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'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

'Ashes will be done and dusted if Australia win Lord's Test'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Pat Cummins could win the Ashes in England if Australia emerge victorious in the second Test, feels pace legend Glenn McGrath.

Why Anderson, 42, registered for IPL mega auction

Why Anderson, 42, registered for IPL mega auction

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

England's pace great James Anderson says he has listed himself for the upcoming IPL mega auction to enhance his knowledge about the game.

Gambhir's 'prickly' style of coaching 'not great fit' for Indian team

Gambhir's 'prickly' style of coaching 'not great fit' for Indian team

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Paine's comments stemmed from a recent media interaction where Gambhir took issue with Ricky Ponting's remarks on Virat Kohli's struggling form, saying that the Australian legend need not be concerned about Indian cricket.

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Tulsidas Balaram, who passed into the ages last week, was a member of the Indian football team which reached the semis at the Olympics and won an Asian Games gold medal.

I have a plan for Bumrah, but... : Sam Konstas

I have a plan for Bumrah, but... : Sam Konstas

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Australian Sam Konstas is devising plans to tackle the world's most destructive fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah

Jayawardene predicts winner of India vs Australia Test series...

Jayawardene predicts winner of India vs Australia Test series...

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Mahela Jayawardene believes Australia have a chance of beating India in their own backyard in the four-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy series, which begins in Nagpur from Thursday.

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rohit's Slump, Kohli's Misjudgment: How India Crumbled At The MCG!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

When you are defending to save a game, a loose delivery comes along and you suddenly opt to play an attacking shot, you are unlikely to hit as well as if you were playing your naturally aggressive game all along. First Pant, then Jaiswal, found that out the costly way, observes Prem Panicker.

Sachin Tendulkar to make T20 comeback in new league!

Sachin Tendulkar to make T20 comeback in new league!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar will be back in action on a cricket field as he will feature in the inaugural International Masters League (IML), a six-team T20 competition, to be held later this year across three venues.

'Captain Rohit keeps things simple....': Akash Deep

'Captain Rohit keeps things simple....': Akash Deep

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Akash Deep, the latest addition to India's ever-growing pace battery, on Wednesday credited skipper Rohit Sharma for his seamless transition from domestic to international cricket and said the exceptional work ethics of the legends in the team inspire him to push himself even harder.

'Harshit has the talent, bounce and pace to succeed'

'Harshit has the talent, bounce and pace to succeed'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Harshit Rana's meteoric rise may have come as a surprise to many, but not N S Negi, his coach in his formative years, who has seen the strapping youngster mature into a pacer with the "potential to become a multi-format bowler for India".

WTC Final: 'Australia favourites on paper but India have the edge'

WTC Final: 'Australia favourites on paper but India have the edge'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Australian team on paper holds slight advantage on a bouncy track at The Oval but both Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting believe that the Indians are better prepared.

Ashwin, All The Numbers...

Ashwin, All The Numbers...

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Appeared in 61 Tests won by India. Only Sachin Tendulkar (72) and Virat Kohli (62) have been part of a winning XI on more occasions for India.

Spin legend turns 50: Happy birthday, Anil!

Spin legend turns 50: Happy birthday, Anil!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Join us in celebrating Anil Kumble's birthday by posting your wishers here.

What are Sachin, Yuvraj up to?

What are Sachin, Yuvraj up to?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh arrived in Raipur on Tuesday, March 2, to participate in the Road Safety World Series.

'Australia's selection has been awfully inconsistent, irrational'

'Australia's selection has been awfully inconsistent, irrational'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

After Australian fell to two back-to-back crushing losses against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, former skipper Ian Chappell slammed the visitor's team selection.

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

'International cricket is incomplete without Pakistan.'

Indian hockey fans await Sreejesh's coaching debut

Indian hockey fans await Sreejesh's coaching debut

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Amir Ali has been named captain, with Rohit as his deputy, in the 18-member junior hockey squad for the Sultan of Johor Cup that will mark the first assignment for head coach PR Sreejesh in Malaysia from October 19.

'I Told Shreyas To Shut Outside Noise'

'I Told Shreyas To Shut Outside Noise'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'Shreyas Iyer likes a challenge, tough situations, playing against the top teams.'

'A GOAT Retires'

'A GOAT Retires'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'I do feel there's a bit of punch left in me as a cricketer, but I would like to ... showcase that in club level cricket.'

'Ashwin has the right to take his own call'

'Ashwin has the right to take his own call'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

An astute reader of the game both on and off the field, Ashwin might have gauged what was in store going forward and that perhaps made it easier for him to take a call.

'India's 3-0 whitewash will haunt them in Border-Gavaskar Trophy'

'India's 3-0 whitewash will haunt them in Border-Gavaskar Trophy'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Australian legends Adam Gilchrist and David Warner have little doubt that Indian players' psyche would have been scarred after the recent whitewash at home by New Zealand,

'Mithali is a legend, no doubt about it'

'Mithali is a legend, no doubt about it'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

'Her work ethic, disciple, dedication, determination and hunger to score runs for herself and for the team makes her stand out from the rest.'

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting advised star batters Virat Kohli and Steve Smith to stop trying hard to rediscover their best and pushing themselves too hard and just focus on watching the ball and scoring runs.

The Gavaskar@75 Quiz

The Gavaskar@75 Quiz

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Here's a quiz celebrating the Indian batting icon and to tell if you're a true Gavaskar fan...

Australia can win, India more vulnerable at home this time: Chappell

Australia can win, India more vulnerable at home this time: Chappell

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Batting great Greg Chappell believes Australia can win the upcoming high-profile four-match Test series as India are "vulnerable" this time with injuries to key players like Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah.

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Sporting world lost some of its favourite stars this year.

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Glimpses from a glittering career...

Will Barca legend Iniesta move to Australia?

Will Barca legend Iniesta move to Australia?

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Top A-League clubs have expressed interest in signing departing Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta for the next season, Football Federation Australia (FFA) chief executive David Gallop has said.

Australia PM offers State funeral for Shane Warne

Australia PM offers State funeral for Shane Warne

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Saturday that late spin legend Shane Warne will receive a state funeral, while the country's cricket board decided to rename a stand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the famed leg-spinner's honour as the country mourned the loss of one of its greatest sportspersons.

From ball girl to Indian legend, Jhulan ready to walk into sunset

From ball girl to Indian legend, Jhulan ready to walk into sunset

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

'I have played two World Cup finals but couldn't win the trophy. That remains my only regret.'

Former groundstaff Lyon set to join legends in 100 club

Former groundstaff Lyon set to join legends in 100 club

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Spinner Nathan Lyon will be pinching himself when he dons the baggy green cap of Australia and joins the 100-Test club for the fourth and final match against India at the Gabba on Friday.

Ashwin Can Break Another Record In Kanpur

Ashwin Can Break Another Record In Kanpur

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin has the second most wickets by an active player in Test cricket. Australia's Nathan Lyon leads the list with 530 wickets and Ashwin can overtake him in the second Test in Kanpur.

'I'd like Australia to bowl with a bit more courage'

'I'd like Australia to bowl with a bit more courage'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Australian cricket legend Ian Healy is shocked by the team management's decision to include two off-spinners -- Nathan Lyon and young Todd Murphy -- who have almost similar action.

Disappointed, shell-shocked: Border, Hayden slam Australia's disastrous batting display

Disappointed, shell-shocked: Border, Hayden slam Australia's disastrous batting display

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Former captain Border felt Australia panicked and none of the batters tried to defend.

'Match-fixing saga took its toll on Pakistan': Mudassar

'Match-fixing saga took its toll on Pakistan': Mudassar

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Former Pakistan opener Mudassar Nazar on Sunday revealed that his team faced immense pressure in the early 1990s as a defeat, especially against India, would inevitably spark suspicions of foul play and match-fixing among fans back home.

3 Indians among crew held on Singapore ship with drugs

3 Indians among crew held on Singapore ship with drugs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

They are allegedly the owners of the drugs and had commissioned the trip, police commissioner-general Marthinus Hukom, head of the Indonesian National Narcotic Agency, told reporters at a press conference in Batam.

Kohli meets 'absolute legend' Federer!

Kohli meets 'absolute legend' Federer!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

His idol, Sachin Tendulkar, is often photographed with Roger Federer at Wimbledon. On Monday, it was the turn of Virat Kohli, India's latest batting sensation, to meet the Swiss tennis legend.

'He is a super star in the making'

'He is a super star in the making'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Shamar's heroics and the Windies win saw congratulations pouring in from every quarter. And it also left Windies legends Brian Lara and Carl Hooper, both who are now broadcasters, in tears as videos circulated on X.

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played on the field.