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Most runs in T20 Internationals: McCullum first to complete 2000

Most runs in T20 Internationals: McCullum first to complete 2000

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

Brendon McCullum has become the first batsman to cross 2,000-run mark in Twenty20 Internationals. Here're the other top scorers in the game's shortest format.

When Kohli apologised, Zak told him, 'you've ended my career': Ishant

When Kohli apologised, Zak told him, 'you've ended my career': Ishant

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Indian bowler Ishant Sharma revealed that the Indian batter Virat Kohli's dropped catch was the reason why India's former pacer Zaheer Khan could not play 100 Test matches for India.

Team India... and the 'McCullum factor'

Team India... and the 'McCullum factor'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

One man, who won't be there in the opening game of the ICC WorldT20, was responsible for all four Indian defeats.

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.

Images: McCullum double ton secures draw for Kiwis

Images: McCullum double ton secures draw for Kiwis

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Virender Sehwag produced an entertaining innings after New Zealand's Brendon McCullum snuffed out any chances of an India win with a career-best maiden double century on the fifth and final day of the second Test in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Ashes: 'Hope McCullum is giving them the biggest hammering'

Ashes: 'Hope McCullum is giving them the biggest hammering'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen berated the England team for their performance on the first day of the second Test match of the Ashes.

How archery, gymnastics shaped passionate flyer Phillips's success

How archery, gymnastics shaped passionate flyer Phillips's success

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Phillips' remarkable reach and agility on the field can be attributed to genes and his stint as a gymnast in his younger days.

T20 World Cup can be pushed to 2021 with IPL taking its slot: McCullum

T20 World Cup can be pushed to 2021 with IPL taking its slot: McCullum

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum on Wednesday advocated for this year's T20 World Cup to be postponed to early next year, saying the currently-suspended IPL should take the mega-event's slot. The coronavirus pandemic has halted all global sporting activities, jeopardising the T20 World Cup, scheduled in Australia from October 18-November 15, and also "indefinitely" suspending the 13th edition of IPL, which was slated to begin on March 29.

Will Sportsman of Year award prove lucky for skipper McCullum?

Will Sportsman of Year award prove lucky for skipper McCullum?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Brendon McCullum hoped his winning the Sportsman of the Year award would give his team mates a massive boost.

Stokes: 'Bazball' philosophy changed cricket forever

Stokes: 'Bazball' philosophy changed cricket forever

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

England's highly aggressive 'Bazball' approach to Test cricket did not secure the 2023 home Ashes against their arch rivals, Australia.

Team India register biggest Test win ever in terms of runs!

Team India register biggest Test win ever in terms of runs!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Team India registered their biggest winning margin in the history of Test cricket during the third Test against England at Rajkot on Sunday.

SHOCKING! McCullum tested positive for banned substance during 2016 IPL

SHOCKING! McCullum tested positive for banned substance during 2016 IPL

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

The former New Zealand captain insists that it is not a 'failed drug test' as he had procured a retroactive Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) certificate to 'clear his name'.

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Jonny Bairstow's 'controversial dismissal' on the final Day of the second Ashes Test at the Lord's has left the cricketing world divided.

Livingstone excited to join RCB's power-packed lineup

Livingstone excited to join RCB's power-packed lineup

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Livingstone, who made his IPL debut in 2019 with Rajasthan Royals, spent the last three seasons with Punjab Kings where the middle-order batter scored 827 runs in the world's richest Twenty20 league.

'Virat has dealt with hopes, dreams of a billion people, deserves every accolade'

'Virat has dealt with hopes, dreams of a billion people, deserves every accolade'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Brendon McCullum lauded senior Indian stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their performances in the ICC Cricket World Cup.

Russell backs KKR coach despite 'militant' label

Russell backs KKR coach despite 'militant' label

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Pandit, who is known as a disciplinarian, had taken over as KKR coach ahead of IPL 2022 after Brendon McCullum accepted England's head coach job.

Is Bashir the next Ashwin? Michael Vaughan thinks so!

Is Bashir the next Ashwin? Michael Vaughan thinks so!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Michael Vaughan feels England have discovered a 'world-class superstar' in young off-spinner Shoaib Bashir

Kiwi captain McCullum not taking England lightly

Kiwi captain McCullum not taking England lightly

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Eoin Morgan calls for England to make a 'fresh start' after dismal World Cup

A night of firsts in IPL history!

A night of firsts in IPL history!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Centuries were struck, boundaries cleared, and history rewritten.

'True champion' Southee bows out a winner at home

'True champion' Southee bows out a winner at home

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Tim Southee, once half of the most feared new-ball partnership in the game, brought down the curtain on a glittering 16-year Test career after New Zealand crushed England for a consolation win in Hamilton on Tuesday.

Who Won?

Who Won?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Before the IPL 2021 qualifier 2 game between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Delhi Capitals at the Sharjah cricket stadium on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, DC's Australian star Steve Smith and KKR's Kiwi Head Coach Brendon McCullum were spotted in this strange pose.

'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.

'Exposed' England will have to do some 'deep thinking' after India thrashing

'Exposed' England will have to do some 'deep thinking' after India thrashing

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

England head coach Brendon McCullum said they will have to do some deep thinking about their approach after being "exposed" in the final four matches in India but is convinced their first series defeat under his watch will make them a better side.

'Proud' McCullum set for another milestone with 100th Test

'Proud' McCullum set for another milestone with 100th Test

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

As the clock ticks down on Brendon McCullum's international career, the New Zealand captain will achieve one more milestone on Friday in the first Test against Australia at the Basin Reserve.

PIX: England maul New Zealand in second Test to seal series

PIX: England maul New Zealand in second Test to seal series

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

England finally faced some resistance from New Zealand in the shape of Tom Blundell's defiant century but dismissed the Black Caps for 259 to wrap up a thumping 323-run victory on the third day of the second Test on Sunday.

Can Latham lift fading NZ against formidable India?

Can Latham lift fading NZ against formidable India?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'It's obviously a great challenge that's ahead and I guess it's something to look forward to.'

England take huge lead over NZ after Atkinson 'trick'

England take huge lead over NZ after Atkinson 'trick'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick as England stayed on course for a dominant victory in the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday, reaching 378 for 5 at the close of play on Day 2 with an imposing lead of 533.

I've never seen anything like it: Cook on England's 'Bazball'

I've never seen anything like it: Cook on England's 'Bazball'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Speaking to ICC in an interview, Cook said that the game has certainly made a big jump in regards to what is possible in Tests.

Rift in Team: Coach Gambhir's Future Hangs in the Balance

Rift in Team: Coach Gambhir's Future Hangs in the Balance

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir's position as India's head coach is under scrutiny following a string of disappointing results and reports of discontent within the team.

Ponting's shock admission: Offered England coaching role

Ponting's shock admission: Offered England coaching role

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Ponting said he was approached by Rob Key, who was then appointed as the English Cricket Board's new director of men's cricket.

IPL 2025: Cricket carnival returns as KKR face RCB in opener

IPL 2025: Cricket carnival returns as KKR face RCB in opener

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.

Flamboyant England look to take sheen off India's home record

Flamboyant England look to take sheen off India's home record

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

India's bid to win a 17th consecutive home Test series, however, hinges on the success of their three-pronged spin attack comprising Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.

Why Boult feels McCullum was better as captain than Williamson

Why Boult feels McCullum was better as captain than Williamson

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

New Zealand seamer Trent Boult on Wednesday said that it will be difficult to find a charismatic leader like Brendon McCullum, while admitting that current skipper Kane Williamson is going "through pretty tough time" as a captain. Asked to compare the two, Boult gave an elaborate explanation. "Kane is a classy player and has been ranked as a top batsman for a reason. In a way, he has had pretty tough time walking into the role of captaincy. It has been a learning experience for the whole team to be honest.

My place in the team is not a given: Anderson

My place in the team is not a given: Anderson

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

James Anderson says he still has to show he deserves his spot in the England Test squad ahead of the home summer but the 41-year-old seamer believes he is in the "best shape" of his life.

Joe Root keen to see 'Bazball' succeed abroad

Joe Root keen to see 'Bazball' succeed abroad

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Joe Root is keen to see how it fares abroad in different conditions.

Are McCullum and Clarke better ODI captains than Dhoni?

Are McCullum and Clarke better ODI captains than Dhoni?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Stephen Fleming's six-year partnership with Mahendra Singh Dhoni at the Chennai Super Kings has been a successful one but the former New Zealand captain rates countryman Brendon McCullum and Australian Michael Clarke as better captains in One-Day Internationals at the moment.

'Measured aggression': How England can upset India in Tests

'Measured aggression': How England can upset India in Tests

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Former pacer Steven Finn urged England to take a cue from Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen's centuries in their 10-wicket win in the 2012 Mumbai Test.

Bazball added to Collins dictionary

Bazball added to Collins dictionary

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'Bazball' refers to the risk-taking style of play adopted by the England team under Test coach Brendon McCullum.

Hussain tells England, 'look at your game and improve'

Hussain tells England, 'look at your game and improve'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

'Look at the opposition. Like in anything in life, try and learn. Why did we collapse? Why Crawley keeps getting starts and keeps getting out? Ben Duckett, got a brilliant 150, gave a charge when the ball was too new.'

McCullum mauls Pakistan after Mark Craig bags seven wkts

McCullum mauls Pakistan after Mark Craig bags seven wkts

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Captain Brendon McCullum's blazing century gave New Zealand a brisk start on the second day of the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sharjah as the death of Australian Phillip Hughes continued to cast a gloomy shadow over the match.