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Australia's Carey hopes for future in Test cricket

Australia's Carey hopes for future in Test cricket

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Alex Carey is content being Australia's preferred white-ball wicketkeeper but hopes to be 'good enough' one day to break into the Test squad. His limited-overs duty has somewhat restricted his first class experience and Carey said shifting from one format to another was not easy.

'Didn't know how much was Rs 15 cr in NZ dollars'

'Didn't know how much was Rs 15 cr in NZ dollars'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Kyle Jamieson is the highest paid New Zealander and fourth highest in the IPL's 14-year history.

Can't do much when Gayle or AB is in form, laments Dhoni

Can't do much when Gayle or AB is in form, laments Dhoni

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

There is not much the bowlers or a captain can do when batsmen of the calibre of AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle are on song.

'Without diversity cricket is nothing': ICC stands against racism

'Without diversity cricket is nothing': ICC stands against racism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The International Cricket Council said "cricket is nothing without diversity" as racism remained a topic of global debate following the death of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd died last week gasping for breath as a white police officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee on the handcuffed man's neck, leading to violent protests across America.

Dhoni gave a whole new dimension to Indian cricket: Gavaskar

Dhoni gave a whole new dimension to Indian cricket: Gavaskar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

- 'I still think that he had 2 or 3 more years of cricket left in him' - 'India is going to miss Dhoni the player big time'

Bigg Boss 14: FIGHT over captaincy continues

Bigg Boss 14: FIGHT over captaincy continues

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Ali chooses Rahul over Abhinav!

Fining Dhoni 50 per cent of his match fee is kid gloving, says Bedi

Fining Dhoni 50 per cent of his match fee is kid gloving, says Bedi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

In a rare instance, Dhoni, who was not even meant to be on the field of play, lost his cool and rushed out of the dug-out to challenge umpire

Depleted India go down to Sri Lanka in second T20

Depleted India go down to Sri Lanka in second T20

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Sri Lanka beat India by four wickets to draw level in the three-match series.

'Dhoni has a lot to offer'

'Dhoni has a lot to offer'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

'A lot will depend on how he performs in the next few months, but he is not a liability.'

Hockey: India joins Belgium, Australia, Germany in semis

Hockey: India joins Belgium, Australia, Germany in semis

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The Kookaburras had pulled ahead twice in the game, thanks to goals by Tom Wickham, but the Netherlands managed to equalise through goals by Mink van der Weerden and Jeroen Hertzberger.

SEE: What Jadeja is up to in the lockdown

SEE: What Jadeja is up to in the lockdown

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

India's star all-rounder is spending time with his horses at his farmhouse.

Bengal Tiger set to take reins of BCCI

Bengal Tiger set to take reins of BCCI

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will take over as the 39th BCCI president on Wednesday, but he will have a curtailed tenure of around nine months as he would need to demit office by the end of July, next year as per the provisions of new constitutions, which makes 'Cooling Off' period mandatory after six years in office.

Fire and Ice: DK compares Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson

Fire and Ice: DK compares Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Dinesh Karthik has likened the captains of India and New Zealand with fire and ice respectively.

What's hot on the OTT menu?

What's hot on the OTT menu?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The Queen faces fresh new challenges on personal and professional front, a teacher gets romantically involved with her pupil, a boy and his truck embark on fun-filled adventures, a game of thrones over panchayat politics and more OTT recommendations from Sukanya Verma this week.

Euro triumph balm for Italy's pandemic wounds

Euro triumph balm for Italy's pandemic wounds

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'If this (victory) remains a beautiful memory in a dark moment or if instead it becomes a symbol of rebirth depends only on us.'

We needed a bit of luck in the end: Aaron Finch

We needed a bit of luck in the end: Aaron Finch

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

Australian captain Aaron Finch said his team "needed a bit of luck" to get the better of South Africa in their ICC T20 World Cup opener here on Saturday.

PHOTOS, 3rd Ashes Test: England get a pounding at MCG on Boxing Day

PHOTOS, 3rd Ashes Test: England get a pounding at MCG on Boxing Day

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test played in Melbourne on Sunday.

Dhoni turns 38! Of birthday wishes and throwback pics

Dhoni turns 38! Of birthday wishes and throwback pics

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Dhoni, who turned a year older Sunday, shook a leg with daughter Ziva in the presence of wife Sakshi as his teammates, in his preferred minimalistic manner.

ICC's special wishes to Dhoni ahead of his birthday

ICC's special wishes to Dhoni ahead of his birthday

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Dhoni, who has won all cricketing accolades including captaining India to triumph at the 2011 ODI World Cup, 2007 T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy, will turn 38 on Sunday.

Sachin mourns Warne's unfortunate demise: 'Indians have special place for you'

Sachin mourns Warne's unfortunate demise: 'Indians have special place for you'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to Shane Warne after the Australian leg-spinner passed away at the age of 52

PIX: France rally to beat Spain in Nations League final

PIX: France rally to beat Spain in Nations League final

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

World champions France won the Nations League final with goals from Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe earning them a 2-1 win over Spain at the San Siro stadium on Sunday.

Bigg Boss 14: It's Rahul versus Rubina!

Bigg Boss 14: It's Rahul versus Rubina!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The atmosphere in the house turns intense as housemates fight in the new captaincy task!

Kohli says India to continue with five-bowler strategy

Kohli says India to continue with five-bowler strategy

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

India captain Virat Kohli on Saturday vowed to continue with five specialist bowlers despite their big defeat against England in the third Test but hinted at a rejig in attack for the fourth game by factoring in the workload of speed merchants.

Bigg Boss 14: The BIG FIGHT!

Bigg Boss 14: The BIG FIGHT!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Eijaz Khan and Pavitra Punia get their claws out in Bigg Boss 14.

Ranji: Himachal squander wickets as Bengal near win

Ranji: Himachal squander wickets as Bengal near win

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

This was Shorey's highest first-class score in 45 matches, with his previous best being 145. The double-century will do more good to his already healthy batting average of 48.49.

Kohli, Smith are best; humbling to overtake them: Williamson

Kohli, Smith are best; humbling to overtake them: Williamson

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Williamson dethroned Smith, who slipped to the third spot after managing scores of 0 and 8 in the two innings against India at the MCG.

IPL8: Emotions, eyesores, and things besides cricket

IPL8: Emotions, eyesores, and things besides cricket

Rediff.com19 May 2015

'Sehwag, Yuvraj, Zaheer, Harbhajan and Irfan Pathan. The bunch that formed the formidable force of Dada's team. Have we seen the last of them?' wonders Abhijit Masih.

Can Dravid Better Shastri?

Can Dravid Better Shastri?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The tough part about coaching is that you have to trouble the comfortable, and comfort the troubled, observes Sandeep Goyal.

Bigg Boss 13: The Rashami-Sidharth FIGHT gets WORSE!

Bigg Boss 13: The Rashami-Sidharth FIGHT gets WORSE!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

All about the Weekend Ka Vaar, right here!

April 2, 2011: When Dhoni & Co conquered the world...

April 2, 2011: When Dhoni & Co conquered the world...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

A six wicket win with 10 balls to spare: Indian cricket's finest moment in the 21st century.

'When someone says you can't do something, prove them wrong'

'When someone says you can't do something, prove them wrong'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

India opener Lokesh Rahul hit back at all those who branded him a player for the longer version, saying he has proved them wrong.

PIX: Dhoni celebrates wife's birthday in style

PIX: Dhoni celebrates wife's birthday in style

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Dhoni celebrated Sakshi's 30th birthday in style with daughter Ziva and friends.

Play hard, make India proud: PM Modi to Team India

Play hard, make India proud: PM Modi to Team India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Check out PM Modi's personal messages to India's players at World Cup.

Here's why Fleming calls D/L method 'rubbish'

Here's why Fleming calls D/L method 'rubbish'

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Rising Pune Supergiants coach Stephen Fleming termed the ICC approved rule for rain-truncated games as 'rubbish' stating that a change is needed at least in the shortest format.

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'I've always wanted to be a pilot; setting records is the icing on the cake.'

'Mithali is a legend, no doubt about it'

'Mithali is a legend, no doubt about it'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

'Her work ethic, disciple, dedication, determination and hunger to score runs for herself and for the team makes her stand out from the rest.'

'Dhoni had the look in his eyes and said 'I will go''

'Dhoni had the look in his eyes and said 'I will go''

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting was awestruck by Mahendra Singh Dhoni's cool demeanour under pressure, describing the legendary Chennai Super Kings skipper as one of the greatest finishers of the game.

Why is Bairstow sidelined for Chennai Tests, asks Hussain

Why is Bairstow sidelined for Chennai Tests, asks Hussain

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

'It must be a nightmare for the selectors, but should you have your best side for that first India Test? If the next Test after this series was Brisbane in the Ashes, would we send our best side? So why when it's the first Test against India, one of the great sides, aren't we sending our best team?'

In Ishant's absence, will Shami stand up and be counted?

In Ishant's absence, will Shami stand up and be counted?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Mohammed Shami may be struggling with form and rhythm but India's 1983 World Cup-winning squad member Sunil Valson feels that the West Bengal medium-pacer will be the team's 'go to' man in the upcoming cricket World Cup.

Star Performer: Holder's all-round show

Star Performer: Holder's all-round show

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Although the SunRisers lost wickets, Jason Holder ensured they reached the target in just 14.1 overs.