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Sri Lanka: Champs once; runners up twice

Sri Lanka: Champs once; runners up twice

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the Sri Lankan team from World Cups.

Anderson has set the bar like Tendulkar: McGrath

Anderson has set the bar like Tendulkar: McGrath

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

England seamer James Anderson has raised the bar for fast bowlers around the world, much like India great Sachin Tendulkar did for batsmen, former Australia paceman Glenn McGrath said.

Timid umpires allowed chucking to flourish?

Timid umpires allowed chucking to flourish?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Timid officiating has allowed a generation of 'chuckers' to flourish in international cricket and the current crackdown on bowlers with illegal actions has arrived two decades late, according to former Test umpire Darrell Hair.

'Rockstar Ashwin is constantly reinventing himself'

'Rockstar Ashwin is constantly reinventing himself'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

To prove his point, Laxman cited the example of Steve Smith's trouble against Ashwin during India's recent tour Down Under.

Our Biopics Are Bad, But There's Hope

Our Biopics Are Bad, But There's Hope

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

I do have a dream biopic. It has as its subject Renu Saluja, the cosmically gifted editor, with a special focus on the Vidhu Vinod Chopra-Saluja-Sudhir Mishra love story, says Sreehari Nair.

Why the pink ball is leg spinner-friendly

Why the pink ball is leg spinner-friendly

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'When a finger spinner bowls, the ball is released with seam so that there is turn and bounce. When you are bowling the googly, the seam will be scrambled and very difficult to pick'

The Rise of Cricket's New Stars

The Rise of Cricket's New Stars

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Meet the standout finds of World Cup 2023.

Shane Warne, the man who made spin sexy again

Shane Warne, the man who made spin sexy again

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Warne finished his career with 708 wickets in 145 Tests

'Shane Warne cared a lot': Maxwell on spin legend's influence

'Shane Warne cared a lot': Maxwell on spin legend's influence

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Glenn Maxwell shared a touching relationship with Shane Warne, who passed away last year, and the Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder termed the spin legend as the most caring and loyal person he has ever come across.

Perth Test, Day 3: Interesting numbers

Perth Test, Day 3: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Virat Kohli is the second fastest behind Don Bradman to score 25 Test hundreds, notes Rajneesh Gupta.

Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath retires from ODIs, T20s

Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath retires from ODIs, T20s

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath has retired from 50-over and Twenty20 internationals in order to carry on playing Test matches, the country's cricket board said on Sunday.

Ashwin is the 'southpaw slayer'

Ashwin is the 'southpaw slayer'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Ashwin dismissed David Warner on day three of the ongoing third Test against Australia, and as a result, the off-spinner registered his 193rd wicket against left-handers

The Mystery Lady At The IPL Auction

The Mystery Lady At The IPL Auction

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Kaviya Maran is the co-owner of the Sunrisers Hyderabad team.

Not told why I was sacked from captaincy: Warner

Not told why I was sacked from captaincy: Warner

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Australian said that he would love to represent SRH again but that is not in his hands.

Ishant completes 150 wickets haul in Tests

Ishant completes 150 wickets haul in Tests

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Pacer Ishant Sharma became the 12th Indian to take 150 Test wickets when he dismissed opener Hamish Rutherford on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand, in Auckland, on Thursday.

Anderson becomes first English bowler to take 400 Test wickets

Anderson becomes first English bowler to take 400 Test wickets

Rediff.com30 May 2015

England fast bowler James Anderson claimed his 400th Test wicket when he had New Zealand's Martin Guptill caught at slip by Ian Bell for nought in the second Test at Headlingley, Leeds.

Sehwag, to me you are a cricketing great: Ganguly

Sehwag, to me you are a cricketing great: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Following the ICC Hall of Fame announcement on November 13, 2023, open letters have been written to the inductees by those close to them. Here, Sourav Ganguly salutes inductee #112, Virender Sehwag.

India's greats Tendulkar, Kumble hail Anderson

India's greats Tendulkar, Kumble hail Anderson

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

"Welcome to the club", said Anil Kumble, while Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar hailed his 'incredible achievement' as English pacer James Anderson's 600 Test wickets earned him a unanimous round of applause from some of the biggest names in Indian cricket.

'Anderson is the GOAT of bowling and England's greatest'

'Anderson is the GOAT of bowling and England's greatest'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

ECB England off-spinner Dom Bess described James Anderson as the greatest English player of all time after the 38-year-old moved within two wickets of becoming the first pace bowler to claim 600 Test victims.

The ball of the century that launched Warne's career

The ball of the century that launched Warne's career

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Warne's first ball of the 1993-94 Ashes series has been written into the history books as the 'Ball of the Century'.

Sehwag's Arabians face Ganguly's Legends to kick-start MCL

Sehwag's Arabians face Ganguly's Legends to kick-start MCL

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The tournament is set to be played in Dubai and also at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah.

SRH Batters End Play-Off Hopes

SRH Batters End Play-Off Hopes

Rediff.com16 May 2023

It's a pity that all the cricketing brains in the dugout -- Brian Lara, Muttiah Muralitharan, Kumar Sangakkara and Dale Steyn in coaching roles -- cannot convert performances out in the middle.

Shane Warne, God of Spin, Dead At 52

Shane Warne, God of Spin, Dead At 52

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Warne's management released a brief statement saying that he passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand.

Why Jadeja Rocks

Why Jadeja Rocks

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Ravindra Jadeja's batting average of 41.90 in away Tests in the last three years is the highest by an Indian batsman having played 10 innings or more. Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 3 of the India-England Test at Trent Bridge.

'Jai jai Shiv Shambho, Happy Birthday Jumbo!'

'Jai jai Shiv Shambho, Happy Birthday Jumbo!'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

One of the biggest match-winners in Indian cricket Anil Kumble turned 47 on Tuesday and not surprising that birthday wishes poured in from all quarters for the legendary cricketer.

Jayawardena, Pollock to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Jayawardena, Pollock to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Sri Lankan great Mahela Jayawardena, former South Africa all-rounder Shaun Pollock and ex England batter Janette Brittin will be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame before the T20 World Cup final gets underway here on Sunday.

'I'm not used to throwing my hat anywhere'

'I'm not used to throwing my hat anywhere'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

Former captain Sourav Ganguly has said the expertise of former Indian cricketers can surely be utilised for bringing improvements in the team but was not sure if they will have enough time for the challenging job.

Broad takes 500th Test wicket to join illustrious company

Broad takes 500th Test wicket to join illustrious company

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The 34-year-old debuted for England in 2007 at Colombo with Chaminda Vaas his first, and only, wicket in that Test at a cost of 95 runs and logged his best figures of 8-15 when he rampaged through the Australians at Trent Bridge in the Ashes five years ago.

Mahela writes an open letter to Aravinda de Silva

Mahela writes an open letter to Aravinda de Silva

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Mahela Jayawardena pays a heartfelt tribute to newly inducted ICC Hall of Famer Aravinda de Silva.

Adelaide Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Adelaide Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

India have never won the first Test of a series in Australia and will be looking to come hard at Australia on Day 5. Rajneesh Gupta has all the numbers from the fourth day of the Adelaide Test.

Adelaide Test, Day 1: Interesting numbers

Adelaide Test, Day 1: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Cheteshwar Pujara's innings is the highest by a subcontinent batsman and third highest by any visiting batsman on the opening day of a Test in Australia, reveals Rajneesh Gupta.

How a full 20-over game would have helped Sunrisers Hyderabad

How a full 20-over game would have helped Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Muttiah Muralitharan said the franchise had a good chance of making the IPL final if its qualifier against Kolkata Knight Riders had not been truncated due to rain.

Ashwin equals Murali's record; joint fastest to 350 wickets

Ashwin equals Murali's record; joint fastest to 350 wickets

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday became the joint fastest to take 350 wickets, matching Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan's feat in his 66th Test.

Lee, Pietersen, Murali confirmed for Lord's Bicentenary

Lee, Pietersen, Murali confirmed for Lord's Bicentenary

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Retired Australian speedster Brett Lee has become the latest player to be named in the Sachin Tendulkar-led Marylebone Cricket Club XI which will take on Rest of the World XI in a Lord's Bicentenary celebration match on July 5.

Ganguly throws his weight behind Wriddhiman Saha

Ganguly throws his weight behind Wriddhiman Saha

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Echoing national selection committee chairman MSK Prasad's words, former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said Bengal wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha is ahead of Parthiv Patel in race to play Test cricket.

Broady you're a legend: Yuvraj

Broady you're a legend: Yuvraj

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Yuvraj took to Twitter to ask his fans to applaud the Englishman's hard work and achievement.

India's biggest wins in Test cricket

India's biggest wins in Test cricket

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers on India's biggest Test triumphs, Virat's victories and Ashwin's achievements.

Can Anderson get to 700-wicket mark in Tests?

Can Anderson get to 700-wicket mark in Tests?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

James Anderson is far from being done after becoming the first pacer to amass 600 Test wickets and he sees no reason why he can't enter the 700-club alongside Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan even though he has hit 38.

Sehwag to lead MCC in four-day match against Durham

Sehwag to lead MCC in four-day match against Durham

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

India Test discard Virender Sehwag has been roped in to captain the Marylebone Cricket Club squad in a four-day Champion County match against Durham, starting March 23, in Abu Dhabi.

When Harbhajan, Kaif caught up with the Big Boss

When Harbhajan, Kaif caught up with the Big Boss

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Former India cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Mohammad Kaif gave the fans some 'good news' when they appeared on the popular television show Big Boss hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. The Road Safety World Series will see some of the biggest legends of the game take on each other in a five-nation T20 tournament featuring India, West Indies, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka