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The Rise of Cricket's New Stars

The Rise of Cricket's New Stars

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Meet the standout finds of World Cup 2023.

Kashmiri students arrested for celebrating India's World Cup defeat

Kashmiri students arrested for celebrating India's World Cup defeat

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Indian police arrested seven students in the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) region under anti-terror laws for allegedly celebrating Australia's victory over India in the men's Cricket World Cup final earlier this month, police said on Tuesday.

Fans of India and Pakistan have elephant's memory: Akram

Fans of India and Pakistan have elephant's memory: Akram

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Weeks after India's heartbreaking six-wicket loss against Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram blamed the 'Men in Blue' fans for presenting them as the winners.

If they want to play...: Ashish Nehra on Virat and Rohit's T20I future

If they want to play...: Ashish Nehra on Virat and Rohit's T20I future

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Former pacer Ashish Nehra believes that until Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma retires, the young crop have to fight for their place in the line-up.

PIX: England on backfoot after Smith's second hundred

PIX: England on backfoot after Smith's second hundred

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Images from Day 4 of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia in Edgbaston, on Sunday.

'Who said I am finished?': Warner

'Who said I am finished?': Warner

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The selectors have decided to rest David Warner for the five-match T20 series in India following Australia's ODI World Cup triumph.

PIX: Australia close to retaining Ashes after England crash for 67

PIX: Australia close to retaining Ashes after England crash for 67

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Australia closed in on a victory that will see them retain the Ashes after ending an incredible second day of the third Test with a lead of 283 runs, having bowled out England for an embarrassing 67 in their first innings.

Are Tim Paine's playing days finally over?

Are Tim Paine's playing days finally over?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine's career appears to have come to an end as Tasmania has not offered him a fresh contract.

India look at young guns to take their legacy forward after WC heartbreak

India look at young guns to take their legacy forward after WC heartbreak

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

An expressionless Virat Kohli gave a quick handshake and hug to an equally expressionless Shubman Gill before going to collect his runners-up medal. It was the most poignant moment of a teary Sunday night for the Indian cricket team.

Smith pushes for rule reform, urges intervention

Smith pushes for rule reform, urges intervention

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Australian batting star Steve Smith has said that the cricketing authorities should urgently address the issue of pacers persistently bowling bouncers to a leg side field, as it restricts a batter's ability to hit the ball "anywhere in front of the wicket".

England retain six World Cup players for Windies tour

England retain six World Cup players for Windies tour

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Jos Buttler will captain the team for the Caribbean tour, with Gus Atkinson, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran and Liam Livingstone featuring in the ODI group from the showpiece event.

Ferguson to lead second-string NZ in Bangladesh ODIs

Ferguson to lead second-string NZ in Bangladesh ODIs

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson will take over the captain's role for the first time in his career as regular skipper Kane Williamson continues to recover from a knee injury, and his deputy Tom Latham has been rested for the series.

Singapore Open: It's curtains for Indian shuttlers

Singapore Open: It's curtains for Indian shuttlers

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

As Kidambi Srikanth lost his second round match, India's campaign ended at the Singapore Open.

Jos Buttler is finally smiling at the World Cup!

Jos Buttler is finally smiling at the World Cup!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Having ended a five-match losing streak with victory over the Netherlands, a smiling England skipper Jos Buttler said his team was desperate for the two points in what has been a disastrous World Cup campaign for the defending champions.

India vs Pakistan tickets sold out in 60 minutes

India vs Pakistan tickets sold out in 60 minutes

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

First lot of online tickets for Indo-Pak World Cup match sold out during pre-sale window

Why is Travis Head ruling himself out of the Test opener role?

Why is Travis Head ruling himself out of the Test opener role?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Australia's star batter Travis Head believes opening the batting in Test cricket is a "specialist job" and has ruled himself out of contention to replace veteran David Warner.

Jos Buttler takes blame for England's World Cup exit

Jos Buttler takes blame for England's World Cup exit

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Buttler has not managed a single half-century in seven matches so far, while England have reached a 200-plus total only twice in their last five matches

Livingstone fires back: 'No dressing room drama'

Livingstone fires back: 'No dressing room drama'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Morgan sensed something unsettling within the team and felt that could be the cause of the side's shambolic run.

Laver Cup: Protester sets arm on fire on court

Laver Cup: Protester sets arm on fire on court

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Swiss great Roger Federer is due to take to the court later in the day for the final match of his career, with the 41-year-old partnering his great rival Rafael Nadal to face the American duo of Sock and Frances Tiafoe.

David Warner picks his replacement!

David Warner picks his replacement!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Experienced opener David Warner named Marcus Harris to replace him as Australia's opener in red-ball cricket.

Centurion Test: Bavuma reveals the real challenge both India, South Africa face

Centurion Test: Bavuma reveals the real challenge both India, South Africa face

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

South Africa is one of the most challenging places in the world for batters and the side which can adapt to the seamer friendly conditions quickest has the best chance of success in the first Test against India, according to home captain Temba Bavuma.

Olympic organisers announce 17 new Games-related COVID cases

Olympic organisers announce 17 new Games-related COVID cases

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

The athlete, who has tested positive most recently was not staying at the Games village.

Carey to lead Australia in Finch's absence in ODIs vs Windies

Carey to lead Australia in Finch's absence in ODIs vs Windies

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Australia, without a number of key players who skipped the tour, were thrashed 4-1 in the T20 series by the Caribbeans.

F1: Russell takes pole in British 1-2-3 at Silverstone

F1: Russell takes pole in British 1-2-3 at Silverstone

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

George Russell led Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes front-row lockout in qualifying for the British Grand Prix on Saturday with McLaren's Lando Norris completing a rare one-two-three of home drivers.

Australia keen to avoid unwanted 36 year old record

Australia keen to avoid unwanted 36 year old record

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Australia's capitulation in Perth triggered damning assessments of the team's performance in home media.

PIX: Chelsea rally to beat Palace; Juventus lose

PIX: Chelsea rally to beat Palace; Juventus lose

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Chelsea came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 thanks to added time goals from Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez.

Political unrest shakes BCB: What it means for Shakib's future

Political unrest shakes BCB: What it means for Shakib's future

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Shakib Al Hasan, who was a lawmaker in the Awami League, was cleared by Bangladesh's new interim government last week to face Pakistan in a two-match Test series.

Federer admits to last night nerves after emotional farewell

Federer admits to last night nerves after emotional farewell

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Roger Federer may have been one of the sporting world's great communicators over the last two decades but the Swiss confessed he had been dreading being handed a microphone after his glorious career came to a close at the Laver Cup on Friday.

Cheers! Mitchell makes a splash with a six into fan's beer glass

Cheers! Mitchell makes a splash with a six into fan's beer glass

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell made a splash on the opening day of the second Test against England on Friday when he smashed a six straight into a startled female fan's pint of beer.

NZ skipper Williamson tests positive for COVID-19

NZ skipper Williamson tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Kane Williamson will miss the second Test against England after testing positive for COVID

World Cup: 'Exciting to be able to test our skills against India'

World Cup: 'Exciting to be able to test our skills against India'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Bangladesh assistant coach Nic Pothas rated India as the best team in the world and called it a great opportunity for his side to test its skills against the hosts in the ongoing Cricket World Cup.

Ponting picks Bumrah, Head to dominate T20 World Cup

Ponting picks Bumrah, Head to dominate T20 World Cup

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has picked Indian Premier League (IPL) top performers Jasprit Bumrah and Travis Head to excel among the bowlers and batters respectively in the T20 World Cup starting June 2.

Will England's Wood be fit for T20 WC final?

Will England's Wood be fit for T20 WC final?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Wood's pace has added bite to England's attack in Australia with the 32-year-old claiming nine wickets in the group stage

Britain's first million pound player Francis passes away

Britain's first million pound player Francis passes away

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Former England forward Trevor Francis, Britain's first one million pound ($1.28 million) player, has died at the age of 69 after suffering a heart attack, his family said on Monday.

Will Williamson's return see Ravindra benched for B'desh match?

Will Williamson's return see Ravindra benched for B'desh match?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Stead said paceman Tim Southee was also in contention after recovering from a fractured thumb.

Stuart Broad shocks cricket world with retirement announcement

Stuart Broad shocks cricket world with retirement announcement

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

England fast bowler Stuart Broad will retire from cricket at the end of the Ashes series against Australia, he said after the third day of the final Test on Saturday.

Fakhar's ton again fires Pakistan past New Zealand

Fakhar's ton again fires Pakistan past New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Daryl Mitchell's 129 and a 98 from skipper Tom Latham helped the Black Caps to an imposing 336-5 but Fakhar's fluent 180 from 144 balls and half centuries from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan got Pakistan across the line with 10 balls to spare.

World Cup: 'England not over-reliant on Stokes'

World Cup: 'England not over-reliant on Stokes'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

A minor hip injury kept Ben Stokes out of the World Cup opening match which England lost by nine wickets against New Zealand.

Cummins, Not Rohit, Will Lead My Team

Cummins, Not Rohit, Will Lead My Team

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

4 Aussies, 3 Indians, 1 Kiwi, 3 South Africans in Harish Kotian's World Cup 2023 Dream XI.

ICC Player of the Month for July 2024 revealed

ICC Player of the Month for July 2024 revealed

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

England seamer Gus Atkinson has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2024 after his heroics in the Test series against West Indies.