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Sports has lost one of its greatest: Sachin mourns Maradona

Sports has lost one of its greatest: Sachin mourns Maradona

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

"Football and the world of sports has lost one of its greatest players today. Rest in Peace Diego Maradona! You shall be missed," Tendulkar tweeted.

Time for Lakshya Sen to work on his variations

Time for Lakshya Sen to work on his variations

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Lakshya Sen has been in incredible form in the last six months.

Gambhir hails India's 'greatest match-winner'

Gambhir hails India's 'greatest match-winner'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

On the 22nd anniversary of Anil Kumble's 10-wicket haul in a single Test innings, Gautam Gambhir labels the former leg spinner the "greatest match-winner" India ever had.

'Simply, the best player in the history of football'

'Simply, the best player in the history of football'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Reactions to the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday.

Padukone launches badminton coaching program in Mumbai

Padukone launches badminton coaching program in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Asked whether they could take help from former players like Gandhe, Padukone said, "We will definitely make use of all the ex-players also, depending on the availability of their time.

Why India did not pick Shami for Asia Cup...

Why India did not pick Shami for Asia Cup...

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Australian legend Ricky Ponting feels Mohammed Shami's strength lies in the longest format and there are better quick bowlers in India's T20 set up, weighing in on his absence from the Asia Cup squad.

Warner reckons Mankading is 'spirit of cricket issue'

Warner reckons Mankading is 'spirit of cricket issue'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

England fast bowler Stuart Broad has also endorsed Warner's views.

The emergence of keeper-captains in IPL...

The emergence of keeper-captains in IPL...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Four out of eight franchises will be captained by wicket-keepers and Buttler feels the credit should go to Dhoni for setting the trend.

Bio-secure protocols should be a little bit more logical: Holding

Bio-secure protocols should be a little bit more logical: Holding

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Pace legend Michael Holding questioned the England and Wales Cricket Board's bio-secure protocol to tackle the COVID-19 threat after England pacer Jofra Archer breached it ahead of the ongoing second Test against the West Indies in Manchester.

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

As Sachin Tendulkar completes his 50th birthday, an A-Z listing about the 'Little Master'.

Black Lives Matter: Why cricketers should be talking about it

Black Lives Matter: Why cricketers should be talking about it

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

"We should certainly be talking about it," said Australian batting great Ricky Ponting

Don't think I'd be alive if I grew up in UK: Holding

Don't think I'd be alive if I grew up in UK: Holding

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The 67-year-old Jamaican legend said how his sister found one of the chapters difficult to read as it takes a toll on anyone's emotions.

John Edrich, Robin Jackman pass into the ages

John Edrich, Robin Jackman pass into the ages

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

John Edrich scored a triple Test hundred and over 100 first class hundreds in a magnificent career.

Cricketers who broke their century drought in 2022

Cricketers who broke their century drought in 2022

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Let us look at the batters who finally managed to hit three figures after a prolonged period of time.

James Anderson breaks Glenn McGrath's record

James Anderson breaks Glenn McGrath's record

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Star England paceman James Anderson has broken Australian legend Glenn McGrath's record for number of wickets by a pacer in home conditions. Anderson, who claimed four wickets in England's thumping victory against Pakistan in the second Test, has now 291 wickets at home. The England pacer overcomes McGrath's long-standing record of 289 wickets that he took in Australia.

Djokovic looking forward to return to Australian Open

Djokovic looking forward to return to Australian Open

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Novak Djokovic said on Friday he would like to return to play in Australia again despite being deported from the country earlier this year

Sensational Saina sails into All England finals

Sensational Saina sails into All England finals

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

London Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal scripted history by reaching the finals of the prestigious All England Badminton Championship with a straight-game victory over Sun Yu of China in the women's singles competition in Birmingham.

Sangakkara says Hardik can handle tough transition

Sangakkara says Hardik can handle tough transition

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

"Now captaincy on the field can be a different thing. To read moments, win moments and strategize, you have to be sharp, and I think Hardik has all ingredients to be a good captain.

Bishan Bedi and Intikhab Alam relive old times at Kartapur

Bishan Bedi and Intikhab Alam relive old times at Kartapur

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

But COVID struck and then his health deteriorated as he underwent a heart surgery which was followed by a brain surgery last year.

The IPL brand just got more powerful!

The IPL brand just got more powerful!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Former England captain Michal Vaughan talks of the power dynamics that theT20 tournament will hold, while Australia spin legend and former captain of Rajasthan Royals, Shane Warne reckons IPL makes cricket second most popular sport in the world.

SEE: Sachin, Yuvi, Rohit's heartfelt Father's Day post

SEE: Sachin, Yuvi, Rohit's heartfelt Father's Day post

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

'Every child's first hero is his father. I was no different. Even today, I remember what he taught me'

Gavaskar expresses regret over ill-timed comment on Warne

Gavaskar expresses regret over ill-timed comment on Warne

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

The timing of Sunil Gavaskar's comments upset some of Shane Warne's legion of Indian fans, particularly his suggestion that the Australian's lifestyle had contributed to his early death.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Dutch down Qatar to top Group A

FIFA World Cup PIX: Dutch down Qatar to top Group A

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the Group A match played between the Netherlands and Qatar on Tuesday.

'Gavaskar's contribution to Indian cricket is unparalleled'

'Gavaskar's contribution to Indian cricket is unparalleled'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Birthday wishes poured in from the cricketing world for the iconic Sunil Gavaskar, who turned 71 on Friday. From the great Sachin Tendulkar to Sanjay Manjrekar to to VVS Laxman, many cricketers took to Twitter to wish their cricketing hero.

Meet the man who brought down 'the legend and his ego'

Meet the man who brought down 'the legend and his ego'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Since winning the first of his record 17 Grand Slam titles on Centre Court in 2003, no one had managed to eject grasscourt master Roger Federer from Wimbledon before the quarter-finals. On Wednesday, Sergiy Stakhovsky wiped the smile off the Swiss's face after evicting him from his own back yard.

'India have a machine to manufacture youngsters'

'India have a machine to manufacture youngsters'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'When the youngsters of the team perform so well,' Inzy pointed out, 'then it leaves no choice for the seniors to up their level.'

Tendulkar credits IPL for developing India's bench strength

Tendulkar credits IPL for developing India's bench strength

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar on Friday credited the Indian Premier League for helping develop India's bench strength, saying the current lot has benefitted by constantly playing against world-class performers in the T20 league.

'Welcome to Manchester': How Australia were taunted

'Welcome to Manchester': How Australia were taunted

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Australia were taunted ahead of the fourth Ashes Test against England with a giant billboard of Ben Stokes saying 'Welcome to Manchester' outside the team hotel on Wednesday.

Why McGrath is not in favour of four-day Tests

Why McGrath is not in favour of four-day Tests

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Australia pace legend Glenn McGrath termed himself a traditionalist and said he is dead against the idea of shortening the five-day game to a four-day affair as proposed by the ICC. The International Cricket Council is considering introduction of four-day Tests as part of the World Test Championships from 2023, an idea which is supported by Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts.

Veda thanks BCCI for support

Veda thanks BCCI for support

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'Have been tough last month for me and family and I'd like to sincerely thank the @BCCI & Mr @JayShah sir for calling me few days back and extending support in these unprecedented times.'

Michael Holding announces retirement from commentary

Michael Holding announces retirement from commentary

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The legendary Michael Holding, one of the fiercest pacers and one of the most respected voices in world cricket, has called time on his illustrious career as a commentator and broadcaster.

Tendulkar welcomes new rule on Mankading; unfair says Broad

Tendulkar welcomes new rule on Mankading; unfair says Broad

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

'New rules have been introduced in cricket by MCC committee and I am quite supportive of couple of them'

After Saha, Ishant out of reckoning?

After Saha, Ishant out of reckoning?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Has the long due transition phase kicked in for India's Test team?

'Players win or lose matches, not coaches!'

'Players win or lose matches, not coaches!'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Australian great Ian Chappell does not understand all the fuss over the resignation of Justin Langer, saying it is the captain and players who win matches not the coach.

Check out Tendulkar's IPL 2022 Best XI

Check out Tendulkar's IPL 2022 Best XI

Rediff.com31 May 2022

India's legend Sachin Tendulkar revealed his 'performance-based' best XI from IPL 2022, hailing Gujarat Titans' triumphant skipper Hardik Pandya as 'the standout captain this season'.

'Players must retrain brain to adopt virus measures'

'Players must retrain brain to adopt virus measures'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Several pace bowlers have voiced concerns about the potential ban, which they fear would restrict their ability to generate swing, but England captain Joe Root said it could make his bowlers even more accurate.

Warne wants to go on a date with...

Warne wants to go on a date with...

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Angelina Jolie....

Windies great Sir Everton Weekes dies at 95

Windies great Sir Everton Weekes dies at 95

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'He was literally a founding father of our cricket. May he rest in peace'

Holding asks Virat Kohli to 'tone down a bit'

Holding asks Virat Kohli to 'tone down a bit'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Holding said Kohli need to relax a little a bit

WTC Final: Gavaskar defends Pujara's slow batting

WTC Final: Gavaskar defends Pujara's slow batting

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Gavaskar pointed out the slow approach from the New Zealand players batted in the summit clash as the conditions were not very suitable for batting.