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IPL PIX: Clinical Delhi dent Mumbai's play-off hopes

IPL PIX: Clinical Delhi dent Mumbai's play-off hopes

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, in Sharjah, on Saturday.

Root expects England to cash in on good start

Root expects England to cash in on good start

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'We have got to look and try and get as many as we can -- 600-700 if we can, really trying to make the most of the first innings.'

IPL 10: 6 foreign players who made a mark

IPL 10: 6 foreign players who made a mark

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Smashing Warner. Amazing Stokes. Super Smith. Pure Amla...

Kapil-led CAC cleared to pick new India coach

Kapil-led CAC cleared to pick new India coach

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The Kapil Dev-led panel has got the green light from the BCCI's legal team to appoint the next coach of the men's side by mid-August.

Mirpur ODI Stats: Man of the Moment! Mustafizur Rahman

Mirpur ODI Stats: Man of the Moment! Mustafizur Rahman

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Check out the statistical highlights of the first cricket One-day international between India and Bangladesh.

'Priceless' Pujara's grit and determination brought us back: Kohli

'Priceless' Pujara's grit and determination brought us back: Kohli

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

India captain Virat Kohli said he was not "cool as ice" after the Australian lower-order's spirited resistance delayed India's march to victory in the opening Test in Adelaide.

Why India Played Pak In 2019 World Cup

Why India Played Pak In 2019 World Cup

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

I tried to reason in my mind that wouldn't beating Pakistan again and again -- in the league matches and in the knockouts if they made it -- be a better tribute to our martyred soldiers? A revealing excerpt from Vinod Rai's Not Just A Nightwatchman: My Innings In The BCCI.

Copa: Brazil's controversial win; Peru hold Ecuador

Copa: Brazil's controversial win; Peru hold Ecuador

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Captain Casemiro said Brazil fully deserved the three points.

Morgan tells England to replicate Australia form in final

Morgan tells England to replicate Australia form in final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Morgan paid tribute to Brendon McCullum, saying the former New Zealand captain had made a deep impact on his leadership style.

PHOTOS: Pollard's 28-ball 72 powers Knights to victory

PHOTOS: Pollard's 28-ball 72 powers Knights to victory

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

A Kieron Pollard heist for the ages saw the Trinbago Knight Riders rescue a seemingly impossible win against the Barbados Tridents, showing the rest of Hero Caribbean Premier League that not only can they win without Sunil Narine, they can do it without DJ Bravo.

Turning Point: Pollard Power

Turning Point: Pollard Power

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Stand-in Captain Kieron Pollard led from the front to power Mumbai Indians to a superb three-wicket victory against Kings XI Punjab in a thrilling finish.

Ganguly, ready to once again lead India from the front

Ganguly, ready to once again lead India from the front

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

However, to successfully complete his transition from a big player to a top administrator, Ganguly will need to combat a variety of challenges facing Indian cricket at the moment.

Check out Team India's World Cup jersey

Check out Team India's World Cup jersey

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Captain Virat Kohli unveiled Team India's new jersey for the 2019 World Cup, saying the 'new team kit is a testament to our style of play'.

Should Cheteshwar Pujara play county cricket?

Should Cheteshwar Pujara play county cricket?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

"I would like those who are not playing IPL, especially Pujara, to go and play county cricket in England. He would encounter different types of wickets especially in April and May which will give good experience and exposure," Azhar said.

'Keeping it simple' was secret of Team India's success

'Keeping it simple' was secret of Team India's success

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Mahendra Singh Dhoni might have paved the way for India's victory with an unbeaten 92 in the second cricket ODI, but the skipper preferred to credit his bowlers for the series-levelling win against South Africa in Indore on Wednesday.

Smith, Warner thumbs down for four-day Tests

Smith, Warner thumbs down for four-day Tests

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Australia captain Steve Smith and star opener David Warner say they have no desire to play four-day Tests.

Vijay Hazare round-up: Pandya brothers shine; MP stun Mumbai

Vijay Hazare round-up: Pandya brothers shine; MP stun Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Brothers Krunal and Hardik Pandya excelled with the bat and ball respectively as Baroda crushed Punjab by 75 runs in a Vijay Hazare Trophy Group A match.

'Smith batted beautifully, he showed his class'

'Smith batted beautifully, he showed his class'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Australia wicket-keeper Alex Carey got to witness Steve Smith's coolness under pressure first-hand and has commended the former captain for helping spark the turnaround against West Indies.

'It's Yashpal. Hitting the ball with disdain'

'It's Yashpal. Hitting the ball with disdain'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'Good shot, yaar; but why are you batting so aggressively, almost angrily?' Amarnath wants to know. 'Jimmy pa, you don't know, he swore at me in Madras. I have been waiting for an opportunity to give it back!' Yashpal responds.

Going ahead with women's IPL on time, Ganguly confirms

Going ahead with women's IPL on time, Ganguly confirms

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

Mithali, Poonam welcome Ganguly's announcement.

PICS: Stokes scintillates as Royals reign over Kings

PICS: Stokes scintillates as Royals reign over Kings

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Images from Friday's IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals, in Abu Dhabi.

How Dhoni was discovered: The untold story

How Dhoni was discovered: The untold story

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

'Dhoni's skills are unbelievable and also his mindset, the way he thinks about the game.'

Check out the IPL Dream XI

Check out the IPL Dream XI

Rediff.com28 May 2018

IPL-11 was a smashing success. Superstars like Kane Williamson, M S Dhoni, Rashid Khan shone. New stars like Rishabh Pant, Andrew Tye were born. Rediff.com/Harish Kotian draws up his dream team.

BCCI to seek SC direction on amendments to constitution

BCCI to seek SC direction on amendments to constitution

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

The Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI has proposed six major amendments to the existing constitution which was adopted last year keeping in tune with the reforms suggested by the Justice Lodha committee.

Dhoni is the 'Obama' of cricket, says Praveen Kumar

Dhoni is the 'Obama' of cricket, says Praveen Kumar

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

If being inspiring is a measure of leadership skills then Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is comparable only to charismatic American President Barack Obama, feels all-rounder Praveen Kumar.

Edulji opens up on differences with Vinod Rai

Edulji opens up on differences with Vinod Rai

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Edulji and former CAG Rai often disagreed publicly on key issues, most notably over the appointment of national coaches, both men and women.

The Laal Kaptaan Review

The Laal Kaptaan Review

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Laal Kaptaan deserves a watch just for Saif's spunk, raves Prasanna D Zore.

Dhoni says he wanted to join the Indian Army

Dhoni says he wanted to join the Indian Army

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said he always aspired to be a soldier but destiny intervened to make him a cricketer.

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Jadhav star in India's win

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Jadhav star in India's win

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Kedar Jadhav and Mahendra Singh Dhoni struck unbeaten fifties to help India pull off a tricky chase and beat Australia by six wickets in the first One-day international on Saturday.

Spotted: Mahendra Singh Dhoni in Nottingham

Spotted: Mahendra Singh Dhoni in Nottingham

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Reader Atin Jain sent us this picture from Nottingham

PIX: Real Madrid claim narrow win to move closer to title

PIX: Real Madrid claim narrow win to move closer to title

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Real Madrid endured their toughest test at Granada on Monday since La Liga restarted but showed real determination to grind out a 2-1 win and record their ninth consecutive victory as they moved within touching distance of reclaiming the title. Early goals from Ferland Mendy and Karim Benzema were enough to restore a four-point lead over Barcelona and Real will clinch their first league title since 2017 with a win over Villarreal on Thursday or at Leganes on the final day of the season.

ISL: ATK jumps to top of table with Balwant last-gasp header

ISL: ATK jumps to top of table with Balwant last-gasp header

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

ATK earn a dramatic 1-0 win over NorthEast United FC and reclaim the top spot

Aus v India: Mitch Marsh DROPPED for first Test

Aus v India: Mitch Marsh DROPPED for first Test

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Australia vice-captain and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been dropped for the first Test against India as selectors backed the team's three specialist seamers to bowl a full workload at Adelaide Oval.

Bigg Boss 13: Guess who's back in the house?

Bigg Boss 13: Guess who's back in the house?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Tonight's episode will be even more interesting as Rashami Desai and Devoleena Bhattacharjee will re-enter the house.

Yuvraj Singh, India's Warrior Prince

Yuvraj Singh, India's Warrior Prince

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'What I would love him to do most is to become a life coach and share his incredible story of struggle, success, and survival,' says marketing guru Sandeep Goyal.

Bigg Boss 13: Why is everyone dancing?

Bigg Boss 13: Why is everyone dancing?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Salman Khan completes 10 years of hosting Bigg Boss over the weekend and to celebrate the special occasion, the contestants dance on his hit numbers.

India-Pakistan all set for big-ticket WC tie

India-Pakistan all set for big-ticket WC tie

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'Eventually it's a game of bat and ball and that's what you need to focus on'

Watson seems to backtrack on retirement threat

Watson seems to backtrack on retirement threat

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Axed Australian vice-captain, Shane Watson has cooled on retirement threats as he has made himself available for the Ashes and is also likely to return for the fourth and final Test against India in Delhi, starting next Friday, report in the Australian media said.

Kohli's mic drop adds spice to five-Test series, says Root

Kohli's mic drop adds spice to five-Test series, says Root

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

India skipper Virat Kohli mocked at Joe Root's 'mic drop' celebration with his own version of the gesture but the England captain took it sportingly, saying 'it adds to the spectacle of Test cricket'.

Neser likely to debut in Australia's five-bowler ploy

Neser likely to debut in Australia's five-bowler ploy

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Queensland quick Michael Neser looks set to make his Test debut against New Zealand on Thursday with Australia considering an unconventional five-man attack for the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The hosts, who can clinch the three-match series with a second successive victory, are wary of the surface at MCG where bowlers had to really toil for any success in recent times.