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Kolkata to host IPL 2020 auction on December 19

Kolkata to host IPL 2020 auction on December 19

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The auctions have mostly been held in Bengaluru so far.

What is the most frustrating thing about Pakistan?

What is the most frustrating thing about Pakistan?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Grant Flower said the 'lack of freedom and security aspect' is the most frustrating thing about living in strife-torn Pakistan,

CPL hopes BCCI figures out its own window for IPL

CPL hopes BCCI figures out its own window for IPL

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Caribbean Premier League (CPL) CEO Pete Russell expects the T20 league to take place as scheduled in September and hopes the BCCI figures out "its own window" for the Indian Premier League which has been indefinitely postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. There is a possibility that the BCCI organises the IPL in September or October and that might require rescheduling the Asia Cup and T20 World Cup.

'Pujara was scared to play shot, played to survive than score runs'

'Pujara was scared to play shot, played to survive than score runs'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Pujara's slowest Test half-century, a painstaking 50 off 176 balls handed Australia control of the match in which they now have overall lead of 197 runs.

Leadership crisis led to ball-tampering scandal: Ponting

Leadership crisis led to ball-tampering scandal: Ponting

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Former skipper Ricky Ponting believes the exodus of experienced players left a void in Australian cricket and this leadership crisis led to the infamous ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in 2018.

Why Santner reckons IPL is best T20 league

Why Santner reckons IPL is best T20 league

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'Yeah, the IPL, I guess, is the pinnacle of all T20 tournaments and I was pretty excited when I was picked up in 2018.'

Ind tour: Aus broadcaster unhappy with schedule, seeks arbitration

Ind tour: Aus broadcaster unhappy with schedule, seeks arbitration

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

An ESPNCricinfo report earlier stated that the Boxing Day Test will start from the traditional date of December 26 in Melbourne, following the pink-ball game at the Adelaide Oval from December 17.

Cricket awards: Captain of the year is...

Cricket awards: Captain of the year is...

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

England needed to win four straight games to lift the trophy - which they did, winning the title after a tied thriller against New Zealand.

Gayle takes 'break', says no to India ODIs

Gayle takes 'break', says no to India ODIs

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'West Indies called me to play ODIs, but I am not going to play'

I'm always a burden when I don't score runs: Gayle

I'm always a burden when I don't score runs: Gayle

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Standing at the twilight of his career, Gayle said he has now become used to the situation.

It was nerve-wracking, my parents had tears of joy: Gowtham

It was nerve-wracking, my parents had tears of joy: Gowtham

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

A net bowler with the Indian team right now, uncapped Karnataka all-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham is still trying to get a grip on his emotions after fetching a mind-boggling Rs 9.25 crore deal with Chennai Super Kings which left his parents and wife overwhelmed by tears of joy.

South Africa confirm two COVID-19 cases in national squad

South Africa confirm two COVID-19 cases in national squad

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

A number of their leading players are contracted to play in the Indian Premier League, which is due to start next month.

Ngidi finds new ways to overcome saliva ban

Ngidi finds new ways to overcome saliva ban

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Bowlers will have to find news ways to overcome the ban on the usage of saliva to shine a cricket ball

Mithali wants women's IPL to start from next year

Mithali wants women's IPL to start from next year

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India should not "wait forever" to start the women's Indian Premier League, said India women's ODI captain Mithali Raj, urging the BCCI to make it happen next year on a smaller scale before gradually developing it.

Captaincy has been tough on De Kock: Boucher

Captaincy has been tough on De Kock: Boucher

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

'We know that he's a quality player and there's a good innings around the corner for him. He has been given the extra burden of being captain and that can be tough and something he's not used to.'

'Windies pace attack can challenge any team'

'Windies pace attack can challenge any team'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Armed with a strong pace attack, comprising the likes of Kemar Roach, Shannon Gabriel, Alzarri Joseph and captain Jason Holder, West Indies are set to take on hosts England in a three-match Test series, starting July 8 in Southampton.

India tour of West Indies could start in August

India tour of West Indies could start in August

Rediff.com1 May 2019

The BCCI wants the Indian players to have a break after the World Cup.

How racism at Yorkshire almost drove Rafiq to suicide

How racism at Yorkshire almost drove Rafiq to suicide

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Azeem Rafiq claimed 'institutional racism' at the club, which has not offered a response so far.

Kane Williamson 'excited' to play IPL this year

Kane Williamson 'excited' to play IPL this year

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Williamson has started training again at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui as New Zealand has managed to curb the spread of the coronavirus considerably.

Kohli to star in Asia XI squad for T20Is in Bangladesh?

Kohli to star in Asia XI squad for T20Is in Bangladesh?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli was named in the Asia XI squad to take on a Faf du Plessis-led World XI in next month's Bangabandhu 100-year celebration three-match T20 International series in Dhaka.

Ian Chappell reckons DRS encourages 'player dissent'

Ian Chappell reckons DRS encourages 'player dissent'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

'There have already been some cynical examples of DRS use in the series between England and West Indies that epitomise how far the system has been devalued. It's time the DRS was the subject of a thorough overhaul'.

Gambhir lashes out at Kohli's captaincy

Gambhir lashes out at Kohli's captaincy

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Gambhir underlined the importance of picking up early wickets and criticised Kohli for his 'poor captaincy' in the second ODI.

Dhoni is the greatest finisher of all time: Hussey

Dhoni is the greatest finisher of all time: Hussey

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

The 44-year-old Hussey said he also picked up a trick or two about chasing from Dhoni while playing for Chennai Super Kings.

Can bat at any position, I'll still be the best, says Gayle

Can bat at any position, I'll still be the best, says Gayle

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

This is the first time that Gayle has been included in the West Indies squad since the 2019 World Cup. The left-handed batsman also admitted that he had considered walking away from international cricket and that he had planned to focus on franchise cricket.

ICC likely to make 12-team main draw in 2018 World T20

ICC likely to make 12-team main draw in 2018 World T20

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to add two more teams to the main draw of the reinstated World T20 in 2018, a report said. The development followed after a meeting of Associate nations during the first day of ICC's annual conference in Edindurgh on Wednesday. According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, there were also indications that the representatives of the Associate nations on the ICC board may get full voting rights as well.

Limited DRS use for Ranji semi-finals

Limited DRS use for Ranji semi-finals

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

"We will be using the technology which is available to us. We are looking at a very limited use of the DRS. We don't have snickometer and ball tracking. We have red zone and we have spin vision and we will try and give whatever is available to umpires for them to decide," said general manager of cricket Saba Karim.

Faf du Plessis wants AB de Villiers back!

Faf du Plessis wants AB de Villiers back!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has confirmed that AB de Villiers is in talks with Cricket South Africa (CSA) to play the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Mentally ready to play all three formats: Rahane

Mentally ready to play all three formats: Rahane

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'My instinct answers yes, I want to make a comeback in ODI cricket'

Roach can be one of the greats for West Indies: Walsh

Roach can be one of the greats for West Indies: Walsh

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach is a "genuine great" and can easily achieve the milestone of 300 Test wickets with proper workload management, believes legendary pacer Courtney Walsh. Roach will be a key bowler for West Indies in the three-Test series against England, starting at Ageas Bowl in Southampton from Wednesday.

Deepak Chahar out of IPL for two weeks

Deepak Chahar out of IPL for two weeks

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

Chahar sustained the injury during the match against Mumbai Indians on Saturday.

The best player of India's home season is...

The best player of India's home season is...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Ravindra Jadeja has been voted as the best player of India's home season in a poll conducted by ESPNCricinfo.

Taylor 'not sure' about playing 2021 T20 World Cup in India

Taylor 'not sure' about playing 2021 T20 World Cup in India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Ross Taylor, who had become the first New Zealand player to play 100 T20Is in February this year during a series against India, will turn 37 when India hosts the 2021 T20 World Cup.

Rajasthan Royals 'not sure' about Stokes' availability for IPL

Rajasthan Royals 'not sure' about Stokes' availability for IPL

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Rajasthan Royals head coach Andrew McDonald says the franchise is "not sure" about the availability of star all-rounder Ben Stokes in the upcoming IPL as he is tending to his ailing father in New Zealand.

West Indies set sight on Kohli's wicket

West Indies set sight on Kohli's wicket

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Phil Simmons called on his players to utilise their past experiences to get the better of Kohli and his men.

Mumbai Indians' Malinga likely to play next two matches

Mumbai Indians' Malinga likely to play next two matches

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

SLC had earlier announced that only those players would be eligible for selection in the World Cup squad, who would compete in Super Provincial One-Day domestic tournament, slated from April 4 to 11.

Chappell gives clue to Laxman's success vs Aus in 2001

Chappell gives clue to Laxman's success vs Aus in 2001

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Laxman's 281 in Chappell's list of best knocks against spin

'England, Australia players available for KKR's first match'

'England, Australia players available for KKR's first match'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

England and Australia's cricketers, who will be playing in the upcoming Indian Premier League, will be available for selection for Kolkata Knight Riders' opening game on September 23, CEO Venky Mysore said.

Lesson for us that we take game too seriously, says Ashwin

Lesson for us that we take game too seriously, says Ashwin

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The complete lockdown of country in wake of coronavirus is perhaps nature's way of reminding that at times sportsperson take the game too seriously when there are far bigger things in life, says India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. The novel coronavirus pandemic has so far claimed 11 Indian lives along with more than 500 positive cases with global death toll crossing 16,000.

What makes Dhoni a great captain? Dravid, Srinivasan tell us

What makes Dhoni a great captain? Dravid, Srinivasan tell us

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

'So, I mean, look, I know Dhoni quite well and I hope he hasn't changed, but I know Dhoni is probably not one to look at reams of data and statistics.'

Pujara was a huge deciding factor for India in Australia: Cummins

Pujara was a huge deciding factor for India in Australia: Cummins

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Australia pace spearhead Pat Cummins describes Cheteshwar Pujara as a 'brick wall', whose wicket he targeted once captain Virat Kohli returned home after the first Test during the recent series against India.