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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.

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.'

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".

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why McGrath is not in favour of four-day Tests

Why McGrath is not in favour of four-day Tests

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Australia pace legend Glenn McGrath termed himself a traditionalist and said he is dead against the idea of shortening the five-day game to a four-day affair as proposed by the ICC. The International Cricket Council is considering introduction of four-day Tests as part of the World Test Championships from 2023, an idea which is supported by Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts.

PHOTOS: Warne 'turns' it for Australia ahead of India World Cup semi-final

PHOTOS: Warne 'turns' it for Australia ahead of India World Cup semi-final

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

With the threat of in-form off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin looming large, Australia captain Michael Clarke summoned Shane Warne to the team's nets on Wednesday, ahead of their ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final against India, at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

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.

'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.

Federer likely to miss 2022 Australian Open

Federer likely to miss 2022 Australian Open

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Federer is tied with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the race to be the most successful men's singles Grand Slam champion of all time and Australian Open organisers would have been hoping to have all three at Melbourne Park.

50th century...The legend of Kohli continues to grow!

50th century...The legend of Kohli continues to grow!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The Indian skipper joined South African great Hashim Amla as the fastest to 50 centuries in international cricket in 348 innings.

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.

Kohli's love for Test cricket bodes well for format: KP

Kohli's love for Test cricket bodes well for format: KP

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'...That's why he puts so much importance on this format and at a time when Test cricket needs all the love it can get'

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.

Aussie 'Love Triangle' creates ripples at C'wealth Games

Aussie 'Love Triangle' creates ripples at C'wealth Games

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Australian swimmers have swept the podium, broken world records, set milestones and won a mountain of medals at the Commonwealth Games pool but all anyone wants to talk about is a supposed 'love triangle' with golden girl Emma McKeon at the centre.

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.

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.

44 years ago today: When Lord's hosts first women's ODI

44 years ago today: When Lord's hosts first women's ODI

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

England played Australia. England won by 8 wickets and 22 balls to spare.

Harmanpreet replaces Mithali as ODI captain; Jhulan dropped

Harmanpreet replaces Mithali as ODI captain; Jhulan dropped

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Harmanpreet Kaur was on Wednesday named India women's team captain for the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka on a day when her ODI predecessor Mithali Raj announced her international retirement.

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.

SA legend Roy McLean passes away

SA legend Roy McLean passes away

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

The former South African batsman died in Johannesburg at the age of 77.

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.