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'Will you pick Dhoni for World Cup? How can you drop Pant?'

'Will you pick Dhoni for World Cup? How can you drop Pant?'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Rishabh Pant's flamboyant batting exploits have impressed Farokh Engineer so much that he wondered how the Indian selectors can afford to leave him out in favour of the seasoned Mahendra Singh Dhoni for this year's World Cup in England.

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As the legend turns 40, we take a look at his journey in cricket and life.

'After Sachin, can't see anyone playing 200 Tests again'

'After Sachin, can't see anyone playing 200 Tests again'

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Australia bowling ace Brett Lee feels the batting maestro must be allowed to reach the impending milestone of 200 Tests before he calls it day.

'Sportsperson of the Year' award goes to...

'Sportsperson of the Year' award goes to...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Rio Olympics silver medallist P V Sindhu was bestowed with the Sportsperson of the Year award during the 'Maruti Suzuki Sportsperson of the Year' Charity Gala Awards on Thursday night.

Tendulkar named Test player of 21st century

Tendulkar named Test player of 21st century

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was voted 'Best Test player of the 21st century' in an online poll conducted by Cricket Australia.

Warne fined for breach of conduct

Warne fined for breach of conduct

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Australian spin legend Shane Warne was fined Aus$ 5000 for breaching Cricket Australia's Code of Behaviour in the domestic Big Bash League.

Magnificent Mary claims gold on CWG debut

Magnificent Mary claims gold on CWG debut

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

The legend of M C Mary Kom (48kg) grew larger as she added the Commonwealth Games gold to her packed medal cabinet, thrashing Northern Ireland's Kristina O'Hara in the final, in Gold Coast, on Saturday.

RIP Bapu Nadkarni: Gavaskar remembers 'helpful manager', Tendulkar offers condolence

RIP Bapu Nadkarni: Gavaskar remembers 'helpful manager', Tendulkar offers condolence

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

Nadkarni, 86, died on Friday following old-age related illness.

Ashes: McGrath predicts 10-0... 'because Aus already 5-0 up'

Ashes: McGrath predicts 10-0... 'because Aus already 5-0 up'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Pace legend Glenn McGrath, who has often predicted results of Australia's Test rubbers, forecast yet another 5-0 clean sweep by his country against England in the upcoming Ashes series.

Tendulkar has earned the right to voice his opinions: Gilchrist

Tendulkar has earned the right to voice his opinions: Gilchrist

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Former Australia wicketkeeper and legendary cricketer Adam Gilchrist has said that India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has earned the right to voice his opinions in his new book.

McGrath inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

McGrath inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath was inducted into the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame on Thursday, making him its 68th male member.

CA must field youngsters in Tests: Warne

CA must field youngsters in Tests: Warne

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

With Australia still struggling to cope with the retirements of their key players, spin legend Shane Warne has called on the selectors to pump in young blood into the team before it is too late.

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Shorts: Aus human rights body to probe gymnastics abuse complaints

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sports Awards could to be delayed: Ministry official

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

A look at the few bright spots, the many worries, and moments that made for a distinctly indelible 2020.

Cricketers, past and present, mourn legendary Richie Benaud's passing

Cricketers, past and present, mourn legendary Richie Benaud's passing

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Social micro-blogging website, Twitter, was flooded with messages and tributes for Australia skipper and class commentator Richie Benaud who died on Thursday. Here is a compilation of tweets celebrating the 'Voice of cricket'.

Number Game: Ponting plays second fiddle to Tendulkar

Number Game: Ponting plays second fiddle to Tendulkar

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

A rundown of former Australia captain Ricky Ponting's international career after he said on Thursday he will retire from Test cricket after this week's third match against South Africa.

Parthiv Patel retires from all forms of cricket

Parthiv Patel retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Parthiv Patel, one of the youngest to have played Test cricket for India at the age of 17, on Wednesday, announced his retirement from all forms of the game, three month's short of his 36th birthday.

Captains will be keen to make their mark: McGrath

Captains will be keen to make their mark: McGrath

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Pace bowling legend Glenn McGrath feels the upcoming Test series between Australia and India could see a keen leadership contest, with both captains seeking to make a mark for different reasons.

'Kohli can't play his best cricket without aggression'

'Kohli can't play his best cricket without aggression'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'I would say (Virat) stick to what you know best. Stick to what has got you so much of success. You can't move away from your success formula. It doesn't matter what others are saying'

Plethora of records for Kohli... surpasses Dravid and Chappell

Plethora of records for Kohli... surpasses Dravid and Chappell

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Captain Virat Kohli broke a plethora of records while scoring his 10th Test hundred on Day Three of the fourth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.

He should be first one on the flight back home from Perth...

He should be first one on the flight back home from Perth...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

India lost the Perth Test by 146 runs to allow the hosts level the four-match series 1-1.

Chappells tell Adanis coal mine could affect cricketing ties

Chappells tell Adanis coal mine could affect cricketing ties

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

90 prominent Australians warn Indian energy giant Adani that its controversial coal mine project in Queensland could damage bilateral ties and even affect sporting links.

Warne reported for breach of CA rule

Warne reported for breach of CA rule

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Days after he was banned for one game for clashing with Marlon Samuels, Australian spin legend Shane Warne was reported for breaching Cricket Australia's Code of Behaviour during Big Bash semi-final at the WACA Ground in Perth.

McGrath to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

McGrath to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during the third Test between Australia and Sri Lanka starting January 4 in Sydney.

Aus race row: Warne says booing fine even as PM Abbott asks fans to show Goodes respect

Aus race row: Warne says booing fine even as PM Abbott asks fans to show Goodes respect

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

"I can understand why he's upset because no one should be subject to taunts, they particularly shouldn't be subject to racial taunts. "Adam Goodes is a good bloke and he's a great player and I hope he'll be treated with respect and civility."

Is this why KL Rahul is struggling in Test cricket?

Is this why KL Rahul is struggling in Test cricket?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

KL Rahul's struggling run in the opening slot has left former India opener Wasim Jaffer baffled and he believes the Karnataka player seems caught in an unsolved jigsaw puzzle despite having the ability to do well.

Cook breaks Tendulkar's record; youngest to score 10,000 Test runs

Cook breaks Tendulkar's record; youngest to score 10,000 Test runs

Rediff.com30 May 2016

England captain Alastair Cook broke legendary batsman Sachin's Tendulkar's record to become the youngest batsman in the history of the game to score 10,000 Test runs.

Indian fast bowlers are 'impressive'

Indian fast bowlers are 'impressive'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee is impressed with the current lot of Indian fast bowlers and has praised young pacer Jasprit Bumrah, among others, for his ability to bowl effective yorkers.

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