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When Ranveer Made Johnny Depp Smile

When Ranveer Made Johnny Depp Smile

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Ranveer Singh made his fans proud as he received a special honour at the Red Sea Film Festival 2023.

Secret to India's success- It's not Rohit's captaincy

Secret to India's success- It's not Rohit's captaincy

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

I don't think Rohit has been superior as captain, his bowlers did the trick: Graeme Swann

Hussain tells England, 'look at your game and improve'

Hussain tells England, 'look at your game and improve'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

'Look at the opposition. Like in anything in life, try and learn. Why did we collapse? Why Crawley keeps getting starts and keeps getting out? Ben Duckett, got a brilliant 150, gave a charge when the ball was too new.'

Bazball added to Collins dictionary

Bazball added to Collins dictionary

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'Bazball' refers to the risk-taking style of play adopted by the England team under Test coach Brendon McCullum.

'Who is this? It could be anyone random': Bashir ignored McCullum's Eng selection call

'Who is this? It could be anyone random': Bashir ignored McCullum's Eng selection call

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

A few days ago, when young England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir saw a missed call from a New Zealand dialling code number, he ignored it thinking it could be from "anyone random".

All that work in Abu Dhabi allowed us to come back from that big deficit: Pope

All that work in Abu Dhabi allowed us to come back from that big deficit: Pope

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope, whose sensational 196 formed the core of England's 28-run win over India in the first Test in Hyderabad, said on Sunday that he practiced those sweeps and reverse sweeps extensively before arriving on these shores.

Nathan Lyon slams Bazball: 'It's a load of s***!'

Nathan Lyon slams Bazball: 'It's a load of s***!'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Australia's star bowler Nathan Lyon rubbished suggestions that 'Bazball', the aggressive style of cricket displayed by England's Test team, has revolutionized the game.

Former militants to make sanitary pads in Assam

Former militants to make sanitary pads in Assam

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Former women militants are being trained in making sanitary napkins by the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) administration, with commercial production of a unit expected to commence soon.

Stokes has changed cricket in a lot of respects: Pope

Stokes has changed cricket in a lot of respects: Pope

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

England captain Ben Stokes has changed the game of cricket in a "lot of respects", says batter Ollie Pope, as the maverick all-rounder gears up for his 100th Test appearance in a couple of days' time.

Elvis Hasn't Left The Building... He's In Cannes

Elvis Hasn't Left The Building... He's In Cannes

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis got a 10-minute standing ovation at the Cannes film festival.

Even if we go down against India, it will be in style we want to: McCullum

Even if we go down against India, it will be in style we want to: McCullum

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'Bazball' has changed the dynamics of England's batting approach in Test cricket and their Kiwi coach Brendon McCullum is very clear that irrespective of outcome, his team won't deviate from its aggressive tactics against India in the five-Test series, where most tracks will offer substantial turn.

Ashes showdown: Stokes vows to stick with 'Bazball' style

Ashes showdown: Stokes vows to stick with 'Bazball' style

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Stokes ruled out discarding that 'Bazball' approach in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston from Friday.

England's Bazball Vs India's Jam-ball

England's Bazball Vs India's Jam-ball

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

On Sunday, India became the fastest team to score 100 runs in Test cricket, achieving this milestone in a mere 12.2 overs during their second innings against the West Indies in the second Test at Trinidad.

Enjoy theatre of playing against India: Stokes ahead of 100th Test

Enjoy theatre of playing against India: Stokes ahead of 100th Test

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

England captain Ben Stokes tried hard to be self-effacing on the eve of his 100th Test appearance, saying "milestones are what they are" but he is looking forward to the "theatre" that would come with playing the marquee game against a star-studded India.

Stokes' Masterstroke: How England's inexperienced spinners silenced doubters

Stokes' Masterstroke: How England's inexperienced spinners silenced doubters

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Spinners selected gives us best opportunity to beat India: Ben Stokes

Shubman Gill will have a terrific World Cup: Nayar

Shubman Gill will have a terrific World Cup: Nayar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Abhishek Nayar has seen both Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh from close quarters as the assistant coach at the Kolkata Knight Riders, and has little doubt that the duo will be at the forefront of the team's journey through the transition.

Ashes: Anderson says not retiring 'any time soon'

Ashes: Anderson says not retiring 'any time soon'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

James Anderson, who turns 41 on Sunday, is England's leading wicket taker in Tests with 690 dismissals.

Why Bairstow is now scoring tons of runs...

Why Bairstow is now scoring tons of runs...

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Star England batter Jonny Bairstow has credited his sensational run of form in the past five Test innings, including the two against India, to freedom from COVID-19 protocols and role clarity under new head coach Brendon McCullum.

Why Moeen decided against England Test return

Why Moeen decided against England Test return

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

England all-rounder Moeen Ali said he has closed the door on a return to Test cricket after having an "honest" conversation with coach Brendon McCullum.

I think the way they're going about it is exciting: Travis Head

I think the way they're going about it is exciting: Travis Head

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Travis Head likes the way England skipper Ben Stokes and Head coach Brendon McCullum are leading the English Test team.

Australia hails Cummins in 'rope-a-dope' win over England

Australia hails Cummins in 'rope-a-dope' win over England

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Australian media hailed Pat Cummins' batting heroics as the final blow of a "rope-a-dope" strategy that delivered a thrilling two-wicket win over England

Ashes: Shouldn't panic, Lyon's plans to tackle 'Bazball'

Ashes: Shouldn't panic, Lyon's plans to tackle 'Bazball'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Ahead of the Ashes, Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon urged his teammates to remain calm in the face of the 'Bazball' threat.

Bazball approach needed to turn around Eng's fortunes: Moeen

Bazball approach needed to turn around Eng's fortunes: Moeen

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'We've been playing aggressive cricket throughout since 2015 and done it quite well. Probably the lack of that way of cricket has cost us a little bit in this tournament.'

Ponting's shock admission: Offered England coaching role

Ponting's shock admission: Offered England coaching role

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Ponting said he was approached by Rob Key, who was then appointed as the English Cricket Board's new director of men's cricket.

Bomb hoax at Google office in Pune; caller held

Bomb hoax at Google office in Pune; caller held

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

A man, who allegedly made the call in an inebriated state, has been traced to Hyderabad and apprehended from there, they said.

Pat Cummins joins KKR camp

Pat Cummins joins KKR camp

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

His presence will be a big boost for KKR whose next game is on April 6 against the Mumbai Indians and Cummins will be expected to play in that match.

'Flat, fast' wickets on Stokes' wishlist for Ashes showdown

'Flat, fast' wickets on Stokes' wishlist for Ashes showdown

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Ben Stokes wants to bombard Australia with express pace, while also banking on typically seaming home conditions, when the arch-rivals clash during the Ashes later this year.

How England is thriving under McCullum's positive approach

How England is thriving under McCullum's positive approach

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Broad said 'Baz' McCullum had already made a difference.

Can England's bowlers cope without Archer, Leach?

Can England's bowlers cope without Archer, Leach?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

England's bowling attack will struggle to bowl out Australia in the Ashes if they prepare flat wickets

Evergreen Anderson is addicted to cricket, says Broad

Evergreen Anderson is addicted to cricket, says Broad

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

It will be Anderson's 10th Ashes campaign and Broad said he was still champing at the bit to get going.

Ashes: 'These decisions aren't just a rash thought'

Ashes: 'These decisions aren't just a rash thought'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

England will not change their attacking philosophy in the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's this week.

Can really stick one on them! Bullish Robinson predicts easy win

Can really stick one on them! Bullish Robinson predicts easy win

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Ahead of the Ashes, England fast bowler Ollie Robinson was confident that the hosts could clinch a comfortable win against the visitng Australian side.

2 Days After Globes, Elvis' Daughter Dies

2 Days After Globes, Elvis' Daughter Dies

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

She was at the Golden Globes on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, on hand to celebrate Austin Butler's award for playing her father.

When Deepika WOWED Ranveer... and Cannes!

When Deepika WOWED Ranveer... and Cannes!

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Deepika Padukone's regal look at Cannes.

Stokes scripts history, breaks Brendon McCullum's record

Stokes scripts history, breaks Brendon McCullum's record

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

During the third day of the opening Test against New Zealand, England skipper Ben Stokes entered the history books as he broke Brendon McCullum's record.

South Africa not sure how to deal with 'Bazball'

South Africa not sure how to deal with 'Bazball'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

South Africa are not sure how they are going to deal with England's new aggressive approach to playing Test cricket with coach Mark Boucher saying on Monday they will adopt a wait-and-see attitude when the first match starts at Lord's on Wednesday.

Will India-Aus adopt 'Bazball' approach in WTC Final?

Will India-Aus adopt 'Bazball' approach in WTC Final?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

India have recalled Ajinkya Rahane to reinforce their batting line-up, which will have to be at its best to negate the Australian attack.

Ashes: 'Bazball' faces biggest test against World Champs

Ashes: 'Bazball' faces biggest test against World Champs

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

England's latest version of cricket is set for its biggest test as they face world champions Australia in a bid to reclaim the Ashes.

The Cannes Quiz

The Cannes Quiz

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Can you identify these celebs at the screening of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis at the Cannes film festival?

Here's how McCullum helped Pope to overcome fear of getting out

Here's how McCullum helped Pope to overcome fear of getting out

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Ollie Pope has credited head coach Brendon McCullum