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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.

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!

WPL 2023: RCB rope in Australian Sawyer as head coach

WPL 2023: RCB rope in Australian Sawyer as head coach

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Ahead of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, Royal Challengers Bangalore named Ben Sawyer as head coach.

10 Ranji wins: The legend of Wasim Jaffer

10 Ranji wins: The legend of Wasim Jaffer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

'Winning even one Ranji Trophy title is a great achievement and to win 10 out of 10 is absolutely amazing.'

Pakistan-England ODIs must be stopped, says Kumble

Pakistan-England ODIs must be stopped, says Kumble

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Former India skipper Anil Kumble hit back at Australian captain Ricky Ponting, saying spot-fixing is not limited to subcontinent but its a worldwide problem.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville takes over at Valencia

Manchester United legend Gary Neville takes over at Valencia

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Former England and Manchester United defender Gary Neville is the new boss of Valencia -- his first managerial post.

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.

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Given that they are playing at home and will have full crowd support, India, who are in peak form and whose morale is high, will be the favourites.'

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.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

Chelsea legend Lampard ends New York stay

Chelsea legend Lampard ends New York stay

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

New York City coach Patrick Vieira saluted Frank Lampard after the former England and Chelsea midfielder announced on Monday he will be leaving the Major League Soccer team when his contract expires next month.

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.

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.

India's selection conundrum: Who will win race for fifth bowler's slot?

India's selection conundrum: Who will win race for fifth bowler's slot?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The Indian team management will be fretting over its bowling combination with Jaydev Unadkat, Mukesh Kumar and Navdeep Saini locked in a three-way fight for the third pacer's slot.

James Anderson is getting better with age...

James Anderson is getting better with age...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Dale Steyn has played down comparisons with England pace spearhead saying that the bowler seems to be getting better with age.

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.

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.

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.

After 23 years, Chelsea legend Terry hangs up his football boots

After 23 years, Chelsea legend Terry hangs up his football boots

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

The central defender has been without a club since leaving Championship (second-tier) side Aston Villa following their playoff defeat by Fulham at Wembley Stadium last season.

Want to learn from Dhoni, Bravo at CSK, says England pacer Wood

Want to learn from Dhoni, Bravo at CSK, says England pacer Wood

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

England paceman Mark Wood said he wants to pick the brains of former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo and emerge as a 'match winner' for Chennai Super Kings during the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League starting next month.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

Sangakkara on why India have failed to get going in England

Sangakkara on why India have failed to get going in England

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Former Sri Lanka captain attributes the Indian team's debacle in the first two Tests against England to lack of preparation.

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.'

Dhoni, Sehwag star in 'Cricket for Heroes' charity match

Dhoni, Sehwag star in 'Cricket for Heroes' charity match

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Mahendra Singh Dhoni scored the winning runs as Heroes XI beat Rest of the World XI by four wickets in the inaugural T20 fundraiser 'Cricket for Heroes' at the Kia Oval, in London, on Friday.

India's greatest win against England

India's greatest win against England

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

'Sachin Tendulkar got out early, we lost a few more wickets and everyone lost hope.' 'As I was walking out to bat after Tendulkar's wicket I could see people leaving the stands.' 'From that situation to win the game, it was something I will cherish forever.'

McGrath picks India, England as World Cup favourites

McGrath picks India, England as World Cup favourites

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Australia fast bowling great particularly impressed with Bumrah. 'The way he bowls his yorkers, and if there is some reverse swing, he is going to be dangerous.'

England need big changes to get to top: Warne

England need big changes to get to top: Warne

Rediff.com2 Jan 2011

Despite retaining the Ashes urn England needs to bring in huge changes to achieve their dream of becoming the best team in the world, feels Australian spin legend Shane Warne.

'Under Kohli India really took Test cricket seriously'

'Under Kohli India really took Test cricket seriously'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

India led the way in the development of Test cricket under former skipper Virat Kohli, according to South African legend Graeme Smith, who reckons only five or six countries may be playing the longest format in the coming years.

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.

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.

'You killed my country's dream but even so, all the best'

'You killed my country's dream but even so, all the best'

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Manchester United's new manager Jose Mourinho made peace with Bobby Charlton as he met the Old Trafford icon at the club's Carrington training ground.

'ODI cricket is dying a slow death'

'ODI cricket is dying a slow death'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

'There's still the World Cup, which I think is really fun but other than that...'

Shane Warne, the man who made spin sexy again

Shane Warne, the man who made spin sexy again

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Warne finished his career with 708 wickets in 145 Tests

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.

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.

Michael Vaughan takes a dig at the pitch again

Michael Vaughan takes a dig at the pitch again

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Vaughan has been quite vocal in his criticism of the pitches used in the series