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Shastri-Srikkanth At MCG After 37 Years

Shastri-Srikkanth At MCG After 37 Years

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

'Great to be back at the G with my World Championship 1985 buddy after 37 years. Goosebumps... @KrisSrikkanth'.

Melbourne daubs a mural welcoming Men in Blue

Melbourne daubs a mural welcoming Men in Blue

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The official Twitter handle of Melbourne City showed some fans painting a mural featuring three of India's highly beloved cricketers, skipper Rohit Sharma, star batter Virat Kohli and all-rounder Hardik Pandya and the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Ashes PHOTO: Brilliant Broad gives hosts the upperhand

Ashes PHOTO: Brilliant Broad gives hosts the upperhand

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Images from Day 4 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Monday.

India vs Pakistan Test at Melbourne Cricket Club?

India vs Pakistan Test at Melbourne Cricket Club?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

MCC expresses interest to host Indo-Pak Test after T20 WC clash success

Fans Paint Melbourne Blue and Green

Fans Paint Melbourne Blue and Green

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Blaring music and thousands of screaming India and Pakistan fans made it to the iconic MCG on Sunday to soak in the carnival-like atmosphere.

Buttler expects fascinating contest as SA beckon

Buttler expects fascinating contest as SA beckon

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'But obviously, Ben trained really well last night. It is great to see him back. He obviously brings a lot on the field and with his presence and leadership skills as well as someone who is always good to turn to," added the wicketkeeper-batter.'

Warner reveals his most cherished moments and unfulfilled dreams

Warner reveals his most cherished moments and unfulfilled dreams

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Warner is poised to wrap up his Test cricket journey with the upcoming third Test against Pakistan at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

'Learnt a lot from Dhoni but...'

'Learnt a lot from Dhoni but...'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

He has learnt a lot from the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni but Ruturaj Gaikwad said he will lean on his own leadership style during the Asian Games.

VOTE! Who Will Win The 2nd Semi-Final?

VOTE! Who Will Win The 2nd Semi-Final?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

England have won the toss and decided to bowl against India in the second T20 World Cup semi-final at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide.

Malan's ton earns England series victory over New Zealand

Malan's ton earns England series victory over New Zealand

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Opener Dawid Malan hit a superb century before Moeen Ali grabbed four wickets as England beat New Zealand by 100 runs in the fourth One-Day International on Friday for a 3-1 series victory.

Smiles After Kiwis Thump Aussies

Smiles After Kiwis Thump Aussies

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

New Zealand next take on Afghanistan in Melbourne on October 26 while Australia play Sri Lanka in Perth on October 25.

How 38,000 Colombian fans made the difference vs Germany

How 38,000 Colombian fans made the difference vs Germany

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Passionate Colombia fans set standard at Women's World Cup

Conway hails partner Allen after New Zealand thrash Australia

Conway hails partner Allen after New Zealand thrash Australia

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

New Zealand's Devon Conway paid tribute to his opening partner Finn Allen for the way he took on Australia's vaunted pace attack as the Black Caps romped to an 89-run victory Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday.

Ranji: Gopal's magic overshadows Dube's brilliance

Ranji: Gopal's magic overshadows Dube's brilliance

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Shivam Dube carried his rich recent form into domestic circuit cracking a rapid fifty but Shreyas Gopal's four-wicket haul ensured that Mumbai were bowled out for 251

Ashes: 'Why can't we just play until...' questions Joe Root

Ashes: 'Why can't we just play until...' questions Joe Root

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

England batter Joe Root advocated for more flexibility in playing regulations and questioned for stopping the game early in the evening.

Pakistan Fans Fill SCG

Pakistan Fans Fill SCG

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The fans were not disappointed as Pakistan defeated New Zealand by seven wickets to march into the final.

Sri Lanka hands cricket ground maintenance to military

Sri Lanka hands cricket ground maintenance to military

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Sri Lanka's military will now take care of the grounds of three cricket stadiums, a move putting the armed forces into the operations of the country's sporting passion and widening an already big role in civilian affairs, officials said on Friday.

Ever Seen The 'Brumbrella' In A Test?

Ever Seen The 'Brumbrella' In A Test?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Three fielders on the off and three on the on, all close to the stumps, designed to intimidate the batter and get him out.

Asian Games cricket gold fuels Olympic ambitions

Asian Games cricket gold fuels Olympic ambitions

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Unlike Asia's other populous giant China, India have never made much of a splash at the Olympics, their seven-medal haul at the Tokyo Games a record for the nation. Adding cricket to the Olympic programme -- as is expected for the 2028 Los Angeles Games -- could help boost the tally.

T20 WC: India v Pakistan, the last over, as it happened...

T20 WC: India v Pakistan, the last over, as it happened...

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 82 guided home to a thrilling win off the last ball against Pakistan.

Women's T20 WC: Harmanpreet doubtful; Vastrakar out of semis

Women's T20 WC: Harmanpreet doubtful; Vastrakar out of semis

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Just hours ahead of India's Women's T20 World Cup semifinal against Australia, the Indian team had a selection headache on their hands as they were dealt a massive injury blow.

Will rain determine the fate of Ashes?

Will rain determine the fate of Ashes?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Rain can be an ally for England, says Stokes ahead of decisive fourth Ashes Test

Will Warner get his desired farewell?

Will Warner get his desired farewell?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

David Warner said he will call time on his Test career after playing against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) next January.

'Writing Warner off is probably the wrong thing to do'

'Writing Warner off is probably the wrong thing to do'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

David Warner retired on 200 after tea in cramped-up exhaustion after tormenting the Proteas in a Melbourne Cricket Ground furnace, quashing all debate about his place in the side.

Kohli holds the key to India's triumph in WTC Final

Kohli holds the key to India's triumph in WTC Final

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Kohli has reached the UK along with Mohammad Siraj, and the team is training at Kent Cricket Ground ahead of the final.

T20 WC: Rain interrupts England-Ireland match

T20 WC: Rain interrupts England-Ireland match

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The start of the match was also delayed by 15 minutes due to rain.

How patience won Australia the 1st Ashes Test

How patience won Australia the 1st Ashes Test

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Australia's Khawaja reins in 'Little Uzzie' to set up Ashes run chase

Mosque set on fire in Haryana's Nuh, brothers beaten up in Gurugram

Mosque set on fire in Haryana's Nuh, brothers beaten up in Gurugram

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

A mosque was set on fire and a short circuit apparently triggered a blaze in another in Haryana's Nuh district, while two brothers belonging to Muslim community were allegedly beaten up in Gurugram by a group of about 30 people, the police said on Thursday.

British PM breaks silence on personal racism struggles

British PM breaks silence on personal racism struggles

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Rishi Sunak speaks of 'sting' of racism growing up in UK

Bairstow slams critics after big-hitting heroics in 4th Ashes Test

Bairstow slams critics after big-hitting heroics in 4th Ashes Test

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Jonny Bairstow slammed four sixes as he helped England post 592 all out in their first innings on Day 3, their highest Ashes innings total on home soil since 1985, giving the hosts a first innings lead of 275.

'Just stay in your crease, it's not that hard'

'Just stay in your crease, it's not that hard'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

'You saw how far down he was ... That's just absolutely taking the mickey. That's not just taking off before I bowl it. He was a metre down the wicket.'

Tearful Warner proud of emotionally draining ton

Tearful Warner proud of emotionally draining ton

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

It was Warner's third double-century following 253 against New Zealand in Perth in 2015 and an unbeaten 335 against Pakistan in 2019.

No Game, No Problem For These Fans

No Game, No Problem For These Fans

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Rain in Australia has been turning into a major nuisance in this T20 World Cup.

VOTE! Who Will Win The T20 World Cup?

VOTE! Who Will Win The T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

The 45 games in the T20 World Cup 2022 will be played in Geelong, Hobart, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne.

'Pakistan drawing inspiration from '92 win over England'

'Pakistan drawing inspiration from '92 win over England'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Pakistan have soaked up stories from the landmark 1992 Cricket World Cup final win over England in the lead up to Sunday's Twenty20 decider and hope to share their own tales of triumph in years to come, team mentor Matthew Hayden said on Friday.

Two-day Test... Was the Gabba wicket unsafe?

Two-day Test... Was the Gabba wicket unsafe?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

South Africa were bowled out for 152 in the first innings at the formerly-named Brisbane Cricket Ground. They were then routed for 99 shortly after tea on day two, leaving Australia needing just 34 runs for a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

2023 World Cup: ICC rejects Pakistan's request!

2023 World Cup: ICC rejects Pakistan's request!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The Pakistan Cricket Board had asked to move its match against Afghanistan from Chennai to Bengaluru and the game against Australia from Bengaluru to Chennai.

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

REWIND: India's 7-0 record vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Will India extend their run to make it 8-0? Or will Pakistan be able to snap the streak?

'You want to play cricket which is not even our game...'

'You want to play cricket which is not even our game...'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The Bombay High Court on Thursday said if parents can buy their children cricket gear then they can buy bottled water too.

Narendra Modi stadium sets new world record!

Narendra Modi stadium sets new world record!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India said the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the biggest crowd attendance during a T20 match.