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Heavy rain halts play

Heavy rain halts play

Rediff.com23 Jun 2003

Rain halted play in the first Test between WI and SL with the home side on 272 for four in reply to the tourists' 354.

3 causes of West Indies cricket's decline

3 causes of West Indies cricket's decline

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Brian Lara has slammed the ' badly run' Caribbean cricket administration, saying that the trust deficit between the board and players is harming the West Indies team.

Windies in sight of historic win

Windies in sight of historic win

Rediff.com13 May 2003

Positive Aussies have happier time

Positive Aussies have happier time

Rediff.com24 Apr 2003

I haven't retired, says Hooper

I haven't retired, says Hooper

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

The axed West Indian captain said he intended to fight his way back into the team.

Tendulkar best in the world: Jones

Tendulkar best in the world: Jones

Rediff.com28 Jan 2006

The England new ball bowler is looking forward to bowl to him when England tour India in March.

Historic! South Africa finally banish semi-final jinx!

Historic! South Africa finally banish semi-final jinx!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A clinical South Africa skittled Afghanistan for 56 on their way to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the first Twenty20 World Cup semi-final.

CSK coach Fleming hails 'absolute craftsman' Dhoni

CSK coach Fleming hails 'absolute craftsman' Dhoni

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming allayed concerns around captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's injury, but said all-rounder Ben Stokes will continue to remain on the sidelines for another week.

50th century...The legend of Kohli continues to grow!

50th century...The legend of Kohli continues to grow!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The Indian skipper joined South African great Hashim Amla as the fastest to 50 centuries in international cricket in 348 innings.

'Buttler brings a lot of positive energy to the team'

'Buttler brings a lot of positive energy to the team'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Jos Buttler's presence is rubbing off on the Rajasthan Royals' youngsters as well, captain Sanju Samson said.

'Probably the worst kind of bowling that I've seen for a long, long time'

'Probably the worst kind of bowling that I've seen for a long, long time'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'I actually think, with Hardik Pandya, everything away from the game is affecting him so much. He's smiling too much when he does the toss. He's trying to act like he is so happy. He is not happy. I have been there. I have been in the firing line. And I can tell you now, it affects you.'

Kohli will break all batting records, says Waqar

Kohli will break all batting records, says Waqar

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Pakistan's former captain Waqar Younis has tipped India captain Virat Kohli to break all batting records in the years to come.

Megan Fox as Lara Croft?

Megan Fox as Lara Croft?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

Hollywood actress Megan Fox is likely to replace Angelina Jolie in next Tomb Raider franchise.

The good life of Shane Warne

The good life of Shane Warne

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The cricketer-turned-commentator Shane Warne knows how to live life to the fullest.

Hardik Pandya Booed At Modi Stadium

Hardik Pandya Booed At Modi Stadium

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Vignettes from IPL 2024...

ICC World Cup: The underdog triumphs we'll never forget!

ICC World Cup: The underdog triumphs we'll never forget!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Let's delve into six remarkable underdog triumphs at the ICC World Cup

There is a bit of Tendulkar, Sehwag and Lara in Shaw, says coach Shastri

There is a bit of Tendulkar, Sehwag and Lara in Shaw, says coach Shastri

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

India coach Ravi Shastri saw in Prithvi Shaw's batting, glimpses of two of the greatest batsmen of modern era and a non-conformist who redefined batsmanship.

King Kohli attains rare double in ICC Ranking

King Kohli attains rare double in ICC Ranking

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Virat Kohli became only the second batsman in the history of the game to cross the 900-point mark

'This team can win trophies': Markram

'This team can win trophies': Markram

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Markram was delighted to see South Africa finding a way to win on a challenging strip.

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

South Africa's painful past in World Cups!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A look at South Africa's tormented past when they failed to get over the line at key junctures in World Cups.

Afghanistan aim to upset South Africa in T20 WC semis

Afghanistan aim to upset South Africa in T20 WC semis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Without belittling the poised run of the Proteas, Afghanistan have been the revelation of this ICC showpiece.

Test format suits my game: Cornwall

Test format suits my game: Cornwall

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Cornwall first played first-class cricket in 2014 and has 260 wickets from 55 first-class matches along with 2224 runs. He recently scored two half-centuries in two unofficial 'Tests' against India.

'Virat has to learn the art of not trying to over-dominate opposition'

'Virat has to learn the art of not trying to over-dominate opposition'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2015

Virat Kohli may have scored a match-winning century against Pakistan in their opening game of the World Cup, but ask former Australian fast bowling great Brett Lee and he would tell you that the Indian ace should try and curb his natural affinity for aggressive strokeplay.

Kohli leads wishes as Virender Sehwag turns 42

Kohli leads wishes as Virender Sehwag turns 42

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Also, he is the only Indian with two Test triple tons.

Turning Point: SRH's stunning choke!

Turning Point: SRH's stunning choke!

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Sunrisers Hyderabad's bid to reignite their campaign in IPL 2023 came undone once again as they messed up an easy run chase against Kolkata Knight Riders.

India to play two-day day-night tour match in Australia

India to play two-day day-night tour match in Australia

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Johnson sidelined for Aus tour of UK

What Tendulkar said about the 'sweet spot' on Kohli's bat...

What Tendulkar said about the 'sweet spot' on Kohli's bat...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Sachin Tendulkar heaped lavish praise on Virat Kohli after the Indian captain slammed a record-breaking double century in the one-off Test against Bangladesh in Hyderabad.

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.

'Pant to work under specialist coach, needs to improve keeping'

'Pant to work under specialist coach, needs to improve keeping'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Pant was slammed by fans for spilling a few chances in the third and final ODI against the West Indies in Cuttack on Sunday.

Test cricket at very low point in West Indies: Sarwan

Test cricket at very low point in West Indies: Sarwan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Ramnaresh Sarwan foresees a mass exodus of the Caribbean players to mainland America where the game has got a major push with hosting of the T20 World Cup.

Kohli's batting draws comparisons with Lara, Sachin and Zaheer Abbas

Kohli's batting draws comparisons with Lara, Sachin and Zaheer Abbas

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Indian great Sachin Tendulkar remains the gold standard of batting in the post-Bradman era but Virat Kohli's latest masterclass in Sunday's World Twenty20 shootout against Australia has prompted comparisons with his famous compatriot.

Sachin-Sehwag roll back the years as India Legends win

Sachin-Sehwag roll back the years as India Legends win

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Virender Sehwag (74 not out; 11x4) played all the shots in the book, including the traditional late cut, while Sachin Tendulkar (36;7x4) executed drives, upper cuts and stepped out to spinners, something he did with majestic grace all through his illustrious career.

Brett Lee rates these cricketers highly...

Brett Lee rates these cricketers highly...

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Tendulkar has the most runs in the longest format of the game, with 15,921 runs. Along the way, Tendulkar scored 51 Test centuries, most by any player.

Viv Richards picks his favourites for 2019 ICC World Cup

Viv Richards picks his favourites for 2019 ICC World Cup

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

West Indies batting great Viv Richards, on Thursday, rated hosts England, India, Pakistan and Australia as favourites for the 2019 ICC World Cup.

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The T20 showpiece is also seen as a major stepping stone to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will make a comeback after 128 years when the big event kicks off on June 1.

'The England experience will stand Virat Kohli in good stead'

'The England experience will stand Virat Kohli in good stead'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Indian team director Ravi Shastri has backed India's batting mainstay Virat Kohli, who had a miserable Test series in England, and said he will bounce back.

West Indies officially shut door on Chanderpaul

West Indies officially shut door on Chanderpaul

Rediff.com31 May 2015

West Indies cricket officially shut the door on Shivnarine Chanderpaul when the name of the team's second highest run-getter was left out of the Test squad set to face Australia on June 3.

T20 creates the perfect form of cricket: Usain Bolt

T20 creates the perfect form of cricket: Usain Bolt

Rediff.com15 May 2024

It comes as no surprise when the world's fastest man Usain Bolt says that the fastest form of cricket is his favourite one and feels more fans in the Caribbean and world over will choose the T20 format over Tests going forward.

PHOTOS: Cricket legends light up Houston on Diwali even as Blasters lose series

PHOTOS: Cricket legends light up Houston on Diwali even as Blasters lose series

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Unfortunately, the day chosen for the match was the actual day of Diwali and cricket starved Houstonians were in a dilemma about staying home with family and friends or going to watch their back-in-action cricket heroes.