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Clarke dedicates World Cup triumph to 'little brother' Hughes

Clarke dedicates World Cup triumph to 'little brother' Hughes

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Michael Clarke signed off from One-day cricket on a high on Sunday after his team beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the World Cup final at the MCG and fittingly dedicated the triumph to Philip Hughes, who tragically lost his life in a freak on-field accident.

NZ adopt cautious approach with this 'important asset'

NZ adopt cautious approach with this 'important asset'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

New Zealand paceman Kyle Jamieson is likely to play only in the opening pink ball Test against England in the two-match series as staff take a cautious approach with the recovering quick.

'IPL's an opportunity to play alongside some of the best talents'

'IPL's an opportunity to play alongside some of the best talents'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Relishing every bit of the IPL experience in his debut season, Sun Risers Hyderabad's New Zealand import Kane Williamson is mighty impressed by the local talent available in the Sun TV-owned side.

Brilliant Bravo helps Chennai edge past holders Kolkata

Brilliant Bravo helps Chennai edge past holders Kolkata

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two runs in a low-scoring Indian Premier League match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Karthik steps down, Morgan to take charge of KKR

Karthik steps down, Morgan to take charge of KKR

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'We are also fortunate that Eoin Morgan, the 2019 World Cup-winning captain, who has been the vice-captain, is willing to lead the side going forward.'

'Chahal showed that leg-spinners are match-winners in IPL'

'Chahal showed that leg-spinners are match-winners in IPL'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

'You can't allow good players like Chahal to enter the game when there's pressure on. We played a good game but just made a couple of silly mistakes.'

Santner, Elliott earn New Zealand central contracts

Santner, Elliott earn New Zealand central contracts

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Rookie all-rounder Mitchell Santner and veteran Grant Elliott have been rewarded for their recent strong performances by being included in New Zealand's list of centrally contracted players on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Lions stay on top after last-ball win over Supergiants

PHOTOS: Lions stay on top after last-ball win over Supergiants

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Openers Dwayne Smith and Brendon McCullum provided the perfect platform as Gujarat Lions chased down an imposing 196-run target to beat Rising Pune Supergiants in the Indian Premier League match, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, in Pune, on Friday.

Need Bumrah more as bowler than as a captain: Dravid

Need Bumrah more as bowler than as a captain: Dravid

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

England have been in sensational form under new red-ball coach Brendon McCullum. The Ben Stokes-led side are coming off a 3-0 Test series win over New Zealand.

IPL 2014 squads: Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2014 squads: Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Check out the Chennai Super Kings squad for IPL 2014.

New Zealand turn their attention to knockout rounds

New Zealand turn their attention to knockout rounds

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

New Zealand will not be shelving the aggressive game that has taken them through the pool stage.

Tainted Amir included in Pakistan training squad

Tainted Amir included in Pakistan training squad

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Paceman Mohammad Amir has taken another step towards international re-integration following a ban for match-fixing after being included in a Pakistan training and fitness squad.

2nd Test: New Zealand strike as Sri Lanka chase 390 for victory

2nd Test: New Zealand strike as Sri Lanka chase 390 for victory

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Kane Williamson and BJ Watling produced a world record sixth wicket partnership of 365 runs to guide New Zealand to 524 for five before captain Brendon McCullum declared their second innings closed after tea on the fourth day of the second Test.

'Not arrogance but...': Root defends Bazball

'Not arrogance but...': Root defends Bazball

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Joe Root emphasised the importance of adapting and evolving as a batter to counter the skills of world class bowlers.

IPL PHOTOS: Raina leads Gujarat Lions to impressive win over Knight Riders

IPL PHOTOS: Raina leads Gujarat Lions to impressive win over Knight Riders

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Chasing a challenging 188 set by KKR, Raina led from the front with a blistering 46-ball 84-run knock to set the platform for the much-needed win for Gujarat Lions.

Lord's Test: Where there's Stokes there's hope

Lord's Test: Where there's Stokes there's hope

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

England will require more heroics from Ben Stokes if they are to pull off an unlikely victory

Day-night Test, Day 2, PIX: Hazlewood makes Kiwis suffer in Starc's absence

Day-night Test, Day 2, PIX: Hazlewood makes Kiwis suffer in Starc's absence

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Photos from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday

Ashes: Australia didn't even bring their 'B Game' in opener: Labuschagne

Ashes: Australia didn't even bring their 'B Game' in opener: Labuschagne

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Marnus Labuschagne said Australia, especially the pacers, did not even bring their "B Game" in the win against England in the Ashes opener.

No loyalty to team, there's loyalty to money now: Steve Waugh

No loyalty to team, there's loyalty to money now: Steve Waugh

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The 'loyalty to money' which Twenty20 leagues around the world are promoting has made it impossible for any country to strike the perfect balance between all three formats of cricket, says former Australian captain Steve Waugh.

A Relieved Shreyas!

A Relieved Shreyas!

Rediff.com3 May 2022

On Monday, May 2, 2022, the Kolkata Knight Riders finally ended their losing run at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

They came, they saw but they did not conquer...

They came, they saw but they did not conquer...

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Vibrant New Zealand deserve all the plaudits.

The Sanju Samson journey: Kerala's own cult hero

The Sanju Samson journey: Kerala's own cult hero

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Sanju Samson, then a skinny 14-year-old, curled on the bed in his hotel room, watched Kolkata Knight Riders' Brendon McCullum hammering a 73-ball 158 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first-ever IPL match.

Harbhajan set to join support staff of IPL franchise

Harbhajan set to join support staff of IPL franchise

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh is expected to officially announce his retirement from competitive cricket sometime next week and after that he will decide on an offer to be a part of the support staff of a franchise.

Asia Cup stats: Rohit, Nehra set new milestones

Asia Cup stats: Rohit, Nehra set new milestones

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Statistical highlights of the opening Asia Cup 2016 match between India and Bangladesh, in Mirpur, Bangladesh.

Watling ton as New Zealand turn screw on England

Watling ton as New Zealand turn screw on England

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

BJ Watling scored a fine century as New Zealand dominated the final session with steely resolve to reach 338 for six on the third day of the second Test against England on Sunday.

Will Caribbean Premier League clash with IPL?

Will Caribbean Premier League clash with IPL?

Rediff.com30 May 2021

If the BCCI and CWI fail to reach an agreement over dates, some of the players could miss the initial few matches of the IPL.

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.

Skill, not emotion, wins World Cups, says retiring Clarke

Skill, not emotion, wins World Cups, says retiring Clarke

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Australia's retiring one-day captain Michael Clarke has urged his players to put 'skill over emotion'.

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Meet the Top 10 Cricketers of 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played on the field.

2nd Test: Mindset, technical changes imperative for India batters

2nd Test: Mindset, technical changes imperative for India batters

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

After England tore the prediction books for an epochal 28-run victory in Hyderabad in the first Test, India now find themselves in a tight space, mentally and technically, ahead of the second match starting in four days in Visakhapatnam.

Why Stokes's England have the edge over India

Why Stokes's England have the edge over India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'What I like about them is their stubbornness. If you doubt them, they'll double down on it and go even more stubborn.'

Why KKR's Gill, Rana are about to shock the world

Why KKR's Gill, Rana are about to shock the world

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

The opening pair of Subhman Gill and Nitin Rana may not have fired in the first leg of IPL but Kolkata Knight Riders chief mentor David Hussey believes the duo can "shock the world" with their batting in the second phase of the tournament beginning in Dubai on Sunday.

Rain respite for Kiwis after Shakib strikes thrice

Rain respite for Kiwis after Shakib strikes thrice

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan picked all three New Zealand wickets to fall as the visitors put up 107 for three before rain returned to halt play on Day 2 of the second and final Test on Tuesday.

IPL PHOTOS: Bumrah wins it for Mumbai Indians in 'Super Over'

IPL PHOTOS: Bumrah wins it for Mumbai Indians in 'Super Over'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Jasprit Bumrah produced one of the finest death overs in the history of the Indian Premier League as Mumbai Indians nearly self-destructed before edging out Gujarat Lions via the Super Over, in the Indian Premier League, in Rajkot, on Saturday.

Healy predicts the winner of India vs Australia Tests...

Healy predicts the winner of India vs Australia Tests...

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Former wicketkeeper Ian Healy predicted a 2-1 win for India in the four-Test series against Australia, starting in Nagpur on February 9, provided the hosts don't prepare "unreasonable wickets".

Karthik tenders unconditional apology after BCCI notice

Karthik tenders unconditional apology after BCCI notice

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

India discard Dinesh Karthik has tendered an "unconditional apology" for violating BCCI's Central clause by watching a Caribbean Premier League game from the Shah Rukh Khan co-owned Trinbago Knight Riders' dressing room.

Why Abu Dhabi break, Bengaluru golf trip did England no good

Why Abu Dhabi break, Bengaluru golf trip did England no good

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Vaughan wants England management to take inspiration from Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

Stokes reveals how England were tamed by 'beasts' India

Stokes reveals how England were tamed by 'beasts' India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

England captain Ben Stokes on Saturday said staying true to the 'Bazball' approach did not work and conceded that India were too good in their own conditions, always finding a way to wriggle out of tight curves.

Will New Zealand bully 'big brother' Australia?

Will New Zealand bully 'big brother' Australia?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

The trans-Tasman rivalry is fierce across all sports.

CSK v KKR: Test for two new captains

CSK v KKR: Test for two new captains

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'He could be the franchise player for KKR for the best part of the decade'