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Inside RCB's failed plan to tackle Mayank Yadav's pace

Inside RCB's failed plan to tackle Mayank Yadav's pace

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'Our plan was simple... use his (Mayank) space against him'

WPL: Luke Williams replaces Ben Sawyer as RCB head coach

WPL: Luke Williams replaces Ben Sawyer as RCB head coach

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Australia's Luke Williams will take over as the head coach of the Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of the second season of the Women's Premier League.

RCB's auction picks were to help with home games

RCB's auction picks were to help with home games

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

RCB head coach Andy Flower too was happy with the acquisitions.

T20 World Cup: Pitch concerns over India-Pakistan match in New York

T20 World Cup: Pitch concerns over India-Pakistan match in New York

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The Nassau County ground's pitch in New York has become a concern in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Gambhir frontrunner as BCCI rejects Aussie coach claims

Gambhir frontrunner as BCCI rejects Aussie coach claims

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'The reports circulating in certain media sections are completely incorrect.'

IPL 2024: What's Going Wrong For RCB?

IPL 2024: What's Going Wrong For RCB?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Once again, RCB are looking on course to finish without a trophy after losing six out of their first seven games.

Broad fires first salvo ahead of Ashes

Broad fires first salvo ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Broad, 36, said the new approach has been a "breath of fresh air".

How Pooran is cementing his place as Lucknow's finisher in IPL

How Pooran is cementing his place as Lucknow's finisher in IPL

Rediff.com14 May 2023

With his unstoppable performance as Lucknow's finisher, Pooran is making a name for himself in the IPL.

Flower named Afghanistan team consultant for T20 WC

Flower named Afghanistan team consultant for T20 WC

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

The T20 World Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates and Oman from October 17.

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passes away

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak passes away

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak died on Sunday at the age of 49.

Disappointed with crowd and umpiring: SRH's Klaasen

Disappointed with crowd and umpiring: SRH's Klaasen

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Avesh Khan bowled what looked like a beamer to Abdul Samad and Totre didn't adjudge it a no-ball. SRH called for a DRS but to their horror, Barde also ruled it in favour of the bowling team

One Record After Another On First Day

One Record After Another On First Day

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra scoring centuries in the same game is the first instance of two Kiwi batters scoring a century each in a World Cup match. It was also the first time two Kiwi batters scored a century each on World Cup debut.

World Cup PIX: Centurions Conway, Ravindra guide Kiwis to stunning win over England

World Cup PIX: Centurions Conway, Ravindra guide Kiwis to stunning win over England

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

PHOTOS from the ICC World Cup opener played between England and New Zealand at Ahmedabad on Thursday

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'Vinoo Mankad's legacy has been to tell the aspiring Indian cricketer to believe in oneself. He was a great proponent of self-belief. He was the one who kept saying to me that you need to keep scoring runs and keep at it. When you get a 100, let that be the knock on the selector's door.'

Saurabh Walker: New Zealand banking on Indian analyst for World Cup

Saurabh Walker: New Zealand banking on Indian analyst for World Cup

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Shaping strategies to suit different oppositions and venues will be key for every team during the World Cup and New Zealand have an Indian, who is familiar with conditions and owns the data to assist them -- Saurabh Walkar, their performance analyst.

ECB advertises for separate Test and ODI Head Coaches

ECB advertises for separate Test and ODI Head Coaches

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The England cricket board (ECB) look set to return to a split coaching set-up after inviting applications for two new head coaches, following Chris Silverwood's resignation.

After the Titans and Giants Clash

After the Titans and Giants Clash

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Glimpses of the players and coaches mingling after the Gujarat Titans-Lucknow Super Giants game at the Wankhede stadium on March 28, 2022.

Yuvraj to play in Abu Dhabi T10 tournament

Yuvraj to play in Abu Dhabi T10 tournament

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

One of the reasons Yuvraj retired was that he wanted to play in leagues around the world and have "some fun". At the moment, the BCCI doesn't allow an active cricketer to take part in a foreign league.

I'm a finisher but I can bat through in tough situations: Shahrukh

I'm a finisher but I can bat through in tough situations: Shahrukh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'If I played that 5 balls in the end in the 20th over, we could've scored 20 runs more which would have been a tight game I guess'

Australian Wright joins Punjab Kings as bowling coach

Australian Wright joins Punjab Kings as bowling coach

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Damien Wright has worked with Australian Big Bash League sides Hobart Hurricanes and the Melbourne Stars and also served as the bowling coach of New Zealand team.

Why Afridi is the most misunderstood cricketer...

Why Afridi is the most misunderstood cricketer...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Former Zimbabwe captain and ex-England coach Andy Flower believes that Shahid Afridi's reputation in the media is 'misleading' and described the Pakistan skipper as an excellent leader.

Flower should bridge gap with KP: Strauss

Flower should bridge gap with KP: Strauss

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Former England captain Andrew Strauss feels that chief coach Andy Flower "genuinely has to want to bridge the gap" with comeback man Kevin Pietersen or else there will be some challenges for the visitors.

ICC keeps tab as Afghanistan prepares for T20 WC

ICC keeps tab as Afghanistan prepares for T20 WC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

There were reports that the ICC could forbid Afghanistan from participating in the showpiece event if the team decides to play under the Taliban flag amid the ongoing turmoil in the country.

England secure coach Flower's future with new deal

England secure coach Flower's future with new deal

Rediff.com3 May 2011

English cricket officials secured the continuing presence of national coach Andy Flower after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Tuesday they had agreed a new contract with the Zimbabwean.

'Pietersen isn't the victim, it's the England cricket team that is'

'Pietersen isn't the victim, it's the England cricket team that is'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Andrew Strauss has said English cricket could be damaged by the "madness" surrounding the publication of Kevin Pietersen's autobiography.

'Cricket is bad politics...things change overnight'

'Cricket is bad politics...things change overnight'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

His anger at the English cricket administration and the then coach Andy Flower notwithstanding, Kevin Pietersen says he hasn't been too wise himself even though he is far from being the "villain" that he was made out to be before being sacked.

Gambhir back in IPL as Lucknow franchise's team mentor

Gambhir back in IPL as Lucknow franchise's team mentor

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir was on Saturday appointed mentor of the new Lucknow franchise for IPL 2022.

Gambhir's faith in Badoni pays off for LSG

Gambhir's faith in Badoni pays off for LSG

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'Yes, there has been little struggle for three years, I did not get a chance from Delhi, because of which I enhanced my game, have tried new shots, learnt new shots and that has helped me in T20s.'

My God, she's beautiful: Anderson on Stuart Broad in his book

My God, she's beautiful: Anderson on Stuart Broad in his book

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Anderson revealed this in his new book, 'Bowl. Sleep. Repeat.'

Gilchrist sets a new world record

Gilchrist sets a new world record

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

When Olonga 'bounced Tendulkar out' in Sharjah...

When Olonga 'bounced Tendulkar out' in Sharjah...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Olonga wasn't a cricketing great, not even Zimbabwe's best during the golden era of the country's cricket, but the beaded hair, a slinging action and a mean bouncer to get Sachin Tendulkar out on a lifeless Sharjah track made him a household name in India.

We wanted Flower to play on: ZCU chief

We wanted Flower to play on: ZCU chief

Rediff.com1 May 2003

Peter Chingoka denied suggestions that Flower had faced the sack over human rights protests.

Crazy fans in Pakistan set for a dose of international cricket

Crazy fans in Pakistan set for a dose of international cricket

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

World XI captain Faf du Plessis on Monday said that their tour of Pakistan is not just about playing a series but way bigger than that where the crazy fans get a dose of top flight international cricket.

'There are improvements to be made with regards to DRS'

'There are improvements to be made with regards to DRS'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

England coach Andy Flower allowed himself a rare smile after his side retained the Ashes but the decision review system is prompting headaches and he wants the authorities to sort it out.

Strauss steps down as ECB director of cricket

Strauss steps down as ECB director of cricket

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Former England captain Andrew Strauss has stepped down from his position as director of cricket and will take up a more flexible role with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), the 41-year-old announced on Wednesday.

Flower is contagiously sour, infectiously dour, claims Pietersen

Flower is contagiously sour, infectiously dour, claims Pietersen

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen claims Andy Flower was a power-crazy coach, who presided over a regime of bullying and 'had it in for me' throughout his five-year reign in charge of the national side.

Flower to step down as England coach after return Ashes series

Flower to step down as England coach after return Ashes series

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

England team director Andy Flower will reportedly step down from his post after the end of the return Ashes series starting in November in Australia.

Pietersen open to England return if ECB chief Giles quits

Pietersen open to England return if ECB chief Giles quits

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

As fanciful a scenario as it may seem but Kevin Pietersen says he could yet be open to the idea of coming out of retirement to play for England again if ECB boss Giles Clarke exits the scene.

Can India extend England's losing run in Test cricket?

Can India extend England's losing run in Test cricket?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

England aim to avoid a third consecutive series defeat and ease the pressure on captain Alastair Cook when they host India in a five-Test series for the first time since 1959, starting in Nottingham on Wednesday.