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Accept we are no longer No 1, Warne tells Aussies

Accept we are no longer No 1, Warne tells Aussies

Rediff.com30 Dec 2010

Instead of panicking and making knee-jerk changes after losing the Ashes to England, spin legend Shane Warne feels Australia should accept that it is no longer the top Test side it used to be and needs a "long period of reflection".

Clive Lloyd column: Proud to see West Indies really perform

Clive Lloyd column: Proud to see West Indies really perform

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Cricket legend Clive Lloyd says the West Indies will upset a few of the big boys if they play like they did against Pakistan.

Langer named Oz batting coach

Langer named Oz batting coach

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Former Australian opener Justin Langer was on Monday appointed the national team's batting coach for the upcoming cricket season.

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The breakdown in communication between national selectors, led by chairman Chetan Sharma, and the team management comprising skipper Virat Kohli over Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran's contentious selection, is not the first such instance in Indian cricket.

T20 World Cup-winning bowling coach Ambrose replaced

T20 World Cup-winning bowling coach Ambrose replaced

Rediff.com14 May 2016

West Indies pace legend Curtly Ambrose has been replaced by Roderick Estwick as bowling coach for next month's one-day international triangular series against Australia and South Africa.

'No one is more committed to Indian cricket than Dhoni'

'No one is more committed to Indian cricket than Dhoni'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

'He is a legend. He will go down as one of our great cricketers. I have never seen an individual so sound. I have seen Sachin at times get angry. Not this man'

Can Pakistan's Asad Shafiq be compared with Tendulkar?

Can Pakistan's Asad Shafiq be compared with Tendulkar?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur heaped lavish praise on his batsman Asad Shafiq and also compared him with India's legend Sachin Tendulkar. Shafiq, 30, posted a crucial century in the fourth Test against England at The Oval, a result that secured Pakistan a historic 2-2 draw and catapulted them to the top of the ICC's rankings for the first time. Arthur, who has coached Australia and South Africa in the past, has called Shafiq Pakistan's best batsman and said that the diminutive right-hander is so technically correct that he reminds him of Tendulkar.

'I have not seen a better opening batsman than Gavaskar'

'I have not seen a better opening batsman than Gavaskar'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri has said that ex-captain Sunil Gavaskar remains the best opener he has seen in world cricket.

Warne tears into Waugh, says he is 'most selfish cricketer I've played with'

Warne tears into Waugh, says he is 'most selfish cricketer I've played with'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

His long-standing feud with Steve Waugh was out in the open once again when spin legend Shane Warne slammed the former Australian captain as being a 'selfish cricketer'.

Spinners will play a part at the World Cup, says Tendulkar

Spinners will play a part at the World Cup, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar picked India as one of the top contenders to win the 50-overs World Cup to be played in Australia-New Zealand next year.

Watson as a Test opener an insult to all: Thomson

Watson as a Test opener an insult to all: Thomson

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Australian pace legend Jeff Thomson believes Shane Watson's surprise role as a Test opener is an insult to opening batsmen across the country.

'I have no doubt that India will defend the World Cup title'

'I have no doubt that India will defend the World Cup title'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

For batting legend VVS Laxman there are no clear favourites for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, but he feels India will surely enjoy an "advantage" having spent a considerable amount of time Down Under before the mega-event.

Bumrah key to India's chances at World Cup, says Clarke

Bumrah key to India's chances at World Cup, says Clarke

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Jasprit Bumrah's amazing skill-set gives India a realistic chance of winning the World Cup but a 'freak' called David Warner might just retain it for Australia, believes 2015 World Cup-winning captain Michael Clarke.

Will Starc's absence have huge impact in last 2 Tests?

Will Starc's absence have huge impact in last 2 Tests?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke feels that fast bowler Mitchell Starc's absence due to injury will have a huge bearing on the final outcome of the four-Test series against India.

Ashwin 49 going on 50: All the Numbers

Ashwin 49 going on 50: All the Numbers

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

As Ashwin plays his 50th Test, Rajneesh Gupta gives us the offie's awesome numbers.

'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.

'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.

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.

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.

'Free ball' for bowlers: Check out Ashwin's suggestion

'Free ball' for bowlers: Check out Ashwin's suggestion

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Ravichandran Ashwin came up with an unique suggestion to stop batsmen from leaving their crease early, by awarding a 'free ball' for bowlers similar to the 'free hit' delivery which is given to batsmen when the bowlers overstep.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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