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'I have that hunger every game'

'I have that hunger every game'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Sudharsan highlighted his strong partnership with Gill, both on and off the field.

Is Shreyas Iyer India's Next All-Format Superstar?

Is Shreyas Iyer India's Next All-Format Superstar?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Ganguly believes Iyer's transformation makes him a strong contender for a spot in all three formats of international cricket.

I surprise myself sometimes: Pooran

I surprise myself sometimes: Pooran

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

'For me it's about trying to get the ball off as close to the middle of the bat as possible and trust my bat swing.'

How RCB silenced Eden Gardens

How RCB silenced Eden Gardens

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru made an auspicious start in their latest bid to lift a maiden Indian Premier League trophy

Can't see any of my batsman taking backward step: Dravid

Can't see any of my batsman taking backward step: Dravid

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Head coach Rahul Dravid did not see Indian batters replying to England's 'Bazball' in kind but he said they will not be taking a backward step in the five-match Test series beginning in Hyderabad from Thursday.

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Virat Kohli's Best Test Knocks

Rediff.com12 May 2025

As he closes the most revered chapter of his career, here are some of his best Test knocks:

Pakistan's rising star's Champions Trophy hopes dashed

Pakistan's rising star's Champions Trophy hopes dashed

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Young Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy after sustaining an ankle injury in South Africa in January.

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Between 2014 and 2019, he scored 21 centuries in just 55 Tests. Among these were seven double centuries, the most by an Indian in Test cricket. Remarkably, six of those double tons came within a span of just 22 Tests.

'MI need to be more clinical'

'MI need to be more clinical'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'These are areas that we're trying to tidy up and try and be much more consistent all around.'

What makes Kishan truly special

What makes Kishan truly special

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

'Felt MI lost twice today'

Ravindra keen to play against India in dead rubber

Ravindra keen to play against India in dead rubber

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Rachin Ravindra sat out the Black Caps' opener against Pakistan while recovering from a blow to the head and does not want to miss another match at the ICC tournament.

SA all-rounder Mulder ruled out for remainder of SL series

SA all-rounder Mulder ruled out for remainder of SL series

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

He looked uncomfortable as he scored 15 before being trapped lbw in what was his last contribution.

Ponting backs Ashwin on Mankading, wants batsman penalised

Ponting backs Ashwin on Mankading, wants batsman penalised

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Delhi Capitals senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin spoke to head coach Ricky Ponting on the controversial issue of 'Mankading' in which the bowler runs out the batsman at the non-striker's end if he sets off for a run before the ball is bowled.

God put me in this situation...: Rahul

God put me in this situation...: Rahul

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'If you stay humble, put your heart in the right place, train hard, and let your bat talk, God finds ways to bless you.'

'Just rotating strike' the key to Kohli's masterclass

'Just rotating strike' the key to Kohli's masterclass

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

'For me, it's about understanding the conditions and preparing my game accordingly, Kohli said after collecting the player-of-the-match award.

Former Australia batsman Slater in trouble again

Former Australia batsman Slater in trouble again

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Former Australia batsman Michael Slater was charged with breaching a restraining order on Wednesday, two months after being taken into police custody over allegations of domestic violence.

ICC Champions Trophy: New Zealand's Ravindra back in training after hit in face

ICC Champions Trophy: New Zealand's Ravindra back in training after hit in face

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Rachin Ravindra lost sight of the ball in the floodlights when attempting a catch and was hit in the forehead during a warm-up match for the Champions Trophy against Pakistan in Lahore.

Kohli best ODI batsman currently: Smith

Kohli best ODI batsman currently: Smith

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Smith, who is currently in England for the three-match ODI series against the hosts starting from Friday, said this during an Instagram session with fans.

'It is what it is': Kiwis unfazed by India's Dubai advantage

'It is what it is': Kiwis unfazed by India's Dubai advantage

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Kane Williamson is too long in the tooth to get dragged into the debate over India getting to play the Champions Trophy final in Dubai.

Goodbye Paddy!

Goodbye Paddy!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

It was amazing to see how he used to hoodwink batsmen with subtle changes in flight, loop and deliver his doomsday ball -- the dangerous armer.

GT skipper Gill on challenges of captaincy

GT skipper Gill on challenges of captaincy

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

However in his first season as skipper, the tally had come down by more than half to 426 runs and even the strike-rate dropped by 10 percent from 157.70 to 147.40.

Marsh Or Pooran? Markram Or Rahane? Which Batter Impressed You?

Marsh Or Pooran? Markram Or Rahane? Which Batter Impressed You?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

It was a track where batters made merry after LSG put on 238 for 3 before KKR fell just four runs short as over 400 runs were scored.

Gill adopts KISS approach batting at No. 3

Gill adopts KISS approach batting at No. 3

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

On young Indian players frequently choosing the sweep and reverse sweep shots against spinners, Gill said it was not a team strategy.

Five-star Chakravarthy spins India to big win vs New Zealand

Five-star Chakravarthy spins India to big win vs New Zealand

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy justified his selection with a five-wicket haul and bowled India to a 44-run victory against New Zealand.

7200+ runs & 21 tons: Saurashtra star bids farewell

7200+ runs & 21 tons: Saurashtra star bids farewell

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Saurashtra batting stalwart Sheldon Jackson retires from first-class cricket after 15-year career

'He flustered India, there's no doubt about that'

'He flustered India, there's no doubt about that'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri advice to Konstas was to focus on his "strengths".

'Chakravarthy Is A Big Threat'

'Chakravarthy Is A Big Threat'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

'We'll be putting our thinking caps on how to nullify that threat while still scoring runs against him.'

This is KL Rahul's all-time favourite batsman

This is KL Rahul's all-time favourite batsman

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Rahul said that winning the Ranji Trophy during the 2013-14 season has to be his favourite cricket moment while playing for Karnataka.

What An Innings, Nitish Reddy!

What An Innings, Nitish Reddy!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

It was a proper Test innings, it was of the highest class, and given the circumstances it came in, it was one of the best innings by an Indian batsman in recent memory, applauds Prem Panicker.

'Shreyas Iyer Never Gets Hype He Deserves'

'Shreyas Iyer Never Gets Hype He Deserves'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'His phenomenal run continues, high time the world starts talking about his strengths.'

Why Rahane was named KKR captain

Why Rahane was named KKR captain

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Mysore went on to affirm that Iyer would continue to be a part of the leadership group and could grow as a potential captain in the future.

Manjrekar criticises Rahane 'the batsman' after Chepauk failure

Manjrekar criticises Rahane 'the batsman' after Chepauk failure

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

But Kohli came to the defence of his deputy, insisting that Rahane is the team's most important batsman along with Cheteshwar Pujara.

Khawaja backs axed journalist over Gaza stance

Khawaja backs axed journalist over Gaza stance

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Usman Khawaja has condemned a radio station's decision to drop cricket journalist Peter Lalor from its coverage of the Sri Lanka Test series over social media posts related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Ravi Shastri Lights Up Wankhede!

Ravi Shastri Lights Up Wankhede!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

50 years later, Ravi Shastri walked the audience through the unforgettable over with flair, sharing details about each shot.

Will the Kiwis spoil India's historic moment?

Will the Kiwis spoil India's historic moment?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson said his side have every chance of derailing India in a major final once again.

No respite for Shakib

No respite for Shakib

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Shakib's bowling suspension by ECB to continue

High Drama On Day 1 At SCG

High Drama On Day 1 At SCG

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

A survivalist's mindset sees Indian batsmen fail again on the first day of the SCG Test.

IPL 2025: Meet RCB's new-look opening pair

IPL 2025: Meet RCB's new-look opening pair

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

RCB head coach Andy Flower confirmed England batter Phil Salt will partner Virat Kohli at the top of the order for his side in the next IPL.

Crease belongs to the batter: Ponting blames Kohli

Crease belongs to the batter: Ponting blames Kohli

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli's conduct came under the microscope in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on Thursday after a clash of shoulders with teen debutant Sam Konstas, but the incident did little to knock the Australian wonder boy off his stride.

Inspired by Tendulkar: Babar's new role revealed

Inspired by Tendulkar: Babar's new role revealed

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Pakistan selectors want Babar Azam to open in CT, hope star batter will emulate Sachin Tendulkar