News for 'Murali'

Murali's doosra report sent to ICC

Murali's doosra report sent to ICC

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

The report from the University of Western Australia was sent with the observations of the bowling review group to the ICC.

Murali surpasses Akram for ODI wkts record

Murali surpasses Akram for ODI wkts record

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan created history on Thursday, becoming the highest wicket-taker in one-day cricket. He eclipsed Pakistani pace legend Wasim Akram's world record of 502 one-day scalps.

Mani slams claims of Murali bias

Mani slams claims of Murali bias

Rediff.com30 Mar 2004

The ICC chief said match officials are well within their rights to raise concerns about any delivery from any bowler.

Murali hopes to race against Warne

Murali hopes to race against Warne

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Muralitharan wants to race with Warne to the historic 500 Test wicket milestone.

England fight back after Murali magic

England fight back after Murali magic

Rediff.com4 Dec 2003

Muralitharan took seven wickets to put Sri Lanka in charge before the England spinners struck blows of their own.

Murali sets record in drawn Test

Murali sets record in drawn Test

Rediff.com7 May 2003

The ace spinner took his 450th Test wicket and a five-wicket haul for a record 37th time in the second Test against New Zealand.\n\n

I will play in the final, tweets Murali

I will play in the final, tweets Murali

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

With the cloud over Muttiah Muralitharan's fitness still remaining for the World Cup final against India, the spin wizard has made it clear that he will play in the final.

Murali gets wicket with last ball in Lanka

Murali gets wicket with last ball in Lanka

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Muttiah Muralitharan took a wicket with his final ball on home soil as Sri Lanka took control of the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. The Kiwis could put up only 217 from 48.5 overs.

Chess Olympiad: Unstoppable Gukesh hits 8/8 as India shock USA

Chess Olympiad: Unstoppable Gukesh hits 8/8 as India shock USA

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Teenaged Grandmaster D Gukesh shocked world number 5 Fabiano Caruana as India 'B' pulled off a superb 3-1 win over number 2 seeds USA in the eighth round of the Open section of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram, Chennai on Saturday.

CWG: Sable, Priyanka add sparkle of silver to India's kitty

CWG: Sable, Priyanka add sparkle of silver to India's kitty

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

The other Indian in the fray, Bhawna Jat finished eighth and last with a personal best time of 47:14.13.

Murali reclaims world record for Test wickets

Murali reclaims world record for Test wickets

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

The Sri Lanka off-spinner broke the previous record of 708 wickets, held by retired Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne, when he bowled England's Paul Collingwood for 45 on the third day of the first Test.

Murali equals Warne's record as England slump

Murali equals Warne's record as England slump

Rediff.com2 Dec 2007

Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan claimed 4-30 to equal Shane Warne's world record for the most test wickets on the second day of the first Test against England on Sunday. Muralitharan ripped through England's top order after lunch to reduce the tourists to 186 for six shortly before tea when rain washed out play for the day.

'India can use Pant as X-factor in Boxing Day Test'

'India can use Pant as X-factor in Boxing Day Test'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

According to Kartik, Pant has an 'X-factor' in his batting and believes that he can produce results for the side

Be honest: KP tells Root & Co

Be honest: KP tells Root & Co

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

England were 74/2 in the first innings in the day-night Test after winning the toss before crumbling to 112 all out.

Murali demands $6.7m from Bedi

Murali demands $6.7m from Bedi

Rediff.com15 Aug 2007

Ace spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has demanded the money as damages for making 'derogatory' comments about his bowling action.

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams off to winning starts

Chess Olympiad: Indian teams off to winning starts

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Indian teams made winning starts in the Open and women's sections of the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai on Friday.

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

A look at the historic achievements by India's athletes in 2022.

Symonds urges Aussie crowds to respect Murali

Symonds urges Aussie crowds to respect Murali

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

All-rounder Andrew Symonds has urged Australian crowds to applaud Muttiah Muralitharan if the controversial off-spinner breaks Shane Warne's test wickets record when Sri Lanka tour Down Under in November.

Day 3 and the Numbers Belong to India

Day 3 and the Numbers Belong to India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 3 of the India-England Test at Leeds.

Murali magic at Champions League T20 clinic

Murali magic at Champions League T20 clinic

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Retired Sri Lankan spin-wizard Muttiah Muralitharan was the star attraction when players representing various Airtel Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) franchise teams attended a coaching clinic at a school in Parkmore, Johannesburg, on Tuesday.

Bedi hits back: Murali is indeed a chucker!

Bedi hits back: Murali is indeed a chucker!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

At the receiving end of a scathing attack from Muttiah Muralitharan, his long-time detractor Bishen Singh Bedi on Wednesday hit back at the Sri Lankan spin great by maintaining that he is indeed a "chucker".

Images: Murali's feat sets up Sri Lanka win

Images: Murali's feat sets up Sri Lanka win

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Images from the fifth day's play in the first Test between Sri Lanka and India, in Galle, on Thursday.

Murali finishes with 800 as SL crush India

Murali finishes with 800 as SL crush India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Muttiah Muralitharan went past 800 wickets to help Sri Lanka crush India by an emphatic ten-wicket margin on the fifth and final day of the first Test in Galle on Wednesday. Tillakaratne Dilshan slammed 68 from 47 balls, having hit six boundaries and a six, while Tharanga Paranavitana was unbeaten on 23 as Sri Lanka raced to 96 for no loss in 14.1 overs.

Murali signs off with 800 wkts; congratulate him

Murali signs off with 800 wkts; congratulate him

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Muttiah Muralitharan claimed the wicket of Pragyan Ojha on Day 5 of the first Test against India on Thursday to breach the 800 wickets mark and sign off as the highest Test wicket-taker of all time. It is highly unlikely that anyone in contemporary cricket, or in the near future, will even get near that feat.

Sri Lanka hoping Murali can finish off India

Sri Lanka hoping Murali can finish off India

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Sri Lanka coach Trevor Bayliss said his players are hoping that retiring spinner Muttiah Muralitharan will bow out of the five-day game with a victory by producing another memorable performance on Thursday, the fifth day of the first Test against India, in Galle.

Cracker of a farewell for Murali at Galle

Cracker of a farewell for Murali at Galle

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Firecrackers went off in the stadium as Muttiah Muralitharan stepped out to bat in his swansong Test and players from both India and Sri Lanka also did their bit to make the spin wizard's farewell match a memorable affair.

Indian doctor invited by Murali for farewell Test

Indian doctor invited by Murali for farewell Test

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Veteran off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has invited Indian orthopaedic surgeon and former medical consultant to the Sri Lankan team Mandeep Singh Dhillon to witness his swansong Test against India in Galle.

Murali is role model and an ambassador: Pawar

Murali is role model and an ambassador: Pawar

Rediff.com17 Jul 2010

ICC President Sharad Pawar paid glowing tributes to retiring Sri Lanka spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan, describing him as a legend, role model and a great ambassador of the game.

Last Test is just another match for Murali

Last Test is just another match for Murali

Rediff.com17 Jul 2010

Veteran Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan does not consider his swansong Test against India a "big match" and says he would not feel sad if he retires without touching the unprecedented 800-wicket mark.

Murali spins Sri Lanka to Wellington victory

Murali spins Sri Lanka to Wellington victory

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

Six wickets from Muttiah Muralitharan helped Sri Lanka win the second and final Test against New Zealand by 217 runs on Monday to square the series at 1-1.

'Unconstitutional': Madras HC quashes 10.5% Vanniyar quota

'Unconstitutional': Madras HC quashes 10.5% Vanniyar quota

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

The Madurai bench of the Madras high court on Monday issued an order terming the 10.5 per cent internal reservation for the Vanniyars community in Tamil Nadu as 'unconstitutional.'

Murali, Ntini to battle for top spot

Murali, Ntini to battle for top spot

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

The world's top two Test bowlers will go head-to-head during the Test series between Sri Lanka and South Africa

Olympiad: Gukesh stuns Shirov, India B clinch fifth win in row

Olympiad: Gukesh stuns Shirov, India B clinch fifth win in row

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The game incidentally was an old Sicilian where Shirov tried an unconventional ninth move.

All eyes on India ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad

All eyes on India ahead of the 44th Chess Olympiad

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

India will be fielding three teams each in the Open and women's sections respectively.

Start-up founders turn to venture debt funds

Start-up founders turn to venture debt funds

Rediff.com24 May 2020

The country's top three venture debt firms -- Alteria Capital, Innoven Capital, and Trifecta Capital -- combined deployed about $300 million (Rs 2,200 crore) in start-ups such as BigBasket, Cure.fit, Ninjacart, Dunzo and Lendingkart till April end, according to the government's Investindia website.

'We are backing Murali to turn it around'

'We are backing Murali to turn it around'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

If Sri Lanka win the third and final Test in Mumbai, they will not only break the jinx that has seen them go winless in 20 Tests against India, but also end the series on level terms, with some pride restored.

PIX: Vijay hits ton, Rahul back in runs ahead of 1st Australia Test

PIX: Vijay hits ton, Rahul back in runs ahead of 1st Australia Test

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Murali Vijay made a strong case for his comeback to the Test team with a brilliant century, while KL Rahul stroked a half-century to lead India's strong reply on the fourth and final day of the practice match against Cricket Australia XI in Sydney on Saturday.

IPL: Dhoni brings out the 'helicopter' in Dubai

IPL: Dhoni brings out the 'helicopter' in Dubai

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The three-times IPL champions played a practice game at the Sevens Stadiums in Dubai where the CSK batsmen and bowlers got a good run.

CWG Rewind: Sable soars, Paul leaps, Sharath sizzles...

CWG Rewind: Sable soars, Paul leaps, Sharath sizzles...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Slipping out of the usual top-five was seen as a real possibility in absence of shooting but phenomenal success in athletics and lawn bowls propelled India to a commendable fourth place finish at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Chess Olympiad: Red-hot India 'B' thrash Estonia 4-0

Chess Olympiad: Red-hot India 'B' thrash Estonia 4-0

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

India 'B' blanked Estonia 4-0 in the second round of the Open section in the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram, Chennai, on Saturday while the second-seeded India 'A' team defeated Moldova 3.5-0.5 to make it two wins from as many matches.