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Neeraj wins historic javelin throw gold at CWG, heartbreak in other events

Neeraj wins historic javelin throw gold at CWG, heartbreak in other events

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Neeraj Chopra, on Saturday, became the first Indian javelin thrower to claim a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, with a season's best effort of 86.47m in the final, in Gold Coast.

Clarke dedicates World Cup triumph to 'little brother' Hughes

Clarke dedicates World Cup triumph to 'little brother' Hughes

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Michael Clarke signed off from One-day cricket on a high on Sunday after his team beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the World Cup final at the MCG and fittingly dedicated the triumph to Philip Hughes, who tragically lost his life in a freak on-field accident.

'You want to push that few extra miles but the body decides not to respond'

'You want to push that few extra miles but the body decides not to respond'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

As I was training for the upcoming season, it dawned on me that my shoulder may not last the rigours of bowling nearly eighteen overs a day, and that's when I knew it was time, says Zaheer Khan after his retirement from international cricket.

I can be frontline spinner for Aussies against India: Maxwell

I can be frontline spinner for Aussies against India: Maxwell

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

With the Sydney Cricket Ground wicket known for assisting spinners, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell says he is ready to play the role of frontline spinner in World Cup semi-final against India.

World Cup Blogs: Dark side of the Sachin superfan

World Cup Blogs: Dark side of the Sachin superfan

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

A selection of musings from around the cricket World Cup

Dhawan to keep things simple as he eyes top form in Asia Cup, WT20

Dhawan to keep things simple as he eyes top form in Asia Cup, WT20

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Hoping to carry his great run of form to the Asia Cup and World T20, India opener Shikhar Dhawan has said keeping things simple and "doing the basics right" has worked in his favour.

Should the TOSS be dumped in Test cricket?

Should the TOSS be dumped in Test cricket?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Steve Waugh has backed calls from fellow former Australia captain Ricky Ponting and West Indies great Michael Holding for cricket chiefs to rid Test cricket of the toss.

Kumble, Tendulkar, Bhajji laud India's win against SA

Kumble, Tendulkar, Bhajji laud India's win against SA

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

As India broke a long-standing World Cup jinx against South Africa in Melbourne, appreciation and congratulatory messages poured in from the cricket fraternity which hailed the team's "terrific" all-round performance in front of a packed MCG.

Will Sportsman of Year award prove lucky for skipper McCullum?

Will Sportsman of Year award prove lucky for skipper McCullum?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Brendon McCullum hoped his winning the Sportsman of the Year award would give his team mates a massive boost.

Williamson leads New Zealand charge with century

Williamson leads New Zealand charge with century

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Kane Williamson hit a fourth Test hundred to put New Zealand on top on the first day of their opening Test against Bangladesh on Wednesday. The visitors, who chose to bat after winning the toss, reached 280 for five at stumps with the last two wickets falling in the last two overs of the day on a slow and low surface in Chittagong.

VVS Laxman on coach Chappell and the 'only controversy' of his career

VVS Laxman on coach Chappell and the 'only controversy' of his career

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

'He was brusque and abrasive, highly opinionated and rigid in his thinking. His man-management skills were non-existent. He quickly sowed further seeds of discontent in an already diffident team...I will always respect Greg Chappell the batsman. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for Greg Chappell the coach'

Wriddhi Saha, a good replacement for Dhoni

Wriddhi Saha, a good replacement for Dhoni

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

'When he gets more confident with the bat, you will see him developing into a batter more than a batter-'keeper.'

Shahryar Khan upset with India's response to reviving cricket ties

Shahryar Khan upset with India's response to reviving cricket ties

Rediff.com23 May 2015

The PCB chairman Shahryar Khan has expressed disappointment over BCCI's lukewarm response to the resumption of the bilateral ties between the two countries.

Ever heard of red and yellow cards in cricket?

Ever heard of red and yellow cards in cricket?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Cricket Wellington is reportedly considering introducing rugby-style red and yellow cards as it has become concerned about players' abuse of umpires.

Ganguly's contributions highest in Sehwag's decorated career

Ganguly's contributions highest in Sehwag's decorated career

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The 37-year-old also said that he would always remain thankful to Ganguly for backing and giving him the opportunity during his Test debut against South Africa in 2001.

Expect fireworks from Maxwell in county cricket

Expect fireworks from Maxwell in county cricket

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Snubbed Maxwell eyes county cricket to fuel Test bid.

In-form Guptill earns Test recall for England tour

In-form Guptill earns Test recall for England tour

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Martin Guptill has been recalled to the New Zealand Test squad for the two-match tour of England after the top-order batsman finished top scorer at the recent 50-over cricket World Cup.

Australia 'switched on' for knockout stage

Australia 'switched on' for knockout stage

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke is pleased with whatever batting opportunity he and his teammates had against Scotland on Saturday and said every member of the squad was 'switched on' for the knockout stage of the World Cup.

Quick-fire Australia romp past Scotland

Quick-fire Australia romp past Scotland

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Australia finished second in Pool A after Mitchell Starc bowled the World Cup co-hosts to a seven-wicket victory against Scotland in a match that lasted just 41 overs at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, on Saturday.

Vote! World Cup's most stylish uniforms

Vote! World Cup's most stylish uniforms

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Which country has the most stylish uniform of them all? Tell us! :-)

Question my performance but not my desire: Clarke

Question my performance but not my desire: Clarke

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke has hit out at critics who have questioned his desire in the wake of his poor run of form during the current Ashes Test series.

Chaos reigns at Eden even as Rohit Sharma not allowed to inspect pitch

Chaos reigns at Eden even as Rohit Sharma not allowed to inspect pitch

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Whenever there is an international match at the EdenGardens, its curator Prabir Mukherjee finds himself in the news for all the wrong reasons. This time the septuagenarian finds himself in the eye of the storm for denying India's star batsman Rohit Sharma a chance to have a look at the wicket.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

'With Kohli as captain, everybody in the team is aggressive'

'With Kohli as captain, everybody in the team is aggressive'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Wriddhiman Saha was effusive in his praise for India's new Test captain Virat Kohli and said the team was all fired up under the elegant Delhi batsman.

Windies tighten grip on Kiwis in second Test

Windies tighten grip on Kiwis in second Test

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Jermaine Blackwood completed a half-century on debut to put West Indies in control of the second test against New Zealand in Trinidad on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Jamaican celebrated his call up to the test team with a well-crafted 63 at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain.

World Cup: Don't want to comment on our chances until I am selected, says Kamran

World Cup: Don't want to comment on our chances until I am selected, says Kamran

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Out-of-favour Pakistan cricketers Kamran Akmal and Shoaib Malik minced no words in making it clear that they are not happy with the treatment meted out to them.

Finally, Salman Butt admits to spot fixing

Finally, Salman Butt admits to spot fixing

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Pakistan's banned former captain Salman Butt has finally admitted his unconditional involvement in the spot fixing scandal that shook world cricket in 2010 in a bid to get some relaxation from the International Cricket Council (ICC) when his five-year ban ends in September.

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.

New Zealand's Otago Volts whip Pakistan's Faisalabad Wolves

New Zealand's Otago Volts whip Pakistan's Faisalabad Wolves

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Skipper Brendon McCullum led from the front, smashing an unbeaten 83, as Otago Volts from New Zealand beat Pakistan's Faisalabad Wolves by eight wickets in a qualifying round match of the Champions League Twenty20 in Mohali on Tuesday.

Stump-hoarding Dhoni eyes more memorabilia at World T20

Stump-hoarding Dhoni eyes more memorabilia at World T20

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has grown a reputation as a notorious hoarder of souvenir stumps and considering India's imperious form going into the World Twenty20, few would be surprised if he adds one more to his formidable collection on April 3.

Gilchrist to reunite with Warne in MCC vs Rest of World match

Gilchrist to reunite with Warne in MCC vs Rest of World match

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Australia's most successful wicketkeeper-batsman of all-time, Adam Gilchrist, is the latest name to be added to the growing list of stars taking part in the MCC versus Rest of the World match at Lord's on July 5. Gilchrist will be reunited with former teammate Shane Warne in the Rest of the World line-up, which the spin legend will captain.

Ryder, Bracewell's bar visit gets these kids into the Kiwi side

Ryder, Bracewell's bar visit gets these kids into the Kiwi side

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

All-rounder Jimmy Neesham and batsman Tom Latham have been named in New Zealand's team for the second Test against India after Jesse Ryder and Doug Bracewell were dropped for a late night drinking session in Auckland last week.

T20 World Cup: 'Brad' pack to lead evergreen Australia

T20 World Cup: 'Brad' pack to lead evergreen Australia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Australia have opted for experience over youth in an attempt to win a maiden World Twenty20 title by selecting veterans Brad Hogg, Brad Hodge and Brad Haddin in their 15-man squad for the tournament in Bangladesh next month.

Cricket Buzz: 'Hope Pakistan players would be allowed in IPL'

Cricket Buzz: 'Hope Pakistan players would be allowed in IPL'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shahryar Khan believes the Lahore Lions' successful participation in the ongoing Champions League Twenty20 will open the Indian Premier League doors for the country's players.

Warne's life has been a bad-boy adventure

Warne's life has been a bad-boy adventure

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Shane Warne's tell-all autobiography is every bit as controversial and engrossing as his cricketing career, notes Dhruv Munjal.

Rio Olympics: A beginner's guide to rowing

Rio Olympics: A beginner's guide to rowing

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

As India's Dattu Bhokanal will be competing in the men's singles sculls rowing event fat the Rio 2016 Olympics, on Saturday, here is a beginner's guide.

Make changes or lose series 5-0, McGrath warns England

Make changes or lose series 5-0, McGrath warns England

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

England must make changes for the final two Tests or risk a 5-0 Ashes humiliation, former Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath said as his country regained the urn on Tuesday.

'We went into the 2003 World Cup with a mindset of winning every game'

'We went into the 2003 World Cup with a mindset of winning every game'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Notwithstanding India's good showing en route to the 2003 World Cup final, former batsman Damien Martyn said that it was Australia's 'self-belief' that helped them in outplaying the Sourav Ganguly-led side in the title clash.

'Warner is the reason why Australia are favourites for the World Cup'

'Warner is the reason why Australia are favourites for the World Cup'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell feels New Zealand are the dark horses even though India and South Africa will challenge Australia for the trophy.

2nd Test: New Zealand strike as Sri Lanka chase 390 for victory

2nd Test: New Zealand strike as Sri Lanka chase 390 for victory

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Kane Williamson and BJ Watling produced a world record sixth wicket partnership of 365 runs to guide New Zealand to 524 for five before captain Brendon McCullum declared their second innings closed after tea on the fourth day of the second Test.