a different kind of self-belief.

Get away from cricket... : Bret Lee's advice to Rohit, Kohli

Get away from cricket... : Bret Lee's advice to Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

both Kohli and Rohit have struggled to find their best form, attracting scrutiny following India's recent 0-3 series loss against New Zealand.

Second Proteas player tests COVID-19 positive ahead of Eng series

Second Proteas player tests COVID-19 positive ahead of Eng series

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The positive result came from a second round of testing conducted ahead of the series, South Africa's first international cricket for eight months.

The Silent Crisis of Student Suicides

The Silent Crisis of Student Suicides

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

What is pushing students to take this extreme step?

Why Gambhir faces tough transition with aging stars

Why Gambhir faces tough transition with aging stars

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

For India's current head coach, the Test series defeat against New Zealand at home, a first in 12 years and after 18 victories on the trot, would be a bitter pill to swallow.

'Haven't Experienced Anything Like Bumrah'

'Haven't Experienced Anything Like Bumrah'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'Unique action, and it's a little bit tricky to pick up some cues.'

Coaching chaos in Pakistan! After Kirsten, Gillespie quits

Coaching chaos in Pakistan! After Kirsten, Gillespie quits

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Jason Gillespie stepped down from his role as Pakistan's Test team coach

'One day Test match anyone?'

'One day Test match anyone?'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Former Australian cricketers slam Indore pitch.

India lose to Australia again; trail Perth hockey series 0-2

India lose to Australia again; trail Perth hockey series 0-2

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The Indian men's hockey team dished out a much-improved performance as compared to its previous game but it still lost 2-4 to Australia in the second Test of the five-match series in Perth on Sunday.

Can Australia bounce back with pink ball under Adelaide lights?

Can Australia bounce back with pink ball under Adelaide lights?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

With noses bloodied and pride stung from the pounding in Perth, Australia will look to hit back with the pink ball in the second Test against India at Adelaide Oval.

How to prepare for the All India Pre Medical Test

How to prepare for the All India Pre Medical Test

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Follow the NCERT syllabus, take up mocks, and evaluate your performance from time to time

Pakistan prepared for Aussie sledging: Yousuf

Pakistan prepared for Aussie sledging: Yousuf

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Pakistan captain Muhammad Yousuf says his players are fully prepared to handle any sledging incident during the upcoming three-match Test series against Australia, commencing on December 26 in Melbourne.

Games like these happen, we will move forward: Rohit

Games like these happen, we will move forward: Rohit

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma is confident that his team will bounce back from the eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first Test in Bengaluru.

BCCI unlikely to counter Kohli's claims before SA series

BCCI unlikely to counter Kohli's claims before SA series

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

BCCI is unhappy at what transpired on Wednesday but also understand that a strong reaction at this juncture could be counter-productive.

India's Test players hone their fielding skills

India's Test players hone their fielding skills

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

The Indian team underwent some fielding drills as they continued their preparations for the Test series in Australia.

'Can A Car Mechanic Earn Rs 12 LPA?'

'Can A Car Mechanic Earn Rs 12 LPA?'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes, helps aspirants prepare for competitive exams such as MHT-CET, IIT-JEE and NEET-UG.

Cook frets over England's lack of prep in India

Cook frets over England's lack of prep in India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Alastair Cook worries over England's lack of preparation but backs Bazball for success in India

'Closed door games for India series might help Australia'

'Closed door games for India series might help Australia'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Playing against India behind closed doors in the much-anticipated Test series at the end of the year might end up being an advantage for the home side, according to Australia batsman Usman Khawaja. Cricket Australia are desperate for the tour, scheduled for December and January, to go ahead as the lucrative Indian TV rights for the series would go a long way to easing a financial crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.

Australia looking to avenge 2018-19 series loss: Lyon

Australia looking to avenge 2018-19 series loss: Lyon

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

A refreshed Nathan Lyon is expected to pose a serious threat to India later this summer, but the bowler himself is not certain about the resumption of cricket disrupted by the pandemic.

Fate of Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh uncertain

Fate of Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh uncertain

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

However, with the current advisory from India's Ministry of External Affairs against traveling to Bangladesh and considering the volatile situation, the ICC is preparing contingency plans.

Don't write off champions: Hussey backs Kohli, Rohit

Don't write off champions: Hussey backs Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Michael Hussey backed star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and said that one cannot write off champion players like them.

Gabba Pitch Will Be Traditional: Curator

Gabba Pitch Will Be Traditional: Curator

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'We still prepare the pitch the exact same way every time to try and get the same good carry, pace and bounce that the Gabba is known for.'

Why in-form Pandya was not considered for Australia Tests

Why in-form Pandya was not considered for Australia Tests

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

All-rounder Hardik Pandya will not be considered for India's Test series against Australia starting next week despite starring with the bat in the white-ball series, captain Virat Kohli said.

Our batters have lost a lot of confidence..: Harbhajan

Our batters have lost a lot of confidence..: Harbhajan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

India's star batters have lost a lot of confidence over the years by playing on rank turners, with their home averages taking a beating and affecting their careers adversely, feels former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh.

Australia could include Handscomb for Nagpur Test

Australia could include Handscomb for Nagpur Test

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Australia are mulling the option of bringing back Peter Handscomb to bat in the middle-order for his ability to play spin, if Cameron Green does not recover in time for their series opener against India,

The way we responded was great: Bumrah

The way we responded was great: Bumrah

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

After being bundled out for 150 in their first innings, India staged a sensational fightback to humble Australia by 295 runs in the first Test in Perth on Monday

Ashes: Will Australia retain Warner for Old Trafford Test?

Ashes: Will Australia retain Warner for Old Trafford Test?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

David Warner's place in the side remains a matter of speculation after his twin failure in Leeds.

'Playing in Delhi will be special for us'

'Playing in Delhi will be special for us'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The prolific drag-flicker said the series would be an opportunity to test the team further after its title-winning run in the Asian Champions Trophy in China earlier this month.

Perth, Here We Come!

Perth, Here We Come!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

The Indian players enjoyed their weekend exploring Perth as they enjoyed some time off after the practice session.

Kohli set to play county cricket after IPL; may miss Afghanistan Test

Kohli set to play county cricket after IPL; may miss Afghanistan Test

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

It is learnt that the Indian captain's sole focus is on the five Test series against England and he is likely to miss the one-off Test against Afghanistan starting June 14 as he will be busy with his county stint.

'No instructions from BCCI on pitch preparation'

'No instructions from BCCI on pitch preparation'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Eden Gardens pitch curator Prabir Mukherjee on Wednesday denied reports of being under pressure from the BCCI to prepare a turning track to help India level the two-match Test series against South Africa in Kolkata.

Bumrah shares secrets to preparing for Pink Ball Test

Bumrah shares secrets to preparing for Pink Ball Test

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Bumrah said they are still learning how to approach pink ball games.

HISTORIC: Shuks heads to ISS, 1st Indian in space in 41 years

HISTORIC: Shuks heads to ISS, 1st Indian in space in 41 years

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The Lucknow-born Shukla, former NASA astronaut Mission Commander Peggy Whitson, Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland, and Tibor Kapu of Hungary are part of the Axiom-4 mission that marks the return to space for the three nations.

'We want guys to expand their own game'

'We want guys to expand their own game'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Doeschate emphasised that the cricketers should be kept in the right zone mentally.

Gambhir Calls Kohli 'Shahenshah'!

Gambhir Calls Kohli 'Shahenshah'!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Sachin was Dabang, Dada was Tiger, Dravid was Mr Perfectionist...