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I only look to bowl fast, whether it is T20, ODI or Test cricket: Umesh Yadav

I only look to bowl fast, whether it is T20, ODI or Test cricket: Umesh Yadav

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

Young Vidarbha pacer Umesh Yadav tells Harish Kotian he wants to bowl with the same consistency as former Aussie great Glenn McGrath.

India's Greatest Win

India's Greatest Win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

What happened at the Gabba on January 19, 2021 now sits at the pinnacle of India's most significant Test wins, declares Faisal Shariff.

Clinton or Trump? Neither, says Bush

Clinton or Trump? Neither, says Bush

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Bush and his wife did not vote for either major-party presidential nominee this year, a spokesman for the former president told the Texas Tribune.

Turning Point: Mumbai Indians dig their own hole

Turning Point: Mumbai Indians dig their own hole

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

After Mumbai's bowlers gave the team a great start by dismissing Sunrisers Hyderabad for a mere 118, the defending champions made a hash of the chase.

James Anderson joins 500-wicket club

James Anderson joins 500-wicket club

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

England's James Anderson became the sixth bowler and first Englishman to take 500 Test wickets when he clean bowled West Indies' Kraigg Brathwaite for four on day two of the third Test at Lord's on Thursday.

Banned Smith likely to be welcomed back, says Waugh

Banned Smith likely to be welcomed back, says Waugh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Banned Australian cricketer Steve Smith is likely to be welcomed back with open arms when he returns to club cricket in Sydney at the weekend.

Tendulkar in ESPNcricinfo's all-time Test World XI

Tendulkar in ESPNcricinfo's all-time Test World XI

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Sachin Tendulkar was the only current cricketer named in ESPNcricinfo's all-time Test World XI which did not include Australian captain Ricky Ponting and the likes of Brian Lara, Glenn McGrath, Sunil Gavaskar.

The 1st 6 and other IPL firsts...

The 1st 6 and other IPL firsts...

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the 'Firsts' in IPLs so far...

Clarke names Tendulkar in list of top five cricketers

Clarke names Tendulkar in list of top five cricketers

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The others are Australian bowling greats Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath, South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis and West Indian batsman Brian Lara.

PIX: Malinga strikes 4 as Sri Lanka stun England

PIX: Malinga strikes 4 as Sri Lanka stun England

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka pace bowler Lasith Malinga ripped through the England batting line-up with four wickets as the former champions handed the favourites a 20-run defeat in a low-scoring World Cup match.

Starc likely to miss rest of Adelaide Test

Starc likely to miss rest of Adelaide Test

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Scans reveal early stage stress fracture in Starc's right foot after he was forced from field for treatment

Nielsen retained as Aus coach till 2013 Ashes

Nielsen retained as Aus coach till 2013 Ashes

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Australia will retain coach Tim Nielsen until the end of the next Ashes series in England in 2013, the national cricket board said on Tuesday.

Beware the wounded Aussies, warns Hayden

Beware the wounded Aussies, warns Hayden

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Constant criticism leading up to the Ashes may actually work in Australia's favour, galvanising an under-pressure team against a more settled England side, former Australian opener Matthew Hayden believes.

Gayle fined, defends 'inappropriate' comments to reporter as joke

Gayle fined, defends 'inappropriate' comments to reporter as joke

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has said he was joking when he asked an Australian reporter out during a live TV broadcast and said he was sorry if she was offended by the widely condemned remarks.

'De Villiers dangerous but variation in bowling key'

'De Villiers dangerous but variation in bowling key'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood feels South African swashbuckler AB de Villiers will be the toughest batsman to bowl against at the World T20, given his compact technique and ability to score with innovative strokes.

'Ponting can beat Tendulkar's record in Tests'

'Ponting can beat Tendulkar's record in Tests'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

Out-of-form Ricky Ponting is facing the heat from all quarters after Australia failed to retain the Ashes from England but his former team-mate Glenn McGrath feels the Aussie skipper will beat Sachin Tendulkar for the record of maximum runs in Test cricket.

Banned Smith, Warner ready for comeback

Banned Smith, Warner ready for comeback

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Banned Australian duo Steve Smith and David Warner will look to share their wealth of experience with budding cricketers when they make their highly anticipated return to club cricket in Sydney on Saturday.

Honest Holding puts Anderson's 500-wicket haul in perspective

Honest Holding puts Anderson's 500-wicket haul in perspective

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Amidst tributes for James Anderson, two voices have stood out to show things as they are.

China versus the people of Hong Kong

China versus the people of Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

India needs to take note of China's assertiveness in implementing its national security law as also its recently exhibited sensitivity to criticism of Xi Jinping by the Indian media, says former senior R&AW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

Ponting backs Dhoni to come good for Team India in Champions Trophy

Ponting backs Dhoni to come good for Team India in Champions Trophy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

"Batting in the middle-order, he's someone who can really control a one-day innings. And that might be what you need in England," Ponting told Cricket Australia's official website.

The Oval in numbers: 8th time India lost 4 Tests in a series

The Oval in numbers: 8th time India lost 4 Tests in a series

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the Oval Test.

16 INTERESTING cricket World Cup facts to blow your mind

16 INTERESTING cricket World Cup facts to blow your mind

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Key facts on the 11th edition of the cricket World Cup.

'We went into the 2003 World Cup with a mindset of winning every game'

'We went into the 2003 World Cup with a mindset of winning every game'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Notwithstanding India's good showing en route to the 2003 World Cup final, former batsman Damien Martyn said that it was Australia's 'self-belief' that helped them in outplaying the Sourav Ganguly-led side in the title clash.

Next seven months a huge challenge for us: Ponting

Next seven months a huge challenge for us: Ponting

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Skipper Ricky Ponting has said that the next seven months for Australia and himself will be the greatest challenge of his career.

Cricket Australia concerned over team's image

Cricket Australia concerned over team's image

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Cricket Australia's (CA) recent research says that the team's image is sound, yet something is going wrong.

Adam Gilchrist reveals the toughest bowler he kept to

Adam Gilchrist reveals the toughest bowler he kept to

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Adam Gilchrist, who is most commonly considered as the best wicket-keeper in cricket history, has rated Michael Bevan as the most challenging bowler he kept to.

Ashwin not as attacking an off-spinner as Bhajji: Hayden

Ashwin not as attacking an off-spinner as Bhajji: Hayden

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

'Ashwin doesn't really need to be as attacking as Bhajji. His role within this side is well-defined by a slightly better fast bowling attack (as support cast) than what my generation was facing' 'Kohli would have done fine against Glenn McGrath'

Confident Daredevils take on Victoria

Confident Daredevils take on Victoria

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Struggling with three pull-outs within one week, Delhi Daredevils would seek to capitalise on the experience of legendary Australian paceman Glenn McGrath when they take on Victoria in their opening Champions League Twenty20 match in New Delhi on Friday.

Oz bowling attack weakest in 30 years: Thomson

Oz bowling attack weakest in 30 years: Thomson

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Former Australian fast bowler Jeff Thomson has described the current Australian bowling attack as the worst he has seen in 30 years.

Daredevils, KKR look to cash in on Bond

Daredevils, KKR look to cash in on Bond

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Ex-Kiwi pacer Shane Bond may play for either the Delhi Daredevils or the Kolkata Knight Riders in the third edition of the Indian Premier League, the auction for which gets under way on Tuesday.

With Ashes down the road, world champs Australia look to build momentum

With Ashes down the road, world champs Australia look to build momentum

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Australia will resist the temptation to tinker with their team on tour against West Indies and plan to field their best 11 in a bid to sweep the two-Test series and build momentum for the Ashes, selector Rod Marsh has said.

Cook backs Broad to prove there's life after Anderson

Cook backs Broad to prove there's life after Anderson

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Stuart Broad has been backed by captain Alastair Cook to lead the attack in the absence of James Anderson as England try to show they can win a major Test match without their all-time leading wicket-taker.

Ponting 12th man in all-time Australian XI

Ponting 12th man in all-time Australian XI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Shane Warne, Adam Gilchrist and Glenn McGrath made it to Cricinfo's all-time Australian XI but Ricky Ponting was deemed good enough only for the 12th man's slot.

PHOTOS: Anderson ends India's resistance as England win final Test

PHOTOS: Anderson ends India's resistance as England win final Test

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Images from Day 5 of the fifth and final Test between England and India at The Oval in London on Tuesday:

PHOTOS: Cook bows out with ton as England close on victory

PHOTOS: Cook bows out with ton as England close on victory

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Images from Day 4 of the fifth and final Test between England and India at The Oval in London on Monday.

Brett Lee retires from Test cricket

Brett Lee retires from Test cricket

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Australian Brett Lee, one of the fastest bowlers of the modern era, announced his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday with the aim of extending his international career in shorter forms of the game.

All hopes on Anderson as England batting found wanting

All hopes on Anderson as England batting found wanting

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Battle commences at Edgbaston on Thursday and the last time Australia won there was the opening match of the 2001 series which they ended up dominating 4-1.

PHOTOS: When the Rio Olympics inspired art

PHOTOS: When the Rio Olympics inspired art

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

JR through his art is paying a playful tribute to the Olympians who have trained day and night to achieve success and are nothing short of superheroes!

Highest wicket takers in ODIs

Highest wicket takers in ODIs

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Muttiah Muralitharan went past Wasim Akram to become the highest wicket-taker in ODI cricket.

4 or 5 day Tests? What will ICC decide?

4 or 5 day Tests? What will ICC decide?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

We don't know where this proposal is going to end up, but we do know that Test cricket is becoming less and less feasible in commercial and financial terms, with every passing Test, says Suhit K Sen.