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Watch out for these guys at the IPL auction!

Watch out for these guys at the IPL auction!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Rajneesh Gupta picks the overseas stars at Monday's IPL Players auction.

Not black magic but injury forced Sohail out of SA

Not black magic but injury forced Sohail out of SA

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Sohail said he was hopeful he would recover completely from the injury in four weeks' time.

India face tactical test against formidable Australia

India face tactical test against formidable Australia

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Having struggled in the past one year after suspensions of Steve Smith and David Warner, Australia finally seemed to have picked their pieces and playing exactly like a five-time champions ought to.

BCCI gives nod to Emirates Cricket Board to host IPL

BCCI gives nod to Emirates Cricket Board to host IPL

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

'... both boards will be working together from now on to stage the tournament'.

Lynn, Miller among 71 players released ahead of IPL auction

Lynn, Miller among 71 players released ahead of IPL auction

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

List of players released by IPL teams ahead of next month's auction for 2020 season:

Shastri, Moody or Sehwag: Who will be Team India's next coach?

Shastri, Moody or Sehwag: Who will be Team India's next coach?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

Former Team Director Ravi Shastri will be the front-runner for the Head Coach's job of the Indian men's cricket team when the three-member Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) meets in Mumbai on Monday to scrutinize candidates for the high-profile vacancy.

India tour of Australia: Where will KL Rahul bat?

India tour of Australia: Where will KL Rahul bat?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

KL Rahul on Wednesday said that his batting position will depend on the format the team will be playing.

The king of cricket is back!

The king of cricket is back!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

'If the BCCI's coffers are inundated with funds today, much of the credit must go to Jagmohan Dalmiya.'

Spotlight on Nehra, India look to turn tables in T20s vs NZ

Spotlight on Nehra, India look to turn tables in T20s vs NZ

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Ashish Nehra running into bowl one last time at a place where it all began will form the sub plot as India aim to better their abysmal T20 record against New Zealand in the three-match series starting in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

'How can I stay home when Test cricket is at my doorstep?'

'How can I stay home when Test cricket is at my doorstep?'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

'I would have loved to see Dhoni play the first ever Test in Rajkot.' Fans from Saurashtra share their excitement with Haresh Pandya.

Arjun Tendulkar, Sreesanth register for IPL auction

Arjun Tendulkar, Sreesanth register for IPL auction

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The player registration deadline closed on Thursday and the list comprises 207 international players including 21 capped Indians.

Shane Watson reveals the lowest point of his career...

Shane Watson reveals the lowest point of his career...

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Shane Watson, who will retire post the World T20, has picked the one Test match suspension on the 2013 tour of India as one of the lowest moments in what has otherwise been an illustrious career.

The two BEST Indian players of the decade in T20 Internationals

The two BEST Indian players of the decade in T20 Internationals

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

India captain Virat Kohli and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah were the only two Indians who found a place in Wisden's T20 International team of the decade, which didn't feature ex-skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Australia's limited overs captain Aaron Finch was named captain of the team, which has two more Australian in Shane Watson and Glenn Maxwell, two England cricketers -- Jos Buttler and David Willey, two Afghanistan all-rounders -- Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan, and New Zealand's Colin Munro and Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga.

'Hardik Pandya can become a world-class allrounder'

'Hardik Pandya can become a world-class allrounder'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Nayan Mongia expresses his candid views on Haridk Pandya and also sheds light on Kohli's captaincy.

'A little hungover' Australians aim to be No 1 in all formats

'A little hungover' Australians aim to be No 1 in all formats

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Dark sunglasses were the order of the day for Australia's triumphant cricket team.

Will franchisees agree to curtailed IPL this year?

Will franchisees agree to curtailed IPL this year?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

With Cricket Australia repeatedly stressing on the "unrealistic" challenge of hosting the 16-team T20 World Cup in October-November, the likelihood of having the IPL has increased significantly in a year thrown haywire by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ICC recently pushed its final decision on the T20 World Cup to next month but the BCCI has already zeroed in on the September-October window for the tournament.

Should Australia play two spinners?

Should Australia play two spinners?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Will Ashton Agar and Adam Zampa both play the 1st ODI in Chennai on Sunday?

It is their choice: NZC on IPL-bound players after COVID-19

It is their choice: NZC on IPL-bound players after COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

While the NZC will be updating its players about the health safety protocols and latest COVID-19 related developments, the onus will be on the six individuals to do due diligence.

'I am sad he won't play for India but I am glad he will continue for CSK'

'I am sad he won't play for India but I am glad he will continue for CSK'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Two-time World Cup-winning former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni had nothing left to achieve and his international retirement is "close of an era", said former BCCI president Narayanswami Srinivasan.

'Ashwin can use IPL to regain place in Indian ODI team'

'Ashwin can use IPL to regain place in Indian ODI team'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

India's leading off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin can use the IPL as a platform to revive his dwindling career in limited overs cricket, feels veteran batsman Subramaniam Badrinath.

English cricketer Sarah Taylor to step into man's world, again!

English cricketer Sarah Taylor to step into man's world, again!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The English 'keeper will become first woman to play alongside men in an elite cricket competition in Australia Two years ago she'd played beside men for Walmley in the Birmingham and District Premier League in England.

Delhi Daredevils pacer Shami out of IPL due to injury

Delhi Daredevils pacer Shami out of IPL due to injury

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

India pacer Mohammed Shami's knee injury turned out to be more serious than Delhi Daredevils made it out to be as he has been ruled out of the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League.

The first victim of 'Mankading' in IPL speaks out

The first victim of 'Mankading' in IPL speaks out

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Wishy-washy areas in Mankading law need to be addressed: Jos Buttler

India needs to sort out its bowling combinations: Srinath

India needs to sort out its bowling combinations: Srinath

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Former India pace spearhead Javagal Srinath has raised doubts about the team's bowling attack ahead of the upcoming ODI cricket World Cup though he has rated the defending champions' batting line-up as the strongest going into the showpiece event.

Indian women eye winning start against England

Indian women eye winning start against England

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The hosts cannot afford to take England lightly, as the visiting team boasts of some of the big names in women's cricket.

Cricket World Cup: All you wanted to know about the 14 venues

Cricket World Cup: All you wanted to know about the 14 venues

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The 14 grounds that will host matches during the February 14 - March 29 tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

This Windies new boy believes the fans will love him

This Windies new boy believes the fans will love him

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The 24-year-old has been the 12th man for most of the West Indies' World Cup campaign, but made his bow against India last week and got the nod again against Sri Lanka on Monday.

VOTE: Who should be next India cricket coach?

VOTE: Who should be next India cricket coach?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Will Ravi Shastri be retained or will the BCCI opt for a new face?

Tsunami fund-raising match planned: PCB

Tsunami fund-raising match planned: PCB

Rediff.com31 Dec 2004

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan said a fund-raising match has been planned to help survivors of the Indian Ocean tsunami.

Waiting for a revolution in women's cricket in India...

Waiting for a revolution in women's cricket in India...

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

India skipper Mithali Raj has sounded a warning shot to England ahead of Sunday's summit clash in the ICC Women's World Cup, saying the hosts should expect a tough contest from her ever-improving and gritty team.

I see a lot of myself in Ashwin, says Kumble

I see a lot of myself in Ashwin, says Kumble

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Asked whether he could relate to any of the current generation cricketers, with whom, Anil Kumble instantly took Ashwin's name.

IPL 9: Delhi Daredevils host Gujarat Lions in a clash for supremacy

IPL 9: Delhi Daredevils host Gujarat Lions in a clash for supremacy

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

It will be a test of character and battle for supremacy when Delhi Daredevils and Gujarat Lions, two of the most impressive teams of IPL 9, lock horns against each other at the Feroze Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. Barring one bad day in office, both Daredevils and Gujarat Lions had a near perfect campaign so far in the tournament. While new outfit Gujarat Lions are comfortably placed at the second spot in the eight-team standings with eight points from five matches, the Daredevils are a place below in the third position with six points from four games.

Cricket Buzz: WI's Sammy, Pollard to play fundraiser for hurricane victims

Cricket Buzz: WI's Sammy, Pollard to play fundraiser for hurricane victims

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Star all-rounder Kieron Pollard will lead the Trinidad side whereas Darren Sammy will lead the Caribbean Select XI.

Time to take a call on Dhoni and Yuvraj's ODI future, says Dravid

Time to take a call on Dhoni and Yuvraj's ODI future, says Dravid

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Time has come for India to take decisions with focus on the 2019 World Cup and that includes a call on the role of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh in the current team, feels former captain Rahul Dravid.

Gibson sure fiery Rabada will cool it in third Test

Gibson sure fiery Rabada will cool it in third Test

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

South Africa coach Ottis Gibson believes the world's best Test bowler Kagiso Rabada has learnt from his brush with suspension and expects more mature on-field behaviour in the third Test against Australia starting in Cape Town on Thursday.

Asia Cup: Can Bangladesh stop the UNSTOPPABLE Team India?

Asia Cup: Can Bangladesh stop the UNSTOPPABLE Team India?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Unstoppable so far with clinical performances, a formidable India will square off against a passionate and sprightly Bangladesh in their quest for continental supremacy in the final of the Asia Cup Twenty20 cricket tournament, in Mirpur, on Sunday.

With eye on Test recall, Bailey quits Aus T20 captaincy

With eye on Test recall, Bailey quits Aus T20 captaincy

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

George Bailey stepped down as Australia's Twenty20 captain on Sunday, saying that he wants to focus on his Test career.

Bumrah, Pandya bring a crucial 'X Factor' to Team India

Bumrah, Pandya bring a crucial 'X Factor' to Team India

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

'Rather than focussing on the strategy of other teams, we should rather focus on ourselves'

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Chaudhary conveyed the message to Shetty through an e-mail.

Will Afghanistan spinners challenge Indian batsmen?

Will Afghanistan spinners challenge Indian batsmen?

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai believes the 'world-class' spinners in his team will pose a serious challenge to the much-vaunted Indian batting line-up in the historic one-off Test in Bengaluru from June 14.