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First Look! India's New Test Jersey

First Look! India's New Test Jersey

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The Indian team's kit sponsor Adidas revealed the Test match jersey that Rohit Sharma and Co will don at the WTC final against Australia next week.

WTC Final: 'Once in a lifetime moment'

WTC Final: 'Once in a lifetime moment'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

India all-rounder Shardul Thakur said the WTC final is a once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity.

England go unchanged for fourth Ashes Test

England go unchanged for fourth Ashes Test

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

England must win the fourth Test in Manchester to keep the series alive ahead of the fifth Test at the Oval in London.

WTC Final: 'Australia favourites on paper but India have the edge'

WTC Final: 'Australia favourites on paper but India have the edge'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Australian team on paper holds slight advantage on a bouncy track at The Oval but both Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting believe that the Indians are better prepared.

'WTC Final Mein Yehi Form Dikhana'

'WTC Final Mein Yehi Form Dikhana'

Rediff.com27 May 2023

In 10 days from now, Gill and Sharma will open the Indian innings in the World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval in London.

Rahul, Athiya's Day Out In London

Rahul, Athiya's Day Out In London

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Athiya Shetty and husband K L Rahul enjoyed a day out in London as the Lucknow Super Giants skipper recovers from surgery for a thigh injury.

Warner laughs off early retirement talks

Warner laughs off early retirement talks

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Australia's captain Pat Cummins also dismissed the "completely made up" suggestion that Warner and Smith would walk away at the Oval and said they were focused on the task at hand.

Karun Nair scores unbeaten 144 for Northamptonshire

Karun Nair scores unbeaten 144 for Northamptonshire

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Karun Nair on Wednesday served a reminder to his prowess with an unbeaten 144 for Northamptonshire against table-toppers Surrey in a County Championship Division One contest, in London at the Oval.

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'Yes, the playing conditions still vary over time. But you're still in control of what sort of works for you on a pitch. So, you might play on a new hybrid pitch for one game.'

Guess how much the WTC winner will take home!!

Guess how much the WTC winner will take home!!

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The WTC winners will collect US$1.6 million as the prize money, while the losing finalists will pocket $800,000.

WTC Final: Will India play Ashwin and Jadeja at spin-friendly Oval?

WTC Final: Will India play Ashwin and Jadeja at spin-friendly Oval?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Vettori also expects Cameron Green to play a big part in the WTC final, especially after his superb showing in the just-concluded IPL.

Kohli First Indian With 250M Instagram Followers

Kohli First Indian With 250M Instagram Followers

Rediff.com26 May 2023

He is the third sportsperson with the most followers on Instagram behind footballing greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Hussain's advice to India: Read conditions well

Hussain's advice to India: Read conditions well

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

India made the blunder of reading the conditions wrong during the last WTC final in 2021 and shouldn't repeat the mistake this time as they eye their maiden ICC title in 10 years.

In England, you got to understand your strengths: Rohit

In England, you got to understand your strengths: Rohit

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The India captain believes that there is no substitute for hard grind on English tracks.

Starc and Healy: World Cup Winners, Both

Starc and Healy: World Cup Winners, Both

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

After Australia thrashed India by 209 runs to win the World Test Championship final at The Oval in London on Sunday, June 11, 2023, the Aussies celebrated with their families.

Dukes to launch probe over Ashes ball change controversy

Dukes to launch probe over Ashes ball change controversy

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Ponting called for an investigation into the ball change and now the owner of Dukes' ball is set to launch an internal probe into the row.

Ashes: Australia keen to learn from 2019 and 'finish the job'

Ashes: Australia keen to learn from 2019 and 'finish the job'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

'A year ago, if you told me we were coming here I would have been very confident, they were struggling a fair bit, the batting looked like they weren't really sure how to go about it.'

England feeling the heat at the Oval

England feeling the heat at the Oval

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

Trailing 0-1 in the series England captain Michael Vaughan believes his side can once again rise to the occasion and level the three-match contest with a great performance.

Andy Flower joins Aus coaching staff ahead of WTC Final

Andy Flower joins Aus coaching staff ahead of WTC Final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

For Pat Cummins's side, the addition of Flower to the coaching staff will only add more to the expectations as they strive to become the first Australian team to win an Ashes series in England since 2001.

ICC readies back-up pitch to negate protesters

ICC readies back-up pitch to negate protesters

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

If the pitch gets hampered then the match officials will assess the pitch and see whether it is in good condition to play or not if yes they will continue playing on the same and if not then they will look at the other pitch condition and take a call on whether they can play on the other one or not, according to ANI.

Why Zelenskyy Gave Biden A Medal

Why Zelenskyy Gave Biden A Medal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Zelenskyy said this particular medal was awarded earlier this year to a Ukrainian officer for heroism on the battlefield. The officer met Zelenskyy in Bakhmut and asked him to give his medal to President Biden as a token of his gratitude for America's military assistance to Ukraine during the invasion.

'It is for India to lose the WTC final'

'It is for India to lose the WTC final'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Talking about the pace department, Panesar picked Umesh Yadav as the third pacer ahead of Shardul Thakur. Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj are automatic selections in the playing eleven.

Who's Kohli Mimicking?

Who's Kohli Mimicking?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Virat Kohli entertains team-mates ahead of the WTC final clash.

Can India salvage lost pride at The Oval?

Can India salvage lost pride at The Oval?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

India goes into the fourth Test against England on a track that is batsman-friendly, swing-less, as compared to other English grounds, and will assist spinners as the game progresses, says Bikash Mohapatra.

WTC Final PIX! Head leaves India reeling on Day 1

WTC Final PIX! Head leaves India reeling on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Travis Head hammered a solid ton at the Oval as Australia dominated the proceedings over India on Day 1 of the WTC Final.

PIX: Australia are WTC champions!

PIX: Australia are WTC champions!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 5 of the WTC Final between Australia and India, played at The Oval, in London, on Sunday.

WTC Final promises thrills, sell-out crowds

WTC Final promises thrills, sell-out crowds

Rediff.com29 May 2023

ICC expecting full crowds for at least first four days of WTC final at Oval

PIX: Top order collapse leaves India on the brink!

PIX: Top order collapse leaves India on the brink!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Australia racked up 469 in their first innings and then reduced India to 151/5 to put themselves in the box seat in the World Test Championship final.

Broad's Fairytale Ending!

Broad's Fairytale Ending!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Stuart Broad finished on a high as he claimed the final two Australian wickets to bowl England to a series-levelling 49-run victory in the final Ashes Test.

What's Special About Labuschagne's Shorts?

What's Special About Labuschagne's Shorts?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

The batter wore underpants custom made to commemorate Australia's 4-0 Ashes victory over England in 2021-2022.

Shardul Thakur equals Bradman's record!

Shardul Thakur equals Bradman's record!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Only two batters have managed to achieve this unique record before him.

Ishan Kishan's Cheeky Dig At Rahul

Ishan Kishan's Cheeky Dig At Rahul

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Commenting on the post, Ishan Kishan jokingly asked, 'Why is Mr. Rajni doing so extra?'

India's WTC Final Dilemma: Kishan vs Bharat debate continues

India's WTC Final Dilemma: Kishan vs Bharat debate continues

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Another tough choice India need to make is in the wicket-keeping department.

'Don't get too excited!': Wasim Akram's advice for India's pacers

'Don't get too excited!': Wasim Akram's advice for India's pacers

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Pakistan legend Wasim Akram said the Indian fast bowling unit should not get 'carried away' with the new ball.

Australia pick Warner for Ashes, WTC final vs India

Australia pick Warner for Ashes, WTC final vs India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

David Warner has been under pressure after a poor run of form with the bat but returned after injury to the 17-man squad for the June 7 WTC final against India at The Oval and the first two Ashes Tests.

PIX: Broad scripts perfect farewell; England level Ashes series

PIX: Broad scripts perfect farewell; England level Ashes series

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Stuart Broad picked up the final two wickets in his last appearance for England to guide the hosts to a series-levelling 49-run victory in the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia.

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Chief Selector Wahab Riaz held a press conference to formally announce the immediate withdrawal of Butt's name from the consultancy panel.

Spot-fixer Salman Butt in PCB's national selection panel

Spot-fixer Salman Butt in PCB's national selection panel

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Butt was suspended for five years for his role in spot-fixing during the Pakistan and England Test match in August, 2010.

Like Team India's New Kit?

Like Team India's New Kit?

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'Unveiling #TeamIndia's new training kit Also, kickstarting our preparations for the #WTCFinal,' the BCCI tweeted photos of players Umesh Yadav, Shardul Thakur and Head Coach Rahul Dravid, Bowling Coach Paras Mhambrey and Batting Coach Vikram Rathour donning the kits.

No warm-up game for Australia: Will it backfire in WTC Final?

No warm-up game for Australia: Will it backfire in WTC Final?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Both India and Australia will not play a warm-up game ahead of the final beginning at the Oval from June 7.