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IPL PICS: Kings reign in Jaipur after Royals collapse

IPL PICS: Kings reign in Jaipur after Royals collapse

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Images from Monday's IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals, in Jaipur.

IPL PIX: Pant stars as Delhi thrash Mumbai Indians

IPL PIX: Pant stars as Delhi thrash Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Images from the IPL match played between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday

ICC confirms receiving Lalit's e-mail in 2013

ICC confirms receiving Lalit's e-mail in 2013

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

The International Cricket Council confirmed that it had received a letter from Lalit Modi in 2013 in which the former IPL commissioner alleged that three players were bribed by a business tycoon.

Verma writes to ICC to clarify on Modi claims

Verma writes to ICC to clarify on Modi claims

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Cricket Association of Bihar president Aditya Verma has asked the ICC to clarify on the claims made by controversial former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi that two leading Indian cricketers and a West Indian player had been bribed by an Indian real estate tycoon.

New Zealand Test openers pull out of practice game against India

New Zealand Test openers pull out of practice game against India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

The two players decided to pull out in favour of playing for their provinces in the Plunket Shield, New Zealand's domestic first class championships.

Stats: After Kohli, India's other consistent performer is...

Stats: After Kohli, India's other consistent performer is...

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Statistical highlights of the fourth day's play of the third cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka in New Delhi on Tuesday

BCCI used financial clout to ouster me: Bucknor

BCCI used financial clout to ouster me: Bucknor

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

Controversial West Indian umpire Steve Bucknor claims the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) used its money power to get him sacked from the Perth Test during India's tour of Australia last year. Bucknor was pulled out of the Perth Test last year after the BCCI threatened to pull out of the Australian tour, due to the West Indian's controversial decisions, which largely went against India, in the second Test in Sydney.

Did Usain Bolt actually say 'Gayle is a loser'?

Did Usain Bolt actually say 'Gayle is a loser'?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Usain Bolt celebrated West Indies's World T20 win by recording DJ Bravo's famous 'The Champion' song, but it seems that he also mocked Chris Gayle in it.

1st Test PIX: India crush Windies after Bumrah, Rahane show

1st Test PIX: India crush Windies after Bumrah, Rahane show

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Images from Day 4 of the first Test between India and the West Indies in Antigua.

Showman Gayle still swaggers in universe of his own

Showman Gayle still swaggers in universe of his own

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Having seen the 'Universe Boss' boss around from Ahmedabad to Port-of-Spain, and from the Oval to St George's, over nearly two decades, fans came in their thousands to Southampton amid some trepidation and much anticipation to watch Christopher Henry Gayle strut his unique stuff against England fo

What went wrong for Kohli-led RCB in IPL-11

What went wrong for Kohli-led RCB in IPL-11

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Needing 165 to beat Rajasthan, Bangalore were cruising at 75 for one in the ninth over with de Villiers (53) and Parthiv Patel (33) well set before the wheels came off their chase courtesy of some poor shot selections by subsequent batsmen.

Richards pips Tendulkar as greatest ODI player in online poll

Richards pips Tendulkar as greatest ODI player in online poll

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

West Indian batting great Viv Richards has been voted as the greatest ODI player in the history of the game ahead of India's cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar in an online poll.

Tendulkar's technique is the best in the world: Lara

Tendulkar's technique is the best in the world: Lara

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Terming Sachin Tendulkar's batting technique as the best in the world, legendary West Indian cricketer Brian Lara said if he had a son he would have asked him to learn from the videos of the Indian great to excel in the sport.

Captain Rohit on India's struggle in victory chase

Captain Rohit on India's struggle in victory chase

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

'(We) knew the chase wasn't going to be easy. Hopefully we can learn from these mistakes'

ICC ODI rankings: Jadeja leads bowling list; Kohli 4th best bat

ICC ODI rankings: Jadeja leads bowling list; Kohli 4th best bat

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Ravindra Jadeja continues to jointly head the bowlers' list, while Virat Kohli is the highest-ranked Indian batsman at fourth in the latest ICC ODI rankings.

Bowling great Andy Roberts's honest thoughts about Windies' cricket

Bowling great Andy Roberts's honest thoughts about Windies' cricket

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Dejected by the shambolic state of the West Indies cricket team, legendary pacer Sir Andy Roberts feels the side is not even competing anymore and players cannot escape the blame by continuously citing their dispute with the country's Board.

3 causes of West Indies cricket's decline

3 causes of West Indies cricket's decline

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Brian Lara has slammed the ' badly run' Caribbean cricket administration, saying that the trust deficit between the board and players is harming the West Indies team.

'The spot-fixing scam won't affect Indian team at Champions Trophy'

'The spot-fixing scam won't affect Indian team at Champions Trophy'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

Aunshuman Gaekwad, who opened the innings with Sunil Gavaskar in Test matches and faced the hostile West Indian fast bowlers with guts and gumption, was one of the successful coaches of Team India. An intelligent man with independent thoughts, Gaekwad expresses his views, not just on cricket, unambiguously, in a freewheeling conversation with Haresh Pandya, soon after the departure of the Indian team for the Champions Trophy in England.

Windies bowling great Wes Hall inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Windies bowling great Wes Hall inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Hall is the fourth cricketer this year to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame after Betty Wilson, Anil Kumble and Martin Crowe, who were inducted earlier this year during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup.

New Zealand thrash West Indies

New Zealand thrash West Indies

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

New Zealand crushed West Indies by seven wickets in the third one-day international in Wellington on Wednesday. The Kiwis cruised past the West Indian total of 128 with almost 30 overs to spare to level the five-game series at 1-1 with two games to go after the second match was washed out.

IPL Preview: Sunrisers face rampaging KXIP

IPL Preview: Sunrisers face rampaging KXIP

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

A charged up Sunrisers Hyderabad will have revenge on their minds when they face an in-form Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

Smith's sizzling innings help Mumbai Indians bounce back

Smith's sizzling innings help Mumbai Indians bounce back

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

Mumbai Indians opener Dwayne Smith played a stellar role with his unbeaten half century to keep his team in contention for a Champions League Twenty20 semifinal berth with a win over Lions.

Sourav Ganguly is my favourite Indian captain: Lara

Sourav Ganguly is my favourite Indian captain: Lara

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Among all the Indian captains that he has played against, Sourav Ganguly is the "favourite" of West Indian batting legend and former skipper Brian Lara as he feels his leadership against arch-rivals Australia was "astonishing".

IPL Preview: Mumbai Indians look to continue momentum against Rajasthan Royals

IPL Preview: Mumbai Indians look to continue momentum against Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Mumbai Indians will look to continue in similar vein when they lock horns with Rajasthan Royals in

IPL: KKR seek top-two finish against struggling Punjab

IPL: KKR seek top-two finish against struggling Punjab

Rediff.com9 May 2017

A play-offs spot having sealed after a resounding victory in their previous match, Kolkata Knight Riders would aim for a top-two finish with a win when they take on an inconsistent Kings XI Punjab in an IPL match, in Mohali, on Tuesday.

Is Smith a better Test batsman than Kohli?

Is Smith a better Test batsman than Kohli?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Spin legend Shane Warne has rated Steve Smith as a better Test batsman than India captain Virat Kohli, saying when it comes to five day game the Australia skipper "is the man".

PHOTOS: Showman Hardik stars as Mumbai Indians humble CSK

PHOTOS: Showman Hardik stars as Mumbai Indians humble CSK

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Mumbai Indians humbled Chennai Super Kings by 37 runs in the Indian Premier League, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

We need to touch up our game: Pollard

We need to touch up our game: Pollard

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Disappointed after Mumbai Indians' third successive IPL loss, the team's West Indian batsman Kieron Pollard said his side needs to improve several aspects of it gameplan.

Embarrassed to overtake Viv Richards' record, says Amla

Embarrassed to overtake Viv Richards' record, says Amla

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Star South African batsman Hashim Amla had a memorable game on Sunday. When he was on 59, he crossed the 4000-run mark in ODI, the quickest to do so in 81 matches, besting Sir Vivian Richards' mark of 88 ODIs.

China's first lady steals the show in Latin America

China's first lady steals the show in Latin America

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

China's new first lady Peng Liyuan continued with her charm offensive demonstrating her musical talent during a recent visit to Latin America along with her husband President Xi Jinping.

PIX: Windies players add colour to Dhoni's birthday party

PIX: Windies players add colour to Dhoni's birthday party

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's birthday celebrations turned out to be quite lively with the West Indian cricketers also joining the party in Port of Spain.

IPL: WAGS and film stars watch as Pollard makes it a night to remember

IPL: WAGS and film stars watch as Pollard makes it a night to remember

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Kieron Pollard's fireworks against Hyderabad was witnessed by WAGS and filmstars at Wankhede on Monday.

Pollard's blitzkrieg keeps Mumbai unbeaten at home

Pollard's blitzkrieg keeps Mumbai unbeaten at home

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Kieron Pollard's blistering unbeaten 27-ball 66 all but assured Mumbai Indians a play-off berth after the hosts defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets in their Pepsi Indian Premier League match, in Mumbai, on Monday.

Brendon McCullum blasts his way to records

Brendon McCullum blasts his way to records

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum smashed the second-highest Twenty20 score of all time when he hit a typically belligerent 158 not out in 64 balls for Birmingham against Derbyshire on Friday.

How Kings XI will manage Shami's workload...

How Kings XI will manage Shami's workload...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Shami will be given adequate rest in between matches, said Kings XI Punjab coach Mike Hesson

Tendulkar rues not getting to play against Viv Richards

Tendulkar rues not getting to play against Viv Richards

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Sachin Tendulkar has some fond memories of playing alongside the legends of the 1980s in the 1992 World Cup but is still disappointed at missing out playing against his hero West Indian batting great Vivian Richards.

Roaring Jadeja to return for struggling Lions against Pune

Roaring Jadeja to return for struggling Lions against Pune

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

The Suresh Raina-led side suffered consecutive defeats against two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders and title holder Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening two matches.

IPL Auction: The big names who went UNSOLD

IPL Auction: The big names who went UNSOLD

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Dale Steyn, Ishant Sharma, Joe Root, Hashim Amla and Lasith Malinga were among the big names who went unsold at the IPL auction.

IPL PHOTOS: Chennai vs Bangalore

IPL PHOTOS: Chennai vs Bangalore

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Images from the IPL match played between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday.

Lara better than Tendulkar? Do you agree with Ponting?

Lara better than Tendulkar? Do you agree with Ponting?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

In the backdrop of Ricky Ponting's comments, Rajneesh Gupta throws up with interesting statistical insights on Tendulkar and Lara's showing against Australia when Ponting was the captain.