News for 'Bouncer'

Jittery Aussies rattled after Kohli hit by bouncer

Jittery Aussies rattled after Kohli hit by bouncer

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Australia's nervous players rushed to check on India captain Virat Kohli after he was hit by a Mitchell Johnson bouncer on day three of the third Test in Adelaide.

Will Hardik's Luck Rub Off On MI Soon?

Will Hardik's Luck Rub Off On MI Soon?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

LSG set MI 204 to win and the visitors fell short by 12 runs. Here are best bowlers of the night...

In photos: Being a female bouncer in Delhi

In photos: Being a female bouncer in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

They break up bar fights, watch over female customers, and even uncover illegal drugs at upscale clubs in the capital. Inside the lives of sisters and bouncers Mehrunnisa and Tarannum Shokat Ali.

GT Vs RCB: Who Batted Best? Vote!

GT Vs RCB: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Jos Buttler powered Gujarat Titans to a dominant victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru with a brilliant half-century.

Fighting like KG kids: Vijay on DMK-BJP clash over Hindi

Fighting like KG kids: Vijay on DMK-BJP clash over Hindi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Vijay said the TVK respected all languages but would not give up its self respect for another language.

West Indies rout Bangladesh; end losing run at home

West Indies rout Bangladesh; end losing run at home

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

This was West Indies' first home Test win in over two years, ending a four-match losing streak.

Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

He reserved his best for the longest format in which he amassed 28 hundreds including a memorable 329 against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Helmet back in focus after Kerala's Nizar gets hit in Ranji semis

Helmet back in focus after Kerala's Nizar gets hit in Ranji semis

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

The sturdiness of the headgear saved Nizar's life after Gujarat's Arzan Nagwaswalla's full-blooded shot hit flush on the state emblem on his helmet in the Ranji Trophy semi-final in Ahmedabad on Friday.

England fume over controversial sub as India seal series

England fume over controversial sub as India seal series

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Dube was hit on the helmet by a Jamie Overton bouncer and seamer Rana replaced him despite it not being a like-for-like replacement as concussion substitute rules mandate.

Mandhana fumes over 'sub-standard fielding'

Mandhana fumes over 'sub-standard fielding'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Skipper Smriti Mandhana is not pleased that India let Ireland off the hook due to fielding lapses

Aussie pacer's bouncer breaks Angelo Mathews' helmet

Aussie pacer's bouncer breaks Angelo Mathews' helmet

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Sri Lankan skipper Angelo Mathews was badly shaken on Wednesday after a bouncer smashed into his helmet during a match against Australia and broke a protective strap designed to safeguard the back of his skull. Play was stopped for several minutes while Mathews recovered from the impact of the ball from fast bowler Scott Boland which evoked memories of the on-field death of the Australian batsman Phillip Hughes in 2014.

Virat Kohli's views on bouncers

Virat Kohli's views on bouncers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Kohli gave his views on the 'chin music' that batsmen are often subjected to by fast bowlers

Rohit's Nightmare Continues: 22 Runs in 4 Innings

Rohit's Nightmare Continues: 22 Runs in 4 Innings

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

As India continues to struggle in the series, the pressure is mounting on Rohit to rediscover his rhythm and lead from the front.

PIX: Elgar suffers concussion after Umesh bouncer blow, out of action for six days

PIX: Elgar suffers concussion after Umesh bouncer blow, out of action for six days

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

South Africa opener Dean Elgar was on Monday ruled out of the third Test against India as he suffered concussion after being hit by a bouncer from pacer Umesh Yadav.

Pakistani cricketer dies after being hit by a bouncer

Pakistani cricketer dies after being hit by a bouncer

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the news in a message through social media and stressed on the need to wear safety gear all the time.

Warne resorts to bouncers

Warne resorts to bouncers

Rediff.com24 Sep 2006

The Australian leg spin ace resorted to bowling bouncers and throwing tantrums while leading Hampshire in an English county game against Lancashire that ended in a farce.

Play like you're taking a bullet for your country: Gambhir's advice to Nitish

Play like you're taking a bullet for your country: Gambhir's advice to Nitish

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'When Nathan Lyon was bowling I saw two or three balls without any drift. So, I thought of taking on Lyon so that we get some quick runs.'

Langer expecting bouncer barrage

Langer expecting bouncer barrage

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

The Australian opener expects to be peppered by a salvo of short deliveries from the England bowlers during the Ashes.

Was Harshit Rana's Inclusion Fair?

Was Harshit Rana's Inclusion Fair?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Harshit Rana's debut as a concussion substitute became a central talking point, overshadowing India's series-clinching 15-run victory and its unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

RIP Phil Hughes but bouncers here to stay

RIP Phil Hughes but bouncers here to stay

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Despite the death of Mitchell Johnson's former team mate Phillip Hughes, the likelihood is he will unleash a similar barrage on India should the first Test go ahead.

Sarfaraz: '2024 Version Of Javed Miandad'

Sarfaraz: '2024 Version Of Javed Miandad'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

'We know he plays spin well, but I liked the way he played fast bowlers.'

'It is about being positive': How Head survived Bumrah spell

'It is about being positive': How Head survived Bumrah spell

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Travis Head conceded that he was immensely fortunate to survive a fine spell from Jasprit Bumrah on the Day 2 of the third Test in Brisbane on Sunday.

Gabba Pitch Will Be Traditional: Curator

Gabba Pitch Will Be Traditional: Curator

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'We still prepare the pitch the exact same way every time to try and get the same good carry, pace and bounce that the Gabba is known for.'

How Australia mauled India inside 3 days

How Australia mauled India inside 3 days

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

A dominant Australia hammered India by 10 wickets in the day-night second Test on Sunday to level the five-match series 1-1.

Drop Labuschagne for Adelaide Test: Johnson

Drop Labuschagne for Adelaide Test: Johnson

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Former pacer Mitchell Johnson reckons that Australia should drop out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne from the playing XI for the day-night Adelaide Test against India.

No fun in cricket if bouncers are banned, says Sehwag

No fun in cricket if bouncers are banned, says Sehwag

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Former India opener Virender Sehwag says bowlers will lose a weapon if bouncers are banned.

Gavaskar is still scared of 'Bouncer and Beamer'

Gavaskar is still scared of 'Bouncer and Beamer'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Legendary Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar may have made 70's fiery West Indian bowling line up look ordinary, but his former teammate Ravi Shastri has disclosed the little master's fear for 'Bouncer and Beamer'.

Munaf bouncer leaves Gambhir jolted

Munaf bouncer leaves Gambhir jolted

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

India's practice session woes continued as opener Gautam Gambhir was struck on the head by a quick bouncer from Munaf Patel in Vadodara on Saturday.

Kumar Vishwas's 'Ramayana' dig at Shatru, Sonakshi

Kumar Vishwas's 'Ramayana' dig at Shatru, Sonakshi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate strongly criticised Vishwas, calling his remarks "cheap" and "lewd."

Australian batsman Voges struck on helmet by bouncer

Australian batsman Voges struck on helmet by bouncer

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Australia batsman Adam Voges has copped a sickening blow to the head while batting for Western Australian on Thursday in the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania. The right-handed batsman has been ruled out of the match in at the WACA Ground in Perth. Voges was on 16 when he was struck by a bouncer from fast bowler Cameron Stevenson on the opening day of the match.

New Zealand's Wagner defends bouncer after grounding Smith

New Zealand's Wagner defends bouncer after grounding Smith

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

New Zealand quick bowler Neil Wagner defended his use of the bouncer but admitted to feeling "shaky" when he felled Steve Smith with a blow to the head in the second Test in Christchurch on Sunday.

'Should deal with pressure moments well and come up on the right side'

'Should deal with pressure moments well and come up on the right side'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The Punjab Kings are set to take on Delhi Capitals in their first match of the IPL 2024 at the new PCA Stadium, Mullanpur, Mohali.

'Do You Think I'd Misbehave With Anyone?'

'Do You Think I'd Misbehave With Anyone?'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'We've been taught to treat our fans as God.'

Smith dares India's pacers to try bouncers at him

Smith dares India's pacers to try bouncers at him

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Australia's batting mainstay Steve Smith dared the lethal Indian fast bowling unit to bring on the short stuff in the four-match Test series starting next month.

Greg Matthews slams Aussies over Johnson bouncer 'over-reaction'

Greg Matthews slams Aussies over Johnson bouncer 'over-reaction'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

'If I was disappointed with anything it was the over-reaction' 'It's a Test match. It's tough cricket out there, you want people getting on with it'

Allow two bouncers in an over: Akhtar

Allow two bouncers in an over: Akhtar

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

"When you have various restrictions, it is only fair to allow two bouncers," said the Pakistani fast bowler.

'I wasn't looking to save the follow-on at The Gabba'

'I wasn't looking to save the follow-on at The Gabba'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah saved India the blushes in the Brisbane Test with a resolute 10th wicket partnership but the rookie pacer on Sunday said his focus was on a wholesome contribution to the team rather than looking to "merely save the follow-on".

Should bowlers refrain from bowling bouncers in India-Aus Test series?

Should bowlers refrain from bowling bouncers in India-Aus Test series?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Just to clear the air, the first ball of the game, each game, should just be a bouncer, reckons Merv Hughes.

'India Will Bounce Back'

'India Will Bounce Back'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'You have to think positive and play positively only then you will get a positive result.'

'Drunk' Panesar urinates on bouncers, fined by cops

'Drunk' Panesar urinates on bouncers, fined by cops

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Just hours before England retained the Ashes at Old Trafford by drawing the third Test against Australia, a "drunk" Monty Panesar 'urinated' on bouncers after being thrown out of a nightclub in Brighton in the early hours of Monday and fined by the police.