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Pink Ball Test: 'Mithali's team held all aces'

Pink Ball Test: 'Mithali's team held all aces'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Australia women's coach Matthew Mott admitted that his team were kept under the pump all through the Test and 'we never really got back in the game'.

Gavaskar surprised by 'noise' at Jadeja substitution

Gavaskar surprised by 'noise' at Jadeja substitution

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Later, India captain Virat Kohli said Jadeja, who was subsequently ruled out of the remainder of the series, was dizzy after the head knock.

Bangladesh star Shakib banned for 3 games, fined $ 5800

Bangladesh star Shakib banned for 3 games, fined $ 5800

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Shakib tendered an unconditional apology on his official Facebook page, but his act of trying to damage match property is as good as Level III offence.

Boost for India as Ishant starts bowling full tilt at NCA

Boost for India as Ishant starts bowling full tilt at NCA

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Ishant Sharma bowled full tilt at the National Cricket Academy with an aim to get fit for India's four-match Test series in Australia,

IPL 2020: 'Raina will be back with CSK squad'

IPL 2020: 'Raina will be back with CSK squad'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Deep Dasgupta said Raina might be back in the UAE to join the Yellow Army.

Paine has a message for spectators at Gabba

Paine has a message for spectators at Gabba

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The problems in the hotel didn't for once affect their focus on the Test match ahead.

Why Williamson is 'frustrated' ahead of T20 World Cup

Why Williamson is 'frustrated' ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson on Thursday described his hamstring injury a 'minor' one but admitted that an elbow niggle is affecting his grip.

Finch backs Warner to open in T20 WC despite IPL woes

Finch backs Warner to open in T20 WC despite IPL woes

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Australia's limited-overs' captain Aaron Finch is confident his opening partner at the T20 World Cup, in Oman and the UAE from October 17, will do well despite being dropped by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL this year.

Chappell acknowledges skills in India's bowling reserves

Chappell acknowledges skills in India's bowling reserves

Rediff.com23 May 2021

'Modern fast bowlers do a lot of varied training in order to prepare for the demands of constant cricket, but still the injuries continue to pile up. Fast bowlers in the past concentrated more on running and bowling a lot in the nets to gain their match fitness.'

Warner opens up about life in a bio-bubble

Warner opens up about life in a bio-bubble

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

David Warner said that 'moving from one bio-bubble to another is quite a challenge'.

How Dhoni's tips helped Natarajan improve his bowling

How Dhoni's tips helped Natarajan improve his bowling

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Left-arm yorker specialist Thangarasu Natarajan says former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's advice to bowl slow bouncers and cutters during his breakout IPL season last year helped him get better at his craft.

Team India gets nod to train during quarantine in Sydney

Team India gets nod to train during quarantine in Sydney

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Sydney and Canberra are set to host the white-ball leg of India's tour of Australia after the New South Wales government allowed the visiting team to train during its mandatory quarantine upon arrival.

Banned Shakib set to return to training from September

Banned Shakib set to return to training from September

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Shakib Al Hasan was banned for two years, one year of it suspended, for failing to report corrupt approaches by an alleged Indian bookie during the Indian Premier League.

Rashid corroborates accusations of racism against Vaughan

Rashid corroborates accusations of racism against Vaughan

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Rafiq had made allegations of institutional racism against Yorkshire, whom Vaughan formerly captained and Rashid still plays for. He had claimed that Vaughan said to a group of the team's Asian players that there were "too many of you lot, we need to do something about it" before a match in 2009.

Meet the first American to play in the IPL

Meet the first American to play in the IPL

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Ali Khan was part of the Trinbago Knight Riders who won this year's Caribbean Premier League.

Pietersen terms CSA crisis 'catastrophic', 'horror show'

Pietersen terms CSA crisis 'catastrophic', 'horror show'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Taking to Twitter, the South African-born Pietersen wrote, "Goodness me! What's happening to cricket in SA is catastrophic."

Bangladesh cricketers resume training amid pandemic

Bangladesh cricketers resume training amid pandemic

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Only one trainer is allowed with the cricketer inside the stadium with both using separate water bottles, seats and toilets.

Vettori donates part of salary to Bangladesh board staffers

Vettori donates part of salary to Bangladesh board staffers

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The amount that the 41-year-old former spin-bowling all-rounder has decided to donate was not disclosed in the report.

How IPL has helped England's Sam Curran 'enormously'

How IPL has helped England's Sam Curran 'enormously'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Playing in the Indian Premier League where he is exposed to high-pressure situations has enhanced all-rounder Sam Curran's white-ball skills, according to stand-in England head coach Graham Thorpe.

And Captain of the year award goes to...

And Captain of the year award goes to...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

India Test skipper Virat Kohli has been named as the 'Captain of the Year'.

Cricket: Australia hit by more COVID cases in Pakistan

Cricket: Australia hit by more COVID cases in Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Collingwood 'amazed' by questions about Root's captaincy

COVID-19 impact: Pay cut for Klusener as Afghanistan slashes salaries

COVID-19 impact: Pay cut for Klusener as Afghanistan slashes salaries

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The salaries could be slashed by 50 per cent if Afghanistan's June tour of Zimbabwe is cancelled as the Cricket Board (ACB) is finding it difficult to manage costs.

May shift T20 WC to UAE due to COVID-19 situation: BCCI secretary Shah

May shift T20 WC to UAE due to COVID-19 situation: BCCI secretary Shah

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Saturday said the T20 World Cup may have to be shifted from India to the United Arab Emirates due to the COVID-19 situation.

Gayle pulls out of Caribbean Premier League

Gayle pulls out of Caribbean Premier League

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The 40-year-old was signed by St. Lucia Zouks as one of the marquee players outside the draft in the US$130,000 - US$160,000 price bracket in April.

India to tour Sri Lanka for three ODIs and three T20Is

India to tour Sri Lanka for three ODIs and three T20Is

Rediff.com11 May 2021

India's white-ball team will be arriving in Sri Lanka on July 5 and they will head back home on July 28.

'Kohli should be appointed spokesperson for Tests'

'Kohli should be appointed spokesperson for Tests'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell wants the world's leading players to converge and decide on a structure that needs to be built to save the future of Test cricket, with India skipper Virat Kohli as their designated "spokesperson".

Malinga may miss first few IPL games due to personal reasons

Malinga may miss first few IPL games due to personal reasons

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Veteran Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga is likely to miss the first few games for Mumbai Indians in the upcoming IPL due to personal reasons.

Confident Rahane a bowler's captain, says Ishant

Confident Rahane a bowler's captain, says Ishant

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Ajinkya Rahane is a 'bowler's captain' whose calm leadership will come in handy in India's bid to bounce back in the four-Test series against Australia, seamer Ishant Sharma said.

Do homework before signing up for overseas leagues: ACA to players

Do homework before signing up for overseas leagues: ACA to players

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Todd Greenberg has asked its players to do their 'homework' and consider the risks involved before signing overseas T20 deals

Warne slammed for racial slur at Pujara

Warne slammed for racial slur at Pujara

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'Shane Warne is sick. He was an incredible cricketer but his lack of sensitivity & ignorance on a lot of occasions is baffling.'

'Not every guy has to have a six-pack to be successful in cricket'

'Not every guy has to have a six-pack to be successful in cricket'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'It's unfair to compare different people. He's a guy who will always come and be a power hitter and hit it a long way'

Root is an unimaginative captain: Chappell

Root is an unimaginative captain: Chappell

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

'There's a difference between a captain who consults and one who is uncertain; dithering is a bad look for a captain. There are times in Australia when a captain has to be imaginative in order to force the issue and this is not one of Root's strengths.'

Lord's Test: Southee feels Kiwis can 'push' for win on day five

Lord's Test: Southee feels Kiwis can 'push' for win on day five

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

At stumps on Day Four, New Zealand's second innings score read 62/2 and the visitors have extended their lead to 165 runs. For the Kiwis, Tom Latham (30*) and Neil Wagner (2*) are unbeaten at the crease.

Sri Lanka, UAE to be India's back up for 2021 World T20: Report

Sri Lanka, UAE to be India's back up for 2021 World T20: Report

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates are the two back-up countries being zeroed in on by the ICC, in case India is unable to host next year's T20 World Cup. While there is still one year to go before the mega event which was set to be held in Australia this year but got postponed due to rising cases of COVID-19 and inability of the host country to manage 16 teams.

Why Aussie coach Langer won't ignore his critics

Why Aussie coach Langer won't ignore his critics

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Australian media cited sources saying that some senior cricketers are annoyed with Langer's micro-management within the Australian camp.

Gambhir questions Suryakumar's omission in third T20

Gambhir questions Suryakumar's omission in third T20

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

The omission of Suryakumar Yadav irked Gambhir who wants the team management to give the Mumbai batsman a consistent run.

Bio-bubble stay in India made Eng spinner Bess 'hate cricket'

Bio-bubble stay in India made Eng spinner Bess 'hate cricket'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

After spending around seven weeks inside the bio-bubble in India, the 23-year-old Bess is currently involved in the county season, looking to rediscover his form with Yorkshire.

India delay call on Sri Lanka tour amid travel restrictions

India delay call on Sri Lanka tour amid travel restrictions

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will wait for more clarity on international travel restrictions before making a call on the limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka in July, a top board official said. Virat Kohli's team are scheduled to play three One-Day Internationals and the same number of Twenty20 Internationals in Sri Lanka but the series is under threat due to measures imposed to battle the coronavirus pandemic.

Pathan says won't be playing in Lankan Premier League

Pathan says won't be playing in Lankan Premier League

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Monday said he hasn't confirmed his availability in any franchise-based T20 league at this stage, refuting reports that he could participate in the inaugural Lanka Premier League, starting on August 28.

Irfan Pathan set to play in Lanka Premier League

Irfan Pathan set to play in Lanka Premier League

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan could be one of the biggest attractions in the inaugural Lanka Premier League (LPL) as he is among the 70 foreign players who have expressed interest in competing in the event starting August 28.