News for 'world-test-championship'

India's England tour schedule out, first Test in June

India's England tour schedule out, first Test in June

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule on X.

'Coldplay Can't Be Number One Every Week'

'Coldplay Can't Be Number One Every Week'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

'For 90% of the summer we have. We have shown what a good team we can be.'

WTC table: Defending champs Australia move to second

WTC table: Defending champs Australia move to second

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

India, who have won six of their nine matches, continue to lead the table 68.51.

Blow for Australia! Injury haunts Green before Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Blow for Australia! Injury haunts Green before Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Cameron Green's participation in the upcoming marquee five-match Test series against fierce rivals India was on Friday thrown into doubt after a back injury ruled him out of the ongoing tour of England.

Starc can't wait for Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be back on Aus shores

Starc can't wait for Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be back on Aus shores

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Currently, India leads the World Test Championships table with Australia in second place.

'Time to make amends': Aus captain Cummins warns Team India

'Time to make amends': Aus captain Cummins warns Team India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Pat Cummins is looking at the upcoming five-Test series against India as a chance to 'make amends' for the successive defeats at home against their fierce rivals.

Base of Indian cricket is very strong: Surya

Base of Indian cricket is very strong: Surya

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Following the series win, BCCI secretary Jay Shah tweeted: 'A wonderful end to this series and kudos to our boys for sealing it 3-1!'

Afghanistan-New Zealand Test: Rain washes out Day 4

Afghanistan-New Zealand Test: Rain washes out Day 4

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Only seven matches in the history of Test cricket have been abandoned without a ball being bowled.

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Michael Clarke expressed that if star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fail to perform during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, they could retire

I'm hurting: Rohit takes responsibility for series loss

I'm hurting: Rohit takes responsibility for series loss

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Skipper Rohit Sharma chose not to place batters under the cosh for the series defeat against New Zealand

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.

Kumble impressed with Rohit's handling of young talent

Kumble impressed with Rohit's handling of young talent

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Anil Kumble lauded skipper Rohit Sharma for his leadership in the longest format of the game, pointing out how the 'Hitman' has managed the youngsters in the team and has been "proactive" with his resources.

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.

Can Australia halt India's thunder Down Under?

Can Australia halt India's thunder Down Under?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Back-to-back Test series wins over Australia are almost unheard of but India have won the last four they have played.

'Ashwin has the right to take his own call'

'Ashwin has the right to take his own call'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

An astute reader of the game both on and off the field, Ashwin might have gauged what was in store going forward and that perhaps made it easier for him to take a call.

Is Hardik Pandya preparing for Test comeback?

Is Hardik Pandya preparing for Test comeback?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Hardik Pandya on Thursday posted a video of himself bowling with the red-ball during a training session in England.

'Dravid, Gambhir's passion for Indian cricket is palpable'

'Dravid, Gambhir's passion for Indian cricket is palpable'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Ashwin has had the opportunity to play under the wing of both stars. He pointed out that there isn't a huge gap between Gambhir and Dravid's approach or the passion that the duo shares for Indian cricket.

Rohit, Kohli, Pant? Lyon Picks batter he'd most love to dismiss

Rohit, Kohli, Pant? Lyon Picks batter he'd most love to dismiss

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nathan Lyon has identified Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Rishabh Pant as the three "big ones" to watch out for in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series.

India's complete dominance in 2024 as Shah gets ICC reigns

India's complete dominance in 2024 as Shah gets ICC reigns

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Here's a wrap of all major international episodes in 2024.

Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Australian quick Josh Hazlewood expressed that India's rare series whitewash at home to New Zealand could "awaken a sleeping giant" as they prepare to take on the ICC World Test Championship table-toppers in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from November 22 onwards.

Virat Kohli's confidence shaken: Can he recover?

Virat Kohli's confidence shaken: Can he recover?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Kohli, widely considered one of the batting greats of the modern game, has managed just two centuries in the last five years and only two fifties in his last 12 innings in the longest format.

'Bumrah commands respect in dressing room'

'Bumrah commands respect in dressing room'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Ashwin's age is certainly a factor that is being kept in consideration.

Will Rohit's captaincy lead India to victory at Gabba?

Will Rohit's captaincy lead India to victory at Gabba?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

With the series locked at 1-1, Brisbane could well decide the course of the rubber and whether Rohit's men would continue to be the master of their fate in the ongoing World Test Championship.

WTC rollercoaster: India's rise, Pakistan's woes continue

WTC rollercoaster: India's rise, Pakistan's woes continue

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

India claimed the top spot in the World Test Championship standings

A captain's gamble: How Sri Lanka outwitted England at The Oval

A captain's gamble: How Sri Lanka outwitted England at The Oval

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Pathum Nissanka is easily one of the best batters to have come out of Sri Lanka in the recent past and he has delivered once again,' he tweeted with an applause emoji.

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch said that Alex Carey and Rishabh Pant, two left-handed wicketkeeper-batters will be extremely important for their respective sides during the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.

'Sab team ko India ko harana mein maza aata hain'

'Sab team ko India ko harana mein maza aata hain'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

"When England came they also spoke a lot in the press, but we didn't focus on that. We tried to focus on how to get good results," Rohit added.

Pakistan hit new low in ICC Test rankings

Pakistan hit new low in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Bangladesh remained in ninth position and behind Pakistan despite gaining 13 rating points.

India must rekindle their mastery of spin: Doeschate

India must rekindle their mastery of spin: Doeschate

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Ryan ten Doeschate, India's new assistant coach, has diagnosed a significant issue in the team's recent performance: a decline in their ability to play spin. This is a surprising development for a team that has traditionally been dominant against tweakers.

Who Will Captain India Next?

Who Will Captain India Next?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, K L Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya: Who will succeed Rohit Sharma after he retires?

Peiris shines on debut as Sri Lanka rout New Zealand

Peiris shines on debut as Sri Lanka rout New Zealand

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Off-spinner Nishan Peiris picked up a six-wicket haul on debut as Sri Lanka crushed New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs.

Rain adds to Afghanistan-NZ frustrations

Rain adds to Afghanistan-NZ frustrations

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Afghanistan are the hosts of the game.

Najmul says Bangladesh ready for India challenge

Najmul says Bangladesh ready for India challenge

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'We know if we continue to play and give our best in the game, we can defeat any team.'

How India Stunned Australia At The Gabba... Yet Again

How India Stunned Australia At The Gabba... Yet Again

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

By avoiding the follow-on and standing firm against Australia's aggression, India ensured that they stayed alive in the series.

Starc on fire but Smith's struggles continue ahead of BGT

Starc on fire but Smith's struggles continue ahead of BGT

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Key players, such as pacer Mitchell Starc, are hitting form at the right time, while star batter Steve Smith is facing early setbacks in his preparations.

Pakistan, Bangladesh penalised by ICC

Pakistan, Bangladesh penalised by ICC

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Besides, Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was fined 10 percent of his match fee and received a demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.

PIX: Upbeat Bangladesh arrive in Chennai for 'challenging series'

PIX: Upbeat Bangladesh arrive in Chennai for 'challenging series'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

While India are on top of the World Test Championship (WTC) table, the Bangladesh skipper believed that it will all boil down to how they perform during those five days and result can come even in the last session.

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Matt Short will have a role in Australia's leadership group during the Twenty20 series against Pakistan and has put his hand up to stand in as captain

'Gill and Jaiswal will be future pillars for India': Ashwin

'Gill and Jaiswal will be future pillars for India': Ashwin

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

India's ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal will emerge as the future pillars in the overseas tours next month.

Empathy and support among Gambhir's coaching style

Empathy and support among Gambhir's coaching style

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Gambhir said while it is hypothetical at this point in time to talk about having separate Test team going forward but admitted that India must identify batters who are able to handle the grind of red-ball cricket.