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Why Ian Chappell was asked to leave Adelaide Oval

Why Ian Chappell was asked to leave Adelaide Oval

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Chappell is a Sydney Northern Beaches resident, which has witnessed a fresh COVID-19 outbreak in the past few days.

Your victories contribute to my good health: When Balbir Sr met Dhoni

Your victories contribute to my good health: When Balbir Sr met Dhoni

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Balbir Singh Sr met MS Dhoni four years ago when the Indian team was at the PCA stadium in Mohali ahead of their World T20 tie against Australia. Singh wanted to convey his good wishes to the team before the game.

T20: Could 'Super Sub' Rule Be A GAME CHANGER?

T20: Could 'Super Sub' Rule Be A GAME CHANGER?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The BCCI is set to try out the 'Super Sub' rule in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament next month.

'ODI cricket is dying a slow death'

'ODI cricket is dying a slow death'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

'There's still the World Cup, which I think is really fun but other than that...'

Hamilton excited by chance to emulate F1 legend Senna

Hamilton excited by chance to emulate F1 legend Senna

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Lewis Hamilton will have a chance to equal his childhood hero Ayrton Senna's tally of three world titles. It is a goal that has the Englishman giddy with excitement.

IND vs AUS: How Kohli, Rohit can rewrite records

IND vs AUS: How Kohli, Rohit can rewrite records

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have a chance to cement their status as two of the best to play the 20-over format.

'Bhajji, always loved your aggression on the field'

'Bhajji, always loved your aggression on the field'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Former players including Sachin Tendukar, VVS Laxman, and current players like Yuzvendra Chahal and Mayank Agarwal paid tribute to Harbhajan Singh, who retired from cricket.

Warner, Warne watch on as Nadal makes history

Warner, Warne watch on as Nadal makes history

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Stars made their way to the Australian Open to cheer on Rafael Nadal.

Long live Test cricket while we have Virat Kohli: Warne

Long live Test cricket while we have Virat Kohli: Warne

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Spin legend Shane Warne heaped rich praise on Virat Kohli, saying he has instilled self-belief in his team and hopes that the Indian skipper continues to play for a long time as it augurs well for Test cricket.

'Hard to accept he is no more among us'

'Hard to accept he is no more among us'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

'Remembering his last meeting with Warne in 2021, Tendulkar said: "After the last IPL, I went to spend some time in London where we got in touch. There was never a dull moment. He was full of entertainment, full of jokes and you know those battles those mini competitions.'

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics

RIP Tony Cozier: Cricket fraternity mourn and pay tribute to the legend

RIP Tony Cozier: Cricket fraternity mourn and pay tribute to the legend

Rediff.com12 May 2016

From Michael Holding to Virender Sehwag, the cricket fraternity mourned the demise of renowned West Indies commentator Tony Cozier and paid glowing tributes to the legendary voice of the game.

Valentine's Day: Check out Tendulkar's 'first love'

Valentine's Day: Check out Tendulkar's 'first love'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

As netizens poured their heart out for their loved ones on the occasion of Valentines' Day, India's cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar also revealed his 'first love'. No points for guessing what Tendulkar loves the most as the batting great posted a video on Twitter in which he is seen batting in the nets with the caption: 'My First Love!'.

When India 'A' failed to execute Dravid's plans against Australia 'A'

When India 'A' failed to execute Dravid's plans against Australia 'A'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

India A coach Rahul Dravid described the team's 119-run loss to Australia A as disappointing and said they will come back stronger in the next match of the triangular One-day series.

Tendulkar wants review of this aspect of DRS...

Tendulkar wants review of this aspect of DRS...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The DRS system needs to be thoroughly looked into by the @ICC, especially for the 'Umpires Call'," Tendulkar tweeted on Monday.

SA legend Graeme Pollock honoured at Port Elizabeth

SA legend Graeme Pollock honoured at Port Elizabeth

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The Eastern Province Cricket Board has honoured South Africa's Cricketer of the Century, Graeme Pollock, by naming a pavilion at the St George's Park stadium in Port Elizabeth after him.

Priyanka's Day Out With Baby Malti Marie

Priyanka's Day Out With Baby Malti Marie

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Katrina's back with her boys... Abhishek Bachchan meets his hero... Karisma's quiz question...

Jayawardena, Pollock to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Jayawardena, Pollock to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Sri Lankan great Mahela Jayawardena, former South Africa all-rounder Shaun Pollock and ex England batter Janette Brittin will be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame before the T20 World Cup final gets underway here on Sunday.

Chappell likens Kohli knock vs Pak to Bhagvad Gita

Chappell likens Kohli knock vs Pak to Bhagvad Gita

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

'Kohli is the most complete Indian batsman of my time. Only the greatest of champions has the courage and the intelligence to transport their imagination beyond the mortal plane. Kohli has that. Perhaps only Tiger Pataudi has come close to transcending a similar stratosphere'

Sharath-Akula win C'wealth Games mixed doubles TT gold

Sharath-Akula win C'wealth Games mixed doubles TT gold

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Sharath Kamal and Gnanasekaran Sathiyan was outsmarted by familiar foes Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford of England in the men's doubles final at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday.

'Players win or lose matches, not coaches!'

'Players win or lose matches, not coaches!'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Australian great Ian Chappell does not understand all the fuss over the resignation of Justin Langer, saying it is the captain and players who win matches not the coach.

US Open PIX: Djokovic's great escape at US Open!

US Open PIX: Djokovic's great escape at US Open!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 5 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.

Boxing Day Test: Vaughan, Warne slam England selection

Boxing Day Test: Vaughan, Warne slam England selection

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

England, who are lagging 0-2 in the five-match series, left out Broad along with three others for the Boxing Day Test, which began in Melbourne on Sunday.

Gambhir hails India's 'greatest match-winner'

Gambhir hails India's 'greatest match-winner'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

On the 22nd anniversary of Anil Kumble's 10-wicket haul in a single Test innings, Gautam Gambhir labels the former leg spinner the "greatest match-winner" India ever had.

Pujara Has More Double Tons Than Anyone Else This Century

Pujara Has More Double Tons Than Anyone Else This Century

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara's double century on debut for Sussex was the 14th of his first class career -- the most for any cricketer since the beginning of the 21st century.

'Why? Why? Why? That's an irresponsible shot'

'Why? Why? Why? That's an irresponsible shot'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar came down heavily on India opener Rohit Sharma for throwing his wicket away with a reckless shot, on Day 2 of the fourth and final Test against Australia, in Brisbane, on Saturday.

PIX: Virat-Anushka catch up with Federer at Aus Open

PIX: Virat-Anushka catch up with Federer at Aus Open

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Captain Virat Kohli enjoyed his time off by catching the action at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday along with wife Anushka.

'Smith paid his penance, needs to be handed captaincy'

'Smith paid his penance, needs to be handed captaincy'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Smith was removed from captaincy due to his involvement in the scandal in 2018

How wrestling legend Sushil is preparing to strike gold at Asian Games

How wrestling legend Sushil is preparing to strike gold at Asian Games

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Eager to fetch an Asian Games gold on his comeback to competitive wrestling after a long hiatus, star freestyle grappler Sushil Kumar will head to Georgia for a ten-day tune-up ahead of the continental showpiece.

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar.

Warner reckons Mankading is 'spirit of cricket issue'

Warner reckons Mankading is 'spirit of cricket issue'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

England fast bowler Stuart Broad has also endorsed Warner's views.

Rahane stuns Warne, Sehwag with his smart captaincy

Rahane stuns Warne, Sehwag with his smart captaincy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

India seized the initiative with Ajinkya Rahane shuffling his bowlers smartly

Warne would have done terrific job as Eng coach: Ponting

Warne would have done terrific job as Eng coach: Ponting

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'I know he's done a bit of it in The Hundred (with the London Spirit) but having someone like Shane Warne to take over the England cricket team now he would have done a great job.'

Captain Kohli sets sights on Ponting's record

Captain Kohli sets sights on Ponting's record

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

India captain Virat Kohli is on the verge of going past former Australia captain Ricky Ponting's record for most centuries by a captain in international cricket, in the first ODI against England, in Pune, on Tuesday.

'Genuine pace of Malik will be hard to ignore'

'Genuine pace of Malik will be hard to ignore'

Rediff.com8 May 2022

In a world where fast bowling is a valuable commodity, India are now a shining light, says Australian cricket legend Ian Chappell.

Tendulkar had a small weakness against off-spin: Muralitharan

Tendulkar had a small weakness against off-spin: Muralitharan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Sri Lanka cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan revealed that India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar had a slight weakness against off-spin bowling.

'Players look a bit scared under Kohli'

'Players look a bit scared under Kohli'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

'I just see a really relaxed team under Rahane.'

Ponting says IPL ideal preparation for Aussies for T20 WC

Ponting says IPL ideal preparation for Aussies for T20 WC

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

'No doubt it's their best preparation to be in those exact conditions, playing in probably the strongest domestic T20 tournament in the world.'

Elvis Hasn't Left The Building... He's In Cannes

Elvis Hasn't Left The Building... He's In Cannes

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis got a 10-minute standing ovation at the Cannes film festival.

The IPL brand just got more powerful!

The IPL brand just got more powerful!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Former England captain Michal Vaughan talks of the power dynamics that theT20 tournament will hold, while Australia spin legend and former captain of Rajasthan Royals, Shane Warne reckons IPL makes cricket second most popular sport in the world.