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PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

A private funeral service was held for Warne's closest friends and family in Melbourne last week but all were invited to Wednesday's televised memorial where his father Keith mourned the loss of "a loving and caring son" and his former team mates remembered a fierce and mischievous competitor.

Bradman's missing 4 runs found?

Bradman's missing 4 runs found?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2008

Sixty years after Sir Don Bradman ended his Test career with a batting average of 99.94, a cricket statistician claims that he has found the "missing" four runs that would take the Australian legend's average to the magical 100 mark.

'Why is Mankading looked in a negative way?'

'Why is Mankading looked in a negative way?'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik finds it extremely unfair that the legendary Vinoo Mankad's name is used in a negative manner for a dismissal which is absolutely 'legal'.

'If Pujara is the new Wall, then Cook is Bradman'

'If Pujara is the new Wall, then Cook is Bradman'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

England off-spinner Graeme Swann reckons, if India's new No 3 batsman is the new 'Wall' then England captain Alastair Cook is the new Bradman.

Gavaskar's almighty praise for RCB's outgoing captain Kohli

Gavaskar's almighty praise for RCB's outgoing captain Kohli

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

'He has given RCB that kind of profile, that brand recognition that very (few) cricketers have given to their franchise'.

Is Gayle the greatest T20 batsman?

Is Gayle the greatest T20 batsman?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

In T20 cricket Gayle, perhaps, holds the same place that Don Bradman has in Test cricket.

Rohit betters Bradman for Test average at home

Rohit betters Bradman for Test average at home

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

The record was previously held by Bradman, who had an average of 98.22 across 50 innings at home in which he scored 4322 runs.

Cricket Australia addresses 73-0 gender gap in statues

Cricket Australia addresses 73-0 gender gap in statues

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Cricket Australia marked International Women's Day by committing to addressing gender imbalances in the game, including the lack of statues of female cricketers around the country.

Kohli leads wishes as Virender Sehwag turns 42

Kohli leads wishes as Virender Sehwag turns 42

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Also, he is the only Indian with two Test triple tons.

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

This is a huge honour for Tendulkar, who retired from international cricket eight years ago in 2013

Gayle creates history with second triple ton

Gayle creates history with second triple ton

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

West Indies opener Chris Gayle on Tuesday became the fourth batsman in Test history to score two triple hundreds, after slamming an entertaining 333 in the first Test against Sri Lanka, in Galle.

'Free ball' for bowlers: Check out Ashwin's suggestion

'Free ball' for bowlers: Check out Ashwin's suggestion

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Ravichandran Ashwin came up with an unique suggestion to stop batsmen from leaving their crease early, by awarding a 'free ball' for bowlers similar to the 'free hit' delivery which is given to batsmen when the bowlers overstep.

Another world record for Virat Kohli

Another world record for Virat Kohli

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Rajneesh Gupta gives all the numbers in another record breaking day in the skipper's career.

The Bradman puzzle and its Mumbai connection

The Bradman puzzle and its Mumbai connection

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

A Mumbai man did a cricket puzzle in three days that had troubled Sir Don Bradman for about two decades.

Tendulkar is better than Bradman: Harbhajan

Tendulkar is better than Bradman: Harbhajan

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Eulogising milestone man Sachin Tendulkar for his historic One-Day International double hundred, India's star off-spinner Harbhajan Singh reckons his illustrious team mate is better than Australian great Sir Don Bradman.

Starc strike delivers Harmison moment in Ashes opener

Starc strike delivers Harmison moment in Ashes opener

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Mitchell Starc's first ball of the match was as good as Steve Harmison's was poor, a full yorker which went behind the legs of hapless England opener Rory Burns and swung into the base of his stumps

Bradman is the greatest: Waugh

Bradman is the greatest: Waugh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Sachin Tendulkar can come only second, after legendary Don Bradman in the list of all-time great cricketers, according to former Australia captain Steve Waugh.

Gambhir has no great records, just a lot of attitude: Afridi

Gambhir has no great records, just a lot of attitude: Afridi

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'Gambhir behaves like he's a cross between Don Bradman & James Bond. In Karachi, we call guys like him saryal (grumpy). It's simple, I like happy, positive people. Doesn't matter if they are aggressive or competitive, but you have to be positive & Gambhir wasn't'

Coming soon: A 'Tendulkar Drive', 'Kohli Crescent' and 'Dev Terrace'

Coming soon: A 'Tendulkar Drive', 'Kohli Crescent' and 'Dev Terrace'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

A new housing estate is luring buyers with a 'Tendulkar Drive', 'Kohli Crescent' and 'Dev Terrace'.

Shane Warne's career highlights

Shane Warne's career highlights

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Factbox on former Australian spinner Shane Warne, who died on Friday at the age of 52.

Shoaib Akhtar criticises Pakistan's bowlers

Shoaib Akhtar criticises Pakistan's bowlers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Pakistani bowlers failed to put pressure on the hosts and failed to pick wickets.

Here's why captain Kohli is King

Here's why captain Kohli is King

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Run machine Virat Kohli is the second fastest to 25 Test centuries after Australian great Don Bradman.

Here's what Hardik Pandya must learn from Stokes...

Here's what Hardik Pandya must learn from Stokes...

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Hardik Pandya could take a cue from Ben Stokes' bowling during the ongoing series

PHOTOS, 3rd Ashes Test: England get a pounding at MCG on Boxing Day

PHOTOS, 3rd Ashes Test: England get a pounding at MCG on Boxing Day

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test played in Melbourne on Sunday.

'100 years on, Sir Don still the greatest'

'100 years on, Sir Don still the greatest'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

Praising the batting style of Don Bradman, Australia's modern-day 'Mr Cricket' Mike Hussey is adamant that the legend would have been twice as good as any other batsman if he were playing today.

Warne auctioning 'baggy green' to raise funds for bushfire victims

Warne auctioning 'baggy green' to raise funds for bushfire victims

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Australian sports figures and several international tennis players who arrived in the country for tournaments ahead of the Australian Open have raised funds in support of relief and recovery efforts for victims.

Hogg's controversial statement on legendary Bradman

Hogg's controversial statement on legendary Bradman

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Don Bradman would not have been as successful today, says Rodney Hogg.

Sachin@20: Different strokes

Sachin@20: Different strokes

Rediff.com15 Nov 2009

A look at Sachin Tendulkar through the years as he completes 20 years in international cricket.

Laxman and Sehwag's mutual admiration club

Laxman and Sehwag's mutual admiration club

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'Laxman made wonderful contribution to Indian cricket'

'Positive' Ashwin pragmatic about injuries

'Positive' Ashwin pragmatic about injuries

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Ashwin missed three Test matches on the tour of Australia due to a left-sided abdominal strain, something that also made him miss a Test match in England.

Bradman cookies launched in India

Bradman cookies launched in India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

Will Virat Kohli eclipse the 1,000 runs' barrier?

Will Virat Kohli eclipse the 1,000 runs' barrier?

Rediff.com26 May 2016

With Virat Kohli set to eclipse the 1,000 runs' barrier, Rajneesh Gupta presents the top scorers in a series/tournament and the run-machine's performance in IPL-9.

NBA: Grizzlies set record with 73-point winning margin

NBA: Grizzlies set record with 73-point winning margin

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The Grizzlies, who had nine players score in double figures, stretched their winning streak to three. They managed the record blowout despite the absence of their leading scorer, Ja Morant, who is sidelined due to a knee injury.

Kohli tops Bradman, Tendulkar & Sehwag in run spree

Kohli tops Bradman, Tendulkar & Sehwag in run spree

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Virat Kohli surpassed Australian batting legend Don Bradman after amassing the most 150-plus scores as captain in international cricket, on Day 2 of the second Test against South Africa.

England look to crash Australia's pink ball party

England look to crash Australia's pink ball party

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

England face a rejuvenated Australian team who have turned day-night cricket into a competitive advantage, winning all eight of their Tests under lights dating back to the format's 2015 debut.

Unstoppable Smith closes in on Bradman!

Unstoppable Smith closes in on Bradman!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The Australia captain is at the top of the Test rankings for almost two years. His batting average of 62.32 is second only to Don Bradman.

Laxman's 281: India's best against the Aussies?

Laxman's 281: India's best against the Aussies?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Rajneesh Gupta surveys the batting landscape in India-Australia Test encounters.

Dhawan joins Bradman with century before lunch on Day 1

Dhawan joins Bradman with century before lunch on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Shikhar Dhawan became the first Indian player to score a century in Test cricket before lunch on the opening day, joining an esteemed list of former cricketers, including the legendary Don Bradman.

PHOTOS: Sangakkara's 10th double ton puts Sri Lanka ahead

PHOTOS: Sangakkara's 10th double ton puts Sri Lanka ahead

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Kumar Sangakkara struck a sparkling 221 to move to the second spot in the all-time list of Test double centurions as Sri Lanka grabbed lead before declaring their first innings on day four of the first Test against Pakistan on Saturday.

Sehwag's amazing career in numbers

Sehwag's amazing career in numbers

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Rajneesh Gupta presents Virender Sehwag's amazing international career in numbers.