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'Time to make amends': Aus captain Cummins warns Team India

'Time to make amends': Aus captain Cummins warns Team India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Pat Cummins is looking at the upcoming five-Test series against India as a chance to 'make amends' for the successive defeats at home against their fierce rivals.

Non-stop action from ESPN-Star Sports

Non-stop action from ESPN-Star Sports

Rediff.com15 Oct 2005

Last month, Manu Sawhney took charge as executive vice president, programming and marketing, ESPN-Star Sports.

'Rohit's leadership key to India's success'

'Rohit's leadership key to India's success'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Rohit has earned laurels in white-ball cricket, and his impressive tally speaks volumes about his prowess in limited-over cricket.

Will Kohli Shut Critics Up In Pakistan Game?

Will Kohli Shut Critics Up In Pakistan Game?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'So whatever runs he might not have gotten (against Ireland), you know, he wants to score double the runs.'

Shah Rukh Bowls Over IPL Fans

Shah Rukh Bowls Over IPL Fans

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'He's an absolute legend. Lots of love and respect,' Aakash Chopra complimented the megastar on X.

India's largest media empire is all set to be born!

India's largest media empire is all set to be born!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Competition Commission of India on Wednesday said it has approved the merger of the media assets of Reliance Industries and Walt Disney Co to create the country's largest media empire. The deal, announced six months ago, has been cleared by the CCI with certain modifications proposed by the two parties.

IPL 2024: Guess Who This Smiling Sardar Is?

IPL 2024: Guess Who This Smiling Sardar Is?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

"Keep smiling Burrrraaahaaaaaaaa," he captioned his Instagram post.

Kohli-Rohit should open against Ireland: Gavaskar

Kohli-Rohit should open against Ireland: Gavaskar

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal should drop down to the No 3 position, said batting great Sunil Gavaskar.

When It Was Bradman Versus India

When It Was Bradman Versus India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball bowled every run taken, coming with no quarter given. Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a 4-part series.

When Venky Iyer Snubbed Mitch Starc

When Venky Iyer Snubbed Mitch Starc

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'Alyssa is my most favourite Australian right now and not Mitch Starc. He is No. 2.'

ESPN-Star Sports to charge Rs 32/mth

ESPN-Star Sports to charge Rs 32/mth

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

ESPN-Star Sports on Wednesday announced a rate of Rs 32 per month for its two sports channels for consumers under the conditional access system on an annual contract basis.

One team I always want to beat is RCB: Gambhir

One team I always want to beat is RCB: Gambhir

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

With Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli set to clash, the KKR mentor opened up about his dislike for the RCB team.

'Rohit is like that iron fist in a velvet glove'

'Rohit is like that iron fist in a velvet glove'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Captain Rohit has been 'absolutely phenomenal': Bumrah

Women's Asia Cup: Dominant India take on Pakistan in opener

Women's Asia Cup: Dominant India take on Pakistan in opener

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The Women's Asia Cup is set for a blockbuster start when defending champions India take on arch-foes Pakistan in Dambulla on Friday.

'Kohli manufacturing shots that aren't there'

'Kohli manufacturing shots that aren't there'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'This is not his game... He is going too early for it, especially with Rohit Sharma playing aggressively at the other end.'

'Heartening to see Rohit batting the way he has'

'Heartening to see Rohit batting the way he has'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Rohit Sharma's return to form might have come too late for Mumbai Indians, but it augurs well for him and the Indian team heading into the T20 World Cup next month, feels the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

'India-Pakistan an extra special match, not a fight'

'India-Pakistan an extra special match, not a fight'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Rohit Sharma-led India will take on Pakistan on Sunday and Pandya will be eager to repeat his past success against the cross-border opponents.

'Shouldn't Have Refused Single'

'Shouldn't Have Refused Single'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Dhoni refused a seemingly easy single after hitting the ball, leaving many, including former cricketer Irfan Pathan, perplexed.

Dhoni: What The IPL Taught Me...

Dhoni: What The IPL Taught Me...

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'I always believed that when you're leading a team, you need to understand each other well, not just in passing. Once you know an individual well, you know his strength, his weaknesses, it becomes easier to guide the team in the correct direction,' Dhoni told Star Sports.

Dhoni's Warm Hug With Gambhir

Dhoni's Warm Hug With Gambhir

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

'M S Dhoni stands as a towering figure in Indian cricket, arguably the most successful captain ever.'

World Cup Final: Star Sports, travel firms in top gear

World Cup Final: Star Sports, travel firms in top gear

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

July 14 features three big-ticket sporting events -- the World Cup final, the Wimbledon men's final and the British Grand Prix.

BCCI violated rules: ESPN-Star Sports

BCCI violated rules: ESPN-Star Sports

Rediff.com5 Sep 2004

Managing Director Rik Dovey said ESPN-Star Sports were not give any opportunity for discussion, further clarification or to alter their bid.

T20 WC: Ireland seek redemption against Canada

T20 WC: Ireland seek redemption against Canada

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Canada, though coming off a defeat to the USA, will be buoyed by their 10-wicket victory over Ireland in the 2019 T20 World Cup Qualifiers

'My Mother Told Me Just Win'

'My Mother Told Me Just Win'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz revealed his mother's special message which spurred him in the IPL 2024 final against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday, May 26, 2024.

Why Gavaskar Slammed Kohli...

Why Gavaskar Slammed Kohli...

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

'In the middle, he just seemed to have lost touch...So at the end of the day, when he gets out...when you are facing the strike in the first ball of the innings and you get out in the 14th or the 15th over, you have got a strike rate of 118, that's not what your team expects from you.'

ESPN-Star Sports offer to produce live telecast

ESPN-Star Sports offer to produce live telecast

Rediff.com27 Sep 2004

ESPN-Star Sports on Monday informed the BCCI that they are ready to produce the live telecast of the matches and share the feed with Doordarshan.

'Hardik is being isolated'

'Hardik is being isolated'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'The players need to accept him as their leader. A decision has been made, and the team needs to function as a unit.'

Samson's proven his worth time and again: Hayden

Samson's proven his worth time and again: Hayden

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Former Australian opener Mathew Hayden is mighty impressed with the IPL performance of Sanju Samson and has lauded the T20 World Cup-bound power-hitter for "handling both spin and pace with finesse".

'Dhoni vs Kohli clash iconic for the entire IPL'

'Dhoni vs Kohli clash iconic for the entire IPL'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

RCB take on Chennai Super Kings, who are also in contention for a play-offs berth, in their final league game on Saturday.

Rohit slams broadcasters for recording private talks

Rohit slams broadcasters for recording private talks

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Rohit Sharma on Sunday lashed out at the IPL broadcasters for 'breaching' cricketers' privacy

No Place For Kohli In This 2024 Side!

No Place For Kohli In This 2024 Side!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

No Shubhman Gill or Hardik Pandya either in Sanjay Manjrekar's T20 World Cup team.

Finch hails Jadeja as 'absolute class' for CSK

Finch hails Jadeja as 'absolute class' for CSK

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Jadeja scored 40-odd runs and took three wickets in Chennai Super Kings' victory over Punjab Kings on Sunday.

India favoured but England can upset: Collingwood

India favoured but England can upset: Collingwood

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The pitch in Guyana has favoured the bowlers in the past by slowing down as the game goes on.

Was it Buttler's batting or fitness that won the match?

Was it Buttler's batting or fitness that won the match?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Buttler (107 not out off 60 balls) fought his way through a slow start and rapidly rising asking rate to be there till the end for Rajasthan Royals

Gavaskar blames IPL form for Rinku's snub

Gavaskar blames IPL form for Rinku's snub

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Gavaskar felt that Rinku's form in the ongoing IPL had to do with him not being included in the main squad.

'It's Like Finding Trout In A Glass Of Milk'

'It's Like Finding Trout In A Glass Of Milk'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'If we look at the replays side-on the foot touches the boundary twice and it's very clear.'

IPL viewership CRUSHES records! 35 Crore hooked

IPL viewership CRUSHES records! 35 Crore hooked

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

IPL records highest ever TV viewership in first 10 matches, says official broadcaster

Play all formats with honesty: Gambhir's vision

Play all formats with honesty: Gambhir's vision

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Gambhir has made his selection process clear by stating his strong belief in players featuring across all three formats.

Is Suryakumar Yadav better than AB de Villiers?

Is Suryakumar Yadav better than AB de Villiers?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The 33-year-old is virtually assured of his place in the India squad for the T20 World Cup in the US and West Indies but was out for a duck in his first match of the season against Delhi Capitals on Sunday.

IPL 2024: 'Sudharsan needs to be spoken about more'

IPL 2024: 'Sudharsan needs to be spoken about more'

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Gujarat Titan's Sai Sudharsan is the quickest Indian in terms of innings to reach 1,000 runs in IPL.