News for 'Greatest Finisher of All Times'

Hamilton wants to put the fun back in Ferrari

Hamilton wants to put the fun back in Ferrari

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'I just want to enjoy the team I've always dreamed of driving for. Now it's about time to move those things aside and focus on the pure love of it.'

2-2 a fair reflection of cracking series: McCullum

2-2 a fair reflection of cracking series: McCullum

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

"That is the best five-match Test series I have ever been a part of and witnessed," says England head coach McCullum.

Kohli@37: The staggering stats of India's run king

Kohli@37: The staggering stats of India's run king

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

At 37, the numbers behind his all-format dominance reveal not just longevity but an unmatched hunger for excellence.

Starc eyes WC 2027 spot while Tests remain a priority

Starc eyes WC 2027 spot while Tests remain a priority

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

'If I wasn't going to be in the frame for 2027 then I didn't want to hold up the spot. I still feel like I've got plenty to offer that ODI team.'

Diane Keaton Had My Heart

Diane Keaton Had My Heart

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

This weekend, we lost Diane Keaton, that piece of American heart, Hollywood's darling hummingbird. Thank God she is still alive in her films. Aseem Chhabra on the Hollywood star he was in love with.

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

England V India 2025 Will Be Talked About For Years

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Across five fiercely contested Tests, more than 7,000 runs were scored, including a record-equalling 21 individual centuries. Every match stretched into a gripping fifth day. The sun shone, the stands were full, and the cricket -- emotional, enthralling, and endlessly unpredictable -- captured imaginations around the world.

India Will Remember These Pujara Knocks

India Will Remember These Pujara Knocks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara was the cornerstone of the Indian batting line-up in Tests, featuring in 103 matches in which he scored 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60, with 19 centuries.

'Rohit Always Puts The Team Above Everything'

'Rohit Always Puts The Team Above Everything'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'He will have no problems playing under any captain, he will still give his 100 percent for the team.'

'One of the greatest ever T20 innings'

'One of the greatest ever T20 innings'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Buttler, who initially struggled this season, rediscovered his golden touch with a batting masterclass.

Narine, probably the greatest bowler in IPL history: Gambhir

Narine, probably the greatest bowler in IPL history: Gambhir

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir rates Sunil Narine as one the greatest bowler in the history of IPL.

India's 5 Memorable T20 Wins Vs Pakistan

India's 5 Memorable T20 Wins Vs Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

India enjoy a dominant 9-3 win loss record against Pakistan in T20 Internationals, including a 7-1 margin in T20 World Cups.

500 Games, 200 Goals, 1 Icon... Jamie Vardy

500 Games, 200 Goals, 1 Icon... Jamie Vardy

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Vardy will leave Leicester at the end of the season, with the 38-year-old former England international set to play his final game for the club

Extra spinner or pacer? India's dilemma for Asia Cup opener

Extra spinner or pacer? India's dilemma for Asia Cup opener

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Since he took over, head coach Gautam Gambhir has stressed on multi-skilled players across formats, especially those who can add batting depth.

The Day India Shocked the World: Reliving 1983 at Lord's

The Day India Shocked the World: Reliving 1983 at Lord's

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

India marked one of the greatest days in cricket history as they lifted the ICC ODI World Cup for the first time in England on June 25, 1983.

'I Smiled Each Time Amitabh Slipped'

'I Smiled Each Time Amitabh Slipped'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Rajesh Khanna: 'When I saw Namak Haram at a trial at Liberty cinema, I knew my time was up.' I told Hrishida, "Here is the superstar of tomorrow".'

Tottenham sack Postecoglou, two weeks after Europa League glory

Tottenham sack Postecoglou, two weeks after Europa League glory

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Ange Postecoglou ultimately paid the price for an horrendous English Premier League season which saw Tottenham finish 17th.

Caravaggio And Djokovic Reshaped The Light

Caravaggio And Djokovic Reshaped The Light

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Both Caravaggio and Djokovic entered worlds ruled by giants, shattered conventions with defiance, and redefined greatness within the rigid lines of their craft. One with a brush, the other with a racquet but both turned their tools into instruments of disruption. And ultimate greatness.

Masai Russell runs second-fastest 100m hurdles in history

Masai Russell runs second-fastest 100m hurdles in history

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Olympic gold medalist Masai Russell set an American record in the 100m hurdles at the Grand Slam Track meet in Miami on Friday, breaking the tape in 12.17 seconds for the second-fastest time ever recorded in the event.

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

From Rajkot's maidans to cricket's grandest arenas, Cheteshwar Pujara carved a niche as the bedrock of India's Test side. He is one of only 14 Indians to feature in more than 100 Tests, and his innings often defined India's most memorable triumphs.

Dukes boss hits back at ball criticism in Lord's Test

Dukes boss hits back at ball criticism in Lord's Test

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

'The players can criticise my cricket ball. Can I criticise them for the bad shot or the bad ball? Long hop. You know what I mean? You've got to be sensible.'

'I'll do whatever it takes to win for Punjab'

'I'll do whatever it takes to win for Punjab'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh is preparing for the upcoming IPL season with a focus on countering the 'familiarity factor' and improving his game.

Chopra begins DL campaign in Doha with aim to regain javelin title

Chopra begins DL campaign in Doha with aim to regain javelin title

Rediff.com15 May 2025

National record-holders Gulveer Singh and Parul Chaudhary are also competing in the men's 5000m and women's 3000m steeplechase events respectively, making this the country maximum representation ever in a DL event.

'We are on a journey to becoming a great Australian team'

'We are on a journey to becoming a great Australian team'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Australia finished second in the league table during the 2023-25 WTC cycle, behind South Africa, having claimed 67.54 per cent of the points on offer to them.

Shastri's Fab 5: Icons Who Redefined Indian Cricket

Shastri's Fab 5: Icons Who Redefined Indian Cricket

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

On the podcast, Shastri named Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli in his top five.

The Greatest Teachers In My Life

The Greatest Teachers In My Life

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

A Ganesh Nadar shares the unforgettable lessons his teachers have taught him.

Salute India's Greatest Sailor!

Salute India's Greatest Sailor!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Retired from the Indian Navy, his passage in the Golden Globe Race wasn't easy. Although he kept himself in the basket of race leaders, the position revealed little of what he was actually enduring. Shyam Menon captures the drama of Abhilash Tomy's incredible solo voyage across the world.

Kohli has turned Indian cricketers into 'out and out' athletes: KP

Kohli has turned Indian cricketers into 'out and out' athletes: KP

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday said fitness freak Virat Kohli has turned his teammates into "out and out athletes" and called him the man responsible for an incredible turnaround in Indian cricket.

India set for world's first archery league

India set for world's first archery league

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Indian Archery League set for October launch; Lee gets SAI approval as India coach

'Rohit's had a funny Test career, successful but not stellar'

'Rohit's had a funny Test career, successful but not stellar'

Rediff.com11 May 2025

But with his form questionable, Artherton asked if Rohit's retirement was personal call or one forced because of a lean patch -- in his final eight Tests, Rohit scored164 runs with just one half century.

Check out this Sen-sation's 'greatest comeback'

Check out this Sen-sation's 'greatest comeback'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Lakshya Sen said the win against reigning All England Champion Li Shi Feng gives him confidence and belief in the Olympic qualification year.

50 Years On: Relive India's 1975 hockey World Cup title

50 Years On: Relive India's 1975 hockey World Cup title

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

March 15, 2025, Saturday, marks the 50th anniversary of India's landmark victory over Pakistan in the final of the 1975 hockey World Cup.

IPL Comeback King: How Shreyas Iyer Silenced Critics

IPL Comeback King: How Shreyas Iyer Silenced Critics

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

In IPL 2025's most intense knockout clash, he produced one of the tournament's finest innings -- an unbeaten 87 that carried Punjab Kings to their first final since 2014.

Need of the hour for Rahul -- arrest inconsistencies

Need of the hour for Rahul -- arrest inconsistencies

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

It is now-or-never for the now senior-most superstar batter to produce an all-timer series that justifies his talent.

Ashes: 'Goal is to become one of the greatest...'

Ashes: 'Goal is to become one of the greatest...'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

With the Ashes set to get underway, Australian players reflected on the prestigious series and their aim for the upcoming tournament.

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Arsenal snapped a season-long jinx against Newcastle United with a nervy 1-0 win in their last Premier League home game on Sunday.

'Maybe the worst team in the history of Manchester United'

'Maybe the worst team in the history of Manchester United'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

It is the first time since 1989-90 that Manchester United have lost 10 of their first 22 games of the league season.

Srikanth's Resurgence: A Tale of Resolve, Discipline

Srikanth's Resurgence: A Tale of Resolve, Discipline

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Srikanth's Malaysia run shows he belongs at the top

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.

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

From boos to cheers: Hardik's '360 degree turnaround'

From boos to cheers: Hardik's '360 degree turnaround'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Hardik Pandya can expect a friendly reception from the fans at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2025 after playing crucial roles in India's T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy triumphs.