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Missed the pressure of batsman attacking me: Zaheer

Missed the pressure of batsman attacking me: Zaheer

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Making an impact straightaway after a near year-long sabbatical due to injury, veteran speedster Zaheer Khan said that he will get better and better as he bowls more in competitive match situation.

Dinesh Karthik to hang up his gloves after IPL 2024

Dinesh Karthik to hang up his gloves after IPL 2024

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Dinesh Karthik is all set to make his last IPL appearance in the 2024 edition.

Former Pakistan batsman Ijaz bailed in fraud case

Former Pakistan batsman Ijaz bailed in fraud case

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Former Pakistan Test batsman Ijaz Ahmed has been released on bail after spending nearly seven weeks in detention on fraud charges, his lawyer said on Tuesday. Kashif Javed told Reuters the Lahore high court had allowed Ijaz to be released on bail due to health problems. He had been denied bail three times by lower courts but spent most of the time while detained in hospital complaining of severe asthma.

Did Jacks Eclipse Kohli? Vote!

Did Jacks Eclipse Kohli? Vote!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Will Jacks reached his half-century in 14.2 overs and brought up his 100 in 16 overs!

How Dravid helped this England batsman improve against spin

How Dravid helped this England batsman improve against spin

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

England batsman Sam Billings says working with Rahul Dravid during his six-week stint for Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League last year helped him improve his footwork against spin bowling.

RR Vs SRH: Who Bowled The Best Spell? Vote!

RR Vs SRH: Who Bowled The Best Spell? Vote!

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Bhuvneshwar's early strikes coupled with good spells from Pat Cummins and Thangarasu Natarjan in the middle overs saw SRH clinch victory against all odds.

New record for Kohli! Indian batsman with most T20 runs

New record for Kohli! Indian batsman with most T20 runs

Rediff.com3 May 2016

When the Royal Challengers captain got to 37 during his innings of 52, he became the Indian batsman with most runs in Twenty20 (International and domestic) cricket in a calendar year.

'A batsman should constantly keep working on his game'

'A batsman should constantly keep working on his game'

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Sachin Tendulkar has said that international batsmen should constantly work on their game in order to counter world class bowlers, as he did during his playing days.

'England's best', Root losing his essence in Bazball era: Cook

'England's best', Root losing his essence in Bazball era: Cook

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'Rooty has got 11,500 Test runs, he's brilliant, but he's so desperate to fit in to what Ben (Stokes) and Brendon (McCullum) are doing that sometimes I don't think he gets his balance of attack and defence right.'

No praise enough for Ashwin: Rohit

No praise enough for Ashwin: Rohit

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

No praise is enough for Ravichandran Ashwin, said India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday as he lauded the senior off-spinner ahead of his 100 Tests, calling him a "rare" talent who has contributed consistently to the team's success.

MCG pitch was still batsman friendly: Ganguly

MCG pitch was still batsman friendly: Ganguly

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

"The start was crucial today, and once we saw the first hour, the match was won," said Ricky Ponting.

Barry says Sachin's still the best batsman

Barry says Sachin's still the best batsman

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Former South African opener Barry Richards insists that the Indian is still the best batsman in the world.

Why KKR Splurged Rs 24.75 Cr on Starc!

Why KKR Splurged Rs 24.75 Cr on Starc!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

KKR CEO Venky Mysore justifies Mitchell Starc's huge pay check from skill-set standpoint

Samson opens up on 'unluckiest' tag, Rohit's support

Samson opens up on 'unluckiest' tag, Rohit's support

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Samson expressed gratitude for the support from the 'Men in Blue' skipper

Kirsten hopes to 'galvanise' Pak team to ICC trophies

Kirsten hopes to 'galvanise' Pak team to ICC trophies

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'I was offered the role to begin with...what is important is that I have the opportunity to work with some of the best cricketers in the world and that excites me.'

It's no crime to be flamboyant batsman: Rohit

It's no crime to be flamboyant batsman: Rohit

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Rohit Sharma emphasised that backing the young players is important to make them confident about their game.

Definitely our greatest triumph since I've been captain, gushes Stokes

Definitely our greatest triumph since I've been captain, gushes Stokes

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Ben Stokes rated the 28-run victory over India in the first Test in Hyderabad on Sunday as the finest moment yet in his time as the England captain.

'Fearless batting': Why 300 is possible in T20s...

'Fearless batting': Why 300 is possible in T20s...

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Australia's legend Ricky Ponting said the Impact Player rule in the IPL has made the batters more fearless and stronger

Kohli's wicket will be key at tricky Chepauk: Hayden

Kohli's wicket will be key at tricky Chepauk: Hayden

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'If he is prepared to bat the 20 overs, he can put together a match-winning performance. 200 is very accessible at Chinnaswamy but not necessarily at Chepauk Stadium.'

10 Ways K L Rahul Echoes Rahul Dravid

10 Ways K L Rahul Echoes Rahul Dravid

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

The Bengaluru connection that's shaping Indian cricket.

His form is fantastic, let a few IPL matches go: Ganguly on Pant's T20 WC selection

His form is fantastic, let a few IPL matches go: Ganguly on Pant's T20 WC selection

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly said on Saturday that Rishabh Pant is "fully fit" but added that the wicketkeeper-batter should be given some more time to prepare himself for India team selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA.

Rahul Or Dhoni? Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rahul Or Dhoni? Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Does Rahul get your vote? Or did you prefer Dhoni's cameo?

Bumrah Copies Rashford Celebration

Bumrah Copies Rashford Celebration

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

After successfully dismissing Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran, Bumrah was seen emulating the way Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford celebrates a goal.

India announce team for Under-19 Asia Cup

India announce team for Under-19 Asia Cup

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

India are the most successful team in the U19 Asia Cup having won the title eight times.

Test rankings: Virat Kohli lone Indian batsman in top-10

Test rankings: Virat Kohli lone Indian batsman in top-10

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Virat Kohli is the lone Indian batsman to be figuring in the top-10 in the ICC Test batsmen rankings.

'Lord Ram Will Protect The Constitution'

'Lord Ram Will Protect The Constitution'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'Rama is Lord God of maryada. Today's maryada is the Constitution.'

PHOTOS: Max leads Down Under thunder at Wankhede

PHOTOS: Max leads Down Under thunder at Wankhede

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls, single-handedly guiding Australia to an improbable three-wicket win over Afghanistan.

Meet the man who transformed Warner into most-feared batsman

Meet the man who transformed Warner into most-feared batsman

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

David Warner's fitness coach Wayne Geber has revealed about the sacrifice that the explosive Australian opener had made in the last few years in order to transform himself into a successful batsman.

India are the most underachieving side: Vaughan

India are the most underachieving side: Vaughan

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'They've won in Australia twice (Test series in 2018/19 and 2020/21). Magnificent. But the last few World Cups, (they have) been nowhere, in the last few T20 World Cups, (they have) been nowhere.'

Ollie Pope's heroics rewrite the rules of batting in India

Ollie Pope's heroics rewrite the rules of batting in India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope frequently played the sweep shots -- both traditional and reverse -- to negate spin and mess with India's fielding strategy.

Ravindra, Williamson centuries frustrate South Africa

Ravindra, Williamson centuries frustrate South Africa

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Rachin Ravindra scored his first Test century and Kane Williamson his 30th in an unbroken stand of 219 as New Zealand put on 258 for two on the opening day of the first Test against a depleted South Africa at Bay Oval on Sunday.

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Let's delve into the world of IPL 2024 and meet the captains who are ready to leave their mark on cricket's biggest stage.

Australia in charge after Green's unbeaten ton in Wellington

Australia in charge after Green's unbeaten ton in Wellington

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Test played between New Zealand and Australia in Wellington on Friday.

Sehwag, to me you are a cricketing great: Ganguly

Sehwag, to me you are a cricketing great: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Following the ICC Hall of Fame announcement on November 13, 2023, open letters have been written to the inductees by those close to them. Here, Sourav Ganguly salutes inductee #112, Virender Sehwag.

Punjab Kings rope in BBL star Short for injured Bairstow

Punjab Kings rope in BBL star Short for injured Bairstow

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The IPL begins on March 31.

No Indian batsman dominated fast bowling like Tendulkar did, says Dravid

No Indian batsman dominated fast bowling like Tendulkar did, says Dravid

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Rahul Dravid said senior pro Sachin Tendulkar's presence in the dressing room not only served as a great inspiration to the upcoming players but also drove them to work even harder to earn his respect.

'Team India is doing well because this is a batsman's World Cup'

'Team India is doing well because this is a batsman's World Cup'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott has said that the Indian team is doing well because so far it has been a 'batsman's World Cup' and they will continue to be a 'big threat' when batting first.

Umran's absence, Shreyas's snub raise eyebrows

Umran's absence, Shreyas's snub raise eyebrows

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Chopra questions the sudden disappearance of a player who, not long ago, was considered for the World Cup team.

Ponting only batsman to hit three double tons vs India

Ponting only batsman to hit three double tons vs India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Statistical highlights from Day 2 in the fourth Test between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval, on Wednesday.