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'Sweat and saliva aren't big requirements in white-ball cricket'

'Sweat and saliva aren't big requirements in white-ball cricket'

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Seamer Jaydev UnadkatJ feels that sweat and saliva won't make much of a difference with white ball. He said in limited over contests, will be a lesser risk for bowlers and can be started before one gets to the Test and first-class games.

T20 Warm-ups: SA bowlers crush Kiwis; Eng beat Pak

T20 Warm-ups: SA bowlers crush Kiwis; Eng beat Pak

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Wayne Parnell struck twice in the powerplay before the South African spin duo of Keshav Maharaj (3-17) and Tabrazi Shamsi (2-6) ran through New Zealand's batting line up.

Bumrah set to rock Ireland T20 series

Bumrah set to rock Ireland T20 series

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The team is packed with India's Gen-Next IPL performers but stakeholders in Indian cricket will keenly observe Bumrah

Australia's road to sixth ODI World Cup trophy

Australia's road to sixth ODI World Cup trophy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

After defeats in their opening two matches, Australia came roaring back, winning their next nine games in succession

Playing for Australia more important than IPL money: Starc

Playing for Australia more important than IPL money: Starc

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Mitchell Starc keeps away from T20 leagues around the world, including the IPL, despite the handsome money on offer as he wants to be at his best playing for Australia.

Stokes on how England bounced back after shock Ireland loss

Stokes on how England bounced back after shock Ireland loss

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The shock loss to Ireland did hurt but the players moved on quickly from that 'little blip' to focus on the road ahead, said star England all-rounder Ben Stokes.

Man, child wave Islamic State flag outside UK Parliament

Man, child wave Islamic State flag outside UK Parliament

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

A man marched past the British Parliament cloaked in an Islamic State in Iraq and Syria flag with a young girl on his shoulders brandishing the flag's smaller version.

NZ's Jamieson out of England series, Boult snubbed

NZ's Jamieson out of England series, Boult snubbed

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Selectors have overlooked Boult as a replacement because he opted out of his national contract last year.

Barbie Review: Of Pluck, Pinkness And Patriarchy Bashing

Barbie Review: Of Pluck, Pinkness And Patriarchy Bashing

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Delving into deeper topics, fleshing out a timely satire, rooting for womanhood while being full of beans, dance, music, charm and comedy, Greta Gerwig's creativity knows no bounds, raves Sukanya Verma.

Meet Mumbai Indians' new star

Meet Mumbai Indians' new star

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

'We have got a team of a lot of stars. It has probably given the freedom at the top of the order'

Extras: Coutinho tricks in Bayern's big win

Extras: Coutinho tricks in Bayern's big win

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Take a look at top picks of all 10 IPL teams

'Moved beyond measure': King Charles thanks people before Queen's funeral

'Moved beyond measure': King Charles thanks people before Queen's funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

"Over the last 10 days, my wife and I have been so deeply touched by the many messages of condolence and support we have received from this country and across the world," Charles said in a statement

McCullum backs Stokes over ODI retirement

McCullum backs Stokes over ODI retirement

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

'I don't know if it's symbolic of where the game itself is at around the globe, but I see it as an absolute positive to be honest.'

CSK look to enhance play-off chances vs sinking KKR

CSK look to enhance play-off chances vs sinking KKR

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's team comes into the match with two wins on the bounce and, like always, will be tough to beat at their 'den'.

'Naive to think players will turn down T20 league money'

'Naive to think players will turn down T20 league money'

Rediff.com13 May 2023

England's Test team coach Brendon McCullum feels the cricketing landscape is changing quickly and the time is not far when several players will choose big money in T20 leagues across the world over playing for their respective countries.

Delhi Capitals name Dwarshuis as Woakes replacement

Delhi Capitals name Dwarshuis as Woakes replacement

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Uncapped Australian fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis was on Monday named as Chris Woakes' replacement in the Delhi Capitals squad for the second leg of IPL, to be held in UAE from September 19.

WTC rankings: India jump to 2nd after big win in 2nd Test

WTC rankings: India jump to 2nd after big win in 2nd Test

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

New Zealand have 70.0 PCT and 420 points.

England's Curran is T20 WC player of tournament

England's Curran is T20 WC player of tournament

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

'To be honest, I am little bit lost for words, it has been a great tournament. First time for me in a World Cup and we have won it.'

Holder makes big strides in ICC rankings

Holder makes big strides in ICC rankings

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The competition at the top promises to gain momentum as World No 2 Ben Stokes has also made huge gains to attain a career-best tally of 431 points, narrowing the lead from 66 to 54 points.

Focus on Kishan, Hooda in must-win 2nd T20 vs New Zealand

Focus on Kishan, Hooda in must-win 2nd T20 vs New Zealand

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

India were caught in a spin web on the Ranchi pitch as they lost the series opener by 21 runs on Friday.

Buttler doffs his hat to 'match-winner' Stokes

Buttler doffs his hat to 'match-winner' Stokes

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

'He (Stokes) always stands up in the biggest moments. He is a man who can take a lot of pressure on his shoulders and perform, and yeah, with him in the middle you know you have got a good chance.'

England duo Stokes, Mills earn big in IPL auction

England duo Stokes, Mills earn big in IPL auction

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was the costliest buy after the first round of Indian Premier League players' auction, going to Rising Pune Supergiants for a whopping Rs 14.50 crore.

Here's what surprised McCullum the most...

Here's what surprised McCullum the most...

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Since McCullum took over, England have won six out of their seven Tests

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea Hammered as wait for win continues

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea Hammered as wait for win continues

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played over the weekend.

US Open: Alcaraz crushes Zverev; Medvedev outlasts Rublev

US Open: Alcaraz crushes Zverev; Medvedev outlasts Rublev

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 10 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York.

Litton Das shines as Bangladesh sweep T20 series against England

Litton Das shines as Bangladesh sweep T20 series against England

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Bangladesh secure a 16-run victory in the final match in Mirpur on Tuesday.

PIX: Axar, Ashwin bowl India to big win in 4th Test

PIX: Axar, Ashwin bowl India to big win in 4th Test

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium, in Motera, Ahmedabad.

Stokes looking good ahead of first Ashes Test: Root

Stokes looking good ahead of first Ashes Test: Root

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

'I always know that when he gets into that game, he'll want to put his mark on it, put his stamp on it.'

Catch Some Unicorn Action On OTT

Catch Some Unicorn Action On OTT

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Along with Salman Khan's Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and Keanu Reeves' action blockbuster John Wick: Chapter 4, we have Nawazuddin Siddiqui's rom-com Tiku Weds Sheru releasing on OTT this week and much more.

Morgan has big praise for his World No 1 batter Malan

Morgan has big praise for his World No 1 batter Malan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

England's batting has been taken care of as it is power-packed from start to end, comprising of Jason Roy, Morgan, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, and Jos Buttler.

Big Brother: Jo out, Shilpa stays

Big Brother: Jo out, Shilpa stays

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

Celebrity Big Brother organisers later said Jo would not be taking part in a press conference with Cleo for similar reasons to Jade. Jade had faced career meltdown over her treatment of Shilpa.

England-South Africa 3rd Test to resume on Saturday

England-South Africa 3rd Test to resume on Saturday

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The opening day was washed out by rain on Thursday and there will be no extra day tagged on, meaning that the series decider is effectively now a three-day Test.

IPL: CSK face resurgent Delhi Capitals in push for play-offs

IPL: CSK face resurgent Delhi Capitals in push for play-offs

Rediff.com9 May 2023

CSK would be hoping to pick up two more points against Delhi Capitals, who have struggled in the tournament for the most part.

PIX: England crowned T20 World champions

PIX: England crowned T20 World champions

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup Final played between Pakistan and England in Melbourne on Sunday.

Injured Hima Das ruled out of Asian Games

Injured Hima Das ruled out of Asian Games

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, who had pulled out of two top events -- FBK Games in the Netherlands and Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland -- due to a muscle strain he sustained last month, has started training but is yet to recover fully.

South Africa not sure how to deal with 'Bazball'

South Africa not sure how to deal with 'Bazball'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

South Africa are not sure how they are going to deal with England's new aggressive approach to playing Test cricket with coach Mark Boucher saying on Monday they will adopt a wait-and-see attitude when the first match starts at Lord's on Wednesday.

Google doodle celebrates Virgina Woolf's b'day

Google doodle celebrates Virgina Woolf's b'day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Virginia Woolf was one of the foremost modernists of the twentieth century.

From Australia to America: World rings in 2018

From Australia to America: World rings in 2018

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

From spectacular fireworks in Hong Kong and Australia to a huge LED light show at the world's tallest building in Dubai, a look at how revellers around the world ringed in 2018.

Root takes to T20s to sharpen ODI game

Root takes to T20s to sharpen ODI game

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Indicating that he wants to get a good grip on the shortest format, given that all the money now is in domestic leagues, Root hoped he could score big in ILT20 and then take his T20 career further.