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Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

PIX: Fitting farewell for Warnie at MCG memorial

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

A private funeral service was held for Warne's closest friends and family in Melbourne last week but all were invited to Wednesday's televised memorial where his father Keith mourned the loss of "a loving and caring son" and his former team mates remembered a fierce and mischievous competitor.

Yami's Lost In Chicago And Lovin' It

Yami's Lost In Chicago And Lovin' It

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Where were Bollywood stars travelling last weekend?

What Makes Mumbai Cricketers Special

What Makes Mumbai Cricketers Special

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Ravi Shastri believes Mumbai's cricketers have a headstart compared to players from other domestic teams in India.

Pant doesn't want to be compared with Dhoni

Pant doesn't want to be compared with Dhoni

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'It is not good that you compare a legend with a youngster'

Djokovic looking forward to return to Australian Open

Djokovic looking forward to return to Australian Open

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Novak Djokovic said on Friday he would like to return to play in Australia again despite being deported from the country earlier this year

Sachin Tendulkar takes up coaching role

Sachin Tendulkar takes up coaching role

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

According to Cricket Australia, Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies bowling great Courtney Walsh will coach the star-studded Ricky Ponting XI and Shane Warne XI teams in a charity cricket match

Inspiring to be counted among legends of Asian golf: Lahiri

Inspiring to be counted among legends of Asian golf: Lahiri

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Anirban Lahiri was voted the 2014 'Players' Player of the Year' after a successful season on the Asian Tour, where he won two titles and finished second on the Order of Merit.

'Invincibles' legend Sam Loxton dies at 90

'Invincibles' legend Sam Loxton dies at 90

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

Cricket great Sam Loxton, a member of Australia's 1948 Invincibles team, has died at the age of 90.

Mitchell Johnson fifth Australian entry in '300 wickets' club

Mitchell Johnson fifth Australian entry in '300 wickets' club

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

When he had Jonny Bairstow (5) caught behind on the second day of the third Test at Edgbaston, the 33-year-old reached the milestone, in what is his 69th Test.

Warne's death: 'It was like a bad dream'

Warne's death: 'It was like a bad dream'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'The last couple of weeks have probably been the toughest couple of weeks I have personally had in my whole life.'

King of Queen's, Alcaraz is World No 1!

King of Queen's, Alcaraz is World No 1!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

It was only Alcaraz's third tournament on grass, but the way he marched through the draw augurs well for his prospects at Wimbledon, where he will be seeded number one.

Coach Ponting on why Delhi were thrashed by Lucknow

Coach Ponting on why Delhi were thrashed by Lucknow

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals chief coach Ricky Pointing expressed extreme displeasure with the "really sloppy" fielding and poor execution by his bowlers in the 50-run defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Lucknow on Saturday.

How clinical India tamed Australia to claim ICC Under-19 World Cup

How clinical India tamed Australia to claim ICC Under-19 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

With a fourth crown, India also surpassed Australia in the race of most U-19 World Cup titles. Prior to the final, India and Australia were locked at three titles each.

New coach Boucher looking to build on Mumbai Indians' legacy

New coach Boucher looking to build on Mumbai Indians' legacy

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Boucher, whose last assignment with the South African team was the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia where the Proteas exited at the Super 12 stage, said the new role had come with a lot of responsibility.

Warne 'bit battered and bruised' after bike accident

Warne 'bit battered and bruised' after bike accident

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Australian spin legend Shane Warne has been left 'battered and bruised' after suffering a motorbike accident.

No fairytale finish for Sania Mirza

No fairytale finish for Sania Mirza

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Sania Mirza ended her career with first round defeat at WTA Dubai event.

I am not jealous of you: Harbhajan tells Ashwin

I am not jealous of you: Harbhajan tells Ashwin

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Veteran India off- pinner Harbhajan Singh on Tuesday rejected the perception that he is jealous of Ravinchandran Ashwin, saying the Tamil Nadu bowler is a "legend in making".

What spurred Patel to 'Perfect 10' at Wankhede

What spurred Patel to 'Perfect 10' at Wankhede

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Ajaz Patel credited New Zealand bowling coach Shane Jurgensen for his record-equalling display against India on Saturday, after the spinner became the third player in history to claim all 10 wickets in a test match innings.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Monday, August 8

CWG 2022: How India fared on Monday, August 8

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes' showing on the concluding day of the Commonwealth Games.

'I predict India to win 4-0 in Australia'

'I predict India to win 4-0 in Australia'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'If we don't win the series, then there could be something radically wrong with the team.'

Tendulkar's mental strength makes him a legend: Clark

Tendulkar's mental strength makes him a legend: Clark

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Stating that Sachin Tendulkar's mental strength makes him a legendary batsman, former Australia pacer Stuart Clark has said the 'modern-day Don Bradman' would get to his elusive 100th international century in the second Test against Australia in Sydney.

Ponting says he was approached for India coach's job before Dravid

Ponting says he was approached for India coach's job before Dravid

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting revealed that he was approached by the BCCI to coach India before Rahul Dravid was chosen for the coveted job.

WPL 2023: Big injury blow for Gujarat Giants

WPL 2023: Big injury blow for Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

In a big blow to the Gujarat Giants camp, skipper Beth Mooney was ruled out of the entire WPL season due to injury.

Why Akram will never coach Pakistan's cricket team

Why Akram will never coach Pakistan's cricket team

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Fast bowling legend Wasim Akram said he has never considered coaching the Pakistan cricket team because of the criticism, abuse and hate that are directed at coaches and captains in the country.

Warne brought spin as an attacking commodity: Ashwin

Warne brought spin as an attacking commodity: Ashwin

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Still in disbelief by Shane Warne's death, India off-spinner Ravichandran hailed the Australian legend for redefining bowling and bringing spin as an attacking commodity in world cricket.

Cummins to draw inspiration from absent Paine

Cummins to draw inspiration from absent Paine

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Australia's Pat Cummins will contact Tim Paine before the Ashes opener on Wednesday seeking some late inspiration ahead of the fast bowler's debut as captain against England at the Gabba.

Pacers should play each and every game, says Lee

Pacers should play each and every game, says Lee

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

I'm against the whole resting rule. I don't like bowlers resting: Brett Lee

Watch out for Giant Green in D/N Test!

Watch out for Giant Green in D/N Test!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The 6'7" seam-bowling all-rounder's inclusion in Australia's line-up was expected after his impressive hundred in the first warm-up game against India A.

Cricketers who broke their century drought in 2022

Cricketers who broke their century drought in 2022

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Let us look at the batters who finally managed to hit three figures after a prolonged period of time.

Clare Connor takes charge as MCC's first female president

Clare Connor takes charge as MCC's first female president

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Connor's nomination was announced by her predecessor, Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara, at the Annual General Meeting last year but she had to wait for a year to take charge due to COVID-19.

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on Sunday, July 25

Tokyo Olympics: Check out India's schedule on Sunday, July 25

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and MC Mary Kom will headline the action for India at the Tokyo Olympic Games on Sunday.

'Under Kohli India really took Test cricket seriously'

'Under Kohli India really took Test cricket seriously'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

India led the way in the development of Test cricket under former skipper Virat Kohli, according to South African legend Graeme Smith, who reckons only five or six countries may be playing the longest format in the coming years.

The Last Nizam of Hyderabad

The Last Nizam of Hyderabad

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

What you need to know about Mukarram Jah Bahadur, the 8th Nizam, who will be laid to rest in Hyderabad today.

Boxing: Nikhat clinches second gold; Lovlina wins maiden World title

Boxing: Nikhat clinches second gold; Lovlina wins maiden World title

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Nikhat Zareen punched her way to a second successive gold title at the Women's World Boxing Championship in New Delhi.

Agastya Pandya likes Uncle Rahul!

Agastya Pandya likes Uncle Rahul!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

In a couple of pictures Ravi Shastri posted on Wednesday, Agastya, who will be 8 months old on Tuesday, March 30, is clearly comfortable in Rahul Uncle's arms.

Salim Durani: People's man who could oblige with 'Sixerrrrr'

Salim Durani: People's man who could oblige with 'Sixerrrrr'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Salim Durani was the 'people's man', whose impact can never be quantified by the 29 Test matches that he played over 13 years between 1960 to 1973, or the 1200-plus runs he scored and 75 wickets he took with his mean left-arm spin.

Why India did not pick Shami for Asia Cup...

Why India did not pick Shami for Asia Cup...

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Australian legend Ricky Ponting feels Mohammed Shami's strength lies in the longest format and there are better quick bowlers in India's T20 set up, weighing in on his absence from the Asia Cup squad.

Rohit has not asked for rest: MI coach

Rohit has not asked for rest: MI coach

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Boucher admitted that Mumbai Indians have gone back to the drawing board to discuss their death overs bowling, after conceding 96 runs in the last five overs against Punjab Kings followed by 70 runs off four overs against Gujarat Titans to end up on the losing side in both the games.

When King Kohli Left MCG Spellbound

When King Kohli Left MCG Spellbound

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

From the 12th over onwards, Virat Kohli hit 67 from his last 29 balls, scoring at a strike rate in excess of 200 to take the match away from Pakistan's grasp in great style.