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Rahane ton keeps Leicestershire alive

Rahane ton keeps Leicestershire alive

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

When the 36-year-old Rahane came to bat, Leicestershire were 74/3 but he combined with Handscomb to keep the team's hopes of saving the game alive.

Pujara's ton puts Sussex on top vs Derbyshire

Pujara's ton puts Sussex on top vs Derbyshire

Rediff.com5 May 2024

India batter Cheteshwar Pujara's unbeaten 104 helped Sussex extend their first innings lead to 111 runs in their County Championship Division Two match against Derbyshire on Saturday.

'This match we should have won': B'desh captain

'This match we should have won': B'desh captain

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Najmul Hossain Shanto said his side was confident of winning the match against South Africa

Who are Sprint King Bolt's favourites to lift T20 WC?

Who are Sprint King Bolt's favourites to lift T20 WC?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

While the United States appear to be unlikely hosts for a cricket competition, with the men's "Big Four" leagues of MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL dominating the sporting landscape, Bolt said American fans will be treated to an experience unlike any other.

Why cricketers must be guarded in what they say...

Why cricketers must be guarded in what they say...

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Strauss said that with players of different nationalities and races now sharing dressing rooms more than ever, cricketers will have to be more guarded in what they say and do.

Pujara opens up: Team India snub left him in tears

Pujara opens up: Team India snub left him in tears

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Pujara says getting dropped from Indian team left him frustrated and with a bruised ego

It is hard to see a player like Rohit sitting out: Rahane

It is hard to see a player like Rohit sitting out: Rahane

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Rohit, who didn't make it to the playing XI in the two-Test series in the West Indies, could be given another opportunity to revive his Test career, with the selectors looking towards him opening the innings.

Edgbaston stadium to become COVID-19 testing centre

Edgbaston stadium to become COVID-19 testing centre

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The NHS staff will drive in through the Edgbaston road entrance, be tested while remaining in their vehicle and exit the grounds onto Pershore Road, it added.

'Good To Be Back'

'Good To Be Back'

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Rohit's form will be crucial to India's fortunes in the tournament as he will be expected to give explosive starts.

Sidhu: Jaiswal-Sharma ideal opening pair for India

Sidhu: Jaiswal-Sharma ideal opening pair for India

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Navjot Singh Sidhu believes Yashasvi Jaiswal, a left-handed batsman, would have been an ideal opening partner for Rohit Sharma

Washington Sundar's quest to rebuild his red-ball career

Washington Sundar's quest to rebuild his red-ball career

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Washington Sundar has now set his eyes on rebuilding his red-ball career.

Stadium intruder 'Jarvo69' banned for life from Headingley

Stadium intruder 'Jarvo69' banned for life from Headingley

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

YouTuber Daniel Jarvis aka 'Jarvo69', who intruded into the field of play during the third Test at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds and the previous match at Lord's, has been banned for life on charges of security breach.

Cricket: England opener Roy gets suspended ban

Cricket: England opener Roy gets suspended ban

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Dutch cricket ventures to a new frontier in maiden New Zealand voyage

End Of Road For K L Rahul?

End Of Road For K L Rahul?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Rahul hasn't crossed the 30 run mark in his last 10 innings and his overall career average of 33 after 47 Tests doesn't ooze confidence.

'Have lost my closest friend on other side of the border'

'Have lost my closest friend on other side of the border'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Alam sighed when he heard about Bedi's death before gathering his breath to pay tribute to one of the greatest spinners of all time.

Poor bowling reserves a worry for transitioning India

Poor bowling reserves a worry for transitioning India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

As many as four world-class match-winners are expected to bid adieu to the game one by one in the next couple of years and Gautam Gambhir is in an unenviable position as head coach.

One overseas player for counties

One overseas player for counties

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

The number for overseas players for the English counties has been reduced to one.

Actor Stephen Fry is new MCC president

Actor Stephen Fry is new MCC president

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Speaking in November last year, his address followed Azeem Rafiq's allegations that he had been a victim of institutional racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club.

Vihari out for 23-ball duck on county debut

Vihari out for 23-ball duck on county debut

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

India's Test specialist Hanuma Vihari had a forgettable English county debut for Warwickshire, failing to trouble the scorers against Nottinghamshire.

Rahane slams hundred for Hampshire on County debut

Rahane slams hundred for Hampshire on County debut

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Rahane, who had scored just 10 in the first innings, struck a patient 119 off 260 balls, hit 14 boundaries and shared a 257-run stand for the third wicket with Sam Northeast

Joe Root overshadowed by brother Billy in County clash

Joe Root overshadowed by brother Billy in County clash

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Billy Root claimed a chunk of family bragging rights over older brother and England Test captain Joe Root on Sunday when the pair came face to face in the County Championship.

BCCI okays Ganguly's county stint

BCCI okays Ganguly's county stint

Rediff.com27 May 2005

Sourav Ganguly has been permitted to play for Glamorgan subject to the condition that he would be released for any assignment for India

Kohli says 'commercial aspect hurting quality of cricket' but defends IPL

Kohli says 'commercial aspect hurting quality of cricket' but defends IPL

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

'Honestly, I don't want to be a testing sort of a cricketer for any new format. I don't want to be someone who's going to be part of that World XI who comes and launches the 100-ball format'

England spinner Shoaib Bashir concedes 38 runs in an over

England spinner Shoaib Bashir concedes 38 runs in an over

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The 20-year-old, playing for Worcestershire, was hit for five straight sixes by England teammate Dan Lawrence, playing for Surrey.

Why Kartik's wife 'ran away' from game

Why Kartik's wife 'ran away' from game

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Murali Kartik revealed that his wife Shweta 'ran away' from the ground at Hove after he was booed for Mankading while playing county cricket for Surrey against his former team Somerset in 2012.

India to maintain flexibility in batting order: Dravid

India to maintain flexibility in batting order: Dravid

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

'We are prepared. Afghanistan are a very dangerous side'

Lyon studying Jaiswal ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Lyon studying Jaiswal ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Nathan Lyon has already started his homework on rising batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal

Is IPL to be blamed for India's poor showing in England?

Is IPL to be blamed for India's poor showing in England?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan feels the young Indian players must come out of the cash-rich Indian Premier League's shadow and play county cricket.

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Glimpses from a glittering career...

Former Windies legend Marshall forgotten in homeland

Former Windies legend Marshall forgotten in homeland

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

West Indies cricketing legend Malcolm Marshall's final resting place in Barbados is a sorry sight, sparking concerns about his legacy.

Hardik's form a blip, says Raina, 'He'll shine vs Pak'

Hardik's form a blip, says Raina, 'He'll shine vs Pak'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The T20 World Cup will start on June 1 and will be played in venues in the USA and the Caribbean till June 29.

T20 World Cup: 'India have an extremely strong, well-balanced squad'

T20 World Cup: 'India have an extremely strong, well-balanced squad'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Former Sri Lanka cricketer and Rajasthan Royals Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara hailed India's 15-member side for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 and called it an "extremely strong" squad.

Avesh, Washington play for 'Select County XI' in warm-up

Avesh, Washington play for 'Select County XI' in warm-up

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

It is understood that Kohli, Rahane, Shami, Jadeja will be sweating it out at the nets alongside Ashwin, who has already bowled a whopping 58 overs and taken seven wickets in a County game for Surrey last week.

Shastri drops a bombshell about Rahane's selection!

Shastri drops a bombshell about Rahane's selection!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Former coach Ravi Shastri termed Ajinkya Rahane's Test comeback as a reward for his impressive domestic show.

Rohit: Even curator 'confused' over New York wickets

Rohit: Even curator 'confused' over New York wickets

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Still baffled by the Nassau County ground's unpredictable pitch, India captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday said he has no idea what to expect from it in the T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan

India to play two-day day-night tour match in Australia

India to play two-day day-night tour match in Australia

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Johnson sidelined for Aus tour of UK

BCCI forces Sehwag to skip county stint

BCCI forces Sehwag to skip county stint

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

The BCCI has revoked the No Objection Certificate issued to star batsman Virender Sehwag and other Indian cricketers contracted to play for English counties, citing 'heavy workload' of the national team this year.

India to face India A in warm-up on England tour

India to face India A in warm-up on England tour

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The India cricket team is scheduled to tour England in August and September to play five Test matches, beginning with the opening game at Nottingham on August 4.

Yorkshire admit ex-player Rafiq was racially harassed

Yorkshire admit ex-player Rafiq was racially harassed

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Yorkshire launched an investigation with an independent panel in September to look into the allegations, and a summary of the findings and recommendations was published on Friday.