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'Kohli under lot of pressure this IPL'

'Kohli under lot of pressure this IPL'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'He started the campaign really well in the IPL and he needs some support. He's not going to score runs on every occasion.'

Former Australia batsman Slater in trouble again

Former Australia batsman Slater in trouble again

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Former Australia batsman Michael Slater was charged with breaching a restraining order on Wednesday, two months after being taken into police custody over allegations of domestic violence.

Stokes' Witty Response To 'Crybabies'

Stokes' Witty Response To 'Crybabies'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Ben Stokes came up with a witty response after an Australian newspaper ridiculed him following the controversy over Jonny Bairstow's dismissal in the Lord's Test.

Djokovic free but Australia deportation threat still looms

Djokovic free but Australia deportation threat still looms

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Immigration Minister Alex Hawke's office said he was still considering whether to use his discretionary power to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa.

Kohli not finished yet: Ganguly on the 'phenomenal' 50

Kohli not finished yet: Ganguly on the 'phenomenal' 50

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Virat Kohli scaled 'Mount 50' on Wednesday, and former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly had little doubt that the batting star has many more miles to traverse in his career.

Patience and empathy drive new and improved Ishan Kishan

Patience and empathy drive new and improved Ishan Kishan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Ishan Kishan did not want to see his performance as a tool to prove a point to his detractors.

Does Sanju Get Your Vote?

Does Sanju Get Your Vote?

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Fraser-McGurk, Stubbs or Samson? Pick your best batters

Why 2029 Asian Winter Games host is controversial pick

Why 2029 Asian Winter Games host is controversial pick

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

'The IOC was not consulted about the OCA decision with regard to the Asian Winter Games and was not involved in the decision-making process.'

Ashes PIX: Stokes falls short as Aus bag Lord's Test to take 2-0 lead

Ashes PIX: Stokes falls short as Aus bag Lord's Test to take 2-0 lead

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

England captain Ben Stokes' swashbuckling 155 was in vain as Australia won the second Ashes Test at Lord's by 43 runs on an extraordinary final day on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the five-Test series.

World Cup 2023: 7 Memorable Moments

World Cup 2023: 7 Memorable Moments

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

A look at 7 memorable moments of World Cup 2023.

Ashes PIX: Head's century puts Australia in control

Ashes PIX: Head's century puts Australia in control

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Travis Head smashed a T20-style century to put Australia firmly in control of the first Ashes Test on Thursday as England were hit by an injury crisis during a miserable day two in the field at the Gabba.

'It'll be fitting for India to win World Cup but...'

'It'll be fitting for India to win World Cup but...'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Rob Walter said it would be "fitting" for the tournament's 'best' team, India to win the coveted trophy on Sunday.

Ashes: Root expects Bairstow to be fired up at Headingley

Ashes: Root expects Bairstow to be fired up at Headingley

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'I'm sure he will want to entertain the local crowd. I think it is set up nicely for him, but you have still got to go and do it.'

'Warner Must Be Fined'

'Warner Must Be Fined'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'His reaction, swearing at Joel Wilson, is unacceptable.'

High Stakes in WPL auction to fill season gaps

High Stakes in WPL auction to fill season gaps

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The auction will feature 56 capped and 109 uncapped players.

Broad reckons Bairstow episode will gnaw at Cummins's conscience

Broad reckons Bairstow episode will gnaw at Cummins's conscience

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

'Ultimately, (Australia captain) Pat Cummins is a really great guy and I would be amazed, once the emotion settles, if he does not sit back and think, 'I got that one wrong', even though his bottom line at the time was winning a Test match.'

WTC Final: India need 280 to win on Day 5

WTC Final: India need 280 to win on Day 5

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

India will be hoping to pull off a miracle on Sunday by surviving Australia's relentless bowling onslaught.

Cummins breaks silence on Wankhede pitch drama

Cummins breaks silence on Wankhede pitch drama

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The report also claimed that if India make the final in Ahmedabad, a slow pitch is expected at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera.

Ashes: Headingley Test to have tightened security

Ashes: Headingley Test to have tightened security

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Times newspaper reported Yorkshire have hired a team of "sprinter stewards" to prevent protesters from breaching initial perimeter security.

Ashes Series Intrudes Into Vilnius Summit

Ashes Series Intrudes Into Vilnius Summit

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The Ashes rivalry between the Australian and English cricket teams escalated to new levels, with the prime ministers of both countries jumping into the fray, again.

New controversies hit Adani's Carmichael coal mine project

New controversies hit Adani's Carmichael coal mine project

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Adani, which already has mining and environmental licences from the state government, requires the state approvals on management plans on the endangered finch bird and groundwater in order to commence the mine construction.

Check out F1's record 24-race calendar for 2024

Check out F1's record 24-race calendar for 2024

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Formula One will have a record 24 races in the season that starts in Bahrain on Saturday.

If Only India Hadn't Panicked!

If Only India Hadn't Panicked!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Australia came into the match better prepared and executed their plans to perfection while the Indians hit the panic button once the toss went against them.

'When people don't like a dismissal under the laws, they cite spirit of cricket'

'When people don't like a dismissal under the laws, they cite spirit of cricket'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Former ICC elite umpire Simon Taufel said people cite the 'spirit of the game' when they don't like a dismissal under the laws of cricket.

PIX: Wade stars as Australia slay Pakistan to enter final

PIX: Wade stars as Australia slay Pakistan to enter final

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup semi-final between Pakistan and Australia, in Dubai, on Thursday.

Former Australia batsman Slater charged after domestic incident

Former Australia batsman Slater charged after domestic incident

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Former Australia cricketer Michael Slater has admitted himself into care for 'health and mental issues' after being charged by police following a report of a domestic violence incident in Sydney.

Gill punished for challenging umpiring call on Twitter

Gill punished for challenging umpiring call on Twitter

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Gill accepted the sanction so there was no need for a formal hearing

Ashes PIX! Forgotten man hammers ton as 13 wickets tumble on Day 1

Ashes PIX! Forgotten man hammers ton as 13 wickets tumble on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Images from Day 1 of the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday.

Bairstow runout: Stokes, Broad vent as Ashwin backs Carey

Bairstow runout: Stokes, Broad vent as Ashwin backs Carey

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Senior Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Alex Carey's decision to run out a wandering Jonny Bairstow on the final day of the second Ashes Test.

Lord's implements access measures after verbal abuse

Lord's implements access measures after verbal abuse

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Members access restricted at Lord's after Australia confrontation

'Let's just ban umpire's call, get rid of the controversy'

'Let's just ban umpire's call, get rid of the controversy'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Former ICC elite panel umpire Daryl Harper has suggested a ban on the contentious umpire's call in the Decision Review System (DRS), saying that after over a decade there are still "deficiencies in either the communication or the understanding" of the concept.

Not Finished! Says Gill

Not Finished! Says Gill

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

After the game, Shubman Gill expressed his determination to bounce back through a heartfelt tweet.

ICC Rankings: Deol, Rodrigues make substantial gains

ICC Rankings: Deol, Rodrigues make substantial gains

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

India's Harleen Deol and Jemimah Rodrigues made substantial gains in the ICC women's player rankings for batters released on Tuesday.

Heartbreak for Chahal: Is his World Cup dream shattered?

Heartbreak for Chahal: Is his World Cup dream shattered?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

It's another ICC event on the horizon and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has once again fallen out of favour with the Indian team selectors.

MCC 'unreservedly apologises' to Australian players for abuse in Lord's Long Room

MCC 'unreservedly apologises' to Australian players for abuse in Lord's Long Room

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

MCC "unreservedly apologised" to the Australian team after its few members allegedly abused several visiting players in the Lord's Long Room following Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal.

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.

Can Hardik Get MI Back On Track?

Can Hardik Get MI Back On Track?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

After winning their fifth IPL title in 2020, Mumbai twice crashed out in the league stages in two successive seasons in 2021 and 2022, while they made it to the play-offs last year, but lost in the Qualifier 2 match to the Pandya-led Gujaraat Titans.

'I accept I made a wrong gesture'

'I accept I made a wrong gesture'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

He also reacted to some media reports after the incident and said his reacting to a particular name were not true.

Bairstow slams critics after big-hitting heroics in 4th Ashes Test

Bairstow slams critics after big-hitting heroics in 4th Ashes Test

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Jonny Bairstow slammed four sixes as he helped England post 592 all out in their first innings on Day 3, their highest Ashes innings total on home soil since 1985, giving the hosts a first innings lead of 275.

'Timed Out' Mathews Seeks Justice!

'Timed Out' Mathews Seeks Justice!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Video evidence shows I still had five more seconds even after the helmet gave away! Can the fourth umpire rectify this please? I mean safety is paramount as I just couldn't face the bowler without a helmet.'