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IPL: South Africa's cricketers face test of loyalty

IPL: South Africa's cricketers face test of loyalty

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

South African Test skipper Dean Elgar urged his teammates to choose national duty in a series against Bangladesh over the upcoming IPL as it is a test of loyalty for them and they must prioritise their country.

Why Dravid won't replace Shastri as India coach

Why Dravid won't replace Shastri as India coach

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Former captain Rahul Dravid has reapplied for the position of Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy, a development that should end speculations about him replacing Ravi Shastri as head coach of the Indian team after the T20 World Cup in November.

Choose between NCA and ICL, BCCI to Kapil

Choose between NCA and ICL, BCCI to Kapil

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said the Board could not accept the former all-rounder as head of both NCA and ICL.

Indian cricketers join Australians in anti-racism gesture

Indian cricketers join Australians in anti-racism gesture

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

The Australian and Indian players came together to form a barefoot circle in a powerful stance against racism

Gujarat Titan's fate in IPL to decide when Kirsten begins Pakistan job

Gujarat Titan's fate in IPL to decide when Kirsten begins Pakistan job

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Gary Kirsten, Pakistan's new head coach in the white-ball formats, could join the national squad directly in Ireland if his IPL team Gujarat Titans does not qualify for the Play-offs stage of the popular T20 League.

Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

In Australia, Warner said cricketers do not have many options apart from training in their home states as of now.

Ind-Pak players inspire UK cricket club to go vegan

Ind-Pak players inspire UK cricket club to go vegan

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Early Cricket Club chairman Gary Shacklady, himself a vegan, realised that many of the meals, especially at away grounds, were inaccessible to many of the players. This included the team's Hindu and Muslim players, who do not eat beef and pork for religious reasons.

World Cup Diary: Meet Afghanistan's very 'own' cricket star!

World Cup Diary: Meet Afghanistan's very 'own' cricket star!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

fghanistan's latest cricket sensation Hamid Hassan found his way into the pages of the popular US daily.

IPL Opener: Dhoni's CSK defends title vs Kohli's RCB

IPL Opener: Dhoni's CSK defends title vs Kohli's RCB

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Chennai Super Kings will launch their Indian Premier League (IPL) title defence against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday

Ignored for World Cup, Rayudu retires from cricket

Ignored for World Cup, Rayudu retires from cricket

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

The move comes after the 33-year-old was snubbed by the Indian team management, who preferred Mayank Agarwal as replacement for an injured Vijay Shankar in the World Cup squad.

LSG rope in former chief selector as strategic consultant

LSG rope in former chief selector as strategic consultant

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Former India cricketer and selection committee chairman MSK Prasad was on Thursday named as strategic consultant by Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants.

The T20 'freak' is set to dominate the World Cup

The T20 'freak' is set to dominate the World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Suryakumar doesn't quite know what to do in ODIs but he is a freak in T20 cricket, says Nasser Hussain

Sack me if you can, Kapil dares BCCI

Sack me if you can, Kapil dares BCCI

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

BCCI shot a letter to Kapil Dev asking him not to align with the ICL, but the former all-rounder is unperturbed.

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

A well-informed source close to Shaheen said that the bowler was upset that not even once the PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi or the national selectors have spoken to him about their future plans as far as the captaincy or appointment of coaches is concerned.

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Tata group has been a constant in India's sporting landscape and the conglomerate's involvement only grew under Ratan Tata.

Champions Trophy: Will ICC force India to play in Pakistan?

Champions Trophy: Will ICC force India to play in Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

A 'hybrid model' to host next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan remains an option as India's participation cannot be decided by the ICC if there is a government policy against it, a source in the governing body's all-powerful executive board told PTI on Friday.

Will cricket make a comeback at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?

Will cricket make a comeback at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Cricket's Twenty20 format is tailor-made for Olympics but the sport's administrators will consider any format which would ensure the game's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Games, USA Cricket chief Paraag Marathe said.

Afghanistan pick uncapped fast bowler Safi for T20 WC

Afghanistan pick uncapped fast bowler Safi for T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Saleem, 20, has yet to represent the national team in any format while Rasooli has shown strong form in the Shpageeza Cricket League, Afghanistan's domestic T20 tournament, after recovering from a finger injury.

IPL venue in chaos: Sawai Man Singh stadium sealed over unpaid dues

IPL venue in chaos: Sawai Man Singh stadium sealed over unpaid dues

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Rajasthan Cricket Association's (RCA) office and its academy were also sealed, along with the stadium.

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

PCB gives Haris Rauf green light for Big Bash stint

PCB gives Haris Rauf green light for Big Bash stint

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Pakistan's cricket board (PCB) have given fast bowler Haris Rauf permission to make a limited appearance in Australia's Big Bash League, ending a standoff with the player.

SEE: What our cricketers are up to!

SEE: What our cricketers are up to!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Our cricketers, who rarely get off-time, have had to spend the last week locked down in their respective homes like the rest of us across India.

'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."

Kohli's absence gives England an edge in Test series

Kohli's absence gives England an edge in Test series

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

'...Virat adds to the quality of any contest because he is such a wonderful player who brings fire, passion, competitiveness and great fan following to the sport. But personal matters always take preference over cricketing matters.'

Which players will make 15-member squad for T20 World Cup?

Which players will make 15-member squad for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Squad for the mega event will be announced at end of April.

Want to carry forward my finisher role: RCB 'keeper-batter Anuj Rawat

Want to carry forward my finisher role: RCB 'keeper-batter Anuj Rawat

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

RCB wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat said that the franchise will be starting its preparations for the IPL from March 10 onwards.

'IPL has democratised cricket for many countries'

'IPL has democratised cricket for many countries'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop believes that the Indian Premier League has democratised cricket for many countries by providing players from smaller nations an opportunity to lock horns with the top cricketers from around the world.

The rise and fall of Dattajirao Gaekwad revealed

The rise and fall of Dattajirao Gaekwad revealed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

As an Indian captain, he will enjoy his little piece of history and no one can take that away from him.

Pakistan in chaos? Babar's discontent raises concerns

Pakistan in chaos? Babar's discontent raises concerns

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Babar Azam's public expression of his unhappiness at being asked to bat at number three in T20 Internationals indicates that all is not well

Ronaldo's diet prepared by NASA scientists, claims Ramiz

Ronaldo's diet prepared by NASA scientists, claims Ramiz

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

In the ongoing season of the Saudi Pro League, the 38-year-old has appeared in 12 matches for the Riyadh-based club and scored 13 goals. Ronaldo also made seven assists in the 2023-24 season for AL Nassr.

Cricket: Sri Lanka's Perera returns for South Africa series

Cricket: Sri Lanka's Perera returns for South Africa series

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Pakistan to allow vaccinated spectators to attend NZ series.

Afghan cricketer Shafaq gets six-year ban for corruption

Afghan cricketer Shafaq gets six-year ban for corruption

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The 30-year-old Shafaq, who made his Afghanistan debut in 2009 and has played 24 one-day internationals and 46 Twenty20 internationals, will be banned from all forms of cricket.

Rahul Dravid signs for Scotland

Rahul Dravid signs for Scotland

Rediff.com2 May 2003

He will make his debut for the Saltires in the game against Hampshire at Edinburgh's Grange club on 1 June.

Neeraj eyes redemption, vows to come back stronger

Neeraj eyes redemption, vows to come back stronger

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra admitted to falling short of his full potential in the Paris Olympics final, where he secured a silver medal with a throw of 89.45 meters.

Gavaskar, Tendulkar on how to improve Mumbai cricket

Gavaskar, Tendulkar on how to improve Mumbai cricket

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar believe that the T20 Mumbai League will benefit the youngsters in the city and also them give them an opportunity to catch the attention of the IPL teams.

'41 WORKERS. 17 DAYS. THEY BELIEVED'

'41 WORKERS. 17 DAYS. THEY BELIEVED'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Indian cricket fraternity reacts to Silkyara tunnel rescue

After two 'big' injuries, fit-again Chahar targets IPL 2023

After two 'big' injuries, fit-again Chahar targets IPL 2023

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The India pace bowler had a tough time in 2022, recovering from a stress fracture and more recently a quad grade 3 tear.

PCB unhappy with Babar, Shaheen; to revisit players' social media policy

PCB unhappy with Babar, Shaheen; to revisit players' social media policy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board is not happy with former skipper Babar Azam and the current national T20 skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi participating on a space with fans conducted on social media platform 'X'.

Cricket Australia to grant NOC to IPL-bound players

Cricket Australia to grant NOC to IPL-bound players

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

IPL-bound Australian cricketers are sweating over their participation in the 14th edition of the cash-rich league

Pakistan Super League: Younis unsold; Misbah for Islamabad

Pakistan Super League: Younis unsold; Misbah for Islamabad

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Pakistan's Test stalwart Younis Khan, who led the national team to its only World T20 title in 2009, remained unsold while captain Misbah-ul Haq was snapped up by the Islamabad franchise on the first day of the Players' Draft for the Pakistan Super League, on Monday.