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Pakistan's Fatima Sana wants to be 'Captain Cool' like Dhoni

Pakistan's Fatima Sana wants to be 'Captain Cool' like Dhoni

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Pakistan women's cricket team captain Fatima Sana draws inspiration from India's World Cup-winning skipper MS Dhoni

Why New Zealand left out Kane Williamson for West Indies ODIs

Why New Zealand left out Kane Williamson for West Indies ODIs

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Kane Williamson has decided to skip the three-match ODI series to focus on the Test series against the West Indies next month.

Temba, The Warrior Of Hope in South African Cricket

Temba, The Warrior Of Hope in South African Cricket

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

For the world, it is another victory of a cricket team, but for all those Black South Africans, who suffered during apartheid, it come as a sweet redemption.

Can Harmanpreet's India repeat 2017 magic vs Australia?

Can Harmanpreet's India repeat 2017 magic vs Australia?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

India will search for a spark of magic reminiscent of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's legendary knock eight years ago as they take on the mighty Australia in the World Cup semi-final on Thursday.

'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.'

Women's WC: India ready to lift themselves up after SA jolt

Women's WC: India ready to lift themselves up after SA jolt

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'We'll sit down and review -- see what went well, where we can improve, and how we can keep learning every day. There'll be a meeting for that. One game won't change our mindset.'

Latif reveals why India always win against Pakistan

Latif reveals why India always win against Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Emotions often get the better of his side when facing arch-rivals India, a flaw former Pakistan skipper Rashid Latif believes has cost them crucial matches in recent years.

BCCI cites govt policy amid India-Pak Asia Cup row

BCCI cites govt policy amid India-Pak Asia Cup row

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Saikia stressed that the Indian cricket board will continue to adhere to the policy formalised by the government.

India's New Era: Gill Leads, Kohli-Rohit Reunite in Perth

India's New Era: Gill Leads, Kohli-Rohit Reunite in Perth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

The cricketing ecosystem has learned to survive the prolonged absence of Kohli and Rohit -- at least in two formats -- in this interim period.

Women's World Cup: Can South Africa tame England's spinners in semis?

Women's World Cup: Can South Africa tame England's spinners in semis?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

In the league stage, South Africa suffered two heavy defeats and their batting came apart against spin in both games.

'The way they put their body on the line, love it'

'The way they put their body on the line, love it'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has lauded the energy and commitment of his teammates on the opening day of training ahead of the Asia Cup

Hosting CT is proof of Pakistan cricket's resilience: Bari

Hosting CT is proof of Pakistan cricket's resilience: Bari

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Bari said he is delighted to see the ICC Champions Trophy being held in Pakistan now and multiple teams landing in the country.

My ICC award an inspiration for Afghan youth: Omarzai

My ICC award an inspiration for Afghan youth: Omarzai

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai won the first-ever ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year Award for his war-torn country.

'It's like cancer in the system': Sammy on WI decline

'It's like cancer in the system': Sammy on WI decline

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Darren Sammy didn't mince words when he compared decline of Test cricket in the West Indies to "cancer" in the system developing over a long period of time.

Australia's Will Pucovski retires from all levels of cricket at 27

Australia's Will Pucovski retires from all levels of cricket at 27

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Will Pucovski was once seen as the future of Australian cricket as he made a half-century on his Test debut against India in 2021.

'Don't be desperate...' Jemimah cautions teammates

'Don't be desperate...' Jemimah cautions teammates

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Scary for opponents to know that we did not have a perfect match, but still winning: Rodrigues

How Jemimah's night of redemption unfolded!

How Jemimah's night of redemption unfolded!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Jemimah stood still for a moment, her eyes glistening under the floodlights. This was more than just a match-winning hundred - it was a moment of deliverance.

Green eyes full all-round role for Ashes after surgery

Green eyes full all-round role for Ashes after surgery

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Returning to the bowling crease would mark the final stage of Green's carefully looked-after return to cricket after a spinal fusion operation in Christchurch.

Brits breaks Mandhana record as SA bounce back

Brits breaks Mandhana record as SA bounce back

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'Funny enough, I'm not one for records, but when you mention Meg Lanning, I'm glad I'm above that one. As long as we are winning the games, then I'm all good.'

Fan of Sachin & Hardik, UAE lad set for India battle

Fan of Sachin & Hardik, UAE lad set for India battle

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Admirer of Tendulkar, inspired by Pandya, UAE's Alishan Sharafu ready for India challenge in Asia Cup

England pick spin-heavy squad for women's World Cup

England pick spin-heavy squad for women's World Cup

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Former captain Heather Knight was on Thursday named in a 15-member England squad for the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup and the duo of Sarah Glenn and Danni Wyatt-Hodge also returned to the side after missing the recent series against India.

'No Indian-Pakistani in UAE team, we are a family'

'No Indian-Pakistani in UAE team, we are a family'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The India-Pakistan tensions have had no impact on the bonhomie within the UAE cricket team, which is a mix of expatriates from the two countries, insisted skipper Muhammad Waseem.

Abhishek-Gill bond blooms into India's Fire & Ice act

Abhishek-Gill bond blooms into India's Fire & Ice act

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'It's really important to be very good friends off the field. When you open together, that bond matters. Sometimes you don't have to say anything in the middle.'

Women's World Cup: Knight guides England to nervy win over Bangladesh

Women's World Cup: Knight guides England to nervy win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Former captain Heather Knight guided England to a four-wicket win over a spirited Bangladesh in the Women's World Cup on Tuesday.

'No One Is Asking For India-Pakistan Tickets!'

'No One Is Asking For India-Pakistan Tickets!'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

There are many Indian fans in Dubai, who, as a mark of protest, have decided to give this match a miss.

Abhishek's six-hitting masterclass stuns teammates

Abhishek's six-hitting masterclass stuns teammates

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Abhishek Sharma's brutal yet beautiful stroke-play was the highlight of India's optional net session on Tuesday

'Warrior Mindset': Varun on Gambhir's Role in His Comeback

'Warrior Mindset': Varun on Gambhir's Role in His Comeback

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'The Asia Cup is coming up, and for the white-ball players, they have got a good break after the IPL. I did play TNPL (Tamil Nadu Premier League), but still I have got a one-month break right now.'

8 Lessons From India's World Cup Win

8 Lessons From India's World Cup Win

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

The Women in Blue did more than just win a trophy -- they proved that hard work, and believing in themselves, can turn failure into success.

Why Morkel wants more from Dube the bowler

Why Morkel wants more from Dube the bowler

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Shivam Dube remains a vital cog in India's T20 set-up and bowling coach Morne Morkel wants the Mumbai all-rounder to step up as a back-up medium pacer ahead of the T20 World Cup, in line with head coach Gautam Gambhir's philosophy of packing the XI with multi-skilled cricketers.

India is dominating cricket; that's not good: Bacher

India is dominating cricket; that's not good: Bacher

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Former Cricket South Africa president Dr Ali Bacher is not pleased that India, Australia and England are "marginalising" other boards to enjoy complete hegemony.

Steve Smith set to lead? Cummins doubtful for Perth

Steve Smith set to lead? Cummins doubtful for Perth

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Australia captain Pat Cummins said on Monday he was more likely than not to miss the first Ashes Test in Perth next month and is not absolutely certain of being fit for the second in Brisbane.

Why Pakistan flopped in ICC Champions Trophy!

Why Pakistan flopped in ICC Champions Trophy!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

It has been a forgettable campaign for Pakistan in the first global tournament to be staged in the country since 1996.

McMillan named WC-bound NZ Women assistant coach

McMillan named WC-bound NZ Women assistant coach

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

McMillan appointed White Ferns' batting, fielding coach ahead of World Cup

Cricket needs his great decision-making: Former Aus coach praises Jay Shah's appointment as ICC Chairman

"Cricket needs his great decision-making": Former Aus coach praises Jay Shah's appointment as ICC Chairman

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Former Australian coach John Buchanan on Thursday congratulated Jay Shah on becoming the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman and expressed hope that the incumbent Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary will be able to make all three formats of international cricket a priority for all in the age of T20 franchise cricket.

Four countries honoured at ICC Development Awards

Four countries honoured at ICC Development Awards

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Four countries - Netherlands, UAE, Nepal and Scotland - were recognized for their innovative efforts to grow cricket globally by winning awards at the ICC Development Awards.

Rohit axed as India's ODI captain; Gill takes over

Rohit axed as India's ODI captain; Gill takes over

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill was rewarded with the captaincy of the Indian ODI team for the upcoming tour of Australia, the BCCI announced on Saturday.

'No Point Discussing Who Missed Out'

'No Point Discussing Who Missed Out'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Sunil Gavaskar said it's time to support India's Asia Cup squad, refusing to debate Yashasvi Jaiswal's exclusion.

Ben Stokes slams ICC's over rate regulations

Ben Stokes slams ICC's over rate regulations

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Stokes' comments on the over rate came after both England and New Zealand were fined three points each from their World Test Championships tally

Trott: Afghanistan not shy of breaking new ground

Trott: Afghanistan not shy of breaking new ground

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'They are not only setting new standards for themselves but also paving the way for future players to keep pushing those boundaries.'

Gardner credits Australia's depth for match-winning World Cup ton

Gardner credits Australia's depth for match-winning World Cup ton

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Ashleigh Gardner hailed Australia's strength in depth as key to giving her the freedom to score her match-winning century against New Zealand in the women's World Cup match in Indore on Wednesday.