News for 'Centurion'

How Kohli can 'drive' his way back to form...

How Kohli can 'drive' his way back to form...

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Virat Kohli shouldn't give up on the drives through the off-side which has got him loads of runs but he does need to be judicious while choosing the right delivery for the shot, said India's batting coach Vikram Rathour.

PIX: Headingley Test evenly poised as bowlers dominate on Day 2

PIX: Headingley Test evenly poised as bowlers dominate on Day 2

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Images from Day 2 of the third Ashes Test on Friday.

Centurions Cook and Trott frustrate Sri Lanka

Centurions Cook and Trott frustrate Sri Lanka

Rediff.com29 May 2011

Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott shared a double century partnership to frustrate Sri Lanka on another rain-affected day in the first Test as England reached 287 for two on Saturday.

Turning Point: LSG Pacers' Tight Spells

Turning Point: LSG Pacers' Tight Spells

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The pitch at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium was nothing like we've witnessed at other venues this season of the IPL. It was a two-paced pitch and batting wasn't the easiest.

Deodhar Trophy: North secures big win; Agarwal leads South to victory

Deodhar Trophy: North secures big win; Agarwal leads South to victory

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Prabhsimran Singh and skipper Nitish Rana were at the top of their game, propelling North Zone to a 48-run win over Central Zone

Axar jumps to career-best in ICC Test Rankings

Axar jumps to career-best in ICC Test Rankings

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has attained a career-best second position after notching two half-centuries in the final Test series against England in Karachi.

'Bazball' revolution continues as England thrash New Zealand

'Bazball' revolution continues as England thrash New Zealand

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

England's "Bazball" revolution continued apace on Sunday when the tourists wrapped up a thumping 267-run victory over New Zealand in the opening session of the fourth day of the first Test.

Gambhir confident of India saving Centurion Test

Gambhir confident of India saving Centurion Test

Rediff.com19 Dec 2010

The opener says in the second innings things have changed drastically and the wicket is good for batting.

1st Test PIX: Broad's magical spell puts England in driver's seat

1st Test PIX: Broad's magical spell puts England in driver's seat

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

As curtains dropped on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand, England strengthened their stranglehold with Stuart Broad ripping through the Kiwi top-order at the Bay Oval.

Teams honour anti-apartheid icon, Tutu

Teams honour anti-apartheid icon, Tutu

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Tutu, South Africa's Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice and LGBT rights and retired Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, died at the age of 90.

Anderson Follows In Lala Amarnath's Footsteps

Anderson Follows In Lala Amarnath's Footsteps

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The 39-year-old Anderson, as he has done on numerous occasions, opened the attack for England and once he delivered the first ball of the contest, the seasoned campaigner became the oldest player to do so since India's Lala Amarnath.

Game on if we can restrict India under 350: Ngidi

Game on if we can restrict India under 350: Ngidi

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

India's strong opening day show may have put South Africa on the backfoot in the first Test in Centurion, on Sunday, but home side pacer Lungi Ngidi said they still can turn the match around if they bowl the tourists out under 350.

'We will put up a good show'

'We will put up a good show'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'This is an experienced side and we know what is expected of our team.' 'When it comes to preparation, all of us are ready.'

Centurion Gibbs shocked by record win

Centurion Gibbs shocked by record win

Rediff.com13 Mar 2006

The dashing opener was stunned after his knock of 175 helped South Africa overhaul Australia's daunting total of 434-4 with one ball to spare.

KL Rahul talks about his key to success

KL Rahul talks about his key to success

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Rahul, believing in his philosophy of 'less is better', curbed his once-infamous impetuosity

Kohli 'absolutely fit' for third Test but Siraj out

Kohli 'absolutely fit' for third Test but Siraj out

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

India captain Virat Kohli on Monday said he will return to the team for the series-deciding third Test against South Africa as he is "absolutely fit" but ruled out the participation of pacer Mohammed Siraj.

Kohli hasn't asked for a break during SA ODIs: BCCI

Kohli hasn't asked for a break during SA ODIs: BCCI

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

India's Test captain Virat Kohli has not put in any formal request for a break from the ODI leg of the upcoming South Africa tour, a top BCCI official said.

Why PGA Tour has suspended 17 players

Why PGA Tour has suspended 17 players

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Players who join the LIV series that threatens to blow apart men's professional golf, are no longer eligible to participate in PGA Tour events

Dottin becomes first female T20 centurion

Dottin becomes first female T20 centurion

Rediff.com6 May 2010

West Indian Deandra Dottin became the first woman cricketer to hit a Twenty20 International century, also the fastest ever in this format, when she blasted a 40-ball unbeaten 112 against South Africa in the World Cup.

Pant breaks Dhoni's Test wicketkeeping record!

Pant breaks Dhoni's Test wicketkeeping record!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Rishabh Pant broke Mahendra Singh Dhoni's record to become the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to reach 100 dismissals, during the first Test against South Africa in Centurion on Tuesday.

Should India bring in an extra batter?

Should India bring in an extra batter?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second Test against South Africa, starting on January 3?

Centurion Smith earns lead for SA

Centurion Smith earns lead for SA

Rediff.com11 Apr 2005

South Africa were 370 for six at stumps, a lead of 23 runs over the West Indies' first innings of 347 in the second Test at Port of Spain.

Rabada says South Africa can still win first Test

Rabada says South Africa can still win first Test

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

South Africa still need 211 runs on Thursday, the last day of the match, to win the first Test against India, with six wickets in hand.

'It's part of your journey': Umesh on Kuldeep's exclusion

'It's part of your journey': Umesh on Kuldeep's exclusion

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Kuldeep Yadav's exclusion from the India's playing XI for the ongoing second Test against Bangladesh may have surprised many but senior pacer Umesh Yadav on Thursday said it is a part of every cricketer's journey.

Pujara scores fourth successive ton in County

Pujara scores fourth successive ton in County

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Pujara batted with an attacking intent, completing his three-figure mark in 133 balls with 13 boundaries and two sixes.

How bad is Jasprit Bumrah's injury?

How bad is Jasprit Bumrah's injury?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Bumrah left field after sustaining ankle sprain

Captain Kohli praises 'motivated' India after win

Captain Kohli praises 'motivated' India after win

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

India seamers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami took three wickets each as the tourists bowled South Africa out for 191 to claim victory by 113 runs just after lunch on the fifth day of the first Test in Centurion on Thursday.

WTC Final, PHOTOS: India fight back, but Aus in control

WTC Final, PHOTOS: India fight back, but Aus in control

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 3 of the WTC Final between Australia and India, played at The Oval, in London, on Friday.

India vs SA: Positive COVID cases will be isolated but matches will continue

India vs SA: Positive COVID cases will be isolated but matches will continue

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The BCCI and Cricket South Africa have mutually agreed that the upcoming Test and ODI series between the two teams will continue even if there is an isolated case of COVID-19 among players or support staff and close contacts will not be forced into isolation, CSA's medical officer Shuaib Manjra said.

IN PHOTOS: Landmarks that define a centurion Delhi

IN PHOTOS: Landmarks that define a centurion Delhi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

As New Delhi celebrated 100 years of its existence on Monday, rediff.com takes a look at some of the landmarks that define the megacity.

PIX: Umesh, Ashwin put India in control on Day 1

PIX: Umesh, Ashwin put India in control on Day 1

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Umesh Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin picked four wickets each to put India in control as Bangladesh were bowled out for 227 in their first innings, on Day 1 of the second and final Test.

Ranji Roundup: Chopra, Kalsi deny Bengal victory

Ranji Roundup: Chopra, Kalsi deny Bengal victory

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

India lose one WTC point for slow over-rate against SA

India lose one WTC point for slow over-rate against SA

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

India will also lose one point from their ICC Men's World Test Championship tally due to this offence, the ICC said.

Ranji semis: Akash Deep puts Bengal in driver's seat; Saurashtra fightback

Ranji semis: Akash Deep puts Bengal in driver's seat; Saurashtra fightback

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Bengal pacer Akash Deep bowled a game-changing spell on Friday

'My best figures, but the best is always yet to come'

'My best figures, but the best is always yet to come'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Shardul Thakur had spotted a crack in between back of length to good length area and was trying to hit that region to get the ball back into the right-handers.

South Africa pacer Nortje ruled out of India Tests

South Africa pacer Nortje ruled out of India Tests

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje was on Tuesday ruled out of the upcoming three Test series against India due to a 'persistent' injury.

South Africa-India series to be held behind closed doors

South Africa-India series to be held behind closed doors

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The South African board said in a statement that the decision to play behind closed doors had been taken jointly with the Indian cricket board (BCCI).

IPL Poll: RR vs DC: Who will win?

IPL Poll: RR vs DC: Who will win?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Game 7 in IPL 2021 will see the Rajasthan Royals take on the Delhi Capitals in Mumbai.

1st unofficial Test: Tilak scores maiden ton, Kuldeep gives better account as match ends in draw

1st unofficial Test: Tilak scores maiden ton, Kuldeep gives better account as match ends in draw

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The match ended after New Zealand scored 133 for 4 in their second innings.

Surrey teen Sibley youngest double-centurion in County Cricket

Surrey teen Sibley youngest double-centurion in County Cricket

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

A teenaged English cricketer has made it to the record books by becoming the youngest player to score a double century in the history of England's County Championship.