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DK named in star-studded commentary panel for 'The Hundred'

DK named in star-studded commentary panel for 'The Hundred'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Presenters Andrew Flintoff, Kass Naidoo, Zainab Abbas, and Jacqueline Shepherd will lead the coverage. They will be joined by cricketing stars from around the world, including Dinesh Karthik, Stuart Broad

Natarajan awaits next challenge as he dons Test whites

Natarajan awaits next challenge as he dons Test whites

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Natarajan was added to the Test squad for the remaining two Test matches against Australia on January 1.

Paine an outstanding leader; will continue for some more time: Langer

Paine an outstanding leader; will continue for some more time: Langer

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Badminton's governing body (BWF) said on Wednesday it will work with Thai health authorities to ensure "comfortable" COVID-19 testing conditions at the Thailand Open after Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth was left with a bloody nose following a test.

Australian cricket greats in awe of 'influential' Kohli

Australian cricket greats in awe of 'influential' Kohli

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

'If you have a captain of India who is not interested in Test cricket that will impact the scene. Virat loves Test cricket, he champions Test cricket, and while that's happening India will play Test cricket.'

PICS: Australia take charge of 3rd Test with lead of 197

PICS: Australia take charge of 3rd Test with lead of 197

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Australia were on 103 for 2 in the second innings, a lead of 197 runs, at the close of play on the third day of the third Test against India, in Sydney, on Saturday.

Mayank Agarwal recalls Test debut at MCG

Mayank Agarwal recalls Test debut at MCG

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Mayank made his longest format debut against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, 2018.

Rohit needs to be little more selective with his shots: Rathour

Rohit needs to be little more selective with his shots: Rathour

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

India batting coach Vikram Rathour said Rohit Sharma needs to be a 'little more selective' with his shot selection after the opener was dismissed playing the pull shot for the second time in the Test series against England.

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh bounce back to beat Oman

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh bounce back to beat Oman

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Bangladesh overcame a minor scare to keep their T20 World Cup 2021 hopes alive with a 26-run win over hosts Oman.

'Gutted' Root calls on teammates to show pride

'Gutted' Root calls on teammates to show pride

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

It was a bitter pill for James Anderson and England's bowlers, who had battled hard to limit Australia to 267 and give their batsmen a chance to set the home side a chase.

MCG Test: Australia wary of India's 'dangerous players'

MCG Test: Australia wary of India's 'dangerous players'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Australian captain Tim Paine said a 'proud' cricketing nation like India is not going to roll over in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne like they did in the series opener in Adelaide and singled out KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant as potential threats.

Steve Smith run-out my best ever: Jadeja

Steve Smith run-out my best ever: Jadeja

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was ecstatic after running Steve Smith out with a direct hit in the ongoing third Test against Australia, calling it his "best ever" fielding effort which he can watch any number of times.

How Shastri motivated Siraj to stay back in Australia after father's death

How Shastri motivated Siraj to stay back in Australia after father's death

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

India pacer Mohammed Siraj revealed that words of encouragement from head coach Ravi Shastri during the team's tour of Australia made him change his mind about returning home after his father's death.

PIX: Vihari, Pant hit hundreds in tour match to stake claim

PIX: Vihari, Pant hit hundreds in tour match to stake claim

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Rishabh Pant and Hanuma Vihari put themselves in the reckoning for next week's first Test with contrasting hundreds as India thoroughly dominated Australia A on Day 2 of the day-night practice match, in Sydney, on Saturday.

Paine hints Warner may play third Test against India

Paine hints Warner may play third Test against India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Australia captain Tim Paine on Tuesday hinted that opener David Warner could play the third Test against India, while the young Will Pucovski is also not far from returning to competitive cricket.

PICS: India trounce Australia in second Test to level series

PICS: India trounce Australia in second Test to level series

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between Australia and India, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Tuesday.

Rayudu reported for suspect bowling action

Rayudu reported for suspect bowling action

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

The part-time spinner must now have his bowling action tested within 14 days but can continue to bowl at the international level until the test results are out.

'Fiesty India thoroughly deserved Lord's win'

'Fiesty India thoroughly deserved Lord's win'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Strauss has also called for a change in England's top-order after another disappointing show by the batsmen.

'Shame the series has to end on such a low note'

'Shame the series has to end on such a low note'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore, which is captained by India skipper Virat Kohli, said the right decision has been taken.

'King Vihari' takes down Supriyo in style!

'King Vihari' takes down Supriyo in style!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

India's batting ace Hanuma Vihari responded to Babul Supriyo's outrageous tweet in his trademark style.

Skipper Elgar leads from front as Proteas score 218-5

Skipper Elgar leads from front as Proteas score 218-5

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

South Africa were in early trouble, after a brief rain delay at the start of play, when Aiden Markham went without scoring in the second over of the day.

Test Rankings: Kohli loses second spot to Smith

Test Rankings: Kohli loses second spot to Smith

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Smith (900 points) is placed second behind New Zealand captain Kane Williamson (919).

Surgery completed, will return soon with a bang: Jadeja

Surgery completed, will return soon with a bang: Jadeja

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The BCCI had confirmed that the all-rounder will be consulting a hand specialist in Sydney before he returns to India.

Pink Ball Test: Will Kohli's wait for 71st ton end at Chinnaswamy?

Pink Ball Test: Will Kohli's wait for 71st ton end at Chinnaswamy?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Virat Kohli would hope for a turnaround when India take on an under-prepared Sri Lanka in the second Test in Bengaluru

Australia captain Paine fined for dissent

Australia captain Paine fined for dissent

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Paine admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by David Boon

Injured Prithvi Shaw ruled out of first Test

Injured Prithvi Shaw ruled out of first Test

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The batsman suffered a 'lateral ligament injury' when he fell trying to take a catch in the tour opener.

Warne was never a 'fan' of sports science

Warne was never a 'fan' of sports science

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'This modern-day recovery, matchups, data, sports science, I'm not sure. I would've said just let me be.'

'Struggling' Smith 'wanted to put Ashwin under pressure'

'Struggling' Smith 'wanted to put Ashwin under pressure'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Australia batting mainstay Steve Smith says he was looking to put Ravichandran Ashwin under pressure while batting on the opening day of the third Test in Sydney.

Cotton will be first woman to umpire global cricket final

Cotton will be first woman to umpire global cricket final

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

New Zealander Kim Cotton is set to become the first woman to umpire the final of a major global cricket tournament after being appointed for the Women's Twenty20 World Cup decider at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Injury-ravaged India eye improbable win at The Gabba

Injury-ravaged India eye improbable win at The Gabba

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

India may have not won the third Test, but the team which has turned into an 'injury-ravaged' outfit walked out of the SCG with heads held high. The roar of a jubilant comeback from the Indian side will undoubtedly be echoed in the SCG stands for years to come.

'If you can't respect players, don't come to stadiums'

'If you can't respect players, don't come to stadiums'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan condemned the racial abuse at Sydney Cricket Ground

Pant's dismissal was turnaround moment: Pujara

Pant's dismissal was turnaround moment: Pujara

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara says the dismissal of wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was the turnaround moment on Saturday, the third day of the ongoing third Test against Australia, at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Stadium intruder 'Jarvo69' banned for life from Headingley

Stadium intruder 'Jarvo69' banned for life from Headingley

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

YouTuber Daniel Jarvis aka 'Jarvo69', who intruded into the field of play during the third Test at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds and the previous match at Lord's, has been banned for life on charges of security breach.

PIX: How India fought back to pull off an amazing draw at SCG

PIX: How India fought back to pull off an amazing draw at SCG

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

A resolute Ravichandran Ashwin and a hamstrung Hanuma Vihari battled pain and a hostile Australian bowling attack while displaying the largely extinct art of Test-saving batsmanship to snatch a remarkable draw for India in the third Test, after Rishabh Pant raised visions of an improbable victory, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, on Monday.

India retain second spot in ICC WTC rankings

India retain second spot in ICC WTC rankings

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

India bagged 30 points for their eight-wicket win. They are placed second with 390 points

Rohit to join Indian squad on Wednesday

Rohit to join Indian squad on Wednesday

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'We're excited about Rohit coming back. Spoke to him yesterday, he's waiting to join the team.'

Siraj's brother delighted after pacer shines in debut Test

Siraj's brother delighted after pacer shines in debut Test

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'I am very happy, he delivered an amazing performance as he took five wickets, in both the innings combined and that too, in his debut match. So, it is a very big achievement.'

Tendulkar wants review of this aspect of DRS...

Tendulkar wants review of this aspect of DRS...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The DRS system needs to be thoroughly looked into by the @ICC, especially for the 'Umpires Call'," Tendulkar tweeted on Monday.

PICS: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Day 1

PICS: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Day 1

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and India at the SCG, on Thursday.

MCG to pay tribute to Dean Jones on Boxing Day Test

MCG to pay tribute to Dean Jones on Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Boxing Day Test will witness a special tribute to former Australia batsman Dean Jones

Hogg bats for Shaw to play 2nd Test

Hogg bats for Shaw to play 2nd Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

His technique against swing bowling has also come under scrutiny with a few greats of the game, including Sunil Gavaskar and Ricky Ponting, calling for his ouster from the team.