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Clarke should be prepared to hear the death knell of his Test career

Clarke should be prepared to hear the death knell of his Test career

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Clarke now averages 16.71 for the series, the worst performer among Australia's recognised batsmen who have played more than two Tests in the series.

Will it be sweet homecoming for Rahane, Kulkarni at Wankhede?

Will it be sweet homecoming for Rahane, Kulkarni at Wankhede?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Well-rested and rejuvenated Mumbai Indians would seek to turn the tables on travel-weary Rajasthan Royals.

World Cup warm-up: Maxwell, Warner tons crush India

World Cup warm-up: Maxwell, Warner tons crush India

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

India's preparations for the cricket World Cup suffered a jolt as Australia thrashed the defending champions by 106 runs with Glenn Maxwell and David Warner striking blistering centuries in their first warm-up game in Adelaide.

Saina enters in Orleans Masters semifinals

Saina enters in Orleans Masters semifinals

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The London Olympic bronze medallist will face either Denmark's Line Christophersen or compatriot Ira Sharma for a place in the finals at the Super 100 event, which is a part of BWF's revised Olympic qualification events.

IPL 9: Winners... in a lost cause!

IPL 9: Winners... in a lost cause!

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Most of these incredible performances came against one team -- the Gujarat Lions.

PHOTOS: Suryakumar takes KKR over the line in thrilling win over Pune

PHOTOS: Suryakumar takes KKR over the line in thrilling win over Pune

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Ajinkya Rahane cracked a superb half-century to power Rising Pune Supergiants to a competitive 160-5 against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Sunday.

IPL PHOTOS: Brilliant Tripathi powers Pune to victory

IPL PHOTOS: Brilliant Tripathi powers Pune to victory

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Rookie batsman Rahul Tripathi played a breathtaking knock of 93 to single-handedly power Rising Pune Supergiant to a four-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.

'I have been trying to get my batting right in all three forms'

'I have been trying to get my batting right in all three forms'

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Steven Smith, who is playing for Rajasthan Royals in this season's Indian Premier League, feels he has matured as a Test batsman.

Why are Indians underperforming in IPL 12?

Why are Indians underperforming in IPL 12?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

You do wonder why this is so, especially because top Indian players earn significantly higher amounts than their international counterparts with similar or greater ability. Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Players in the IPL so far.

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Athletics: Gong takes shot gold on scorching day

Athletics: Gong takes shot gold on scorching day

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Valerie Adams chalks up another medal for the mums.

Dhoni takes responsibility for failed chase in Canberra

Dhoni takes responsibility for failed chase in Canberra

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Taking full responsibility for the inexplicable collapse against Australia in the fourth ODI, in Canberra, on Wednesday, captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said he should have steered the team home after fluent centuries from Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli.

Take a look at World Cup's HAT-TRICK men

Take a look at World Cup's HAT-TRICK men

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

List of players who have claimed hat-tricks in the Cricket World Cup.

Ball tampering row won't affect brand IPL: Parthiv

Ball tampering row won't affect brand IPL: Parthiv

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The brand value of Indian Premier League will not get affected by the recent ball tampering scandal that rocked the cricketing world, feels Royal Challengers Bangalore wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel.

Lead conceded, but Pujara reckons India won the mini battles on Day 2

Lead conceded, but Pujara reckons India won the mini battles on Day 2

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

The Indian batsmen have been outwitted by Australian spinners in the ongoing Test series but Cheteshwar Pujara insists that there is "nothing wrong" with their batting line-up.

World Cup 2019: The Most Valuable Players

World Cup 2019: The Most Valuable Players

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Players of World Cup 2019.

Watson's 'trick' in vain as Hyderabad crush Rajasthan

Watson's 'trick' in vain as Hyderabad crush Rajasthan

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Shane Watson claimed a hat-trick as Rajasthan Royals restricted Sunrisers Hyderabad to a 134 for 9 in the IPL match in Ahmedabad on Thursday. However, his effort was in vain as Hyderabad came back with a vengeance to dismiss the former champions for 102 and win by 32 runs for only their third victory this season.

India's poor fielding and good pitch helped Australia: Warner

India's poor fielding and good pitch helped Australia: Warner

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Australian opener David Warner on Tuesday said that a good pitch coupled with India's poor bowling and fielding helped Australia.

K L Rahul is still MVPI

K L Rahul is still MVPI

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's 50 Most Valuable Players up to Match 25.

PHOTOS, Day 1: Vijay's century caps India's dominance at Gabba

PHOTOS, Day 1: Vijay's century caps India's dominance at Gabba

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Images from Day 1 of the second Test between India and Australia played at the Gabba on Wednesday

2014 IPL Auction: How the teams stand after Day 1

2014 IPL Auction: How the teams stand after Day 1

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

India's batting ace Yuvraj Singh commanded the highest price, Royal Challengers Bangalore paying a massive 14 crore for him, while Dinesh Karthik was a surprise pick at 12.5 crore by Delhi Daredevils.

Security concerns force Australia to postpone Bangladesh tour

Security concerns force Australia to postpone Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Cricket Australia said an independent security assessment confirmed there is a risk of terrorism in Bangladesh targeting Australian nationals.

MCG Test: Bowlers put England in command against Australia

MCG Test: Bowlers put England in command against Australia

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

A resurgent England attack tore through Australia's batting lineup with six wickets in the final session to leave the hosts reeling at 164 for nine at the close of the second day of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday.

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: Kohli's brilliance carries India to semi-finals

WORLD T20 PHOTOS: Kohli's brilliance carries India to semi-finals

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

India sealed a semi-final berth in the World Twenty20 after defeating Australia by six wickets in a do-or-die Group 2 match in Mohali.

Rayudu's blast helps Mumbai down Rajasthan

Rayudu's blast helps Mumbai down Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Ambati Rayudu blasted a quickfire half-century to help Mumbai Indians overcome Rajasthan Royals by eight runs in their Indian Premier League match at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, on Friday.

Why Ben Stokes is the most effectual utility cricketer...

Why Ben Stokes is the most effectual utility cricketer...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The astronomical fee paid for Ben Stokes at the IPL auction is a confirmation of his status as the modern game's finest all-rounder.

IPL: Delhi Daredevils hope to get lucky on home turf

IPL: Delhi Daredevils hope to get lucky on home turf

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Hoping to end their 10-match losing streak in the IPL cricket tournament, Delhi Daredevils will look to turn their fortunes around on home turf when they take on an upbeat Rajasthan Royals at the Feroz Shah Kotla.

CSK, Rajasthan return but RCB aim to lift their first IPL trophy

CSK, Rajasthan return but RCB aim to lift their first IPL trophy

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

However, if anyone has unfinished business over a decade of IPL, it is India captain Virat Kohli. He made his intent amply clear earlier this week.

'There's a nice rough area for Lyon to exploit tomorrow'

'There's a nice rough area for Lyon to exploit tomorrow'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

He may have made scoring look easy on the Adelaide track by notching centuries in each innings, but David Warner insisted that the pitch isn't placid anymore and his team is determined to take all 10 Indian wickets on the final day and win the first Test on Saturday.

Australia trounce Pakistan, set up semi-final with India

Australia trounce Pakistan, set up semi-final with India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Australia romped into the semi-finals of the cricket World Cup, trouncing Pakistan by six wickets in the third quarter-final at the Adelaide Oval on Friday. They will meet defending champions India, who beat Bangladesh, in the second semi-final slated for March 26.

PIX: Salah 'tricks'; Bayern, Club Brugge, Napoli in last 16

PIX: Salah 'tricks'; Bayern, Club Brugge, Napoli in last 16

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

World Cup 2019: Rohit Sharma Most Valuable Player

World Cup 2019: Rohit Sharma Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Players at World Cup 2019.

PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea shocked; Manchester City go top

PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea shocked; Manchester City go top

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

PHOTOS: Clinical Australia too good for gritty Pakistan

PHOTOS: Clinical Australia too good for gritty Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Photos of the third quarter-final match between Australia and Pakistan being played at the Adelaide Oval on Friday

Dhoni blames new ball bowlers for India's loss

Dhoni blames new ball bowlers for India's loss

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Indian captain Mahendra Singh blamed his opening bowlers for the four-wicket loss against Australia in their cricket tri-series match in Melbourne.

Jofra Archer continues to be MVP

Jofra Archer continues to be MVP

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's 50 Most Valuable Players up to Game 46.

Lord's in Numbers: India's worst defeat under Kohli

Lord's in Numbers: India's worst defeat under Kohli

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the Lord's Test.

No loyalty to team, there's loyalty to money now: Steve Waugh

No loyalty to team, there's loyalty to money now: Steve Waugh

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The 'loyalty to money' which Twenty20 leagues around the world are promoting has made it impossible for any country to strike the perfect balance between all three formats of cricket, says former Australian captain Steve Waugh.

Five-star Ashwin beats Hadlee's record

Five-star Ashwin beats Hadlee's record

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

An all-round effort from Team India saw the hosts bundle out Australia for 112 runs and record a superb 75-run win on Day 4 of the 2nd Test in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Here are the statistical highlights from Day 4 of the match.