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India's 500 ODI wins!

India's 500 ODI wins!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

India registered its 500th win in One Day Internationals when it beat Australia in the second ODI at Nagpur on March 5, 2019.

Jadeja suspended for 3rd Test

Jadeja suspended for 3rd Test

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Saturday's incident occurred in the 58th over when Jadeja, after fielding off his own bowling, threw the ball back at Dimuth Karunaratne who had not left his crease.

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Rajneesh Gupta gives us a list of noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Why South Africa are Cricket's Chokers

Why South Africa are Cricket's Chokers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

When South Africa lost to India on Sunday, they cemented their reputation for 'choking' in ICC tournaments. Rajneesh Gupta tells us why South Africa's record for freezing in important ICC contests is, alas, well deserved.

I won't walk away, says under-fire England captain Cook

I won't walk away, says under-fire England captain Cook

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Alastair Cook said he has no intention of stepping down as captain after his England side lost the seventh and final match of the One-Day International series against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

I won't walk away, says under-fire England captain Cook

I won't walk away, says under-fire England captain Cook

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Alastair Cook said he has no intention of stepping down as captain after his England side lost the seventh and final match of the One-Day International series against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

India vs SA: How the teams stack up in T20s

India vs SA: How the teams stack up in T20s

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Rajneesh Gupta throws up all the numbers of how both teams have fared in Twenty20 Internationals.

Lord's in Numbers: India's worst defeat under Kohli

Lord's in Numbers: India's worst defeat under Kohli

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the Lord's Test.

Wanderers Test: Faf du Plessis master of 4th innings chases

Wanderers Test: Faf du Plessis master of 4th innings chases

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Faf du Plessis seems to be a master of fourth innings chases. On his Test debut he batted for seven hours 46 minutes against Australia at Adelaide in 2012-13, saving South Africa from certain defeat.

When Team India froze in big finals

When Team India froze in big finals

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

While winning four major finals, India have finished on the losing side in the finals on four occasions.

Stats: When cricket tours ended abruptly!

Stats: When cricket tours ended abruptly!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Against the backdrop of the West Indies team's withdrawal from its tour of India, Rediff.com takes a look at instances when cricket tours have been called off midway through a series.

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.

Numbers game: Who has the highest WorldT20 average? Kohli or KP?

Numbers game: Who has the highest WorldT20 average? Kohli or KP?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Sri Lanka, who won the last edition of the World T20 in 2014, have 21 wins from 31 matches in the six editions of the tournament, while India have 17 victories from 28 games. Check out the records of the previous five editions of the World T20.

Sri Lanka bomb blasts: Vaas, Herath call for unity

Sri Lanka bomb blasts: Vaas, Herath call for unity

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Sri Lankan cricketer Dasun Shanaka revisited the Easter Sunday horror, the serial blasts that took place in the country on Sunday, leaving almost 300 people dead and more than 500 injured.

India's 200 Club

India's 200 Club

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Rajneesh Gupta checks out the ODI careers of the 14 Indians with 200 ODI appearances.

Cricket Buzz: Wadkar in for dope-tainted Gupta after BCCI faux pas

Cricket Buzz: Wadkar in for dope-tainted Gupta after BCCI faux pas

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The BCCI has named Akshay Wadkar as the replacement for wicket-keeper batsman Abhishek Gupta in the India Red squad for Duleep Trophy after realising their blunder of picking a player banned for a doping violation till September 14.

Nehra gives Dhoni vote of confidence

Nehra gives Dhoni vote of confidence

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

'I see him playing T20 World Cup in 2020. If I can be a fast bowler at the age of 39, so, with MS Dhoni and his fitness, he can definitely play'

An amazing clean sweep for India

An amazing clean sweep for India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

It is the first time that India have made a clean sweep in a Test series in the West Indies.

How China facilitated the India-US strategic embrace

How China facilitated the India-US strategic embrace

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

China is now the most significant strategic concern in Washington, as in most of the world's capitals, especially the democracies. Today, strategic autonomy has acquired a sharper definition: To ward off the Chinese challenge to India's territorial integrity, sovereignty and regional stature, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Sri Lanka bombings 'revenge of NZ'; toll crosses 320

Sri Lanka bombings 'revenge of NZ'; toll crosses 320

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

National flags were lowered and people bowed their heads as the silence began at 8:30 am local time, the time the first of the attacks occurred on Sunday.

The Indore Test and more in numbers

The Indore Test and more in numbers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the Indore Test.

Is Dhoni the 'finisher' finished?

Is Dhoni the 'finisher' finished?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Rajneesh Gupta presents a Look at close-run matches involving Mahendra Singh Dhoni to find out if India's best 'finisher' is finished.

Pujara rises to 2nd, Kohli stays 5th in ICC Test rankings

Pujara rises to 2nd, Kohli stays 5th in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara jumped a couple of rungs to second, while skipper Virat Kohli held on to the fifth spot in the latest ICC rankings for Test batsmen.

How Ashwin, Jadeja, Jayant created history in Mohali

How Ashwin, Jadeja, Jayant created history in Mohali

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Rajneesh Gupta surveys the cricketing milestones from the Mohali Test.

History beckons Team India at Kandy as they eye series clean sweep

History beckons Team India at Kandy as they eye series clean sweep

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

India have won the first two Tests by comprehensive margins -- by 304 runs in Galle and an innings and 53 runs in Colombo.

Rolling out the welcome mat for Yoga Day

Rolling out the welcome mat for Yoga Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Celebrations will take place in 150 countries with Indian missions coordinating activities in landmark places such as Eiffel Tower in Paris, Trafalgar Square in London and Central Park in New York.

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

SL captain Tharanga suspended for 2 matches

SL captain Tharanga suspended for 2 matches

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

This is Tharanga's second ban in recent times after he suffered a similar two-match ban for slow over-rate in the Champions Trophy when he had led the side against South Africa in the absence of then-skipper Angelo Mathews.

Cricket Buzz: Smriti Mandhana continues rich run in England's Super League

Cricket Buzz: Smriti Mandhana continues rich run in England's Super League

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Smriti Mandhana continued her impressive run in the Women's Cricket Super League

Stats: Ashwin wins the numbers game on Day 1 in Galle

Stats: Ashwin wins the numbers game on Day 1 in Galle

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 1 in the first Test between India and Sri Lanka.

Stats: Kohli getting closer towards breaking Tendulkar's record

Stats: Kohli getting closer towards breaking Tendulkar's record

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Statistical highlights on the fifth and final day of the opening Test match between India and Sri Lanka, in Kolkata, on Monday.

If ever the Kiwis had a chance of winning the World Cup, this is it!

If ever the Kiwis had a chance of winning the World Cup, this is it!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

New Zealand have never appeared so well-united as they do currently. 'Individually and collectively, under Brendon McCullum's astute leadership, they seem a formidable lot.'

Just one memorable World Cup... and little else!

Just one memorable World Cup... and little else!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Five players who excelled at the World Cup, but did little of note otherwise.These players were so impressive in a particular World Cup, but did so little otherwise.

Stats: Rahane and Dhawan's record adds to Sri Lanka's misery

Stats: Rahane and Dhawan's record adds to Sri Lanka's misery

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Take a look at the statistical highlights of the first One-day International between India and Sri Lanka.

As 50th Test beckons, Pujara's career in numbers

As 50th Test beckons, Pujara's career in numbers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

As Cheteshwar Pujara plays a landmark Test against Sri Lanka, Rajneesh Gupta salutes the batsman's career thus far in numbers...

Five-star Ashwin beats Hadlee's record

Five-star Ashwin beats Hadlee's record

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

An all-round effort from Team India saw the hosts bundle out Australia for 112 runs and record a superb 75-run win on Day 4 of the 2nd Test in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Here are the statistical highlights from Day 4 of the match.

A cricket feature to make you smile

A cricket feature to make you smile

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times.

FLASHBACK: BEST Sports Photos of the Year-Part 3

FLASHBACK: BEST Sports Photos of the Year-Part 3

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

From a Sri Lanka cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara's final Test innings, Virender Sehwag's felicitation ceremony, FC Barcelona's Luis Suarez celebrating the La Liga title with his family, these and many more scintillating moments are frozen in time in this beautiful photo-feature.

Shastri adds a different hue to Team India's training style

Shastri adds a different hue to Team India's training style

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

India coach Ravi Shastri has tweaked team's preparation style.

Smith jumps to fifth in ICC Test rankings, Kohli 15th

Smith jumps to fifth in ICC Test rankings, Kohli 15th

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

In the ICC Player Rankings for Test bowlers, Australia's Ryan Harris has moved up two places to second following his six wickets against India in the fourth Test at MCG.