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'Gambhir will be brilliant as India coach'

'Gambhir will be brilliant as India coach'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Former England cricketer Graeme Swann believes Kolkata Knight Riders team mentor Gautam Gambhir will be a 'brilliant' head coach for India.

Vindicated! Manjrekar hails Hardik's redemption

Vindicated! Manjrekar hails Hardik's redemption

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Told crowd to behave because Hardik is big-stage player: Sanjay Manjrekar

Fit-again Shami nears India comeback

Fit-again Shami nears India comeback

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Late last month in Kolkata, Shami expressed a desire to first play for Bengal before making his return to the national team. He also participated informally in motivational and fitness sessions with state players.

PCB boss summons Kirsten; deliberates Babar's future

PCB boss summons Kirsten; deliberates Babar's future

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi summoned white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten to talk about the team's future

Erasmus to lead Namibia in T20 World Cup

Erasmus to lead Namibia in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 May 2024

All-rounder Gerhard Erasmus will lead Namibia in the upcoming T20 World Cup to be held in the Americas next month.

Big blow for Rajasthan Royals as Adam Zampa withdraws from IPL

Big blow for Rajasthan Royals as Adam Zampa withdraws from IPL

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Rajasthan Royals were on Thursday dealt a big blow when leg-spinner Adam Zampa pulled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) citing personal reasons.

Samson on where Rajasthan lost the game...

Samson on where Rajasthan lost the game...

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'We have players who can do that. If all of us try that, it's a team sport, but this is the time when we need individual players to step up.'

Buttler, Curran back ECB for pulling players out of IPL

Buttler, Curran back ECB for pulling players out of IPL

Rediff.com21 May 2024

England players returned home even before the completion of the IPL's league stage on Sunday.

Prithvi set to comeback to competitive cricket

Prithvi set to comeback to competitive cricket

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

India batter Prithvi Shaw to make his comeback to competitive cricket after being included in Mumbai's squad for the upcoming 2023-24 Ranji Trophy.

Lyon studying Jaiswal ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Lyon studying Jaiswal ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Nathan Lyon has already started his homework on rising batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal

Rishabh Pant's IPL comeback strategy unveiled

Rishabh Pant's IPL comeback strategy unveiled

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

'Rishabh Pant is batting... running,' confirms Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal

Star CSK pacer Rahman flies back to Bangladesh; doubtful for next IPL clash

Star CSK pacer Rahman flies back to Bangladesh; doubtful for next IPL clash

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Chennai Super Kings' star pacer Mustafizur Rahman has flown back to Bangladesh and is doubtful for CSK's next IPL 2024 game against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on Friday.

Scotland announce T20 World Cup squad

Scotland announce T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com6 May 2024

They have been clubbed in Group B where they also face Australia, Namibia and Oman.

What makes Mumbai champions- Rahane reveals!

What makes Mumbai champions- Rahane reveals!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Ajinkya Rahane feels that the most memorable thing for him about their record-extending Ranji Trophy triumph is everyone played as a team.

Tim David adds leg spin to arsenal for Australia in T20 WC

Tim David adds leg spin to arsenal for Australia in T20 WC

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Australia's Tim David working 'hard' on leg-spin, looking to find his 'own method'

England's IPL exodus: Livingstone, Buttler leave for T20 WC

England's IPL exodus: Livingstone, Buttler leave for T20 WC

Rediff.com13 May 2024

PBKS' Livingstone returns to England to address knee niggle ahead of T20 WC

Major blow for DC as injured Mitchell Marsh returns to Australia

Major blow for DC as injured Mitchell Marsh returns to Australia

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Delhi Capitals have suffered a major setback as their Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has returned home to undergo treatment for a tear in his right hamstring.

Aussie all-rounder vows bowling role in BGT series

Aussie all-rounder vows bowling role in BGT series

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Cameron Green said that his body is in great shape, where he can contribute well as a bowler

T20 World Cup: 'India is so fortunate to have Bumrah'

T20 World Cup: 'India is so fortunate to have Bumrah'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

India are fortunate to have a bowler of the calibre of Jasprit Bumrah, who is head and shoulders above the rest in international cricket, said former batter Sanjay Manjrekar.

T20 World Cup: Australia set to include IPL star McGurk as reserve

T20 World Cup: Australia set to include IPL star McGurk as reserve

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Jake Fraser-McGurk set the IPL alight with his smashing performance with the bat for Delhi Capitals, hitting 330 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 234.

IPL 2024 gets high-tech umpiring with new 'smart replay' system

IPL 2024 gets high-tech umpiring with new 'smart replay' system

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

8 of Hawk-Eye's high-speed cameras are spread over the ground, and two Hawk-Eye operators will be seated in the same room as the TV umpire, providing him with images obtained by them as part of the Smart Replay System.

Injured Marsh won't return for IPL

Injured Marsh won't return for IPL

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

The all-rounder could feature in only four games this season for DC, scoring 61 runs in three innings and getting a wicket. His highest score was 23.

Five IPL teams gunning for stake in London Spirit

Five IPL teams gunning for stake in London Spirit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

London Spirit is the Lord's based team participating in England's domestic cricket tournament, The Hundred.

Sri Lanka players slam 'unfair' T20 World Cup schedule

Sri Lanka players slam 'unfair' T20 World Cup schedule

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga lambasted the scheduling of their team's matches in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Bitter pill to swallow, emotions were roller-coaster: Iyer

Bitter pill to swallow, emotions were roller-coaster: Iyer

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

'Bitter pill to swallow,' says Shreays Iyer

Only 1 black African in WC squad unacceptable: CSA criticised

Only 1 black African in WC squad unacceptable: CSA criticised

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has been criticised for failing to meet "transformational targets" with only one black African in Kagiso Rabada part of the T20 World Cup squad.

Amre explains Shaw's absence: IPL demands results; Porel stepped up

Amre explains Shaw's absence: IPL demands results; Porel stepped up

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Shaw was retained by the Capitals ahead of the season and didn't feature in the first two games. In his first game of IPL 2024, he struck a quick 43 off 27 balls against Chennai Super Kings.

Glenn Phillips seen applying saliva on ball during 1st Test against Bangladesh

Glenn Phillips seen applying saliva on ball during 1st Test against Bangladesh

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips was purportedly seen applying saliva on the ball on Day 3 of the first Test between Bangladesh and the Kiwis on Thursday according to ESPNcricinfo.

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'Man, what a player!' 'The ease in which he batted brought out a kind of awe in us.'

Everyone's entitled...: Warner breaks silence on Johnson's criticism

Everyone's entitled...: Warner breaks silence on Johnson's criticism

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson's criticism of ex-teammate David Warner's retirement intentions has prompted the veteran opener to respond, stating that his former teammate is entitled to his ideas, no matter how harsh.

T20 WC: 'Kuldeep can add extra bit of wicket-taking flair'

T20 WC: 'Kuldeep can add extra bit of wicket-taking flair'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

New Zealand great Stephen Fleming feels Kuldeep Yadav can provide that 'extra bit of wicket-taking flair' in the Super 8 stage.

Why No Score Is Safe In IPL 2024

Why No Score Is Safe In IPL 2024

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'The impact player rule has skewed the game heavily in favour of the batters.' 'The second factor is that all venues have BCCI-appointed curators as opposed to local curators.' 'This has essentially taken the home advantage out of the equation.'

T20 WC: Arshdeep, SKY star as India book Super Eight berth

T20 WC: Arshdeep, SKY star as India book Super Eight berth

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

The US, second in Group A with four points after suffering their first loss in three matches, will also ensure qualification for the next round if they beat Ireland on Friday.

'We want to think we are playing to qualify for Super 8'

'We want to think we are playing to qualify for Super 8'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Nepal will aim to finish off on a high when they when they take on Bangladesh in their final group game of the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

Guess who's going to The Hundred? Smriti and Richa!

Guess who's going to The Hundred? Smriti and Richa!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Mandhana joined the Southern Brave, meanwhile, the Birmingham Phoenix roped in Richa for the forthcoming Women's Hundred 2024.

'Jos Buttler pushed for WC-bound England players' withdrawal from IPL'

'Jos Buttler pushed for WC-bound England players' withdrawal from IPL'

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Captain Jos Butter pushed for withdrawal of English players from the Indian Premier League play-offs ahead of the T20 World Cup, the team's managing director Rob Key has revealed.

We got more timid as the series went on: McCullum

We got more timid as the series went on: McCullum

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

After the end of the fifth and final Test match against India in Dharamsala, England head coach Brendon McCullum said that the visitors were more "timid" as the series went on.

Cricket Australia reiterate interest in hosting Indo-Pak Test series

Cricket Australia reiterate interest in hosting Indo-Pak Test series

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

CA's head of scheduling Peter Roach acknowledged said they are not averse to idea of hosting on tri-series ODI, involving India and Pakistan, like it happened back in 1999-2000 season, though he admitted that it will be difficult to squeeze in a series in an already choc-a-bloc calendar.

'Why do we talk so much about a modern great who has delivered time and again?'

'Why do we talk so much about a modern great who has delivered time and again?'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer expressed his frustration on chatter around star India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Virat Kohli's strike rate and approach in T20I cricket, saying that he has produced match-winning contributions for India in ICC T20 World Cups time and again.

Shashank Redemption: From Mistaken Buy To Punjab King

Shashank Redemption: From Mistaken Buy To Punjab King

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

With all hopes faded, coming in to bat with 89 needed off 7 overs, the 32 year old revived the team's fortunes.