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Why Ashwin is rated above Nathan Lyon...

Why Ashwin is rated above Nathan Lyon...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Pakistan spin legend Saqlain Mushtaq has described Ravichandran Ashwin as a 'world-class bowler', insisting that the Indian star spinner is way ahead of his contemporaries.

'Kohli and his men are the real deal now'

'Kohli and his men are the real deal now'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Border heaped praise on India's pace unit, saying, "It's as a good an Indian bowling attack as I've ever seen."

Tendulkar in contention for Laureus Sporting Moment!

Tendulkar in contention for Laureus Sporting Moment!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The moment is titled Carried On the Shoulders Of A Nation, a reference to the Indian cricket team's 2011 World Cup triumph.

Warne's baggy green raises A$1 million for bushfire victims

Warne's baggy green raises A$1 million for bushfire victims

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The price eclipsed the A$425,000 achieved by the late Don Bradman's baggy green when it was sold in 2003.

Your beautiful journey has just begun: Tendulkar to U19 WC winners

Your beautiful journey has just begun: Tendulkar to U19 WC winners

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar and senior captain Virat Kohli were among millions who congratulated the Indian U-19 team for their World Cup winning effort.

Ravi Shankar, daughter to peform together

Ravi Shankar, daughter to peform together

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

The sitar legend and Anoushka are set to share the stage at the closing day of this year's Womadelaide world music festival.

Why King Viv loves India's superstar Kohli

Why King Viv loves India's superstar Kohli

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

West Indies cricket legend Sir Viv Richards believes that if Virat Kohli and his boys can replicate their success of last home season overseas against teams like England and Australia, they will enter the 'great category'.

IPL videos: Warne launches apparel brand <i>Spinners</i>

IPL videos: Warne launches apparel brand Spinners

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Video clips from around the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League.

Lillee, Chappell go head to head in All-Star clash

Lillee, Chappell go head to head in All-Star clash

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Australian cricket legends and former teammates Dennis Lillee and Greg Chappell will be seen in opposite dug-outs when they coach two different teams in an All-Star Twenty20 match in Brisbane on November 22.

Kuldeep first Indian cricketer to take two ODI hat tricks

Kuldeep first Indian cricketer to take two ODI hat tricks

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The 25-year-old Yadav, who now has 99 ODI wickets, ended the match with the figures of 3-52.

Warne back as Rajasthan Royals go Pink

Warne back as Rajasthan Royals go Pink

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Australia spin legend Shane Warne was named as the brand ambassador of Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming 12th editon of the Indian Premier League.

Don't mess around with Dhoni, warns Shastri

Don't mess around with Dhoni, warns Shastri

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

When India coach Ravi Shastri was asked about the much-speculated future of MS Dhoni, he said that none can 'mess around with' Dhoni if he decides to be in contention for next year's T20 World Cup

Why India Played Pak In 2019 World Cup

Why India Played Pak In 2019 World Cup

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

I tried to reason in my mind that wouldn't beating Pakistan again and again -- in the league matches and in the knockouts if they made it -- be a better tribute to our martyred soldiers? A revealing excerpt from Vinod Rai's Not Just A Nightwatchman: My Innings In The BCCI.

When Modi and Abbott spoke cricket

When Modi and Abbott spoke cricket

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

When top political leaders of India and Australia meet can cricket be far behind?

Was getting ready to congratulate Warner, says Lara

Was getting ready to congratulate Warner, says Lara

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Lara said that Warner could still achieve the milestone.

Smith, Warner's IPL future undecided

Smith, Warner's IPL future undecided

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla said Rajasthan Royals will wait and see what sanctions the ICC imposes on Steve Smith before taking a call on his future as the franchise's captain, following a ball tampering scandal that prompted, among others, even Australia's prime minister to react.

Cricket Buzz: Dravid gets to work at NCA

Cricket Buzz: Dravid gets to work at NCA

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Australia's skipper Meg Lanning bagged the 'Leadership Legend' award. She led her side successfully in all formats of the game.

Hockey: Men fancy chances against NZ; women set for tough Dutch test in opener

Hockey: Men fancy chances against NZ; women set for tough Dutch test in opener

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

After a dismal eighth place finish in Rio Games, much is expected from the Manpreet-led side.

Warne disappointed by decision to axe Katich

Warne disappointed by decision to axe Katich

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Cricket Australia should not have stopped at just veteran batsman Simon Katich while axing 30-somethings from its list of contracted players, feels spin legend Shane Warne.

Lee up there with Holding, Marshall: Richards

Lee up there with Holding, Marshall: Richards

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards feels Australia's Brett Lee is the most fiery fast bowler the sport has seen after the intimidating Caribbean quartet of Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner, Michael Holding and Curtly Ambrose. Lee became the fastest bowler to claim 300 wickets in one-day internationals when he reached the milestone in his 171st match.

McGrath picks India, England as World Cup favourites

McGrath picks India, England as World Cup favourites

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Australia fast bowling great particularly impressed with Bumrah. 'The way he bowls his yorkers, and if there is some reverse swing, he is going to be dangerous.'

'Dhoni knows his strengths and always sticks to them'

'Dhoni knows his strengths and always sticks to them'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Michael Hussey believes Mahendra Singh Dhoni does not have "too many weaknesses" but even if he has, the Chennai Super Kings batting coach wouldn't share them with the Australian team.

Look who came to the Australian Open quarters!

Look who came to the Australian Open quarters!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Look who we spotted at the Melbourne Park this year.

Bolt rejects soccer deal offer from Maltese club

Bolt rejects soccer deal offer from Maltese club

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

The 32-year-old Jamaican is hoping to win a contract at Australian side Central Coast Mariners

'Prithvi Shaw is the next big thing in Indian cricket'

'Prithvi Shaw is the next big thing in Indian cricket'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Dhawan is currently playing in IPL for Delhi Capitals, coached by former Australia skipper Ponting while former India captain Ganguly is associated with the franchise as advisor.

Afghanistan is done with jihad

Afghanistan is done with jihad

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The Taliban have the ISIS in its crosshairs. The Taliban has shown the skill to assimilate extremist elements if they are reconcilable as well as the ruthlessness to eliminate troublemakers, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

Australian golfing great Kel Nagle passes away at 94

Australian golfing great Kel Nagle passes away at 94

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Australia's former British Open winner Kel Nagle died on Thursday, aged 94

Should India retain the same playing XI for World T20?

Should India retain the same playing XI for World T20?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Yes, thinks former India captain Sunil Gavaskar.

Beware! Bio-bubbles can affect mental health

Beware! Bio-bubbles can affect mental health

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Upton said sports' governing bodies are not doing enough research to address the issue.

End of an era as humiliated England ponder future

End of an era as humiliated England ponder future

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Just how an England team which arrived in Perth last October confident of winning a fourth straight Ashes series ended up capitulating 5-0 will be subject of much soul-searching over the next few months.

Why Indian cricket is 'ahead of Pak, at the top now...'

Why Indian cricket is 'ahead of Pak, at the top now...'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'Their domestic and international players are well-paid and they have built a strong pool of players,' says Mushtaq Muhammad, one of Pakistan's most successful captains.

'India at forefront of fast bowling renaissance'

'India at forefront of fast bowling renaissance'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

India's pace attack comprising Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar has emerged as a potent force

Tendulkar recalls 'happy dents' of World Cup triumph

Tendulkar recalls 'happy dents' of World Cup triumph

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Dents on a car are not known to please its owner but Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar calls the ones on his 'happy dents' as they are a reminder of his first and only World Cup triumph.

My Dada Sunil Gavaskar

My Dada Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

To watch Dada standing on the steps of the airplane ladder with a glittering trophy in hand was exhilarating, recalls Hemant Kenkre.

Ashes blame game has started in England...

Ashes blame game has started in England...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Former England spinner Graeme Swann was critical of England's senior players who have done 'next to nothing' as Australia regained the Ashes in Perth on Monday.

Aus Clarke to hang his boots after final Ashes Test

Aus Clarke to hang his boots after final Ashes Test

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

"The Test at the Oval will be my last," Clarke said in an interview to Sky Sports after the match.

Warne would come back if made captain: Jones

Warne would come back if made captain: Jones

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

More than the million dollars, it is Australia's captaincy which can pull spin legend Shane Warne out of retirement to rescue the team's floundering Ashes campaign, claims cricketer-turned-commentator Dean Jones.

How Delhi Capitals bounced back to seal playoffs slot

How Delhi Capitals bounced back to seal playoffs slot

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting says losing four matches on the trot before bouncing back in the last league match of IPL was the 'hardest thing' to endure, but maintaining confidence of the players during the barren run did the trick.

Don't be too arrogant about Ashes, Warne warns Eng

Don't be too arrogant about Ashes, Warne warns Eng

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Australia's woeful one-day run is no indicator of their Test form, says spin legend Shane Warne who has warned England against taking Ricky Ponting's men lightly in the upcoming Ashes series.

Sehwag leads pack among batsmen in Test rankings

Sehwag leads pack among batsmen in Test rankings

Rediff.com18 Jul 2010

Australia's Simon Katich has risen six places to take joint sixth place with West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul in the ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen.