News for 'test specialist'

England's Bashir denied visa; Stokes frustrated

England's Bashir denied visa; Stokes frustrated

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Bashir, who is of Pakistani heritage, travelled with the squad to Abu Dhabi where England trained before the team arrived in India for the five-Test series beginning in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Rahane, Ishant set to lose BCCI central contracts

Rahane, Ishant set to lose BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav may get promotion in the annual central contracts list for the 2022-23 season.

My Advice To Youngsters Is...

My Advice To Youngsters Is...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'To those who have just finished engineering or MCA or BSc, BBA, I will say they should take up whatever internship opportunities they are getting.' 'They should look for opportunities to learn the latest tools.' 'They should think innovative and try to solve problems. Only when you sharpen your skills, you will remain relevant.'

Umran picked for SA T20Is; Pujara back in Tests

Umran picked for SA T20Is; Pujara back in Tests

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara has made a comeback to India's Test team while youngsters Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh have received an India call-up as the selection committee on Sunday named the squad for the five-match T20I series against South African in June and the one-off Test against England in July.

WTC Final: Gavaskar defends Pujara's slow batting

WTC Final: Gavaskar defends Pujara's slow batting

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Gavaskar pointed out the slow approach from the New Zealand players batted in the summit clash as the conditions were not very suitable for batting.

Report Card: Jaiswal 10/10, Ashwin 9/10, Jurel 9/10

Report Card: Jaiswal 10/10, Ashwin 9/10, Jurel 9/10

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

How India's players fared in the England series.

Wimbledon PIX: Sinner, Alcaraz advance; Ruud shocked

Wimbledon PIX: Sinner, Alcaraz advance; Ruud shocked

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Wednesday.

Will Shubman bat in middle-order in NZ Tests?

Will Shubman bat in middle-order in NZ Tests?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

It is learnt that Shubman has been told that he would bat in the middle-order in the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur, where Ajinkya Rahane will lead the team in the absence of Virat Kohli, who is on a break.

'Don't want to be labelled Test or ODI specialist'

'Don't want to be labelled Test or ODI specialist'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Tamil Nadu batsman S Badrinath says it wasn't easy to bat, let alone score runs, in his Test debut against South Africa earlier this month.

India team to commence training in Sydney from November 13

India team to commence training in Sydney from November 13

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

The Indian squad started preparations for the day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide from Friday evening itself with pink balls.

Pant's recovery: Boredom, frustration, resilience

Pant's recovery: Boredom, frustration, resilience

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Rishabh Pant reveals he feared leg amputation after life-threatening car crash

Saurabh takes five-for as India 'A' clinch 'Test series' against NZ 'A'

Saurabh takes five-for as India 'A' clinch 'Test series' against NZ 'A'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Saurabh Kumar grabbed five wickets to play a big role in India 'A's series clinching 113-run victory

We haven't missed an extra specialist bowler so far: Bhuvi

We haven't missed an extra specialist bowler so far: Bhuvi

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has witnessed Jasprit Bumrah evolve into a potent weapon for India and said that the Gujarat bowler has worked a lot on his action, which is paying dividends.

SEE: Natarajan in the zone as Team India hit the nets

SEE: Natarajan in the zone as Team India hit the nets

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Since the Test specialists are also travelling, the red ball training will also happen along with usual white ball nets.

India Nets: Fit-again Jadeja goes full tilt; focus on Mukesh

India Nets: Fit-again Jadeja goes full tilt; focus on Mukesh

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

It was an optional session at the Supersport Park but for India skipper Rohit Sharma, skipping the nets wasn't an option.

Iyer set to replace Kohli for Afghanistan Test

Iyer set to replace Kohli for Afghanistan Test

Rediff.com7 May 2018

It is understood that barring captain Virat Kohli, almost all the Test team regulars will be in action in the one-off Test against Afghanistan.

Diamond League: Chopra set to start Olympic build-up along with Jena

Diamond League: Chopra set to start Olympic build-up along with Jena

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra's Paris Games preparations will be put through a stern test when he begins his season in the first leg of the prestigious Diamond League one-day meet series against a star-studded but familiar field, in Doha on Friday.

IPL: RCB batters face spin test against LSG

IPL: RCB batters face spin test against LSG

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore will expect more runs from their batters and discipline in 'death' overs bowling when they take on high-flying Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Bengaluru on Monday.

Will India pick Shardul for 1st Test?

Will India pick Shardul for 1st Test?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Will India go in with five bowlers?

How 'Miracle Man' Rishabh Pant made it back to cricket

How 'Miracle Man' Rishabh Pant made it back to cricket

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Rishabh Pant had no doubt he would make it to top-flight cricket again, and even if that needed a miracle, he was sure he would pull off one.

Royal London Cup One Day: Pujara smashes career-best 174 for Sussex

Royal London Cup One Day: Pujara smashes career-best 174 for Sussex

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

On Sunday, Sussex batted first on a small county ground at Hove, and were 9/2 inside first four overs when Tom Clark (104 off 106 balls) and Pujara joined forces to add 205 runs for the third wicket.

PIX: Kohli & Co take pink ball throwdowns in between red ball nets

PIX: Kohli & Co take pink ball throwdowns in between red ball nets

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

It was skipper Kohli, who first faced the pink ball.

Top general calls PLA combat capabilities 'fake'

Top general calls PLA combat capabilities 'fake'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

In a surprise development, a top Chinese military general has cast aspersions on the People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s much-publicised 'real combat-oriented exercises' as 'fake combat capabilities' at a time when Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered it to prepare for 'maritime military struggles' to win wars.

Kashyap, Prannoy, two others test COVID-19 positive

Kashyap, Prannoy, two others test COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The players will get tested again for the second time on Monday.

T20 World Cup: 12 Bowlers To Watch Our For

T20 World Cup: 12 Bowlers To Watch Our For

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The T20 World Cup 2024 promises to be a tournament dominated by bowlers, particularly spinners.

How To Improve Kidney Health

How To Improve Kidney Health

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar, a consultant kidney health specialist at Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru, tells you how you can take care of your kidneys.

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

ICC Hall of Famer and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting feels that batter Cameron Bancroft is leading the race to succeed David Warner and Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia's Test batting.

Pick Your Indian Team for 1st Test

Pick Your Indian Team for 1st Test

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the first Test against England, starting on Wednesday?

Stokes understanding of players lured by T20 leagues

Stokes understanding of players lured by T20 leagues

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'If a person makes a decision because they think it's the best for themselves, the future and security of their families, then it's very hard to disagree with that.'

Rahul happy to accept any role for the team

Rahul happy to accept any role for the team

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

'I will I be keeping wickets and batting in the middle-order and after that I would be happy to keep wickets in Test matches.'

Is Your Child Rude? Doesn't Like To Eat?

Is Your Child Rude? Doesn't Like To Eat?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna, a pediatrician with over 25 years of experience, offers expert advice on how you can ensure your child is healthy and happy.

KL Rahul's Dual Role: Dravid unveils India's strategy for SA

KL Rahul's Dual Role: Dravid unveils India's strategy for SA

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

KL Rahul has always been confident about keeping wickets in Tests

'I just want to be remembered probably as an entertainer'

'I just want to be remembered probably as an entertainer'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

"I really love the game, but most importantly, I want to win another World Cup for Australia."

'Credit to India for fighting back after losing Pune Test'

'Credit to India for fighting back after losing Pune Test'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

"As much as he (Pujara) would love to play ODIs, it is hard to see him break into the team, given how strong it is currently."

Dhawan to lead Team India in ODI series against WI

Dhawan to lead Team India in ODI series against WI

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Dhawan will be leading Team India in the three-match ODI series, with Ravindra Jadeja as the vice-captain.

Mumbai Police encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma acquitted

Mumbai Police encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma acquitted

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

However, another senior cop and accused Pradeep Suryawanshi who was leading the encounter team was convicted for murder of Ram Narayan Gupta, a suspected aide of gangster Chhota Rajan. Twenty others, including 13 policemen, were also convicted for various charges

Australia pull ahead after Hazlewood, Lyon restrict Windies

Australia pull ahead after Hazlewood, Lyon restrict Windies

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Windies were restricted in their second innings by economical seamer Josh Hazlewood (3-23) and spinner Nathan Lyon (3-42).

Lyon disappointed that Kohli won't be playing full series

Lyon disappointed that Kohli won't be playing full series

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

India captain Kohli will leave after the opening Test in Adelaide as he has been granted paternity leave by the BCCI to be with his actor wife Anushka Sharma for the birth of their first child in early January.

India, Israel successfully test MRSAM defence system

India, Israel successfully test MRSAM defence system

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The MRSAM is an advanced path-breaking air and missile defence system that provides ultimate protection against a variety of aerial platforms. Defence experts say that it can shoot down enemy aircraft at a range of 50-70 km.

Malik to leave for England on Aug 15 if he clears two COVID-19 tests

Malik to leave for England on Aug 15 if he clears two COVID-19 tests

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The PCB had allowed Shoaib Malik permission to join the squad in England late as he wanted to spend time with his family in UAE.