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Surya should concentrate on consistency: AB de Villiers

Surya should concentrate on consistency: AB de Villiers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Amid constant talk of his ABD-like playing style, Surya recently said there can only be one 'Mr 360', but de Villiers himself begged to differ.

CSK's U-19 WC star Hangargekar accused of age-fudging

CSK's U-19 WC star Hangargekar accused of age-fudging

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Maharashtra State Sports Commissioner Omprakash Bakoria has written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India seeking 'strict action' against India Under-19 World Cup-winning member Rajvardhan Hangargekar for age fraud.

Virat Kohli: Team India's Mr Consistent!

Virat Kohli: Team India's Mr Consistent!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Indian captain Virat Kohli has set a new benchmark for consistency

Dravid recovers from COVID, to join team in Dubai

Dravid recovers from COVID, to join team in Dubai

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Head coach Rahul Dravid has tested negative for COVID-19 and is set to join the Indian team ahead of its much-awaited Asia Cup opener against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

Meet the man tasked with checking match-fixing in Indian cricket

Meet the man tasked with checking match-fixing in Indian cricket

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday appointed former Rajasthan DGP as the Head of its Anti-Corruption Unit, replacing former Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar.

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Caught in the act! 10 cricketers banned for doping

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A look at the 10 cricketers who were punished for drug related offences.

De Villiers denies racist conduct in report by social justice commission

De Villiers denies racist conduct in report by social justice commission

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The issue came to light after Boucher and former spinner Paul Adams testified that the latter was given a nickname which has racial overtones by his national team-mates, including the current head coach.

Rohan Gavaskar plays with a straight bat!

Rohan Gavaskar plays with a straight bat!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Rohan scored 6,938 runs in first-class cricket, scoring 18 centuries and 34 fifties.

V V S Laxman on the Magic of Cricket

V V S Laxman on the Magic of Cricket

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

'If fame, money and comfort are the only factors that drive us, then we are playing cricket for entirely the wrong reasons.'

'It was an outstanding vegetarian meal'

'It was an outstanding vegetarian meal'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'I was amazed at how tasty it was.' 'They did a good job with millets and lentils, which Mr Modi liked.'

The Matrix of cricket

The Matrix of cricket

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

Rahul Dravid is Team India's new Head Coach

Rahul Dravid is Team India's new Head Coach

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Former India captain Rahul Dravid was unanimously appointed Head Coach of Team India's senior men's team by the Cricket Advisory Committee, comprising Ms Sulakshana Naik and R P Singh, on Wednesday.

CAB apologises again, for 'Welcome Mr Anjali Tendulkar' gaffe

CAB apologises again, for 'Welcome Mr Anjali Tendulkar' gaffe

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) it seems has got it totally wrong this time. While going overboard with preparations pertaining to Sachin Tendulkar's 199th Test match, the body it seems has neglected the very basic arrangements.

Will Kangana Make A Good Politician?

Will Kangana Make A Good Politician?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Entertainers can be good politicians if they treat the citizens as the audience, and treat their job like a live show, and work hard to make sure the audience likes them, asserts Sandeep Goyal.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to play cricket!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to play cricket!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

With the IPL season kicking in, here are some unique tips players can pick from Bollywood...

'After all the heartbreak, now is South Africa's time'

'After all the heartbreak, now is South Africa's time'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

South Africa have an aching relationship with World Cup semi-finals, dating back to 1992. AB de Villiers had a close encounter with heartbreak in 2015. Now, he is hopeful that the current team will finally absolve his country of all the past pain.

'Rungta was an individual who lived and breathed cricket'

'Rungta was an individual who lived and breathed cricket'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Board of Control for Cricket in India president N Srinivasan offered condolences on the death of former Board chief P M Rungta, describing him as an 'invaluable guide'.

Kohli, Gambhir clash after match; teammates intervene!

Kohli, Gambhir clash after match; teammates intervene!

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir were involved in an ugly face-off following RCB's 18-run win over LSG in Lucknow on Monday.

'100 years on, Sir Don still the greatest'

'100 years on, Sir Don still the greatest'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

Praising the batting style of Don Bradman, Australia's modern-day 'Mr Cricket' Mike Hussey is adamant that the legend would have been twice as good as any other batsman if he were playing today.

Umran Malik Enjoys The Waves!

Umran Malik Enjoys The Waves!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The fastest bowler in the nation enjoyed a relaxed evening at the Rushikonda beach in Visakhapatnam on Monday.

De Villiers on impact of packed schedules

De Villiers on impact of packed schedules

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

'Doubt if we will ever see Indian players in overseas leagues'

'Conflict of interest' complaint against Rajeev Shukla

'Conflict of interest' complaint against Rajeev Shukla

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Jain has given Shukla and the BCCI two weeks time to file their response in the matter.

Pant's Emotional Note For Dad

Pant's Emotional Note For Dad

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'Now that you are in heaven dad, I know you will continue to protect me.'

Rahul Dravid's five gems in Test cricket

Rahul Dravid's five gems in Test cricket

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

As the cricket world salutes the great Karnataka batsman on his retirement, rediff.com looks back on five Test knocks that are, arguably, his best.

Modi salutes India's Blind World Cup-winning cricket team

Modi salutes India's Blind World Cup-winning cricket team

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

When India's Blind World Cup-winning cricketers called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, the PM spent time in the company of the talented Indian team who beat Pakistan to clinch the title in Cape Town on Sunday.

Not even my country invested so much on me: Russell

Not even my country invested so much on me: Russell

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Andre Russell, who has been a part of the Kolkata Knight Riders camp since 2014, said no team or even his country has invested so much in him as the Knights have done.

Pick Your India Team For New Zealand Semi-Final

Pick Your India Team For New Zealand Semi-Final

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Will India retain the same playing XI?

PHOTOS: When Captain Kohli met 'Mr Perfectionist' Aamir

PHOTOS: When Captain Kohli met 'Mr Perfectionist' Aamir

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

It was coming together of two superstars when India's cricket captain Virat Kohli met Bollywood great Aamir Khan in Mumbai recently.

Axar's Asia Cup exit fuels World Cup concerns

Axar's Asia Cup exit fuels World Cup concerns

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Axar Patel out of Asia Cup final due to hamstring injury, likely to miss Australia series, doubtful starter for World Cup too

Mashrafe's wicket ways catch attention

Mashrafe's wicket ways catch attention

Rediff.com23 May 2007

The 22-year-old fast bowler has played a key role in Bangladesh's rise in international cricket.

Bachchans And Saiyami In New Balki Film

Bachchans And Saiyami In New Balki Film

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan come together in R Balki's once again after Paa.

'Thank You, Mr Packer'

'Thank You, Mr Packer'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

'Indian cricket's colourful story is still being written'

'Indian cricket's colourful story is still being written'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

'What is true khadoos? Stubborn? Dogged? Unyielding? Relentless? Or something in between that? Or all of it together?' 'Just like you can't translate it, you can't teach a kid to be khadoos either. You can only inculcate that attitude in him by sharing stories of all the khadoos-ness of past stalwarts.' 'For instance, the story of Sunil Gavaskar batting left handed to counter the left-arm spin of Raghuram Bhat and salvaging a draw in the 1981-1982 Ranji Trophy semi-finals...' Rahul Dravid on Cricket's Great Oral Tradition.

Kejriwal wanted Sidhu to be Punjab CM, claims Navjot Kaur

Kejriwal wanted Sidhu to be Punjab CM, claims Navjot Kaur

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife Navjot Kaur on Friday said her husband 'gifted' the chief minister's chair to Bhagwant Mann, claiming that Arvind Kejriwal once wanted the former cricketer to lead Punjab but he chose not to betray his party.

KKR captain Rana fined for slow over-rate vs CSK

KKR captain Rana fined for slow over-rate vs CSK

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Nitish Rana was fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL 2023 match against Chennai Super Kings.

Why Indian cricket didn't do well in the 1990s

Why Indian cricket didn't do well in the 1990s

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'When I entered the Indian team's dressing room, I discovered that there was a divide in the team, like a wall in between two groups of players, there were two teams within one.' 'It was all about individual glory and if the team won in the process great!' 'My entire Test career was about me wishing that my Indian team was more like the Pakistan team.'

'Senseless noise': Govt on Cong's swipe at Modi's photo gifted to him at India-Aus match

'Senseless noise': Govt on Cong's swipe at Modi's photo gifted to him at India-Aus match

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'Narendra Modi's friend's son presenting Narendra Modi's photo to Narendra Modi at the Narendra Modi Stadium'

Australia's road to sixth ODI World Cup trophy

Australia's road to sixth ODI World Cup trophy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

After defeats in their opening two matches, Australia came roaring back, winning their next nine games in succession

Aus cricketer Warner pens series for children

Aus cricketer Warner pens series for children

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Explosive Australian batsman David Warner has penned a children's book series called Kaboom Kid, which features the exploits of a "cricket-mad" schoolboy named Davey Warner.

Imposter posing as ex-Pakistan cricketer appears on BBC

Imposter posing as ex-Pakistan cricketer appears on BBC

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

An imposter posing as a former Pakistani cricketer has duped the BBC.