Join cricket expert Harsha Bhogle for an exclusive live chat on rediff.com
Join cricket expert Harsha Bhogle for an exclusive live chat on rediff.com
Pathum Nissanka's journey from a tsunami-hit childhood in Kalutara to a match-winning T20 World Cup century is a story of sacrifice, faith and fearless batting against Australia.
'Not sure whether I will be going, fingers crossed.'
The once familiar sight of nimble-footed, whippywristed Indian batters dominating spin looks a distant memory, replaced by the horror of watching South Africa off-spinner Simon Harmer wreak havoc by taking 17 wickets over the two Tests.
When Harsha Bhogle came on the Rediff Chat on Thursday evening, thousands of readers couldn't have enough of him -- and Harsha didn't disappoint them. For those who couldn't make it to the chat, we present excerpts
Hazlewood, who was snapped up for a hefty Rs 12.50 crore at the auction, has been a cornerstone of RCB's bowling attack this season, claiming 18 wickets in just 10 matches.
'We're witnessing the rise of a phenom.'
Kishan's gesture had MI skipper Hardik Pandya -- who had appealed half-heartedly -- pat the left-hander on his helmet and shoulders.
None more eye-catching than Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who posted on X, "Woke up to watch an 8th grader play in the IPL!!!! What a debut."
MI eventually fell short by 31 runs but Rohit's fans could not be contained in a stadium that was drenched in an orange hue...
Siraj now has 203 international wickets in 101 matches, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar, who had 201 wickets in his career.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is gearing up for IPL 2023 and we were zapped by his bulging biceps at one of the net sessions in Chennai.
Jemimah Rodrigues produced a sensational knock that included 14 fours as India pulled off the biggest successful chase in women's ODI history with nine balls to spare.
Cameras captured him looking downcast while walking back to the pavilion and later appearing close to tears in the dressing room.
'Watching him bat this innings is like watching the MCC coaching manual in action.'
Pathan slammed the Pakistan skipper for his knock and felt that Babar didn't help his team's cause.
Joe Root now finds himself second only to Tendulkar in the list of all-time Test run-getters as he reflected on the Indian maestro's legacy his own journey as a youngster inspired by the Indian icon.
'Sunny Gavaskar is very mischievous, Harsha Bhogle is like a schoolboy," sports broadcaster Alan Wilkins tells Rediff.com/Norma Godinho in an exclusive interview.
On day two of IPL 2025, 24-year-old Vignesh Puthur left teammates and spectators in awe with a performance that showed class and maturity.
'If Virat talks about personal reasons, there must be a very good reason for that.'
'The pressure can be telling and I think that's the kind of pressure the Indian team is currently experiencing with everyone wanting them to win the Asia Cup and the World Cup.'
Advertising legend Piyush Pandey has passed away. He was 70. The news of Piyush Pandey's demise was shared by columnist Suhel Seth on X on Friday morning.
'How about a Duke ball, a ball with a more pronounced seam, that allows more lateral movement and ensures batters can't just hit through the line at will?'
It's raining stars at Mukesh Ambani's Ganpati party!
'It depends on how Gujarat Titans can use that situation. But remember that GT are not bad playing a 150-160 game.'
An illuminating conversation with Chandu Borde, 90, one of India's finest cricketers in the 1960s.
'His phenomenal run continues, high time the world starts talking about his strengths.'
Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli and Mahesh Bhupathi were among those who exercised their franchise and urged citizens to fulfill their duty.
'Tried to hit the seam as much as I could, and tried to be as clear as I could with my execution and it all came out well so I felt happy.'
India may have had a terrible Australian summer so far, but commentator Harsha Bhogle said that putting in hard-yards against the No 1 ODI side would have certainly made the 'Men in Blue' battle-ready for the cricket World Cup.
Put into bat, Abhishek's onslaught propelled India to their highest powerplay score of 95 studded with 16 boundaries.
Harshit Rana's debut as a concussion substitute became a central talking point, overshadowing India's series-clinching 15-run victory and its unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.
Cricket lovers across the globe flooded social media to celebrate the Indian cricket team and congratulate the Rohit Sharma-led squad on winning the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, March 9.
Designers Manish Malhotra and Shaina NC and the Cancer Patients Aid Association held the annual 'Caring With Style' fashion show to raise money for children suffering from cancer.
Former Australia spin ace Shane Warne talks about his IPL journey and experience as captain of Rajasthan Royals.
'Watching Virat Kohli master the chase with remarkable consistency is becoming a routine for us.'
Following India's massive collapse and eventual 1-3 Test series loss against England on Sunday the chatter was loud on Twitter. Former cricketers to India cricket fans, no one spared the Indian team for their dismal showing. Here are some tweets that made a lot of noise and grabbed our attention...
