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Former Proteas players back Ngidi on 'BLM' stance

Former Proteas players back Ngidi on 'BLM' stance

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

We note the criticism aimed at Lungi for expressing his views -- and we hope that CSA, together with fellow cricketers both present and past will come out strongly in support of #BLM.

England likely to tour Sri Lanka despite COVID-19 concerns

England likely to tour Sri Lanka despite COVID-19 concerns

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

England's two-Test tour of Sri Lanka next month is likely to go ahead despite concerns about a highly infectious new coronavirus variant identified in Britain.

'Dhoni is one of sharpest cricketing minds I've encountered'

'Dhoni is one of sharpest cricketing minds I've encountered'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Former Australia batter Chappell is of the opinion that coaches need to create environments where players can learn problem-solving and decision-making on their own.

Stokes massive asset, we all know what he is capable of: Root

Stokes massive asset, we all know what he is capable of: Root

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

England Test skipper Joe Root has said that he is absolutely thrilled with the addition of Ben Stokes in the Ashes squad as everyone knows what the all-rounder is capable of.

Australian McDermott, WI's Shepherd eye maiden IPL deals

Australian McDermott, WI's Shepherd eye maiden IPL deals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Australian opener Ben McDermott and West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd are banking on their recent impressive performances to bag a maiden IPL deal, having gone unsold in the previous seasons of the lucrative T20 league.

Afghanistan's series against Pakistan in SL on schedule

Afghanistan's series against Pakistan in SL on schedule

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The Afghanistan cricket team might take a roundabout route to reach Sri Lanka for their three-match ODI series against Pakistan, scheduled to begin in Colombo on September 3.

BCCI-CSA need middle-of-the-road solution over players for IPL

BCCI-CSA need middle-of-the-road solution over players for IPL

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Save for Quinton de Kock, who has retired from Test cricket and will play for Lucknow Super Giants, there is no certainty on whether Proteas pace attack of Kagiso Rabada (Punjab Kings), Nortje (DC), Marco Jansen (Sunrisers Hyderabad), Lungi Ngidi (DC) will be available before the Test series against Bangladesh ends.

Umesh ready to help India win WTC final

Umesh ready to help India win WTC final

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Despite doing well over the last three years, Umesh is not a sure starter in the playing eleven considering the competition which has gotten stiffer with the emergence of Mohammad Siraj.

Rahul 'back for good' after making most of chance recall

Rahul 'back for good' after making most of chance recall

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

After Shubman Gill was ruled out of the tour with injury and Mayank Agarwal suffered concussion during training, Rahul was asked to step in for his first Test in almost two years -- and now in no mood to surrender that position.

Spinners will play massive role in T20 World Cup: Boucher

Spinners will play massive role in T20 World Cup: Boucher

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The remainder of Indian Premier League being held in the United Arab Emirates will hugely affect the pitches, which might get worn out and help the spinners 'massively' during ICC T20 World Cup, feels South Africa head coach Mark Boucher.

New Zealand missed out on 'historic moment': Latham

New Zealand missed out on 'historic moment': Latham

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

New Zealand batsman Tom Latham admitted that his team missed out on a "historic moment" by cancelling the Pakistan tour, but asserted that the decision was based on players' safety.

Don't write off Warner, warns Maxwell

Don't write off Warner, warns Maxwell

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Doubting David Warner "is an absolute no-no," says Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell who is confident that the out-of-form opener will turn things around in the T20 World Cup.

Second Pakistan cricketer succumb to coronavirus

Second Pakistan cricketer succumb to coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Rashid Latif confirmed the news and asked everyone to pray for Riaz Sheikh's departed soul.

England counties offer to host remainder of IPL

England counties offer to host remainder of IPL

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Lord's, Oval, Edgbaston and Emirates Old Trafford are understood to be part of the group who wrote to the ECB expressing their interest.

'Ganguly's heart is as strong as it was when he was 20'

'Ganguly's heart is as strong as it was when he was 20'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Ganguly will be discharged on Wednesday and thereafter he will be monitored at home on a daily basis

Will Rohit change his approach in T20Is?

Will Rohit change his approach in T20Is?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Rohit finished as the leading run-getter for India in the Test series.

De Villiers denies racist conduct in report by social justice commission

De Villiers denies racist conduct in report by social justice commission

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The issue came to light after Boucher and former spinner Paul Adams testified that the latter was given a nickname which has racial overtones by his national team-mates, including the current head coach.

IPL: Wickets of De Villiers, Pant always a 'treat' for Krunal

IPL: Wickets of De Villiers, Pant always a 'treat' for Krunal

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'The 2017 final and 2019 final. In the 2019 final, I did not contribute much, but it is about how we won it as a team. For me that's more important than individual performances.'

Just relentless work for 200 Test wickets: Rabada

Just relentless work for 200 Test wickets: Rabada

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The South African bowler said he never thought of achieving such milestones when he started playing and admitted the journey to 200 Test wickets hasn't been an easy ride for him.

'India seem to be more fearless than I've seen before'

'India seem to be more fearless than I've seen before'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

India and England are set to play a one-off Test from Wednesday

'Players win or lose matches, not coaches!'

'Players win or lose matches, not coaches!'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Australian great Ian Chappell does not understand all the fuss over the resignation of Justin Langer, saying it is the captain and players who win matches not the coach.

'My dream to see Sarfaraz play for India'

'My dream to see Sarfaraz play for India'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Me and my family along with Sarfaraz have given our entire life towards this dream.'

Postponement of IPL 'blessing in disguse' for this KKR pacer

Postponement of IPL 'blessing in disguse' for this KKR pacer

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders pace bowler Shivam Mavi said that the postponement of the Indian Premier League this year has come as a blessing in disguise for him.

Points system is good motivation leading to WC 2023: Simmons

Points system is good motivation leading to WC 2023: Simmons

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Australia and West Indies have played just six ODIs since the World Cup Super League began last year.

South Africa lodges official complaint against Cricket Australia

South Africa lodges official complaint against Cricket Australia

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Cricket South Africa lodged a formal complaint with the International Cricket Council over Cricket Australia's decision to indefinitely postpone next month's three-match Test series.

Australia yet to discuss players' participation in IPL in UAE

Australia yet to discuss players' participation in IPL in UAE

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Cricket Australia on Monday said they are yet to start discussions on whether Australian cricketers would compete in the remainder of IPL 2021, which will take place in the UAE in September-October.

Ashwin on why he contemplated retirement in 2018

Ashwin on why he contemplated retirement in 2018

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed he had given serious thought about retiring after the England series in 2018 as he felt he was not being adequately backed despite being a proven match-winner for the Indian team.

South Africa seeks compensation from ICC over Aus no-show

South Africa seeks compensation from ICC over Aus no-show

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

They also said CA's decision devalues the ICC's World Test Championship.

ICC to exercise 'common sense' approach to player-support BLM

ICC to exercise 'common sense' approach to player-support BLM

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

'Black Lives Matter' protests intensified across the US after George Floyd, an African-American man, died after having a knee pressed into his neck by a police officer identified as Derek Chauvin.

Anderson enjoyed 'well-spirited' rivalry with Kohli

Anderson enjoyed 'well-spirited' rivalry with Kohli

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

England fast bowler James Anderson says he enjoyed the "well-spirited" manner in which he and India captain Virat Kohli had a go at each other during the home Test series earlier this summer, describing the contest as his favourite of the many duels with the star batter.

Narine won't be added to Windies World Cup squad: Pollard

Narine won't be added to Windies World Cup squad: Pollard

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

'Let's deal with the fifteen guys that we have here at this moment in time, which is more important, and see if we can rally around these guys and see if we can defend our title.'

BCCI yet to discuss IPL offer from English counties

BCCI yet to discuss IPL offer from English counties

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Dhumal said the interest to stage IPL matches was indicative of its popularity abroad.

Shami says current pace attack best India ever had

Shami says current pace attack best India ever had

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Senior India speedster Mohammed Shami rates the current pace attack as the best in the history of Indian Test cricket. India's pace quartet of Shami, Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Umesh Yadav has been very consistent in the past two years.

Vihari spells plan to tackle Duke's ball in England

Vihari spells plan to tackle Duke's ball in England

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'Here, in England, you have to get more in line and judge the off stump more because of the movement of the ball.'

Why KKR's Gill, Rana are about to shock the world

Why KKR's Gill, Rana are about to shock the world

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

The opening pair of Subhman Gill and Nitin Rana may not have fired in the first leg of IPL but Kolkata Knight Riders chief mentor David Hussey believes the duo can "shock the world" with their batting in the second phase of the tournament beginning in Dubai on Sunday.

PSL: Sarfaraz, 10 others denied entry on commercial flight

PSL: Sarfaraz, 10 others denied entry on commercial flight

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Sarfaraz Ahmed was among 11 players and officials who were denied clearance to board commercial flights to Abu Dhabi

Former Pak first-class cricketer dies due to COVID-19

Former Pak first-class cricketer dies due to COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Zafar was the brother of Pakistan international player Akhtar Sarfraz.

IPL: South Africa's cricketers face test of loyalty

IPL: South Africa's cricketers face test of loyalty

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

South African Test skipper Dean Elgar urged his teammates to choose national duty in a series against Bangladesh over the upcoming IPL as it is a test of loyalty for them and they must prioritise their country.

Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

In Australia, Warner said cricketers do not have many options apart from training in their home states as of now.

I felt like I was being thrown under the bus: Ashwin on Shastri's remark

I felt like I was being thrown under the bus: Ashwin on Shastri's remark

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed that he felt like he was being "thrown under the bus" after a remark by former head coach Ravi Shastri left him crushed during a torrid phase in his career when he contemplated retirement multiple times.