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The Stumps Show: On Rediff.com

Prem Panicker returns to his home ground -- Rediff.com -- for the Border Gavaskar...

Bumrah lauds India's fearless rookies

Reddy, rookie speedster Harshit Rana, Devdutt Padikkal, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prasidh...

Rohit's return a 'disruption'? Ponting sparks debate

Rohit is on a paternity break and will miss the series-opener. Pace spearhead Jasprit...

Rana May Be Too Hot For Aussies To Handle

'He is a tall bowler and he will be able to generate bounce.''What goes in his favour...

We need to avenge past defeats: Cummins

The blockbuster series will be a survival of the fittest as Australia look to avenge...

No Baggage from New Zealand series: Bumrah

Bumrah also said that the team has finalised its playing XI although he will reveal it...

'I'm Excited To Play In Australia'

'The ball is different, the wicket is different. But I think we know that. I think we...

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With...

Under pressure India clash with Aussies in BGT opener

India will be under tremendous pressure when they face an equally circumspect Australia...

Will Rain Threaten Perth Test?

Rain is expected to influence the first morning of play on Friday, with a 25% chance of...

Why India withdrew from Blind Cricket WC in Pakistan

The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has made the decision to withdraw...

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Ricky Ponting advised star batters Virat Kohli and Steve Smith to stop trying hard to...

Let's vote today: SKY inspires on Election Day

Suryakumar Yadav casts vote during Maharashtra Assembly polls

Hardik Pandya Back on Top!

Hardik Pandya reclaims top spot among T20I all-rounders, Tilak Varma jumps 69 places to...

Smith, Starc eye milestones during BGT

Smith needs just 315 runs to become the fourth Australian batter after Ricky Ponting...

SEE: 'Jassi Is A Natural Leader'

'Jassi is a guy that immediately put his hand up and he wanted that leadership role.'

SEE: India's High Intensity Fielding...

'Intensity and target. Fielding Coach T Dilip describes #TeamIndia's fielding drill in...

Can Gill recuperate in time for the opening Test?

They'll wait to make a call with him up until the morning of the Test match, said...

BCCI makes urgent player swap amidst BGT preparations

Yash Dayal has been added to India's reserve pacers' list after Khaleel Ahmed had to be...

Australia bowlers breathe easy in Pujara's absence

'I am pretty happy that Puj (Pujara) isn't here.'

McSweeney a good fit for Khawaja, reckons Warner

'I think he's got the technique, he's got the patience to partner up with Uzzy...

BGT: What does the pitch hold for opening Test?

There'll be some deterioration, grass will stand up during the game and offer that...

Aus success code: Wearing down India's bowlers

The right-hander feels that keeping India's relatively inexperienced pace attack, aside...

'Kohli, Rohit Also Need A Pat Sometimes'

'What is the use of talent if that player plays so many Tests and averages below 35...

Maharashtra assembly elections: The Tendulkars vote

Tendulkar urged people to use their voting rights, saying that it is their responsibility.

10 Most Expensive IPL Players

Before the IPL Auction 2025, Rediff.com delves into the top 10 most expensive players...

Rattled India target rare three-peat in Australia

Australia's mouthwatering clash with India sees the two behemoths of the modern game go...

Will India Include Padikkal, Jurel For Perth Test?

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against...

India's transition could make for a tough Aus tour

With Kohli and Rohit misfiring, the pressure has mounted on opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and...

Smith's game plan to counter India's spin threat...

Smith has rarely, if ever, doubted his own talent but even he was aware that his spell...

'Focus on...': Bumrah's message to Team India

Bumrah who would lead his side in the first Test, said that Team India are banking on...

Coetzee's angry outburst costs him

South African pacer Gerald Coetzee has been reprimanded for showing dissent at the...

Shubman's injury a jolt: Ganguly sounds alarm bells

Shubman Gill's thumb fracture is certainly a "jolt" for India ahead of the series...

India's confidence shattered? Aussies eye series win

The world No. 2 India are heading into the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series, starting...

Why Australia should leave Virat Kohli alone

Former all-rounder Shane Watson has advised the Australian team to avoid getting into...

'Body Bashing': How Aussie pacers can rattle Kohli

Legendary Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy has urged the Aussie pace attack to target...

'Bumrah creeps in like a cat burglar!'

Not since the golden era of the West Indies in the 1970s has a touring pace bowler...

'Jaiswal will entertain; he will love these pitches'

Hailed as one of Indian cricket's brightest young talents, Yashasvi Jaiswal has made a...

You don't write off Virat Kohli: Lyon

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon has nothing but respect for India's batting great Virat...

It Wasn't About Money: Pant Hits Back

Rishabh Pant strongly refuted Sunil Gavaskar's claims that he might have quit Delhi...

Struggling Shafali dropped for Australia ODIs

Shafali Verma managed just 108 runs in six matches this year with 33 being the highest.

At Team India's Nets In Perth

Glimpses from Team India's nets in Perth on Tuesday.

Can Australia halt India's thunder Down Under?

Back-to-back Test series wins over Australia are almost unheard of but India have won...

Kohli: My Best Knock In Australia Is ...

His century in the Perth Test during the 2018-2019 series is rated by many as his...

IPL Auction: Watch Out For These Stars!

Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, K L Rahul and Arshdeep Singh headline the top bracket of...

Shami won't be rushed to Aus; to play Mushtaq Ali T20s

Mohammed Shami, who made a stunning return to competitive cricket in the Ranji Trophy,...

'Kohli Will Be Very, Very, Hungry'

'Having performed on these grounds, he'll feel that extra bit of confidence.''Of...

Washout Time For India Down Under

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the...

'Easwaran Is Ready For Test Cricket'

'You can only break through the doors or force the selectors to pick you for the Indian...

Australia's McSweeney ready for baptism by fire

'...there'll be nerves and a bit of pressure, but that's all part of it, and I'm just...

Head says, Australia ready for world-class Virat

Head reckoned having closed-door sessions in Australia, shortly after India's...

Well begun is half done, Shastri tells Rohit & Co

Shastri said India's coaching staff under head coach Gautam Gambhir will have to ensure...

India must discuss their concerns with us: PCB

'We are directly interacting with the ICC and we are still waiting for a response from...

RCB unveil new bowling coach for IPL 2025

He is expected to join RCB after the end of the ongoing Ranji season, which will resume...

Stoinis powers Australia to series whitewash over Pak

Australia clinched a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Pakistan in Hobart, powered by a...

Aqib takes charge as Pakistan's new interim coach

Former fast bowler Aqib Javed has been appointed Pakistan's interim white-ball coach...

Vettori to abandon Australia mid-Test for IPL

The IPL auction will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24-25, clashing with...

He is India's next best: Ganguly's high praise for...

Sourav Ganguly names Rishabh Pant as the next-best red-ball batter after stalwart...

Ashwin has taught me a lot: Lyon

Having made their Test debuts in the same year, Nathan Lyon and Ravichandran Ashwin...

'Game Face On' For Young Turks In Perth

Can the young trio of Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Akash Deep leave a mark in...

Let him fail first: Ganguly slams Sarfaraz's critics

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has come out in strong support of giving Sarfaraz...

Nayar reveals India's master plan to conquer Australia

Team India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar provided insights into the team's...

Champions Trophy Travels Around Pakistan

The Champions Trophy tour kicked off in Islamabad on Saturday before it touched down in...

'Make the most of Kohli's last hurrah in Australia'

Langer remains hopeful for Kohli's comeback, saying, "I just hope, if this is the last...

'I'm surprised': Vaughan slams India's no-warm-up plan

India decided against playing a match against an Australian domestic side in the run up...

'Govt's responsibility to decide on Champions Trophy'

Kapil Dev said that the decision on India's participation in the ICC Champions Trophy...

Kusal steers Sri Lanka to ODI series win over NZ

Kusal Mendis overcame injury to score a workmanlike half-century that helped Sri Lanka...

Perth, Here We Come!

The Indian players enjoyed their weekend exploring Perth as they enjoyed some time off...

Prasidh or Harshit: Who will India pick for 1st Test?

Harshit Rana could pose a strong challenge to senior teammate Prasidh Krishna as they...

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Mumbai include Shaw, Rahane

Prithvi Shaw was dropped from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy team for fitness and discipline...

Fit-again Rahul to open in Perth Test; Bumrah to lead

K L Rahul eases concerns surrounding his fitness ahead of the first Test against...

Padikkal to stay back with Team India in Australia

The Indian team management has decided to retain Devdutt Padikkal, who was part of the...

'Need to be proactive': How Smith plans to tame Ashwin

Australia's Steve Smith wants to adopt a proactive approach against Ravichandran Ashwin...

'Send Shami to Australia by the next flight!'

Former captain Sourav Ganguly wants the BCCI to immediately send Mohammed Shami to join...

'Hope Rohit goes to Australia soon; India need him'

Former skipper Sourav Ganguly has urged captain Rohit Sharma to travel to Australia...

Australia must 'go hard on emotional Kohli'

Pace legend Glenn McGrath feels Australia have the "ammunition" to target an...

Windies pull off record run-chase win over England

West Indies openers Shai Hope and Evin Lewis smashed 136 off the first nine overs to...

Shami set to join Team India in Australia?

Mohammed Shami has made a stunning return to competitive cricket after a year-long...

Ranji: Badoni double ton powers Delhi to victory

Skipper Ayush Badoni played the most defining knock of his short but eventful...

Blow for India! Injured Gill set to miss Perth Test

Gill has been placed as an option for the opening slot alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in...

Johnson helps Australia clinch T20 series with Pak

Australia speedster Spencer Johnson claimed a maiden five-wicket haul in international...

Tilak Varma's golden moment!

Suryakumar Yadav to announce the winner, and Yadav playfully approached Samson with a...

'Pant's recovery was a miracle'

'He return to Australia for this tour in form and a man Australia fears, an unthinkable...

Will Australia reclaim the BGT title from India?

The highly-anticipated BGT series will begin next week in Perth as both teams fight for...

Ritika, Rohit Sharma welcome baby boy

The couple, already parents to daughter Samaira are yet to officially share the joyous...

Is Gambhir's a 'prickly' style of coaching?

Paine's comments stemmed from a recent media interaction where Gambhir took issue with...

Tour for Champions Trophy commences in Pakistan

Sources in the PCB yesterday said the trophy tour was planned in consultation and with...

Surya, Laxman laud players after 'special win'

'This time, even after we led 2-1 in the series, we decided how to play the last match...

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai record 9-wicket win over Services

With this win, Mumbai maintain their third sport in the group with 22 points.

Tilak-Sanju shaping a new brand of Indian cricket

'I can't express my feelings right now. It's unbelievable. Can't imagine scoring...

Base of Indian cricket is very strong: Surya

Following the series win, BCCI secretary Jay Shah tweeted: 'A wonderful end to this...

Is This India's Team For The Perth Test?

'There will be a lot of spice to the contest -- there is a reason India is the only...

Sanju's Six Leaves Fan In Tears

While the Indian batter was in full flight, one of his powerful sixes inadvertently...

Tilak Varma Joins Elite Club

India batter Tilak Varma on Friday achieved a historic feat during the fourth and final...

'I had so many failures': Samson's emotional outpour

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said that he had a lot of failures in his life...

Samson's Century Spree: A Record-Breaking Year

Sanju Samson has etched his name in the record books by becoming the first player to...

When It Was Bradman Versus India

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball...

PIX: India's T20 dominance continues, seal SA series

IMAGES from the fourth and deciding T20I played between South Africa and India in...

Youngest ever! 13-year-old enters IPL auction

Thirteen-year-old India U-19 cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar is the youngest...

Ranji: J&K seal thrilling win over Tripura

Vivrant Sharma and Abid Mushtaq made contrasting fifties in Jammu and Kashmir's...

ICC bans Pakistan's Champions Trophy tour in PoK

The tour was scheduled to start on November 16 and would run through November 24,...

ICC asks BCCI to explain why India won't go to Pak

The ICC has officially asked for a written explanation from BCCI regarding its decision...

Jo'burg Consulate Hosts SKY & Co

'A lovely evening at Joburg. The Consulate General of India, Johannesburg hosted...

How Rahul intends to return to Indian T20 team

Since 2022, he has scored 514 runs in Tests from 12 matches (21 innings) at an average...

Why Team India is loved across the world!

V V S Laxman said the Indian team's aggressive approach is the primary reason behind...

Rohit's Working Hard In Mumbai For Aus

A video shared by his team on Instagram showcases his rigorous workout routine,...

Haryana's Kamboj creates history with Perfect 10

Haryana seamer Anshul Kamboj is only the third bowler in the history of Ranji Trophy to...

Where Aussie Bowlers Will Target Kohli

Sanjay Manjrekar believes the Aussies will likely target Kohli's off-stump, a tactic...

Did Pant Dismiss Bumrah With Bouncer?

Rishabh Pant rolled his arm over, as he challenged Jasprit Bumrah to survive his medium...

Kohli's injury kept under wraps; Rahul hit on elbow

Kohli is struggling for big runs of late and his last Test century was against the West...

England storm to T20 series win over West Indies!

England stormed to the T20 series victory over West Indies with two matches to spare in...

Southee to retire after England Tests but...

Tim Southee is eyeing the third Test against England as his swan song in the format but...

Who Should Replace Rohit As Opener?

K L Rahul or Shubman Gill?

Nitish, Jurel Explore Australia

As the team prepares for the Test series, it's clear they're making the most of both...

Ranji Round-up: Rajasthan, J'khand post massive totals

Rajasthan's Mahipal Lomror put the IPL franchises on alert ahead of the mega auction...

Unpaid T20 WC winnings trigger global cricket storm

The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) is in talks with several boards which...

Champions Trophy tour kicks off in Pakistan

According to a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official, the trophy tour would begin from...

Will Pakistan host Champions Trophy without India?

Pakistan on Thursday said that no back channel diplomacy was going on with India after...

King is back in his territory: Shastri warns Australia

Ravi Shastri believes Virat Kohli has the potential to turn around his poor form and...

Australia crush Pakistan in 7-over thriller

Australia's second-string pace attack produced a first-rate display to sink Pakistan...

Is Sarfaraz Khan Injured?

Sarfaraz Khan was spotted leaving the training session early after being hit on his...

Should Sachin Help India In Australia?

'#TeamIndia could benefit if they have the services of #Tendulkar as the batting...

Revealed! 'Hidden history' behind Gambhir-Ponting feud

Brad Haddin believes he might have insight into the recent exchange of heated words...

Fans Climb Trees To See Kohli Practice

Despite tight security measures, dedicated supporters climbed trees and brought ladders...

Huge blow for South Africa ahead of packed Test summer

South Africa have a chance of reaching the 2025 World Test Championship final but would...

Goa batters break 90 year old Ranji record!

Kauthankar and Bakle's partnership is second only to 624 runs for the third wicket,...

Shami's dream comeback in Ranji Trophy!

Bengal pacer Mohammed Shami, playing his first competitive match after a long injury...

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

Michael Clarke expressed that if star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fail...

Rinku's form a worry as India look to seal series

India have used 12 out of their 15 players in the first three games and it would be...

SEE: Rinku Welcomes You To His New Home

The bungalow is named Veena Palace after his mother.

Kohli, Bumrah's key advice for India's young brigade!

The likes of Yashaswi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sarfaraz Khan, Nitish...

Sanju's Dad Slams Dhoni, Kohli, Rohit...

'There are 3-4 people who wasted 10 years of my son's vital career...captains like...

Ramandeep Does A SKY With First Ball 6

Ramandeep Singh enjoyed a memorable debut as he smashed the first ball of his T20...

PIX: Varma hits maiden T20I ton as India down SA

Tilak Varma stole the show with a spectacular maiden century as India clinched a narrow...

See: Flying ants disrupt play during India's T20 tie!

The third Twenty20 International between South Africa and India was halted early in the...

Ranji Round-up: Shami returns, in action for Bengal

Roundup of matches across the country in the ongoing BCCI Ranji Trophy

Arjun Achieves What Sachin Couldn't

Arjun Tendulkar achieved a feat that even his illustrious father couldn't: A first...

Dhoni, Sakshi Step Out to Vote

Accompanied by wife, Sakshi, and father Pan Singh Dhoni and mother Devki Devi, Thala...

I tried hard to be someone I wasn't: KL Rahul

One of the most stylish batters, Rahul admitted that in his younger days he often tried...

PIX: Kohli, Pant Practice Hard In Perth

The Indian cricket team began practice in right earnest on Wednesday, ahead of their...

Parthiv Patel joins GT coaching staff

Parthiv Patel joins Gujarat Titans' support staff as batting and assistant coach

I've had the edge over Smith: Ashwin

R Ashwin says he has figured out ways to tackle Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith...

Here's why 'keepers will have an impact in BGT

Both Pant, who played a key role in India's series victory last time, and Carey are...

'Why aren't India and Pakistan banned?'

The BCCI has refused to send its team to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy and...

No photos allowed: Kohli's secret net session

Virat, a player often hyped and celebrated on Australian soil, generates headlines,...

TELL US: Can Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

All eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who is perhaps battling the biggest...

'McSweeney shouldn't copy Warner's style'

McSweeney will make his Test debut in the series opener in Perth next week, the...

Get away from cricket: Lee's advice to Rohit, Kohli

both Kohli and Rohit have struggled to find their best form, attracting scrutiny...

Ponting, Langer to ditch Perth Test for IPL auction?

Ricky Ponting and his longtime teammate Justin Langer could potentially miss out...

Ponting's 'prickly character' jibe: Who's the target?

Responding to Gautam Gambhir's jibe at him, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on...

England pacer's temper costs him dear

England pacer Reece Topley has been docked 15% of his match fee for smashing a chair in...

'Sanju Samson Can Be India's Test Opener'

'People should realise he is an impact player, like Virender Sehwag.''You don't expect...

Can Jaiswal survive the Aussie attack?

Jaiswal has made a reputation as one of the most ferocious Test openers in a long time,...

Champions Trophy: Will South Africa be named hosts?

The ICC continued discussions on the Champions Trophy schedule with the participating...

Arshdeep shares insights on death-overs bowling

Young Arshdeep Singh is getting better continuously, and the left-arm seamer has...

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

Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch said that Alex Carey and Rishabh Pant, two...

Lyon has more complete game than Ashwin: Paul Adams

"I think he (Shami) will be a major miss for India, given the Australian conditions....

Will India's Blind cricket team travel to Pakistan?

The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) said the tournament will go ahead on schedule...

Fit-again Shami set for comeback in Ranji Trophy

Mohammed Shami will make his long-awaited comeback to competitive cricket in the Ranji...

Pakistan captain warns Australia...

Pakistan's white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan is confident of winning the upcoming T20...

Mohammad Nabi to retire from ODIs after...

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has announced that he will retire from One-Day...

Full Marks For SKY's Diplomacy

In a video that has gone viral on social media, Yadav, along with team-mate Rinku...

Why did Maharashtra cut cricket security fees?

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday questioned the justification behind reducing and...

Centurion showdown: Can India bounce back against SA?

Indian batting line-up need to get its mojo back against a resurgent South Africa to...

Will Pak Pull Out of Champions Trophy?

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has dismissed the possibility of a 'hybrid model', under...

Will Dhruv Jurel steal the spotlight from Pant?

Paine, who coached Australia A in the recent series against India A, witnessed Jurel's...

Fiery Perth pitch awaits Team India

India will be accorded a tough welcome to Australia as the Optus Stadium pitch for the...

McSweeney gearing up for 'unique' Bumrah challenge

Australia opener Nathan McSweeney is gearing up for a challenging debut against India's...

Aus Papers Celebrate Kohli In Hindi...

Batting maestro Virat Kohli hogged the front pages with the Hindi headline Yugon Li...

Do Our Pacers Need Tips From Pak Pacers?

Pakistan's ODI series victory in Australia showcased the raw pace and skill of their...

'Virat Kohli, the greatest Test captain ever'

Anirudha Srikkanth heaped praise on talisman batter Virat Kohli's captaincy and said...

Don't write off champions: Hussey backs Kohli, Rohit

Michael Hussey backed star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and said that one...

'I wanted...': KL Rahul breaks silence on LSG exit

KL Rahul opened up on his recent exit from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of the 2025...

Anderson to CSK? A match made in cricket heaven?

Michael Vaughan says he "won't be surprised" if retired pacer Jimmy Anderson ends up at...

PCB seeks clarity from ICC over Ind's CT participation

A hybrid model was followed during the Asia Cup last year, when India's matches were...

Gambhir Signals End Of Shardul's...

'It (the decision to pick Nitish ahead of Shardul) is also about moving forward and I...

CSK CEO hints at Dhoni's retirement plans

While the question of whether this will be Dhoni's final season remains unanswered,...

India not concerned about WTC final: Gambhir

'Every series is important, as simple as that, when you are playing for your country..'.

'Keep Gambhir Away From Media'

'Rohit & Agarkar, much better guys to front up for the media.'

Gill, Jaiswal, Siraj, Wash Arrive In Aus

Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Akash...

No confirmation yet on Rohit's availability: Gambhir

K L Rahul or Abhimanyu Easwaran will open the batting for India if captain Rohit Sharma...

'Incredibly tough characters': Gambhir on Kohli, Rohit

Gautam Gambhir put up a stout defence of under-pressure skipper Rohit Sharma and star...

'What has Ponting got to do with Indian cricket?'

Head coach Gautam Gambhir put up a stout defence of under-pressure skipper Rohit Sharma...

My Kid Brother Washington Sundar

'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he...

How Chakravarthy bounced back after 3 tough years

Varun Chakravarthy credited the intense domestic grind and the role clarity provided by...

2nd T20 PIX: Buttler smashes England to thumping win!

England skipper Jos Buttler hammered a superb 83 off 45 balls to steer his side to a...

Hat-trick hero Ferguson lifts NZ to 'insane' T20 win!

Lockie Ferguson became the sixth New Zealander to take a T20 hat-trick as the visitors...

Has Australia Found New Test Opener?

Nathan McSweeney is on the brink of a major debut, set to partner Usman Khawaja as...

How Stubbs handled nerves on mom's birthday...

Chasing the modest total, South Africa were down 86 for seven before Stubbs and Coetzee...

'Two games to go, lot of entertainment...': SKY

Suryakumar Yadav lavished praise on spinner Varun Chakravarthy for his magical figures...

'A special moment': Rizwan lauds Pak's historic win

Mohammed Rizwan said that the win is a special moment for him and lauded his bowlers...

2nd T20I PIX: SA stun India, Varun's heroics in vain

IMAGES from the second T20I in Gqeberha played between India and South Africa on Sunday

Won't suffer without India: Miandad calls for boycott

Pakistan's cricket community also reacted with anger to India's decision as former Test...

'I'm the reason for India's disastrous series'

Ashwin took responsibility for India's poor performance in the series, and acknowledged...

Another blow to Indo-Pak cricket ties

India has not sent its cricket team to Pakistan since 2008 when they last came for the...

Can Bumrah handle captaincy and pace attack?

Ricky Ponting though added that captaincy will be the "hardest thing" for the premier...

Seamers help Pakistan win first ODI series in 22 years

Shaheen and fellow quick Naseem Shah led the way, picking up three wickets apiece...

ICC cancels Champions Trophy schedule launch

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) plans for a high-profile event in Lahore next...

RCB must focus on bettering bowling department: AB

'I think we are going to see him at Punjab Kings'

Australia announce squad for India Test series

Uncapped McSweeney to open with Khawaja in India series

Mushtaq Ali T20s: Prithvi Shaw back in the reckoning!

Prithvi Shaw's inclusion comes as a fresh lease of life for the explosive batter who...

Anvay Dravid in Karnataka probables for Vijay Merchant

Wicketkeeper-batter Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid,...

India won't travel to Pakistan: BCCI informs ICC

BCCI has intimated the International Cricket Council about India's inability to travel...

'Wouldn't be surprised to see Kohli score runs in Aus'

Virat Kohli should not be judged on the basis of his current form, said Australia's...

Ranji: Mulani, Himanshu power Mumbai to big win!

Spinner Shams Mulani (5/71) and Himanshu Singh (4/77) wreaked havoc by sharing nine...

Boucher bowled over by Chakravarthy's magic spell

Varun Chakaravarthy picked up three wickets and gave 25 runs in his four-over and...

'I beat both Rohit and Kohli in the nets'

Himanshu Singh said the confidence stemming from his experience of bowling against...

'No Champions Trophy matches outside Pakistan'

The Pakistan cricket board (PCB) will not stage matches of the 2025 Champions Trophy...

Can India's top-order deliver in 2nd T20I?

Sanju Samson will look to continue his domination of the bowlers but India need more...

Jurel's heroics in vain at MCG

Dhruv Jurel has made a compelling case for inclusion in India's playing XI for the...

Guess Who Saved Botham From The Crocs!

'I was nearly catch of the day for all the crocs and bull sharks.'

Nikhil Chopra's blunt advice for Rohit Sharma & Co

Nikhil Chopra said that India must execute the plans they make during the upcoming...

SA's hopes dashed by Indian fireworks in Durban

South Africa captain Aiden Markram didn't turn away from lavishing praise on India's...

How Gambhir, SKY revived Samson's T20I career

Sanju Samson's blistering century against South Africa marked a turning point in his...

How Sanju Samson Made T20I History!

Sanju Samson continued his dream run in T20I cricket, smashing his second consecutive...

I'm making the most of my form, says Samson

Trying to make maximum utilisation of my current form: Sanju Samson

1st T20 PIX: Samson slams century as India maul SA

Sanju Samson became the first Indian to hit two consecutive hundreds in T20...

NZ Debacle: BCCI's 6-hour meeting with Gambhir, Rohit

Preparation of a turning pitch for the Mumbai Test, resting Jasprit Bumrah and Gautam...

Champions Trophy: 'India not travelling to Pakistan'

'It is never BCCI's call whether to travel to Pakistan but Indian government's. Nothing...

Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory

Punjab, starting the penultimate day on 73/3 and needing 144 more runs, crumbled under...

'Don't Know What Rahul Was Thinking!

K L Rahul's embarrassing dismissal was the talking point as India A's top batters...

Athiya and Rahul's Baby Joy!

The couple shared the joyous news on their Instagram accounts on Friday, accompanied by...

Virat and Anushka's Cozy Dosa Date

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, the power couple of Bollywood and cricket, enjoyed a...

Five-star Rauf routs Australia in 2nd ODI

'I've been bowling here for the Melbourne Stars, I know the pitch, I know the length.'

Should Pujara get Test recall? Yes, says Uthappa

Uthappa also spoke on India's four-match T20I series against South Africa saying the...

Greg Chappell's advice for Rohit, Kohli

Chappell said the upcoming five-match Test series in Australia "will be as much a...

Ex-Australia captain to coach PM's XI against India

Tim Paine captained Australia during India's last two tours Down Under in which the...

Krishna stars before Rahul's bizarre dismissal at MCG

Jurel and Nitish Kumar Reddy then safely saw off the bowling to stay 73 for 5 till...

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'There are a lot of players who have been performing well even before him, so there is...

West Indies pacer Joseph suspended

West Indies coach Daren Sammy had already labelled Joseph's conduct unacceptable and...

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'You have to think positive and play positively only then you will get a positive result.'

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Former chairman of selectors Sandeep Patil feels John Wright's approach of giving a...

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The ICC has rated Chennai's M A Chidambaram Stadium pitch, used for India's Test match...

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Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning and Harmanpreet Kaur were...

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The Pakistan Cricket Board is willing to make 'adjustments' in the schedule of the 2025...

India T20 series boosts SA players' IPL hopes

The T20I series against India comes at an opportune time for South Africa's cricketers...

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Suryakumar Yadav is a big fan of Rohit Sharma's leadership philosophy that inspires him...

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Captaon Suryakumar Yadav, all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel, the only member...

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Shreyas Iyer continued with his red-hot form, smashing a stroke-filled 233 to lead...

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England's pace great James Anderson says he has listed himself for the upcoming IPL...

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An uncapped Easwaran and a 53-Test veteran Rahul, who is known for his ability to bat...

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Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, K L Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya:...

'India will turn things around in time'

The Kiwis, under Latham, became the first visiting side to whitewash India in a...

Jurel vies for selectors' attention with fighting 50

He steered the team away from trouble and kept grinding. His innings of 80 consisted of...

Carty, King guide WI to series win over England

It was England's third successive ODI series defeat since their disappointing World Cup...

Afghanistan crush Bangladesh in landmark match

Bangladesh cruised to 120-2 in the chase led by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and...

Ranji Roundup: Uttarakhand, Himachal off to good start

Roundup of matches across various venues in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25

India A: Can Rahul regain lost touch at MCG?

Rahul will come in place of Baba Indrajith, who scored 9 and 6 and didn't look...

Maxwell's 'beautiful' exit meeting with RCB

Maxwell revealed he received a call from RCB's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, and head...

Shreyas slams ton, sends strong message to selectors

After waiting nearly three years for a first-class hundred, Iyer's form has surged; his...

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Punjab Kings CEO Satish Menon ahead of the IPL Auction said that the goal of the...

Kumble backs Samson to deliver in South Africa

Kumble said it was surprising to see Vijaykumar not being retained by Royal Challengers...

Pant, Jadeja rise in ICC Test rankings

Washington Sundar jumped seven places to move to 46th on the same list for Test bowlers.

Australia get new captain for Pak series

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Ponting predicts India's downfall in BGT

Former skipper Ricky Ponting predicted that the Baggy Greens will dominate the Rohit...

IPL 2025: A star-studded affair, but where's Stokes?

Ben Stokes is notably absent from the list of 1,574 players who have registered for the...

Sandpaper-gate behind him? Warner back as BBL captain

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Warner blasts CA over India ball-tampering cover-up

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Saudi Arabia to host IPL Mega Auction 2025

The mega auction ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 will be held in Jeddah, Saudi...

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Shreyas Iyer returned to defending champions Mumbai's 16-member side for the Ranji...

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Labuschagne, known for his ability to score runs, especially against India, reminisced...

Agni Chopra's dream run continues: Will he make it...?

Agni Chopra domination of bowlers, which has seen his average touching...

Cricket's expansion: Africa aims for IPL-like league

The Africa Cricket Association (ACA) has started dialogue with the Asian Cricket...

India will struggle in Australia: Boland warns

Rahul along with wicketkeeper batter Dhruv Jurel flew early to Australia, and will...

Rohit may quit Tests if...: Srikkanth

India must start planning for Rohit Sharma's successor if the team do not play well in...

ODI Ranking: Harman, Smriti lead India's charge

Harmanpreet Kaur climbed to the joint ninth spot while opener Smriti Mandhana remained...

Rahul's Sweet Birthday Wish for Athiya

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Should Pujara, Rahane Be Recalled?

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'Rohit should not play as captain if...': Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar said if India captain Rohit Sharma misses the first Test against...

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Might awaken a sleeping giant: Hazlewood on Team India

Australian quick Josh Hazlewood expressed that India's rare series whitewash at home to...

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Save Jasprit Bumrah, whose injury-prone body and exceptional skills demand workload...

1st ODI: Cummins captures thriller as Aus edge Pak

In a nail-biting finish at the MCG, Australia clinched a thrilling two-wicket victory...

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'India's 3-0 whitewash will haunt them in Australia'

Australian legends Adam Gilchrist and David Warner have little doubt that Indian...

India's batting EXPOSED against spin

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Australia is going to be a different ball game: Rohit

India's batters must now prepare for the switch from the turning tracks on home soil to...

'Every time I come back to Mumbai...'

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How Sunny Convinced Sachin To...

Solly Adam's persistence, coupled with Sunil Gavaskar's influence, led to Yorkshire's...

The Big Mistakes Which Cost India

Poor batting, poor leadership, clueless coaches...

Saha to retire from cricket at end of season

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Kohli, once dismissing bowlers with ease, now struggles to stay at the crease, while...

Kohli, Rohit, Ashwin The Big Flops...

For India, the biggest disappointment was the poor showing of their senior most players...

Thank You, RR: Buttler bids emotional farewell

Jos Buttler expressed his gratitude towards Rajasthan Royals (RR) after not being...

Resilient Pant speaks out following India's defeat

Rishabh Pant, India's star batter, has finally spoken out following his contentious...

Rahul, Jurel get last-minute call-up for Aus A tour

Senior batter KL Rahul and reserve keeper Dhruv Jurel will be flying to Australia for...

Coach Gambhir under fire after flurry of poor results

Unprecedented series defeats against Sri Lanka and New Zealand have placed Gautam...

Rohit becomes first India captain with unwanted record

Rohit becomes first India captain with unwanted record

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PIX: First time in 91 years! India whitewashed at home

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Experts Slam India's 'Embarrassing' Performance

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While India dominated visiting teams on spin-friendly wickets to put together 18...

Rohit vows a 'very very special' comeback in Australia

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Ajaz Patel's spell: Outwitting Pant and...

Ajaz Patel's match-winning bowling figures of 11 wickets for 160 credited his rhythm...

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PIX: New Zealand humble India for historic sweep!

New Zealand beat India by 25 runs in Mumbai to complete an unprecedented 3-0 series...

Rohit hints at missing first Test against Australia

'Not sure whether I will be going, fingers crossed.'

I was not at my best: Rohit takes blame

Something like this will be a very low point of my career: Rohit Sharma

India lose top spot in WTC table after Kiwi whitewash

India stumbled to second place in the ICC World Test Championship 2025 table after...

Pant's Controversial Dismissal Sparks Debate

Rishabh Pant's fiery innings was abruptly cut short by a controversial LBW decision...

How India's Batters Crumbled at the Wankhede...

New Zealand's bowlers exploited the favorable conditions at the Wankhede Stadium,...

Kishan, umpire clash over ball change; India A lose

India A wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was embroiled in a ball-change controversy,...

Livingstone's century powers England to victory

England captain Liam Livingstone struck a magnificent century to guide the tourists to...

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Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir shared a heartfelt birthday tribute for...

Indian bowling attack is quite phenomenal: Ajaz Patel

New Zealand have just just one wicket and an overall lead of 143 runs in hand but...

One of my better knocks in Test cricket: Shubman Gill

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'Not going to be easy, have to bat well': Ashwin

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin admitted that a chase of around 150 won't be...

PIX: New Zealand crumble but match evenly poised

Images from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between India and New Zealand, in Mumbai, on...

PIX: Gill, spinners give India upper hand on Day 2

Spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin chipped away at the wickets to leave...

LSG coach Langer looking to buy old bunch at auction

LSG released KL Rahul before the team submitted its list of retained players by the...

I don't see myself anywhere other than RCB: Kohli

Kohli will be a key to RCB's success: Andy Flower

Sudarshan hits century but Australia A sniff victory

Flamboyant keeper-batter Ishan Kishan walked into the middle and he looked in the mood...

Nathan McSweeney May Open In India Tests

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Why Aus teen Konstas should not be rushed into Tests

Konstas, Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft among others are looking to get into the...

Pooran grateful to LSG for keeping the faith

Besides thanking the LSG fans for their support, he admitted that he also tries to help...

'Hopefully, we can keep chipping away like Kiwis do'

Mitchell expressed pride on New Zealand's performance as the Kiwis moved closer to...

We aren't yet out of the match: Jadeja

'Firstly, I had this fear... personally I had thought that I won't lose a series in...

Champions Trophy: PCB vows quick visas to Indian fans

Naqvi said that the PCB would like to see Indian fans visit Pakistan and watch the...

IPL: Punjab Kings expected to break the bank for Pant

RCB might show interest in KL Rahul.

Jadeja picks another Test fifer in trying conditions

Jadeja's assessment of the track was also an indicator that possibly Ravichandran...

PIX: India's top order collapse again; NZ in control

IMAGES from the Day 1 of the third Test played between India and New Zealand at the...

PICS: Rohit, Kohli fail after Jadeja takes 5 in Mumbai

Shubman Gill was batting on 31 while Rishabh Pant was not out on one at stumps after...

KKR's new home ground? Agartala stadium in the race

The construction at the international stadium at Narsingarh began way back in 2017 with...

Dhoni Balances Diwali Festivities with IPL Retention

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the cricket icon, celebrated Diwali amidst the excitement of his...

Matt Short eager to lead Australia

Matt Short will have a role in Australia's leadership group during the Twenty20 series...

Sudharsan, Padikkal Rescue India A

A six-wicket haul from pacer Mukesh Kumar helped India A stay in the hunt during their...

Shashank ready to shine under Ponting's guidance

Shashank established himself as a fine finisher for Punjab Kings in the last season...

Rohit Sharma's key role in MI's retention strategy

The five-times champions have retained the quartet of Bumrah, Suryakumar, Pandya and...

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Jasprit Bumrah has viral; Mitchell Santner has a side strain.

What Links 12th Fail & Mizoram Batter?

His pa is famed film-maker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, his ma is celebrated movie commentator...

PIX: NZ players melt under Mumbai's scorching sun

New Zealand's cricketers are facing a tough test of endurance in the third Test against...

India ditch warm-up match, focus on nets for Aus Tour

India were scheduled to begin their tour of Australia with a closed-door warm-up match...

Pooran leads LSG retentions for IPL, pens massive deal

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday announced that they have retained Nicholas...

Gill, Rashid stay put for Gujarat Titans

Gujarat Titans (GT) announced on Thursday that they have retained Shubman Gill, Rashid...

SRH splurge on high-profile retainees for IPL 2025

The Hyderabad-based franchise has retained Klaasen for a whopping amount of Rs. 23...

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Heinrich Klaasen is the most expensive retained player in IPL history.

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A wave of high-profile player releases, including four prominent captains -- Shreyas...

West Indies rout England in rain-hit first ODI

Evin Lewis stroked 94 West Indies cruised to an eight-wicket victory over an...