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Rahane 'shocked' by Rohit's retirement from Tests

Rahane 'shocked' by Rohit's retirement from Tests

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Caught in the heat of his IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders's must-win match against Chennai Super Kings in Kolkata on Wednesday, Rahane was unaware of Rohit's retirement from Test cricket on the same day.

Indian women's trap team settles for silver in ISSF World Cup

Indian women's trap team settles for silver in ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Sania ousted from Qatar Total Open.

Saqlain Mushtaq's son-in-law hurt by favouritism allegations

Saqlain Mushtaq's son-in-law hurt by favouritism allegations

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'Yes I am learning a lot from Saqlain Mushtaq because of his strong cricket coaching background. But it does not mean he is doing me favours.'

'True batters' outshine sloggers this IPL

'True batters' outshine sloggers this IPL

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'Those who are very good at playing along the ground are also very good at playing in the air in same direction.'

Blow for Pakistan! Zaman out of India match

Blow for Pakistan! Zaman out of India match

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The Pakistan cricket team left for Dubai for the marquee Champions Trophy clash against arch-rivals India without opener Fakhar Zaman, who suffered an injury during the opening match against New Zealand in Karachi on February 19. The left-handed batter has been replaced by Imam-ul-Haq in Pakistan's squad.

'Rohit and Virat's form will be crucial to India's World Cup chances'

'Rohit and Virat's form will be crucial to India's World Cup chances'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

India's premier fast bowler Zaheer Khan feels that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's form will be key to India' title defence as they get ready to face arch-rivals Pakistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup in less than a week's time.

Alcaraz's double leads Team Europe to Laver Cup

Alcaraz's double leads Team Europe to Laver Cup

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Carlos Alcaraz won two matches to lift Team Europe to a 13-11 victory over Team World for the Laver Cup title in Berlin.

Kabaddi World Cup: Iran edge past Japan to go top of table

Kabaddi World Cup: Iran edge past Japan to go top of table

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Iran survived an early scare as they edged past Japan 38-34 to record their fourth successive win of the ongoing Kabaddi World Cup at the iconic 'The Arena by TransStadia' stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Smriti praises Maroof for 'inspiring' post-pregnancy comeback

Smriti praises Maroof for 'inspiring' post-pregnancy comeback

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Mandhana shared a picture of Pakistan captain and her daughter, with the Indian women's team

'India carrying injured players to World Cup because they have no options'

'India carrying injured players to World Cup because they have no options'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

- 'Yuvraj's ommission from the sqaud was shocking' - 'Over the years we just neither showed enough vision nor bothered to nurture talented players' - 'Australia and South Africa have good chance to win'

Why Rahul and Pant are in the reckoning for World Cup

Why Rahul and Pant are in the reckoning for World Cup

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

India captain Virat Kohli wasn't perturbed by his team's shoddy batting performance in the first T20 International as he is looking to give more chances to youngsters KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant looking ahead at the World Cup in England.

Dream is to play 2019 World Cup alongside Hardik: Krunal Pandya

Dream is to play 2019 World Cup alongside Hardik: Krunal Pandya

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Krunal Pandya has just inched a bit closer towards his dream with a maiden India 'A' call-up but for him the ultimate goal is to play the 2019 50-overs World Cup in England alongside younger brother Hardik.

'Qualifying for the Asian Cup is minimal goal'

'Qualifying for the Asian Cup is minimal goal'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Marquez is trying to instil his philosophy, and that's going to take time. In every camp, we're getting closer to what he wants from us as a team. With time, training, and the level of coaching he has, I have no doubt we'll be a strong team in the qualifiers.'

PICS: Spain beat France to make Euro 2024 final

PICS: Spain beat France to make Euro 2024 final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 semi-final between Spain and France, at Munich Football Arena, Germany, on Tuesday.

World Cup: Honda drives Japan to deserved 2-2 draw against Senegal

World Cup: Honda drives Japan to deserved 2-2 draw against Senegal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Japan twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Senegal in their World Cup Group H encounter on Sunday.

Davis Cup: Easy for Australia, US; Japan stun Britain

Davis Cup: Easy for Australia, US; Japan stun Britain

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Davis Cup heavyweights Australia and the United States eased through the first qualifying round on Saturday but Britain were knocked out as Japan hit back from 2-1 down to win 3-2, while Denmark staged a dramatic comeback to overcome Serbia.

All eyes on Shami as India eye fresh start vs England

All eyes on Shami as India eye fresh start vs England

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

After a disappointing showing in the Test series in Australia recently, the Indian team is eager to make a fresh start in the T20 format.

Was Kohli responsible for ending Yuvraj's career?

Was Kohli responsible for ending Yuvraj's career?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Yuvraj then made a remarkable recovery to fight his way back into the Indian team and also scored a hundred against England in an ODI, but after a quiet outing in the Champions Trophy in 2017, he was ignored and decided to retire from the game in 2019.

Fit-again Ferguson set for a comeback vs Pakistan

Fit-again Ferguson set for a comeback vs Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Ferguson walked off the game against Australia last Saturday after experiencing a niggle

Rushing Bumrah 'High Risk'

Rushing Bumrah 'High Risk'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'They'll think that he'll come in straight away and set the world on fire.' 'It's never that easy when you come back from injury.'

Asia Cup: Will India's Selection Gambles Pay Off?

Asia Cup: Will India's Selection Gambles Pay Off?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

India's team for the Asia Cup was largely picked keeping the World Cup in mind, which meant gambling with players, who are not fully fit.

Asia Cup: Will Kohli, Rohit Shine Or Disappoint?

Asia Cup: Will Kohli, Rohit Shine Or Disappoint?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli haven't played too many ODIs in the last couple of years, while young Shubman Gill is still finding his feet at the top level.

'Rohit would like to score runs'

'Rohit would like to score runs'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

'He likes to set the tone and if he gets in, he would like to make it a big one.'

Hungry Mandhana wants to continue her dream run at World Cup

Hungry Mandhana wants to continue her dream run at World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

It was a real gamble for the selectors to pick her for the tournament as Mandhana suffered a torn meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee, which meant that she had not played any cricket since January.

Hardik Pandya Ready To Unleash Fury

Hardik Pandya Ready To Unleash Fury

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Hardik Pandya is gearing up for a comeback that cricket fans have been eagerly awaiting.

PIX: Chhetri scores on return as India trounce Maldives

PIX: Chhetri scores on return as India trounce Maldives

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

First win for India since Nov 2023 and first under coach Manolo Marquez.

Will Chahar make a comeback for 4th T20I in Raipur?

Will Chahar make a comeback for 4th T20I in Raipur?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Both Prasidh and Avesh Khan lack variety and innovation as they keep pitching the ball at the same length. Both bowl in late 130s or early 140s but consistently pitch it back of the length and the nature of Indian tracks make it a cannon fodder for batters.

Shastri lauds Rohit as a batting and captaincy maestro

Shastri lauds Rohit as a batting and captaincy maestro

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Rohit has overtaken former skipper Dhoni as the most successful T20I captain with 49 wins in 62 matches.

'Delighted that my constituency will be represented at T20 WC'

'Delighted that my constituency will be represented at T20 WC'

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The 68-year-old former diplomat has been a vocal advocate of Samson's inclusion in the national set-up and had criticised his omission from the ODI World Cup squad last year.

Huge blow! Shami ruled out of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Huge blow! Shami ruled out of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

India pacer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the last two Tests against Australia as he is yet to regain full fitness, the BCCI said on Monday.

Rohit, Kohli picked for Sri Lanka ODIs; Suryakumar T20 captain

Rohit, Kohli picked for Sri Lanka ODIs; Suryakumar T20 captain

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Suryakumar Yadav was picked as the India T20I captain ahead of Hardik Pandya, while Rohit stays as the captain of the ODI team.

Pooja Rani to move to 70-kg category to revive career

Pooja Rani to move to 70-kg category to revive career

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Two-time Asian champion boxer Pooja Rani is contemplating a move down to the 70kg weight class as she targets a comeback for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Dhoni, Raina Meet: What's Cooking, CSK?

Dhoni, Raina Meet: What's Cooking, CSK?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'Always a pleasure catching up with you Mahi bhai!'

Fans Chant Hardik! Hardik! At Wankhede

Fans Chant Hardik! Hardik! At Wankhede

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

'See you soon, Wankhede,' Hardik tweeted a selfie with the World Cup trophy on his arrival at Mumbai airport.

Onus on Rohit-Virat to score big against Pakistan

Onus on Rohit-Virat to score big against Pakistan

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

India take on Pakistan in their upcoming match in the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

'I just go for wickets, don't care about ...'

'I just go for wickets, don't care about ...'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Shami marked his return to ICC tournament with an exceptional five-for while also becoming the fastest Indian and the second quickest overall to reach 200 ODI wickets

I've started bowling but I won't take chances: Shami

I've started bowling but I won't take chances: Shami

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Mohammed Shami is open to playing domestic cricket if needed to make a comeback to the Indian team.

'India-Australia Champions Trophy final,' says this Aussie legend

'India-Australia Champions Trophy final,' says this Aussie legend

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The legendary Ricky Ponting says the quality of players and recent history make India and Australia the favourites to figure in the summit clash of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

How India's Players Fared In Asia Cup 2023

How India's Players Fared In Asia Cup 2023

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

How India's players fared in the Asia Cup.

Ganguly on why Rahul is first choice wicketkeeper ahead of Pant

Ganguly on why Rahul is first choice wicketkeeper ahead of Pant

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes K L Rahul's impressive ODI form has cemented his position as the team's first-choice wicketkeeper.