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Will Pakistan sack captain Sarfaraz?

Will Pakistan sack captain Sarfaraz?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Arthur suggested to the members that Shahdab Khan should replace Sarfaraz as captain in the limited-over formats while Babar Azam should be given the reins of the Test side.

KL Rahul situation: Ravi Shastri doesn't mince his words

KL Rahul situation: Ravi Shastri doesn't mince his words

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

There has been a lot of talk going around KL Rahul's poor form and ahead of the third Test, former India coach Ravi Shastri opened up on Rahul's struggles.

Why Axar Patel will be the man to watch out in DC camp

Why Axar Patel will be the man to watch out in DC camp

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Ponting is hoping to "get a bit more out of Axar" when he turns up for Delhi Capitals in this IPL.

Why Cricket Australia is on a sticky wicket

Why Cricket Australia is on a sticky wicket

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

The Longstaff review criticised CA for fostering a culture of "winning without counting the cost" and blamed the governing body in part for the ball-tampering crisis, which led to the suspensions of former captain Steve Smith and two other players.

Rishabh Pant could be 'exceptionally dangerous' batter

Rishabh Pant could be 'exceptionally dangerous' batter

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Ponting has worked closely with Pant at Delhi Capitals and rates the Indian keeper-batter very highly.

CA, Cummins receive flak over Langer departure

CA, Cummins receive flak over Langer departure

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Australia also won last year's Twenty20 World Cup for the first time under Langer but there have been reports of player discontent over his coaching style.

Langer quits as Australia coach

Langer quits as Australia coach

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Langer's tenure culminated in a 4-0 thrashing of England in the Ashes serie

You don't need to sledge, just be yourself: Cummins to his players

You don't need to sledge, just be yourself: Cummins to his players

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Cummins said his approach to leadership is quite similar to England's Eoin Morgan.

This is a captain whose commitment to his team is absolute

This is a captain whose commitment to his team is absolute

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Under Kohli, playing cricket will now be about winning, not avoiding defeat. India will not just be liked or admired -- it will be respected and feared. A country whose stars were labeled 'talented' or 'elegant' or 'inconsistent' now finds itself with a captain who is professional, tough, and combative, the embodiment of athleticism, aggression, and ambition. A fascinating glimpse from Pride, Prejudice And Punditry: The Essential Shashi Tharoor.

F1 PIX: Perez wins in Jeddah; Verstappen rallies to second

F1 PIX: Perez wins in Jeddah; Verstappen rallies to second

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Sergio Perez won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from pole position in a Red Bull one-two on Sunday with Max Verstappen staying top of the championship after racing from 15th to second.

'Hurt' Langer keen to continue as Australia's coach

'Hurt' Langer keen to continue as Australia's coach

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'I didn't like losing to India in the amazing series, no one likes losing. I'm absolutely committed, I love my job, I love the Australian cricket team, I love the players and I love Australian cricket.'

PICS: Birmingham gives C'wealth Games a rousing send off

PICS: Birmingham gives C'wealth Games a rousing send off

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

From UB40 to Punjabi MC to Apache Indian, the musicians gave the spectators an evening to remember as athletes walked out for the closing.

Should D/L method be reviewed? Tell us!

Should D/L method be reviewed? Tell us!

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody has expressed unhappiness at the way the target for Royal Challengers Bangalore was revised under Duckworth/Lewis method.

Virat Kohli has done the right thing

Virat Kohli has done the right thing

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Is Kohli not a great captain in spite of so many wins? My answer is, yes, declares Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Kings XI likely to stick with Rahul-Kumble combo for 2021

Kings XI likely to stick with Rahul-Kumble combo for 2021

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Kings XI Punjab are likely to continue with the captain and coach combine of K L Rahul and Anil Kumble for next year despite finishing sixth in the 2020 Indian Premier League.

Why Hockey India sacked coach Oltmans

Why Hockey India sacked coach Oltmans

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Hockey India on Saturday sacked national coach Roelant Oltmans after a string of unimpressive outings at the international level.

Banned Smith, Warner could be back for India series

Banned Smith, Warner could be back for India series

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Cricket Australia has come under pressure from the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) to end the bans following the release of the Longstaff review.

'Stokes may well be handed a knighthood now'

'Stokes may well be handed a knighthood now'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Australian media can't have enough of 'miracle man' Stokes after Headingley thriller, compare him to Ian Botham.

Hockey PIX: India women shock Australia to make semis

Hockey PIX: India women shock Australia to make semis

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Hockey: India v Australia, QF

Sydney ODI: The turning point

Sydney ODI: The turning point

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

Jhye Richardson said Australia were lucky to get Mahendra Singh Dhoni out with a dubious call.

F1 PHOTOS: Vettel fastest in testing; Hamilton 'sacrifices' stint

F1 PHOTOS: Vettel fastest in testing; Hamilton 'sacrifices' stint

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel was fastest in Formula One's pre-season testing at a chilly Circuit de Catalunya on Tuesday while Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton took one for the team and "sacrificed" his scheduled stint.

'Indian bowlers need to back batsmen during the World Cup'

'Indian bowlers need to back batsmen during the World Cup'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Former India coach John Wright feels the only way the current team can defend its World Cup title is by backing its exciting batting line-up with a much-improved bowling effort than what it has shown of late.

Why BCCI picked Kumble as India's coach

Why BCCI picked Kumble as India's coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Explaining the decision to appoint Anil Kumble despite his lack of experience as an international coach, BCCI president Anurag Thakur said the former spinner's record itself is a testimony to his worthiness for the job.

Walsh leaves with hope 'for a resolution in near future'

Walsh leaves with hope 'for a resolution in near future'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

India's men's hockey team coach Terry Walsh, who quit on Tuesday after his contractual talks with Hockey India and the Sports Authority of India broke down, reiterated that there can be no progress without change in the current set-up.

Walsh to take over as Indian men's hockey head coach

Walsh to take over as Indian men's hockey head coach

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Australian Terry Walsh is set to be appointed as head coach of the Indian men's hockey team after the Sports Authority of India recommended his name to the Sports Ministry.

How Indians kept the Aussies 'under pressure'

How Indians kept the Aussies 'under pressure'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Australia were bowled out for 195 on the opening day of the Test with pacer Jasprit Bumrah and off-spinner R Ashwin sharing seven wickets between them.

England's Barmy Army gets a bit of local help in Adelaide

England's Barmy Army gets a bit of local help in Adelaide

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The rowdy but good-humoured camp followers have become a fixture on all England cricket tours over the last couple of decades but the tour of Australia is the one that attracts the biggest numbers.

Perera spins Sri Lanka to series-clinching win against Australia

Perera spins Sri Lanka to series-clinching win against Australia

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Sri Lanka beat Australia by 229 runs on day three of the second Test to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at Galle on Saturday.

Like Mithali, I too was dropped at my peak: Ganguly

Like Mithali, I too was dropped at my peak: Ganguly

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

'Captains are asked to sit, so just do it. I have done it in Faisalabad. I didn't play an ODI game for 15 months when I was probably the best performer in one-day cricket. It happens in life. The best in the world are at times shown the door'

SAI committee meets Sports Minister regarding Walsh's proposal

SAI committee meets Sports Minister regarding Walsh's proposal

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The six-member committee, constituted by Sports Authority of India (SAI) to study the proposals of Indian hockey coach Terry Walsh, met the Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday.

BCCI withdraws ICC complaint against Smith

BCCI withdraws ICC complaint against Smith

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

BCCI CEO Rahul Johri had a meeting with his Australian counterpart James Sutherland in Mumbai after which the two Boards issued a joint statement saying they have "resolved to restore focus on the ongoing series amidst the increased attention towards issues which have emanated during the course of the 2nd Test match in Bangalore."

Former Australia coach Buchanan leaves New Zealand role

Former Australia coach Buchanan leaves New Zealand role

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Former Australia coach John Buchanan has stepped down as New Zealand's director of cricket with immediate effect, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Friday.

World Cup PHOTOS: Bangladesh sink Afghanistan after Shakib brilliance

World Cup PHOTOS: Bangladesh sink Afghanistan after Shakib brilliance

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Images from Monday's World Cup match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan, in Southampton.

Ashwin engaged in a war of words with Hogg

Ashwin engaged in a war of words with Hogg

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Ravichandran Ashwin and Rodney Hogg were engaged in a war of words with the former Australian pacer saying that the Indian spinner was successful against South Africa mainly due to the spin-friendly wickets during the Test series.

Warner, Smith bans will stand, CA says ahead of India series

Warner, Smith bans will stand, CA says ahead of India series

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Cricket Australia will not reconsider reducing the ban on Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft in the ball-tampering case despite a series against a full-strength India awaiting them next month.

VOTE: Who should be next India cricket coach?

VOTE: Who should be next India cricket coach?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Will Ravi Shastri be retained or will the BCCI opt for a new face?

ICC Women's T20I rankings: Radha remains in 2nd, Deepti, Poonam slip to 5th & 6th spots

ICC Women's T20I rankings: Radha remains in 2nd, Deepti, Poonam slip to 5th & 6th spots

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Saturday.

Pune debacle a brutal wake up call for World No 1 India

Pune debacle a brutal wake up call for World No 1 India

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

The shell-shocked hosts have a week to regroup before they again engage an Australian touring party which made Virat Kohli and his team of world-beaters look quite ordinary in a 333-run first test rout inside three days.

Chasing pack closer to Mercedes, says Hamilton

Chasing pack closer to Mercedes, says Hamilton

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The gap between Mercedes and the rest has narrowed and Ferrari "have something up their sleeve" at this week's season-opening Australian Grand Prix, according to champion Lewis Hamilton.

Langer rates Smith above Kohli after Old Trafford win

Langer rates Smith above Kohli after Old Trafford win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'I thought Virat Kohli was the best batsman I've ever seen because of the way he plays in all forms, but Steve Smith... that's another level.'