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Pant's love affair with Australia continues

Pant's love affair with Australia continues

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

During his gutsy knock on Friday, he became the third highest run getter for India in the World Test Championships with 2032 runs in 52 innings.

PIX: Reddy leads India's fightback with gritty hundred

PIX: Reddy leads India's fightback with gritty hundred

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Saturday.

Srinagar Stadium Cheers Universe Boss

Srinagar Stadium Cheers Universe Boss

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Cricket fans in Srinagar thronged the Bakshi stadium to catch a glimpse of Chris Gayle in action in the Legends Cricket League match on Friday. The 30,000 capacity stadium was packed to capacity as it marked the return of top level cricket to Srinagar after nearly four decades.

T20 WC: Classy South Africa crush Windies by 10 wickets

T20 WC: Classy South Africa crush Windies by 10 wickets

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

South Africa proved to be too strong for West Indies as they romped to a 10-wicket win to begin their campaign in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on a rousing note in Dubai on Friday.

LSG coach Langer looking to buy old bunch at auction

LSG coach Langer looking to buy old bunch at auction

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

LSG released KL Rahul before the team submitted its list of retained players by the October 31 deadline.

Pooran leads LSG retentions for IPL, pens massive deal

Pooran leads LSG retentions for IPL, pens massive deal

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday announced that they have retained Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi alongside uncapped stars Mohsin Khan and Ayush Badoni ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

PIX: West Indies breeze past minnows Scotland

PIX: West Indies breeze past minnows Scotland

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Riding on their excellent show with the ball, West Indies got the better of Scotland by six wickets in their Women's T20 World Cup match in Dubai on Sunday.

'Double' Boost For Pujara's Australian Hopes

'Double' Boost For Pujara's Australian Hopes

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

K L Rahul's indifferent form could throw Cheteshwar Pujara a lifeline for the tour of Australia, where he enjoys a great record.

Bangladesh's pace revolution: Story of planning, commitment at grassroots level

Bangladesh's pace revolution: Story of planning, commitment at grassroots level

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Bangladesh pacers have also been fortunate to have come under the tutelage of South African great Allan Donald and former West Indian pacer Otis Gibson.

MI May Retain Rohit Ahead Of IPL Auction

MI May Retain Rohit Ahead Of IPL Auction

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The BCCI's retention and auction rules ensure that franchises will have to make careful decisions to balance retaining star power with building depth across their squads.

Proteas captain seeks 'ruthless' batting vs Windies

Proteas captain seeks 'ruthless' batting vs Windies

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma is looking for his front-line batsmen to score quicker when they take on the West Indies in the second match of their two-test series, starting in Georgetown, Guyana on Thursday.

Chepauk's new avatar: A pacer's paradise

Chepauk's new avatar: A pacer's paradise

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The new red-soil pitch at Chepauk perfectly aligned with Indian team's vision to give more practice to their pacers ahead of the all-important tour to Australia.

Is Ayush Badoni the new king of sixes?

Is Ayush Badoni the new king of sixes?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Ayush Badoni, who hit a record 19 sixes, believes his ability to time the ball is the reason behind a record-smashing 55-ball 165 runs effort in the Delhi Premier League match against North Delhi Strikers.

Powell praises Windies' progress despite T20 WC exit

Powell praises Windies' progress despite T20 WC exit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Rovman Powell remained extremely proud of the progress the 'Men in Maroon' have made in the past year.

Ashwin's latest take on DRS

Ashwin's latest take on DRS

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Ashwin's observation was spot on because in earlier days, umpires hardly gave a batter out if he had plonked his front foot forward, using pad as the first line of defence while tucking the bat behind the pads.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

Bangladesh appoint West Indian Gibson as bowling coach

Bangladesh appoint West Indian Gibson as bowling coach

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Gibson is more than familiar with cricket in Bangladesh

T20 WC: Viv Richards 'loves' watching India play!

T20 WC: Viv Richards 'loves' watching India play!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Vivian Richards visited the Indian team's dressing room and expressed his support for Rohit Sharma & Co.

Why this West Indian's showing in IPL has impressed Tendulkar

Why this West Indian's showing in IPL has impressed Tendulkar

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Kings XI Punjab's Nicholas Pooran has been in smashing form in the ongoing Indian Premier League and former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has been impressed by the West Indian's clean striking abilities.

Shamsi: New Proteas keen to shake off 'chokers' tag

Shamsi: New Proteas keen to shake off 'chokers' tag

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

South Africa's T20 World Cup campaign has seen them win close matches repeatedly, much to the delight of spinner Tabraiz Shamsi.

WC T20: USA, Windies lock horns in crucial Super 8 tie

WC T20: USA, Windies lock horns in crucial Super 8 tie

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

USA's aggressive batting approach, as highlighted by batsman Steven Taylor, is a threat to any opponent. However, their bowling attack, which can lack discipline at times, might be vulnerable against the Windies' powerful batting lineup that includes Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, and Powell himself.

T20 World Cup: Finally, chance for bowlers to shine!

T20 World Cup: Finally, chance for bowlers to shine!

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The teams will not have the luxury of an Impact Player in the T20 World Cup.

2nd Test PIX: England win series as Windies collapse

2nd Test PIX: England win series as Windies collapse

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Photos from the 2nd Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge on Sunday

PICS: England set for thumping win in Anderson farewell

PICS: England set for thumping win in Anderson farewell

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the first Test between England and the West Indies, at Lord's, London, on Thursday.

Varun Or Rana? Who Gets Your Vote?

Varun Or Rana? Who Gets Your Vote?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Young pacer Harshit Rana is enjoying a dream run with the ball in IPL 2024.

PIX: England on top after debutant Atkinson rips through Windies

PIX: England on top after debutant Atkinson rips through Windies

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

England were in command on 30/1 at tea after bowling West Indies out for 121 on the opening day of the first Test.

No room for complacency: Gayle warns India

No room for complacency: Gayle warns India

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Gayle said it would be naive to expect a cold contest between the cross-border rivals.

I am a big fan of Bumrah; enjoy watching him bowl: Ambrose

I am a big fan of Bumrah; enjoy watching him bowl: Ambrose

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

West Indian legend Curtly Ambrose said he would not want to change anything in Jasprit Bumrah's unorthodox action.

'Sharp, bias-free' Gambhir to propel Indian cricket

'Sharp, bias-free' Gambhir to propel Indian cricket

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Gambhir has ability to derive the best out of his players: Childhood coach Bharadwaj

Expect conditions to level up in Caribbean leg: Rabada

Expect conditions to level up in Caribbean leg: Rabada

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'You want to get a game and find pitches where you have enough in it for the bowlers and enough in it for the batters.'

PIX: Dhoni-Sakshi sizzle; DJ Bravo meets SRK!

PIX: Dhoni-Sakshi sizzle; DJ Bravo meets SRK!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and wife Sakshi Singh stole the show in their matching all-black outfit.

LSG's Naveen admits defeat against Narine's brilliance

LSG's Naveen admits defeat against Narine's brilliance

Rediff.com6 May 2024

LSG fast bowler Naveen Ul Haq conceded that all their plans failed against the star West Indian allrounder.

T20 World Cup: Batting a worry for South Africa ahead of USA clash

T20 World Cup: Batting a worry for South Africa ahead of USA clash

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

South Africa will have no room for error as their world-class batters will be keen to flex their muscles against a spirited USA in their opening Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup.

'West Indies aiming for final despite top-order woes'

'West Indies aiming for final despite top-order woes'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Rutherford played down that aforesaid brittleness through the West Indian top and middle-order, saying it's up to every player to stand up and deliver when it matters.

T20 WC: USA's diverse squad makes mark

T20 WC: USA's diverse squad makes mark

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Sky is the limit, we are ending with heaps of learnings: Corey Anderson on USA's T20 WC campaign

LSG Vs RR: Who Took The Best Catch? VOTE!

LSG Vs RR: Who Took The Best Catch? VOTE!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Powell, Boult or Bishnoi? Vote for the best catch of the match...

Who are Sprint King Bolt's favourites to lift T20 WC?

Who are Sprint King Bolt's favourites to lift T20 WC?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

While the United States appear to be unlikely hosts for a cricket competition, with the men's "Big Four" leagues of MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL dominating the sporting landscape, Bolt said American fans will be treated to an experience unlike any other.

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.'

T20 WC: Five star Hosein guides Windies to big win over Uganda

T20 WC: Five star Hosein guides Windies to big win over Uganda

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between West Indies and Uganda in Providence, Guyana, on Saturday.

Narine, probably the greatest bowler in IPL history: Gambhir

Narine, probably the greatest bowler in IPL history: Gambhir

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir rates Sunil Narine as one the greatest bowler in the history of IPL.