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Kohli is WT20's most valuable player!

Kohli is WT20's most valuable player!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

India's batting sensation Virat Kohli, named player of the tournament, is also the most valuable player of World T20 2016. With a fifty and two wickets, England's Joe Root is just behind him.

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

There are many interesting facts and stats about Dhoni's fabulous career.

World Cup 2023: India's XI Stunners!

World Cup 2023: India's XI Stunners!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The collective brilliance of the Indian XI in the 2023 World Cup makes a compelling case for each player to be considered for inclusion in every World XI.

'Kohli can improve his technique by looking at Babar Azam'

'Kohli can improve his technique by looking at Babar Azam'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Aaqib Javed said that India skipper Virat Kohli should look to follow Babar Azam

Windies players end standoff, 12 from WT20 squad sign new contracts

Windies players end standoff, 12 from WT20 squad sign new contracts

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The threat of West Indies being forced to field a second string side at the World Twenty20 was averted on Sunday when 12 of 13 players in the original squad signed the contracts which had caused a standoff with the board.

Sexual assault claims: DCW issues notice to sports ministry, Delhi Police

Sexual assault claims: DCW issues notice to sports ministry, Delhi Police

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Wrestler Divya Kakran defends WFI chief Brij Bhushan

World No 1 Malan attains highest ever T20 batting rating

World No 1 Malan attains highest ever T20 batting rating

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Former England captain Nasser Hussain praised Malan for his versatile style and consistency.

Shastri's winning formula: Spinners hold Key in WTC

Shastri's winning formula: Spinners hold Key in WTC

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Shastri wants both Ashwin and Jadeja in Indian playing XI for WTC Final

World Test Championship final to be played from June 18-22

World Test Championship final to be played from June 18-22

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

England to host New Zealand for two Tests in June.

Unstoppable Smith closes in on Bradman!

Unstoppable Smith closes in on Bradman!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The Australia captain is at the top of the Test rankings for almost two years. His batting average of 62.32 is second only to Don Bradman.

This England player hurt India the most!

This England player hurt India the most!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

India coach Ravi Shastri, on Friday, said that they didn't lose the Test series to a collective effort from England but to all-rounder Sam Curran's individual brilliance which became the difference at crucial junctures.

Cricketers spared 'whereabouts' in ICC code

Cricketers spared 'whereabouts' in ICC code

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

The International Cricket Council has tabled an anti-doping code it says satisfies WADA's 'whereabouts' rule but will not force many elite cricketers to provide information on their location away from the game.

Captains' Day lights up the start of T20 World Cup

Captains' Day lights up the start of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The 16 skippers made history, coming together in Melbourne for the first time at a T20 World Cup.

England captain Morgan retires from international cricket

England captain Morgan retires from international cricket

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Eoin Morgan is the all-time leading run-scorer and most-capped player for England in both ODI and T20I matches.

The Most Valuable Players in the Champions Trophy

The Most Valuable Players in the Champions Trophy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji list the 50 Most Valuable Players in the 2017 Champions Trophy.

Confident India eye ODI series win vs South Africa

Confident India eye ODI series win vs South Africa

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India, missing their top players, aim to punch above their weight and seal a memorable series victory against South Africa in the third and final ODI in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Jayawardena all praise for 'leader' Hasaranga

Jayawardena all praise for 'leader' Hasaranga

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Says his rise to the top is similar to that of Malinga.

Experimental India set for Zimbabwe ODI series sweep

Experimental India set for Zimbabwe ODI series sweep

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Having done exceedingly well to not just turn up but run roughshod over a hapless Zimbabwe on all fronts in the preceding two One-Day Internationals, India goes into the third and final match of the series knowing well that the script is unlikely to change when the teams meet again at the Harare Sports Complex on Monday.

India vs SA: Watch out for these players!

India vs SA: Watch out for these players!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The Faf du Plessis-led side would be aiming to win their third match to stay alive in the 50-over tournament.

Elgar ready for 'massive' Test against India

Elgar ready for 'massive' Test against India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Elgar expects the players to be up for the fight.

Kohli is a phenomenal player; beautiful to watch: Richard Hadlee

Kohli is a phenomenal player; beautiful to watch: Richard Hadlee

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

India's Test captain Virat Kohli is a 'phenomenal player and a treat to watch', feels legendary New Zealand fast bowler Sir Richard Hadlee.

After lighting up Tests, Labuschagne ready to make mark in ODIs

After lighting up Tests, Labuschagne ready to make mark in ODIs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Mark Waugh reckons the 25-year-old will succeed at the No 4 spot against Indian spinners.

WTC title would be 'big' for Kohli, feels Parthiv Patel

WTC title would be 'big' for Kohli, feels Parthiv Patel

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Parthiv Patel gave his views on on what the World Test Championship title would mean for Virat Kohli.

How India's batting ace Shafali bounced back after setback...

How India's batting ace Shafali bounced back after setback...

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Far from disappointed at being overlooked for ODIs despite her swashbuckling T20 show, India's teenage batting sensation Shafali Verma says it motivates her to work harder as she knows there is 'something' lacking in her game.

PIX: RCB's tribute to King Kohli

PIX: RCB's tribute to King Kohli

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

On the occasion of his 32nd birthday, social media was flooded with tributes for the Indian cricket team

Depth of talent bodes well for women's tennis: Barty

Depth of talent bodes well for women's tennis: Barty

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The women's Grand Slams were all won by different players for a fifth straight year in 2021

Defence is best form of attack in T20 cricket: Murali

Defence is best form of attack in T20 cricket: Murali

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The off-spin wizard said that the initial perception about spinners being cannon fodder in the shortest format has proved to be a myth.

Kohli, Rohit maintain top spots in ODIs

Kohli, Rohit maintain top spots in ODIs

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

India captain Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Sharma maintained their supremacy at the top of the ICC ODI rankings for batsmen, occupying the first and second spots respectively in the latest list released on Wednesday.

More grief for captain Kohli after Lord's debacle...

More grief for captain Kohli after Lord's debacle...

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

India captain Virat Kohli on Monday lost his number one position in the ICC Test rankings for batsmen, dropping to second after a forgettable performance in the second Test against England.

Padma Bhushan gong for Dhoni, Advani

Padma Bhushan gong for Dhoni, Advani

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Besides the duo, 2017 World Weightlifting Champion in the 48kg category, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu and former Asian Games gold medallist tennis player Somdev Devvarman were conferred with the Padma Shri award.

POLL: Can Kohli break Sachin's record of 100 tons?

POLL: Can Kohli break Sachin's record of 100 tons?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The comparisons between Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar keep on growing and many have picked the current Indian skipper to break the records set by Tendulkar.

South Africa angry as Australia pull out of tour at short notice

South Africa angry as Australia pull out of tour at short notice

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Australia's decision to pull out of next month's three-Test tour in South Africa due to the COVID-19 pandemic is "extremely disappointing" considering the hosts had put in place a number of safety measures, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Tuesday.

Williamson awarded Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

Williamson awarded Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Stand-in White Ferns captain Amy Satterthwaite was named the women's ODI Player of the Year, after taking some time off to have a baby and returning to the fold to score 304 runs at 38, including a top score of 119 not-out against England in Dunedin.

Pakistan in danger of missing spot for 2019 World Cup

Pakistan in danger of missing spot for 2019 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Languishing at the bottom of ICC ODI team ranking, Pakistan have set sight on direct qualification for the ICC Cricket World Cup when they take on the in-form reigning world champions and number-one ranked Australia in a five-ODI series starting in Brisbane on Friday.

India's Mandhana is World No 1 in ODIs

India's Mandhana is World No 1 in ODIs

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

India ODI captain Mithali Raj has slipped to the fifth spot.

Cummins is Australia Test captain; Smith vice-captain

Cummins is Australia Test captain; Smith vice-captain

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Pat Cummins, 28, becomes only the second specialist fast bowler to take the captaincy after Ray Lindwall, who led for one Test against India in the mid-1950s.

Smith, Mooney bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Smith, Mooney bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Smith's (28) ODI haul of 568 runs at 63.11 from 10 innings were enough to pip Finch (23) who scored 673 runs at 56.08 from 13 innings.

Kotla Test: Confident India eye No.2 slot in Test rankings

Kotla Test: Confident India eye No.2 slot in Test rankings

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

The 22-yard strip at the Feroz Shah Kotla will be the cynosure of all eyes as a buoyant India seeks their biggest series triumph against South Africa when they square off in the final Test of the four-match rubber in Delhi on Thursday.

Will you pick Smith over Kohli? Brett Lee did!

Will you pick Smith over Kohli? Brett Lee did!

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Steve Smith was handed a one-year ban from international cricket in 2018 for his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal against South Africa.

Vettori backs Ashwin for T20 WC success

Vettori backs Ashwin for T20 WC success

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The former left-arm spin legend further said the key to success for a spinner in Australia is to bowl more topspin and get bounce like the way Nathan Lyon does for the home side.