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Lanka grooming a second Murali

Lanka grooming a second Murali

Rediff.com3 Jun 2004

Cricket officials have begun eyeing a 17-year-old school boy who has the potential to replace Sri Lanka's spin wizard and top Test wicket-taker Muttiah Muralitharan.

I can walk away with my head held high: Cook

I can walk away with my head held high: Cook

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

England batting great Alastair Cook says the script of his last Test match could not have been written better.

Farewells fuel Australia's bid for Ashes sweep

Farewells fuel Australia's bid for Ashes sweep

Rediff.com1 Jan 2007

The retirements of Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and Justin Langer have added an emotional incentive to Australia's bid to win the fifth Ashes Test against England.

PHOTOS: Cook's farewell knock helps England seize control

PHOTOS: Cook's farewell knock helps England seize control

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Alastair Cook, as unflappable as ever, led from the front in the final innings of his record-breaking Test career as England built a commanding 154-run lead over India at the Oval on Sunday.

'Lara is world's best batsman'

'Lara is world's best batsman'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2006

Former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali rates the West Indies captain above Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting.

'Australia will whitewash India 4-0'

'Australia will whitewash India 4-0'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Australia seamer Stuart Clark said Australia would win all the six home Tests to be played this summer, including the two against Sri Lanka.

US: Teen kills five, self in shooting spree

US: Teen kills five, self in shooting spree

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Cleveland Police Chief Michael McGrath said he did not believe it was a random shooting and some of the victims were specifically targeted by the teenager.

Australia pile on the agony for England

Australia pile on the agony for England

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

England lost three quick wickets in the last hour to slump to 53 for three in reply to Australia's 602-9 declared on the second day of the first Ashes Test on Friday.

PHOTOS: Pujara hits century as India dominate Day 1

PHOTOS: Pujara hits century as India dominate Day 1

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Cheteshwar Pujara contributed an unbeaten 130 to India's 303 for four on the opening day of the fourth Test against Australia in Sydney on Thursday, keeping the tourists firmly on track for a historic breakthrough with his third century of the series.

Dressing room was like a temple: Tendulkar

Dressing room was like a temple: Tendulkar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

What does Tendulkar miss the most about not being an active player? "I miss the laughter, the seriousness, the celebrations."

Australia ponder Watson Ashes selection

Australia ponder Watson Ashes selection

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson is being considered for the test side in the Ashes series against England starting in November, selector Allan Border said on Thursday.

Tendulkar called back after declared out

Tendulkar called back after declared out

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

Television replays showed the ball deflected off the batsman's shoulder, and the bat or gloves were nowhere near it.

Mumbai viewers may miss India-Aus clash

Mumbai viewers may miss India-Aus clash

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

A row between cable operators and Zee Sports channel could deny viewers live images of the tri-series in Malaysia.

Australia stick with W' Cup winners for Twenty20

Australia stick with W' Cup winners for Twenty20

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Ricky Ponting will captain the side and fast bowler Brett Lee, who missed the World Cup through injury, returns in place of the retired Glenn McGrath.

Ganguly the captain - How good was he?

Ganguly the captain - How good was he?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Was the left-hander the right man for the job or simply in the right place at the right time?

Aus fire more verbal shots in Ashes buildup

Aus fire more verbal shots in Ashes buildup

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

The Aussie paceman identified Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss as his two 'bunnies'.

4 or 5 day Tests? What will ICC decide?

4 or 5 day Tests? What will ICC decide?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

We don't know where this proposal is going to end up, but we do know that Test cricket is becoming less and less feasible in commercial and financial terms, with every passing Test, says Suhit K Sen.

Langer to retire after final Ashes Test

Langer to retire after final Ashes Test

Rediff.com1 Jan 2007

The Australian opener will join Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath in making his final Test appearance this week.

Maradona says Blatter wanting to drive him out of football

Maradona says Blatter wanting to drive him out of football

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has leveled charges against the FIFA president Sepp Blatter, accusing him of attempting to force him out of football.

Pharrell Williams's 'Happy' is Johnson's secret to success

Pharrell Williams's 'Happy' is Johnson's secret to success

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has revealed that he has a song in his head when he takes the ball in his hand to torment helpless batsman and that one is 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams.

Just one memorable World Cup... and little else!

Just one memorable World Cup... and little else!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Five players who excelled at the World Cup, but did little of note otherwise.These players were so impressive in a particular World Cup, but did so little otherwise.

Star man Starc won't rest in Australia's title defence

Star man Starc won't rest in Australia's title defence

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Australia's key pace weapon Mitchell Starc roared to the top of the wicket-taking charts at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup - and then made it clear he has no intention of resting on his laurels.

Gilchrist bags 400 ODI dismissals

Gilchrist bags 400 ODI dismissals

Rediff.com29 Oct 2006

Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini's next book tackles Syrian refugee crisis

Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini's next book tackles Syrian refugee crisis

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Remember the heartbreaking image of the dead 3-year-old boy washed up on a beach?

Parthiv is the best bet: Healy

Parthiv is the best bet: Healy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

Seeing him (Parthiv), I was often reminded of Sachin tendulkar in 1989. Now it's time to nurture this raw talent and translate it into a successful career.

Twitterati in awe of Australia's World Cup success

Twitterati in awe of Australia's World Cup success

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Global cricket fraternity lavished rich praise on the Australian team.

Hayden, Lee return to Aussie line-up

Hayden, Lee return to Aussie line-up

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Australia won the toss and elected to bat against the West Indies in the fourth ODI of the DLF Cup tri-series.

Trump to invite Putin to Washington, DC this year: White House

Trump to invite Putin to Washington, DC this year: White House

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The announcement comes days after Trump and his Russian counterpart held their maiden summit in Helsinki on Monday.

Kumble in 500 Test wickets club

Kumble in 500 Test wickets club

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

The ace Indian leg spinner is only the fifth bowler to reach the milestone.

Kumble joins 500-club

Kumble joins 500-club

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

Aussies shelve retirement plans

Aussies shelve retirement plans

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

Australia's senior cricketers are playing down suggestions they might retire en masse if they win back the Ashes.

'Cricket's golden era is ending'

'Cricket's golden era is ending'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

Top teams need to find young players to replace their retiring big names, says ICC chief Malcolm Speed.

Australia recall Martyn, Clarke

Australia recall Martyn, Clarke

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Loye avoids serious injury

Loye avoids serious injury

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

The England opener escaped with nothing more than a few stitches after being struck in the face on Friday.

Australia dismiss England for 155

Australia dismiss England for 155

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

After winning the toss and racing to 52 without loss in the 11th over, England's batting collapsed with all 10 wickets tumbling for 103 runs as the innings came to abrupt end in the 42nd over.

'Pick Zaheer, Sreesanth, Munaf, Irfan for WC'

'Pick Zaheer, Sreesanth, Munaf, Irfan for WC'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Former India fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad discusses the current national side and the plethora of seam bowlers who have turned out for Team India in the recent past.

Pietersen exit a blow for tournament, says Fleming

Pietersen exit a blow for tournament, says Fleming

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming said England batsman Kevin Pietersen's absence from the one-day tri-series in Australia was a major blow to the tournament.

England call up Bopara to replace Pietersen

England call up Bopara to replace Pietersen

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

Uncapped Essex batsman Ravi Bopara has been called into the England one-day squad in Australia as a replacement for the injured Kevin Pietersen.

Pietersen distraught at tour exit

Pietersen distraught at tour exit

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the rest of the one-day tri-series after breaking a rib when he was struck by a Glenn McGrath delivery in the first match against Australia on Friday.