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Can Root break Tendulkar's run record?

Can Root break Tendulkar's run record?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Tendulkar, the most prolific international run scorer in cricket history, holds the record for the most runs in the game's longest format with a tally of 15,921.

Buttler picks Suryakumar as Player of T20 World Cup

Buttler picks Suryakumar as Player of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Suryakumar Yadav is the third-highest scorer in the T20 World Cup with 239 runs at a strike rate of 189.68.

PICS: Mitchell makes a splash as New Zealand hit their stride

PICS: Mitchell makes a splash as New Zealand hit their stride

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge on Friday.

South Africa women create history

South Africa women create history

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Beat England to reach maiden Women's T20 World Cup final in Cape Town on Friday.

2nd Test: Brook, Root hammer New Zealand on Day 1

2nd Test: Brook, Root hammer New Zealand on Day 1

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Brook has now scored four centuries in his past five Tests

2nd ODI: No fireworks this time as England beat Netherlands

2nd ODI: No fireworks this time as England beat Netherlands

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Any chance of breaking the ODI batting record they set on Friday were banished as the Dutch won the toss and batted first.

'Player obstruction should come under third umpire's watch'

'Player obstruction should come under third umpire's watch'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

England captain Jos Buttler declined to appeal for obstructing the field, however, saying later that he had not seen the incident clearly and wanted to avoid controversy at the start of the series.

Buttler reveals why England didn't appeal against Wade obstruction

Buttler reveals why England didn't appeal against Wade obstruction

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Buttler said he was asked by the on-field umpires whether he intended to appeal but decided to let the moment pass.

Playing last in group stage can benefit England: Buttler

Playing last in group stage can benefit England: Buttler

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

England cricket captain Jos Buttler said his team retained an advantage playing last in the final round of group matches at the Twenty20 World Cup as they will know exactly what is needed in terms of net run-rate to reach the semi-finals.

Pakistan give a strong reply on Day 2

Pakistan give a strong reply on Day 2

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

James Anderson nearly got Abdullah caught behind on 64 but replays confirmed the ball had touched the ground before nestling in the glove of a diving Ollie Pope.

Root has Ashes century in his sights in Melbourne

Root has Ashes century in his sights in Melbourne

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Captain Joe Root has already plundered an English record 1,630 Test runs in 2021 and has two half-centuries in the Ashes series so far with 89 in Brisbane and 62 in Adelaide as his side slipped to two heavy defeats.

Who could win World Cup's Golden Boot?

Who could win World Cup's Golden Boot?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

An overview of contenders in the race for top scorer at the 2022 World Cup.

England win Multan thriller to clinch series in Pakistan

England win Multan thriller to clinch series in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Pakistan looked in the hunt before being all out for 328 in the second session on day four of the contest.

No red ball in my bag at the minute, says Jos Buttler

No red ball in my bag at the minute, says Jos Buttler

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

England's new white-ball captain Jos Buttler has downplayed the prospect of becoming an opener for the Test team after he was touted for the role by ex-Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara.

PIX: Head, Warner hit tons as Australia whitewash England

PIX: Head, Warner hit tons as Australia whitewash England

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Australia, fuelled by hundreds from Travis Head and David Warner, crushed England by 221 runs in the third One-Day International to sweep the series in front of largely empty stands at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

Pele says he remains 'strong' amid cancer battle

Pele says he remains 'strong' amid cancer battle

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Brazilian soccer great Pele said on Saturday he was "strong" and grateful for the widespread support he has been receiving after being hospitalized in Sao Paulo earlier this week as he battles colon cancer.

2nd T20: How India overwhelmed England to take series

2nd T20: How India overwhelmed England to take series

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Bhuvneshwar (3-15) rocked England early in their pursuit of 171

Williamson rues 'embarrassing' drop

Williamson rues 'embarrassing' drop

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

'Credit to the way England played, they put us under pressure. They played beautifully, hats-off to England, they were clinical.'

Pakistan's Azam is ICC Men's Cricketer of The Year

Pakistan's Azam is ICC Men's Cricketer of The Year

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

A haul of eight hundred and 17 fifties during the calendar year was Babar's best of his career to date.

Deschamps says the collective force is with France

Deschamps says the collective force is with France

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

"There are other steps and it starts on Wednesday. Let's be happy with what we've done tonight even if it's not enough. At least we broke the (defending champions') curse," he added.

EPL PIX: Kane brace propels Spurs; Forest out of drop zone

EPL PIX: Kane brace propels Spurs; Forest out of drop zone

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday

England on top in Multan despite Abrar brilliance

England on top in Multan despite Abrar brilliance

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

England cemented their position by finishing day two on 202-5 riding fifties by Ben Duckett and Harry Brook.

Playing all formats will become tough, says De Kock

Playing all formats will become tough, says De Kock

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Quinton de Kock says it will become difficult for players to participate in all three formats

De Villiers, Barty To Tee Off In June

De Villiers, Barty To Tee Off In June

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Cricket legend A B de Villiers is set to pick up a set of golf clubs and tee off with former tennis World No 1 Ashleigh Barty at the Icons Series golf event in the US.

Why captain Buttler 'didn't enjoy' England's win vs SL

Why captain Buttler 'didn't enjoy' England's win vs SL

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

England qualified for the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals with a nervy victory over Sri Lanka by four wickets in their final Super 12 match on Saturday.

Root defends toss decision, bowling choices after Gabba defeat

Root defends toss decision, bowling choices after Gabba defeat

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

England captain Joe Root defended his decision to bat first in the opening Ashes Test against Australia and stood by the selections in their bowling unit despite going down to a heavy nine-wicket defeat at the Gabba on Saturday.

'Future looks secured for the Indian Team'

'Future looks secured for the Indian Team'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Former England captain Michael Vaughan praised India captain Yash Dhull, who scored a century to help his team rout Australia by 96 runs and to enter the final of Under-19 World Cup.

'Stokes victim of crazy schedule'

'Stokes victim of crazy schedule'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'Stokes is done with one format aged 31, which can't be right, really.'

Anderson Follows In Lala Amarnath's Footsteps

Anderson Follows In Lala Amarnath's Footsteps

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The 39-year-old Anderson, as he has done on numerous occasions, opened the attack for England and once he delivered the first ball of the contest, the seasoned campaigner became the oldest player to do so since India's Lala Amarnath.

3rd Test PIX: Mitchell, Blundell lead NZ fightback

3rd Test PIX: Mitchell, Blundell lead NZ fightback

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

An Iftar At Lord's

An Iftar At Lord's

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

In an effort to inculcate and promote diversity, the England Cricket Board hosted an Iftar party in the iconic Long Room at the Lord's cricket ground.

Clare Connor takes charge as MCC's first female president

Clare Connor takes charge as MCC's first female president

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Connor's nomination was announced by her predecessor, Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara, at the Annual General Meeting last year but she had to wait for a year to take charge due to COVID-19.

FIFA WC: England lucky to get point against young USA

FIFA WC: England lucky to get point against young USA

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Iran are second on three points with Wales bottom on one point and all outcomes are still possible going into the final round of games when England take on the Welsh.

Buttler keen for Eng players to 'show off talent' in final

Buttler keen for Eng players to 'show off talent' in final

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Asked if it was one of the finest T20I performance by an English team, he agreed instantly.

SA T20 Auctions: IPL teams spend big, Stubbs biggest buy

SA T20 Auctions: IPL teams spend big, Stubbs biggest buy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Four franchises were involved in a bidding war with MI Cape Town making the initial move followed by Paarl Royals. However, towards the end it was Johannesburg Super Kings and Sunrisers Eastern Cape, who fought tooth and nail before the latter made a winning bid of R 9.2 million.

Actor Stephen Fry is new MCC president

Actor Stephen Fry is new MCC president

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Speaking in November last year, his address followed Azeem Rafiq's allegations that he had been a victim of institutional racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club.

Kane has Rooney's record in sight with Iran in waiting

Kane has Rooney's record in sight with Iran in waiting

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

'I was lucky enough to play with Wayne and he was a huge player who I looked up to. I watched him play in the major tournaments and it's a huge honour to be close to him.'

'KKR lack innovative thinking'

'KKR lack innovative thinking'

Rediff.com2 May 2022

KKR have used four different opening combinations in this edition but that didn't bear fruit as the team suffered its fifth loss on the trot earlier this week to lie seventh on the points table.

Bairstow's century rescues England on Day 1

Bairstow's century rescues England on Day 1

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

An unbeaten century by England's Jonny Bairstow, his second in as many Tests, lifted the tourists back from the brink of disaster on the first day of their three-Test series against West Indies on Tuesday.

Crawley's England place uncertain after Lord's failure

Crawley's England place uncertain after Lord's failure

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

24-year-old Zak Crawley faces he axe after scores of 9 and 13 at Lord's, where South Africa triumphed by an innings and 12 runs inside three days to grab a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.