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Kohli Breaks Ponting's Record!

Kohli Breaks Ponting's Record!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli surpassed the great Ricky Ponting for most runs by a No 3 batter in ODIs.

Bangladesh, Netherlands qualify for Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Bangladesh, Netherlands qualify for Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Bangladesh and the Netherlands have booked two of the four available spots at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The eagerly awaited International Masters League (IML) is set to electrify the cricketing world, uniting legendary players from six cricketing powerhouses-India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies-for an exhilarating T20 franchise tournament.

U-19 WC: All eyes on Suryanshi as India eye sixth title

U-19 WC: All eyes on Suryanshi as India eye sixth title

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

At just 14 years old, Suryavanshi is already one of the most talked-about young cricketers in the world, having first made headlines with an electrifying 35-ball century in the Indian Premier League's 2025 season.

Yuvraj's backing, Lara's advice: The rise of Abhishek Sharma

Yuvraj's backing, Lara's advice: The rise of Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

At just 24, Abhishek Sharma has begun rewriting records that took years for others to set.

Ex-England batter Robin Smith passes into the ages

Ex-England batter Robin Smith passes into the ages

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Robin Smith established himself as a belligerent middle-order batter known for his ability against fast bowlers.

Lara's Stylish Entry!

Lara's Stylish Entry!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Head Coach Brian Lara looked radiant as ever as he made a stylish entry at the team hotel. The great man will be looking to turn around SRH's fortunes after the franchise failed to make it to the play-offs in the last two seasons.

Windies look to legends for spark before India Test

Windies look to legends for spark before India Test

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'My focus is to keep motivating the guys so that we continue playing positive cricket and turn around our current situation.'

14 Lady Cop Thrillers On OTT

14 Lady Cop Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Hemantkumar Shivsharan lists lady cops that have wowed us on OTT shows.

Golf Day: Windies cricketers tee off with legends

Golf Day: Windies cricketers tee off with legends

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Organised by TCM Sports, Cricket West Indies' long-term strategic partner, the the Golf Day brought together cricketing legends, global business leaders, and sporting icons on one stage, marking a celebration of West Indies cricket in the company of some of the formidable forces of the game such as Sir Vivian Richards, Brian Lara, and Sir Richie Richardson.

'Love to see Kohli, Rohit play domestic cricket'

'Love to see Kohli, Rohit play domestic cricket'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Play domestic cricket to maintain fitness, Jagdale advises Kohli and Rohit

What ails Windies cricket... Lack of funds or passion?

What ails Windies cricket... Lack of funds or passion?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

West Indies have suffered back-to-back series whitewashes by Australia and India in a run of five straight losses that has exposed not just technical and structural gaps but a deeper erosion of the pride that once defined the famous maroon cap.

T20 World Cup: Lara's big advice for India coach Dravid

T20 World Cup: Lara's big advice for India coach Dravid

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Rahul Dravid will need a specific plan to get the best out of superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup, said Brian Lara.

Rashid 'proud' to prove Lara right with semis berth

Rashid 'proud' to prove Lara right with semis berth

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

'We have done that at U-19 level but at this World Cup, I don't have any words to describe the feeling back home.'

Lara Helps Windies Prepare For India

Lara Helps Windies Prepare For India

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Brian Lara has been appointed as the 'Performance Mentor' for the West Indies.

'You blew it': Gayle slams Mulder for declaring on 367

'You blew it': Gayle slams Mulder for declaring on 367

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Chris Gayle has criticised South Africa's stand-in skipper Wiaan Mulder for declaring the innings despite being within reach of Brian Lara's world record Test

Joe Root goes past Gavaskar, Lara!

Joe Root goes past Gavaskar, Lara!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Joe Root scored his 35th Test century as he went past the legendary trio of Sunil Gavaskar, Brian Lara and Younis Khan, who had made 34 centuries in their career.

'It's like cancer in the system': Sammy on WI decline

'It's like cancer in the system': Sammy on WI decline

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Darren Sammy didn't mince words when he compared decline of Test cricket in the West Indies to "cancer" in the system developing over a long period of time.

Lara on how to save Tests in time of flourishing franchise leagues

Lara on how to save Tests in time of flourishing franchise leagues

Rediff.com9 May 2024

While Lara agreed in principle to the point, he found differences too in the two models.

Jaiswal has got very good chance of breaking my records: Brian Lara

Jaiswal has got very good chance of breaking my records: Brian Lara

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal's Test career is just nine games old but the great Brian Lara feels if there is anyone who can get close to his lofty feats, including the record 400 not out, it is the 22-year-old southpaw from India.

Root Inches Close To Sachin's Test Record

Root Inches Close To Sachin's Test Record

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Joe Root looks on course not only to break Sachin Tendulkar's century record in Tests but could also overtake his record run-scoring tally.

Brian Lara's stunning revelation about India's young stars

Brian Lara's stunning revelation about India's young stars

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Brian Lara feels the country's senior men's side can field not two but "even a third XI" at the moment.

'100 Things' Crippling West Indies Cricket Diagnosed!

'100 Things' Crippling West Indies Cricket Diagnosed!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Cricket West Indies (CWI) have "identified about a hundred things" that need improvement, including inculcating a sense of pride among young players, raising the standard of domestic tournaments, and bringing in more money, said the board after after an emergency meeting with the island's past players.

Another Test, another big defeat! What's plaguing West Indies?

Another Test, another big defeat! What's plaguing West Indies?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

West Indies players want to make a name, a living but Caribbean is struggling with finances: Chase

Abhishek credits Lara, Yuvraj for smashing form!

Abhishek credits Lara, Yuvraj for smashing form!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Abhishek Sharma's stupendous 12-ball 37 set up Sunrisers Hyderabad's successful run chase against Chennai Super Kings.

Suryakumar has to bat at No. 3 in T20 World Cup, says Lara

Suryakumar has to bat at No. 3 in T20 World Cup, says Lara

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Suryakumar Yadav has to bat at No 3 in the T20 World Cup, said the legendary Brian Lara as he rooted for an India vs West Indies final.

Court charges Tejashwi, Rabri with cheating, Lalu with graft

Court charges Tejashwi, Rabri with cheating, Lalu with graft

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Less than a month before assembly polls in Bihar, a Delhi court on Monday framed charges against Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi and their son and leader of opposition Tejashwi Yadav in the alleged IRCTC scam case.

Vettori replaces Lara as Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach

Vettori replaces Lara as Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Lara worked as batting coach at Hyderabad before taking over as the head coach last year.

Dominant WI score first series win over Pak in 34 years!

Dominant WI score first series win over Pak in 34 years!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Skipper Shai Hope led from the front with an unbeaten innings of 120 to help the West Indies post 294/6 and pacer Jayden Seales collected six wickets in reply as Pakistan were bundled out for just 92 to ensure the home side registered a 2-1 series triumph.

WI record first win over Pak in six years!

WI record first win over Pak in six years!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Pakistan won Friday's opener by the same margin. The deciding match is scheduled for Tuesday at the same venue.

India played their best cricket in the World Cup: Brian Lara

India played their best cricket in the World Cup: Brian Lara

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Legendary cricketer Brian Lara showered praise on Rohit Sharma-led Team India saying that the 'Men in Blue' played their best cricket at the ODI World Cup 2023.

Lara, Prithi Cheers Royals

Lara, Prithi Cheers Royals

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

When the Royals defeated the the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 29 runs at the MCA stadium in Pune on Tuesday night, among the cheersleaders we spotted Prithi Narayanan, who is married to Royals spinner and occasional pinch hitter Ravichandran Ashwin, and Lara van der Dussen, whose husband Rassie we think needs to play more games in the league.

Alia Bhatt Loves Trolling THIS Actor!

Alia Bhatt Loves Trolling THIS Actor!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan graced the second episode of Too Much With Kajol and Twinkle, and got candid about their kids, relationships, their weddings, and what not! Here's bringing you some of the spicy revelations from the Student of the Year co-stars.

Not Bollywood, it's Chhole-bhature and unconditional love that pulls Brian Lara to India

Not Bollywood, it's Chhole-bhature and unconditional love that pulls Brian Lara to India

Rediff.com9 May 2024

A smiling face at every corner, adulation that reminds him of family and to top it all off, a spicy, delectable plate of 'chhole bhature'.

After 27 all out, West Indies call in the legends

After 27 all out, West Indies call in the legends

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

WI invites Lloyd, Richards, Lara to help shape future of Caribbean cricket

Hasan Nawaz guides Pakistan to ODI win over West Indies

Hasan Nawaz guides Pakistan to ODI win over West Indies

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Evin Lewis, skipper Shai Hope and Roston Chase all scored half-centuries for West Indies.

India's top 3 in the T20 World Cup should be Rohit, Kohli and...: Lara

India's top 3 in the T20 World Cup should be Rohit, Kohli and...: Lara

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Legendary Brian Lara asserted that Virat Kohli's value transcends cold numbers, and the West Indian virtuoso has little doubt that the star batter should be a part of India's T20 World Cup squad.

Brian Lara rings bell at Eden Gardens

Brian Lara rings bell at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Brian Lara rang the famous Eden Gardens' bell.

What's got Lara smiling?

What's got Lara smiling?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The West Indian legend is the batting coach for Sunrisers Hyderabad who finally broke their duck and logged their first points this IPL season.

'Shah Rukh Treated Us Like Family At KKR'

'Shah Rukh Treated Us Like Family At KKR'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

'For him, win or defeat never mattered, he always told us to give our best and never worry about the results.'