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Mature Parag says hard choices paved way for comeback

Mature Parag says hard choices paved way for comeback

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Parag credited Sangakkara for making things easier for him as he was easy to approach.

CSK announce partnership; Fleming to be Texas Super Kings coach

CSK announce partnership; Fleming to be Texas Super Kings coach

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Stephen Fleming will be the coach of Dallas-based Major League Cricket (MLC) club Texas Super Kings (TSK), which announced its partnership with IPL side Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Edgbaston stadium to become COVID-19 testing centre

Edgbaston stadium to become COVID-19 testing centre

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The NHS staff will drive in through the Edgbaston road entrance, be tested while remaining in their vehicle and exit the grounds onto Pershore Road, it added.

Rachin's journey: From cheering for Kiwis at a Bengaluru pub to playing in the 2023 World Cup

Rachin's journey: From cheering for Kiwis at a Bengaluru pub to playing in the 2023 World Cup

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Rachin Ravindra found the night of July 14, 2019, one of the longest and hardest to endure as he watched New Zealand's heartbreaking defeat to England in the ODI World Cup final sitting in a Bengaluru pub.

Tarak Sinha, one of India's most respected cricket coaches, dead

Tarak Sinha, one of India's most respected cricket coaches, dead

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Tarak Sinha, the Indian coach with most number of international and first-class cricketers as his disciples, died on Saturday morning after a prolonged illness.

'India to break World Cup drought soon'

'India to break World Cup drought soon'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Kirsten said it is not improbable if India can figure a way to make things right in the knockout games.

What cricketers want to do inside Commonwealth Games village

What cricketers want to do inside Commonwealth Games village

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Head coach Ramesh Powar wants team to meet Sindhu and Neeraj

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan batsman Shehzad's doping ban extended

Cricket Buzz: Pakistan batsman Shehzad's doping ban extended

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The PCB banned Shehzad for violating anti-doping regulations after he tested positive for a prohibited substance in May and his suspension was scheduled to end on November 10.

Indebted to MS Dhoni for the rest of my life: Ashwin

Indebted to MS Dhoni for the rest of my life: Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a master of out of the box strategies, flung the new ball to R Ashwin in the IPL 2011 final against Royal Challengers Bangalore and the then rookie off-spinner made an impact in the fourth ball itself, dismissing an in-form Chris Gayle.

Lalit Modi slams IPL team owners over lost opportunity

Lalit Modi slams IPL team owners over lost opportunity

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Talking about the ICC T20 World Cup in the West Indies/US this year and inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, he said that the T20 World Cup in New York will be driven by expats.

Sunil Chhetri: The backbencher and prankster who will finish on top

Sunil Chhetri: The backbencher and prankster who will finish on top

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Football was not very close to Sunil Chhetri's heart during his days as a bubbly teenager with proclivity for pranks. He was only looking to use the sport as a vehicle to gain entry to a reputed college and continue his education.

'You've held the flag high, Sunil Chhetri!'

'You've held the flag high, Sunil Chhetri!'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

The Asian Football Confederation tweeted, "94 International Goals. Carried the hopes of a nation! Thank You Asian Football Icon, Sunil Chhetri."

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

His nomination was announced by the outgoing President, Anthony Wreford, at the MCC Annual General Meeting at Lord's in May this year.

BCCI imposes life ban on Dalmiya

BCCI imposes life ban on Dalmiya

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

Jagmohan Dalmiya was banned for misappropriation of funds and would not be allowed to hold any position at the national or state level.

India's Gen Next kick-start new era against Zimbabwe

India's Gen Next kick-start new era against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

If one looks at selection pattern, Jurel was the second keeper behind Sanju Samson for this series and Jitesh was a late entrant because of the unavailability of the World Cup squad members.

Will Amitabh Chaudhary become the new BCCI chief?

Will Amitabh Chaudhary become the new BCCI chief?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

The sudden demise of veteran administrator Jagmohan Dalmiya has turned the BCCI into a divided house with the East Zone units deciding to prop up their own candidate, giving a new twist to the intense succession battle.

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

Dayal's Redemption: From Rinku's sixes to stopping Dhoni

Rediff.com19 May 2024

A beaming father Chandrapal, said that the son told his mom that he was confident of stopping the legendary MSD on his tracks.

Santner's sensational spinning feat shatters records!

Santner's sensational spinning feat shatters records!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Mitchell Santner, etched his name alongside the legendary Daniel Vettori in the annals of cricket history

Cricket Buzz: Ganguly to miss MCC meeting after mother falls ill

Cricket Buzz: Ganguly to miss MCC meeting after mother falls ill

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who is a member of the Marylebone Cricket Club World Cricket Committee, will skip its upcoming meeting at Lord's on August 11-12.

'This is as crazy as a clown in a village circus'

'This is as crazy as a clown in a village circus'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Ramiz, who was replaced as PCB chairman by Sethi by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif last December, has been quiet for a while, after initially lashing out at the changes in the board.

Pujara to play for Sussex during English summer

Pujara to play for Sussex during English summer

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Pujara will compete in both first-class and List A games for Sussex.

'Some justification in demand for boycott of Indo-Pak cricket ties'

'Some justification in demand for boycott of Indo-Pak cricket ties'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The prominent voices that have called for a suspension of cricket ties are senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh and pacer Mohammed Shami.

Dasgupta to represent CAB

Dasgupta to represent CAB

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

Gautam Dasgupta would represent the Cricket Association of Bengal at the BCCI's Annual General Meeting to be held on September 27 and 28.

What People Munch On At Half-Time

What People Munch On At Half-Time

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

What do we eat when we watch football?

Dream to represent India has been fulfilled: Avesh Khan

Dream to represent India has been fulfilled: Avesh Khan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Madhya Pradesh pacer Avesh Khan, who earned a national call-up for the T20 series against New Zealand on Wednesday said that his dream to represent the country has been fulfilled.

Former groundstaff Lyon set to join legends in 100 club

Former groundstaff Lyon set to join legends in 100 club

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Spinner Nathan Lyon will be pinching himself when he dons the baggy green cap of Australia and joins the 100-Test club for the fourth and final match against India at the Gabba on Friday.

How this Holland-based Indian techie is helping cricketers

How this Holland-based Indian techie is helping cricketers

Rediff.com17 May 2020

'Ludimos', launched by Madhan Raj, is an online platform which can be used by players to upload videos and receive tips from coaches from any part of the world.

The story of Nepal's first IPL-contracted cricketer

The story of Nepal's first IPL-contracted cricketer

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Michael Clarke claims to have done nothing but 'smile' everytime he saw Sandeep Lamichhane bowl but Nepal's first Indian Premier League-contracted cricketer says he owes his growth to the former Australian captain.

The Second Coming Of Ashwin

The Second Coming Of Ashwin

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin will consider himself fortunate to get a rare chance to play his second World Cup at home.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

Italy's former cricket captain a terror suspect

Italy's former cricket captain a terror suspect

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Pakistan-born Aftab Farook who captained the Italian youth cricket team has been expelled from Italy for allegedly plotting an attack in the name of the Islamic State (IS) group according to media reports.

After ODI World Cup snub, Chahal signs up with Kent

After ODI World Cup snub, Chahal signs up with Kent

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Ignored by national selectors for the ongoing Asia Cup and upcoming ODI World cup, Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has signed up with English county side Kent to play three County Championship games.

Former India opener Jaffer retires from all forms of cricket

Former India opener Jaffer retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

The 42-year-old batsman played 31 Tests and scored 1,944 runs, at an average of 34.11. He has five hundreds and 11 fifties in the longest format, with 212 his highest score.

India vs Pak: Why ICC won't act against Ahmedabad fans

India vs Pak: Why ICC won't act against Ahmedabad fans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The ICC is unlikely to take any action on Pakistan Cricket Board's complaint for alleged boorish crowd behaviour during their World Cup game against India in Ahmedabad on October 14,

Officials investigate racist abuse allegations at Edgbaston

Officials investigate racist abuse allegations at Edgbaston

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

A number of supporters said on Twitter they had been targeted by racist abuse from other fans at the Birmingham

'Mumbai Indians not just an IPL club, but a finishing school'

'Mumbai Indians not just an IPL club, but a finishing school'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Mumbai Indians relied not just on international performers like Pollard or Quinton de Kock or Trent Boult, but also on the likes of uncapped duo of Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav as they emerged triumphant in the 13th edition of IPL last year.

Royals to offer lucrative multi-year contract to Buttler?

Royals to offer lucrative multi-year contract to Buttler?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Rajasthan Royals is all set to offer a lucrative multi-year contract to England's limited over skipper Jos Buttler.

BCCI asks state associations to discuss Lodha panel report

BCCI asks state associations to discuss Lodha panel report

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Rattled by the recommended sweeping reforms to its structure by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha Committee, the Cricket Board has advised its affiliated state units to convene a meeting of its managing committee before this month end to discuss its implications. "You are aware that the Justice Lodha Committee appointed by the Honourable Supreme Court has submitted its report and we have received a copy of the same," BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur has written in his letter to all the Board's affiliated units.

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Vijay has a lot of young and middle-aged women fans, but as voters, they are possibly now with the DMK, or remain with the AIADMK. Recapturing this constituency would have helped Vijay's political launch and the GOAT script and dialogues could have gone a long way in helping out. But the kind of script and screenplay and the unusually and equally unnecessary long run-time (3 hours, 3 minutes) that GOAT offers takes the film experience over the heads of those that are not familiar with secret agents and uranium theft in Tamil cinema, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Raina slogging it out in Amsterdam to regain form

Raina slogging it out in Amsterdam to regain form

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Determined to make a strong start in the next domestic season, India batsman Suresh Raina is presently undergoing a month-long high intensity training at the synthetic pitches of Amsterdam Cricket Club (ACC) in the Dutch capital.