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Interesting numbers from day one of Ranchi Test

Interesting numbers from day one of Ranchi Test

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

26 Number of Tests Virat Kohli has captained India without ever playing the same XI in two consecutive matches.

Is Gayle the greatest T20 batsman?

Is Gayle the greatest T20 batsman?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

In T20 cricket Gayle, perhaps, holds the same place that Don Bradman has in Test cricket.

Buoyant Warner unfazed after world record bid cut short

Buoyant Warner unfazed after world record bid cut short

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Warner, himself, said he had no regrets but admitted he was thinking about Lara's record as he motored past 300.

Was Sachin a genius?

Was Sachin a genius?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Was Tendulkar just a great player, asks Aakar Patel.

Coming soon: A 'Tendulkar Drive', 'Kohli Crescent' and 'Dev Terrace'

Coming soon: A 'Tendulkar Drive', 'Kohli Crescent' and 'Dev Terrace'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

A new housing estate is luring buyers with a 'Tendulkar Drive', 'Kohli Crescent' and 'Dev Terrace'.

Bird's XI: What the greats say on Tendulkar's omission

Bird's XI: What the greats say on Tendulkar's omission

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

The cricket fraternity in India expressed shock over the omission of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Don Bradman in the all-time Test eleven named by former English umpire Dickie Bird. Some former cricketers have called his composition "biased" and "ill-balanced".

Another world record for Virat Kohli

Another world record for Virat Kohli

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Rajneesh Gupta gives all the numbers in another record breaking day in the skipper's career.

Shoaib Akhtar criticises Pakistan's bowlers

Shoaib Akhtar criticises Pakistan's bowlers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Pakistani bowlers failed to put pressure on the hosts and failed to pick wickets.

Was getting ready to congratulate Warner, says Lara

Was getting ready to congratulate Warner, says Lara

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Lara said that Warner could still achieve the milestone.

Gambhir has no great records, just a lot of attitude: Afridi

Gambhir has no great records, just a lot of attitude: Afridi

Rediff.com3 May 2019

'Gambhir behaves like he's a cross between Don Bradman & James Bond. In Karachi, we call guys like him saryal (grumpy). It's simple, I like happy, positive people. Doesn't matter if they are aggressive or competitive, but you have to be positive & Gambhir wasn't'

'Tendulkar is best batsman I have seen'

'Tendulkar is best batsman I have seen'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Pakistan batting great, Hanif Muhammad on Tuesday rated Sachin Tendulkar better than the legendary Australian Sir Donald Bradman and described him as the best batsman he has seen in my life.

Here's why captain Kohli is King

Here's why captain Kohli is King

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Run machine Virat Kohli is the second fastest to 25 Test centuries after Australian great Don Bradman.

NBA: Grizzlies set record with 73-point winning margin

NBA: Grizzlies set record with 73-point winning margin

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The Grizzlies, who had nine players score in double figures, stretched their winning streak to three. They managed the record blowout despite the absence of their leading scorer, Ja Morant, who is sidelined due to a knee injury.

Warne auctioning 'baggy green' to raise funds for bushfire victims

Warne auctioning 'baggy green' to raise funds for bushfire victims

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Australian sports figures and several international tennis players who arrived in the country for tournaments ahead of the Australian Open have raised funds in support of relief and recovery efforts for victims.

Here's what Hardik Pandya must learn from Stokes...

Here's what Hardik Pandya must learn from Stokes...

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Hardik Pandya could take a cue from Ben Stokes' bowling during the ongoing series

Laxman and Sehwag's mutual admiration club

Laxman and Sehwag's mutual admiration club

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'Laxman made wonderful contribution to Indian cricket'

Sporting records that are unlikely to be broken

Sporting records that are unlikely to be broken

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

Following is a list of sporting records that are unlikely to be broken after Sachin Tendulkar became the first player to score 100 centuries in international cricket in the Asia Cup One-dayer against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Friday.

Smith looks to make up for lost time against India

Smith looks to make up for lost time against India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Smith has been the South Asians' nemesis since first setting eyes on them in Test whites seven years ago.

Steve Smith joins league of extraordinary gentlemen

Steve Smith joins league of extraordinary gentlemen

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Steve Smith struck his sixth century against India and found an able ally in Glenn Maxwell as Australia reached 299 for 4 on the opening day of the 3rd Test in Ranchi. Here are the statistical highlights from the 1st day's play.

Tendulkar in Wisden's all-time World Test XI

Tendulkar in Wisden's all-time World Test XI

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The batting icon, who will retire from Test cricket after playing against the West Indies in his landmark 200th match in Mumbai next month, was named at his number four slot in the team, announced to mark 150 years of the Cricketers' Almanack, in London.

Will the modern Don score a century in his farewell Test?

Will the modern Don score a century in his farewell Test?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

After watching him finish unbeaten on 38 at the end of Day 1 in the second Test against the West Indies, the chances of Sachin Tendulkar essaying a century in his final Test are looking bright, says Haresh Pandya.

Hall of Famer Abbas wants to inspires next gen

Hall of Famer Abbas wants to inspires next gen

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Hailed as the 'Asian Bradman', former Pakistan captain Abbas was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame alongside legendary South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis and former Australian captain Lisa Sthalekar.

Gayle creates history with second triple ton

Gayle creates history with second triple ton

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

West Indies opener Chris Gayle on Tuesday became the fourth batsman in Test history to score two triple hundreds, after slamming an entertaining 333 in the first Test against Sri Lanka, in Galle.

'Positive' Ashwin pragmatic about injuries

'Positive' Ashwin pragmatic about injuries

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Ashwin missed three Test matches on the tour of Australia due to a left-sided abdominal strain, something that also made him miss a Test match in England.

'Invincibles' opener Morris dies aged 93

'Invincibles' opener Morris dies aged 93

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Arthur Morris, one of Australia's finest opening batsmen and a key member of Don Bradman's 'Invincibles' side, has died aged 93.

MS Dhoni: 'Still the world's best ODI finisher'

MS Dhoni: 'Still the world's best ODI finisher'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Chappell saluted Dhoni's nerve and longevity.

'India look more settled than Australia going into 1st Test'

'India look more settled than Australia going into 1st Test'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Isa Guha feels that Indian team going into the first Test looks way more settled compared to the Australian side

Gambhir on course for unique record

Gambhir on course for unique record

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

When he goes out to bat again in second Test against Bangladesh at Mirpur, Gautam Gambhir will have a great chance of equalling Sir Don Bradman's world record of centuries in six straight Tests.

India is century-man Smith's favourite opposition!

India is century-man Smith's favourite opposition!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Here are the statistical highlights from the opening day's play of the fourth and final cricket Test between India and Australia, played in Dharamsala on Saturday.

Will we see the end of big hitters?

Will we see the end of big hitters?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

How will cricket change with the new rule on big bats?

Alec who was too smart for the Don

Alec who was too smart for the Don

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Alec Bedser, who died aged 91 on Sunday, was once hailed by the great Australian batsman Don Bradman as the finest bowler he had faced of his type. The former England and Surrey seamer enjoyed a glittering playing career that spanned 21 years and brought 236 wickets in 51 Test matches.

'He really charmed the Caribbeans'

'He really charmed the Caribbeans'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

On the occasion of Sunil Gavaskar's 60th birthday, some of his illustrious India colleagues share their views about him.

Laxman's 281: India's best against the Aussies?

Laxman's 281: India's best against the Aussies?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Rajneesh Gupta surveys the batting landscape in India-Australia Test encounters.

Will Virat Kohli eclipse the 1,000 runs' barrier?

Will Virat Kohli eclipse the 1,000 runs' barrier?

Rediff.com26 May 2016

With Virat Kohli set to eclipse the 1,000 runs' barrier, Rajneesh Gupta presents the top scorers in a series/tournament and the run-machine's performance in IPL-9.

Zaheer, Swann challenged me the most: Sangakkara

Zaheer, Swann challenged me the most: Sangakkara

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin might have dismissed Kumar Sangakkara in his last four innings, but the legendary cricketer rated veteran India pacer Zaheer Khan as one of the most dangerous bowlers he has faced during his 15-year long illustrious career.

'100 years on, Sir Don still the greatest'

'100 years on, Sir Don still the greatest'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

Praising the batting style of Don Bradman, Australia's modern-day 'Mr Cricket' Mike Hussey is adamant that the legend would have been twice as good as any other batsman if he were playing today.

Aussie media surprised at non-inclusion of Gilchrist, Lillee

Aussie media surprised at non-inclusion of Gilchrist, Lillee

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The Australian media has claimed that the selection of Alan Knott ahead of Adam Gilchrist as wicket-keeper in the World Test XI of all time by Wisden is embarrassing, and not choosing Dennis Lillee has been unfair.

Don't let statistics ruin the story of cricket

Don't let statistics ruin the story of cricket

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Nostalgia and anecdotes, given to us by cricket's great writers, do much greater justice to the game.

Indian team wear black armbands to pay respect to Achrekar

Indian team wear black armbands to pay respect to Achrekar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Indian cricketers wore black armbands on the opening day of the fourth and final Test against Australia in Sydney as a mark of respect for Sachin Tendulkar's coach Ramakant Achrekar who passed away on Wednesday.