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India return to top of ICC Test rankings

India return to top of ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Virat Kohli-led India beat New Zealand by 372 runs in the Mumbai Test on the fourth day after drawing the opening match in Kanpur, to win the series 1-0.

Coach Dravid defends 'poor' Indore pitch despite loss

Coach Dravid defends 'poor' Indore pitch despite loss

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

India's head coach Rahul Dravid doesn't regret one bit playing the four-Test series against Australia on spinner-friendly tracks.

'Australia series triumph gave India different kind of self-belief'

'Australia series triumph gave India different kind of self-belief'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Senior pacer Ishant Sharma said that the Test series win over Australia earlier this year gave the Indian team a different kind of self-belief.

Meet Shastri's new training buddy

Meet Shastri's new training buddy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Winston Lee is a cocker spaniel who has taken to India's head coach.

Irani Cup: Jaiswal's double ton overshadows Easwaran

Irani Cup: Jaiswal's double ton overshadows Easwaran

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Jaiswal's 213 off 259 balls was well complemented by opener Abhimanyu Easwaran's 154

Coach Dravid on how India can better over-rate

Coach Dravid on how India can better over-rate

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

India head coach Rahul Dravid conceded that his team needs to do better at maintaining over-rate after being docked one WTC point following the first Test against South Africa, in Centurion, though he felt "leeway" can be given in certain cases.

In a ODI World Cup year, big players set to compete in IPL

In a ODI World Cup year, big players set to compete in IPL

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

India Head Coach Rahul Dravid said that "targeted" players for the ODI World Cup will be playing the IPL as it will help them assess their T20 skills.

Kane takes Test Mace to 'Cradle of Cricket'

Kane takes Test Mace to 'Cradle of Cricket'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The Hambledon Cricket Club, formed in 1765 and was the foremost cricket club in England before Lord's became the home of cricket with the creation of the Marylebone Cricket Club in 1787.

'Shami rewarded for excellent bowling'

'Shami rewarded for excellent bowling'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The first half an hour saw only 5 runs being scored and that showed the determination in both Taylor and Williamson's approach. While Jasprit Bumrah could have bowled slightly better in the conditions, Shami and Ishant kept trying to add to the tension as they maintained a disciplined approach. It was about who breaks first.

What Ashwin was up to during rain break

What Ashwin was up to during rain break

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The spinner enjoyed a game of darts indoors with Physios Nitin Patel and Yogesh Parmar, and Video Analyst Hari Prasad Mohan.

Kohli reacts to Jamieson's match-winning performance

Kohli reacts to Jamieson's match-winning performance

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Kohli had nothing but absolute praise for Jamieson

Axar Patel reveals his batting mantra against spinners

Axar Patel reveals his batting mantra against spinners

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Axar Patel reveals his batting mantra against spinners

I just want to go out and express myself: Jaiswal

I just want to go out and express myself: Jaiswal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

A call-up for the West Indies tour for two Tests was inevitable for Yashasvi Jaiswal after proving himself across formats.

Antigua Test: Will India play five bowlers in WTC opener?

Antigua Test: Will India play five bowlers in WTC opener?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

India play their World Test Championship opener against the Windies on Thursday, but captain Virat Kohli will be in a quandary over team selection. Will they play Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma, or drop either to adopt a five-bowler strategy?

The story of Mukesh Kumar: 'Dream is now in front of me'

The story of Mukesh Kumar: 'Dream is now in front of me'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Fiesty Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar knows well what it takes to be selected for the Indian Test team.

'This unfit pitch was no advert for Test cricket - India should be docked WTC points'

'This unfit pitch was no advert for Test cricket - India should be docked WTC points'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

England on Thursday suffered an embarrassing 10-wicket defeat in the third Test against India on a spin-friendly Motera track to go down 1-2 in the four-match series and the result garnered varied reactions from the British media.

Australia eyeing Ashes whitewash, says Lyon

Australia eyeing Ashes whitewash, says Lyon

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Australia will press for an Ashes series whitewash against England to boost their chances of making the final of the 2021-23 World Test Championship (WTC), spin spearhead Nathan Lyon said on Sunday.

China building 30 airports in Tibet and Xinjiang?

China building 30 airports in Tibet and Xinjiang?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

About 30 airports have been either built or under construction in Tibet and Xinjiang provinces which will boost China's civil and military infrastructure in the remote regions bordering India, the country's official media reported.

'Pant important for India and so is Pujara'

'Pant important for India and so is Pujara'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'Without a team nothing can happen, it takes team work or team effort to win matches.' 'Individuals can perform significantly in helping the team win, but if the rest of the guys don't chip in, there is not much an individual can do.'

'Sunshine and good feelings' for Rahul

'Sunshine and good feelings' for Rahul

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

K L Rahul seems to be enjoying the sunny weather in England.

Chakravarthy a very unique bowler; has the ability: Kumble

Chakravarthy a very unique bowler; has the ability: Kumble

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Anil Kumble is happy that KKR leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy is back in his element having sorted his technical issues.

It felt alright from first ball of my second spell: Shami

It felt alright from first ball of my second spell: Shami

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Following his three-wicket haul in India's five-wicket win over Australia, Mohammed Shami said he enjoyed bowling with Mohammed Siraj.

India vs Australia: We will try to be a little brave: Hardik

India vs Australia: We will try to be a little brave: Hardik

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Ahead of the first ODI against Australia, Hardik Pandya said the team will try to be a little brave, like they have been in the past few matches.

World Test Championship set to resume amid uncertain outlook

World Test Championship set to resume amid uncertain outlook

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The most pressing issue for the governing ICC is what to do about the six Test series

On the cusp of 100, Pujara to take one Test at a time

On the cusp of 100, Pujara to take one Test at a time

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Senior India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, set to play his 100th Test in Delhi on Friday, is not concerned about the chatter regarding his age and how long he will continue to play. The 35-year-old says he hasn't set a retirement date and would like to take it one match at a time.

Why Australia will be Rooting for Joe & Co in 4th Test

Why Australia will be Rooting for Joe & Co in 4th Test

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

'We wish (England) well, see what unfolds. It's out of our hands but we'll be watching on with interest.'

Shastri drops a bombshell about Rahane's selection!

Shastri drops a bombshell about Rahane's selection!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Former coach Ravi Shastri termed Ajinkya Rahane's Test comeback as a reward for his impressive domestic show.

Test rankings: Kohli, Rohit, Ashwin retain top-10 spots

Test rankings: Kohli, Rohit, Ashwin retain top-10 spots

Rediff.com25 May 2022

India's Ravindra Jadeja also remained on top of the all-rounders' table.

'Ashwin and Shreyas did it with ease and style'

'Ashwin and Shreyas did it with ease and style'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

India captain KL Rahul said he trusted his batting unit to do the job for the side despite losing seven wickets while chasing a modest 145 on day four of the second and final Test against Bangladesh.

PIX: Ashwin takes 6 but Australia post big total

PIX: Ashwin takes 6 but Australia post big total

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

After R Ashwin led India's fightback with a six-wicket haul, India skipper Rohit Sharma at Shubman Gill took India to 36/0 at the end of Day 2 in Ahmedabad.

India vs New Zealand: A Report Card

India vs New Zealand: A Report Card

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Before they take the field for the World Test Championship final on Friday, June 18, Rajneesh Gupta takes a look at India-New Zealand Test encounters in the new century.

How Kiwis outclassed India to win World Test title

How Kiwis outclassed India to win World Test title

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

A brilliant performance by New Zealand's seamers and a composed run chase by Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor ensured the Black Caps made history by beating India to win the inaugural ICC World Test Championship.

All you need to know about the World Test C'ship

All you need to know about the World Test C'ship

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The top two teams with most points as of April 30, 2021 will then contest in the WTC final in June 2021 in the UK.

Fans evicted for hurling racist abuse at Ross Taylor

Fans evicted for hurling racist abuse at Ross Taylor

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Two spectators were ejected from the ground on the fifth day of the WTC

Pujara practises, Bumrah relaxes

Pujara practises, Bumrah relaxes

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The Indians prep for next month's big game against New Zealand.

Will India include Kuldeep for Ahmedabad Test?

Will India include Kuldeep for Ahmedabad Test?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the fourth and final Test against Australia?

Don't want to be surprised during the World Cup: Dravid

Don't want to be surprised during the World Cup: Dravid

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

With India set to host the ODI World Cup later this year, head coach Rahul Dravid said the team was trying out all possible combinations.

1st ODI: Hardik faces leadership test vs Australia

1st ODI: Hardik faces leadership test vs Australia

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Hardik Pandya's leadership skills and India's overall World Cup preparedness will be under focus

NZ prove you don't need sledging to succeed: Greg Chappell

NZ prove you don't need sledging to succeed: Greg Chappell

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Chappell also threw some light on the 'Sandpaper Gate' scandal of 2018 as the former Aussie captain said that he had huge 'sympathy' for Australian batter Steve Smith.

India to tour West Indies for World Test Championship opener in 2019

India to tour West Indies for World Test Championship opener in 2019

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The West Indies series will take place right after the 2019 ODI World Cup and the tour will also comprise three ODIs and as many T20s. India are also set to host the West Indies for three Tests, five ODIs and three T20s later this year.