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Who is Himanshu Sangwan?

Who is Himanshu Sangwan?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

In 23 First Class matches, Sangwan has 77 wickets at an average of 19.9. With three five wicket hauls against his name, his best figures if 6 for 33 came against Mumbai.

Cummins hopes for improved batting at 'non-traditional' SCG

Cummins hopes for improved batting at 'non-traditional' SCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Young Sam Konstas took the world by surprise with his aggressive approach in the Boxing Day Test, and the skipper lauded the teenager's adaptability.

Women's T20 WC: SA pull off stunning upset against Aus

Women's T20 WC: SA pull off stunning upset against Aus

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

A resolute South Africa came up with a clinical performance to shock mighty Australia by eight wickets and enter the final of the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Thursday.

WPL: Delhi Capitals eye top spot; UP Warriorz first win

WPL: Delhi Capitals eye top spot; UP Warriorz first win

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Delhi Capitals will be aiming to claim the top spot, while UP Warriorz will be desperate to register their first victory of the season when the two sides face off in the Women's Premier League in Bengaluru on Saturday.

McGrath contracts COVID days before Pink Test at SCG

McGrath contracts COVID days before Pink Test at SCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Australia's pace legend Glenn McGrath has tested positive for COVID-19 days before the Pink Test which is played in memory of his late wife Jane, who died of breast cancer, and is used as a fundraiser to support patients suffering from the dreaded disease.

Tendulkar lends support to McGrath's 'Pink Test' initiative

Tendulkar lends support to McGrath's 'Pink Test' initiative

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The Pink Test partnership between the McGrath Foundation, CA and the SCG Trust symbolises the best in the sport coming together to make a difference to those living with breast cancer.

WPL: UP Warriorz eyeing revenge against Gujarat Giants

WPL: UP Warriorz eyeing revenge against Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

UP Warriorz will be looking to bounce back and avenge their earlier defeat when they take on a resurgent Gujarat Giants in a crucial return-leg Women's Premier League fixture in Lucknow on Monday.

'Indian cricket has depth to fill Rohit, Kohli's void'

'Indian cricket has depth to fill Rohit, Kohli's void'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Indian cricket has produced a generational superstar in Yashasvi Jaiswal and will remain in good health even when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to call time on their careers, said former Australia World Cup winner Darren Lehmann.

Women's T20 WC PIX: India lose to Australia; semis hopes fade

Women's T20 WC PIX: India lose to Australia; semis hopes fade

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Women's T20 World Cup match between India and Australia in Sharjah on Sunday

McGrath Foundation launches virtual Pink Seats for SCG Test

McGrath Foundation launches virtual Pink Seats for SCG Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Glenn McGrath, McGrath Foundation Co-Founder and President, is asking people from across Australia to show their support for people with breast cancer by buying virtual Pink Seats.

WPL: Can UP Warriorz spoil RCB's playoff dreams?

WPL: Can UP Warriorz spoil RCB's playoff dreams?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

UP Warriorz, facing elimination in the Women's Premier League, will aim to spoil Royal Challengers Bangalore's playoff hopes in a crucial encounter on Saturday.

WPL PIX: Sensational Sciver-Brunt helps MI outplay UP Warriorz

WPL PIX: Sensational Sciver-Brunt helps MI outplay UP Warriorz

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

PHOTOS from the Women's Premier League match played between MI and UP Warriorz in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

'Any conditions, any format, this guy's a freak'

'Any conditions, any format, this guy's a freak'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'I think Bumrah is that good... he's so much better than the other bowlers they had in the team.'

Mandhana's century in vain as India lose 0-3

Mandhana's century in vain as India lose 0-3

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Opener Smriti Mandhana's elegant century went in vain as India lost to Australia by 83 runs in the third Women's ODI to suffer a 0-3 series whitewash

Bumrah fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets!

Bumrah fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah is also the second fastest Indian along with Ravindra Jadeja to complete 200 wickets in Test cricket.

Despite injury, Healy's spirit unmatched in crutches

Despite injury, Healy's spirit unmatched in crutches

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Alyssa Healy arrived at the ground on crutches ahead of the team's final Group A clash against India on Sunday.

Australia's Cummins-Starc-Hazlewood-Lyon make history: 500 Test wickets together

Australia's Cummins-Starc-Hazlewood-Lyon make history: 500 Test wickets together

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and spinner Nathan Lyon made history on Friday as they became the first bowling quartet in Test history to take 500 Test wickets while playing together.

Australia's mind games forced Rohit's shocking exit?

Australia's mind games forced Rohit's shocking exit?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma wilted under the traditional Australian tactic of mentally breaking down the opposition captains

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

SCG track not ideal: Gavaskar; Gambhir says 'spicy'

SCG track not ideal: Gavaskar; Gambhir says 'spicy'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

The Sydney Cricket Ground track was "not ideal" for a Test match, according to batting great Sunil Gavaskar, but India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir praised the wicket as "spicy" and "result-oriented".

Smriti Mandhana closing in on ODI and T20I crowns

Smriti Mandhana closing in on ODI and T20I crowns

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Smriti Mandhana closed in on the top spot while occupying the second slot in both the ICC T20I and ODI batting rankings released

Mandhana soars, India climb ICC Women's Rankings

Mandhana soars, India climb ICC Women's Rankings

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

struck 105 in the final match of the series against Australia in Perth and 54 in the first game of the ongoing T20I rubber against the West Indies in Mumbai to headline the latest rankings

Indian bowling attack still world-class: McGrath

Indian bowling attack still world-class: McGrath

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath says India's bowling attack remains a "world-class" one despite the recent debacles against New Zealand and blamed the under-whelming performance on factors such as injury lay-offs and toss.

McGrath hails Anderson after landmark wicket

McGrath hails Anderson after landmark wicket

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Australia great Glenn McGrath says he has great respect for James Anderson after the Englishman replaced him as the most prolific pace bowler in Test cricket.

PIX: Team India show their support for McGrath Foundation

PIX: Team India show their support for McGrath Foundation

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Doing their bit to raise funds for his foundation, India's cricketers on Saturday presented Glenn McGrath signed pink caps, while many donned attires of the same colour in memory of the former Australian pacer's late wife Jane.

T20 WC: India women eye big win vs injury-hit Australia

T20 WC: India women eye big win vs injury-hit Australia

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

India along with New Zealand and Pakistan are in contention for the last remaining semi-final spot from Group A.

Amazing Ashwin Scales New Peak!

Amazing Ashwin Scales New Peak!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

He overtook Australian spinner Nathan Lyon to become the seventh highest wicket-taker in Test cricket.

'That was very unusual': When Tendulkar sledged McGrath

'That was very unusual': When Tendulkar sledged McGrath

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Recalling some of his fiercest battles with Sachin Tendulkar, legendary Australian bowler Glenn McGrath has said it ended 50-50 between them but the Indian batting genius was really furious when he was declared out after a low bouncer hit his shoulder. McGrath said he spends a lot of time in India, has got a lot many friends there and always catches up with Tendulkar when he is in Mumbai, but many Indians still tell him they have not forgiven him for getting Sachin out in the 2003 World Cup final.

Anderson overtakes McGrath as leading Test paceman

Anderson overtakes McGrath as leading Test paceman

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

England's James Anderson became the leading fast bowler in Test history as he bowled Mohammed Shami to seal victory for England over India at the Oval on Tuesday.

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Despite the challenging build-up, Gambhir said he is "extremely confident" of retaining the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The players will hope to be as confident as they prepare for the fight to keep their World Test Final chances alive.

McGrath backs day-night Tests to revive popularity

McGrath backs day-night Tests to revive popularity

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Five-day cricket remains the ultimate format for Australia fast bowling great Glenn McGrath, who believes day-night Tests are the way forward for the format to survive in the age of the shorter Twenty20 version. The future of the longest format has been the subject of debate since the rise of popular T20 leagues over the last decade coincided with dwindling crowds at Test matches outside cricket hotbeds Australia and England.

Bumrah alone stands between Australia and glory

Bumrah alone stands between Australia and glory

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah embodies the qualities of pace legends such as Dennis Lillee, Andy Roberts and Richard Hadlee

Smith, Starc eye milestones during BGT

Smith, Starc eye milestones during BGT

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Smith needs just 315 runs to become the fourth Australian batter after Ricky Ponting (13378), Allan Border (11174), and Steve Waugh (10927) to reach the landmark of 10,000 Test runs.

Mandhana, Harmanpreet among major retentions for WPL 2025

Mandhana, Harmanpreet among major retentions for WPL 2025

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning and Harmanpreet Kaur were some of the big names retained by their respective franchises for the next edition of the Women's Premier League.

'All I want to do is make Shane Warne proud'

'All I want to do is make Shane Warne proud'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Lyon is just 34 wickets away from surpassing Glenn McGrath to become Australia's second-highest wicket-taker in Tests.

Anderson has set the bar like Tendulkar: McGrath

Anderson has set the bar like Tendulkar: McGrath

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

England seamer James Anderson has raised the bar for fast bowlers around the world, much like India great Sachin Tendulkar did for batsmen, former Australia paceman Glenn McGrath said.

Harman laments missed opportunities in defeat to Aus

Harman laments missed opportunities in defeat to Aus

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Sunday rued failing to capitalise on loose balls during her 63-run stand with Deepti Sharma for the fourth-wicket, as he side suffered a nine-run loss to Australia in a must-win women's T20 World Cup match in Dubai.

James Anderson breaks Glenn McGrath's record

James Anderson breaks Glenn McGrath's record

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Star England paceman James Anderson has broken Australian legend Glenn McGrath's record for number of wickets by a pacer in home conditions. Anderson, who claimed four wickets in England's thumping victory against Pakistan in the second Test, has now 291 wickets at home. The England pacer overcomes McGrath's long-standing record of 289 wickets that he took in Australia.

McGrath, Lee congratulate Tendulkar

McGrath, Lee congratulate Tendulkar

Rediff.com18 Mar 2012

Tributes continued to pour in for Sachin Tendulkar for completing a century of hundreds in international cricket with the legendary Glenn McGrath and tearaway pacer Brett Lee becoming the latest to congratulate the iconic Indian.

McGrath targets $ 1.3 million collection in the 'Pink Test'

McGrath targets $ 1.3 million collection in the 'Pink Test'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

For the much-awaited 10th 'Pink Test', the Australian and English cricket teams on Tuesday donned pink caps at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) alongside veteran cricketer and McGrath Foundation founder, Glenn McGrath.