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'Disallow runs everytime a batsman backs up'

'Disallow runs everytime a batsman backs up'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Ashwin has been one of the big advocates of 'Mankading' and his dismissal of Jos Buttler during Kings XI Punkab's IPL encounter against Rajasthan Royals grabbed headlines last year.

England in charge at Wellington after another Brook ton

England in charge at Wellington after another Brook ton

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Harry Brook continued his remarkable form in New Zealand with a second century of the series to drive England to 280 before the tourists reduced the Black Caps to 86 for 5 at the close of play on Friday, the first day of the second Test.

Revealed! What makes Kohli a record-breaking batsman

Revealed! What makes Kohli a record-breaking batsman

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Kane Williamson highlighted the difference in Virat Kohli in comparison to 2008 when he made his ODI debut.

Adair brothers star as Ireland stun South Africa

Adair brothers star as Ireland stun South Africa

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Ireland and South Africa will now play three One Day Internationals in Abu Dhabi, starting on Wednesday.

Archer's return: Major boost for England's ODI hopes

Archer's return: Major boost for England's ODI hopes

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

England fast bowler Jofra Archer will play his first One-day International for 18 months in Thursday's clash with Australia at Trent Bridge, stand-in captain Harry Brook said on Wednesday.

Fans Livid At Babar Azam's Duck

Fans Livid At Babar Azam's Duck

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The dismissal marked a significant low point in Azam's otherwise illustrious career.

When Pak batsman Younis held knife to Flower's throat!

When Pak batsman Younis held knife to Flower's throat!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Younis, who was recently appointed as batting coach for Pakistan's tour of England, has amassed 10,099 runs in 118 Tests for Pakistan at an average of 52.05.

Green's injury opens door for Bancroft return: Will he get another chance?

Green's injury opens door for Bancroft return: Will he get another chance?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Cameron Green's injury could open up the door for Cameron Bancroft's Test recall in the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India next month.

It's unacceptable: Pakistan reacts to India's refusal to play

It's unacceptable: Pakistan reacts to India's refusal to play

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Pakistan's cricket community also reacted with anger to India's decision as former Test captain Rashid Latif insisted that the PCB has to make a strong statement.

England WC batsman Hales takes break for 'personal reasons'

England WC batsman Hales takes break for 'personal reasons'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

"Alex Hales has made himself unavailable for selection for personal reasons and no timetable has been set for his return to action," Nottinghamshire said in a statement on their website.

Smith's game plan to counter India's spin threat...

Smith's game plan to counter India's spin threat...

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Smith has rarely, if ever, doubted his own talent but even he was aware that his spell at the top of the order was proving unpopular.

Returning Rahul gets Rohit backing

Returning Rahul gets Rohit backing

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

'Rahul has got the game to do well in Test cricket, I see no reason he can't be successful in this format.'

New Zealand's Test captain steps down

New Zealand's Test captain steps down

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Tim Southee has stepped down as Test captain of New Zealand after struggling for form and has been replaced by opening batsman Tom Latham ahead of the India series.

Rabada powers South Africa to victory in first Test

Rabada powers South Africa to victory in first Test

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Kagiso Rabada took six second-innings wickets as South Africa won the first Test against Bangladesh by seven wickets on Thursday.

Kohli is best batsman in the world, will always remember him: Paine

Kohli is best batsman in the world, will always remember him: Paine

Rediff.com16 May 2021

Virat Kohli seems to have left an indelible mark on Australian Test captain Tim Paine, who says he will "always remember" the Indian skipper for being the world's best batsman, capable of also getting under the opposition's skin with his competitiveness.

Bangladesh fight back puts them back into contest vs South Africa

Bangladesh fight back puts them back into contest vs South Africa

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Middle order batsman Mehidy Hasan Miraz led a Bangladesh fight back with an unbeaten 87 on the third day of the first Test against South Africa on Wednesday to turn a precarious position into a tight contest.

'Top order a major concern for Australia'

'Top order a major concern for Australia'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

If the humiliation of India being able to declare their second innings on 487/6 reflected poorly on the bowling unit, it was the Australian batting line-up dismissed for 104 in their first innings that bore the brunt of the blame.

Babar's replacement delivers! Ghulam's ton stuns England

Babar's replacement delivers! Ghulam's ton stuns England

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Pakistan batter Kamran Ghulam, who on Tuesday scored a resolute century on Test debut, said there was immense pressure on him to perform after taking Babar Azam's place in the team, adding that his perseverance in domestic cricket for the last four years had finally paid off.

'He's the most valuable cricketer right now'

'He's the most valuable cricketer right now'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Since making his Test debut in 2018, Bumrah has made 36 Test appearances and has 159 wickets to his name.

Impact Player: One more IPL for Dhoni?

Impact Player: One more IPL for Dhoni?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The Impact Player rule could see former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni play one more season of IPL.

Ponting reveals the 'most talented player' he has seen

Ponting reveals the 'most talented player' he has seen

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Ponting named Kallis as the most talented player he has seen because of his all-round game and numbers.

Pakistan batsman Asif Ali's daughter loses battle with cancer

Pakistan batsman Asif Ali's daughter loses battle with cancer

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Ali is currently on tour with the Pakistan national team in England and played in the 54-run defeat by the hosts in their final one-day international of the series on Sunday. Ali is currently on tour with the Pakistan national team in England and played in the 54-run defeat by the hosts in their final one-day international of the series on Sunday.

NZ batsman warms up for India with kitty litter on pitch

NZ batsman warms up for India with kitty litter on pitch

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Conway hopes playing the ball off kitty litter might help prepare for the variation of spin off bowlers' foot-marks.

Will Sarfaraz be released for Irani Cup?

Will Sarfaraz be released for Irani Cup?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The team will be announced on Tuesday, September 24.

'Pant is a gifted batsman but not a natural keeper'

'Pant is a gifted batsman but not a natural keeper'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Pant has often been criticised for his shoddy work behind the stumps.

Andhra 'keeper-batsman Bharat named cover for Pant

Andhra 'keeper-batsman Bharat named cover for Pant

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The uncapped 26-year-old has an experience of 74 first-class matches with 4143 runs with a strike rate of over 100 in T20s.

Aus teenager Konstas gets promotion

Aus teenager Konstas gets promotion

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Selectors will likely opt for another batter to cover for all-rounder Green in the India series and possibly an opener if Steve Smith is restored to the number four spot.

PCB furious at Fakhar: Criticise his comments on Babar

PCB furious at Fakhar: Criticise his comments on Babar

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

The source, however, disputed Fakhar's tone and said one of the newly inducted selectors, former captain Azhar Ali had spoken to length with Babar on Saturday and explained to him the decision to rest him for the two Tests.

Warner's return to power: Leadership ban lifted

Warner's return to power: Leadership ban lifted

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban rescinded by Cricket Australia

1st Test: Bowlers put England in control on Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

1st Test: Bowlers put England in control on Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Sri Lanka's decision to bat first backfired when they were all out for 236 on Day 1 of the first Test.

Maha govt allots plot reclaimed from Gavaskar to Rahane

Maha govt allots plot reclaimed from Gavaskar to Rahane

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

This plot, allotted to Sunil Gavaskar Cricket Foundation Trust, was returned to the state government by the cricket legend in May 2022.

'Virat Kohli is world's best batsman'

'Virat Kohli is world's best batsman'

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Former Australia pacer Geoff Lawson has heaped praise on in-form India's Test captain Virat Kohli, saying the star batsman is "arguably the number one batsman in the world". "Kohli at the moment, is arguably the number one batsman in the world. He is in the form of his life. I was impressed with him when I saw him on the first tour to Australia (in 2011-12)," Lawson told reporters in Mumbai on Saturday. "He was (among) the few Indian batsmen who took on the challenge of playing on the bouncy Australian wickets," said the former Australia fast bowler, who is on a short coaching sting at the Payyade Sports Club in suburban Kandivili.

Is Prithvi Shaw Headed The Kambli Way?

Is Prithvi Shaw Headed The Kambli Way?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Shaw's lack of attendance at crucial training sessions, particularly after poor performances, coupled with a lax approach to fitness, has alarmed the Mumbai team management and led to tough choices.

'Sachin, the greatest batsman ever'

'Sachin, the greatest batsman ever'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

The cricket fraternity on Wednesday hailed Sachin Tendulkar on becoming the first batsman in the history of one-day cricket to smash a double century, describing the feat as an incredible achievement.

Brook, Root may merry in Multan before Pakistan collapse

Brook, Root may merry in Multan before Pakistan collapse

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Harry Brook became only the sixth England batter to hit a triple century in Tests as the visitors piled on the runs on Day 4 of the first Test against Pakistan in Multan on Thursday.

Dravid, not Sachin, is greatest Indian Test batsman

Dravid, not Sachin, is greatest Indian Test batsman

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'The Wall' won 52 per cent of the votes. Tendulkar had 48 per cent votes in his favour.

Shubman's injury a jolt: Ganguly sounds alarm bells

Shubman's injury a jolt: Ganguly sounds alarm bells

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Shubman Gill's thumb fracture is certainly a "jolt" for India ahead of the series opener against Australia

Will India play five bowlers or extra batsman?

Will India play five bowlers or extra batsman?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Playing an extra batsman in the second Test against England will be a 'conservative move' with the Lord's pitch looking more bowler-friendly than Edgbaston, feels India bowling coach Bharat Arun.

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Sunday.

Khawaja wary of this 'strategic' Indian bowler

Khawaja wary of this 'strategic' Indian bowler

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Australia's last series win against India came in 2014-15, and they haven't tasted victory on Indian soil since 2004-05.