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Narendra Modi stadium sets new world record!

Narendra Modi stadium sets new world record!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India said the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the biggest crowd attendance during a T20 match.

Cricket world pays tribute to Packer

Cricket world pays tribute to Packer

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

World Vision thanks cricketers

World Vision thanks cricketers

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

Charity organisation World Vision thanked the players who helped to raise almost Rs 50 crore to help the tsunami victims.

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting advised star batters Virat Kohli and Steve Smith to stop trying hard to rediscover their best and pushing themselves too hard and just focus on watching the ball and scoring runs.

Pak coach keeps faith in his talented bunch

Pak coach keeps faith in his talented bunch

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Without bigger contributions from their senior players -- Masood and Babar Azam among them -- Pakistan may struggle to prevent the losing streak from stretching to 16 in Melbourne, for all of Hafeez's fighting words.

Sonakshi Gets Naughty In Egypt!

Sonakshi Gets Naughty In Egypt!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The New Year has started, and many film folk have resumed work. But for many others, the holiday isn't over just yet!

Warner back in nets, but still no certainty for 3rd Test

Warner back in nets, but still no certainty for 3rd Test

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Opening batsman David Warner tore an adductor muscle in the leadup to the four-Test series and was ruled out of the Adelaide opener as well as the ongoing 'Boxing Day' Test in Melbourne.

Rattled India target rare three-peat in Australia

Rattled India target rare three-peat in Australia

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Australia's mouthwatering clash with India sees the two behemoths of the modern game go head-to-head in five tests over six weeks with the tourists eyeing a third straight series triumph Down Under.

Australia mourns 'death of cricket' after MCG low

Australia mourns 'death of cricket' after MCG low

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

Local newspapers pulled no punches after Australia's 'worst cricketing day for 100 years'. England bowled the hosts out for 98 in front of 84,000 fans at the MCG and then scored 157 without loss on the opening day of the fourth Ashes Test.

Warner angst adds spice to Australia's sleepy home summer

Warner angst adds spice to Australia's sleepy home summer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Home Tests against an undermanned Pakistan may struggle to excite even the most ardent Australian cricket fan but angst over David Warner's farewell tour has given the series a much-welcomed boost.

Harmanpreet on challenges of upcoming home Tests

Harmanpreet on challenges of upcoming home Tests

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'Even in domestic cricket, we don't have red-ball cricket back home. So the challenge for us is to make yourself ready in such a short time.'

Cricket's most successful skipper hails MCG win

Cricket's most successful skipper hails MCG win

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Ricky Ponting on Wednesday became Test cricket's most victorious player and captain after Australia emphatically won the first Test against Pakistan at the MCG.

Stats: Zaheer tops 600 wkts in first-class cricket

Stats: Zaheer tops 600 wkts in first-class cricket

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Statistical highlights on Day 1 of the first Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, on Monday.

T20 World Cup: Rain washes out India's warm-up game vs New Zealand

T20 World Cup: Rain washes out India's warm-up game vs New Zealand

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

India's second and final warm-up game against New Zealand was called off without a ball being bowled because of heavy rain at The Gabba in Brisbane, on Wednesday.

MCC changes 'batsman' to 'batter' in Laws of Cricket

MCC changes 'batsman' to 'batter' in Laws of Cricket

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The term 'batsman' has been amended to the gender-neutral term 'batter' in the Laws of Cricket to stress the importance of the women's game, the Marylebone Cricket Club said on Wednesday.

Why CEOs, Bankers Want To Be Like Bumrah

Why CEOs, Bankers Want To Be Like Bumrah

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

From CEOs to RBI governors, cricket's rich imagery and strategy resonate deeply with leadership, uncertainty, and decision-making across industries and global diplomacy, points out Suveen Sinha.

Dravid waxes eloquent about Suryakumar's abilities

Dravid waxes eloquent about Suryakumar's abilities

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

I think he's just really earning the rewards for a lot of the hard work he's put in on and off the field, and long may it continue. He's been absolutely phenomenal for us and he's just a joy to watch. He puts on a show, no doubt,"

World Cup, Australia v England: How the teams stack up

World Cup, Australia v England: How the teams stack up

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Factbox World Cup match between Australia and England at the MCG.

Rohit has just got the engine started

Rohit has just got the engine started

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

India's star batsman Rohit Sharma wasted no time in getting back to business as he underwent a practice session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.

Khawaja to open for Australia, Harris dropped for final Ashes Test

Khawaja to open for Australia, Harris dropped for final Ashes Test

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Khawaja scored back-to-back centuries at the Sydney Cricket Ground in a stunning return after more than two years out of the Test side.

'Technology is putting a curse on this beautiful game'

'Technology is putting a curse on this beautiful game'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'He (Rizwan) is a very honest person and he said to me he did not even feel that it touched anywhere near the gloves.'

Conway hails partner Allen after New Zealand thrash Australia

Conway hails partner Allen after New Zealand thrash Australia

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

New Zealand's Devon Conway paid tribute to his opening partner Finn Allen for the way he took on Australia's vaunted pace attack as the Black Caps romped to an 89-run victory Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday.

Tearful Warner proud of emotionally draining ton

Tearful Warner proud of emotionally draining ton

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

It was Warner's third double-century following 253 against New Zealand in Perth in 2015 and an unbeaten 335 against Pakistan in 2019.

T20 World Cup: 'Everyone would love to see India vs Pakistan final'

T20 World Cup: 'Everyone would love to see India vs Pakistan final'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Now that the two teams have reached the semi-final stage, albeit by taking contrasting routes, an India-Pakistan title clash is being anticipated.

Death of English cricket, birth of Ashes

Death of English cricket, birth of Ashes

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

The legend of the Ashes.

PIX: Largest cricket stadium gearing up to host Trump

PIX: Largest cricket stadium gearing up to host Trump

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Touted as the world's largest cricket stadium in terms of seating capacity, the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Stadium (also known as Motera stadium) is being readied to host United States President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Take a look at the venue which is likely to host the 'Namaste Trump' event.

Tendulkar shares tips on how to tackle Shaheen Afridi

Tendulkar shares tips on how to tackle Shaheen Afridi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Indian batters need to try and play him 'straight'

Benitez suffers frustrating Real Madrid debut in Melbourne

Benitez suffers frustrating Real Madrid debut in Melbourne

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Rafa Benitez kicked off his tenure as Real Madrid boss with a frustrating 7-6 penalty shootout loss to AS Roma in a pre-season friendly on Saturday.

Ashes win what dreams are made of: Cummins

Ashes win what dreams are made of: Cummins

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'I grew up watching Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting, those guys winning Ashes series. It felt a million miles away from me playing cricket in the backyard and here I am a decade later in this position.'

Trump to open world's biggest cricket stadium in Motera

Trump to open world's biggest cricket stadium in Motera

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

With capacity for 110,000 spectators, the Motera Stadium will dislodge the Melbourne Cricket Ground as the world's largest cricket stadium.

PHOTOS: Azhar shines with century on rain-hit day in Melbourne

PHOTOS: Azhar shines with century on rain-hit day in Melbourne

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Photos from Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test match between Australia and Pakistan, played at the MCG on Tuesday

Same people will be singing your praises: Jaffer backs Hardik to play crucial role in T20 WC

Same people will be singing your praises: Jaffer backs Hardik to play crucial role in T20 WC

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer expressed his disappointment with fans trolling Indian all-rounder and Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya for his poor performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), saying that during the T20 World Cup starting from June 1 in West Indies and USA, the all-rounder will play some crucial knocks and the trolls will be singing his praise.

MCG Test: Team India hits the nets

MCG Test: Team India hits the nets

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The Indian team took to the nets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday with all of their players going through a rigorous training session.

'Cricket will emerge stronger after coronavirus'

'Cricket will emerge stronger after coronavirus'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Despite an ongoing coronavirus pandemic Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur expressed hope that cricket will emerge out of this stronger. The coach further stated that each player has been given individual fitness plans to keep them fit.

Cricketing Carnival in Ahmedabad!

Cricketing Carnival in Ahmedabad!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

There was finally some joy among the gloom as fans thronged the Narendra Modi stadium in Motera for the second Test match between India and England.

Sledging can wait as England is out there to play cricket

Sledging can wait as England is out there to play cricket

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

England will not go out of their way to bait David Warner, says paceman James Anderson.

PHOTOS: Joyous India fans at the MCG!

PHOTOS: Joyous India fans at the MCG!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Here are glimpses of some happy faces, at the iconic MCG, savouring India's win.

PIX: Head, Warner hit tons as Australia whitewash England

PIX: Head, Warner hit tons as Australia whitewash England

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Australia, fuelled by hundreds from Travis Head and David Warner, crushed England by 221 runs in the third One-Day International to sweep the series in front of largely empty stands at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

Australia hoping for a lively MCG pitch for fourth Test

Australia hoping for a lively MCG pitch for fourth Test

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

MCG moved to improve the playing surface after receiving the negative rating from ICC following last year's drawn Test against England, when only 24 wickets fell in five days.

Starc on fire but Smith's struggles continue ahead of BGT

Starc on fire but Smith's struggles continue ahead of BGT

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Key players, such as pacer Mitchell Starc, are hitting form at the right time, while star batter Steve Smith is facing early setbacks in his preparations.