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NZ coach hints BCCI didn't want pink ball Test match

NZ coach hints BCCI didn't want pink ball Test match

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson on Tuesday revealed that there were discussions on a proposed pink ball day-night Test match against India but didn't specify as to why it didn't work out.

The Kiwis have not won a Test in India since 1988!

The Kiwis have not won a Test in India since 1988!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Guess which Indian batsman has scored the most runs against New Zealand? Rajneesh Gupta tells you that and more.

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.

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.

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.

McCullum commits to another year...but will skip mid-year tours

McCullum commits to another year...but will skip mid-year tours

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum will skip tours of Zimbabwe and South Africa this year but will return to the side and be available until at least next year's World Twenty20 tournament in India, the country's cricket governing body said on Friday.

We don't deserve to win if we field like that: Kohli

We don't deserve to win if we field like that: Kohli

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

RCB slumped to their fifth defeat in seven games after failing to defend 176 against KKR on Sunday night.

'The last 15 or 20 Tests have been an incredible part of my life'

'The last 15 or 20 Tests have been an incredible part of my life'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Brendon McCullum's singular contribution to New Zealand cricket extends far beyond the pyrotechnics with the bat which attracted a new generation to the game and helped make the 2015 World Cup such a spectacular success.

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.

NZ will be charting unknown territory in final at historical MCG

NZ will be charting unknown territory in final at historical MCG

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

With New Zealand at the cusp of World Cup glory, former captain Martin Crowe said the Black Caps will have to dig deep into their resources if they have to beat Australia in the title clash between the trans-Tasman rivals.

Afghanistan's request to host APL in India turned down

Afghanistan's request to host APL in India turned down

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has turned down the Afghanistan Cricket Board's request to host its

SL tour: Williamson to lead New Zealand in McCullum's absence

SL tour: Williamson to lead New Zealand in McCullum's absence

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum and senior batsman Ross Taylor will skip next month's limited overs series in Sri Lanka to prepare for December's home tests against West Indies, the country's cricket board said on Saturday.

Rajasthan aim for early wickets to counter Chennai challenge

Rajasthan aim for early wickets to counter Chennai challenge

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Rajasthan Royals pacer Tim Southee said that their Indian Premier League match against Chennai Super Kings will be an exciting affair.

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.

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.

New Zealand clear favourites for quarter-final

New Zealand clear favourites for quarter-final

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

New Zealand's Brendon McCullum expects favouritism, underdog status and the possibility of choking under the weight of expectation to have little influence on Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against West Indies.

NZ captain McCullum expected to be fit for next game

NZ captain McCullum expected to be fit for next game

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Captain Brendon McCullum is expected to be fit for New Zealand's ICC World Cup clash against Afghanistan next Sunday despite being hit on the arm in Saturday's game against Australia.

No one has perfect career, you make mistakes and grow: Taylor on 100 Tests

No one has perfect career, you make mistakes and grow: Taylor on 100 Tests

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Ross Taylor stands on the cusp of a coveted 100th Test of his career.

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.

Back problems rule out Vettori, McCullum

Back problems rule out Vettori, McCullum

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

New Zealand on Sunday missed the services of their skipper Daniel Vettori and explosive opener Brendon McCullum because of back problems in the first ODI of the five match series against India in Guwahati.

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.

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Be it the jam-packed stadiums at the UEFA Champions League, the intense trans-Tasman rivalry in cricket, there are certain events that enthralls fans. Brendon McCullum blasting into history with the fastest Test hundred in his farewell Test; but that wasn't enough as Australia completed a 2-0 clean sweep of the Kiwis. Rohit Sharma, yet again showing why is considered to be a special talent in limited-overs cricket as India thrashed host Bangladesh in the Asia Cup opener. In Champions League football, Lionel Messi's Barcelona proving too hot for old-rivals Arsenal. Be ready to be amazed as Rediff.com encapsulates all the sporting action from the past week in this super photo feature.

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'.

'We have to accept that McCullum is at the top of his game'

'We have to accept that McCullum is at the top of his game'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Lauding Chennai Super Kings opener Brendon McCullum's unbeaten 100 in his side's second consecutive win in Indian Premier League-8, SunRisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman said the New Zealender's first ton of the season was a 'special innings'.

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'

McCullum does it again! Hits fastest 50 in World Cup!

McCullum does it again! Hits fastest 50 in World Cup!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum smashed the fastest fifty in the history of the World Cup during the Group A match against England in Wellington.

New Zealand captain McCullum to retire from internationals

New Zealand captain McCullum to retire from internationals

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Brendon McCullum, who led New Zealand through an exhilarating two years of success, will retire from international cricket in February after the two-Test series against Australia, the 34-year-old batsman said on Tuesday.

IPL 8 Squads: Chennai Super Kings

IPL 8 Squads: Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Check out the Chennai Super Kings squad for the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League.

IPL Preview: RCB fight for survival against down and out Delhi

IPL Preview: RCB fight for survival against down and out Delhi

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Royal Challengers Bangalore will have rise to the occasion when they take on the already-eliminated Delhi Daredevil

IPL Preview: Formidable Hyderabad face struggling RCB

IPL Preview: Formidable Hyderabad face struggling RCB

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad unit would look to consolidate its position at the top of the points table

Team India have high tea with Australia PM Abbott

Team India have high tea with Australia PM Abbott

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Players from both sides posed for the official photo session with Abbott at Kirribilli House, his second official residence.

Pietersen's England comeback thwarted by rain

Pietersen's England comeback thwarted by rain

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Kevin Pietersen's England return was halted by rain on Thursday as the second Twenty20 match against New Zealand at the Oval was abandoned after just two balls, handing the Black Caps a 1-0 win in the two-match series.

Gavaskar's pick: Pant over Saha as keeper, Gill over Shaw as opener

Gavaskar's pick: Pant over Saha as keeper, Gill over Shaw as opener

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Gavaskar said Pant will give India more flexibility in the first Test, the only day-night game, to be played in Adelaide.

Check out the shock inclusion in Ponting's all-time IPL XI

Check out the shock inclusion in Ponting's all-time IPL XI

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting picked Indian stalwart Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the captain of his all-time Indian Premier League XI, which comprises seven Indians and four foreigners.

Harris, Hughes help Aus crush Kiwis in first Test

Harris, Hughes help Aus crush Kiwis in first Test

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

Brendon McCullum's dogged century could only delay the inevitable as Australia cruised to a convincing 10-wicket win in the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington on Tuesday.

IPL: Coach Kumble assigns Gayle new role at Kings XI

IPL: Coach Kumble assigns Gayle new role at Kings XI

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The irony of being the lone Indian head coach in an Indian Premier League franchise is not lost on Anil Kumble who firmly believes that the piece of statistic is not a "true reflection" of country's coaching resources.

Chappell decodes Rahane's style of captaincy

Chappell decodes Rahane's style of captaincy

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Chappell still believes that Australia might have a slight edge in Test matches

Christchurch Test: McCullum smashes fastest century to revive New Zealand

Christchurch Test: McCullum smashes fastest century to revive New Zealand

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Brendon McCullum blasted the fastest Test century to rescue New Zealand before Australia were reduced to 57 for one by the close of day one of the second Test on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Runway trends NOT for the faint hearted

PHOTOS: Runway trends NOT for the faint hearted

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The Sydney Fashion Week was about out-of-the-box fashion. Take a look!

McCullum brothers help Otago crush Hyderabad

McCullum brothers help Otago crush Hyderabad

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The McCullum brothers -- Nathan and Brendon -- came up with match-winning performances as Otago Volts crushed Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets in the inconsequential sixth and final qualifying match of the Champions League T20, in Mohali, on Friday.