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Arshdeep happy, but not satisfied with his performance

Arshdeep happy, but not satisfied with his performance

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Arshdeep Singh has taken just three wickets from nine IPL games so far, but the Punjab Kings pacer's performance in the death overs is phenomenal, forcing many cricket pundits to call for his inclusion in India's T20 World Cup squad.

South Africa coach Boucher charged with gross misconduct

South Africa coach Boucher charged with gross misconduct

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Allegations of racism were levelled against Boucher by his former Proteas teammate, Paul Adams.

'South African cricket will welcome Dhoni with open arms'

'South African cricket will welcome Dhoni with open arms'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Contracted and domestic Indian players are not allowed to participate in any other T20 leagues except the IPL, and it remains a contentious issue.

The VAR debate still rages on

The VAR debate still rages on

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Former Scotland midfielder Graeme Souness said FIFA needed to be more transparent over VAR decisions.

De Villiers mulls T20 World Cup return

De Villiers mulls T20 World Cup return

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'There's a lot that needs to happen before that becomes reality, but I would love to'

Kohli's decision is personal; BCCI respects it: Ganguly

Kohli's decision is personal; BCCI respects it: Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly lauded Virat Kohli for taking the team forward in all forms of cricket during his stint as India skipper, but said his decision to quit Test captaincy was a personal one.

South Africa focused on beating India despite off-field woes

South Africa focused on beating India despite off-field woes

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Elgar appeared to give his backing to Boucher after former Test spinner Paul Adams said he had been called a "brown shit" in a South Africa team song during his time in the side, including by former wicket-keeper Boucher, who has since apologised.

Smith backs Ganguly to lead ICC post-COVID-19 pandemic

Smith backs Ganguly to lead ICC post-COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Graeme Smith's backing of Sourav Ganguly comes right after former England captain David Gower's comments that former India captain has right political acumen to become ICC president

Kiwi bowling coach Jurgensen to stay till Test series against India

Kiwi bowling coach Jurgensen to stay till Test series against India

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

New Zealand bowling coach Shane Jurgensen will stay on with the team for the full tour of India later this year rather than returning to the country following the T20I series as initially planned.

India to tour South Africa for all-format series in December-January

India to tour South Africa for all-format series in December-January

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

India will tour South Africa for an all-format series in December-January, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Thursday. According to the itinerary announced by CSA, India is set to play three Test matches, as many ODIs and four T20Is during the tour.

'Mental strain' of leading India taking toll on Rohit?

'Mental strain' of leading India taking toll on Rohit?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Rohit has not been at his best with the bat and Smith wondered if it has to do with him leading the country across formats.

'Hope Kohli celebrates his 100th Test with a hundred'

'Hope Kohli celebrates his 100th Test with a hundred'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

'Look at what he has achieved in all format of the game, not just Test cricket, where he has been fabulous.'

South Africa tour to West Indies on hold indefinitely

South Africa tour to West Indies on hold indefinitely

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

South Africa's director of cricket Graeme Smith does not expect the national team to be back in action until November at the earliest and confirmed the scheduled tour of West Indies has been postponed indefinitely. Cricket West Indies chief executive Johnny Grave said last week they are hopeful of hosting South Africa in September for either two Tests or five T20 Internationals, but Smith has made clear that will not happen.

What Langer felt while giving Hick news of sacking

What Langer felt while giving Hick news of sacking

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Former Test opener Langer urged the board and the players union to thrash out their differences behind "closed doors".

What makes England favourites against India?

What makes England favourites against India?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

'You are going to face an England team where Joe Root is back to his absolute best, where Oliver Pope is playing his best-ever for England. Ben Stokes has amalgamated the team and got playing in an ultra-positive and rock and roll fashion.'

Virat Kohli falls prey to Adil Rashid yet again

Virat Kohli falls prey to Adil Rashid yet again

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Adil Rashid dismissed Kohli for the ninth time in international cricket

Vaughan calls to South African greats to help Proteas

Vaughan calls to South African greats to help Proteas

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

India completed a 3-0 series whitewash of South Africa with a comprehensive innings and 202 runs win in the final Test in Ranchi on Tuesday. The Proteas were no match to the hosts as they suffered two innings defeats in the three-match Test series.

'Really envy Virat Kohli's energy level on and off field'

'Really envy Virat Kohli's energy level on and off field'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Ravichandran Ashwin said Virat Kohli plays with "his heart on his sleeve" and the latter's energy as a team leader is also contagious.

Another feather in the hat for double centurion Root

Another feather in the hat for double centurion Root

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Becomes 1st batsman to score a double ton in 100th Test.

Smith's tips for South Africa ahead of India clash

Smith's tips for South Africa ahead of India clash

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Former skipper Graeme Smith on Friday dropped in at South Africa's training session, continuing an interesting trend of ex-captains visiting their teams with bagful of wisdom ahead of matches against India.

Newcastle urge fans not to wear Arabic attire at games

Newcastle urge fans not to wear Arabic attire at games

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Equality and inclusion group Kick It Out are reportedly planning to offer education workshops in Newcastle to supporters to explain how impersonating Arabs could be considered be racist or culturally insensitive.

Shane Warne has a solution for the Aussies

Shane Warne has a solution for the Aussies

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Australia has a lot of great cricketers and it is time to replace under-fire batting coach Graeme Hick with one of them, said spin legend Shane Warne.

Reverse swing will be a big factor in 1st Test: Tendulkar

Reverse swing will be a big factor in 1st Test: Tendulkar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Tendulkar also felt that Leach doesn't vary his pace a lot which will be required on tracks offer turn.

Astounding Images from Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Astounding Images from Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Over 340,000 images from 211 territories were submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards 2022 and over 156,000 were entered into the Professional competition - the highest number of entries in the history of the Awards.

Gavaskar likens 'phenomenal' Kohli to Miandad

Gavaskar likens 'phenomenal' Kohli to Miandad

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Kohli holds the record for most Test appearances as India Test captain (68) and he also holds the record for most Test wins by an Indian captain (40). Only Graeme Smith, Ricky Ponting, and Steve Waugh have won more matches than Kohli as captain in Test cricket.

Kumble@50: Check out the spin legend's career highlights

Kumble@50: Check out the spin legend's career highlights

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

On the occasion of his 50th birthday, a look at Anil Kumble's amazing career!

Mark Boucher set to be interim coach of South Africa

Mark Boucher set to be interim coach of South Africa

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

South Africa is going through one of its toughest phases both on and off the field. Mark Boucher is set to be the interim coach of the South Africa

Why PGA Tour has suspended 17 players

Why PGA Tour has suspended 17 players

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Players who join the LIV series that threatens to blow apart men's professional golf, are no longer eligible to participate in PGA Tour events

India-SA Tests: How both teams fare

India-SA Tests: How both teams fare

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Rajneesh Gupta throws up all the numbers from Test encounters between India and South Africa.

Kohli fastest to 5000 Test runs as captain

Kohli fastest to 5000 Test runs as captain

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Kohli is the sixth captain to reach the 5000-run mark.

Broad, Anderson eye one last Ashes tilt before retirement

Broad, Anderson eye one last Ashes tilt before retirement

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Commenting on the batsman who troubled them most, both named former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith.

US lawmakers batter Big Tech CEOs on issue of competition

US lawmakers batter Big Tech CEOs on issue of competition

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The CEOs of four tech giants -- Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google -- appeared before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law on Wednesday to address concerns that their businesses may be harming competition.

Will Ganguly replace Manohar as ICC chairman?

Will Ganguly replace Manohar as ICC chairman?

Rediff.com27 May 2020

International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Shashank Manohar is to step down when his term ends this year, the governing body said on Wednesday. The ICC is set to discuss the process to elect its new chief at its board meeting on Thursday with media reports saying that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief Colin Graves is favourite to fill the post.

Erwee ton gives South Africa flying start in 2nd NZ Test

Erwee ton gives South Africa flying start in 2nd NZ Test

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Rookie opener Sarel Erwee savoured a maiden century as South Africa dominated day one of the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch to be 238 for three at the close on Friday.

Injured Panyangara out of India series, Cremer named captain

Injured Panyangara out of India series, Cremer named captain

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Medium pacer Tinashe Panyangara has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series and three T20 internationals against India with a back injury, while Graeme Cremer returned to lead the side in both forms of the game. The 30-year-old Panyangara will not be part of the three ODIs and three T20Is owing to a back injury, according to 'ESPNcricinfo'. Taurai Muzarabani, who has played six ODIs and seven T20Is, was picked in Panyangara's place. Though he was sacked as captain, Hamilton Masakadza retained his place in both sides. Graeme Cremer, who missed the 2016 World T20 with injury, returned and will lead both squads of 18 men each.

Rajasthan Royals to launch cricket academy in UAE

Rajasthan Royals to launch cricket academy in UAE

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Rajasthan will become the first IPL franchise to start an academy in the United Arab Emirates.

KP shares Dravid's email to help Sibley, Crawley tackle spin

KP shares Dravid's email to help Sibley, Crawley tackle spin

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

When Pietersen was struggling against spinners and the batsman opted to reach out to Dravid for some advice.

Elgar, Bavuma to lead South Africa as De Kock steps aside

Elgar, Bavuma to lead South Africa as De Kock steps aside

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Bavuma will captain the team to the 2021 and 2022 Twenty20 World Cups, as well as the 50-over World Cup in 2023. Elgar has been handed the reins for the next cycle of the ICC Test Championship that will run up until mid-2023.

South Africa pull out of women's tour to England

South Africa pull out of women's tour to England

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Cricket South Africa made the announcement on Tuesday, saying players would continue train in their own provinces having failed to meet up for a planned camp on Sunday.

We've made no commitment on South Africa tour: BCCI

We've made no commitment on South Africa tour: BCCI

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The senior BCCI office-bearer said that unless the government clears international travel, BCCI won't be in a position to make a commitment to any country.