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Greatness awaits unheralded New Zealand in WTC

Greatness awaits unheralded New Zealand in WTC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'Rather than worrying too much about results, it's about trying to stick to a brand of cricket that we want to be proud of playing. I guess that's something that came out in the 2015 World Cup and it's flowed on from there.'

How Bizarre! Batsman dismissed off 7th ball in BBL

How Bizarre! Batsman dismissed off 7th ball in BBL

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Perth Scorchers' opener Michael Klinger was given out on the seventh ball of an over with umpires failing to realise their mistake.

World Cup 2022: Spain meet Germany; US face England

World Cup 2022: Spain meet Germany; US face England

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The football world gathered in the Qatari capital on Friday as the draw ceremony for the World Cup finals got under way with music and dance.

Hotel quarantine in 'normal' Sydney is challenging but we are not annoyed: Rahane

Hotel quarantine in 'normal' Sydney is challenging but we are not annoyed: Rahane

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

There have been unconfirmed media reports that the Indian contingent has been unhappy with the quarantine protocols in Sydney where they have been confined to hotel

Marnus Labuschagne still hungry after Gabba ton

Marnus Labuschagne still hungry after Gabba ton

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Labuschagne played a knock of 108 runs before he was dismissed by debutant T Natarajan in the final session of the opening day.

'Humbled' Rahul on his turnaround in form

'Humbled' Rahul on his turnaround in form

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'I got some time off from international cricket, so I could come back to India and reflect on what was not going right for me. Fortunately, I got to play some India A games where the pressure is a bit less and where I could focus on my skill and my technique'

'Where did Kapil Sharma learn to act like this?'

'Where did Kapil Sharma learn to act like this?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Karenge aur kaam, sir. Zindagi bahut choti hai, ideas bahut sare hain.'

'India cannot do without Harbhajan in the Australia series'

'India cannot do without Harbhajan in the Australia series'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is confident that the off-spinner's return for India's year-end tour of Australia for a four-Test series.

KP and I openly disliked each other: Swann

KP and I openly disliked each other: Swann

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'We were actually very similar in that way, and we actually got on -- me and KP, professionally -- better than most people because we very honest with but openly disliked each other, but wanted each other in the team.'

Boxing Day Test: How India plans to bat on Day 2

Boxing Day Test: How India plans to bat on Day 2

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

'We are looking at one session at a time'

'India shouldn't be scared to prepare fair pitches'

'India shouldn't be scared to prepare fair pitches'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Akhtar said that India don't need to be scared as they can beat England on fair pitches.

Akmal accuses former Pakistan cricketer of match-fixing

Akmal accuses former Pakistan cricketer of match-fixing

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Umar reported that a former Test batsman, Akhtar, who was part of the Winnipeg Hawks management had approached him and asked him to play a role in fixing some games of the league.

BCCI ethics officer and ombudsman DK Jain gets extension

BCCI ethics officer and ombudsman DK Jain gets extension

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Former Supreme Court judge D K Jain will continue as BCCI's ethics officer and ombudsman after getting a one-year extension. Jain was appointed by the Supreme Court in February 2019 as BCCI's first ever ombudsman. He was later given the additional role of ethics officer.

ICC rates Motera Test pitch 'average'

ICC rates Motera Test pitch 'average'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

A substandard pitch could have attracted sanctions for the refurbished Narendra Modi Stadium.

Peak of rowdy behaviour, have myself faced many times: Kohli on Indian team facing racist abuses

Peak of rowdy behaviour, have myself faced many times: Kohli on Indian team facing racist abuses

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Kohli, in a series of tweets, said racial abuse is 'absolutely unacceptable' and needs to be looked at with 'absolute urgency'.

Hong Kong media tycoon arrested under national security law

Hong Kong media tycoon arrested under national security law

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The New York Times reported that Lai's company Next Digital publishes Apple Daily, a fiercely pro-democracy newspaper that regularly takes on the Hong Kong government and the Chinese leadership.

Shane Warne: He took the world for a spin and world loved him back

Shane Warne: He took the world for a spin and world loved him back

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Mr Warne, the world will miss you.

India's domestic season finally gets underway with Mushtaq Ali

India's domestic season finally gets underway with Mushtaq Ali

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

India will witness its first major cricket tournament in the country since the COVID-19 disruption when the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy begins the much-delayed domestic season from Sunday, presenting a platform for the hopefuls to impress before the Indian Premier League players' auction.

Team India unhappy with umpire's call on Kohli's dismissal

Team India unhappy with umpire's call on Kohli's dismissal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

India were 'surprised' at the on-field umpire's call that led to captain Virat Kohli's controversial dismissal on Day 3 of the Perth Test.

Djokovic sorry for mistakes; visa for Australian Open still in doubt

Djokovic sorry for mistakes; visa for Australian Open still in doubt

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Novak Djokovic blamed "human error" on Wednesday for a mistake in his Australian immigration paperwork and apologised for breaking isolation for a photoshoot when he had COVID-19 last month.

Will BCCI clear India's tour of South Africa amid Omicron?

Will BCCI clear India's tour of South Africa amid Omicron?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The fate of India's upcoming tour of South Africa amid the trepidation triggered by new COVID-19 variant Omicron will be addressed when the Board of Control for Cricket in India holds its 90th Annual General Meeting in Kolkata on Saturday.

Medvedev makes winning start; Nadal sails through

Medvedev makes winning start; Nadal sails through

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Russia's Daniil Medvedev defeated Benoit Paire of France 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Abierto Mexicano tournament in Acapulco on Tuesday to get his quest for the world number one ranking off to a winning start.

Hardik on his close bonding with 'brother' Dhoni

Hardik on his close bonding with 'brother' Dhoni

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Hardik Pandya said former Mahendra Singh Dhoni is someone he turns to in times of adversity, turmoil and even to understand his own mind.

All eyes will be on this pitch curator in Pune

All eyes will be on this pitch curator in Pune

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Pandurang Salgaonkar has a definite chance to redeem himself following the controversial incidents that took place in the last two and a half years.

'He said we should show attitude and courage while facing the Aussies'

'He said we should show attitude and courage while facing the Aussies'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

V V S Laxman, who scored an incredible 281 to lead India's amazing comeback in the Eden Gardens Test against Australia, recalls Chetan Chauhan's role in that memorable triumph.

On this day: Sri Lankan spin great Muralitharan was born

On this day: Sri Lankan spin great Muralitharan was born

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Former Sri Lanka captain Duleep Mendis once remarked that 'Murali' could turn the ball even on concrete and it was no exaggeration.

Some see red over India's orange jersey for Eng tie

Some see red over India's orange jersey for Eng tie

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

This is not the first sartorial controversy to hit the Indian team, who are so far unbeaten in the tournament.

SEE: Delhi Capitals and Ponting get into shape

SEE: Delhi Capitals and Ponting get into shape

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Rishabh Pant flaunted his big-hitting skills and variety in a video of his first training session with the Delhi Capitals on Wednesday.

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Tokyo Olympics usher in new dawn for Indian hockey in 2021

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

A historic bronze-winning show by the men's team and an outstanding fourth place finish for the women's team infused fresh life into the game which was in danger of slipping into oblivion.

Zakir Naik feels he won't get fair trial in India: Malaysian PM

Zakir Naik feels he won't get fair trial in India: Malaysian PM

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Naik was booked by the Enforcement Directorate in 2016 based on a National Investigation Agency FIR that was registered under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

Personal equations don't matter when you're playing for India: Mithali

Personal equations don't matter when you're playing for India: Mithali

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Mithali Raj insisted that she and head coach Ramesh Powar have 'moved on' from a bitter past

Get lost: Gavaskar clears the air on his MCG walkout

Get lost: Gavaskar clears the air on his MCG walkout

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Gavaskar opened up on the moment that almost led India to forfeit the match they would famously go on to win.

Check out Kohli and Paine's war of words on Day 3

Check out Kohli and Paine's war of words on Day 3

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Tensions flared-up towards the end of Day 3 on Sunday with none other than the two captains, Virat Kohli and Tim Paine, exchanging verbal volleys.

Ferrari say their cars were legal in Australia

Ferrari say their cars were legal in Australia

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

Ferrari castigated Formula One rivals McLaren for making 'serious and false' accusations against them.

This Aussie has something nice to say about Kohli

This Aussie has something nice to say about Kohli

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist has called Virat Kohli a great leader and said it is time for both the countries to put an end to the 'cheatgate'.

'Kohli deserved better'

'Kohli deserved better'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

'Believe me, Virat will go out of his way to make the new captain comfortable.'

Here's why captain Kohli is King

Here's why captain Kohli is King

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Run machine Virat Kohli is the second fastest to 25 Test centuries after Australian great Don Bradman.

Mithali vs Harmanpreet: Whose side are you on?

Mithali vs Harmanpreet: Whose side are you on?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Playing eleven cannot be questioned, Indian women had a bad day, says Edulji

Buzz: Dhawan to lead Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy

Buzz: Dhawan to lead Delhi in Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Will request Bedi to withdraw his demand of removing his name from a stand: DDCA Prez

Former BCCI boss lashes out at Aussie officials

Former BCCI boss lashes out at Aussie officials

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur, on Thursday, lashed out at Cricket Australia officials for targeting Virat Kohli over the DRS controversy in the ongoing Test series, terming their conduct 'disgraceful' and 'arrogant'.