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Hazlewood 'on track' to start T20 World Cup

Hazlewood 'on track' to start T20 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

With their Ashes hero Mitchell Starc retiring from T20 internationals, Xavier Bartlett is set to claim the second pace bowling slot in the group stage of the World Cup.

Fan asked to cover Pak shirt during Ind-Eng 4th Test!

Fan asked to cover Pak shirt during Ind-Eng 4th Test!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Adding another layer of controversy to an already strained India-Pakistan cricket ties, a fan wearing a Pakistan cricket jersey was reportedly asked to cover it up by security officials during the fourth Test between England and India at Old Trafford in Manchester.

How Lankan bowler foxed Bangla batters with both hands

How Lankan bowler foxed Bangla batters with both hands

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Sri Lanka debutant Rathnayake changes bowling arm to target batter's weakness

'Siraj is India's new bowling leader'

'Siraj is India's new bowling leader'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Siraj, who bowled 185.3 overs in five Tests, ended with 23 wickets and his nine-for in the final Test at the Oval earned India a memorable series levelling six-run win over England.

'Lord's win a testament to England's adaptability'

'Lord's win a testament to England's adaptability'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

England's 22-run victory against India at Lord's was a shining example of the team's ability to break free from their one-dimensional aggressive brand of cricket and adapt as per the need of the hour, pacer Brydon Carse said ahead of fourth Test starting in Manchester on Wednesday.

Temba, The Warrior Of Hope in South African Cricket

Temba, The Warrior Of Hope in South African Cricket

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

For the world, it is another victory of a cricket team, but for all those Black South Africans, who suffered during apartheid, it come as a sweet redemption.

Bangladesh's hero reveals his biggest fear ahead of India series

Bangladesh's hero reveals his biggest fear ahead of India series

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Litton Das believes that facing the red 'SG Test' in India would present an entirely different and more difficult test for the team.

Taskin blames team selection, not oversleeping, for missing India tie

Taskin blames team selection, not oversleeping, for missing India tie

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Taskin was dropped from T20 WC match against India after missing team bus, pacer denies

IPL Auction: Aussie World Cup stars keep base price at Rs 2 crore

IPL Auction: Aussie World Cup stars keep base price at Rs 2 crore

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Australia's World Cup heroes Travis Head, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc have all kept their respective base prices in the highest bracket of Rs 2 crore.

Pujara suspended after Sussex docked points for 'on-field behaviour'

Pujara suspended after Sussex docked points for 'on-field behaviour'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

India international Cheteshwar Pujara has been suspended from one county game after his team Sussex was docked 12 points in the County Championship.

Theekshana out of Asia Cup final due to injury

Theekshana out of Asia Cup final due to injury

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Maheesh Theekshana will miss the Asia Cup final against India after sustaining a hamstring injury

Kohli vs Robinson: How Ollie Robinson aims to tame India's run machine

Kohli vs Robinson: How Ollie Robinson aims to tame India's run machine

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Robinson dismissed Virat Kohli thrice in England and he is again looking forward to challenging the Indian great's 'ego'.

Ashes: Headingley Test to have tightened security

Ashes: Headingley Test to have tightened security

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Times newspaper reported Yorkshire have hired a team of "sprinter stewards" to prevent protesters from breaching initial perimeter security.

Former captain exposes West Indies' decline

Former captain exposes West Indies' decline

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

West Indies' decline a long time coming, says Brathwaite

Kohli skips optional practice session due to personal reasons

Kohli skips optional practice session due to personal reasons

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

India's star batter Virat Kohli didn't join the team's optional practice session in Thiruvananthapuram due to personal reasons but is expected to link up with the squad before the second warm-up game against The Netherlands on Tuesday.

Why Cummins is the captain every team wishes they had

Why Cummins is the captain every team wishes they had

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Cummins, in six months' time, has retained the Ashes, won the World Test Championship and the biggest of them all-- ODI World Cup in India.

Can Shreyas Iyer overcome his short ball woes?

Can Shreyas Iyer overcome his short ball woes?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Iyer is a player who primarily plays with hands with not much pronounced footwork.

De Kock to miss part of India Test series?

De Kock to miss part of India Test series?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

De Kock last played for South Africa at the Twenty20 World Cup, where he opted to sit out their second group game following a board order to take a knee in support of the "Black Lives Matter" movement.

Big pay day! BCCI could earn USD 1.15 billion in revenue share

Big pay day! BCCI could earn USD 1.15 billion in revenue share

Rediff.com10 May 2023

BCCI could earn USD 1.15 billion in revenue share from the ICC during the next five-year cycle.

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

Shastri comes down heavily on Indian pacers over lack of fitness

Shastri comes down heavily on Indian pacers over lack of fitness

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'I mean, you can't play four matches on the trot. What are you going to the NCA for, if you are going to come back and then three matches (later) you're back there (NCA).'

Lucrative IPL contracts vs lack of 'Vitamin M' in Windies cricket

Lucrative IPL contracts vs lack of 'Vitamin M' in Windies cricket

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Shimron Hetmyer's Rs 8.50 crore annual IPL fees earned from Rajasthan Royals or Andre Russell's Rs 16 crore retention fee from Kolkata Knight Riders is an indication how cricket's financial landscape has changed and playing for the West Indies isn't a motivation anymore.

'Lot of new faces will be seen under Hardik in India's T20 WC squad'

'Lot of new faces will be seen under Hardik in India's T20 WC squad'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri believes in the next T20 World Cup, Hardik Pandya will continue as captain and will have a lot of fresh talent at his disposal.

'India's body language wasn't great, poor shot selection'

'India's body language wasn't great, poor shot selection'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Former India cricketers lined up to slate Virat Kohli's side after Sunday's crushing eight-wicket defeat by New Zealand left them on the brink of elimination from the Twenty20 World Cup.

England skipper won't follow Virat Kohli's example

England skipper won't follow Virat Kohli's example

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Warner and Smith have received a hostile reception in England ever since their return from the ball-tampering scandal.

Why England could boycott Ashes Down Under

Why England could boycott Ashes Down Under

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

England's leading players could boycott the high-profile Ashes series against Australia, later this year, as they do not want to be confined to their hotel rooms close to four months due to strict quarantine rules in the country.

'India would want to have some confidence ahead of the World Cup'

'India would want to have some confidence ahead of the World Cup'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Former India captain Rahul Dravid has said that the Indian team should better win some ODI matches or else they will be confused about the team combination going into the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Shahadat Hossain banned for assaulting teammate

Shahadat Hossain banned for assaulting teammate

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

The incident took place during a National Cricket League (NCL) game when he physically assaulted Arafat Sunny Jr on the field. He was handed a fine of BDT 100,000 (USD 1200 approx) by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

Cricket betting surfaces only in Asia: Boycott

Cricket betting surfaces only in Asia: Boycott

Rediff.com24 May 2013

India should legalise betting to stamp out corruption in cricket, says former England captain Geoffrey Boycott.

Why Test cricket fails to attract spectators...

Why Test cricket fails to attract spectators...

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

According to Dravid, providing spectators with basic things like toilets, seating, and car parking can play a role in making Test cricket popular.

I am never going to give up bowling: Watson

I am never going to give up bowling: Watson

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Shane Watson has realised he can never give up bowling completely in his career after watching his teammates getting butchered by the Indian batsmen during the first Test.

Sachin all for DRS but with Hot Spot, Snickometer

Sachin all for DRS but with Hot Spot, Snickometer

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar is not against the controversial Decision Review System but wants it to be combined with technologies such as Snickometer and Hot Spot for consistency.

Injured Harbhajan ruled out of third Test

Injured Harbhajan ruled out of third Test

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Down 0-2 in the series, India's injury woes increased on Wednesday with off-spinner Harbhajan Singh being ruled out of the third Test against England due to an abdominal strain.

Ponting named best batsman of the decade

Ponting named best batsman of the decade

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been chosen as the 'ESPN Cricinfo Player of the Decade for the 2000s' by a 38-strong panel of experts, including current and former players.

Moeen withdraws from IPL auctions after talking to Strauss

Moeen withdraws from IPL auctions after talking to Strauss

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has withdrawn his name from next month's Indian Premier League auction after discussions with former captain and ECB's Director of Cricket Andrew Strauss. According to an ESPN Cricinfo report, Strauss got in touch with Moeen and his representatives yesterday to discuss his involvement in the tournament as January 21 is the last date for entry into the auctions. Strauss reportedly told Moeen that while the final decision was his, he should also be aware of hectic schedule of the tournament for more than month and half.

Eden to host opening Sri Lanka Test

Eden to host opening Sri Lanka Test

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Kolkata's Eden Gardens will host the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, starting November 16, which also will be the island nation's first five-day game at the iconic ground.

Harmanpreet, Smriti, Rodrigues to miss Big Bash League due to national commitments

Harmanpreet, Smriti, Rodrigues to miss Big Bash League due to national commitments

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

WBBL is likely to clash with India's month-long tour of the Caribbean

Not interested in role of England team director: Kirsten

Not interested in role of England team director: Kirsten

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Former India coach Gary Kirsten says he is flattered that people are thinking about me, but the amount of time spent away from home prevents him from taking up the job.

Trescothick to join England coaching staff for Ashes

Trescothick to join England coaching staff for Ashes

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Former England player Jonathon Trott has also fulfilled a similar role with the team ahead of the Test match against Ireland, ESPN Cricinfo reported.

Sri Lanka's Herath doubtful for Australia clash

Sri Lanka's Herath doubtful for Australia clash

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath is doubtful for next weekend's World Cup Pool A clash against Australia after hurting his spinning hand while bowling against England at Wellington Regional Stadium on Sunday.