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Why this bat is so special to Azharuddin

Why this bat is so special to Azharuddin

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Mohammad Azharuddin revealed one of his dearest possessions -- the cricket bat with which he scored a world record three centuries in his first three Test matches.

Rinku, The New Prince Of Kolkata!

Rinku, The New Prince Of Kolkata!

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Not Shah Rukh Khan. Not Andre Russell. Not Nitish Rana. Eden Gardens was cheering for KKR's new star Rinku Singh on Monday.

PHOTOS: India crush New Zealand to reclaim top ranking

PHOTOS: India crush New Zealand to reclaim top ranking

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

India crushed New Zealand by 178 runs in the second Test on Monday to clinch the three-match series and reclaim top spot in the world rankings from Pakistan.

Stats: The rise of Rahane and Pujara vs New Zealand

Stats: The rise of Rahane and Pujara vs New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Check out the statistical highlights on Day 1 of the second Test between India and New Zealand.

IPL 2022 play-offs in Ahmedabad, Kolkata: BCCI

IPL 2022 play-offs in Ahmedabad, Kolkata: BCCI

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said Kolkata and Ahmedabad will host the IPL 2022 play-off matches, while the three-team Women's challenger T20 tournament will be held in Lucknow from May 24th to 28th.

The Costly Flops of IPL 2025

The Costly Flops of IPL 2025

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Here's a look at the biggest disappointments of IPL 2025 -- the players who've cost crores but delivered crumbs.

KKR Vs RR: Who Took The Best Catch? VOTE!

KKR Vs RR: Who Took The Best Catch? VOTE!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Was Avesh Khan's catch the best of the night?

'Sourav Ganguly has been one of the greatest captains of India'

'Sourav Ganguly has been one of the greatest captains of India'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Former India captain and chief selector K Srikkanth has hoped that some of the Cricket Association of Bengal's annual awardees would make the cut and lead India like Sourav Ganguly.

IPL auction: Harbhajan, Yuvraj, Gambhir's last chance to impress

IPL auction: Harbhajan, Yuvraj, Gambhir's last chance to impress

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

India's old warhorses like Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh will look to impress the Indian Premier League franchises when they take the field in the Super League stage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament, starting in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Ranji final: Unadkat, Sakariya send Bengal crashing

Ranji final: Unadkat, Sakariya send Bengal crashing

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Bengal's dream of winning a Ranji Trophy after more than three decades suffered a setback as the left-arm Saurashtra pace duo of Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya rattled the home team's top-order, bundling them out for a paltry 174 on the opening day of the summit clash in Kolkata on Thursday.

Pujara, third Indian to bat on all 5 days of a Test

Pujara, third Indian to bat on all 5 days of a Test

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The 29-year-old, who entered an exclusive club on Day 5 of the ongoing Test, came in to bat at the crease after opener KL Rahul was dismissed off the first delivery of the match on the opening day.

I have to show that I deserve this chance: Gill

I have to show that I deserve this chance: Gill

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Excited about his much-anticipated T20 International debut in the upcoming tour of New Zealand, young opener Shubman Gill wants to show that he belongs at the top level.

'Shah Rukh Khan has made a huge impact, very understanding'

'Shah Rukh Khan has made a huge impact, very understanding'

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders wrist spinner Varun Chakravarthy on Friday said team owner Shah Rukh Khan has made a "huge impact" with his motivational speeches when the chips were down in the ongoing IPL.

IPL: Injured Mayank Yadav to miss Delhi Capitals tie?

IPL: Injured Mayank Yadav to miss Delhi Capitals tie?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Mayank, who made his IPL debut against Punjab Kings this season, had taken six wickets from two matches before limping out in the third game.

Pat Cummins to captain SRH in IPL 2024

Pat Cummins to captain SRH in IPL 2024

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Australia's ODI World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins was named as the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad for IPL 2024.

Narine yet to get BCCI's approval for IPL

Narine yet to get BCCI's approval for IPL

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Kolkata Knight Riders trump card spinner Sunil Narine checked into the city but did not come for the IPL franchise's first practice session here for the apparent reason that he is yet to get a BCCI go-ahead for his suspect bowling action.

Captain Krunal lauds LSG's fighting spirit: 'We never gave up'

Captain Krunal lauds LSG's fighting spirit: 'We never gave up'

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Lucknow Super Giants captain Krunal Pandya lauded his side's fighting spirit after their thrilling one-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders that took them to the IPL play-offs on Saturday.

Avishek Dalmiya elected CAB president unopposed

Avishek Dalmiya elected CAB president unopposed

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

The CAB president's post was lying vacant after former India captain Sourav Ganguly took over the reins of the BCCI.

Tiwary hails DRS use for Bengal-Saurashtra Ranji final

Tiwary hails DRS use for Bengal-Saurashtra Ranji final

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

This is the first time DRS will be implemented in a Ranji Trophy final and both teams will get three reviews in each innings. This comes after last season's final between Madhya Pradesh and Mumbai was mired in controversy.

Ganguly files nomination for second stint as CAB chief

Ganguly files nomination for second stint as CAB chief

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The former India captain was the president from 2015 to 2019 before moving to the BCCI. The CAB polls are scheduled to be held on October 31.

KKR Vs PBKS: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

KKR Vs PBKS: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The standout catches from the match.

'Stats are going out of the window'

'Stats are going out of the window'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

'Very pleasing. Most importantly the win, cricket has turned to baseball isn't it? We're delighted with the two points.'

With run-rate on mind, 'grateful' Jaiswal makes quick work of KKR total

With run-rate on mind, 'grateful' Jaiswal makes quick work of KKR total

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'The winning shot was a great feeling, I wanted to finish the game and winning the game has been my motto. I'm blessed and grateful, I'm trying my best.'

Crucial to have a clear plan against Russell: Boult

Crucial to have a clear plan against Russell: Boult

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Speaking on Rajasthan Royals' current form, the bowler said, "We have had some great games. I always believe it (T20) is a momentum game, it is time to flip that momentum."

Chahar sustains hamstring pull, may miss SL series

Chahar sustains hamstring pull, may miss SL series

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Deepak Chahar, who was in fine rhythm and got two early wickets, was seen hobbling up in his run-up for the last delivery of his second over and limping off the field.

IPL's most expensive flop? KKR boss defends Starc

IPL's most expensive flop? KKR boss defends Starc

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'Mitchell Starc is a superstar, don't think of him from investment standpoint'

Stats: Inconsistent Kohli has not had the best year

Stats: Inconsistent Kohli has not had the best year

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Statistical highlights on day one of the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.

'Stay humble': Russell's advice to 'brother' Rinku

'Stay humble': Russell's advice to 'brother' Rinku

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders' premier all-rounder Andre Russell is happy that Rinku Singh has become the team's latest heartthrob.

Four India players contract COVID ahead of Windies series

Four India players contract COVID ahead of Windies series

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Opener Mayank Agarwal has been added to the squad.

PIX: Windies touch down in Ahmedabad

PIX: Windies touch down in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Having got the better of England in a T20I series at home, a confident West Indies team arrived in Ahmedabad on Wednesday morning for its upcoming limited overs series against India.

Wriddhiman Saha is back for Bengal

Wriddhiman Saha is back for Bengal

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Wriddhiman Saha is making a comeback to his home state Bengal two years after a public fallout.

PIX: India outclass New Zealand to sweep T20I series

PIX: India outclass New Zealand to sweep T20I series

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Images from the third T20 International between India and New Zealand, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Narine's dramatic transformation thanks to Gambhir

Narine's dramatic transformation thanks to Gambhir

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Rinku Singh credits Gautam Gambhir for Sunil Narine's transformation as 'specialist opener'

Under fire Babar says it's 'easy to give advice on TV'

Under fire Babar says it's 'easy to give advice on TV'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Pakistan's Babar Azam does not think the burden of captaincy has affected his batting at the World Cup and is not losing sleep over whether he will keep the job after the showpiece event.

KKR Vs LSG: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

KKR Vs LSG: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders cruised to a comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants in the first match of the Sunday double-header.

How Rahul helped Siraj plot Sri Lanka's innings fail

How Rahul helped Siraj plot Sri Lanka's innings fail

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Siraj, who played a vital role in India's win in the opening ODI at Guwahati taking two wickets, said during the innings break on Thursday that Rahul noticed that the ball had stopped doing its bit after only the first over and that a new strategy would have to be employed against the experienced batting order.

Turning Point: Kishan's blast deflates KKR

Turning Point: Kishan's blast deflates KKR

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Ishan Kishan changed the script completely with swashbuckling stroke-play in the middle overs to steer Mumbai past Kolkata in Wednesday's IPL match in Kolkata.

Samuels fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Samuels fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

West Indies' Marlon Samuels was, on Monday, fined 30 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during his side's ICC World Tweny20 India 2016 final against England at EdenGardens on Sunday.

Special prayers held ahead of Indo-Pak World T20 clash

Special prayers held ahead of Indo-Pak World T20 clash

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

The students in Lucknow's Vedic Pathshala chanted special hymns and prayed for the Indian team's victory. The kids appeared quite excited as they have been given special permission to watch on Saturday's match.

IPL PHOTOS: Kolkata Kinght Riders v Kings XI Punjab

IPL PHOTOS: Kolkata Kinght Riders v Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Images from Friday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab, in Kolkata.