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Kiwi Ravindra called-up for South Africa Test series

Kiwi Ravindra called-up for South Africa Test series

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Former captain Kane Williamson, batsman Tom Blundell and quick Kyle Jamieson, who all have hamstring issues, were selected despite doubts over their fitness.

'We did not keep the ball well enough'

'We did not keep the ball well enough'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

England manager Gareth Southgate pointed at fatigue and injuries as a reason England were unable to match Spain's control of much of the match or build on the momentum of Cole Palmer's 73rd minute equaliser after Nico Williams had put Spain ahead two minutes into the second half.

Cameron Green Suffers From Kidney Disease

Cameron Green Suffers From Kidney Disease

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'I consider myself very lucky that I'm not as affected physically by chronic kidney disease as other people who are affected by the same thing.'

Replace Dhoni as ODI skipper at your own peril, warns Gary Kirsten

Replace Dhoni as ODI skipper at your own peril, warns Gary Kirsten

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

India will make a huge mistake by removing Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the ODI captain, feels former World Cup winning coach Gary Kirsten.

Coach Dravid ends reign with World Cup high

Coach Dravid ends reign with World Cup high

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Rahul Dravid's tenure as India Head Coach, which ended gloriously with the T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados on Saturday, will remain a case study on how to be stately and understated at the same time in modern-day cricket coaching.

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Kargil@25: Lessons Learnt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's tactical and operational response demonstrated its ability to prosecute tri-service operations, even without a formal tri-service doctrine or the higher command structure needed to coordinate it, points out Ajai Shukla.

Six ex-Yorkshire players sanctioned for using racist language

Six ex-Yorkshire players sanctioned for using racist language

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Six former Yorkshire players have been sanctioned for the alleged use of racist and discriminatory language.

How Wankhede stadium shaped Virat Kohli's career

How Wankhede stadium shaped Virat Kohli's career

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

From World Cup titles to personal highs to heartbreaks, Virat Kohli witnesses it all at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium

LeBron James Makes NBA History

LeBron James Makes NBA History

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

History was made at the Los Angeles Lakers-Oklahoma City Thunder game at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, February 7, 2023

'Babar needs Rohit, Kohli's pressure handling skills'

'Babar needs Rohit, Kohli's pressure handling skills'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Latif said India have superior spinners and based on current form, Rohit Sharma's men are favourites for a win on Sunday.

US Treasuries drive RBI's bumper surplus to Centre

US Treasuries drive RBI's bumper surplus to Centre

Rediff.com31 May 2024

A combination of factors, including heavy investments in US Treasury bonds and dollar sales at a healthy profit, facilitated the Indian central bank in transferring a record surplus of Rs 2.11 trillion to the government for 2023-24 (FY24). The RBI's dollar purchases increased in FY24, supported by robust capital inflows endorsing the economy's health.

With small margins, GT keeping watch on net run rate

With small margins, GT keeping watch on net run rate

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Kirsten said Gill, who took over as GT skipper after Hardik Pandya moved to MI, has adjusted to his role well.

Kirsten expects his Pakistan team to learn from errors

Kirsten expects his Pakistan team to learn from errors

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

'As a batting unit, you can't lose as many wickets as we are losing. Players have got to take responsibility when that opportunity comes.'

Ex-England player Ballance hits century on debut for Zimbabwe

Ex-England player Ballance hits century on debut for Zimbabwe

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Gary Ballance joins Kepler Wessels as the only players to have scored centuries for two countries.

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Arsenal took the race to the final day last season and are strongly tipped to end Manchester City's dominance this time.

Gillespie has the cure for Pakistan's biggest weakness

Gillespie has the cure for Pakistan's biggest weakness

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Pakistan on Sunday appointed former Australia pace bowler Gillespie as coach of the men's Test side

Stead to continue as New Zealand coach through to 2025

Stead to continue as New Zealand coach through to 2025

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Stead, himself, urged the board in March to consider a separate limited overs head coach but on Tuesday said such a division was probably not suitable for New Zealand.

Williamson out of New Zealand's World Cup opener vs England

Williamson out of New Zealand's World Cup opener vs England

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Kane Williamson will play both of New Zealand's warm-up matches but will skip the tournament opener against England.

Augusta Masters: Bhatia, Theegala off to slow start

Augusta Masters: Bhatia, Theegala off to slow start

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Leading the Asian challenge after the first day was Korea's Byeong Hun An, who celebrated his return to the Tournament with a battling two-under 70 to share the ninth place.

Emotional Wagner retires from international cricket

Emotional Wagner retires from international cricket

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

New Zealand paceman Neil Wagner called time on his 64-Test career on Tuesday, bowing out as the nation's fifth highest wicket-taker with 260 victims after being informed he would not be selected in the upcoming series against Australia.

Nadikar Review: Tovino Thomas Aces

Nadikar Review: Tovino Thomas Aces

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The film's focus lies in humanising a larger-than-life star and breaking down his celebrity, aimed at a simplistic takedown of the 'superstar' myth, observes Arjun Menon.

EPL PIX: Sarabia helps Wolves edge Sheffield United

EPL PIX: Sarabia helps Wolves edge Sheffield United

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Wolves took the lead a minute later when Rayan Ait-Nouri's cross found Sarabia poorly marked in the middle of the box. The Spain international headed past Grbic to score his third goal in the campaign.

Ravindra, Santner recalled in NZ Test squad

Ravindra, Santner recalled in NZ Test squad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Kyle Jamieson also returns to the squad after back surgery in February in a pace attack which includes captain Tim Southee and Matt Henry, who has recovered from injury.

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Shailesh Karkera picks the Best Players at Euro 24.

New Zealand pacer Southee unlikely for World Cup?

New Zealand pacer Southee unlikely for World Cup?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee will undergo thumb surgery on Thursday and a decision on his participation in the upcoming World Cup in India will be taken next week.

Mutiny at the BBC: Lineker row causes huge crisis

Mutiny at the BBC: Lineker row causes huge crisis

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Britain's BBC faced a mounting crisis as a row over football presenter Gary Lineker's criticism of government migration policy led to a presenter mutiny.

EPL: Brighton leapfrog Man United into seventh spot

EPL: Brighton leapfrog Man United into seventh spot

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Brighton midfielder James Milner, who made his Premier League debut in 2002 at age 16, passed Ryan Giggs into second in all-time league appearances on Monday with 633 matches. He needs 20 more to equal Gareth Barry's record.

Christopher Nolan Remembers 'Dear Friend' Heath Ledger

Christopher Nolan Remembers 'Dear Friend' Heath Ledger

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

During his acceptance speech at the awards ceremony, Christopher Nolan remembered his 'dear friend' Heath Ledger, who had portrayed a negative role in his film, The Dark Knight.

Morkel, Jonty Dance To Dhol Beats

Morkel, Jonty Dance To Dhol Beats

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The Lucknow Super Giants welcome their bowling and fielding coaches while Gujarat Titans welcome their coach.

ODI World Cup: Injury blow for New Zealand as all-rounder ruled out

ODI World Cup: Injury blow for New Zealand as all-rounder ruled out

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup, New Zealand were dealt an injury blow with Michael Bracewell ruled out of the mega-event.

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

A well-informed source close to Shaheen said that the bowler was upset that not even once the PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi or the national selectors have spoken to him about their future plans as far as the captaincy or appointment of coaches is concerned.

Kirsten hopes to 'galvanise' Pak team to ICC trophies

Kirsten hopes to 'galvanise' Pak team to ICC trophies

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'I was offered the role to begin with...what is important is that I have the opportunity to work with some of the best cricketers in the world and that excites me.'

Paddy Upton To Work With Indian Men's Hockey Team

Paddy Upton To Work With Indian Men's Hockey Team

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'Mental conditioning specialist, Paddy Upton will be working closely with our Senior Men's Team ahead of their campaigns in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 and the high-stakes Hangzhou Asian Games 2023, where the team will compete for direct Olympic qualification,' Hockey India tweeted

Jamieson's arrival reshapes New Zealand's WC prospects

Jamieson's arrival reshapes New Zealand's WC prospects

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

New Zealand have summoned Kyle Jamieson to reinforce their Cricket World Cup squad in India.

The Moods In The Dugouts

The Moods In The Dugouts

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Check out the mood swings in the dugouts during the IPL 2023 game between the Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley stadium in New Delhi, April 4, 2023.

Williamson to miss Netherlands match; Southee, Ferguson set to return

Williamson to miss Netherlands match; Southee, Ferguson set to return

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

New Zealand pace duo of Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson are set to return for Monday's World Cup match against the Netherlands but regular skipper Kane Williamson will continue to sit out, head coach Gary Stead said on Sunday.

The Comeback King: Williamson's inspiring journey

The Comeback King: Williamson's inspiring journey

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Williamson set to captain NZ in World Cup after progress in injury recovery

More than happy to help Shubman in any way I can: Williamson

More than happy to help Shubman in any way I can: Williamson

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

With the IPL season set to roll on Friday, one captain who has 100 Tests under his belt is willing and ready to mentor a newbie captain who will be taking over a leadership role for the first time.

Blow for NZ: Williamson likely to miss World Cup after rupturing ACL

Blow for NZ: Williamson likely to miss World Cup after rupturing ACL

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Williamson suffered the injury while fielding for the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League last Friday and returned to New Zealand.

Williamson back in the nets; keeps hopes alive of playing in World Cup

Williamson back in the nets; keeps hopes alive of playing in World Cup

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Recovering New Zealand captain Kane Williamson returned to the net on Tuesday to face throwdowns keeping alive his faint hopes of playing the 50-overs World Cup in India later this year.