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IPL SOPs: No family in dressing room, no sleeveless!

IPL SOPs: No family in dressing room, no sleeveless!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

A top official of a franchise welcomed the steps taken by the BCCI.

Kumble Disowns 'Disgraceful Captaincy' Comment

Kumble Disowns 'Disgraceful Captaincy' Comment

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'I want to categorically deny any association with these accounts and their content. The statements being circulated are not my views and do not reflect my opinions in any way.'

Ponting's 'prickly character' jibe: Who's the target?

Ponting's 'prickly character' jibe: Who's the target?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Responding to Gautam Gambhir's jibe at him, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Wednesday said the India head coach was a "prickly character"

Siraj's fiery send-off sets Adelaide Oval ablaze

Siraj's fiery send-off sets Adelaide Oval ablaze

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Mohammed Siraj's fiery send-off to Travis Head ignited a hostile atmosphere at the Adelaide Oval during the second Test between India and Australia on Saturday.

'Bumrah's Action Is Legal'

'Bumrah's Action Is Legal'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'How is Jaspreet Bumrah even allowed to bowl with that action?' one Aussie asked on social media. 'He is clearly chucking.'

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.

'Won't Be Surprised If He's Back Amongst The Runs'

'Won't Be Surprised If He's Back Amongst The Runs'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

'He is putting in the hard yards, he is putting in the effort.'

Shastri backs Pakistan to make Champions Trophy semis

Shastri backs Pakistan to make Champions Trophy semis

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'Pakistan can beat any team on any given day'

Kohli Revolts Against BCCI Family Rule

Kohli Revolts Against BCCI Family Rule

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'Players can apply for permission if they want their families to stay longer on tours.' 'The BCCI will make a decision as it sees fit.'

Ponting predicts India's downfall in BGT

Ponting predicts India's downfall in BGT

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Former skipper Ricky Ponting predicted that the Baggy Greens will dominate the Rohit Sharma-led side in the five-match series.

Ponting reveals the 'most talented player' he has seen

Ponting reveals the 'most talented player' he has seen

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Ponting named Kallis as the most talented player he has seen because of his all-round game and numbers.

'Shami Must Play 3rd Test'

'Shami Must Play 3rd Test'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'Shami has been India's best bowler for a while. He may not get the amount of wickets Jasprit Bumrah gets, but he's the full package and is more consistent than the rest.'

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.

'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.

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.

Two down, one to go as Rohit has unfinished business

Two down, one to go as Rohit has unfinished business

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

While retirement is very much a cricketer's individual call, the counter point will be if the national selectors or the BCCI feel that they need to look at the bigger picture and have only one among Rohit and Virat in the ODI set-up going forward.

'Gill and Jaiswal will take Indian batting forward'

'Gill and Jaiswal will take Indian batting forward'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Jaiswal earned his maiden ODI cap for India in the first ODI against England during the buildup to the ongoing marquee event. With a moment of brilliance in the field, he took a stellar catch but failed to live up to the expectations with the bat.

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.

'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.

'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.

This is not a holiday: Gavaskar slams Team India

This is not a holiday: Gavaskar slams Team India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

India were thoroughly exposed in their 10-wicket loss in the second Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy with the match ending in less than two-and-a-half days as Australia bounced back to level the five-game series 1-1.

Ashwin Sets New WTC Record

Ashwin Sets New WTC Record

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin became the first bowler to pick 50 or wickets in each of three World Test Championship cycles.

Greg Chappell's advice for Rohit, Kohli

Greg Chappell's advice for Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Chappell said the upcoming five-match Test series in Australia "will be as much a battle of wits and endurance as it will be of skill, with each player needing to summon the drive and adaptability of their younger selves."

'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.'

You need to prove yourself: Ramiz Raja slams Babar Azam

You need to prove yourself: Ramiz Raja slams Babar Azam

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Ramiz Raja backed Babar Azam to come good in red-ball cricket, saying that he needs to show the world through his temperament that he is like the West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards.

'Bumrah creeps in like a cat burglar; impossible to face'

'Bumrah creeps in like a cat burglar; impossible to face'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Not since the golden era of the West Indies in the 1970s has a touring pace bowler struck fear into the hearts of Australians as much as Jasprit Bumrah.

Shreyas can't wait to work again with Ponting, this time at Punjab

Shreyas can't wait to work again with Ponting, this time at Punjab

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

'With Ricky coming in, we have shared a great camaraderie from the past. We would be putting our thinking caps on and brainstorming on many aspects.'

Gavaskar explains his 'stupid' comment on Pant

Gavaskar explains his 'stupid' comment on Pant

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his disappointment with Rishabh Pant's dismissal, labeling it a 'stupid' shot driven by ego.

Is Head Coach Gambir under the lens?

Is Head Coach Gambir under the lens?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir finds himself caught between a rock and hard place.

What's in store for Ashwin and Jadeja during remainder of series?

What's in store for Ashwin and Jadeja during remainder of series?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

It has become difficult for Ashwin to be even considered in the present scenario.

Will Bancroft open with Khawaja in Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Will Bancroft open with Khawaja in Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

With Green out with injury, Bancroft's chances have brightened.

'Change of stance': Gavaskar on how Kohli rediscovered his form

'Change of stance': Gavaskar on how Kohli rediscovered his form

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Sunil Gavaskar feels a subtle adjustment to his batting stance in the second innings of the Perth Test helped Virat Kohli rediscover his batting form.

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.

'Dhoni Crucial To CSK On And Off Field'

'Dhoni Crucial To CSK On And Off Field'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'He's actually batting the last 20 balls of an innings now, but still showing that you can make a big impact on the game by doing that.'

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.

Root needn't break Sachin's record to be a great: Bell

Root needn't break Sachin's record to be a great: Bell

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Himself known for his delightful cover drivers, Bell thinks Virat Kohli plays his favourite shot the best among his peers.

'Kohli Writing Final Chapter Of His Story'

'Kohli Writing Final Chapter Of His Story'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

'Greatness isn't just about what they achieve in their prime. It's about how they adapt, endure, and finish.'
'Kohli, Smith, and Root are writing the final chapters of their stories, and we should honour their courage as much as their brilliance.'

Bollywood Heads To Goa

Bollywood Heads To Goa

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The 55th International Film Festival of India kicked off in India's party venue, Goa, and the stars added to the dazzle.

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.