News for 'Captain Cool'

Rising Pune Supergiant 'peaking at the right time'

Rising Pune Supergiant 'peaking at the right time'

Rediff.com2 May 2017

RPS beat Gujarat Lions by five wickets after a top-order collapse and now stand pretty at fourth spot with 12 points.

It's Dhoni 's calm vs Ashwin's aggro as CSK take on KXIP

It's Dhoni 's calm vs Ashwin's aggro as CSK take on KXIP

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

The home team's bowlers will be wary of Chris Gayle's power-hitting.

Tamed by Tigers: How India's players fared in Bangladesh

Tamed by Tigers: How India's players fared in Bangladesh

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Harish Kotian/Rediff.com's report card on India's three-ODI series in Bangladesh.

'Arjun Tendulkar can be a match-winning bowler'

'Arjun Tendulkar can be a match-winning bowler'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'I believe Bumrah, Ishant, Shami, Umesh, all four can play in the playing XI.'

Cricket Buzz: BCCI partners with AIR for live radio commentary

Cricket Buzz: BCCI partners with AIR for live radio commentary

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

War-torn Afghanistan, playing only their third match after being inducted as a Test-playing nation two years ago, completed a famous victory by defeating Bangladesh by 224 runs with 3.2 overs left on the final day on Monday.

World Cup: How England have come a long way since 2015 debacle

World Cup: How England have come a long way since 2015 debacle

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

England entered their first World Cup final since 1992 after decimating five-time champions Australia by eight wickets, riding on a fearless knock of 85 from Jason Roy on Thursday.

How Dada and Dhoni changed Indian cricket forever

How Dada and Dhoni changed Indian cricket forever

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'In the leadership of Ganguly and a foreign coach, a much brighter phase of Indian cricket began.' 'India played the way I had wished throughout my playing career.' 'Dhoni brought calmness into Indian cricket.' 'Under Dhoni India started winning tight games, with the captain himself leading by example.'

PIX: Ranbir-Riddhima's lunch party with Kareena

PIX: Ranbir-Riddhima's lunch party with Kareena

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Like Farah Khan says, 'Kabhi Eid, Kabhi Raksha Bandhan' and Bollywood can't stop celebrating.

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan crush rivals SC East Bengal

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan crush rivals SC East Bengal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Roy Krishna powered ATK Mohun Bagan to a 3-1 win over SC East Bengal

Beckham, the protective father

Beckham, the protective father

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

The Hollywood-based football star is starting to feel the pressure of the paparazzi.

We played some stupid shots in the chase: Rohit Sharma

We played some stupid shots in the chase: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Bailey hopes find a cool drink in IPL's tight schedule.

Spotted: Christiano Ronaldo in Zurich

Spotted: Christiano Ronaldo in Zurich

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Reader B Kumar sent us this picture from Zurich.

Safin recalled to Davis Cup squad

Safin recalled to Davis Cup squad

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Russia have recalled Marat Safin for next month's Davis Cup first-round tie against Serbia.

Football Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Football Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Summary of all that transpired on and off the football field

Kohli and Co. start favourites vs WI despite Kumble fiasco

Kohli and Co. start favourites vs WI despite Kumble fiasco

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

With Jason Holder's men just about managing to draw the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan 1-1, there is no doubt that the current Indian team are a few notches ahead in terms of quality.

Kumble, Ponting to meet in Perth

Kumble, Ponting to meet in Perth

Rediff.com12 Jan 2008

Ranjan Madugalle has requested the rival captains to be present for a 'cool-off' session at Perth on Monday.

Bangladesh shock India to win maiden U-19 World Cup title

Bangladesh shock India to win maiden U-19 World Cup title

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Images from the Under-19 World Cup final between India and Bangladesh, at Potchefstroom, on Sunday

One of the best wins of my career: Warne

One of the best wins of my career: Warne

Rediff.com27 May 2008

Shane Warne has described the last-ball win against Mumbai Indians in the IPL as one of the best wins in his 20-year career.

We have moved on from Dhoni controversy: Hussey

We have moved on from Dhoni controversy: Hussey

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

'Yeah, it's all happened and it's been dealt with pretty much right after the game. And the game is finished and that's the thing about the IPL. You get to move on to the next match very quickly. There's no point us dwelling on it. Worrying about and stressing about it, we've got to move on'

Look who's back in the English Premier League!

Look who's back in the English Premier League!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Newcastle thump Preston in tense match to romp back to the top-tier

Strauss favours neutral umpires for Ashes

Strauss favours neutral umpires for Ashes

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

England's captain dismissed the idea of Australian and English umpires officiating in the high-profile series later this year.

Shootout curse banished, England fans dare to dream

Shootout curse banished, England fans dare to dream

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

England fans are dreaming of World Cup glory after their team banished a decades-long curse of flunking penalty shootouts thanks to a nail-biting win over Colombia.

Celeb spotting at Manish Malhotra's LFW show

Celeb spotting at Manish Malhotra's LFW show

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Kareena Kapoor, Nita Ambani and Sangeeta Bijlani were among the celebs who attended Manish Malhotra's stupendous opening show at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016.

Smith admits to taking dressing room help for DRS

Smith admits to taking dressing room help for DRS

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Steve Smith admitted on Tuesday that he made a mistake by seeking help from the dressing room on a DRS call but the Australia captain insisted that the game was played in good spirit.

Pandey stars in India 'A''s thrillingt win

Pandey stars in India 'A''s thrillingt win

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Manish Pandey played a captain's knock to guide India 'A' to a one-wicket victory over South Africa 'A', almost clinching a place in the final of the tri-series one-day tournament in Pretoria on Thursday.

The Star Trek mystique is alive and well

The Star Trek mystique is alive and well

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Star Trek is middle-aged and a bit tired but it's definitely here to stay, feels Shuma Raha.

'Both winners': Reactions to ICC World Cup final

'Both winners': Reactions to ICC World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Reaction after England beat New Zealand on number of boundaries hit in the Cricket World Cup final at Lord's on Sunday.

Here's how Gavaskar and Kapil reacted to Lodha recommendations...

Here's how Gavaskar and Kapil reacted to Lodha recommendations...

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

'Some of the recommendations, I feel is too much. Let us not take anything away from the BCCI.'

Pathan has lacklustre outing

Pathan has lacklustre outing

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

The discarded India seamer had figures of 2 for 108 from 22 overs when he turned out for Baroda in the Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh.

PICS: Ronaldo strikes as Juventus extend Serie A lead

PICS: Ronaldo strikes as Juventus extend Serie A lead

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring as Juventus beat visiting Bologna 2-1 on Saturday to move four points clear at the top of the Serie A table. Ronaldo struck from close range after 19 minutes, but Danilo levelled for the visitors soon afterwards.

Cook's perfect day as England close on victory

Cook's perfect day as England close on victory

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

If records were kept for standing ovations received in a match Alastair Cook would top that list too after a fairytale day at the Oval in which he engraved his 291st and last Test innings with a sublime century. Arriving at the crease on 46 not out to thunderous applause from a 19,000 crowd on Monday morning, England's most-capped Test player, record run scorer and century-maker rolled back the years to score 147.

Karius takes blame after nightmare night in Kiev

Karius takes blame after nightmare night in Kiev

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius accepted the blame for his team's 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League final in which he made two dreadful errors that both led to goals. The German gifted Real their opening goal in the 51st minute when, hurrying to start an attack, he threw the ball out in front of Real striker Karim Benzema, who stuck his leg out and turned the ball into the net.

2015 Rewind: Kohli leads new dawn of Indian cricket

2015 Rewind: Kohli leads new dawn of Indian cricket

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Indian cricket's fortunes ebbed and flowed in 2015 with Virat Kohli successfully leading the national side in Tests and Mahendra Singh Dhoni appearing to be losing his midas touch, while in off the field drama Shashank Manohar returned as the president of Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Zidane's exit was killing moment: Domenech

Zidane's exit was killing moment: Domenech

Rediff.com10 Jul 2006

Zidane's exit was killing moment: Domenech\nFrance coach Raymond Domenech said he understood key man Zinedine Zidane's loss of control which led to his dramatic sending-off.

IPL PHOTOS: Sunrisers win last-ball thriller against Mumbai

IPL PHOTOS: Sunrisers win last-ball thriller against Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad held their nerves to edge past Mumbai Indians by one wicket off the last ball of the match in a thrilling Indian Premier League match, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.

Fabio Cannavaro: Back to the fore

Fabio Cannavaro: Back to the fore

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

Things to look forward to in 2016

Things to look forward to in 2016

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

With all its ups and downs, 2015 is now concluding. And the New Year will bring new expectations to all of us. So tell us your expectations from 2016:

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Agneepath, Hum and Khuda Gawah are a testament to the Bachchan-Mukul Anand actor-director chemistry. Of the three, Hum is a natural crowd-pleaser, says Sukanya Verma.

Will Windies fast bowlers expose Australia's batting weaknesses?

Will Windies fast bowlers expose Australia's batting weaknesses?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

West Indies have lost their last four Tests, two to Australia and two to Sri Lanka, and have not enjoyed a single win in Australia since the 1996-97 tour.