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CSK eyeing stake in Major League Cricket's Texas team

CSK eyeing stake in Major League Cricket's Texas team

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

San Francisco Unicorns, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle Orcas, Texas and Washington DC are the six teams competing in the T20 tournament, to be held in the US in July.

'No plans of India-Pakistan Test series anywhere'

'No plans of India-Pakistan Test series anywhere'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

According to ESPNcricinfo, MCC chief executive Stuart Fox spoke on SEN radio on day 4 of the second Test between Australia and South Africa and said that the club, as well as the Victoria government, had made an inquiry with CA about hosting a neutral Test.

Cricket going football's way; ODIs will suffer: Shastri

Cricket going football's way; ODIs will suffer: Shastri

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes the mushrooming T20 leagues around the world will eventually hurt bilateral cricket, especially the ODI format.

Blockbuster ODI WC Clash: India vs Pak on Oct 15

Blockbuster ODI WC Clash: India vs Pak on Oct 15

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

With a little over four months left for the marquee event to begin, there has been an unprecedented delay in releasing the schedule.

Moeen picks Dhoni's successor at CSK

Moeen picks Dhoni's successor at CSK

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Ahead of Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2023 match against Mumbai Indians, Moeen Ali backed Ben Stokes to take over the reigns from MS Dhoni.

Labuschagne won't overthink 'uncharacteristic' dismissals of 1st Ashes Test

Labuschagne won't overthink 'uncharacteristic' dismissals of 1st Ashes Test

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting backed Labuschagne to return to his best.

Will England's Bazball work in India vs Ashwin-Jadeja?

Will England's Bazball work in India vs Ashwin-Jadeja?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Zak Crawley said England's upcoming tour to India in January-March 2024 presents them with an 'amazing opportunity' to showcase 'Bazball'.

On eve of Smith's 100 Test, Siddle takes a walk down memory lane

On eve of Smith's 100 Test, Siddle takes a walk down memory lane

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Australian pacer Peter Siddle reminisced about his famous partnership with Steve Smith in 2019 at Edgbaston against England in the Ashes series ahead of Smith's 100th Test appearance.

Former Pakistan skipper Akram reveals addiction to cocaine

Former Pakistan skipper Akram reveals addiction to cocaine

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Former Pakistan skipper and fast bowling legend Wasim Akram has opened up on his struggle with a cocaine addiction after his cricket career ended, in his upcoming autobiography Sultan: A Memoir.

Tait confident Warner will find attacking gear in IPL

Tait confident Warner will find attacking gear in IPL

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Tait backs frustrated Warner to find attacking gear in IPL

Returning Bairstow was unsure if he'd be able to walk

Returning Bairstow was unsure if he'd be able to walk

Rediff.com18 May 2023

"When there's trauma, there's going to be an adaptation to the way that your body moves or your body walks, that's just part and parcel of it. I'm not going to be running exactly the same as last year, but that's okay."

Tilak Varma for ODI World Cup?

Tilak Varma for ODI World Cup?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Tilak impressed fans with his mature performances on the crease, staying at the crease during difficult situations, taking on bowlers in difficult batting conditions.

T20 World Cup: Afridi says he's 100% match fit

T20 World Cup: Afridi says he's 100% match fit

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Afridi was among the most expensive bowlers and went wicketless in the first two games. On Sunday, he set the tone with firm lengths and also managed to get on board in terms of wickets against the Netherlands in Perth.

Will Ashwin, Tilak find their way into 17-member Asia Cup squad?

Will Ashwin, Tilak find their way into 17-member Asia Cup squad?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

With key players -- KL Rahul (thigh) and Shreyas Iyer (lower back) yet to prove their fitness, the BCCI top brass and selectors could opt for safer options that gives them an opportunity to check all available players in the five (six if they reach final) Asia Cup games in Sri Lanka.

Why KKR's Shakib Al Hasan pulled out of IPL 2023

Why KKR's Shakib Al Hasan pulled out of IPL 2023

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has pulled out of IPL 2023 owing to international engagements and personal reasons.

Will Boult return to Black Caps for ODI World Cup?

Will Boult return to Black Caps for ODI World Cup?

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'Cricket bankrolled primarily by India and that is a positive'

'We need to change our team'

'We need to change our team'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

'This combination isn't working for us.'

I've still got a big desire...: Boult on the ODI World Cup

I've still got a big desire...: Boult on the ODI World Cup

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Having opted out of a New Zealand contract last year, pacer Trent Boult expressed his desire to play in the ODI World Cup.

Australians have seen the error of their ways: Ian Chappell

Australians have seen the error of their ways: Ian Chappell

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Following Australia's win over India in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Ian Chappell said the visitors learnt from their mistakes.

Jaffer hits out at SKY, Dravid defends youngster

Jaffer hits out at SKY, Dravid defends youngster

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Suryakumar's high-risk, 360-degree batting has won him a lot of acclaim and success in T20Is.

ICC hit by phishing scam; loses around $2.5 million

ICC hit by phishing scam; loses around $2.5 million

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The International Cricket Council was the target of cybercrime involving a wire transfer of a sizeable sum of money, roughly US$ 2.5 million.

Playing in India demands perfection, says Aus coach

Playing in India demands perfection, says Aus coach

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

'We had one hour of chaos there and that cost us that Test match when we'd played pretty good cricket. We came here and doubled down on what we'd set out to achieve at the start of the tour.'

Kohli, Rohit should quit T20Is; focus on Tests, ODIs: Shastri

Kohli, Rohit should quit T20Is; focus on Tests, ODIs: Shastri

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels that it is time for stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to concentrate on Tests and ODIs.

Pakistan-England Test to proceed as scheduled

Pakistan-England Test to proceed as scheduled

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

England indicated that they're in a position to field a playing XI in Rawalpindi against Pakistan in the opening Test.

Kohli should lead India if Rohit is unavailable: Shastri

Kohli should lead India if Rohit is unavailable: Shastri

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Former head coach Ravi Shastri feels India should look "in the direction" of Virat Kohli to lead the side in a major game, like the WTC final, if skipper Rohit Sharma is unavailable due to "unforeseen circumstances".

Dhoni's Silent Struggle: Untold story of CSK's IPL win

Dhoni's Silent Struggle: Untold story of CSK's IPL win

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Kasi Viswanathan, has revealed that CSK skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's knee injury was a struggle for him

Women's IPL auction likely to be held in February

Women's IPL auction likely to be held in February

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

BCCI's T20 franchise competition for women is expected to be named the Women's T20 League and is likely to comprise of five teams.

Trent Boult's hungry quest for World Cup glory

Trent Boult's hungry quest for World Cup glory

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Trent Boult said that he is hungry as ever to represent the country and play a big role in Kiwis lifting their maiden ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023

Archer working hard to hasten return for Mumbai Indians

Archer working hard to hasten return for Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Archer said he is focussed on "feeling good" at the moment.

ODI World Cup: Ashwin, Prasad picks youngster as India's potential X-factor

ODI World Cup: Ashwin, Prasad picks youngster as India's potential X-factor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

R Ashwin has urged selectors and team management to show faith in Tilak Varma and include the left-hander in the World Cup squad.

IPL 2023: 'Dhoni could definitely play again next year'

IPL 2023: 'Dhoni could definitely play again next year'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

With Mahendra Singh Dhoni still hitting big sixes, CSK teammate Moeen Ali said he wouldn't be surprised if MSD was still leading Chennai Super Kings next year.

Asia Cup: After Afridi another injury scare for Pakistan

Asia Cup: After Afridi another injury scare for Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Mohammad Wasim was sent for a MRI scan to determine the severity of his injury after he complained of lower back pain

KL Rahul to miss out T20I series against West Indies

KL Rahul to miss out T20I series against West Indies

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Rahul has completed his isolation period, but has been advised one more week's rest and recuperation by the BCCI's medical professionals.

'Curators should have freedom to prepare what is a good pitch'

'Curators should have freedom to prepare what is a good pitch'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'Should players and administrators be telling the curators how to prepare the pitch and what sort of pitch they want? It is the greatest bit of rubbish I have ever heard'.

Fit-again Jadeja to play Ranji match to prove fitness

Fit-again Jadeja to play Ranji match to prove fitness

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has made a full recovery from his knee injury and is set to play in Saurashtra's final Ranji Trophy match, which begins on January 24, to prove his match fitness.

Watson on how Australia must counter India's spinners

Watson on how Australia must counter India's spinners

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Former all-rounder Shane Watson advised Australia's batters to avoid using the cross-bat shots against India's spinners in the upcoming four-Test series.

Sachin, Sourav, Dhoni, Raina at Lord's

Sachin, Sourav, Dhoni, Raina at Lord's

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Also present: Ravi Shastri and Harbhajan Singh.

Versatile Arshdeep has tools to emulate Zaheer

Versatile Arshdeep has tools to emulate Zaheer

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Kumble, who witnessed Arshdeep's growth from close quarters as Punjab Kings head coach, is hugely impressed with the lanky pacer.

Half-fit Stokes a cause for concern for CSK?

Half-fit Stokes a cause for concern for CSK?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

According to ESPNCricinfo, Stokes, who has played for Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiant in the past, will likely play as a specialist batter initially to manage his knee injury, for which he has been administered cortisone shots -- an anti-inflammation injection.

Covid positive Renshaw named in Aussie XI

Covid positive Renshaw named in Aussie XI

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Australia's opener Matt Renshaw tests positive for COVID-19, will feature in Sydney Test against South Africa