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Kapil urges BCCI to step in and sort out issues in team

Kapil urges BCCI to step in and sort out issues in team

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Amid reports of a rift within the Indian cricket team in Australia, former captain Kapil Dev on Wednesday urged the BCCI to step in and sort out "difference of opinion" among players.

Do you want to watch a Brett Lee film?

Do you want to watch a Brett Lee film?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Or would you rather just give them a taste of their own medicine?

FIA bans reactive ride height systems

FIA bans reactive ride height systems

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Formula One's governing body has moved to ban, before the start of pre-season testing, controversial new reactive suspension systems that several teams were working on.

'The broadest bat in the world'

'The broadest bat in the world'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

K N Prabhu, the doyen of cricket writers, salutes Sunil Manohar Gavaskar, who appeared for the first time in Test cricket 50 years ago today, March 6, 1971.

What Election Commission can learn from US

What Election Commission can learn from US

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

India needs to examine some way in which, assuming that there is either no vaccine or a delay in administering it to everyone, voting can be made safer, notes Aakar Patel.

US Open: Cheeky Tomic admits he's 'not the smartest' after flop show

US Open: Cheeky Tomic admits he's 'not the smartest' after flop show

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The 24-year-old started brightly by taking the first set off the 19th seed on Monday but his lack of match fitness told as, despite frequent treatment from the trainer, he lost the next three to bow out at the first hurdle in a third straight grand slam.

Next year hopefully Test cricket is on the agenda: Gayle

Next year hopefully Test cricket is on the agenda: Gayle

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle is hopeful he can return to Test cricket next year but said he was simply not fit enough to take part in the ongoing series against Australia.

PHOTOS: Dressel continues golden run at worlds

PHOTOS: Dressel continues golden run at worlds

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Caeleb Dressel lit up the pool by winning his fourth, fifth and sixth gold medals on Saturday but even his electric performance failed to brighten the mood on a dark day at the world swimming championships in Gwangju.

Brain Fade2? No. Perera did not take help for DRS

Brain Fade2? No. Perera did not take help for DRS

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Perera did not take dressing room help for DRS review: SLC

'Regretful' Bancroft asks for 'forgiveness' in ball-tampering scandal

'Regretful' Bancroft asks for 'forgiveness' in ball-tampering scandal

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'I lied. I lied about the sandpaper. I panicked in that situation and I'm very sorry ... I feel like I've let everyone down in Australia'

ICC puts its foot down, refuses to change LED bails

ICC puts its foot down, refuses to change LED bails

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

There have been close to 10 occasions during the ongoing World Cup when the ball has hit the stumps but bails haven't come off.

DRS fiasco: Smith says Kohli's comments 'completely wrong'

DRS fiasco: Smith says Kohli's comments 'completely wrong'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

'Virat obviously stuck by his comments. From my point of view, they are completely wrong. I obviously came out after the game and said that I had made a mistake. It was an error on my behalf. I had a brain fade. In regards to we do it consistently, that's complete rubbish in my opinion. So, I think he was wrong in his statement'

We can see desperation from Indians now: Warner

We can see desperation from Indians now: Warner

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Taking a dig at the struggling Indian team, Australian opener David Warner said that there disappointment at the two controversial umpiring decisions during Sunday's ODI match was a sign of "desperation".

After the sledge, here come the boos

After the sledge, here come the boos

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Australian Nick Kyrgios exited the Rogers Cup to boos and a hefty fine from the ATP for insulting remarks.

When will Modi privatise railways?

When will Modi privatise railways?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'The new trains should be fast, but the roll-out of the privatisation plan should be slow and well-considered,' recommends T N Ninan.

It will be sad if Smith and Warner don't play IPL: Nehra

It will be sad if Smith and Warner don't play IPL: Nehra

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Ashish Nehra concedes that Steve Smith was wrong in orchestrating ball-tampering but it will be sad if the under-fire Australian captain is barred from participating in the Indian Premier League.

Smith's DRS referral input was like an Under-10 game, says Ashwin

Smith's DRS referral input was like an Under-10 game, says Ashwin

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Ravichandran Ashwin has taken a dig at Steve Smith's controversial move to seek dressing room advice for a DRS referral.

Dean Jones backs Maxwell to tour India, says he needs mentor

Dean Jones backs Maxwell to tour India, says he needs mentor

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Former Australian batsman Dean Jones believes mercurial all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who recently drew flak from his teammates and management for his 'disappointing' comments about wicketkeeper-batsman Mathew Wade, needs to find a mentor in order to make better decisions about what he says and also how he bats.

Indian team told to control emotions

Indian team told to control emotions

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

India's cricket chiefs have told players to keep their cool during the tri-series finals against Australia to prevent more disputes between the two teams.

Evolved Shreyas can settle No. 4 debate in ODIs, T20Is: Prasad

Evolved Shreyas can settle No. 4 debate in ODIs, T20Is: Prasad

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Chairman of selectors MSK Prasad believes Shreyas Iyer can be the solution to the No 4 problem in India's batting line-up in limited-overs cricket given his fine growth as a player in the past two years.

Ponting admits to making mistakes in Sydney Test

Ponting admits to making mistakes in Sydney Test

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

The Australian captain said there had been two incidents on the field that his side could have handled better.

Harbhajan likely to escape ban

Harbhajan likely to escape ban

Rediff.com5 Jan 2008

Embroiled in a race row with Australia's Andrew Symonds, Harbhajan Singh will appear before a disciplinary hearing in Sydney on Sunday amid indications that the controversial Indian off-spinner will escape a ban due to lack of evidence.

A wish-list for Indian cricket in 2016

A wish-list for Indian cricket in 2016

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

More runs from Virat Kohli. India winning the World T20 at home. A controversy-free IPL and more is what Harish Kotian/Rediff.com wants this year.

Kohli slams Australians for not playing in spirit of game

Kohli slams Australians for not playing in spirit of game

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Virat Kohli lashed out at the Australian players for not playing in the spirit of the game in his side's tri-series match against the hosts in Sydney on Sunday.

Lee claims innocence over Tendulkar run-out

Lee claims innocence over Tendulkar run-out

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

Lambasted by Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Australian pacer Brett Lee has asserted that he did not block Sachin Tendulkar 'on purpose' during the Indian batsman's controversial run-out in the crucial tri-series ODI in Sydney.

Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Neither Biden nor his successors can any longer ignore the threat China has come to pose to the US in both economic and military fields, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Italian Open: Djokovic to face-off with Nadal for 49th time!

Italian Open: Djokovic to face-off with Nadal for 49th time!

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The Serbian fought back from a first set bagel to storm into the quarters

Resurgent New Zealand aim to upset an Australian team in transition

Resurgent New Zealand aim to upset an Australian team in transition

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

A resurgent New Zealand have landed in Australia with high hopes of upsetting Steven Smith's rebuilding side in a three-match series capped by Test cricket's first day-night clash.

'Team India can beat this Australian side in the semi-final'

'Team India can beat this Australian side in the semi-final'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

VVS Laxman believes that Team India can beat hosts Australia in the semi-final of the World Cup on Thursday if their bowlers continue their impressive form.

BCCI asks Harbhajan not to speak to the media

BCCI asks Harbhajan not to speak to the media

Rediff.com9 Mar 2008

The cricket board has told off-spinner Harbhajan Singh to stop talking to the media on the just-concluded tour of Australia where he was involved in the racism controversy.

KP brews row, says I'm not English, just work here

KP brews row, says I'm not English, just work here

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

England do not need distractions days before their crucial Test series against India but that could be just the case as controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen has rekindled the debate over the prevalence of South African-born cricketers in English cricket set-up.

Clarke reveals he said 'Watson part of group that are like a tumour'

Clarke reveals he said 'Watson part of group that are like a tumour'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

In a televised interview, the former Australian captain also spoke of his dressing room bust-up with Simon Katich among other controversial topics

Will Vijay make a comeback at Rahul's expense for Aus tour?

Will Vijay make a comeback at Rahul's expense for Aus tour?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Mayank Agarwal, who was the third opener for the West Indies series, is a contender for the yet-to-be-decided squad of 17 that will travel Down Under.

LeBron draws social media ire over Hong Kong tweet row

LeBron draws social media ire over Hong Kong tweet row

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Morey's tweet of support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong prompted Chinese sponsors and partners to cut ties with the league and forced the National Basketball Association (NBA) to answer difficult questions about free speech.

No auto extension for Powar, BCCI invites applications for women's coach

No auto extension for Powar, BCCI invites applications for women's coach

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Proven names such as Tom Moody, Dav Whatmore and Venkatesh Prasad are some of the options the Indian Cricket Board has at the moment

Morgan wants more use of technology

Morgan wants more use of technology

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

ICC president elect David Morgan wants an increased use of technology to ensure against a repeat of the on-field controversies that marred the Sydney Test between India and Australia.

Let's bury the hatchet: Kumble

Let's bury the hatchet: Kumble

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

India captain Anil Kumble hopes his tourists and Australia can put their controversial Sydney Test behind them when the two rivals meet again in the third match of the series at Perth next week.

Kumble faults Oz for Sydney crisis

Kumble faults Oz for Sydney crisis

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

In a combative, straight from the shoulder signed column published in the Times, London, India captain Anil Kumble puts the onus for the ongoing controversy squarely on Australia.

Aussie media blast BCCI over DRS refusal

Aussie media blast BCCI over DRS refusal

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

The Australian media blasted the BCCI for refusing to use the Decision Review System after two home side players were dismissed controversially on the opening day of the first Test.

Oz media slams Fletcher for changing stance on DRS

Oz media slams Fletcher for changing stance on DRS

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Seething after the Australian cricket team suffered a couple of setbacks in the first Test because of India's refusal to have the Decision Review System, the media Down Under trained its guns on the visiting team's coach, Duncan Fletcher, who has supported the DRS in the past.