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Border's 3 skippers to watch out for in WC

Border's 3 skippers to watch out for in WC

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Cricket legend Allan Border has handpicked Virat Kohli, Eoin Morgan and Aaron Finch as the three skippers to watch out for in the ICC ODI World Cup, starting May 30 in the United Kingdom.

Adani says Queensland govt supports coal mine project

Adani says Queensland govt supports coal mine project

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The statement came a day after cricket legends Ian and Greg Chappell and few other prominent Australians urged Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani to abandon the mine project

Indian team is going to come back and compete hard: Tendulkar

Indian team is going to come back and compete hard: Tendulkar

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday threw his weight behind the beleaguered Indian team and said that the Virat Kohli-led side will bounce back from the embarrassing defeat against Australia in the first Test in Pune.

Gavaskar's cap, Shastri's coaching kit at Christie's online auctions

Gavaskar's cap, Shastri's coaching kit at Christie's online auctions

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

A cap worn by Sunil Gavaskar on India's 1971 tour of England, a signed coaching kit donated by Ravi Shastri are among the cricketing memorabilia that are up for grabs at two of Christie's ongoing online auctions.

Bolt admits he considered coming out of retirement

Bolt admits he considered coming out of retirement

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Bolt has now chosen to sit on the sidelines to watch the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

ICC to discuss four-day Test proposal in March despite growing criticism

ICC to discuss four-day Test proposal in March despite growing criticism

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Member boards from England and Australia are open to the idea while BCCI boss Sourav Ganguly has said that 'it is too early' to talk about it.

Kohli had a point to prove after defeat at home

Kohli had a point to prove after defeat at home

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'We had a point to prove. We just came with intent'

PHOTOS: Hugh Jackman visits MCG commentary box while Cook matches Gavaskar

PHOTOS: Hugh Jackman visits MCG commentary box while Cook matches Gavaskar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

While the classy band of Mark Taylor, Michael Clarke and Ian Healy went about their job on a routine day of cricket, they were left surprised when Hollywood's Australian and heartthrob of women the world over, Hugh Jackman dropped into the commentary box at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

DDCA cancels Kohli felicitation ceremony in wake of Pulwama attack

DDCA cancels Kohli felicitation ceremony in wake of Pulwama attack

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The DDCA had decided to felicitate the three 'Delhi legends' before the start of the final ODI between India and Australia on Wednesday.

Ishant, the workhorse or attacking bowler for India?

Ishant, the workhorse or attacking bowler for India?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Ishant needs to figure out his role in the team, says McGrath

Coach Shastri uses Hindi expletive on air and Twitter goes 'nuts'

Coach Shastri uses Hindi expletive on air and Twitter goes 'nuts'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Speaking to Sunil Gavaskar, Michael Clarke and Mark Butcher, who were discussing the game in a television studio in Mumbai, Shastri came up with a rather interesting way to describe the tense moments of the game with Australia almost pulling-off a record chase.

Steve Waugh rates this player above Sachin, Lara and Kallis

Steve Waugh rates this player above Sachin, Lara and Kallis

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has overlooked legends Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Jacques Kallis, Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne to select Adam Gilchrist as the greatest player of the 21st century. Waugh said Gilchrist's game-changing career, in which he effectively evolved the wicketkeeping position to wicketkeeper-batsman, was what made him his No.1 choice. "I think the guy who's changed the game the most you would have to say is Adam Gilchrist," Waugh told Cricket Australia.

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Prakash Bhandari salutes the spirit of Abebe Bikila who twice won the Olympic Marathon in record times.

'Thank you for supporting Test cricket so passionately'

'Thank you for supporting Test cricket so passionately'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Spin legend Shane Warne has thanked star batter Virat Kohli for "passionately supporting" Test cricket, a day after he stepped down as skipper of the Indian Test team.

IPL: Shami hoping luck favours KXIP this season

IPL: Shami hoping luck favours KXIP this season

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

KXIP have been perennial underachievers and barring two seasons -- 2008 and 2014 -- they have failed to make the playoffs and finished last thrice (2010, 2015 and 2016).

Why Hussey feels this Australian spinner is similar to Kumble

Why Hussey feels this Australian spinner is similar to Kumble

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Former Australia batsman Mike Hussey feels Adam Zampa's approach to bowling reminds him of the great Anil Kumble, even as the young leg-spinner made a strong case for his selection for the upcoming Test tour of India with some impressive performance in the sub-continent last year.

I f*****g love Test match cricket: Stokes

I f*****g love Test match cricket: Stokes

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'I've seen some remarkable cricket moments in my life but that is the best I've seen in over 50 years. @benstokes38 saved the Ashes and gave magical inspirational innings. Even better than his World Cup performance. Well done @ECB_cricket'

PIX: Bumrah gets prestigious award

PIX: Bumrah gets prestigious award

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Bumrah receives Polly Umrigar and Dilip Sardesai awards

PHOTOS: Tendulkar greets Federer at Wimbledon

PHOTOS: Tendulkar greets Federer at Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2011

It was a meeting of legends and a rare photo op for all when Indian cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar met tennis great Roger Federer at Wimbledon on Saturday.

ICC should wait, there's no WC without fans: Akram

ICC should wait, there's no WC without fans: Akram

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'I believe that they (ICC) should wait for a more suitable time and once this pandemic subsides and restrictions are eased then we can have a proper World Cup.'

Rohit or Kohli can go past 400 not out, says Lara

Rohit or Kohli can go past 400 not out, says Lara

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Regarded as one of the finest batsmen that world cricket has ever produced, Brian Lara's 15-year-old record of 400 not out against England is still the highest individual score in Test cricket. Lara believes Kohli, David Warner and Rohit Sharma have the potential to break his record.

Azhar slams Rising Pune Supergiants for sacking Dhoni

Azhar slams Rising Pune Supergiants for sacking Dhoni

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Former India skipper Mohammad Azharuddin on Monday slammed the Rising Pune Supergiants management for the manner in which Mahendra Singh Dhoni was removed from captaincy.

IPL 2020: RCB have all bases covered including death bowling

IPL 2020: RCB have all bases covered including death bowling

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

RCB, led by their captain Virat Kohli, has always been a team full of stars but has not played to its potential. After reaching the final in 2016, it has had three forgettable seasons.

ICC, BCCI pay rich tribute to Richie Benaud

ICC, BCCI pay rich tribute to Richie Benaud

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

The International Cricket Council paid rich tribute to former Australia captain and broadcasting legend Richie Benaud, who passed away at the age of 84 following a prolonged illness.

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Can Tendulkar recreate the magic of his youth?', asks advertising guru Sandeep Goyal.

This Aussie has something nice to say about Kohli

This Aussie has something nice to say about Kohli

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist has called Virat Kohli a great leader and said it is time for both the countries to put an end to the 'cheatgate'.

Dharamsala Test: Tendulkar impressed by debutant Kuldeep's heroics

Dharamsala Test: Tendulkar impressed by debutant Kuldeep's heroics

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

It is every cricketer's dream to be acknowledged by Sachin Tendulkar, and spinner Kuldeep Yadav who made his Test debut against Australia on Saturday, was showered with praise by the cricket legend as he weaved a wrist spinner's web around the tourists during the decisive fourth Test in Dharamsala.

Meet the top performers of IPL 2020

Meet the top performers of IPL 2020

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

A look at the top performers in the IPL this year, who set the T20 tournament alight with outstanding performances this season.

How Chahal's journey as a leg-spinner started...

How Chahal's journey as a leg-spinner started...

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

'I started watching videos of Shane Warne sir, and that's where I realised what leg-spin is. He was my idol, and I wanted to be like him, bowl like him.'

'Yuvraj thrashed disease, thrashed bowlers & won hearts'

'Yuvraj thrashed disease, thrashed bowlers & won hearts'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Some current and former players paid their tribute to one of India's greatest players in limited overs cricket.

Day/Night Test: Tendulkar emphasises on standard of play over all else

Day/Night Test: Tendulkar emphasises on standard of play over all else

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Tendulkar, who had earlier voiced his concern about tackling the dew factor, said the Indian cricket think-tank should do a postmortem after the match gets over.

Is Ponting the best man to lead Aus for Ashes?

Is Ponting the best man to lead Aus for Ashes?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Australia captain Ricky Ponting insists he is the right choice to lead the team for Ashes despite critics calling for his head after the Test series debacle in India.

'A part of cricket died today'

'A part of cricket died today'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

From Australian captain Michael Clarke to other big names, tributes flew in for former Australian cricket captain and commentator Richie Benaud, who died of skin cancer late on Thursday aged 84. Here are some reactions...

More day-night Tests on the agenda: CA CEO

More day-night Tests on the agenda: CA CEO

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland believes there will be more day-night Tests in the future

Former BCCI boss lashes out at Aussie officials

Former BCCI boss lashes out at Aussie officials

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur, on Thursday, lashed out at Cricket Australia officials for targeting Virat Kohli over the DRS controversy in the ongoing Test series, terming their conduct 'disgraceful' and 'arrogant'.

Is time running out for trophy-less Kohli?

Is time running out for trophy-less Kohli?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Kohli has so far led India in three ICC events -- the 2017 Champions Trophy, the 2019 50-over World Cup and the recently completed inaugural edition of the World Test Championship (WTC). In all these events, India managed to reach the closing stages, but the trophy eluded the team.

Day of records as Afghanistan score highest total in T20Is

Day of records as Afghanistan score highest total in T20Is

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Hazratullah Zazai (162 not out off 62) and Usman Ghani (73 off 48) set a new record for the opening-wicket partnership with a 236-run stand as Afghanistan surpassed Australia's 263 for 3 posted against Sri Lanka at Pallekele in 2016.

Kohli says he doesn't 'feed off' booing anymore

Kohli says he doesn't 'feed off' booing anymore

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Indian captain Virat Kohli says he doesn't 'feed off' booing anymore, channelising his energy and focus on the greater responsibility of leading the country's cricket team.

Pakistan's Azam wants to emulate India captain Kohli

Pakistan's Azam wants to emulate India captain Kohli

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Prolific Pakistan batsman Babar Azam wants to achieve the "legend" status that Virat Kohli has acquired but concedes that despite the oft-repeated comparisons, he is still some time away from getting anywhere close to the Indian captain. The 24-year-old, who is a self-confessed fan of Kohli, spoke about his aspiration to emulate the World's No.1 Test and ODI batsman.

Aggressive India deserves to be No.1 team: Warne

Aggressive India deserves to be No.1 team: Warne

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

Australian legend Shane Warne has said that India deserves to be the No.1 side in Test cricket in the world because they play a good attacking game.