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'Beef and Lamb' delight in Mumbai

'Beef and Lamb' delight in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Nov 2004

Jadeja wins Legend's Cup Golf

Jadeja wins Legend's Cup Golf

Rediff.com21 Nov 2004

Former India cricket captain Kapil Dev finished second in the Legends Cup Golf tournament at the Classic Golf Resort.

Hadlee savours special era

Hadlee savours special era

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Hadlee savours special era

Hadlee savours special era

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

'Kallis is the greatest cricketer that has ever lived'

'Kallis is the greatest cricketer that has ever lived'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Former South African bowler Pat Symcox has hailed retired South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis, saying that Kallis is the 'greatest cricketer that has ever lived'.

Inzamam wakes up to another century

Inzamam wakes up to another century

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

Kapil on decline of art of swing bowling

Kapil on decline of art of swing bowling

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'The art of swing bowling should come back. Learning the knuckle ball and all is fine. If you don't know how to swing the ball, everything is waste.'

IPL has made Stokes a better cricketer: Botham

IPL has made Stokes a better cricketer: Botham

Rediff.com29 May 2017

English cricket legend Ian Botham said all-rounder Ben Stokes' stint in the recently-concluded tenth edition of the Indian Premier League has turned him into a mature player.

Botham wants to see sporting wickets in Ashes series

Botham wants to see sporting wickets in Ashes series

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The former England captain has urged pitch curators against preparing flat decks

How have India fared in one-off Tests?

How have India fared in one-off Tests?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the numbers.

John Edrich, Robin Jackman pass into the ages

John Edrich, Robin Jackman pass into the ages

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

John Edrich scored a triple Test hundred and over 100 first class hundreds in a magnificent career.

I said I wouldn't cry but maybe I might at some stage: Cook

I said I wouldn't cry but maybe I might at some stage: Cook

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Following is reaction to England's victory over Australia by an innings and 87 runs in the fourth test on Saturday which ensured they will regain the Ashes.

Cricket - Newsroll

Cricket - Newsroll

Rediff.com9 May 2003

Cricket - Newsroll

England sweat on Anderson's fitness for Boxing Day Test

England sweat on Anderson's fitness for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

England are to wait until Thursday before making a decision on whether James Anderson can lead the attack in the first Test against South Africa after the fast bowler had a scan on his calf on Tuesday.

Shastri to tell his life story; Jay Shah to attend ICC meet

Shastri to tell his life story; Jay Shah to attend ICC meet

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Team India coach Ravi Shastri will come out with a book this summer where he will walk down the memory lane

Broad gets batting inspiration from Warne

Broad gets batting inspiration from Warne

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Stuart Broad scored the joint third fastest Test 50 for England off just 33 balls as he helped England to fight back

Botham receives flak over controversial sexist jibe on air

Botham receives flak over controversial sexist jibe on air

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Former England captain Ian Botham has been named a 'sexist relic' after he apparently made a sexist remark about men being 'dragged to the supermarket' by their wives.

Stokes is now a world box-office attraction: Botham

Stokes is now a world box-office attraction: Botham

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

England's Ben Stokes has become a "world box-office attraction" with his Ashes heroics in the third Test against Australia and his life will never be the same again, former all-rounder Ian Botham said.

Rohit's Return Won't Reverse Losing Streak

Rohit's Return Won't Reverse Losing Streak

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Slowly but surely, the game of cricket is changing character. Just that we are unwilling to see the writing on the wall, observes Indrajit GuptaWhy does Indian cricket find itself on a slippery slope?, Indrajit Gupta asks.

Can England win this World Cup?

Can England win this World Cup?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers for the England team from cricket World Cups.

Stokes and Pope put dominant England in box seat

Stokes and Pope put dominant England in box seat

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

South Africa trail by 439 runs and will need to bat for much of the weekend to stay in the contest and avoid going 2-1 behind in the four-Test series.

Anderson becomes first English bowler to take 400 Test wickets

Anderson becomes first English bowler to take 400 Test wickets

Rediff.com30 May 2015

England fast bowler James Anderson claimed his 400th Test wicket when he had New Zealand's Martin Guptill caught at slip by Ian Bell for nought in the second Test at Headlingley, Leeds.

No knighthood for Boycott over domestic assault conviction

No knighthood for Boycott over domestic assault conviction

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Geoffrey Boycott was reportedly denied knighthood by officials over his conviction nearly 20 years ago for assaulting his former lover.

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A look at the 10 cricketers who were punished for drug related offences.

Cricket Buzz: Anderson ruled out of Sri Lanka tour

Cricket Buzz: Anderson ruled out of Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

James Anderson has been ruled out of England's one-day international series in Sri Lanka as he continues his rehabilitation from a knee injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement on Tuesday.

When Tendulkar cried thinking it was all over for him

When Tendulkar cried thinking it was all over for him

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

In his first Test in 1989, Sachin Tendulkar was up against a Pakistan pace attack comprising Imran Khan, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. Tendulkar, at that point in time, felt he was not good enough for international cricket.

PICS: India lose openers after Shardul show on Day 2

PICS: India lose openers after Shardul show on Day 2

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and South Africa in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

Kohli, a flat-track bully: James Anderson

Kohli, a flat-track bully: James Anderson

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Jimmy Anderson doesn't think the Indian skipper's batting feats are a big deal.

On home turf, Broad becomes a 'Trent-setter', gets to 300 wickets

On home turf, Broad becomes a 'Trent-setter', gets to 300 wickets

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Asked to lead the England attack in the fourth Ashes Test at Trent Bridge, in the absence of spearhead James Anderson, Stuart Broad became only the fifth English bowler to reach the 300 Test wickets milestone.

Morgan-led England ODI team best ever: Nasser Hussain

Morgan-led England ODI team best ever: Nasser Hussain

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

England's current One-day side is the best cricket unit the country has ever produced, according to former captain Nasser Hussain.

Milestone men! Fastest half centuries in Test cricket

Milestone men! Fastest half centuries in Test cricket

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Factbox on the fastest half centuries in Test cricket after Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq reached the mark in 21 balls against Australia in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Anderson, Lampard get OBE in Queen's birthday honours

Anderson, Lampard get OBE in Queen's birthday honours

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

English cricket's leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson and former England football midfielder Frank Lampard were given the OBE.

Anderson becomes highest wicket-taker in England

Anderson becomes highest wicket-taker in England

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

At the centre of controversy surrounding his alleged altercation with Ravindra Jadeja in Trent Bridge, fast bowler James Anderson replaced Fred Trueman as England's highest wicket-taker in the Old Blighty, where he has accounted for 230 scalps.

Jadeja incident still haunts Anderson

Jadeja incident still haunts Anderson

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

England pace spearhead James Anderson says the altercation with India's Ravindra Jadeja during the Trent Bridge Test last year 'affected' his performance.

PIX: BCCI felicitates Gavaskar with special India cap

PIX: BCCI felicitates Gavaskar with special India cap

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Sunil Gavaskar, who appeared for the first time in Test cricket 50 years ago today, March 6, 1971, was presented with a special India cap by BCCI secretary during the lunch interval on Day 3 of the fourth and final Test between India and England at the Narendra Modi stadium.

What keeps Aussie skipper Paine awake at night

What keeps Aussie skipper Paine awake at night

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Australia captain Tim Paine said thoughts of how to outwit England batsman Ben Stokes keep him awake at night.

Holder earns West Indies draw despite Anderson record

Holder earns West Indies draw despite Anderson record

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Jason Holder struck his maiden first-class century to lead the West Indies to a draw in the first Test in Antigua on Friday after James Anderson had become England's leading Test wicket-taker.

With no captaincy pressure, can Cook smash Tendulkar's Test runs record?

With no captaincy pressure, can Cook smash Tendulkar's Test runs record?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Former England skipper Ian Botham believes Alastair Cook's decision to relinquish the captaincy could see him surpass legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's record as the all-time leading Test run-scorer.

'If you play for England, we will shoot you': DeFreitas opens up on racism

'If you play for England, we will shoot you': DeFreitas opens up on racism

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Former England all-rounder Phillip DeFreitas claims to have received during his playing days as he opened up on the raging issue of racism in sports. The 54-year-old DeFreitas, who took 140 and 115 wickets in 44 Tests and 103 ODIs respectively for England, said the multiple death threats that he received affected his international career as he couldn't focus on cricket.

Cook surpasses Gooch, becomes England's highest Test run-scorer

Cook surpasses Gooch, becomes England's highest Test run-scorer

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Alastair Cook is now England's leading Test match run-scorer.