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PIX: Williamson, Ravindra tons power NZ into Champions Trophy final

PIX: Williamson, Ravindra tons power NZ into Champions Trophy final

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

New Zealand booked their place in the final of the Champions Trophy against India after a 50-run victory over South Africa.

Graeme Swann helping group of England spinners ahead of India tour

Graeme Swann helping group of England spinners ahead of India tour

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Having been there and done that, Graeme Swann is now mentoring a group of young England spinners, who would feature in a 'Shadow Tour' of India next month with a couple of them in contention to make it to senior team for five-Test series, starting January 25.

We know what to expect: Latham not underestimating SA

We know what to expect: Latham not underestimating SA

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

New Zealand batsman Tom Latham says his team will take confidence from their recent win over South Africa in the tri-series when they face the same opponents in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday.

Respect, but no fear: Lyon on facing Indian superstars

Respect, but no fear: Lyon on facing Indian superstars

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'We have nothing but respect for every Indian cricketer who takes the field on Friday'

'What has Ponting got to do with Indian cricket?': Gambhir

'What has Ponting got to do with Indian cricket?': Gambhir

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Head coach Gautam Gambhir put up a stout defence of under-pressure skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli ahead of tour of Australia.

How Mooney powered Australia to Women's T20 WC title

How Mooney powered Australia to Women's T20 WC title

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Mooney struck a match-winning unbeaten 74 as Australia claimed their sixth Women's T20 World Cup title

What's hurting growth of UAE cricket?

What's hurting growth of UAE cricket?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

There was talent and a pathway, but a decade down the road the UAE have not made any other appearances in a global event.

T20 WC: India wary of Chamari's influence on SL

T20 WC: India wary of Chamari's influence on SL

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

India need victory big enough to boost its net run-rate (NRR) when they face Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

England dumped Nigeria out of the Women's World Cup in a last-16 penalty shootout

India's unbeaten streak ends

India's unbeaten streak ends

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

India's historic streak of home Test series victories has come to an end as New Zealand secured a remarkable 2-1 series win during their tour in 2024.

'It is about being positive': How Head survived Bumrah spell

'It is about being positive': How Head survived Bumrah spell

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Travis Head conceded that he was immensely fortunate to survive a fine spell from Jasprit Bumrah on the Day 2 of the third Test in Brisbane on Sunday.

Arshdeep vies with Babar, Head for T20I honours

Arshdeep vies with Babar, Head for T20I honours

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

India's Arshdeep Singh is in the race for the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year along with Pakistan's Babar Azam, Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza and Australia's Travis Head, the ICC revealed on Sunday.

Cummins takes over as Australia ODI captain

Cummins takes over as Australia ODI captain

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Test skipper Pat Cummins will also captain Australia in one-day internationals after being named as the replacement for Aaron Finch by Cricket Australia on Tuesday.

Women's WT20: Clinical India beat Australia to top Group B

Women's WT20: Clinical India beat Australia to top Group B

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Mandhana blasted 9 fours and 3 sixes in her 55-ball innings and shared a 68-run third wicket partnership with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (43 runs off 27) to power India to a competitive 167 for 8 at the Providence Stadium.

What went wrong for Australia in Delhi Test

What went wrong for Australia in Delhi Test

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Several batsmen played reckless sweep shots only to fall lbw or be bowled by the Indian spinners.

Collins blows kisses at booing crowd, Sinner through

Collins blows kisses at booing crowd, Sinner through

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Danielle Collins gave the hostile crowd a roasting after beating local favourite Destanee Aiava in the second round of the Australian Open

Did Rohit's heroics end Matthew Wade's career?

Did Rohit's heroics end Matthew Wade's career?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Matthew Wade has revealed that his team's defeat to India in the T20 World Cup earlier this year was probably the moment that ended his career as it was the first time that the thought of retirement crossed his mind.

Cummins slams rift rumours: 'We're a tight unit'

Cummins slams rift rumours: 'We're a tight unit'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Pat Cummins denies dressing room divide amid speculation over Hazlewood's comments

FIFA World Cup PIX: Australia beat Tunisia to end winless streak

FIFA World Cup PIX: Australia beat Tunisia to end winless streak

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group D game played between Australia and Tunisia on Saturday.

Pant to play Delhi's next Ranji match, no word from Kohli yet

Pant to play Delhi's next Ranji match, no word from Kohli yet

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

According to ESPNCricinfo, Shubman Gill has also confirmed his availability for Punjab's upcoming Ranji Trophy sixth-round fixture against Karnataka, set to begin on January 23.

No wives: BCCI's strict rule for Champions Trophy

No wives: BCCI's strict rule for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Families will not be accompanying the Indian cricket players heading to Dubai on February 15 for the ICC Champions Trophy as the BCCI's new travel policy comes into effect for the first time with this tournament.

Don't write off champions: Hussey backs Kohli, Rohit

Don't write off champions: Hussey backs Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Michael Hussey backed star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and said that one cannot write off champion players like them.

Canada, Germany win opening ties in Davis Cup Finals

Canada, Germany win opening ties in Davis Cup Finals

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Canada began their Davis Cup Finals campaign in confident fashion as wins for Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime assured them of victory

Who should open with Rohit in Champions Trophy?

Who should open with Rohit in Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'I think Rohit should play aggressively. You saw how he batted in the ODI World Cup -- he was attacking even in the final. So, I believe his approach will remain the same.'

Khawaja lauds 'inspirational' Afghan win over Aussies

Khawaja lauds 'inspirational' Afghan win over Aussies

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Following the match, Australian batsman Usman Khawaja took to social media to congratulate Afghanistan on their well-deserved win.

CT: South Africa face tricky opener against Afghanistan

CT: South Africa face tricky opener against Afghanistan

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Debutants Afghanistan will aim to continue their impressive rise in white-ball cricket, while South Africa will once again attempt to shed the 'chokers' tag when the two sides kick-off their Champions Trophy campaign in Karachi on Friday.

'Hazlewood's run rate comment was a joke': Cummins

'Hazlewood's run rate comment was a joke': Cummins

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Australia's Pat Cummins said they never considered going easy on Scotland in their final group match to eliminate England from the Twenty20 World Cup.

Check Out Women's T20 World Cup Schedule

Check Out Women's T20 World Cup Schedule

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

India's women's cricket team will kick off their campaign against New Zealand on October 4 at the Dubai international stadium.

Windies book semi-final ticket after beating England

Windies book semi-final ticket after beating England

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Captain Hayley Matthews and her opening partner Qiana Joseph struck fine half centuries as the West Indies registered a thumping six-wicket win over England to qualify for the semifinals of the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Tuesday.

'If there's one team that can beat India, it's New Zealand'

'If there's one team that can beat India, it's New Zealand'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has picked India as the favourites in Sunday's Champions Trophy summit clash against New Zealand, but hastened to add that the advantage will be miniscule, given that the Black Caps are a formidable side.

Why India coach Gambhir's position is 'not safe'

Why India coach Gambhir's position is 'not safe'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir has already been asked a few tough questions after the 0-3 defeat at home to New Zealand and if the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is also lost, it can all go downhill for the former opener.

Langer quits as Australia coach

Langer quits as Australia coach

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Langer's tenure culminated in a 4-0 thrashing of England in the Ashes serie

Tushar Shah To Travel to Space On Tue

Tushar Shah To Travel to Space On Tue

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Blue Origin's 10th human flight, NS-30, will lift off from Launch Site in West Texas on Tuesday, February 25.

Why Australia don't mind turning pitches in India

Why Australia don't mind turning pitches in India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Australia's assistant coach Daniel Vettori said he does not mind the spin-friendly pitches on offer in their series in India as they have challenged the batsmen and brought their skill and perseverance into play.

India dominate ICC meet, Champions Trophy future uncertain

India dominate ICC meet, Champions Trophy future uncertain

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

The meet and greet session was actually a platform for all the like-minded cricket boards to pledge their support for the 'Hybrid Model' to the new ICC chair.

In-form Fritz beats De Minaur at ATP Finals

In-form Fritz beats De Minaur at ATP Finals

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Taylor Fritz moved closer to the semis of the season-ending ATP Finals after the American beat Alex de Minaur 5-7 6-4 6-3 in their last group game on Thursday, but he will have to wait and see if Jannik Sinner can take a set off Daniil Medvedev.

US sanctions hit Russian oil supply to India; March supplies may be hit

US sanctions hit Russian oil supply to India; March supplies may be hit

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The wide-ranging sanctions imposed by the US on the Russian oil sector have started to dent near-term oil flows to India with state-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) saying not enough cargoes are available for March.

From 2021 Pain To CT Glory: Varun's Dubai Redemption

From 2021 Pain To CT Glory: Varun's Dubai Redemption

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Varun Chakravarthy now holds the best figures by an Indian bowler on Champions Trophy debut. His five wicket haul in just his second ODI is the earliest by an Indian in 50 overs cricket.

'We were slow to react, allowed Head to dominate'

'We were slow to react, allowed Head to dominate'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

India were struggling at 128 for 5 in their second innings, still trailing Australia by 29 runs at stumps on day two of the day-night Test.

Wareham, Lanning dazzle as Australia down Bangladesh

Wareham, Lanning dazzle as Australia down Bangladesh

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Defending champions Australia handed Bangladesh an 8-wicket loss to climb to the top of the table in the ongoing edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.