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'England, Australia players available for KKR's first match'

'England, Australia players available for KKR's first match'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

England and Australia's cricketers, who will be playing in the upcoming Indian Premier League, will be available for selection for Kolkata Knight Riders' opening game on September 23, CEO Venky Mysore said.

What makes Dhoni a great captain? Dravid, Srinivasan tell us

What makes Dhoni a great captain? Dravid, Srinivasan tell us

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

'So, I mean, look, I know Dhoni quite well and I hope he hasn't changed, but I know Dhoni is probably not one to look at reams of data and statistics.'

England's Roy says postpone WT20 if players aren't able to train

England's Roy says postpone WT20 if players aren't able to train

Rediff.com4 May 2020

While Roy is eager play again, he said safety of paramount importance.

Australia restricts usage of saliva to shine cricket ball

Australia restricts usage of saliva to shine cricket ball

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Australia has restricted the usage of saliva and sweat to shine the cricket ball in wake of the coronavirus pandemic which has spread rapidly around the world. This decision has been taken under a framework released by Australia's federal government about the staged return of professional and recreational sport amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Why players may struggle to perform in empty stadiums

Why players may struggle to perform in empty stadiums

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Players depending on external stimulation will struggle in front of empty stadium, says experienced mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton

How saliva ban will affect spinners in one-day cricket

How saliva ban will affect spinners in one-day cricket

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Drift in cricketing terminology is the sideways movement in the air when a slow bowler tries to impart spin.

Aus govt likely to green light India's tour Down Under

Aus govt likely to green light India's tour Down Under

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Cricket Australia, who is undergoing financial due to global lockdown, received a boost with the government set to give the Indian team international travel exemptions.

McCullum set to take over as KKR assistant coach

McCullum set to take over as KKR assistant coach

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is returning to Kolkata Knight Riders but this time in a coaching role after being signed by the IPL side as the assistant coach.

Tom Curran will not show all his tricks in IPL

Tom Curran will not show all his tricks in IPL

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Tom Curran says he will not be showing all his tricks during the upcoming IPL keeping in mind the T20 World Cup that begins in Australia in October.

Can Anderson get to 700-wicket mark in Tests?

Can Anderson get to 700-wicket mark in Tests?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

James Anderson is far from being done after becoming the first pacer to amass 600 Test wickets and he sees no reason why he can't enter the 700-club alongside Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan even though he has hit 38.

Pujara was a huge deciding factor for India in Australia: Cummins

Pujara was a huge deciding factor for India in Australia: Cummins

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Australia pace spearhead Pat Cummins describes Cheteshwar Pujara as a 'brick wall', whose wicket he targeted once captain Virat Kohli returned home after the first Test during the recent series against India.

Having positive outlook has served me well: Buttler

Having positive outlook has served me well: Buttler

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Crawley looks like a class player: Ganguly

How Paine, Cummins changed their views on racism

How Paine, Cummins changed their views on racism

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Tim Paine said he was living with 'his head in the sand' before the Black Lives Movement

World No 1 Holder says 'don't get as much credit as I deserve'

World No 1 Holder says 'don't get as much credit as I deserve'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'I don't get caught up with it, to be honest. Journalists are there to write their stories, I am merely here to play cricket. It's always a good battle on the field when you face competitors like Stokesy, face competitors around the world'

Now, BCCI to introduce DRS in Ranji Trophy

Now, BCCI to introduce DRS in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The restricted version of DRS to be used in Ranji Trophy knockout matches will not be comprising of Hawk-Eye and UltraEdge.

Kuldeep misses Dhoni behind the stumps

Kuldeep misses Dhoni behind the stumps

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Yadav said he shares a special bond with fellow spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, whose advise he values both on and off field.

Unreal to be named with Bradman: Tendulkar

Unreal to be named with Bradman: Tendulkar

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

The only current cricketer to be named in ESPNcricinfo's all-time World XI, Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar says he finds it "unreal and extraordinary" to be placed alongside legends such as Don Bradman with whom he would have loved to play.

IPL teams 'missing a trick' by ignoring Indian coaches: Dravid

IPL teams 'missing a trick' by ignoring Indian coaches: Dravid

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Batting great Rahul Dravid is disappointed at the lack of opportunities for Indian coaches in the Indian Premier League. He feels the franchises are "missing a trick" by not involving them in their support staff.

We never spoke about Adelaide game: Sydney hero Vihari

We never spoke about Adelaide game: Sydney hero Vihari

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'We only felt that it has never happened before, I don't think it will ever happen again. It was a freak inning'

ICC to take action after fans clash at Pak-Afghan match

ICC to take action after fans clash at Pak-Afghan match

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Local media reported that the trouble started when a plane towing the message 'Justice for Balochistan' flew over the venue.

'Indian pacers make world cricket exciting'

'Indian pacers make world cricket exciting'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

The trio of Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav were almost unplayable in the two matches.

Captain Warner targets another IPL title for SunRisers

Captain Warner targets another IPL title for SunRisers

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Australia opener David Warner does not see the captaincy of IPL team SunRisers Hyderabad as a tale of "redemption" for him. Warner, who will be leading SunRisers in this year's IPL, played under the leadership of Kane Williamson last season as the left-hander was making a comeback after his one-year ban for his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal during a Test match against South Africa in 2018.

ECB spells out rules of 100-ball cricket...

ECB spells out rules of 100-ball cricket...

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Giving out the details about the rules endorsed, ECB confirmed that there would be a change of end after every 10 balls in the format.

How will IPL's foreign players return home?

How will IPL's foreign players return home?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

We will find a way to send back foreign players, says IPL chairman Brijesh Patel.

Lack of prep before ODI World Cup has Aus skipper worried

Lack of prep before ODI World Cup has Aus skipper worried

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'It's something the ICC will have to weigh up in whether the tournament goes ahead. Will every team in the competition have the opportunity to prepare adequately for a World Cup? There are still a few teams that have to go through the qualifying process so I'm not sure how that will pan out.'

Sammy drops demand for apology after SRH teammate reaches out

Sammy drops demand for apology after SRH teammate reaches out

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'Don't get me wrong I'm not condoning what was done/said. I'm saying let's use this opportunity to educate each other so it doesn't happen again. One can only apologize if he/she feels wrong about something. I'm confident & proud to be black. That will never change'.

It will be great to see de Villiers play in T20 World Cup: Rhodes

It will be great to see de Villiers play in T20 World Cup: Rhodes

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

South Africa must do anything to win the T20 World Cup to held later this year, including exploring the option of bringing back the great AB de Villiers from retirement, former player Jonty Rhodes said. The 36-year-old de Villiers hasn't played international cricket for nearly two years, having announced his retirement in May 2018. It was later revealed that he made an offer to play the 50-over World Cup last year, but was turned down by the national selectors.

'IPL is a huge part of year for lot of players'

'IPL is a huge part of year for lot of players'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Pacer Josh Hazlewood has hinted they may be better off playing in the IPL instead of Australian domestic cricket, considering the league's success in moulding decent cricketers into "much better players". Hazlewood, who plays for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, is one of the one few Australian players who turn out in all three formats of the game and is part of the enlarged 26-man squad that was named last week.

Action remodelled, Pakistan's Ajmal in hope of one last tango

Action remodelled, Pakistan's Ajmal in hope of one last tango

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

I will leave cricket with this (new) action. If I am not effective, I will step aside and leave...

Here's why WI trio declined to tour England

Here's why WI trio declined to tour England

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'We were never going to force or try to coerce and we didn't ask them to reconsider.'

'Kohli is a funny man, knows cricket inside out'

'Kohli is a funny man, knows cricket inside out'

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Virat Kohli is one "funny man" having the whole of India on his back, says former ICC elite panel umpire Ian Gould, who also appreciated the modern-day great's timely change in behavioural approach.

Time to remove Kohli from RCB captaincy: Gambhir

Time to remove Kohli from RCB captaincy: Gambhir

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Former India opener and two-time IPL champion skipper Gautam Gambhir believes Virat Kohli's non-performance as Royal Challengers Bangalore captain should lead to his removal from the hot seat as it is now a question of accountability.

#Didyouknow: Mahela Jayawardene wanted to be a fast bowler

#Didyouknow: Mahela Jayawardene wanted to be a fast bowler

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

At the peak of Mahela Jayawardene's career, international cricket was flooded with world-class bowlers, something many feel is not the case now.

Will World Test championship revive the longest format of cricket?

Will World Test championship revive the longest format of cricket?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'We are trying to see whether Test championship can generate interest'

'Criminalising match-fixing in India will be single-most-effective move for cricket'

'Criminalising match-fixing in India will be single-most-effective move for cricket'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Legal experts have been advocating for years the need to criminalise match-fixing in India, the lack of which has meant that the hands of authorities have been tied when it comes to investigating corruption in the popular sport.

Mumbai Indians go from strength to strength as IPL hat-trick beckons

Mumbai Indians go from strength to strength as IPL hat-trick beckons

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Mumbai get the money-spinning tournament rolling in Chennai on Friday, just four months after claiming their second successive title, with a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, led by India captain Virat Kohli.

Meet Mashrafe Mortaza the politician

Meet Mashrafe Mortaza the politician

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Mashrafe Mortaza is all set to contest the 11th parliamentary elections of the country on ruling party Awami League's ticket.

Sacked SL captain Mathews dropped for England ODIs

Sacked SL captain Mathews dropped for England ODIs

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews was on Wednesday dropped from their limited-overs squad to face England next month, two days after the country's cricket board asked him to relinquish his captaincy in the shorter formats of the game.

What makes Jayawardene a successful coach

What makes Jayawardene a successful coach

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'We try to make everybody involved in the processes. The thing with Mumbai is that a lot of guys have a lot of experience. There are very few young guys -- about three or four -- but those guys also have played a lot of first-class cricket and are mature players.'

AB de Villiers ruled out of T20I series

AB de Villiers ruled out of T20I series

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

AB de Villiers ruled out of the three-match T20I series due to a knee injury