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Sunrisers rope in World Cup-winning coach Bayliss

Sunrisers rope in World Cup-winning coach Bayliss

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Bayliss will step down from his current role with the England team after the Ashes beginning next month.

Flintoff has narrow escape in crash

Flintoff has narrow escape in crash

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The 41-year-old former Ashes hero had a narrow escape after he careered his high speed trike, while ride on the track on Elvington Airfield, off the road near York while filming a stunt for the BBC motor show.

India's Lakshmi first woman on ICC international panel of match referees

India's Lakshmi first woman on ICC international panel of match referees

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The 51-year-old , who first officiated as a match referee in domestic women's cricket in 2008-09, will be eligible to referee international games with immediate effect.

KKR sign Shaun Tait as Hastings's replacement

KKR sign Shaun Tait as Hastings's replacement

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Former Australian speedster Shaun Tait is set to replace an injured John Hastings at Kolkata Knight Riders. Hastings was ruled out of the tournament with an ankle injury last month. Kolkata chief executive Venky Mysore confirmed Tait's signing, posting an image of the veteran quick on Twitter on Wednesday. "Pleasure to welcome @shaun_tait32 to @KKRiders family. Welcome Taity!," the tweet read.

Kohli suggests Vettori as India coach. Do you agree?

Kohli suggests Vettori as India coach. Do you agree?

Rediff.com9 May 2016

India Test captain Virat Kohli has suggested Daniel Vettori's name for the position of the coach.

Healy hits out at BCCI over scheduling of women's IPL

Healy hits out at BCCI over scheduling of women's IPL

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Australia's Alyssa Healy criticised India's decision to schedule the Women's T20 Challenge in November despite it clashing with the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL). The three-team Challenge tournament, which was introduced in 2018, has been staged on the sidelines of the popular men's Indian Premier League (IPL) in March to May, ensuring decent crowds and coverage.

Wordwide ban on Chris Gayle? Tell Us!

Wordwide ban on Chris Gayle? Tell Us!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Australian cricket legend Ian Chappell has called for a worldwide ban on Chris Gayle.

New Zealand's Milne hopes to make impact against India

New Zealand's Milne hopes to make impact against India

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

New Zealand's Adam Milne is hoping to make a difference in Sunday's must-win clash against India at the Twenty20 World Cup after being left frustrated on the sidelines for the opening loss to Pakistan.

Chris Gayle in hot water again!

Chris Gayle in hot water again!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

A woman who was working around the West Indies cricket team accused Gayle of exposing himself to her.

Michael Clarke can make a U-turn

Michael Clarke can make a U-turn

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke, who retired from all forms of international cricket earlier this year, is considering a return to the Twenty20 format.

Aus legend Jeff Thomson auctions baggy green bushfire relief

Aus legend Jeff Thomson auctions baggy green bushfire relief

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

The two items will go under the hammer through Lloyds Auctions Bushfire Relief Auction.

It will be great to see de Villiers play in T20 World Cup: Rhodes

It will be great to see de Villiers play in T20 World Cup: Rhodes

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

South Africa must do anything to win the T20 World Cup to held later this year, including exploring the option of bringing back the great AB de Villiers from retirement, former player Jonty Rhodes said. The 36-year-old de Villiers hasn't played international cricket for nearly two years, having announced his retirement in May 2018. It was later revealed that he made an offer to play the 50-over World Cup last year, but was turned down by the national selectors.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan pacer Rauf issues warning to India

T20 World Cup: Pakistan pacer Rauf issues warning to India

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf is banking on his knowledge gained from the Australian Big Bash League to outsmart Indian batters when the two arch-rivals clash in the T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 23.

Dravid to mentor Delhi Daredevils in IPL 9; Upton named coach

Dravid to mentor Delhi Daredevils in IPL 9; Upton named coach

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Dravid recently coached the Indian team at the Under-19 World Cup. He was mentor of Rajasthan Royals in the last two seasons of the IPL before the franchise was suspended from the T20 tournament for two years by the Justice Lodha Committee in the aftermath of the spot-fixing scandal that rocked the sixth edition of the T20 tournament in 2013.

Indian cricketers join Australians in anti-racism gesture

Indian cricketers join Australians in anti-racism gesture

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

The Australian and Indian players came together to form a barefoot circle in a powerful stance against racism

Meet the first Singapore cricketer set to play in IPL

Meet the first Singapore cricketer set to play in IPL

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The second phase of IPL 2021 will feature a Singapore cricketer for the first time with Royal Challengers Bangalore bringing in T20 specialist Tim David, who has made a name for himself in the leagues around the world.

Who is Richard Gleeson?

Who is Richard Gleeson?

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The best bowling spells at Chepauk on Wednesday night.

Renegades may bring back Gayle despite 'don't blush' furore

Renegades may bring back Gayle despite 'don't blush' furore

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Renegades coach David Saker said that while Gayle's behaviour was wrong it would not factor into his recruiting decisions.

Test cricket won't die in my lifetime but who'll be playing it?: Ian Chappell

Test cricket won't die in my lifetime but who'll be playing it?: Ian Chappell

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Chappell believed that international cricket faces a real challenge of retaining players in the face of rapid expansion of T20 leagues around the world.

Trying to find batting combination that does well for us: Fleming

Trying to find batting combination that does well for us: Fleming

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Chennai Super Kings are not looking for a "quick fix" to their issues in the batting department and head coach Stephen Fleming is ready to give the likes of Daryl Mitchell time to get settled in top-three after their fourth loss in eight games.

Next year hopefully Test cricket is on the agenda: Gayle

Next year hopefully Test cricket is on the agenda: Gayle

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle is hopeful he can return to Test cricket next year but said he was simply not fit enough to take part in the ongoing series against Australia.

Will he be the HOTTEST player to watch out for in IPL auction?

Will he be the HOTTEST player to watch out for in IPL auction?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Released by Delhi Daredevils, in-form batsman from Australia, Travis Head, could emerge as one of the most coveted players at next month's Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.

Preview: Spin-heavy Delhi Capitals face big-hitters KXIP

Preview: Spin-heavy Delhi Capitals face big-hitters KXIP

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The match, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, will also be a face-off between skippers KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, both seen as future India captaincy material.

Injury before India tour a blessing in disguise: Hazlewood

Injury before India tour a blessing in disguise: Hazlewood

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Josh Hazlewood was forced out of last month's Perth Test against New Zealand due to a low-grade hamstring tear.

Get ready for women's IPL in 2023!

Get ready for women's IPL in 2023!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Women's IPL set to take place in March with 5 teams

Perth Scorchers thrash Sydney Sixers to bag 4th BBL crown

Perth Scorchers thrash Sydney Sixers to bag 4th BBL crown

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Batsman Daniel Hughes, returning from an ankle injury but still visibly restricted, top-scored with 42 before being run-out by Marsh, triggering a collapse which resulted in the side being bowled out for 92.

Gabba preferred venue if Adelaide won't host first Test: Hazlewood

Gabba preferred venue if Adelaide won't host first Test: Hazlewood

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Australia have not lost a Test match at the Gabba since 1988.

Windies all-rounder Russell faces ban for doping violation

Windies all-rounder Russell faces ban for doping violation

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has committed an "anti-doping whereabouts" rule violation, the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) told Reuters on Wednesday.

3 causes of West Indies cricket's decline

3 causes of West Indies cricket's decline

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Brian Lara has slammed the ' badly run' Caribbean cricket administration, saying that the trust deficit between the board and players is harming the West Indies team.

Five ducks in a row! Turner's dubious T20 record...

Five ducks in a row! Turner's dubious T20 record...

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The 26-year-old's three scoreless IPL innings follow another first-ball duck for Perth Scorchers and a five-ball nought for Australia against India.

Aus Tour: Adelaide Test to go on despite rise in COVID cases

Aus Tour: Adelaide Test to go on despite rise in COVID cases

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

With neighbouring states starting to close the borders with South Australia to try to contain the outbreak, Cricket Australia shifted international players from their Twenty20 and one-day squads north to Sydney.

Tendulkar to coach Lara, Ponting, Akram

Tendulkar to coach Lara, Ponting, Akram

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Former West Indies captain Brian Lara will be in the same team as Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer in the upcoming Bushfire relief fundraiser match. Ponting's side, which will be coached by former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, also comprises of lethal pacers such as Brett Lee and Wasim Akram. On the other hand, Gilchrist side's has a solid top-order comprising of Yuvraj Singh, Shane Watson and Andrew Symonds.

Preview: India, Australia look to put final touches before World Cup

Preview: India, Australia look to put final touches before World Cup

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

For Kohli, who led India to their first Test series victory in Australia but skipped the second half of the New Zealand tour, the series will be the last chance to identify the batsman to fill a middle order spot in an otherwise settled side.

How Clarke is mentoring a 16-yr old Nepal spinner

How Clarke is mentoring a 16-yr old Nepal spinner

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

One of the bright talents to emerge from the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. 16-year old leg-spinner from Nepal Sandeep Lamichhane has caught the eye of former Australian captain Michael Clarke. After watching him play in Hong Kong during a T20 tournament in May, Clarke took an initiative to take the young spinner to Australia and got him a contract with the Sydney Club.

Gillespie named Australia T20 assistant coach

Gillespie named Australia T20 assistant coach

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Former Test fast bowler Jason Gillespie was, on Thursday, appointed as Australia assistant coach for the three Twenty20 internationals against Sri Lanka in February.

'WPL will provide me a chance to look at young talent from close quarters'

'WPL will provide me a chance to look at young talent from close quarters'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Talking about the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League, Harmanpreet Kaur said the WPL will provide youngsters a platform to interact with international players.

Unmukt Chand first Indian male cricketer to play in BBL

Unmukt Chand first Indian male cricketer to play in BBL

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Chand, under whose leadership India had won the ICC U-19 World Cup in 2012 in Australia, retired from all forms of Indian cricket in August last year, making him eligible to play leagues overseas.

IPL Auction 2022: Kishan, Chahar top buys on Day 1

IPL Auction 2022: Kishan, Chahar top buys on Day 1

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Ishan Kishan's Rs 15.25 crore winning bid from Mumbai Indians bettered the Rs 14 crore figure that Chennai Super Kings paid to retain Deepak Chahar.

'Winning WTC final vs India proudest achievement for NZ'

'Winning WTC final vs India proudest achievement for NZ'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Winning the inaugural ICC World Test Championship against India is one of the proudest achievements for any New Zealander, according to Kiwi pacer Trent Boult.

Champions League T20: Victoria

Champions League T20: Victoria

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Australia's most promising players Cameron White and Peter Siddle headline the 15-member Victoria squad. Limited-overs cricket specialist David Hussey also looms as a big threat while Brad Hodge's vast experience in domestic cricket in a few different countries will also come handy.