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Did Nigam Outshine Everyone At Chepauk?

Did Nigam Outshine Everyone At Chepauk?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

K L Rahul set the stage with a stylish 77, but 20-year-old Vipraj Nigam's fearless spell in front of a stadium full of CSK fans truly turned the tide.

Kohli Revolts Against BCCI Family Rule

Kohli Revolts Against BCCI Family Rule

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'Players can apply for permission if they want their families to stay longer on tours.' 'The BCCI will make a decision as it sees fit.'

Match-fixing scandal hits Sri Lanka T10

Match-fixing scandal hits Sri Lanka T10

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Prem Thakkur, the Indian owner of Lanka T10 Super League team Galle Marvels, has been arrested by police here on match-fixing charges

Will Smith be fit in time for SL tour?

Will Smith be fit in time for SL tour?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

If Smith is ruled out, then the left-hand batter Travis Head will lead the squad as he is the vice-captain of the side.

Dravid Returns To Rajasthan Royals As Head Coach

Dravid Returns To Rajasthan Royals As Head Coach

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Kumar Sangakkara will continue at the franchise.

He'll attack from ball one: Kumble's Rohit prediction

He'll attack from ball one: Kumble's Rohit prediction

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes that the ongoing Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai could be the last ICC tournament for Rohit Sharma, who is 37 years old and has struggled for runs in recent times. Manjrekar feels that it's "very unlikely" that Rohit will be around for the 2027 World Cup, and that this tournament could be his swansong.

India's Dubai edge: Is it unfair?

India's Dubai edge: Is it unfair?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma's men are playing all their matches in Dubai, and even the final will be held there if the team goes the distance, while the rest of the teams have to criss-cross Pakistan for their matches.

Vettori to abandon Australia mid-Test for IPL

Vettori to abandon Australia mid-Test for IPL

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

The IPL auction will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24-25, clashing with the Perth Test scheduled from November 22.

Tendulkar in ESPNcricinfo's all-time Test World XI

Tendulkar in ESPNcricinfo's all-time Test World XI

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Sachin Tendulkar was the only current cricketer named in ESPNcricinfo's all-time Test World XI which did not include Australian captain Ricky Ponting and the likes of Brian Lara, Glenn McGrath, Sunil Gavaskar.

Unleash Varun! Shastri backs mystery spinner for semis

Unleash Varun! Shastri backs mystery spinner for semis

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Former players lauded Varun Chakravarthy's bowling display against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy, with Ravi Shastri advocating for his inclusion in the semifinals.

Ian Chappell calls time on journalistic career

Ian Chappell calls time on journalistic career

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Legendary cricketer Ian Chappell's insightful writings, critical reviews and anecdotes from his playing days will be missed. The Australian icon brought the curtain down on his more than five-decade-long journalistic career, penning his last piece on Sunday.

England's Vince alleges ECB favouring IPL over PSL

England's Vince alleges ECB favouring IPL over PSL

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

The England Cricket Board has refrained from issuing NOCs to all-format players to play in the Pakistan Super League

Former Sri Lanka U19 skipper shot dead

Former Sri Lanka U19 skipper shot dead

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Dhammika Niroshana died on Wednesday at the age of 41

KKR likely to let go of Shreyas, Russell

KKR likely to let go of Shreyas, Russell

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Here is a look at likely retentions for some teams.

Hashim Amla grooms a rising Proteas star

Hashim Amla grooms a rising Proteas star

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

He topped the run-scoring chart in the previous edition of the SA20, which was during the time he started implementing changes in his batting technique after having a conversation with his batting coach at Lions and MI Cape Town, Hashim Amla.

'I Hoped To See You Go Beyond 619'

'I Hoped To See You Go Beyond 619'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'I was rooting for you to break my record.'

Kuldeep Yadav: India's go-to bowler in death overs!

Kuldeep Yadav: India's go-to bowler in death overs!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Kuldeep Yadav has taken 25 wickets in 43 innings when he bowled between overs 40 and 45 since 2015.

Kohli is trying a bit too hard: Kumble

Kohli is trying a bit too hard: Kumble

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble believes Virat Kohli is putting too much pressure on himself in his bid to regain form.

Injury crisis hit Aussie bowling lineup ahead of India series

Injury crisis hit Aussie bowling lineup ahead of India series

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Australia's decision to field an unchanged frontline pace attack last summer might have been unusual as selectors now reassess their seam options after losing allrounder Cameron Green.

Shakib devises new technique to aid batting

Shakib devises new technique to aid batting

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

However, during the Chennai Test, Shakib's performance with the bat was underwhelming, and he conceded over six runs an over in the 21 overs he bowled and questions arose about a possible finger issue.

Is self-doubt creeping into India's skipper?

Is self-doubt creeping into India's skipper?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

He is short of confidence with self-doubts: Sanjay Manjrekar reflects on Rohit Sharma's recent Test form

Delhi Capitals-Hampshire Deal: Meet The Midwife!

Delhi Capitals-Hampshire Deal: Meet The Midwife!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Hampshire became the first county championship club to be owned by an overseas franchise.

'VIP Culture In Indian Cricket Must End'

'VIP Culture In Indian Cricket Must End'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

'It's unfair to disrupt the balance of the team just to accommodate a big-name player who is out of form.'

Sri Lanka cricket team fears for safety amid UK riots

Sri Lanka cricket team fears for safety amid UK riots

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Sri Lanka have raised security concerns with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) amid the ongoing anti-immigrant riots in Britain, with players requesting increased security ahead of their upcoming test series against England.

Ben Stokes slams ICC's over rate regulations

Ben Stokes slams ICC's over rate regulations

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Stokes' comments on the over rate came after both England and New Zealand were fined three points each from their World Test Championships tally

Bumrah a long-term captaincy option, says Pujara

Bumrah a long-term captaincy option, says Pujara

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

In the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah led India to their most dominant win in Australia, in the series opener in Perth.

'Rohit's Only Goal Is To Win'

'Rohit's Only Goal Is To Win'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'His focus is solely on winning matches, and he's willing to sacrifice personal milestones for the greater good.'

Legal battles, new squads: Bihar's Ranji Trophy drama unfolds

Legal battles, new squads: Bihar's Ranji Trophy drama unfolds

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The Bihar squad for the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season was finally picked on Tuesday after extensive deliberations and legal wranglings.

Sarfaraz: '2024 Version Of Javed Miandad'

Sarfaraz: '2024 Version Of Javed Miandad'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

'We know he plays spin well, but I liked the way he played fast bowlers.'

Champions Trophy in jeopardy, ICC cancels schedule launch

Champions Trophy in jeopardy, ICC cancels schedule launch

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

The International Cricket Council's (ICC) plans for a high-profile event in Lahore next week to unveil the 2025 Champions Trophy schedule have been derailed.

Murder case filed against Shakib-Al-Hasan

Murder case filed against Shakib-Al-Hasan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The murder case was filed by Rafiqul Islam at Dhaka's Adabor police station and apart from Shakib, PM Sheikh Hasina, and many former ministers and lawmakers from the party are among the accused.

India hope to snare Kiwis in Pune spin trap

India hope to snare Kiwis in Pune spin trap

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

India could resort to home advantage by preparing a slow-turning pitch for the second Test against New Zealand.

Injuries force Lankan pacers to pull out of India ODIs

Injuries force Lankan pacers to pull out of India ODIs

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Sri Lanka pacers Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka will miss August's three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against India due to injuries

'This Test Wasn't Rohit's Greatest'

'This Test Wasn't Rohit's Greatest'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Why did he overbowl Siraj and underbowl Ashwin?

Maxwell's 'beautiful' exit meeting with RCB

Maxwell's 'beautiful' exit meeting with RCB

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Maxwell revealed he received a call from RCB's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, and head coach Andy Flower, informing him of the decision.

Almost sure that I am not going home: Shakib's shocking U-turn!

Almost sure that I am not going home: Shakib's shocking U-turn!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Bangladesh's premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is unlikely to travel to his native country for his final Test match, against South Africa in Mirpur, Dhaka from October 21-25, due to protests against him in the city.

Pant to play Delhi's next Ranji match, no word from Kohli yet

Pant to play Delhi's next Ranji match, no word from Kohli yet

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

According to ESPNCricinfo, Shubman Gill has also confirmed his availability for Punjab's upcoming Ranji Trophy sixth-round fixture against Karnataka, set to begin on January 23.

Fiery Perth pitch awaits Team India

Fiery Perth pitch awaits Team India

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

India will be accorded a tough welcome to Australia as the Optus Stadium pitch for the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been prepared to offer "good bounce and pace"

Why Delhi Capitals Lost Rishabh Pant

Why Delhi Capitals Lost Rishabh Pant

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Parth Jindal admitted that the split had been "devastating" for him personally.

Gavaskar's 'Funny' Comments Irks Aussies

Gavaskar's 'Funny' Comments Irks Aussies

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'It's not jabs anymore. Sunny is throwing haymakers over the top.'