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Rajasthan Royals to launch cricket academy in UAE

Rajasthan Royals to launch cricket academy in UAE

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Rajasthan will become the first IPL franchise to start an academy in the United Arab Emirates.

Buzz: 'Third umpire should be able to spot no-balls'

Buzz: 'Third umpire should be able to spot no-balls'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Gilchrist made the comments after the IPL governing council proposed to have a dedicated "no-ball" umpire to reduce the number of howlers in the lucrative league.

Meet the first cricketer to reach a milestone in T20Is

Meet the first cricketer to reach a milestone in T20Is

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

She displayed an all-round performance enabling Australia to register a seven wicket-win over England in the second T20I in Brighton, England, on Sunday.

ICC ran out of patience with Zimbabwe cricket: Flower

ICC ran out of patience with Zimbabwe cricket: Flower

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Flower said ICC may have wanted Zimbabwe Cricket to put its house in order but actually the current board members were "good people".

Late blooming helped career: Strauss

Late blooming helped career: Strauss

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

Cricket buzz: Silverwood named England head coach

Cricket buzz: Silverwood named England head coach

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

England bowling coach Chris Silverwood has been named the head coach of the men's team replacing Australia's Trevor Bayliss, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday.

England star Hales reprimanded over old blackface photo

England star Hales reprimanded over old blackface photo

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The image was apparently taken in 2009 when the batter was 20 years of age at a New Year's Eve Party.

'Don't get too excited!': Wasim Akram's advice for India's pacers

'Don't get too excited!': Wasim Akram's advice for India's pacers

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Pakistan legend Wasim Akram said the Indian fast bowling unit should not get 'carried away' with the new ball.

WATCH: Training together makes it better for Virat-Anushka

WATCH: Training together makes it better for Virat-Anushka

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Virat believes wife Anushka is stronger than him when it comes to working out in the gym.

Rohit's Return Won't Reverse Losing Streak

Rohit's Return Won't Reverse Losing Streak

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Slowly but surely, the game of cricket is changing character. Just that we are unwilling to see the writing on the wall, observes Indrajit GuptaWhy does Indian cricket find itself on a slippery slope?, Indrajit Gupta asks.

The good of the IPL

The good of the IPL

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

'Many of the players in IPL are the sons of men and women who are in ordinary jobs and not well off.' 'These players are the first in their family ever to move into another social class.' 'I think it is a very fine thing that young men from ordinary backgrounds get exposed to fame and money, and playing with legends from abroad and India,' says Aakar Patel.

Blow for Australia! Pacer Hazlewood ruled out of WTC final

Blow for Australia! Pacer Hazlewood ruled out of WTC final

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Australia suffered a big setback after senior fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of the World Test Championship final against India.

Krunal's stay with Warwickshire cut short due to groin injury

Krunal's stay with Warwickshire cut short due to groin injury

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Out-of-favour India all-rounder Krunal Pandya's stint with English county side Warwickshire was cut short after he sustained a groin injury, forcing him out of the Royal London One-Day Cup.

Sidebottom retires from international cricket

Sidebottom retires from international cricket

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

England left-arm pace bowler Ryan Sidebottom has retired from international cricket, the player said in a statement on Monday. The Nottinghamshire swing bowler, 32, played 22 Tests, taking 79 wickets after making his England debut in 2001.

Pak's Rizwan in awe of Pujara's focus, concentration

Pak's Rizwan in awe of Pujara's focus, concentration

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Rizwan said advice from Pujara helped him

Sreesanth calls it quits after roller-coaster journey

Sreesanth calls it quits after roller-coaster journey

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Sreesanth is open to playing in overseas leagues and coaching roles

Shoaib may miss rest of county season

Shoaib may miss rest of county season

Rediff.com22 May 2004

The Pakistan fast bowler been advised up to two weeks rest by the doctors after they had a second bone scan of his rib cage injury.

Former Eng captain Sheppard dead

Former Eng captain Sheppard dead

Rediff.com6 Mar 2005

Former England captain David Sheppard, ex-Bishop of Liverpool and a member of the House of Lords, has died of cancer at 75.

Dravid, Yuvraj end up on losing side

Dravid, Yuvraj end up on losing side

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

Dravid, making his debut for Scotland, in the English county league, made 25 in a score of 201 for 8.

Cricket Buzz: England eye one coach for all formats

Cricket Buzz: England eye one coach for all formats

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

ECB confirms playing conditions for The Hundred

New ICC rules could deem reverse swing extinct

New ICC rules could deem reverse swing extinct

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

With the ICC finally terming it 'run out' and removing 'unfair play' in its rule book, the de-stigmatization of running players out at non-striker's has started.

India is a force in world cricket no matter where they play: Mathews

India is a force in world cricket no matter where they play: Mathews

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews conceded that it will be 'very hard to beat India' in the ICC Champions Trophy Group B match in London, on Thursday.

Ganguly still chasing World Cup dream

Ganguly still chasing World Cup dream

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

'If I thought it would not be possible, I would not have been playing now,' said the former India captain, who is playing Country cricket in England.

4000 fans to be allowed for India vs NZ WTC final

4000 fans to be allowed for India vs NZ WTC final

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand in Southampton will be held in the presence of 4000 spectators, Hampshire County Club head Rod Bransgrove said.

Cricket Australia open to Shastri's request for extra warm-up game

Cricket Australia open to Shastri's request for extra warm-up game

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Cricket Australia has responded positively to India coach Ravi Shastri's request for more warm-up matches ahead of their Test series Down Under later this year.

With 6 games left ahead of T20 World Cup, Rohit wants players to exit comfort zone

With 6 games left ahead of T20 World Cup, Rohit wants players to exit comfort zone

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli went out of his comfort zone during the Asia Cup and played a rare sweep shot and Rohit wants even the bowlers to push their limits.

Robin Smith calls it a day

Robin Smith calls it a day

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

One of England's most successful batsmen announced his first-class retirement on the eve of his 40th birthday.

Brexit could bring good spell for South African cricket

Brexit could bring good spell for South African cricket

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Kolpak deals to end; Cricket South Africa's Graeme Smith says they will welcome back any former Kolpak players who are willing to be part of the domestic structures.

Kaneria refused final appeal against life ban

Kaneria refused final appeal against life ban

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria's application to appeal against a life ban for corruption in English county cricket has been refused, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday.

Decide plea against Sreesanth's discharge in IPL spot-fixing: SC to Delhi HC

Decide plea against Sreesanth's discharge in IPL spot-fixing: SC to Delhi HC

Rediff.com15 May 2018

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, asked the Delhi High Court to decide by July end the appeal challenging a trial court order discharging several cricketers, including S Sreesanth, in the sensational IPL spot-fixing case.

What Pujara Did After Being Dropped

What Pujara Did After Being Dropped

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

'He has started preparing for the Duleep Trophy and will continue playing on the county circuit.'

Sarcastic Pietersen gets cheeky about England future

Sarcastic Pietersen gets cheeky about England future

Rediff.com13 May 2015

On Wednesday morning, Pietersen, in a sarcastic mood made a snide comment on Twitter.

Dravid, Laxman to chalk out India's plans for WTC final

Dravid, Laxman to chalk out India's plans for WTC final

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Head coach Rahul Dravid and his team will assemble at the National Cricket Academy on Tuesday to start preparations for the World Test Championship final in June.

Why this fast bowler is worried about future of Test cricket

Why this fast bowler is worried about future of Test cricket

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

England fast bowler James Anderson is worried that Test cricket is losing popularity as attendances for the longer format are declining, with younger crowds preferring to watch Twenty20.

Another ex-Essex player alleges he suffered racist abuse

Another ex-Essex player alleges he suffered racist abuse

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Another former player of English county Essex has said he suffered racist abuse at the club following allegations made by Zoheb Sharif and Maurice Chambers in the last week.

Pope ready to emulate England team mate Curran

Pope ready to emulate England team mate Curran

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Pope looks certain to play in the second Test in place of dropped Dawid Malan.

India Test players will be sent to England in batches for prep

India Test players will be sent to England in batches for prep

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

'At least 7 to 8 players, who are all Test team specialists will have to be in England in June'

England reveal Test squad for the tour of Pakistan

England reveal Test squad for the tour of Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Nottinghamshire seam bowler Broad was not considered for selection, with his partner expecting their first child towards the end of November.