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Run-Fest! 21 centuries, 7187 runs in India-England series

Run-Fest! 21 centuries, 7187 runs in India-England series

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy saw a staggering run aggregate of 7187 runs -- the second-highest in a series in Test history.

'It's not something..' Root on chasing Sachin's feat

'It's not something..' Root on chasing Sachin's feat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Joe Root now finds himself second only to Tendulkar in the list of all-time Test run-getters as he reflected on the Indian maestro's legacy his own journey as a youngster inspired by the Indian icon.

England in command as Root takes honours on Day 3

England in command as Root takes honours on Day 3

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

With two days still to play, England are firm favourites to secure the win in Manchester, one that would seal victory in the five-match series with one test still to come.

India Will Remember These Pujara Knocks

India Will Remember These Pujara Knocks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Cheteshwar Pujara was the cornerstone of the Indian batting line-up in Tests, featuring in 103 matches in which he scored 7,195 runs at an average of 43.60, with 19 centuries.

Shami achieves unique feat in IPL

Shami achieves unique feat in IPL

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Shami has dismissed a batter four times off the first ball of an innings in the IPL, the most by a bowler

Bosch rewrites history as South Africa trounce Zimbabwe

Bosch rewrites history as South Africa trounce Zimbabwe

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'Bosch is new to the international scene, but he's really fit in well. To see him conquer both facets (bat and ball) in this Test was really special.'

IML: Rahul's hat-trick lifts India Masters to victory

IML: Rahul's hat-trick lifts India Masters to victory

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Rahul Sharma recorded a hat-trick as India Masters crushed South Africa by eight wickets to record their third consecutive victory in the International Masters League.

PIX: Rahul, Gill Battle Back To Keep 4th Test Alive

PIX: Rahul, Gill Battle Back To Keep 4th Test Alive

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Captain Shubman Gill and the ever-dependable K L Rahul gave India a glimmer of hope with resilient half-centuries after a well crafted hundred from Ben Stokes extended England's supremacy in the fourth Test in Manchester on Saturday.

Sachin's mega landmark safe as Virat exits Test arena

Sachin's mega landmark safe as Virat exits Test arena

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli's Test retirement makes Tendulkar's record of 100 centuries 'safe'

WTC Final: Smith vs Rabada battle steals the spotlight

WTC Final: Smith vs Rabada battle steals the spotlight

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The spotlight in the World Test Championship Final is on the electrifying duel between Australia's batting mainstay Steve Smith and South Africa's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada.

Golden Globes: All We Imagine As Light Loses

Golden Globes: All We Imagine As Light Loses

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Payal Kapadia's hugely acclaimed film All We Imagine As Light secured two major nominations at the 82nd Golden Globes for Best Director and Best Motion Picture in a Non-English language.

The Best Performing Players In IPLs...

The Best Performing Players In IPLs...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's three best performing players in all the 17 IPLs (2008-2024).

WTC Final: SA spurred on by lessons from past failings

WTC Final: SA spurred on by lessons from past failings

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'There is a lot of inspiration we can draw from in the brand of cricket we have played in the last three or four years.'

Goa temple tragedy was 'entirely preventable': Report

Goa temple tragedy was 'entirely preventable': Report

Rediff.com14 May 2025

A fact-finding committee appointed by the Goa government to investigate the May 3 stampede at a temple in North Goa district has concluded that the tragedy was 'entirely preventable'.

What's Trump Up To This Time?

What's Trump Up To This Time?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

This year's Rose Monday Parade on March 3, 2025 attracted thousands of spectators to the streets of Dusseldorf.

IPL Chapter 18 Brings Joy to Iconic No. 18!

IPL Chapter 18 Brings Joy to Iconic No. 18!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Virat Kohli lifts IPL title finally -- No. 18 meets destiny on the 18th year

BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win

BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The BAFTAs were held at London's Royal Festival Hall on February 16.

Want To See Sachin Bat Again?

Want To See Sachin Bat Again?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'Walking back onto the field feels like coming home.'

Ponting reveals the 'most talented player' he has seen

Ponting reveals the 'most talented player' he has seen

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Ponting named Kallis as the most talented player he has seen because of his all-round game and numbers.

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.

Rediff's Oscar Predictions: Will Anora Win?

Rediff's Oscar Predictions: Will Anora Win?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The 97th Academy Awards are days away and there are some strong contenders for the top awards.

Jacques Kallis: Expect the unexpected!

Jacques Kallis: Expect the unexpected!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

There are too many preconceptions about subcontinental conditions, says Jacques Kallis. 'Good cricketers, whatever their specialist skill, can succeed.'

Chase Master Kohli's Record Blitz

Chase Master Kohli's Record Blitz

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become India's highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy history.

Steve Smith completes 10,000 runs in Tests!

Steve Smith completes 10,000 runs in Tests!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Steve Smith is the 15th player to go past the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket.

Oscars 2025: Anora Bags Five, Including Best Picture

Oscars 2025: Anora Bags Five, Including Best Picture

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

The 97th Annual Academy Awards are live at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Here's a quick look at the winners.

Hundreds gather to mourn murdered priest Father Jacques Hamel

Hundreds gather to mourn murdered priest Father Jacques Hamel

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Some 2,000 mourners packed the soaring Gothic sanctuary, with hundreds more watching the ceremony, which began minutes after a heavy rainstorm, on a giant screen outside.

We wanted to win it for Jacques: Smith

We wanted to win it for Jacques: Smith

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

South Africa captain Graeme Smith said that the series-clinching win over India in the second and final Test was a fitting tribute to "irreplaceable" team-mate Jacques Kallis who bid farewell to Test cricket on Monday.

IPL: Jacques Kallis joins elite company

IPL: Jacques Kallis joins elite company

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Statistical highlights of the Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders.

'Jacques' calmness, maturity and presence will sorely be missed'

'Jacques' calmness, maturity and presence will sorely be missed'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

South African coach Russell Domingo has said his team would "sorely" miss the "maturity" of Jacques Kallis in the dressing room and they have a challenge to manage the legendary all-rounder in a way that he could be in peak form before the 2015 ODI World Cup.

Indonesian President to be chief guest at R Day parade this year

Indonesian President to be chief guest at R Day parade this year

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to grace the upcoming Republic Day celebration in the national capital as the Chief Guest, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

Former high jump World champion Freitag found dead in SA

Former high jump World champion Freitag found dead in SA

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

South African former high jump World champion Jacques Freitag has been found dead with gunshot wounds having been missing for two weeks, South African media reported on Tuesday.

Golden Globes 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Perez Win

Golden Globes 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Perez Win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

A quick look at the winners of the 82nd Annual Golden Globe awards.

Champions Trophy: Games You Won't Forget

Champions Trophy: Games You Won't Forget

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

As the Champions Trophy kicks off, some memorable moments from past tournaments.

Gill the next best, big thing: Amla

Gill the next best, big thing: Amla

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

'He is a brilliant player, the way he started in one-day cricket, he has been exceptional. He has been a huge part of India's success at top of the order.'

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The eagerly awaited International Masters League (IML) is set to electrify the cricketing world, uniting legendary players from six cricketing powerhouses-India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies-for an exhilarating T20 franchise tournament.

Jacques Kallis: Many positives from England loss

Jacques Kallis: Many positives from England loss

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

England defending 170 against South Africa was, says Jacques Kallis, another tremendous and exciting game of cricket.

Jacques Kallis has a point to prove

Jacques Kallis has a point to prove

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Jacques Kallis, South Africa's likely key performer in the subcontinent, has unfinished business with the World Cup.

Oscars 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Prez Get Nominated

Oscars 2025: The Brutalist, Emilia Prez Get Nominated

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The nominations for the 97th Annual Academy Awards were announced by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott.

'I want to be Jacques Kallis of Indian cricket'

'I want to be Jacques Kallis of Indian cricket'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Yuvraj Singh recently compared India's newest cricketing sensation Hardik Pandya to West Indians for his on-field flair but the Baroda youngster dreams of emulating legendary South African Jacques Kallis with his all-round abilities. "Big things start with the dream only. This was the dream. Yes, it's fulfilling. I want to be like Jacques Kallis. What he has done for Proteas in batting and bowling. I want to do the same thing for India," Pandya said during Indian team's 'Open Media Session', in Kolkata on Tuesday. According to skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Pandya has brought stability with his skills but he reveals that there is no particular brief given to him. "The best part is I'm not told anything. I've not given been any instruction. That's something good for me. I can now read situations as I have got used to international pressure," the 23-year-old added. He said that playing for Mumbai Indians has been the turning point in his career. "IPL has changed my life big time. Same time last year, I had posted a photo saying that I was sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs 10 lakh. This year on same day, I won the Asia Cup.

Jacques to return home from India tour

Jacques to return home from India tour

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

Australia opening batsman Phil Jacques will return home from the Test tour of India due to a back problem. The left-handed batsman sat out the drawn first Test after Simon Katich was chosen to partner fellow opener Matthew Hayden. The pair were retained for the second Test, which began on Friday.