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Former India player Patil passes away

Former India player Patil passes away

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Former India player Sadashiv Raoji Patil, who represented the country in one Test match, died at his residence in Kolhapur on Tuesday.

Lisa Sthalekar inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Lisa Sthalekar inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Sthalekar was a member of four Australian World Cup-winning teams across the ODI and T20 formats and captained Australia in three ODIs against New Zealand in 2006.

Indians not bad players of short-ball: Rahane

Indians not bad players of short-ball: Rahane

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane said criticism that the team does not play the short-ball well does not hold merit.

'International cricket needs fixing'

'International cricket needs fixing'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

'T20 isn't the killer. The T20 format is good for the game.' 'The majority of international cricketers still value Test cricket.'

England coach Brendon McCullum let off the hook

England coach Brendon McCullum let off the hook

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The ECB said no action will be taken against England head coach Brendon McCullum, who was under scrutiny for his association with a betting company.

Sri Lanka players refuse to sign contract; ECB institutionally racist?

Sri Lanka players refuse to sign contract; ECB institutionally racist?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

The decision wasn't surprising as almost all the senior players in unison, had made it clear that the contracts offered by the Sri Lanka Cricket wasn't to their liking

IPL 2024: 'CSK is a team that values family culture'

IPL 2024: 'CSK is a team that values family culture'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'I am excited to join CSK again.'

Cricket Buzz: Controversial Pak spinner Ajmal retires, criticises PCB, ICC

Cricket Buzz: Controversial Pak spinner Ajmal retires, criticises PCB, ICC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

After a successful but controversial career, off-spinner Ajmal finished with 178 wickets in 35 Tests, the last of which was at Galle in Sri Lanka in 2014, where his bowling action was reported for a second time.

ECB probing McCullum's betting ads on IPL 2023

ECB probing McCullum's betting ads on IPL 2023

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

England head coach Brendon McCullum's appearance in online betting advertisements has landed him in a fix with ECB probing if it is in breach of the governing body's anti-corruption rules.

Smith, Mooney bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Smith, Mooney bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Smith's (28) ODI haul of 568 runs at 63.11 from 10 innings were enough to pip Finch (23) who scored 673 runs at 56.08 from 13 innings.

Cricket world in shock over Phil Hughes's head injury

Cricket world in shock over Phil Hughes's head injury

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Australian sport was reeling in shock after Phillip Hughes suffered a serious head injury while batting in a domestic cricket match on Tuesday.

IPL 2022 Retention: Top Players Released

IPL 2022 Retention: Top Players Released

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

A look at the major names who were not retained by the IPL franchises.

IPL exodus: Aussies to reach Maldives by chartered flight

IPL exodus: Aussies to reach Maldives by chartered flight

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The 38-strong contingent of Australian players, coaches, umpires and media pundits will have to wait longer, though, to get home, in the face of a ban on arrivals from India until at least May 15.

Meet India's debutants in Nagpur Test

Meet India's debutants in Nagpur Test

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

India's charismatic middle-order batter in T20 cricket Suryakumar Yadav made his Test debut along with wicketkeeper K S Bharat.

Sreesanth escaped due to vacuum of law: Former Delhi CP Neeraj Kumar

Sreesanth escaped due to vacuum of law: Former Delhi CP Neeraj Kumar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Stakeholders have shown a distinct lack of seriousness in bringing a law against corruption in Indian sports, a reason why someone like tainted former pacer S Sreesanth got away despite strong evidence of spot-fixing against him in the 2013 IPL, former Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar has said.

Australian cricketers unhappy with current pay system

Australian cricketers unhappy with current pay system

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Australia's cricketers have demanded a review of performance-related pay for contracted players who stand to take another financial hit after an under-strength One-Day International team was defeated by New Zealand last week.

'Kishan no 'hit-or-miss' player, his time will come'

'Kishan no 'hit-or-miss' player, his time will come'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Ishan Kishan may have been labelled a 'hit-or-miss' player after his failure against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup, but the young wicketkeeper-batter's former coaches feel he can become a vital cog in India's white-ball cricket in the next few years.

Kiwi cricketers most likely to quit national side

Kiwi cricketers most likely to quit national side

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Australian Cricketers' Association chief Paul Marsh has predicted that the world's top cricketers would soon part ways from their national sides, and New Zealand players are most likely to set the trend.

Cricket Buzz: McCullum named KKR head coach

Cricket Buzz: McCullum named KKR head coach

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

McCullum, 37, played for the two-time IPL champions in two separate stints and also represented Trinbago Knight Riders, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchise that is owned by the same parent company Red Chillies Entertainment.

IPL Auction: Harshal, Shardul in top base price bracket

IPL Auction: Harshal, Shardul in top base price bracket

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Seamers Harshal Patel and Shardul Thakur along with veteran pacer Umesh Yadav are the three Indian capped players who are in the highest base price bracket of Rs 2 crore.

World Cup 2023: The Venues

World Cup 2023: The Venues

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Check out the World Cup 2023 venues.

Cricket Buzz: New shirt sponsor for Australia after ball tampering scandal

Cricket Buzz: New shirt sponsor for Australia after ball tampering scandal

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Cricket Australia have signed a four-year agreement with energy provider Alinta Energy, potentially laying to rest concerns over a financial fallout from the ball-tampering scandal in March.

IPL: Bond quits as MI bowling coach after 9 years!

IPL: Bond quits as MI bowling coach after 9 years!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Shane Bond, who has been associated with MI since 2015, won four IPL trophies as the bowling coach of the team.

Vettori warns of RCB's aggression despite struggles

Vettori warns of RCB's aggression despite struggles

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Vettori said RCB might have learned lessons from their past defeats in this IPL and the home side could put SRH under pressure.

Warner opens up on bitter split from Sunrisers Hyderabad

Warner opens up on bitter split from Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 May 2024

He not only won an IPL title for his side in 2016 as a skipper, but also won the 'Orange Cap' honour for most runs in a season thrice, in 2015, 2017 and 2019, the most by any batter in league history.

Azharuddin on what ails KL Rahul's batting

Azharuddin on what ails KL Rahul's batting

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

KL Rahul needs to be way more consistent and work on his technical flaws with national team coaches, said former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin.

Vettori donates part of salary to Bangladesh board staffers

Vettori donates part of salary to Bangladesh board staffers

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The amount that the 41-year-old former spin-bowling all-rounder has decided to donate was not disclosed in the report.

Boult on the biggest challenge for players during IPL

Boult on the biggest challenge for players during IPL

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Set to lead four-time champions Mumbai Indians' bowling attack in absence of Lasith Malinga, Kiwi left-arm pacer Trent Boult believes the biggest challenge for all the teams during the forthcoming Indian Premier League will be to adjust to the hot and humid conditions in the UAE.

Sodhi has no qualms about packed schedule

Sodhi has no qualms about packed schedule

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

'As a cricketer, in the last few years, we lost out on a few games which we could have potentially played. Yes, if we could sneak in a few matches, it would be great.'

India's Journey To World Cup Final

India's Journey To World Cup Final

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

This is India's fourth ODI World Cup final.

Women's Premier League: Smriti, Harman, Shafali set to cross Rs 1 cr

Women's Premier League: Smriti, Harman, Shafali set to cross Rs 1 cr

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

The five teams -- Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, RCB, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz -- will be bidding for 90 players in a list of 409.

ICC WC: Kohli hits hundred No 48 as India crush Bangladesh

ICC WC: Kohli hits hundred No 48 as India crush Bangladesh

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Skipper Rohit Sharma led India's rapid reply and Virat Kohli ended with an unbeaten 103, hitting a six to reach his hundred and secure India's win with 51 balls to spare.

'Climate of cricket has changed with IPL and the money it offers'

'Climate of cricket has changed with IPL and the money it offers'

Rediff.com2 May 2018

England stumper-batsman Jos Buttler says there is nothing wrong with cricketers wanting to specialise in a particular format and believes the lucrative Indian Premier League has changed the "climate" of the sport considerably.

Cricket Buzz: 'Smith, Warner will return stronger from bans'

Cricket Buzz: 'Smith, Warner will return stronger from bans'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

'Warner overstepped the line a lot in his early career. He then changed into a more placid player but was then told by Cricket Australia to be the enforcer and was doing what he was told'

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.

'Big players like Dhoni should be taken into confidence by selectors'

'Big players like Dhoni should be taken into confidence by selectors'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

While many experts believe Dhoni is a spent force, Azharuddin felt he can still continue if he has the drive and a body that is 100 per cent fit.

The most dramatic cricket World Cup final ever is...

The most dramatic cricket World Cup final ever is...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

England had crashed out in the group stage of the 2015 World Cup and Eoin Morgan said it was an amazing journey that the team went through from that embarrassing defeat to reaching the pinnacle of world cricket after four years. England were adjudged the winners of the 50-over World Cup last year on the basis of their superior boundary count after the epic final against New Zealand, and also the ensuing Super Over, ended in a tie at the Lord's in London.

Will new PCB chief Sethi revive Indo-Pak ties?

Will new PCB chief Sethi revive Indo-Pak ties?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The government on Wednesday night issued a notification confirming the appointment of the management committee while removing Ramiz Raja, but the sitting chief selector Muhammad Wasim announced the squad for the NZ series.

Can Rohit, Dravid break India's WC curse? Ganguly Speaks Out!

Can Rohit, Dravid break India's WC curse? Ganguly Speaks Out!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Rohit, Dravid will find way to succeed: Ganguly on ICC World Cup 2023

Rohit, Virat, Shami's epic 'Last Dance' in World Cup

Rohit, Virat, Shami's epic 'Last Dance' in World Cup

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

They took the centre-stage in the showpiece, showed the world what they are made of and walked away from the global meet with honour and distinction.