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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

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.

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.

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.

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.'

'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.'

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.

IPL winner Ponting not keen on coaching in Australia's Big Bash

IPL winner Ponting not keen on coaching in Australia's Big Bash

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Notwithstanding his successful Indian Premier League stint with champions Mumbai Indians, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting is not tempted at Big Bash coaching roles for now and is keen to concentrate on his commentary assignments for Channel Ten in the Australian T20 league.

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.

NZ legend Crowe battling cancer, determined to see World Cup

NZ legend Crowe battling cancer, determined to see World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Former New Zealand cricket captain Martin Crowe, whose innovative leadership and sparkling batting energised their 1992 World Cup campaign, is determined to witness the 2015 World Cup.

'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.

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.'

Modi tells Australia: 'You will be at the centre of our thought'

Modi tells Australia: 'You will be at the centre of our thought'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Australia will not be at the periphery of India's vision but at the centre of its thought, as he called for closer bilateral security cooperation and a comprehensive global strategy to tackle the menace of terrorism.

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.

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.

Gavaskar expresses regret over ill-timed comment on Warne

Gavaskar expresses regret over ill-timed comment on Warne

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

The timing of Sunil Gavaskar's comments upset some of Shane Warne's legion of Indian fans, particularly his suggestion that the Australian's lifestyle had contributed to his early death.

'Southpaw slayer' Ashwin surpasses Muralitharan

'Southpaw slayer' Ashwin surpasses Muralitharan

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Ashwin has been in brilliant form in the ongoing Test series against Australia.

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.

Warne wants India to play D/N Test in Adelaide

Warne wants India to play D/N Test in Adelaide

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

With India's first-ever Day/Night Test underway, Australian spin legend Shane Warne is hoping Virat Kohli and his men will agree to play with the pink ball when they tour Australia next year.

'India were totally outclassed in the 2nd innings'

'India were totally outclassed in the 2nd innings'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'Very disappointed with the result. We all expect the Indian team to play better cricket #INDvAUS.'

Bishan Bedi and Intikhab Alam relive old times at Kartapur

Bishan Bedi and Intikhab Alam relive old times at Kartapur

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

But COVID struck and then his health deteriorated as he underwent a heart surgery which was followed by a brain surgery last year.

Black Lives Matter: Why cricketers should be talking about it

Black Lives Matter: Why cricketers should be talking about it

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

"We should certainly be talking about it," said Australian batting great Ricky Ponting

Sangakkara says Hardik can handle tough transition

Sangakkara says Hardik can handle tough transition

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

"Now captaincy on the field can be a different thing. To read moments, win moments and strategize, you have to be sharp, and I think Hardik has all ingredients to be a good captain.

'You were one of a kind, Deano'

'You were one of a kind, Deano'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'Speechless with the tragic news of the passing of my great mate and beloved cricketing man'

Rahane impressed Aus greats with his captaincy: Gavaskar

Rahane impressed Aus greats with his captaincy: Gavaskar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The Indian batting legend reckons the pressure is now on Australia.

Warne wants to go on a date with...

Warne wants to go on a date with...

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Angelina Jolie....

Kookaburra come up with alternative to polish cricket balls post-COVID-19

Kookaburra come up with alternative to polish cricket balls post-COVID-19

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Responding to the extraordinary situation, Kookaburra started developing a wax applicator, which could be ready in a month's time. Acting on guidelines framed by Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Australia has already restricted the use of saliva and sweat.

'Problem lies with way spinners are handled in Australia'

'Problem lies with way spinners are handled in Australia'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Spin legend Shane Warne says there is a "problem" with the way young Australian spinners are "handled" at the domestic level and stresses on the importance of putting more emphasis on aggressive bowling.

Important for Kohli to continue as captain, says Amarnath

Important for Kohli to continue as captain, says Amarnath

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

India might have lost the inaugural ICC World Test Championship against New Zealand but former all-rounder Mohinder Amarnath believes skipper Virat Kohli has done a 'fantastic job' and it is important that he continues to lead the squad.

Why Siraj broke down during national anthem

Why Siraj broke down during national anthem

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Former cricketers Mohammad Kaif and Wasim Jaffer hailed pacer Siraj for his commitment towards playing for the country.

1st WODI: Mithali's fifty in vain as NZ rout India

1st WODI: Mithali's fifty in vain as NZ rout India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Skipper Mithali Raj's well-crafted half-century went in vain as Indian batting flopped once again with the visitors losing the first WODI against New Zealand by 62 runs in Queenstown on Saturday.

SEE: Sunrisers are raring to go!

SEE: Sunrisers are raring to go!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'It is something special because after COVID-19, and six-seven months of staying at home and nothing to do, to be back with Sunrisers.'

The Birdman's Catch of IPL 2020

The Birdman's Catch of IPL 2020

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

It was not an easy catch as it was moving away from the 'keeper towards his left. DK leapt wide and plucked the ball from mid-air with two fingers.

PIX: Ganguly inaugurates cricket-themed restaurant in Kolkata

PIX: Ganguly inaugurates cricket-themed restaurant in Kolkata

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The restaurant displays more than 100 cricket memorabilia, including signatures of legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and other prominent cricketers.

Labuschagne says willing to sacrifice use of saliva to shine ball

Labuschagne says willing to sacrifice use of saliva to shine ball

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Australian run-machine Marnus Labuschagne is willing to "sacrifice" the use of saliva to shine the ball in order to get back on the field in the post coronavirus world as the batting all-rounder feels players must be able to adapt to new rules. There has been widespread speculations that the use of saliva and sweat to shine the ball will be stopped to cut down the risk of spreading the highly contagious coronavirus when cricket restarts.

IPL turns 'Sweet 16'! The driving force of the glitzy league

IPL turns 'Sweet 16'! The driving force of the glitzy league

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

As the 16th edition of the glitzy Indian Premier League is set to unfold, let's take a look at the driving force of the T20 league and what's in store in this edition.

How India can produce champion sportstars

How India can produce champion sportstars

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Kapil said the mentality of Indian parents towards sports has changed drastically over the years, but more needs to be done.

Numbers Game: K L Rahul joins legends with career-best 158

Numbers Game: K L Rahul joins legends with career-best 158

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Opener KL Rahul's career-best 158 has put India in the driver's seat in the second Test against West Indies at Kingston, Jamaica. The visitors reached a comfortable 358 for on day 2 and lead by a convincing 162 runs after leading the series 1-0. Rahul, who scored his third Test century, has equaled former captain Mohammed Azharuddin's record to convert his first three fifties into hundreds.

Morgan, KKR's Aussies leave India

Morgan, KKR's Aussies leave India

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The Aussies will spend the quarantine in the Maldives before heading home.

Warne gets to captain Australia, in poker

Warne gets to captain Australia, in poker

Rediff.com6 Jul 2008

What cricket could not give Shane Warne, finally poker has.