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PIX: Yuvraj dances the night away with Lara, Akram

PIX: Yuvraj dances the night away with Lara, Akram

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Yuvraj, who retired from international cricket last month, will captain Toronto Nationals in Season 2 of Global T20 Canada, which begins on Thursday.

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

With 100-plus Tests and 400-plus wickets, most of them not exactly coming on rank turners, Harbhajan's name will always figure among true blue cricketing elites of India.

These two MLAs rule the political and playing arena

These two MLAs rule the political and playing arena

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

the past few days have been hectic for shooter Shreyasi Singh and cricketer Manoj Tiwary, who have been juggling political duties with focused preparation for their respective competitive outings as well.

Will Arzan Nagwaswalla make cricket history?

Will Arzan Nagwaswalla make cricket history?

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Arzan Nagwaswalla could be the first Parsi to play cricket for India in 46 years.

Prasidh on being influenced by McGrath and MotoGP star Rossi

Prasidh on being influenced by McGrath and MotoGP star Rossi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The Karnataka pacer made a record-breaking start to his international career, picking four wickets on ODI debut, as India defeated England by 66 runs to go one up in the three-match series.

'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.

17-year-old Sundar ready to fill in Ashwin's big boots

17-year-old Sundar ready to fill in Ashwin's big boots

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

all-rounder Washington Sundar, who bats left-handed and bowls right-arm off-spin, was picked following a trial by the franchise a few days ago after Ravichandran Ashwin was ruled out of IPL-10 with an injury.

Why India needs to be wary of Steve Smith...

Why India needs to be wary of Steve Smith...

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Former Australia bowling ace Glenn McGrath says it will be tougher to bowl to Steve Smith once he gets a start.

Malinga's experience will be missed, says Rohit Sharma

Malinga's experience will be missed, says Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Rohit Sharma is looking forward to some solid performances from the team's spinners.

Dhoni has retired, so have I: Pakistan-born fan 'Chacha Chicago'

Dhoni has retired, so have I: Pakistan-born fan 'Chacha Chicago'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

'All great players have to call time one day but his retiring makes me sad and brings back a lot of precious memories. He deserved a grand send-off but again he is beyond that'

Brightest times ahead for women's cricket: Nita Ambani

Brightest times ahead for women's cricket: Nita Ambani

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Ambani then shed light on what a sport needs to grow. She said a holistic ecosystem needs to be developed around it and opportunities should be presented at the highest level.

Windies all-rounder Bravo announces international retirement

Windies all-rounder Bravo announces international retirement

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The 35-year-old Trinidadian, who made his West Indies debut in 2004, played 40 Tests, 164 one-day internationals and 66 T20 internationals.

Dhoni run-out was game changer: Tendulkar

Dhoni run-out was game changer: Tendulkar

Rediff.com13 May 2019

For MI's top-scorer Kieron Pollard, it was Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga's 19th and 20th overs that made the difference.

Lehman to replace Smith for first two IPL games

Lehman to replace Smith for first two IPL games

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Rajasthan Royals have roped in former Australia batsman Darren Lehman as replacement for South Africa captain Graeme Smith for their first two matches in the Indian Premier League. Smith has returned to his country after the recent Test series against India and will turn out for Cape Cobras in the South African domestic Pro 20 tournament which is at the semi-finals stage.

BCCI officials don't need COA approval to call SGM: Rai

BCCI officials don't need COA approval to call SGM: Rai

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

In a significant statement, the head of Board of Control for Cricket in India's Committee of Administrators (COA) Vinod Rai on Thursday made it clear that the BCCI officials don't need their approval to convene a Special General Meeting (SGM).

Ashwin accepts blame for no-ball incident

Ashwin accepts blame for no-ball incident

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Kings XI Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin Wednesday said he would take the blame for the no-ball incident against Kings XI Punjab which cost his side the IPL match in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Tendulkar, Sehwag, Big B celebrate Pant's brilliant knock

Tendulkar, Sehwag, Big B celebrate Pant's brilliant knock

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has described Rishabh Pant's brilliant 43-ball 97-run knock which helped Delhi Daredevils beat Gujarat Lions in their IPL encounter, as 'one of the best innings' in tournaments history.

Check out our Sports Quiz!

Check out our Sports Quiz!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Take a crack at our not-so-tough sports quiz...

Why India Played Pak In 2019 World Cup

Why India Played Pak In 2019 World Cup

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

I tried to reason in my mind that wouldn't beating Pakistan again and again -- in the league matches and in the knockouts if they made it -- be a better tribute to our martyred soldiers? A revealing excerpt from Vinod Rai's Not Just A Nightwatchman: My Innings In The BCCI.

'Indian batsmen are terribly out of form since 2011 WC'

'Indian batsmen are terribly out of form since 2011 WC'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Two legends of world cricket, Sunil Gavaskar and Imran Khan have held IPL responsible for the Indian team's recent downfall, with the former going on to say that for some Indian players national duty comes second to the cash-rich Twenty20 league.

DDCA cancels Kohli felicitation ceremony in wake of Pulwama attack

DDCA cancels Kohli felicitation ceremony in wake of Pulwama attack

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The DDCA had decided to felicitate the three 'Delhi legends' before the start of the final ODI between India and Australia on Wednesday.

Sachin is a genius in our times: Lara

Sachin is a genius in our times: Lara

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

West Indies batting legend Brian Lara, in Delhi for a cricket clinic, talks about the disappointment of being ignored at the IPL auction, India's chances at the upcoming World Cup and his life after quiting the game.

Tendulkar, Kumble salute Hughes

Tendulkar, Kumble salute Hughes

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Former India skipper Anil Kumble also honoured the late cricketer.

I feel pressure, I feel scared too: Dhoni

I feel pressure, I feel scared too: Dhoni

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Dhoni was speaking to coaches from various sports during an interaction, which was organised before the country went into a lockdown to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

Did selectors err in not picking Pant for World Cup?

Did selectors err in not picking Pant for World Cup?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Rishabh Pant made a statement by guiding Delhi Capitals to a win over Rajasthan Royals with a 36-ball 78.

Mental health a very serious issue: Warne

Mental health a very serious issue: Warne

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Australia's spin legend Shane Warne on Monday said mental health is a very issue and encouraged people to come out and speak up.

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

A look at the few bright spots, the many worries, and moments that made for a distinctly indelible 2020.

PICS: Dhawan, Shaw power Delhi to easy win over Chennai

PICS: Dhawan, Shaw power Delhi to easy win over Chennai

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Images from Saturday's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals, at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai.

'Felt like Broad when Yuvi walloped me for 3 successive sixes'

'Felt like Broad when Yuvi walloped me for 3 successive sixes'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Royal Challengers Bangalore spinner Yuzvendra Chahal said he felt like Stuart Broad when Mumbai Indians veteran swashbuckler Yuvraj Singh smashed three sixes in one of his overs.

Pant can be absolute superstar in Indian cricket: KP

Pant can be absolute superstar in Indian cricket: KP

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Kevin Pietersen believes that under-fire Rishabh Pant needs to be given time to mature

Tendulkar's response to Conflict of Interest notice

Tendulkar's response to Conflict of Interest notice

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Sachin Tendulkar has categorically refuted all allegations of Conflict of Interest levelled against him, claiming to have neither "received any compensation" nor of held any decision-making role in IPL franchise Mumbai Indians.

Cricket videos: Warne fined; faces-off with Sachin

Cricket videos: Warne fined; faces-off with Sachin

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Video footage from around the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League.

Want to learn from Dhoni, Bravo at CSK, says England pacer Wood

Want to learn from Dhoni, Bravo at CSK, says England pacer Wood

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

England paceman Mark Wood said he wants to pick the brains of former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo and emerge as a 'match winner' for Chennai Super Kings during the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League starting next month.

Afghanistan's request to host APL in India turned down

Afghanistan's request to host APL in India turned down

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has turned down the Afghanistan Cricket Board's request to host its

Ashwin's action was disgraceful and embarrassing: Warne on Buttler's 'Mankading'

Ashwin's action was disgraceful and embarrassing: Warne on Buttler's 'Mankading'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Shane Warne has come down heavily on Ravichandran Ashwin for 'Mankading' Jos Buttler

Jacques Kallis appointed Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach

Jacques Kallis appointed Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The Kolkata Knight Riders have named Jacques Kallis as their head coach, succeeding the now England coach Trevor Bayliss who was with the IPL franchise for four years.

Beware! Bio-bubbles can affect mental health

Beware! Bio-bubbles can affect mental health

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Upton said sports' governing bodies are not doing enough research to address the issue.

Delhi aim revival against wily Warne's Rajasthan

Delhi aim revival against wily Warne's Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Clobbered in their lung-opener, Delhi Daredevils will have to get their act together pretty quickly as they take on a determined Rajasthan Royals in their second match of the Indian Premier League in Jaipur on Tuesday.

Wishes pour in for Kumble on 49th birthday

Wishes pour in for Kumble on 49th birthday

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Many India cricketers, past and present took to Twitter to extend birthday wishes for the spinner who has more than 600 Test wickets to his credit.

BCCI-Modi spat costs Gavaskar crores

BCCI-Modi spat costs Gavaskar crores

Rediff.com26 Jun 2011

The Lalit Modi-BCCI feud has proved costly for Sunil Gavaskar, as the batting legend's payments for the work he did as an IPL Governing Council member yet to be released.