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Exclusive! Ajinkya Rahane on Kohli, Kumble, the Windies

Exclusive! Ajinkya Rahane on Kohli, Kumble, the Windies

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

'Virat and I have good understanding in the middle.' 'The West Indies is a good team and we all respect them.' 'Grabbing the momentum will be key and that is why the start of the series is very important.'

Revealed! Why Dhoni has failed the Test

Revealed! Why Dhoni has failed the Test

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Under Dhoni's captaincy, India has won just 2 out of 21 away Tests while losing 13 Tests.

Stats: Kohli first Indian skipper to hit two double centuries in Tests

Stats: Kohli first Indian skipper to hit two double centuries in Tests

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Statistical highlights on day two of the third cricket Test between India and New Zealand, in Indore, on Sunday.

Phillip Hughes: A summary of what was a promising career

Phillip Hughes: A summary of what was a promising career

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Here is a fact-box on Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes, who died on Thursday. He was 25.

Meet the World Cup players

Meet the World Cup players

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta profiles the cricketers playing the World Cup 2019.

Bowlers used to be scared when bowling to Sehwag: Harbhajan

Bowlers used to be scared when bowling to Sehwag: Harbhajan

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

As Virender Sehwag called time on his international career, Harbhajan Singh recalls the memories of playing alongside the swashbuckling right-hander, whom he met a long time ago during the Under-16 days and has been good friends since then.

Adelaide T20: Kohli, Raina make it a memorable day for India

Adelaide T20: Kohli, Raina make it a memorable day for India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

The India cricket team recorded a comprehensive 37-run win over Australia in the first T20 at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday, and take a 1-0 lead in the three match T20 series. Here are the statistical highlights of the match...

Cricketers who lost their battle to the Big C

Cricketers who lost their battle to the Big C

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

On Thursday morning, the world woke up to the news of the death of iconic New Zealand cricketer Martin Crowe. A teenage prodigy, who went on to carve an illustrious career with his superlative batting and smart captaincy, lost his three-year long battle against cancer at the age of 53. Unfortunately, Crowe is among a few famous cricketers who battled to beat cancer but didn't survive the fight.

Stats: Anderson, Bell sizzle for England

Stats: Anderson, Bell sizzle for England

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Statistical highlights of the ICC Champions Trophy's Group A match between England and Australia in Birmingham.

India must address batting collapse in slog overs

India must address batting collapse in slog overs

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

India's batting at the death is one grey area that skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni would like to address.

Soccer Extras: AC Milan banned from Europa League

Soccer Extras: AC Milan banned from Europa League

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Tendulkar's advice, captaincy crafted Kohli's Test batting

Tendulkar's advice, captaincy crafted Kohli's Test batting

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Why Virat Kohli puts his 141 at Adelaide ahead of the 235 in Mumbai.

In Clarke's absence, Steve Smith must lead against India, say Aussie greats

In Clarke's absence, Steve Smith must lead against India, say Aussie greats

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

As serious doubts remain over Michael Clarke's participation in the first Test against India, Steven Smith is being seen by many as a front-runner to lead Australia in the regular skipper's absence.

Bangladesh, a Test nation still struggling to find footing

Bangladesh, a Test nation still struggling to find footing

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Consistency is a word unknown to Bangladesh.

One of Bollywood's top designers turns director

One of Bollywood's top designers turns director

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'This film can be taken to the world.' 'I don't think cinema needs a particular language to understand it...' 'Salman has given me everything I have.' 'Whatever I am today is because of him.' 'Hopefully, one day, I will direct a film with him.'

Cricket Buzz: Australia name master blaster Finch new T20 captain

Cricket Buzz: Australia name master blaster Finch new T20 captain

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Australia have named swashbuckling batsman Aaron Finch captain of the Twenty20 cricket team, replacing George Bailey, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Monday.

'The last 15 or 20 Tests have been an incredible part of my life'

'The last 15 or 20 Tests have been an incredible part of my life'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Brendon McCullum's singular contribution to New Zealand cricket extends far beyond the pyrotechnics with the bat which attracted a new generation to the game and helped make the 2015 World Cup such a spectacular success.

Australian PM Turnbull claims victory in tight election

Australian PM Turnbull claims victory in tight election

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

The most important people to thank are the Australian people because we have resolved this election," Turnbull said.

Cricket Buzz: Here's Ponting's favourites for World Cup

Cricket Buzz: Here's Ponting's favourites for World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Ponting shrugged off Australia's injury worries and the idea of there being risk in rushing Smith and Warner into the team.

Football Briefs: Gabriel Jesus extends Man City stay until 2023

Football Briefs: Gabriel Jesus extends Man City stay until 2023

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

2015: Indian cricket went from despair to deliverance

2015: Indian cricket went from despair to deliverance

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Test series victories over Sri Lanka and South Africa ensured Virat Kohli could justify the team's failures earlier in the year.

Cricket Buzz: Watson in Australia's T20 squad for South Africa

Cricket Buzz: Watson in Australia's T20 squad for South Africa

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Injury-prone all-rounder Shane Watson has been named in Australia's 13-man squad for Twenty20 matches against South Africa next month as he recovers from a calf strain.

Prem Panicker: A stutter no more, in a modest chase

Prem Panicker: A stutter no more, in a modest chase

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

'When Dhoni walked in, India needed 105 to win with 32 overs to play. The situation called for calm, nerveless, ice-cold execution without necessitating any adrenalin-fueled impestuosities -- the sort of situation that is the Indian captain's spiritual home.'

Kohli will take Indian cricket places

Kohli will take Indian cricket places

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

From winning the Under-19 World Cup to becoming Test captain, Virat Kohli has made rapid strides in international cricket. Pradeep Sangwan, his team mate from junior cricket, writes about the man they fondly call 'Cheeku'

Mirpur ODI Stats: Man of the Moment! Mustafizur Rahman

Mirpur ODI Stats: Man of the Moment! Mustafizur Rahman

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Check out the statistical highlights of the first cricket One-day international between India and Bangladesh.

Is IPL no longer the world's top T-20 contest?

Is IPL no longer the world's top T-20 contest?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The IPL, all of a sudden, may have some catching up to do with the Big Bash.

Kohli's 211 and Rahane's 188 propels India to a huge total

Kohli's 211 and Rahane's 188 propels India to a huge total

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Indian skipper Virat Kohli hammered a listless New Zealand attack with a superlative double hundred as the hosts piled up a mammoth 557 for five on the second day of the third Test in Indore, on Sunday.

Why Australia are most-deserving World champions

Why Australia are most-deserving World champions

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

- 'Always strong at the psychological game, the Aussies put the pressure on the opponents, knew how to handle the pressure themselves and exploited virtually every situation to their advantage' - 'They are firmly and categorically told never to allow success to go to their heads. You don't find Australian cricketers getting even a little complacent'

McCullum legacy much more than pyrotechnics

McCullum legacy much more than pyrotechnics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

While the triple century against India and an away series win over West Indies were the highlights of his career, Brendon McCullum said it was the camaraderie of the dressing room that would linger longest in his memory.

Football Briefs: Chhetri winner in running for 2017 AFC Cup Goal of Tournament

Football Briefs: Chhetri winner in running for 2017 AFC Cup Goal of Tournament

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

PHOTOS: Raina ton stretches India's unbeaten run in World Cup

PHOTOS: Raina ton stretches India's unbeaten run in World Cup

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Photos of the World Cup game between India and Zimbabwe being played in Auckland

Football Extras: Mourinho to get his own TV show in Russia

Football Extras: Mourinho to get his own TV show in Russia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

These INSANE death-defying stunts will leave you gasping!

These INSANE death-defying stunts will leave you gasping!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

A look at those who treat the idea of putting their life at risk as FUN!

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The International Cricket Council released the provisional squads of the 12 teams for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand on Friday. However, co-hosts Australia and minnows Ireland decided against releasing the provisional list although they submitted 30 names to the parent body within the stipulated deadline.

World Cup: Gutsy NZ ready for mighty Australia in summit clash

World Cup: Gutsy NZ ready for mighty Australia in summit clash

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

It will be the biggest day in the history of Trans-Tasman cricketing rivalry when four-time champions Australia will be pitted against a highly committed bunch from New Zealand in the final of the ICC World Cup at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.

'Steyn deserves to be mentioned with reverence among greats'

'Steyn deserves to be mentioned with reverence among greats'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Former Australian tear-away pacer Rodney Hogg, says why India don't have a chance to retain the World Cup.

He liked to play his shots, whether on 0 or 99

He liked to play his shots, whether on 0 or 99

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

'Ravi Shastri told me he would go miles, and pay, to enjoy Vishy make 20 than to watch someone scoring an inelegant, laborious, 200.'

Team India needs Kohli at No 4, says Viv Richards

Team India needs Kohli at No 4, says Viv Richards

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Virat Kohli's form may have taken a hit since dropping to number four in the batting order, but West Indian legend Sir Viv Richards feels the marauding cricketer should continue in the position if that is what the Indian team requires.

PHOTOS, Day 3: Kohli, Rahul strike tons as Australia spill catches

PHOTOS, Day 3: Kohli, Rahul strike tons as Australia spill catches

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

India captain Virat Kohli and opener Lokesh Rahul led India to safer shores, scoring centuries as Australia dropped catches -- Joe Burns and captain Steven Smith the culprits -- on Day 3 of the fourth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday. Check out some images from the day's play.

Kohli only second skipper to post twin tons on captaincy debut

Kohli only second skipper to post twin tons on captaincy debut

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Statistical highlights of the fifth and final day of the first Test between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval.