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Ganguly 'surprised' by India's white-ball slump, backs team to bounce back

Ganguly 'surprised' by India's white-ball slump, backs team to bounce back

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly expressed surprise at India's recent white-ball slump, which saw them suffer a crushing 125-run defeat against England and a 0-2 series loss to Ireland, but backed the team to recover, while also commenting on his upcoming biopic 'Dada'.

Yuvraj Singh Named Delhi Capitals' Batting Coach

Yuvraj Singh Named Delhi Capitals' Batting Coach

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh is slated to become the batting coach for Delhi Capitals for the 2027 IPL season. This marks his first coaching assignment in the league, joining a revamped support staff under Sourav Ganguly, who will serve as Director of Cricket.

Tri-nation series: Sri Lanka A win fiery contest vs India A after Super Over showdown

Tri-nation series: Sri Lanka A win fiery contest vs India A after Super Over showdown

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Sri Lanka A finally found a way to get over the line against India A following a Super Over in an emotionally charged tri-series game in Dambulla on Monday.

IPL 2027: Hardik Trade, Coaching Shake-Up: What's Next For LSG?

IPL 2027: Hardik Trade, Coaching Shake-Up: What's Next For LSG?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Lucknow Super Giants face a crucial rebuilding phase after finishing last in IPL 2026 and Rishabh Pant stepping down as captain. From auction strategy and potential Hardik Pandya interest to coaching changes and retention plans, here's what lies ahead for LSG before IPL 2027.

T20 World Cup: Will Harry Brook stay at No 3 after stunning 100?

T20 World Cup: Will Harry Brook stay at No 3 after stunning 100?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Harry Brook smashed a match-winning hundred in Tuesday's Super Eight match against Pakistan after being moved up the order to number three but the England captain is unsure if he will stay in the new slot for the rest of the Twenty20 World Cup.

'90-0 vs 3-40': Santner reveals what went wrong

'90-0 vs 3-40': Santner reveals what went wrong

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner acknowledged India's dominance in the World Cup final, citing their explosive start and the difficulty of chasing a large total in Indian conditions. He admitted New Zealand were underdogs and needed everything to go their way, but India's batting performance proved too strong.

Three T20 World Cup titles, total domination: India's T20 dynasty begins

Three T20 World Cup titles, total domination: India's T20 dynasty begins

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

India's recent T20 World Cup victory signals a new era of dominance in the format, driven by strategic gameplay, exceptional talent, and the financial power of the BCCI, while other teams struggle to compete.

'Virat Kohli will beat me': Sachin Tendulkar predicted

'Virat Kohli will beat me': Sachin Tendulkar predicted

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Rajeev Shukla recalled his conversations with Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, revealing that the 'Master Blaster' had expressed confidence that a young Virat Kohli could one day break his major batting records.

Ranji Trophy quarters: Mumbai, Karnataka gear up for fierce battle

Ranji Trophy quarters: Mumbai, Karnataka gear up for fierce battle

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Mumbai, Karnataka brace for 'mini India' showdown in marquee Ranji QF match

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.

Women's WC: Problems plenty for India ahead of key England clash

Women's WC: Problems plenty for India ahead of key England clash

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Under pressure to revive their campaign after back-to-back defeats, India will have to consider adding a sixth bowler to bring more balance to their attack when they face England in a crucial Women's ODI World Cup match, in Indore, on Sunday.

Youth Test: Mhatre shuts critics with 102 vs Eng U19

Youth Test: Mhatre shuts critics with 102 vs Eng U19

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

India U-19 reached 420 for 6 after 77 overs with an hour's play still left.

Pak skipper credits Afridi, all-rounders in nervy win

Pak skipper credits Afridi, all-rounders in nervy win

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'Talat has done very well in domestic cricket. I know him for several years. He has been working really hard with his game, so I'm really happy for him.'

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Why Firing Gambhir Won't Fix The Real Problem

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Sack Gambhir before he damages any more careers, if you must. But it cannot stop there. The project ahead must be bigger, more ambitious, and far more urgent: Rebuilding the spine of Indian cricket from the grassroots up, and giving the Test team the seriousness it deserves. Only then will Indian cricket stop lurching from one crisis to another and begin, once again, to imagine greatness, suggests Prem Panicker.

Asia Cup conquered! Varma's bat, Kuldeep's spin crush Pakistan

Asia Cup conquered! Varma's bat, Kuldeep's spin crush Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

IMAGES of the Asia Cup Final played between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday

Kishan's ton, Shami's late magic: Big names rule Ranji

Kishan's ton, Shami's late magic: Big names rule Ranji

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Here's a roundup of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Day 1 on Wednesday.

Beleaguered Buttler makes clarion call to revive English cricket

Beleaguered Buttler makes clarion call to revive English cricket

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

'There's now a huge opportunity for everyone in the dressing room and those outside to put their hand up and say they want to be part of these white-ball teams.'

Is Century Answer to Rohit's Troubles? Ashwin Thinks So

Is Century Answer to Rohit's Troubles? Ashwin Thinks So

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Rohit's struggles continued during the first ODI in Nagpur, where he managed just 2 runs off 7 balls, though India secured a four-wicket victory.

'Rohit can be the perfect No 5 in Test cricket'

'Rohit can be the perfect No 5 in Test cricket'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has advised Rohit Sharma to change his position in the batting line-up to regain his touch in Tests

Rohit's Form Dips, SRH's Batters Flop!

Rohit's Form Dips, SRH's Batters Flop!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

As IPL 2025 enters a crucial phase, both Rohit Sharma and SRH's misfiring stars are running out of time and excuses.

The Costly Flops of IPL 2025

The Costly Flops of IPL 2025

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Here's a look at the biggest disappointments of IPL 2025 -- the players who've cost crores but delivered crumbs.

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

All eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who is perhaps battling the biggest form crisis of his career.

Balbirnie stars as Ireland stun Pakistan in first T20I

Balbirnie stars as Ireland stun Pakistan in first T20I

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Set 183 for victory, Andrew Balbirnie produced a stunning knock to take Ireland over the line with five wickets and a ball to spare in front of a sell-out crowd.

How Kohli and Rohit co-existed despite differences

How Kohli and Rohit co-existed despite differences

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, for the last decade and half, have complemented each other

'Chaotic swinging but there was a bit of planning'

'Chaotic swinging but there was a bit of planning'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Glenn Maxwell's outrageous double-century to beat Afghanistan at the World Cup was quickly hailed as the greatest ODI innings of all-time.

Ashwin peerless in Tests but has competition in T20s: Muralitharan

Ashwin peerless in Tests but has competition in T20s: Muralitharan

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Sri Lankan bowling great Muttiah Muralitharan says the quality and depth in Indian cricket's white ball eco-system is so good that the country has created an unimaginable talent pool in T20 format.

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

Shubman Gill India's new all-format player?

Shubman Gill India's new all-format player?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Shubman Gill, 23, already has a century in each of the three international formats.

'Australia have ready replacements for T20 skipper Finch'

'Australia have ready replacements for T20 skipper Finch'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Finch's place in the team is under scrutiny ahead of Australia's World Cup title defence on home soil.

Solving SKY's run drought: 'All he needs is one good hit'

Solving SKY's run drought: 'All he needs is one good hit'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

'There's going to be light at the end of the tunnel, he's going to be seeing that very soon.'

Babar makes Kiwis chase leather on Day 1

Babar makes Kiwis chase leather on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

New Zealand, who abandoned their white-ball tour of Pakistan last year due to security concerns, are looking to end a run of four straight test defeats with Southee as the new captain following the six-year tenure of Kane Williamson.

Collingwood sure England bowlers can play rescue act

Collingwood sure England bowlers can play rescue act

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Former England white-ball captain Collingwood told reporters they would not worry too much about the disappointing first day.

Ranji: Saurashtra secure quarters berth; Vysakh, Srinivas power K'taka

Ranji: Saurashtra secure quarters berth; Vysakh, Srinivas power K'taka

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Saurashtra's veteran left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja bagged his 22nd five-wicket haul as the defending champions scored an innings and 243-run victory against Manipur to move into the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals from Group A in Rajkot on Sunday.

Samson blitz in vain as SA down India in 1st ODI

Samson blitz in vain as SA down India in 1st ODI

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

India, who finished on 240-8, are missing key white-ball players who are in Australia for the Twenty20 World Cup.

Finch wants to carry on 'exciting' T20 journey

Finch wants to carry on 'exciting' T20 journey

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Finch led Australia to their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title last year and will spearhead their title defence on home soil next month.

Shaken Australia face stern NZ test in ODIs

Shaken Australia face stern NZ test in ODIs

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Kane Williamson's New Zealand, currently the top ranked ODI team, arrived with a full-strength squad and having lost just one of their 12 Super League matches.

Aus player's unhappy with coach Langer?

Aus player's unhappy with coach Langer?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

While ODI captain Aaron Finch said the team backed Justin Langer "100%", reports of players being put off by the coach's "grumpy" temperament have continued to surface.

What's going wrong for Delhi Capitals?

What's going wrong for Delhi Capitals?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant says his team needs to quickly sort out the 'pattern' of losing wickets in a bunch and play less dot balls in the middle overs to turn things around after suffering successive defeats in IPL 2022.

PIX: England crowned T20 World champions

PIX: England crowned T20 World champions

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup Final played between Pakistan and England in Melbourne on Sunday.

Is Kohli's 'captaincy regime' coming to an end?

Is Kohli's 'captaincy regime' coming to an end?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

It was waiting to happen after India's unceremonious World Cup exit and on Wednesday the Board of Control for Cricket in India ended Virat Kohli's run as India's white-ball captain with a rather matter-of-fact statement, handing the reins to Rohit Sharma "going forward".