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'I Told Shreyas To Shut Outside Noise'

'I Told Shreyas To Shut Outside Noise'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'Shreyas Iyer likes a challenge, tough situations, playing against the top teams.'

'Mahibhai is an inspiration to all of us'

'Mahibhai is an inspiration to all of us'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Young batting sensation Devdutt Padikkal sharisays ng a birthday with the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni is 'a great feeling' for him.

'Three successive sixes off Rashid Khan was game changer'

'Three successive sixes off Rashid Khan was game changer'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara lauded skipper Sanju Samson for his three consecutive sixes off one of the best T20 spinners in the world.

'#ThankYouSanga' tributes pour in for Sri Lankan great Sangakkara

'#ThankYouSanga' tributes pour in for Sri Lankan great Sangakkara

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

As the stylish left-hander, Kumar Sangakkara, draws curtains to his illustrious career, here are tributes pouring from him from across the world.

India will benefit from no-non sense guy Gambhir's fresh ideas: Shastri

India will benefit from no-non sense guy Gambhir's fresh ideas: Shastri

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Shastri feels managing the workload of players, especially bowlers, will be Gambhir's biggest challenge.

'There will never be another toe crusher like you again'

'There will never be another toe crusher like you again'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The veteran Sri Lanka fast bowler rattled Bangladesh with a fiery spell in his final ODI, signing off in style with figures of 3/38 in front of his home crowd in Colombo.

Ashwin is the best spinner in the world at the moment: Muralitharan

Ashwin is the best spinner in the world at the moment: Muralitharan

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan feels India's Ravichandran Ashwin is presently the best spinner in the world and his achievements with the ball are a testimony to his greatness.

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Tulsidas Balaram, who passed into the ages last week, was a member of the Indian football team which reached the semis at the Olympics and won an Asian Games gold medal.

Mahela writes an open letter to Aravinda de Silva

Mahela writes an open letter to Aravinda de Silva

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Mahela Jayawardena pays a heartfelt tribute to newly inducted ICC Hall of Famer Aravinda de Silva.

Can't see another fast bowler matching: Broad heaps praise on Anderson

Can't see another fast bowler matching: Broad heaps praise on Anderson

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

England pace legend Stuart Broad lauded former teammate James Anderson for becoming the first-ever pacer to complete 700 Test wickets, saying that one should "marvel at his skill" besides talking about his dedication and mental resilience.

Ganguly to captain Libra Legends in MCL

Ganguly to captain Libra Legends in MCL

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was on Tuesday named captain and ambassador of Libra Legends in the upcoming Masters Champions League to be played in Dubai and Sharjah from January 28 to February 13. Ganguly will lead a team which will have South African iconic all-rounder Jacques Kallis, left-arm spinner Nicky Boje, English spinner Graeme Swann, Aussie speedster Shaun Tait, spinner Brad Hogg, Netherlands allrounder Ryan ten Doeschate among others.

'Kohli will break Sachin's record of 100 international tons'

'Kohli will break Sachin's record of 100 international tons'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Akhtar who is currently playing in the Legends League Masters in Qatar, also wants that India and Pakistan to play in the finals of the Asia Cup and World Cup.

From ball girl to Indian legend, Jhulan ready to walk into sunset

From ball girl to Indian legend, Jhulan ready to walk into sunset

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

'I have played two World Cup finals but couldn't win the trophy. That remains my only regret.'

Tendulkar bats for India's young brigade

Tendulkar bats for India's young brigade

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

Sachin Tendulkar threw his weight behind the youngsters in the Indian team who failed terribly during the tri-series in Sri Lanka, but asked them to minimise mistakes and learn to respond to situations swiftly.

Jayawardene predicts winner of India vs Australia Test series...

Jayawardene predicts winner of India vs Australia Test series...

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Mahela Jayawardene believes Australia have a chance of beating India in their own backyard in the four-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy series, which begins in Nagpur from Thursday.

50th century...The legend of Kohli continues to grow!

50th century...The legend of Kohli continues to grow!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The Indian skipper joined South African great Hashim Amla as the fastest to 50 centuries in international cricket in 348 innings.

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'Man, what a player!' 'The ease in which he batted brought out a kind of awe in us.'

The Mystery Lady At The IPL Auction

The Mystery Lady At The IPL Auction

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Kaviya Maran is the co-owner of the Sunrisers Hyderabad team.

Football legend Chhetri drops retirement hint

Football legend Chhetri drops retirement hint

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

There is speculation about his retirement and the Indian captain happily responds with a smile that 'I don't know yet'.

Gavaskar frisked at Eden Gardens

Gavaskar frisked at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar was on Thursday frisked by security men along with Sri Lanka's Russel Arnold while entering the Eden Gardens Stadium for the fourth One-dayer in Kolkata on Thursday.

After Saha, Ishant out of reckoning?

After Saha, Ishant out of reckoning?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Has the long due transition phase kicked in for India's Test team?

Kohli becomes first captain to score six double tons

Kohli becomes first captain to score six double tons

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

The 29-year-old Kohli, who had emulated Rahul Dravid with his previous double century in Nagpur, on Sunday equalled Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag for most double hundreds for India in Tests.

Cricket: CA under fire over Smith's BBL absence

Cricket: CA under fire over Smith's BBL absence

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Netherlands' Kingma gets four-match suspension for ball-tampering.

'Lanka never groomed Sanga, Mahela's replacements'

'Lanka never groomed Sanga, Mahela's replacements'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

He has been roped in to arrest the downslide in Sri Lankan cricket and Asanka Gurusinha's assessment of the fall is quite simple -- not grooming anyone to fill in Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara's shoes.

Here's where Sanga and Clarke finished in the ICC Test rankings

Here's where Sanga and Clarke finished in the ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

India captain Virat Kohli fell out of the top-10 while Ashwin climbed up the bowlers and well as the all-rounders' chart

PHOTOS: A tribute to Sangakkara as he walks into sunset

PHOTOS: A tribute to Sangakkara as he walks into sunset

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Kumar Sangakkara, who rose to become one of the greatest Sri Lankan to have played the game, walked out to bat for one final time in international cricket amid a standing ovation at the P Sara Oval and guard of honour by the visiting Indian team.

Where the legend of Padmavati still lives

Where the legend of Padmavati still lives

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

In photos: A journey through Chittorgarh.

BCCI to felicitate batting legend Sehwag

BCCI to felicitate batting legend Sehwag

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is planning to felicitate Virender Sehwag during the upcoming four-match Test series against South Africa.

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

This is his 'Test' and for Kohli, a century to mark a 'century' is something he would be craving

What Malinga The Slinga Told Royals

What Malinga The Slinga Told Royals

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'In T20, you only have to bowl 24 balls, which works in our favour, but it's also important to trust your instincts as to which variations can work in which situations.'

Clare Connor takes charge as MCC's first female president

Clare Connor takes charge as MCC's first female president

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Connor's nomination was announced by her predecessor, Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara, at the Annual General Meeting last year but she had to wait for a year to take charge due to COVID-19.

Agarkar joins Delhi Capitals as assistant coach

Agarkar joins Delhi Capitals as assistant coach

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Agarkar joining Delhi Capitals also ends speculation that he may join the Indian team as a bowling consultant.

To make it to Team India, a dream come true: Sakariya

To make it to Team India, a dream come true: Sakariya

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Chetan Sakariya reflects on his journey in India colours during the recent limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka.

Shane Warne, God of Spin, Dead At 52

Shane Warne, God of Spin, Dead At 52

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Warne's management released a brief statement saying that he passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand.

Indo-Pak series: Sharif has given Pakistan approval to play in Lanka?

Indo-Pak series: Sharif has given Pakistan approval to play in Lanka?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

According to sources, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has given his nod to Pakistan to play a bilateral series against India in Sri Lanka.

'India have got a very good spin attack at the moment'

'India have got a very good spin attack at the moment'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Blaming their woeful performance to the 'transition phase', Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan said it is advantage India in the ongoing series and they would take couple of years to rebuild the team.

Charges don't contain any allegations pertaining to fixing: Jayasuriya

Charges don't contain any allegations pertaining to fixing: Jayasuriya

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya on Tuesday refused to comment on the International Cricket Council's charge of non-cooperation in an ongoing anti-corruption probe.

Is Rohit the perfect captain to lead India to 3rd World Cup title?

Is Rohit the perfect captain to lead India to 3rd World Cup title?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Laid-back Rohit best man to lead India to third WC title: Ponting

Jadeja records special double in Indore

Jadeja records special double in Indore

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Becomes only the second Indian to take 500 wickets and score 5,000 runs in international cricket.

India's real Test will come outside sub-continent: Gavaskar

India's real Test will come outside sub-continent: Gavaskar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Hailing India's series levelling win against Sri Lanka in the second Test as a start of a bright future, former captain Sunil Gavaskar said that the Virat Kohli-led side not only looks "determined" but has also found the right balance in all departments.