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Ashwin's action was disgraceful and embarrassing: Warne on Buttler's 'Mankading'

Ashwin's action was disgraceful and embarrassing: Warne on Buttler's 'Mankading'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Shane Warne has come down heavily on Ravichandran Ashwin for 'Mankading' Jos Buttler

Vihari: 'For me, every Test match is my last'

Vihari: 'For me, every Test match is my last'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'It helps me get into a mindset that I have nothing to lose and play accordingly.'

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

The Chinese generals involved in Ladakh standoff

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

General Zhao Zongqi is well known in India for having commanded the Chinese troops during the Dokalam episode. Zhao knows every inch and corner of the Indian border, at least the Eastern and Central sectors, including the Naku La area which witnessed fist-fights between Indian and Chinese troops in April/May. Claude Arpi introduces us to the PLA generals masterminding the Chinese aggression in Ladakh.

Windies ignore Gayle for India Tests; Cornwall in squad

Windies ignore Gayle for India Tests; Cornwall in squad

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The flamboyant Chris Gayle is unlikely to get a farewell Test match against India after being overlooked in the 13-strong West Indies squad for the two-Test series, starting August 22 at North Sound, in Antigua.

Will Afghanistan spinners challenge Indian batsmen?

Will Afghanistan spinners challenge Indian batsmen?

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai believes the 'world-class' spinners in his team will pose a serious challenge to the much-vaunted Indian batting line-up in the historic one-off Test in Bengaluru from June 14.

There's something different about China's First Lady

There's something different about China's First Lady

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Peng Liyuan is special, really special. For in a country where the wives of ruling class rarely overshadow their spouses, Liyuan is surely scripting history.

BCCI boss Ganguly advices Rohit against playing in IPL

BCCI boss Ganguly advices Rohit against playing in IPL

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly wants injured senior opener Rohit Sharma to tread cautiously while deciding on competing for his IPL team Mumbai Indians in the play-offs as he risks aggravating the hamstring tear that led to his exclusion from the Australia-bound India squad.

Why have Liverpool gone from monsters to minnows?

Why have Liverpool gone from monsters to minnows?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Liverpool's defence of a Premier League crown won at a canter last season has become a nightmare

U-19 World Cup: India start off with easy win against SL

U-19 World Cup: India start off with easy win against SL

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

It was a total team effort by the 'Boys in Blue' who literally outclassed their South Asian neighbours in all departments of the game with a thoroughly professional performance.

U 19 World Cup: India start firm favourites against Sri Lanka

U 19 World Cup: India start firm favourites against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

India have time and again showed at the junior level the gulf that exists between them and other teams

Debutant Henriques looks to execute his plans

Debutant Henriques looks to execute his plans

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques on Wednesday expressed amazement at being named in the playing XI for the first Test against India and said he was looking forward to make it count in his maiden appearance in the five-day format.

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

India ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will join compatriot Virender Sehwag and a host of other international cricketers for a charity match at the Kia Oval on September 17.

No more board exams!

No more board exams!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

Keeping exam-related stress in mind, the National Curriculum Framework Report 2005 has made some novel suggestions.

'Pant important for India and so is Pujara'

'Pant important for India and so is Pujara'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'Without a team nothing can happen, it takes team work or team effort to win matches.' 'Individuals can perform significantly in helping the team win, but if the rest of the guys don't chip in, there is not much an individual can do.'

Who should open in first WI Test? Agarwal or Shaw?

Who should open in first WI Test? Agarwal or Shaw?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Help Captain Kohli and Head Coach Shastri pick India's XI for the Rajkot Test.

Here's how India is preparing for World Cup

Here's how India is preparing for World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

India's fielding coach Ramakrishnan Sridhar is expecting some of the reserve players to get much-needed game time during the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand as the team management wants every player to be match-ready going into this year's ICC World Cup.

Rahane spells very little ahead of 1st Test

Rahane spells very little ahead of 1st Test

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Rahane spoke about how pink ball's increased pace off the pitch during the 40-50 minutes of the twilight session, will be the biggest challenge for any batsman.

Agarkar makes himself unavailable for Saurashtra match

Agarkar makes himself unavailable for Saurashtra match

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

In the eye of storm for returning home after being excluded from playing XI against Orissa, veteran pacer Ajit Agarkar has made himself unavailable for Mumbai's next encounter against Saurashtra at Rajkot starting from December 6.

PIX: Cyclone Titli fails to dampen hockey stadium's inauguration

PIX: Cyclone Titli fails to dampen hockey stadium's inauguration

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Cyclone 'Titli' did dampen the spirits of hockey fans to some extent but not veterans like Dilip Tirkey and Dhanraj Pillay who were excited about the exhibition match played, in Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday.

Kohli ek nahin, gyarah hai: Saqlain to English spinners

Kohli ek nahin, gyarah hai: Saqlain to English spinners

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Saqlain Mushtaq was associated with the England as spin consultant till World Cup last year. Both Moeen and Rashid have dismissed Virat Kohli six times each.

Why India could opt for seaming tracks in England Tests

Why India could opt for seaming tracks in England Tests

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

India's quality pace attack, comprising a world-class operator in Jasprit Bumrah, could prompt the hosts to prepare seamer-friendly pitches instead of the traditional sub-continental spinning tracks in their upcoming Test series against England, said opener Rory Burns.

I'm not playing; how can I fix matches, asks Shalabh

I'm not playing; how can I fix matches, asks Shalabh

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Stung by the sting operation of a news channel which has implicated him in the IPL spot-fixing scandal, Uttar Pradesh cricketer Shalabh Srivastav has claimed innocence, saying that laid low by injury he was not capable of manipulating matches and only paying the price of opening up to strangers.

Rohit's absence a big positive for Australia in ODIs & T20s: Maxwell

Rohit's absence a big positive for Australia in ODIs & T20s: Maxwell

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

ohit Sharma's absence from the upcoming limited overs series is a big 'positive' for Australia but K L Rahul is a good enough player to fill in the void, said Glenn Maxwell.

Giggs would make perfect Manchester United manager, says Beckham

Giggs would make perfect Manchester United manager, says Beckham

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

David Beckham has no doubt that his former team mate and "Class of 92" graduate will make a success of the job if he takes it.

Nepal leggie Lamichhane credits IPL and Mishra for growth

Nepal leggie Lamichhane credits IPL and Mishra for growth

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

While Lamichhane admitted that playing amid the pandemic has been "challenging and difficult", the joy of taking the ball in hand was enough for the leg-spinner to beat COVID-19 blues having contracted the virus last year in November.

Don't expect any miracles, says Archer ahead of Ashes debut

Don't expect any miracles, says Archer ahead of Ashes debut

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The England fast bowler took six wickets and scored a century for county side Sussex's second XI last week.

Gill smashes Gambhir's record with double ton; India 'A' close in on win

Gill smashes Gambhir's record with double ton; India 'A' close in on win

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Gill's impressive knock comes days after he failed to find a spot in India's tour of the West Indies.

Sourav Ganguly's SIX challenges

Sourav Ganguly's SIX challenges

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Sourav Ganguly will have his hands full during his nine-month tenure

NZ raring to bounce back after shock loss to India's youngsters

NZ raring to bounce back after shock loss to India's youngsters

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

New Zealand are hoping to give a better account of themselves when they take on the Indian Board President's XI in the final warm-up game on Thursday before the first One-Day International, in Mumbai on October 22.

India needn't match China bullet for bullet

India needn't match China bullet for bullet

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

All that India must aim for is to match China's military prowess adjusted to equal Beijing's India-specific military capability, argues Vivek Gumaste.

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

NZ call-up three uncapped players for England Test tour

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The squad will then be trimmed to 15 for the ICC World Test Championship final against India at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton starting on June 18, as per ICC regulations.

India face Aussie might in pink ball Test

India face Aussie might in pink ball Test

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

There will certainly be some distinct home advantage for Australia along with the experience of playing more Day/Night Tests.

Out-of-favour Ishant asked to play Duleep Trophy

Out-of-favour Ishant asked to play Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Acutely short of match practice, senior fast bowler Ishant Sharma is set to play the next Duleep Trophy match between India Blue and India Green, starting in Delhi, on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Indian batting comes good in drawn Oz warm-up tie

PHOTOS: Indian batting comes good in drawn Oz warm-up tie

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Images from Day Two of the tour match between Cricket Australia Chairman's XI and the touring Indians, in Canberra.

Form Guide: Top 10 Players At IPL Auction

Form Guide: Top 10 Players At IPL Auction

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

What makes these players such hot properties at the IPL Players Auction?

This Aussie is giving up cricket for higher studies and charity work

This Aussie is giving up cricket for higher studies and charity work

Rediff.com12 May 2017

NSW cricketer Ryan Carters announces retirement at 26!

England recall Buttler for first Pakistan Test

England recall Buttler for first Pakistan Test

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Jos Buttler was rewarded for his good showing in the Indian Premier League with a place in England's 12-man squad for the first Test against Pakistan at Lord's, starting May 24.

BCCI unlikely to decline Chinese IPL Sponsorship ties

BCCI unlikely to decline Chinese IPL Sponsorship ties

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Some BCCI officials are of the view that unless VIVO backs out on its own in prevailing circumstances, the board should honour the remainder of the contract, which ends in 2022.

Dhoni's form not a worry for Pune captain Smith

Dhoni's form not a worry for Pune captain Smith

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Rising Pune Supergiant skipper Steve Smith on Thursday came out in support of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who has struggled for runs in the first three games of this year's Indian Premier League.

Meet China's military elite

Meet China's military elite

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

'The military officers at China's National People's Congress reflect Xi Jinping's preference for elevating politically reliable, younger, officers with good professional qualifications,' says former RAW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.