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De Villiers, Barty To Tee Off In June

De Villiers, Barty To Tee Off In June

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Cricket legend A B de Villiers is set to pick up a set of golf clubs and tee off with former tennis World No 1 Ashleigh Barty at the Icons Series golf event in the US.

ICC ODI World Cup Trophy tour launched in stratospheric fashion!

ICC ODI World Cup Trophy tour launched in stratospheric fashion!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy Tour kicked off in spectacular style, launching 120,000 feet above the Earth.

It's June 25 Again For Kapil's Devils!

It's June 25 Again For Kapil's Devils!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

To celebrate India's glorious World Cup win on June 25, 1983, Paymentz launch The 1983 World Cup Opus exactly 39 years later.

Clare Connor takes charge as MCC's first female president

Clare Connor takes charge as MCC's first female president

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Connor's nomination was announced by her predecessor, Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara, at the Annual General Meeting last year but she had to wait for a year to take charge due to COVID-19.

India in England salutes Test cricket

India in England salutes Test cricket

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

The England-India series has brought the bowler back into what has been turned into a batsman's game, says Aakar Patel.

Sourav Ganguly felicitated by British Parliament

Sourav Ganguly felicitated by British Parliament

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The Indian cricket legend was felicitated on the same date July 13 when he led India to Natwest final win in 2002

Pakistan legend Abbas' shocking claims about COVID-19

Pakistan legend Abbas' shocking claims about COVID-19

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The complete lack of live action due to the COVID-19 pandemic is a 'good break' for modern cricketers spending most of their time on the road, feels legendary Pakistan batsman Zaheer Aabbas. He was supposed to be with his wife in London, but got stuck in Karachi due to the travel ban in the wake of the virus outbreak.

1st ODI PIX: Smriti wins it for India, Jhulan rolls back time

1st ODI PIX: Smriti wins it for India, Jhulan rolls back time

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Mandhana (91 off 99 balls) literally drove and pulled her way before missing out on a deserving sixth WODI hundred by nine runs.

Why Yuvraj Singh is an ODI legend

Why Yuvraj Singh is an ODI legend

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta brings all Yuvraj Singh's numbers from different formats of cricket.

England need Pietersen to win Ashes: Warne

England need Pietersen to win Ashes: Warne

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Australian legend Shane Warne believes England have no chance of regaining the Ashes without Kevin Pietersen, who is a doubtful starter for the series owing to his Achilles heel.

England captain Gerrard tags WAGs as distractions. Do you agree?

England captain Gerrard tags WAGs as distractions. Do you agree?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

England football captain Steven Gerrard has banned his hot and sexy wife Alex Curran from going with the team to the FIFA World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Liverpool legend has reportedly tagged players' wives and girlfriends (WAGS) 'a distraction'.

ICC chairmanship not in my hands: Ganguly

ICC chairmanship not in my hands: Ganguly

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

In a 16-member board, the candidate needs just nine votes from the directors to get elected.

India have world's best spinners to trouble England: Kumble

India have world's best spinners to trouble England: Kumble

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Indian team boasts of world's best spinners and it has enough experience in both bowling and batting to outwit hosts England during the upcoming series, said former coach Anil Kumble.

'I would not play Bumrah in England'

'I would not play Bumrah in England'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

West Indies legend Michael Holding analyses India's showing in the just-concluded Test series against South Africa.

'Shock and agony': Reactions to Warne's sudden death

'Shock and agony': Reactions to Warne's sudden death

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Sports world expressed shock and agony over Warne's sudden demise. Here are some reactions:

When in Paris, THIS is what Anushka does!

When in Paris, THIS is what Anushka does!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The stars love to regale their social media followers with fabulous pictures of their travels!

Former Pakistan skipper Akram reveals addiction to cocaine

Former Pakistan skipper Akram reveals addiction to cocaine

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Former Pakistan skipper and fast bowling legend Wasim Akram has opened up on his struggle with a cocaine addiction after his cricket career ended, in his upcoming autobiography Sultan: A Memoir.

Focus on batters as India aim to seal ODI series vs West Indies

Focus on batters as India aim to seal ODI series vs West Indies

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

India will aim to take an unassailable lead in the three-match series when it faces a below-par West Indies in the second ODI, in Barbados, on Saturday.

Kohli's love for Test cricket bodes well for format: KP

Kohli's love for Test cricket bodes well for format: KP

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'...That's why he puts so much importance on this format and at a time when Test cricket needs all the love it can get'

Wrecker-in-chief Yasir reveals Warne helped him against England

Wrecker-in-chief Yasir reveals Warne helped him against England

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah has revealed that spin legend Shane Warne's useful tips helped him dismantle England batting line-up and clinched the three-match Test series 2-0 in the United Arab Emirates.

Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Family, sportspeople and entertainers bid farewell to Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne at a private funeral held at his hometown in Melbourne on Sunday.

'England can surpass Aussie team of late 90s'

'England can surpass Aussie team of late 90s'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Spin legend Shane Warne feels that the world number one side England have the capability to surpass the outstanding bunch of Australian players of the late 1990s and early 2000s and dominate the world.

Vettori backs Ashwin for T20 WC success

Vettori backs Ashwin for T20 WC success

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The former left-arm spin legend further said the key to success for a spinner in Australia is to bowl more topspin and get bounce like the way Nathan Lyon does for the home side.

Langer hits out at 'bull**** politics' in Cricket Australia

Langer hits out at 'bull**** politics' in Cricket Australia

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The day after quitting his job, Langer had a heated conversation with Freudenstein.

The legend of Martin Crowe

The legend of Martin Crowe

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The cricketing life of Martin Crowe, who passed into the ages on March 3.

PIX: Wimbledon champ Alcaraz proves he's the real deal

PIX: Wimbledon champ Alcaraz proves he's the real deal

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz ended Novak Djokovic's reign to usher in a new era at Wimbledon -- a win that was being trumpeted as the changing of the guard in men's tennis.

'Tendulkar and Warne's Legends T20 league could be risky'

'Tendulkar and Warne's Legends T20 league could be risky'

Rediff.com16 May 2015

The Twenty20 league mooted by Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and spin champion Shane Warne could be a risky proposition.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Monday, August 8

CWG 2022: How India fared on Monday, August 8

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes' showing on the concluding day of the Commonwealth Games.

King of Queen's, Alcaraz is World No 1!

King of Queen's, Alcaraz is World No 1!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

It was only Alcaraz's third tournament on grass, but the way he marched through the draw augurs well for his prospects at Wimbledon, where he will be seeded number one.

Salim Durani: People's man who could oblige with 'Sixerrrrr'

Salim Durani: People's man who could oblige with 'Sixerrrrr'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Salim Durani was the 'people's man', whose impact can never be quantified by the 29 Test matches that he played over 13 years between 1960 to 1973, or the 1200-plus runs he scored and 75 wickets he took with his mean left-arm spin.

Women's Asia Cup: Favourites India look to carry ODI momentum

Women's Asia Cup: Favourites India look to carry ODI momentum

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The Indian team would be desperate to move on from the Mankading incident and focus on the Asia Cup.

IPL 2023: Will Markram turn it around for Sunrisers?

IPL 2023: Will Markram turn it around for Sunrisers?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Ahead of the 2023 IPL season, let's take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of the Aiden Markram-led Sunrisers Hyderabad.

DK's lunch date with Sunny G

DK's lunch date with Sunny G

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'Lunch date with the legend!' DK posted on his Facebook page.

Flower, Pietersen crucial to England's success: Lee

Flower, Pietersen crucial to England's success: Lee

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Australian pace legend Brett Lee has reportedly backed England coach Andy Flower and batsman Kevin Pietersen, saying both are crucial for the nation's success.

Mithali Raj makes record sixth World Cup appearance

Mithali Raj makes record sixth World Cup appearance

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

India captain Mithali Raj became the first woman, and only the third cricketer ever, to appear at six ICC Women's Cricket World Cups.

Anderson equals Kumble's tally of 619 Test wickets

Anderson equals Kumble's tally of 619 Test wickets

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Veteran England pacer James Anderson on Thursday equalled Indian spin legend Anil Kumble's tally of 619 Test wickets during the ongoing first Test against India in Nottingham.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt up for auction 'not the one'

Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt up for auction 'not the one'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Diego Maradona passed away on November 25, 2020. He was 60 when he breathed his last.

Jayawardene picks batter who can dethrone Test star Root

Jayawardene picks batter who can dethrone Test star Root

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

'I would put my money on him at least for a little while to hold to all three but there are some good quality players around who will keep pushing him.'

'If I had 20 mins with him...' Sunny offers to help Kohli

'If I had 20 mins with him...' Sunny offers to help Kohli

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'...Again, just because he is not amongst the runs, there is this anxiety to play at every delivery because that is what batters feel, they have got to score.'

Check out ex-India coach Shastri's new assignment!

Check out ex-India coach Shastri's new assignment!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has been roped in as the Commissioner of the Legends League Cricket (LLC), a professional event for retired players that is set to take off next year.