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Karthik's captaincy in focus as KKR face Sunrisers

Karthik's captaincy in focus as KKR face Sunrisers

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Much was expected from a revamped Kolkata Knight Riders set-up but it seemed Dinesh Karthik did not learn from his past mistakes

Dhoni-led CSK eye another win against struggling KKR

Dhoni-led CSK eye another win against struggling KKR

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

On a roll after back-to-back wins, the vintage Chennai Super Kings would look to extend their winning run when they clash with struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in their next IPL match in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Auckland Test: McCullum betters Astle; Zaheer gets 200 wkts away

Auckland Test: McCullum betters Astle; Zaheer gets 200 wkts away

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Statistical highlights from Day 1 of the opening Test between India and New Zealand in Auckland on Thursday.

New Zealand's Devine sets a unique record

New Zealand's Devine sets a unique record

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Sophie Devine becomes first cricketer to register 5 consecutive fifty plus score in T20I

I am looking forward to the next stage of my life: McCullum

I am looking forward to the next stage of my life: McCullum

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum expected to wake up on Thursday feeling "a bit dusty", hopefully with his cricket gear still intact rather than ceremonially burnt to a cinder and looking ahead to not doing a lot.

Ian Chappell's ultimate insult to Shaun Marsh...

Ian Chappell's ultimate insult to Shaun Marsh...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has slammed Shaun Marsh's topsy-turvy batting statistic in Test format by comparing it with former fast bowler Glenn McGrath's poor batting records.

IPL: KKR face tough opening test vs Sunrisers

IPL: KKR face tough opening test vs Sunrisers

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Former champions Kolkata Knight Riders will look to strike a perfect balance under the astute leadership of Eoin Morgan when they open their IPL campaign against a consistent Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Sunday.

Misbah's diktat to Pakistani cricketers: No more biryani

Misbah's diktat to Pakistani cricketers: No more biryani

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Pakistan's new head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has changed the diet and nutrition plans for players in the domestic tournaments and in the national camp.

Sports Shorts: Honda replaces Toro Rosso engine parts for Bahrain GP

Sports Shorts: Honda replaces Toro Rosso engine parts for Bahrain GP

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

How Narine stayed calm to slay the Kings

How Narine stayed calm to slay the Kings

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Sunil Narine says he felt the pressure, but kept calm while bowling a successful final over that earned his team a two-run victory over Kings XI Punjab in the IPL in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Is Australia doing enough over coronavirus measures?

Is Australia doing enough over coronavirus measures?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The Australian government had announced that anyone arriving in the country from overseas will be forced to self-isolate for 14 days starting Sunday midnight (March 15) in a bid to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. However, a lot of citizens are confused regarding the working of the precaution.

Aus Open PIX: Murray wins thriller; Kvitova bows out

Aus Open PIX: Murray wins thriller; Kvitova bows out

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Images from Day 2 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Gayle has most number of sixes to his credit in World Cup

Gayle has most number of sixes to his credit in World Cup

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Gayle who has featured in his 27th World Cup match who had hammered 37 sixes in his 23 World Cup appearances.

Lara names McCullum captain of his Dream World Cup XI

Lara names McCullum captain of his Dream World Cup XI

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Former West Indies great Brian Lara has named Brendon McCullum as skipper of his Dream World Cup XI, which has three Indians in it.

Bushfire crisis: Will the Sydney Test go up in smoke?

Bushfire crisis: Will the Sydney Test go up in smoke?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Australia has been battling hundreds of huge bushfires for several weeks with the resultant thick smoke regularly casting a pall over the country's cities.

A special century for Kiwi veteran Taylor

A special century for Kiwi veteran Taylor

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Veteran New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor doesn't rule out playing the 2023 ODI World Cup but says his form, fitness and motivation level at the end of next year will decide whether he actually manages a place in the squad. The 35-year-old will become the first cricketer in the world to complete 100 games across three international formats when he steps out for the first Test against India at Basin Reserve on February 21.

Injured McCullum named NZ captain for his final ODI series

Injured McCullum named NZ captain for his final ODI series

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has been named to lead his country in his final one-day series against Australia next month, providing he can prove his fitness.

No prediction about Misbah & Co. ahead of England tour

No prediction about Misbah & Co. ahead of England tour

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Rashid Latif said with no crowd pressure -- as the matches will be played without spectators -- it would be intriguing to see how both teams cope in the Test and T20 series.

Attack, attack, attack is Kiwis' weapon of mass destruction

Attack, attack, attack is Kiwis' weapon of mass destruction

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

New Zealand will stick with their crash, bang, wallop brand of cricket in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against West Indies because it gives them the best chance of winning, captain Brendon McCullum said on Friday.

McCullum not under investigation for match fixing: NZC

McCullum not under investigation for match fixing: NZC

Rediff.com19 May 2014

A Dismayed New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Monday that national captain Brendon McCullum was not under investigation for match-fixing, as reported earlier by a British daily, and added that he had only given testimony to the International Cricket Council on the understanding that it would be kept confidential.

Chennai Super Kings' McCullum asserts: 'Sacred' Test cricket must be protected

Chennai Super Kings' McCullum asserts: 'Sacred' Test cricket must be protected

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Brendon McCullum, who has just come off another successful and lucrative Indian Premier League campaign, has revealed that to him Test cricket is sacred and something people have to protect.

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.

Sometimes you have to risk losing to win as well: McCullum

Sometimes you have to risk losing to win as well: McCullum

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

A frenetic first innings set up New Zealand's 122-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test on Monday, but captain Brendon McCullum was pleased with the way his bowlers stuck to their task without tangible reward.

4 reasons why McCullum was shocked when Cairns approached him for fixing

4 reasons why McCullum was shocked when Cairns approached him for fixing

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum has revealed before a court in London that he felt shocked when his idol, Chris Cairns, approached him regarding fixing a match.

'Viv was my idol growing up, it's nice to be able to go past him'

'Viv was my idol growing up, it's nice to be able to go past him'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum broke the world record for the fastest Test century held jointly by his idol Viv Richards on Saturday without ever being aware he was about to make cricket history.

Hour of reckoning for Rahane as India eye redemption at MCG

Hour of reckoning for Rahane as India eye redemption at MCG

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

A few bruised egos will eye redemption when India square off against Australia in the second Test in Melbourne from Saturday, ready to bounce back in skipper Ajinkya Rahane's hour of reckoning after their batting debacle in the series opener in Adelaide.

Limited cricket doesn't affect Test performance: Jadeja

Limited cricket doesn't affect Test performance: Jadeja

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

The purists might be worried about the impact of Twenty20 on players' technique, but India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja feels that the shortest format has had no effect of the cricketers' skills as they are well-trained to shift gears whenever required.

RCB vs KXIP tie: Star of the Match

RCB vs KXIP tie: Star of the Match

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

The pressure was on AB to do the job and boy, did he do it in style!

'It will be nice to tick off a series win against Australia'

'It will be nice to tick off a series win against Australia'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

As much as Brendon McCullum looks back fondly on a stellar career, more than anything he wants to sign off with a series win over Australia starting with the first Test in Wellington on Friday.

McCullum's ODI career ends on high after NZ claim series win over Australia

McCullum's ODI career ends on high after NZ claim series win over Australia

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum ended his One-Day International career with a series victory over Australia on Monday with his side sealing a 55-run win in the deciding third match at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Gambhir on why KKR got it wrong at the IPL Auction

Gambhir on why KKR got it wrong at the IPL Auction

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes his former IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders doesn't have enough back-up options and the team management could have gone for all-rounders in the players' auction to provide the squad more depth. Gambhir said KKR don't have the bench strength to deal with any injury crisis in the top order.

I owe few dinners to McCullum and KKR staff for that auction bid, says Cummins

I owe few dinners to McCullum and KKR staff for that auction bid, says Cummins

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Pat Cummins was slated to don KKR jersey again in the IPL this year but the tournament originally scheduled from March 29 has been postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Should umpire's call in DRS be retained?

Should umpire's call in DRS be retained?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The MCC's World Cricket Committee which includes greats like Shane Warne, Kumar Sangakkara, Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting, recently discussed the controversial umpire's call aspect of the Decision Review System.

Ponting, Lehmann back under-fire Burns to open in Adelaide

Ponting, Lehmann back under-fire Burns to open in Adelaide

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Burns made his debut in the 2014 Boxing Day Test when Lehmann was Australia's head coach. The right-handed batsman has been Australia's first choice as opening batsman alongside David Warner.

IPL PHOTOS: RCB finally get death bowling right, beat Mumbai

IPL PHOTOS: RCB finally get death bowling right, beat Mumbai

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Royal Challengers Bangalore pacers blew away the Mumbai Indians' top order before shining in the death overs to set up a much-needed 14-run win, which kept them alive in the Indian Premier League Play-offs race, in Bengaluru, on Tuesday.

IPL auction: No Indian cricketer in highest base price bracket

IPL auction: No Indian cricketer in highest base price bracket

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

A pool of 346 cricketers will go under the hammer at the IPL Player Auction in Jaipur on December 18.

'There's something romantic about finishing playing in front of New Zealand crowds'

'There's something romantic about finishing playing in front of New Zealand crowds'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The romance of finishing his career by leading New Zealand into one last battle against Australia on home soil persuaded Brendon McCullum to bow out of international cricket before next year's World Twenty20.

'It hurts a lot...but at the same time there is an element of pride'

'It hurts a lot...but at the same time there is an element of pride'

Rediff.com26 May 2015

New Zealand will not let their tight loss to England in the classic Test at Lord's lessen their resolve to keep playing aggressive cricket, captain Brendon McCullum said.

NZ captain McCullum fit to play against Afghanistan

NZ captain McCullum fit to play against Afghanistan

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum batted with freedom in the nets on Wednesday and should be fit to play Sunday's ICC World Cup clash against Afghanistan.

Turning Point: Lynn capitalises on Ashwin let off

Turning Point: Lynn capitalises on Ashwin let off

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Opener Chris Lynn steered KKR home with an unbeaten innings of 62 from 52 balls. He was dropped on seven by Murugan Ashwin off the bowling of Yuzvendra Chahal, in the fourth over, and that proved a costly miss for RCB.