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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Check out our Sports Quiz!

Check out our Sports Quiz!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

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Tendulkar, Kumble salute Hughes

Tendulkar, Kumble salute Hughes

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Former India skipper Anil Kumble also honoured the late cricketer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

'Prithvi Shaw is the next big thing in Indian cricket'

'Prithvi Shaw is the next big thing in Indian cricket'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Dhawan is currently playing in IPL for Delhi Capitals, coached by former Australia skipper Ponting while former India captain Ganguly is associated with the franchise as advisor.

Tendulkar turns 46: Fans trend #HappyBirthdaySachin

Tendulkar turns 46: Fans trend #HappyBirthdaySachin

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Here's wishing the 'God of cricket' a very happy birthday.

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.

PIX: Tendulkar gives cricket lessons on 43rd birthday even as wishes pour in

PIX: Tendulkar gives cricket lessons on 43rd birthday even as wishes pour in

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

India's cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 43rd birthday on Sunday by playing cricket with children from the 'Make-A-Wish India' foundation in Mumbai, even as the fraternity wished him and waxed eloquence.

Why Dhoni doesn't need to 'prove anything to anyone'

Why Dhoni doesn't need to 'prove anything to anyone'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Shane Warne feels that former India captain doesn't need to "prove anything to anyone".

Why Hussey feels this Australian spinner is similar to Kumble

Why Hussey feels this Australian spinner is similar to Kumble

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Former Australia batsman Mike Hussey feels Adam Zampa's approach to bowling reminds him of the great Anil Kumble, even as the young leg-spinner made a strong case for his selection for the upcoming Test tour of India with some impressive performance in the sub-continent last year.

Why Mumbai Indians have made such a poor start in IPL 9

Why Mumbai Indians have made such a poor start in IPL 9

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

'The challenge is that we start the next game well and are able to play 40 overs of good cricket. So far, we have been able to play 30 overs of good cricket and that's not enough.'

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan is a special talent, says Muralitharan

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan is a special talent, says Muralitharan

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Sri Lanka's spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan, who is bowling coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad, on Tuesday lavished praise on rookie Afghanistan leg spinner Rashid Khan terming him a 'special talent'.

Is it time for Yuvraj Singh to hang up his bat?

Is it time for Yuvraj Singh to hang up his bat?

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Yuvraj Singh's fans have endured a shared agony over the course of this year's Indian Premier League (IPL).

Probe commission interrogates Sreesanth

Probe commission interrogates Sreesanth

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

The three-member probe commission headed by rtd Justice Mukul Mudgal, who had been appointed by the Supreme Court to look into IPL VI fiasco, interrogated tainted cricketer S Sreesanth and IPL CEO Sundar Raman among others in Mumbai.

Shades of Brian Lara in this young Windies sensation?

Shades of Brian Lara in this young Windies sensation?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Shimron Hetmyer said he looked up to the great Brian Lara and thanked his country's legends for backing youngsters like him.

'Spiderman' de Villiers defies gravity with stunning catch

'Spiderman' de Villiers defies gravity with stunning catch

Rediff.com18 May 2018

AB de Villiers seems to make it a habit of being spectacular in whatever he does on a cricket field and the talismanic South African's gravity-defying catch in Thursday's Indian Premier League (IPL) match only added to his legend.

West Indies tour: Time for a new chapter in Indian cricket

West Indies tour: Time for a new chapter in Indian cricket

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

After their below par showing in the World Cup, some senior Indian players are living on borrowed time.

Cricket no more a gentleman's game: Prasanna

Cricket no more a gentleman's game: Prasanna

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Terming the BCCI's Emergent Working Committee meeting in Chennai a sham, former spin legend Erapalli Prasanna said that money is ruling the sport now and it is no more a gentleman's game.

Kolkata all set for Tendulkar's lavish birthday party

Kolkata all set for Tendulkar's lavish birthday party

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Sachin Tendulkar may want muted celebrations of his 40th birthday on Wednesday but Kolkata is all set to throw a huge party for the veteran Indian batsman.

The Dhoni no one really knew...

The Dhoni no one really knew...

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, despite being a cricket star like no other, was never entirely a cricket story. He was, still is and will always remain a social story.