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Cricket Buzz: Joshi, Powar among 20 applicants for Indian women's coach job

Cricket Buzz: Joshi, Powar among 20 applicants for Indian women's coach job

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Former India spinners Sunil Joshi and Ramesh Powar will be among 20 candidates to be interviewed for the role of the women's cricket coach in Mumbai on Friday.

'Kohli was silly and disrespectful'

'Kohli was silly and disrespectful'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson slammed India captain Virat Kohli, describing his behaviour as 'disrespectful' and 'silly' during the second Test in Perth.

India have a fantastic bowling attack: Williamson

India have a fantastic bowling attack: Williamson

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson speaks about the much-anticipated ICC World Test Championship final between his team and India.

Setback for Adani; Queensland vetoes $900 mn loan proposal

Setback for Adani; Queensland vetoes $900 mn loan proposal

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

The Adani group had applied for the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility loan for building the 388-km rail line to connect the Carmichael coal mine to the sea port.

Finally, some runs for KL Rahul...

Finally, some runs for KL Rahul...

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Out-of-favour India opener K L Rahul was back amongst the runs, hitting an unbeaten half-century to steer India 'A' to 219 for one on day two of the first unofficial Test against England Lions.

Meet the TOP 8 women's contenders at US Open

Meet the TOP 8 women's contenders at US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Here are eight women to watch during the US Open which starts on Monday.

Big Bash League: Why Russell's black bat ban was revoked

Big Bash League: Why Russell's black bat ban was revoked

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell was given the all-clear to use his black bat in Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash League on Tuesday after it was initially banned for leaving marks on the ball.

DRS howler, team masseur's misfield take centre stage on Day 3

DRS howler, team masseur's misfield take centre stage on Day 3

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

The Decision Review System was again mired in controversy on Saturday (November 28) during the second day's play between Australia and New Zealand in Adelaide after Nathan Lyon was controversially given a reprieve off an appeal for a catch despite HotSpot clearly indicating an edge.

ECB to hire expert to monitor players' mental health

ECB to hire expert to monitor players' mental health

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Earlier this month, ECB managing director Ashley Giles had said that cricketers will be provided "mental health screening" before they commit to any further tours.

'Tied Test changed Australian cricket'

'Tied Test changed Australian cricket'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

'As a player, the biggest question you ask yourself is whether you are good enough to be on the same ground as Gavaskar, Dev, Border and company.'

Dominant India look set to canter against Afghanistan

Dominant India look set to canter against Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Afghanistan's controversial campaign, marred by poor on and off-field decisions, has gone from bad to worse. They now face the onerous task of squaring off against a galaxy of world class players, whose performance graph is on the upswing.

Under-fire O'Keeffe pens open apology letter to Indian fans and players

Under-fire O'Keeffe pens open apology letter to Indian fans and players

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Responding to the flak he received for his racist jokes on Indian players made on air during the course of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia, O'Keeffe said his jokes were interpreted wrongly

Bizarre, strange and horrible 24 hours: Tim Paine

Bizarre, strange and horrible 24 hours: Tim Paine

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Tim Paine laments Australian capitulation in third Test amid ball-tampering scandal

'Next few days, weeks and months will be difficult for Australian cricket'

'Next few days, weeks and months will be difficult for Australian cricket'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

It will be difficult for Australia's besmirched cricketers to reclaim their reputations when the dust settles on the ball-tampering scandal but the episode is nonetheless a chance for the team to reclaim some of its lost principles and values, feels former batsman Michael Hussey.

Mithali, Harmanpreet remain ODI and T20 captains; Veda Krishnamurthy dropped

Mithali, Harmanpreet remain ODI and T20 captains; Veda Krishnamurthy dropped

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

India will play three ODIs in New Zealand beginning January 24 as part of the ICC Women's Championship before playing three T20 Internationals.

Smith, Warner's IPL future undecided

Smith, Warner's IPL future undecided

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla said Rajasthan Royals will wait and see what sanctions the ICC imposes on Steve Smith before taking a call on his future as the franchise's captain, following a ball tampering scandal that prompted, among others, even Australia's prime minister to react.

Chappell slams BCCI for muzzling commentators over DRS

Chappell slams BCCI for muzzling commentators over DRS

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Former Australia skipper Ian Chappell has slammed the Board of Control for Cricket in India for "muzzling" commentators over the controversial DRS and said he won't be working under the terms of BCCI during the seven-match ODI series between India and Australia, starting Sunday.

Did KP cheat? ICC denies players probed over silicone on bats

Did KP cheat? ICC denies players probed over silicone on bats

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The International Cricket Council (ICC) have launched a probe into allegations some batsmen in the Ashes series have used silicone tape on the edge of their bats to confuse Hotspot technology, Australia's Channel Nine TV reported on Wednesday.

Umar Akmal charged under PCB Anti-Corruption Code

Umar Akmal charged under PCB Anti-Corruption Code

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Controversial Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal was charged on Friday for two separate breaches of the Pakistan Cricket Board's Anti-Corruption Code. He was charged for failing to disclose corrupt approaches to the PCB Vigilance and Security Department (without unnecessary delay).

How much will the Aussies miss Smith and Warner?

How much will the Aussies miss Smith and Warner?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

India are favourites to 'steamroll' Australia in the Test series Down Under due to the absence of the experienced duo of Steve Smith and David Warner.

'Pandya's presence ensures all bases are covered'

'Pandya's presence ensures all bases are covered'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar, on Monday, welcomed Hardik Pandya's return to the Indian ODI team, saying his presence covers all bases for the side.

After a chequered decade, IPL set to dazzle again

After a chequered decade, IPL set to dazzle again

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off on Saturday with two reinstated teams and a new broadcaster in a fresh testament to its undiminished appeal to India's incurably cricket-obsessed masses.

Umpire's Call to stay, ICC makes other changes to DRS

Umpire's Call to stay, ICC makes other changes to DRS

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Kohli had argued that the batsman should be declared out if the ball is hitting the stumps, even if marginally.

Adani clears another hurdle to get Oz mining lease

Adani clears another hurdle to get Oz mining lease

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The agreement was signed on Tuesday at state's Isaac Regional Council meeting.

Adani cancels $2.6 bn deal with Australian mining giant

Adani cancels $2.6 bn deal with Australian mining giant

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

The $16.5 billion Carmichael coal mine project when completed would be one of the world's largest.

'Australian cricket is the laughing stock of the sporting world'

'Australian cricket is the laughing stock of the sporting world'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Reaction after Australia's Steve Smith, who has stepped down as captain, confessed on Saturday that the team's "leadership group" had hatched a plan to alter the condition of the ball during the third day of the third Test against South Africa.

Will Hardik Pandya's absence hurt India?

Will Hardik Pandya's absence hurt India?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Pandya is undergoing rehabilitation after suffering a lower-back injury during the Asia Cup in Dubai.

'I could name you players who nicked it and didn't walk'

'I could name you players who nicked it and didn't walk'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

England's Stuart Broad has defended his decision not to walk in the most controversial incident of the first Ashes series this year, suggesting the huge row blew up because Australia had "wasted" their two referrals.

Lehmann says he will learn from Broad attack

Lehmann says he will learn from Broad attack

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Australia coach Darren Lehmann says he will learn from the controversy he caused by calling England bowler Stuart Broad a cheat.

REWIND: When Smith & Co. were caught in the act in India

REWIND: When Smith & Co. were caught in the act in India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

This was not the first time that Steve Smith and the Australian team resorted to unfair measures in a Test match to gain advantage over their opponents.

China gets tough with Bangladesh

China gets tough with Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 May 2021

We can expect to see more Chinese wolf warrior diplomats on the prowl, in India's neighbourhood, though its mailed fist is not so visible while dealing with India, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

High on confidence, Rahul keeping it simple before WC

High on confidence, Rahul keeping it simple before WC

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'The last couple of months have been good with the bat. Playing the series against England Lions gave me time to focus on my skill, then did well against T20s against Australia and then the IPL. I am feeling pretty confident' 'I just know what to expect in England. We were there around this time last year so we know what the conditions will be like. Nobody takes confidence from the last tour and how many runs you scored, you start fresh but yes we are better prepared'

Warner making up for lost time in IPL

Warner making up for lost time in IPL

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Warner leads the run-getters' list and has also notched three consecutive 100-run partnership for the opening wicket with Englishman Jonny Bairstow, who scored a blistering 114 against Bangalore.

Bumrah key to India's chances at World Cup, says Clarke

Bumrah key to India's chances at World Cup, says Clarke

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Jasprit Bumrah's amazing skill-set gives India a realistic chance of winning the World Cup but a 'freak' called David Warner might just retain it for Australia, believes 2015 World Cup-winning captain Michael Clarke.

Kohli on what India got wrong in the Perth Test

Kohli on what India got wrong in the Perth Test

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Australia captain more relieved than happy after his first win as Test captain

Their back-chat, attitude was unacceptable: Arthur

Their back-chat, attitude was unacceptable: Arthur

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Australia coach Mickey Arthur on Wednesday said the controversial decision to axe four players, including vice-captain Shane Watson, for the third Test against India was "a culmination of lots of small minor indiscretions".

Despite distractions, India look to start ODIs on winning note

Despite distractions, India look to start ODIs on winning note

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Pandya's absence means that India will have to rejig their bowling attack. Jasprit Bumrah has already been rested for this series, as well as the tour of New Zealand, and this allows the think-tank to conduct one final experimentation with their bowling attack.

K L Rahul appointed KXIP captain for IPL 2020

K L Rahul appointed KXIP captain for IPL 2020

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Rahul's ascendancy to captaincy was expected after Ravichandran Ashwin was traded to Delhi Capitals last month.

Cheeky Gayle names new-born daughter 'Blush'

Cheeky Gayle names new-born daughter 'Blush'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Now, the burly left-handed West Indian announced the arrival of his new-born daughter on his Instagram page, and matter-of-factly stated that he has named her 'Blush'.

India a key pillar of Trump's foreign policy: Pompeo

India a key pillar of Trump's foreign policy: Pompeo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The United States, he said, 'desires a new age of ambition' in its relationship with India. Asserting that the US has never been more supportive of India's security, he said New Delhi too, is an important partner and a key pillar of President Trump's foreign policy.