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Chris Cairns in intensive care after heart surgery

Chris Cairns in intensive care after heart surgery

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns is in an intensive care unit at a Sydney hospital after undergoing cardiovascular surgery following a major heart incident in Canberra last week.

'Virat Kohli grew up with cricket in his blood': AB de Villiers

'Virat Kohli grew up with cricket in his blood': AB de Villiers

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

AB de Villiers isn't one bit surprised at the possibility of his good mate Virat Kohli playing in this year's T20 World Cup.

IPL Auction: Why CSK paid Rs 16.25 crore for Stokes!

IPL Auction: Why CSK paid Rs 16.25 crore for Stokes!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

England Test skipper Ben Stokes was bought by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 16.25 crore.

Top Performer: Venkatesh Iyer!

Top Performer: Venkatesh Iyer!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Venkatesh Iyer has smashed his way to the top of the IPL 2023 run scoring charts with 234 runs from five matches, at a strike rate of 170.

Raina's blast powers Chennai to huge win over Dolphins

Raina's blast powers Chennai to huge win over Dolphins

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Suresh Raina blasted a breathtaking 43-ball 90 to power Chennai Super Kings to a convincing 54-run victory over Dolphins and keep their semi-finals hopes alive in the Oppo Champions League Twenty20 in Bangalore, on Monday.

IPL PHOTOS: Lynn lifts KKR to win as RCB's poor run continues

IPL PHOTOS: Lynn lifts KKR to win as RCB's poor run continues

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Their bowling once again failed to live up to expectations while the fielding was also below-par as Royal Challengers Bangalore continued their poor run in IPL-11 with a six-wicket defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Williamson hits double ton, New Zealand flatten Pak

Williamson hits double ton, New Zealand flatten Pak

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Skipper Kane Williamson smashed his fourth Test double-hundred while Henry Nicholls and Daryl Mitchell notched up centuries to fuel New Zealand's bid for a 2-0 series sweep

PIX: Buttler ton as Royals pull off biggest IPL chase to beat KKR

PIX: Buttler ton as Royals pull off biggest IPL chase to beat KKR

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Rajasthan Royals pulled off the highest run chase in the history of IPL to edge Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets.

Bottom-placed Royal Challengers, Daredevils seek revival

Bottom-placed Royal Challengers, Daredevils seek revival

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Royal Challengers and Delhi Daredevils, desperate for a victory under their belt, will try to outdo each other in Saturday's Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru.

IPL preview: RCB, Royals hope to continue momentum

IPL preview: RCB, Royals hope to continue momentum

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

A keen contest is on the cards as Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals cross swords in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Aggressive England await India in rescheduled Test

Aggressive England await India in rescheduled Test

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

'Trust me when I say that we'll be coming out with exactly the same mindset even if it's a different opposition.'

PIX: Centurion Bairstow revels in just being himself

PIX: Centurion Bairstow revels in just being himself

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Jonny Bairstow says England's new desire to play Test cricket "different to the norm" gave him the confidence to launch his brutal assault on New Zealand's bowlers and wrestle back the momentum on the second day of the third Test at Headingley.

KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer wants to be 'players' captain'

KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer wants to be 'players' captain'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

This will be Shreya's second stint as captain as he had led Delhi Capitals from 2018 to 2020.

1st Test: Mitchell, Blundell put NZ on top against England

1st Test: Mitchell, Blundell put NZ on top against England

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's on Friday, June 3, 2022.

KKR captain Morgan 'extremely proud' of his team

KKR captain Morgan 'extremely proud' of his team

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders failed in their bid to win their third Indian Premier League title in Dubai on Friday but captain Eoin Morgan said he is extremely proud of the fight put up by his team.

Raina savours Gujarat Lions' first win

Raina savours Gujarat Lions' first win

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

Savouring their first win in IPL 10, Gujarat Lions captain Suresh Raina said it was a difficult proposition for his side to make a strong comeback in the tournament, especially after ending up on the losing side in their first two games.

DRS howler, team masseur's misfield take centre stage on Day 3

DRS howler, team masseur's misfield take centre stage on Day 3

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

The Decision Review System was again mired in controversy on Saturday (November 28) during the second day's play between Australia and New Zealand in Adelaide after Nathan Lyon was controversially given a reprieve off an appeal for a catch despite HotSpot clearly indicating an edge.

4th Test PIX: India down England by 5 wkts; seal series 3-1

4th Test PIX: India down England by 5 wkts; seal series 3-1

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi on Monday, February 26.

Tough outing for England but Stokes takes positives after loss

Tough outing for England but Stokes takes positives after loss

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'The series has shown a lot of talent, for us and India. I love Test cricket and we've seen some young, inexperienced players perform and the future looks bright in this format.'

Andrew Symonds dies in car accident in Queensland

Andrew Symonds dies in car accident in Queensland

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Multiple media outlets said Symonds, who was 46 and played 26 times for Australia, had been involved in a single vehicle incident in Hervey Range, 50 km from Townsville on Saturday night.

ICC Rankings: India drop points; Bangladesh move up

ICC Rankings: India drop points; Bangladesh move up

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

India dropped two points but managed to retain their second position in the latest ICC ODI rankings.

Jayawardene picks batter who can dethrone Test star Root

Jayawardene picks batter who can dethrone Test star Root

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

'I would put my money on him at least for a little while to hold to all three but there are some good quality players around who will keep pushing him.'

Kohli's post-retirement plans...

Kohli's post-retirement plans...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

'I will be spent, the day I finish I will be totally spent and that's the reason I am going to stop playing cricket'

'Incredibly excited to have fans back in IPL'

'Incredibly excited to have fans back in IPL'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan is excited at the prospect of fans returning to the stadiums after the lifting of the Covid-enforced restrictions and cheering them on when the second leg of IPL starts in the UAE on Sunday.

KKR sign up Southee as replacement for Cummins

KKR sign up Southee as replacement for Cummins

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Meanwhile, Royal Challenger Bangalore brought in Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga as replacement for Australia's Adam Zampa. In the recent three-match T20I series against India in Sri Lanka, Hasaranga bagged a total of seven wickets, including a four-wicket haul in the final T20I.

BCCI showcause Karthik for breach of central contract

BCCI showcause Karthik for breach of central contract

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The BCCI issued a showcause notice to out-of-favour India player Dinesh Karthik for attending a promotional event of the Caribbean Premier League.

Shubman Gill will have a terrific World Cup: Nayar

Shubman Gill will have a terrific World Cup: Nayar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Abhishek Nayar has seen both Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh from close quarters as the assistant coach at the Kolkata Knight Riders, and has little doubt that the duo will be at the forefront of the team's journey through the transition.

Former Olympic sprinter Donaldson joins KKR coaching team

Former Olympic sprinter Donaldson joins KKR coaching team

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

He was part of the 4x100m relay team that still holds the national record, and post-retirement, he oversaw the Black Caps for eight years.

Former NZ all-rounder Chris Cairns suffers paralysis in legs

Former NZ all-rounder Chris Cairns suffers paralysis in legs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has suffered paralysis in his legs after the stroke in his spine during a life-saving heart surgery in Australia, according to reports.

IPL PHOTOS: Gujarat Lions outclass Mumbai to qualify for play-offs

IPL PHOTOS: Gujarat Lions outclass Mumbai to qualify for play-offs

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Debutants Gujarat Lions became the first team to confirm a play-off berth with a thumping six-wicket win over defending champions Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League in Kanpur, on Saturday.

Williamson to lead New Zealand on Africa tour

Williamson to lead New Zealand on Africa tour

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Kane Williamson will get another chance to prove his leadership credentials after being named New Zealand captain for limited overs series.

WC warm-up: New Zealand's tie against Zimbabwe abandoned

WC warm-up: New Zealand's tie against Zimbabwe abandoned

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Rain forced the abandonment of Monday's cricket World Cup warm-up match between New Zealand and Zimbabwe.

New Zealand sneak past South Africa to enter maiden World Cup final

New Zealand sneak past South Africa to enter maiden World Cup final

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

New Zealand entered their maiden ICC World Cup final, beating South Africa by five wickets in a thrilling rain-reduced World Cup semi-final at Eden spoPark in Auckland on Tuesday. Set 298 to win from 43 overs, the Kiwis, led by fine knocks from captain Brendon McCullum (59 off 26 balls) and Grant Elliott (84 off 73) got across the finish line with one ball to spare. Elliott hit the winning run with a six over long-on off the bowling of Dale Steyn.

PHOTOS: New Zealand brush aside Afghanistan to stay unbeaten

PHOTOS: New Zealand brush aside Afghanistan to stay unbeaten

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Photos of the World Cup Pool A game between Afghanistan and New Zealand being played in Napier

Australia trounce New Zealand for fifth World Cup

Australia trounce New Zealand for fifth World Cup

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Australia won the ICC cricket World Cup for a record fifth time when they beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Meet the Ambassadors for 2015 cricket World Cup

Meet the Ambassadors for 2015 cricket World Cup

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

India's Virat Kohli joins an elite list of star Ambassadors to provide neccessary support in the build-up to the ICC 2015 World Cup to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand between February and March.

PHOTOS: New Zealand's unbeaten run continues; outclass Bangladesh

PHOTOS: New Zealand's unbeaten run continues; outclass Bangladesh

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Opener Martin Guptill smashed a brisk century before New Zealand huffed and puffed to a thrilling three-wicket win over Bangladesh.

Root-Bairstow keep England on course for record chase

Root-Bairstow keep England on course for record chase

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

England's highest successful run chase came in 2019 when they reached a 359-run target in an Ashes test against Australia on the back of Stokes's brilliant unbeaten century.

Cricket Buzz: Windies captain Holder banned

Cricket Buzz: Windies captain Holder banned

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

West Indies captain Jason Holder will miss the third and final Test against England after being banned by the International Cricket Council because of his team's slow over rate during the second match in Antigua.

Can India conquer England's 'Bazball' storm in 2nd Test?

Can India conquer England's 'Bazball' storm in 2nd Test?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Hurt India eye sweeping changes in approach against England's 'Bazball' in second Test