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Nowhere near guys like Kohli, says England's Malan

Nowhere near guys like Kohli, says England's Malan

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

England batsman Dawid Malan is not a sure starter despite averaging close to 50 in T20Is and says he can only be compared to guys like Virat Kohli if he played at least 50 games.

'Pant's spirit epitomises India's confident, attacking approach'

'Pant's spirit epitomises India's confident, attacking approach'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

'Pant was scared of... well, nothing actually'

Harmanpreet 'manipulative, undeserving captain': Mithali's manager

Harmanpreet 'manipulative, undeserving captain': Mithali's manager

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

India women's team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur faced backlash from Mithali Raj's manager.

'Self-explanatory' that other bowlers were aware of ball-tampering: Bancroft

'Self-explanatory' that other bowlers were aware of ball-tampering: Bancroft

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The trio of Bancroft, Smith and Warner were banned for their roles in the ball tampering scandal.

'IPL suspension shows game's vulnerability, T20 WC could be postponed'

'IPL suspension shows game's vulnerability, T20 WC could be postponed'

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Chappell recalled a few incidents that led to the disruption of the game in the past.

WI coach reveals he encountered racism in England

WI coach reveals he encountered racism in England

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Several cricketers, including West Indian stars like Chris Gayle and Darren Sammy, have opened up about their own experiences while voicing support to the 'Black Lives Matter' movement.

India lacked role clarity, team construction: Jayawardene

India lacked role clarity, team construction: Jayawardene

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Jayawardene credited MI and New Zealand's bowling coach Shane Bond for perfectly planning and executing India's downfall in the last match.

Would love to visit Pakistan for cricket series: Root

Would love to visit Pakistan for cricket series: Root

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

England has not toured Pakistan since 2005-06, mainly because of security concerns. The 2009 attack on Sri Lanka's team bus in Lahore resulted in no international cricket in Pakistan.

Chances of T20 World Cup improve in Australia

Chances of T20 World Cup improve in Australia

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said stadiums with a capacity below 40,000 will be allowed to house up to 10,000 fans, leaving out iconic cricket grounds like MCG, SCG and Adelaide Oval.

Wasn't involved in any match-fixing: Heath Streak

Wasn't involved in any match-fixing: Heath Streak

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Under the provisions of the Code, Streak chose to admit the charges and agreed with the sanction with the ICC in lieu of an Anti-Corruption Tribunal hearing. He will be free to resume his involvement in the game on March 28, 2029.

Pakistan's hopes rely on spin duo as Test hangs in balance

Pakistan's hopes rely on spin duo as Test hangs in balance

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Both the spinners shared six wickets between them in England's first innings which ended at 219 in 70.3 overs. The duo bowled just 21.3 overs in the first innings.

No reduction in salaries for Proteas this season

No reduction in salaries for Proteas this season

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

'In our situation, I cannot see any player getting less money this season, but going forward I can see a situation where players might have to receive less.'

'Was ashamed of myself after watching Kohli's fitness regime'

'Was ashamed of myself after watching Kohli's fitness regime'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Tamim Iqbal said that the incident happened two-three years back as he thought to himself that why he cannot do the same even when he is the same age as Kohli.

Ishant Sharma reveals turning point of his life

Ishant Sharma reveals turning point of his life

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Ishant Sharma identified an One-day International match against Australia in Mohali in October 2013 that led to a change in his approach

WTC final: How has COVID affected India's chances?

WTC final: How has COVID affected India's chances?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

WTC finalists to be decided by percentage of points earned: Report

I'm ready to play T20Is for India, says Bhajji

I'm ready to play T20Is for India, says Bhajji

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The off-spinner had last played for India in 2016 in a T20I game in the Asia Cup.

18 England bowlers to start training this week

18 England bowlers to start training this week

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Physio will observe the social distancing at each venue to accommodate the training, with coaches joining the sessions from next week.

Coronavirus: England bowlers' training session delayed

Coronavirus: England bowlers' training session delayed

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Earlier, it was established that each bowler would be using his own cricket ball as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus.

Babar Azam WANTS to adopt Imran Khan's style of captaincy

Babar Azam WANTS to adopt Imran Khan's style of captaincy

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Babar Azam was named as Pakistan ODI captain by the Cricket Board. The right-handed Azam, who has been one of the world's leading batsmen across formats over the last year, replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed

'Stokes is becoming the best all-rounder England's ever had'

'Stokes is becoming the best all-rounder England's ever had'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'It's just incredible that we've got him on our team and he's great to watch.'

Australia likely to rotate pacers for SA series

Australia likely to rotate pacers for SA series

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc along with spinner Nathan Lyon played all four Tests against India. While Cummins and Hazlewood starred with the ball, Starc and Lyon had to toil hard for wickets.

Cricket Australia to appoint 'mental health and wellbeing' expert

Cricket Australia to appoint 'mental health and wellbeing' expert

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

CA put out an advertisement for the new position of a 'Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead', who will report to the board's head of sports science and medicine Alex Kountouris.

Will Dhoni be retained as CSK captain in 2021?

Will Dhoni be retained as CSK captain in 2021?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Dhoni's future has come under scrutiny in the wake of CSK's mediocre performances in the ongoing IPL.

'WTC final against India will be like World Cup final for me'

'WTC final against India will be like World Cup final for me'

Rediff.com30 May 2021

The inaugural WTC final is scheduled to be held in Southampton from June 18-22.

'Glass found inside Archer's finger during surgery'

'Glass found inside Archer's finger during surgery'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Jofra Archer suffered a finger injury due to a freak fish tank incident before the tour of India.

Why India is likely to dominate world cricket

Why India is likely to dominate world cricket

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Ian Chappell's belief stems from India's incredible depth of talent and its success ratio of late.

Quinton de Kock named Cricketer of the Year in CSA's virtual awards

Quinton de Kock named Cricketer of the Year in CSA's virtual awards

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

This is the second time Quinton de Kock has won the Cricketer of the Year in CSA's virtual awards

Meet Raina's replacement: Ruturaj Gaikwad

Meet Raina's replacement: Ruturaj Gaikwad

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Who is Ruturaj and why has he won N Srinivasan's vote of confidence?

'What spark did Dhoni see in Jadhav, Chawla?

'What spark did Dhoni see in Jadhav, Chawla?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Kris Srikkanth hits out at CSK captain for 'wrong process of selection'.

ICC has taken it very seriously: Indian team manager on Bangladesh's aggressive celebrations

ICC has taken it very seriously: Indian team manager on Bangladesh's aggressive celebrations

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

India's under-19 cricket team manager claimed that match referee Graeme Labrooy met him and expressed regret at what transpired on the field.

I still feel weak and dizzy: Chakravarthy on COVID recovery

I still feel weak and dizzy: Chakravarthy on COVID recovery

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Varun Chakravarthy is still not fit for intense training after his recovery from COVID-19 as he is still experiencing 'weakness and dizziness'.

ICC set to persist with contentious umpire's call in DRS

ICC set to persist with contentious umpire's call in DRS

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The International Cricket Council's Cricket Committee has recommended that the concept of umpire's call rule in the Decision Review System should stay, citing that the ball-tracking technology is not going to be 100 per cent correct.

Graeme Smith could be South Africa's first director of cricket

Graeme Smith could be South Africa's first director of cricket

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Smith could emerge as the figure the embattled team looks up to for a revival in its fortunes.

Pakistan's Babar ready to go back to basics after shutdown

Pakistan's Babar ready to go back to basics after shutdown

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Pakistan's batting mainstay Babar Azam knows he might be a bit rusty after the extended break from competitive cricket during the coronavirus shutdown but he is confident his strong basics will help him quickly get back up to speed. The elegant right-hander has been cooling his heels at home since playing a Pakistan Super League match last month as professional cricket remains suspended due to the pandemic.

Rabada compares IPL bio-bubble to 'luxury prison'

Rabada compares IPL bio-bubble to 'luxury prison'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Rabada is set to enter another bio-secure bubble against visiting England in a white-ball series starting on Friday.

Why South Africa won't take the knee in England series

Why South Africa won't take the knee in England series

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada said it is a team decision to not take the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in their upcoming white-ball series against England.

Bangladesh opener Tamim pulls out of India tour

Bangladesh opener Tamim pulls out of India tour

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Senior opener Tamim Iqbal opted out of Bangladesh's upcoming tour of India as his wife is due with the couple's second child.

Bio-secure bubble makes IPL 2020 corruption free?

Bio-secure bubble makes IPL 2020 corruption free?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Even though the Indian Premier League will be played in a bio-secure bubble, Ajit Singh, head of BCCI Anti-Corruption Unit says players could be approached for corrupt practices through social media.

Gambhir offers advice for struggling Dinesh Karthik

Gambhir offers advice for struggling Dinesh Karthik

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

Dinesh Karthik has failed to produce any significant score despite batting ahead of Eoin Morgan so far in the tournament.

'South Africa won't take knee in home series against England'

'South Africa won't take knee in home series against England'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

South Africa will appear in their first international assignment since the COVID-19-induced lockdown in March when they host England for three T20Is and as many ODIs, beginning on November 27 at Newlands.