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IPL 2025: Samson leads RR's core group retention

IPL 2025: Samson leads RR's core group retention

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

The Rajasthan Royals have retained their core group of players, including captain Sanju Samson, as they look to build on their recent success.

Olonga 'a black icon in Zimbabwe':Flower

Olonga 'a black icon in Zimbabwe':Flower

Rediff.com27 Apr 2003

Andy Flower paid tribute to his former team mate, saying he's the perfect role model for youngsters.

Stay hungry or risk getting fired: Flower to England squad

Stay hungry or risk getting fired: Flower to England squad

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

England coach Andy Flower has warned squad members that they need to remain hungry or face losing their places to the next generation of players.

RCB rest faith in rejigged squad for success in IPL 2025

RCB rest faith in rejigged squad for success in IPL 2025

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'The more number of times you reach the playoffs, the probability of winning the championship is quite near.'

Flower a strong candidate for England job: Strauss

Flower a strong candidate for England job: Strauss

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Captain Andrew Strauss backed Andy Flower to become England's full-time coach on Thursday. Flower is standing in as coach during the five-match one day series in West Indies and Strauss said he has struck up a good relationship with the former Zimbabwe captain.

Ambani's masterstroke: Bumrah-Boult duo back for MI

Ambani's masterstroke: Bumrah-Boult duo back for MI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Mumbai Indians owner Akash Ambani on Monday expressed his delight after succeeding in his plans to pair the peerless Jasprit Bumrah with New Zealand pace great Trent Boult for the 2025 IPL.

Lack of partnerships did us in: Flower

Lack of partnerships did us in: Flower

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

England coach Andy Flower says you can't win matches in the subcontinent without putting up substantial partnerships.

Hussain backs Flower as England coach

Hussain backs Flower as England coach

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has backed Andy Flower to be the country's new coach, saying the Zimbabwean could be an excellent in the role he filled on a short-term basis in the West Indies.

Flower and Donald hold keys to Bell's success

Flower and Donald hold keys to Bell's success

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

Ian Bell, England's top-scorer in their last three ODIs against India, has credited assistant coaches Andy Flower and Allan Donald for the turnaround in his game.

Here is what Flower, Pietersen have to say about 'rift' in squad

Here is what Flower, Pietersen have to say about 'rift' in squad

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

England coach Andy Flower and senior batsman Kevin Pietersen moved quickly on Wednesday to dampen media speculation of a rift in the dressing room in the wake of the 5-0 Ashes humiliation in Australia.

Here's when Kohli will join RCB squad

Here's when Kohli will join RCB squad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bangalore began their pre-tournament camp without their numero uno Virat Kohli, who might take a few more days to join before the team starts its IPL campaign against reigning champions Chennai Super Kings on March 22.

Farewell, DK!

Farewell, DK!

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Andy Flower thinks DK may take up coaching once he calls time on his career.

We've achieved nothing yet, says Eng coach Flower

We've achieved nothing yet, says Eng coach Flower

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

England played the "perfect" game in Adelaide to take a 1-0 lead over Australia in the Ashes series but there was little danger of complacency as the team had achieved nothing so far, coach Andy Flower said on Wednesday.

England coach Flower asks ICC to change light rules

England coach Flower asks ICC to change light rules

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

England coach Andy Flower has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to change the regulations regarding bad light after his side narrowly missed out on a dramatic victory in the final Ashes Test on Sunday.

Flower signs new deal at Essex as a Brit

Flower signs new deal at Essex as a Brit

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

The former Zimbabwe captain signed a two-year deal at the county as an English-qualified player.

What RCB must do revive sagging fortunes...

What RCB must do revive sagging fortunes...

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Notwithstanding Virat Kohli's sparkling form, the Royal Challenger Bengaluru batters are struggling for "form and confidence", says Head Coach Andy Flower following his team's fourth defeat in five games this IPL season

Cameron Green 'thrilled to don RCB colours' in IPL 2024

Cameron Green 'thrilled to don RCB colours' in IPL 2024

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Expressing his excitement, Green conveyed a warm message to RCB fans

RCB's need of the hour -- set of skilful bowlers

RCB's need of the hour -- set of skilful bowlers

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Flower batted for the 'Impact Player' rule saying that it allows two Indian players to participate in a game.

Cup Extras: Flower thought KP would play with painkillers

Cup Extras: Flower thought KP would play with painkillers

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

The pace at which Kevin Pietersen's hernia problem deteriorated took England coach Andy Flower by surprise as he, at first, thought that the star batsman would continue in the World Cup by taking painkillers.

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

'Indian Cricket Changed My Life'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'I have a deep affection for Indian cricket. If someone asked me to come back, I wouldn't say no.'

Flower faces tough choices to help England bloom again

Flower faces tough choices to help England bloom again

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

England's cataclysmic Ashes loss with two Tests to spare has sparked the usual calls for heads to roll in all departments, but confusion reigns as to whether Andy Flower will man the guillotine or put himself beneath the blade.

I'm a bit surprised at all the hullabaloo: Flower

I'm a bit surprised at all the hullabaloo: Flower

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

England head coach Andy Flower rejected on Tuesday any suggestion that his team had engaged in deliberate time wasting during the drawn first Ashes Test against Australia on Sunday.

The Man Who Led RCB To Paradise

The Man Who Led RCB To Paradise

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Rajat Patidar's astute captaincy has been apparent throughout this season, be it bowling changes or field placements, he has been spot on. Unlike other franchises where captaining big egos has not sat well with certain players, Patidar has commanded the respect of his senior India as well as international team-mates.

Flower slams reports of 'ultimatum' to Pietersen as 'inaccurate'

Flower slams reports of 'ultimatum' to Pietersen as 'inaccurate'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

England coach Andy Flower has dismissed reports that he had issued an ultimatum to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over misfiring star batsman Kevin Pietersen as 'totally inaccurate'.

Emotional Swapnil opens up on 'warm' relationship with Kohli

Emotional Swapnil opens up on 'warm' relationship with Kohli

Rediff.com20 May 2024

RCB all-rounder Swapnil Singh, who entered the IPL in the second half and made an immediate impact, opened up on his "emotional" cricketing journey that saw him experience numerous ups and downs and his relationship with star batter Virat Kohli.

Give him time: Afridi comes out in defence of Shaheen

Give him time: Afridi comes out in defence of Shaheen

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has come out in defence of his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi following speculation that the tall pace bowler was going to be removed as the national T20 captain.

Flower backs Cook, to discuss coaching future in Sydney

Flower backs Cook, to discuss coaching future in Sydney

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

England team director Andy Flower has backed Alastair Cook's captaincy and will have talks with his new boss in Sydney this week about his own future in the wake of the tourists' fourth straight loss in the Ashes series.

Important to build bond with not only players but also with coaches: KL

Important to build bond with not only players but also with coaches: KL

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

KL Rahul got instant success as captain of Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL and he put it mainly down to trusting his instincts, something he didn't do enough in his initial days as a leader.

Giles a strong candidate to replace Flower: ECB

Giles a strong candidate to replace Flower: ECB

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Limited-overs supremo Ashley Giles is a strong candidate to succeed Andy Flower as England's coach in all formats, cricket board chief Giles Clarke said on Saturday.

Giles to apply for England coach job after Flower's resignation

Giles to apply for England coach job after Flower's resignation

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Former Test spin bowler Ashley Giles confirmed on Sunday that he would be "very interested" in succeeding Andy Flower as England's team director following his resignation.

WPL: Luke Williams replaces Ben Sawyer as RCB head coach

WPL: Luke Williams replaces Ben Sawyer as RCB head coach

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Australia's Luke Williams will take over as the head coach of the Royal Challengers Bangalore ahead of the second season of the Women's Premier League.

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

All about IPL 2025 which kicks off on March 22, Saturday.

'India doesn't need different coaches for Tests and limited overs cricket'

'India doesn't need different coaches for Tests and limited overs cricket'

Rediff.com23 May 2024

A team like India, which doesn't have players competing round the year in T20 leagues across the globe, doesn't need two separate coaches for the limited overs and Test format, feels former England spinner Graeme Swann.

'Do you need a bowling coach when I am here?': Zaheer

'Do you need a bowling coach when I am here?': Zaheer

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan on Wednesday assumed the role of Lucknow Super Giants team mentor.

Why Afridi is the most misunderstood cricketer...

Why Afridi is the most misunderstood cricketer...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Former Zimbabwe captain and ex-England coach Andy Flower believes that Shahid Afridi's reputation in the media is 'misleading' and described the Pakistan skipper as an excellent leader.

RCB's auction picks were to help with home games

RCB's auction picks were to help with home games

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

RCB head coach Andy Flower too was happy with the acquisitions.

Yuvraj to play in Abu Dhabi T10 tournament

Yuvraj to play in Abu Dhabi T10 tournament

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

One of the reasons Yuvraj retired was that he wanted to play in leagues around the world and have "some fun". At the moment, the BCCI doesn't allow an active cricketer to take part in a foreign league.

BCCI has not held talks with Flower: Sanjay Patel

BCCI has not held talks with Flower: Sanjay Patel

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India rubbished a report that it had held discussions with former England coach Andy Flower about taking over as the chief coach of the Indian team in place of incumbent Duncan Fletcher following the country's dismal show in South Africa and New Zealand.

'300-run mark will be crossed in the IPL very soon'

'300-run mark will be crossed in the IPL very soon'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Dinesh Karthik said the 300-frontier will be breached in the IPL sooner rather than later.

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'Vinoo Mankad's legacy has been to tell the aspiring Indian cricketer to believe in oneself. He was a great proponent of self-belief. He was the one who kept saying to me that you need to keep scoring runs and keep at it. When you get a 100, let that be the knock on the selector's door.'