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Pant will 'definitely be better than Dhoni'

Pant will 'definitely be better than Dhoni'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'At such a young age, he has already played some of the most incredible knock so in the coming 8-10 years, I feel he'll be more mature.'

Umran Malik is a 'gem' but should be managed carefully: Vettori

Umran Malik is a 'gem' but should be managed carefully: Vettori

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Vettori said the BCCI should quickly step in and manage Malik's workload to safeguard his unique talent.

'When India plays against Pakistan, world stops to watch'

'When India plays against Pakistan, world stops to watch'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'When Pakistan plays India the world stops to watch and it's a great spectacle'

Pant should bat in the 'Russell mode' in T20s: Shastri

Pant should bat in the 'Russell mode' in T20s: Shastri

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Former India coach Ravi Shastri says Rishabh Pant must bat in the "Andre Russell mode" and not change the tempo once he gets going in T20 cricket.

Tendulkar had a small weakness against off-spin: Muralitharan

Tendulkar had a small weakness against off-spin: Muralitharan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Sri Lanka cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan revealed that India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar had a slight weakness against off-spin bowling.

Bishop points to the area of concern in Kohli's slump

Bishop points to the area of concern in Kohli's slump

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Bishop points to the area of concern in Kohli's slump

Players should be allowed to review wide, high no-balls: Vettori, Tahir

Players should be allowed to review wide, high no-balls: Vettori, Tahir

Rediff.com3 May 2022

'The players should be able to decide in such crucial matters'

World Cup Casualty: Bangladesh part ways with coach

World Cup Casualty: Bangladesh part ways with coach

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Bangladesh have parted ways with head coach Steve Rhodes after their eighth-placed finish at the World Cup, ESPNcricinfo reported on Monday.

T20 World Cup: Will England captain Morgan bench himself?

T20 World Cup: Will England captain Morgan bench himself?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Out-of-form England skipper Eoin Morgan is open to dropping himself during the T20 World Cup if it helps the team win the title.

Pujara could have rotated strike better: Steyn

Pujara could have rotated strike better: Steyn

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Pujara's strike-rate has been a constant subject of debate for sometime now

Shastri wants life ban for player who hung Chahal

Shastri wants life ban for player who hung Chahal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Taking exception to leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's allegations of physical harassment by a player in his early IPL days, former India head coach Ravi Shastri suggested that the offender be never allowed to come near a cricket field.

Boucher apologises for racist behaviour in playing days

Boucher apologises for racist behaviour in playing days

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

In his response to the allegations, Boucher said he and his teammates should have been more sensitive.

Kohli wanted to make himself 'unsackable': Manjrekar

Kohli wanted to make himself 'unsackable': Manjrekar

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

'When his captaincy is under threat, he tends to quit': Manjrekar on Kohli

Kohli took a smart decision to relinquish captaincy: Shastri

Kohli took a smart decision to relinquish captaincy: Shastri

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Former India coach Ravi Shastri said Virat Kohli took a 'smart decision' by giving up captaincy from all forms of cricket, paving the way to express himself better in IPL 2022.

Cric Buzz: Why is there a dearth of non-white umpires?

Cric Buzz: Why is there a dearth of non-white umpires?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Former Test umpire and Hampshire cricketer John Holder is among those who have called for an independent inquiry into the dearth of non-white match officials in English cricket.

'India series can set the ball rolling in right direction for SA'

'India series can set the ball rolling in right direction for SA'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi reckons the upcoming home series against India can set the "ball rolling" in the right direction for South African cricket, which has gone through a transition phase over the past few years while enduring upheavals.

Smith a caged lion ready to burst out: Moody

Smith a caged lion ready to burst out: Moody

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Smith, considered one of the best batsmen in international cricket, could managed just 10 runs in the four innings he has played so far in the series and Moody said he is overdue for a big score.

Two West Indies women cricketers collapse on field

Two West Indies women cricketers collapse on field

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Two West Indies women cricketers -- Chinelle Henry and Chedean Nation -- collapsed briefly on the field in two separate incidents during the second T20 International against Pakistan here and taken to hospital where they were "stable".

Smith on his role with at T20 World Cup

Smith on his role with at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

'My job is to fix it if our top order doesn't come off'

South Africa's Miller ready to put Amla's teachings into practice

South Africa's Miller ready to put Amla's teachings into practice

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

South Africa will open their T20 World Cup campaign against Australia on October 23 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Bowlers reduced to virtual bowling machines, says Chappell

Bowlers reduced to virtual bowling machines, says Chappell

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

The ludicrous combination of better bats and smaller boundaries is reducing bowlers to virtual bowling machines, says the legendary Australian Ian Chappell.

Concussed du Plessis ruled out of remaining PSL matches, returning home

Concussed du Plessis ruled out of remaining PSL matches, returning home

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Faf du Plessis suffered the concussion following a nasty collision with his Quetta Gladiators teammate Mohammad Hasnain

IPL: Who's performed better? Dhoni or Morgan?

IPL: Who's performed better? Dhoni or Morgan?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels one shouldn't compare Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan despite the two players having a similar record with the bat in the ongoing 14th edition of the Indian Premier League.

Langer hoping Cameron gets Green light for 1st Test

Langer hoping Cameron gets Green light for 1st Test

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

With David Warner and Will Pucovski ruled out of the first Test and looking at Joe Burns's worrying form, Australia can't afford to miss Green for the day-night fixture.

England all-rounder Moeen retires from Test cricket

England all-rounder Moeen retires from Test cricket

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Moeen Ali said he was satisfied with his Test career and hoped it would inspire other British Muslims to play for England.

'My dream to see Sarfaraz play for India'

'My dream to see Sarfaraz play for India'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Me and my family along with Sarfaraz have given our entire life towards this dream.'

'Received death threats after SA's 2011 WC exit'

'Received death threats after SA's 2011 WC exit'

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Led by Daniel Vettori, New Zealand had batted first and posted 221 for 8 in 50 overs. In reply, the Proteas were bowled out for 172 with du Plessis, playing in only his 10th ODI, making 36.

Why Kiwi pacer Jamieson decided to skip IPL

Why Kiwi pacer Jamieson decided to skip IPL

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson said it was a difficult call to skip IPL and he hopes to be a part of it in the future.

NZ's IPL players in Maldives might head to England this weekend

NZ's IPL players in Maldives might head to England this weekend

Rediff.com12 May 2021

New Zealand's cricketers, including skipper Kane Williamson, who are quarantining in Maldives after the suspension of IPL 2021 last week might head to England this weekend for an upcoming two-Test series, head coach Gary Stead said.

BCCI-CSA need middle-of-the-road solution over players for IPL

BCCI-CSA need middle-of-the-road solution over players for IPL

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Save for Quinton de Kock, who has retired from Test cricket and will play for Lucknow Super Giants, there is no certainty on whether Proteas pace attack of Kagiso Rabada (Punjab Kings), Nortje (DC), Marco Jansen (Sunrisers Hyderabad), Lungi Ngidi (DC) will be available before the Test series against Bangladesh ends.

'Dhoni is one of sharpest cricketing minds I've encountered'

'Dhoni is one of sharpest cricketing minds I've encountered'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Former Australia batter Chappell is of the opinion that coaches need to create environments where players can learn problem-solving and decision-making on their own.

Australian McDermott, WI's Shepherd eye maiden IPL deals

Australian McDermott, WI's Shepherd eye maiden IPL deals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Australian opener Ben McDermott and West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd are banking on their recent impressive performances to bag a maiden IPL deal, having gone unsold in the previous seasons of the lucrative T20 league.

Stokes massive asset, we all know what he is capable of: Root

Stokes massive asset, we all know what he is capable of: Root

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

England Test skipper Joe Root has said that he is absolutely thrilled with the addition of Ben Stokes in the Ashes squad as everyone knows what the all-rounder is capable of.

Afghanistan's series against Pakistan in SL on schedule

Afghanistan's series against Pakistan in SL on schedule

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The Afghanistan cricket team might take a roundabout route to reach Sri Lanka for their three-match ODI series against Pakistan, scheduled to begin in Colombo on September 3.

De Villiers denies racist conduct in report by social justice commission

De Villiers denies racist conduct in report by social justice commission

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The issue came to light after Boucher and former spinner Paul Adams testified that the latter was given a nickname which has racial overtones by his national team-mates, including the current head coach.

Rahul 'back for good' after making most of chance recall

Rahul 'back for good' after making most of chance recall

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

After Shubman Gill was ruled out of the tour with injury and Mayank Agarwal suffered concussion during training, Rahul was asked to step in for his first Test in almost two years -- and now in no mood to surrender that position.

New Zealand missed out on 'historic moment': Latham

New Zealand missed out on 'historic moment': Latham

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

New Zealand batsman Tom Latham admitted that his team missed out on a "historic moment" by cancelling the Pakistan tour, but asserted that the decision was based on players' safety.

'Players win or lose matches, not coaches!'

'Players win or lose matches, not coaches!'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Australian great Ian Chappell does not understand all the fuss over the resignation of Justin Langer, saying it is the captain and players who win matches not the coach.

Mark Boucher set to be interim coach of South Africa

Mark Boucher set to be interim coach of South Africa

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

South Africa is going through one of its toughest phases both on and off the field. Mark Boucher is set to be the interim coach of the South Africa

Don't write off Warner, warns Maxwell

Don't write off Warner, warns Maxwell

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Doubting David Warner "is an absolute no-no," says Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell who is confident that the out-of-form opener will turn things around in the T20 World Cup.