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PIX: All-round India crush England to clinch T20 series

PIX: All-round India crush England to clinch T20 series

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Images from the second T20 International between England and India at the Rose Bowl in Birmingham on Saturday.

AB de Villiers is a 'real wicketkeeping option' for RCB this season

AB de Villiers is a 'real wicketkeeping option' for RCB this season

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

For a few matches last year, AB de Villiers donned the wicketkeeping gloves and he is expected to do the same this year

'No surprise that conditions should suit us better than India'

'No surprise that conditions should suit us better than India'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum sounded upbeat about an unchanged team - from the side that beat the West Indies recently - for the first Test of the two-match series against India starting in Auckland on Thursday.

Big blow! Ishant Sharma injured, likely to miss opener

Big blow! Ishant Sharma injured, likely to miss opener

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Ishant has been dealing with injuries off late as he was sidelined due to an ankle injury this year in January.

India continue record-breaking run in Tests

India continue record-breaking run in Tests

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

World No 1 India continued their rampaging form in Test cricket.

Stokes or Pandya -- who is the better all-rounder?

Stokes or Pandya -- who is the better all-rounder?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Former Australian spin wizard Brad Hogg believes that England cricketer Ben Stokes is a better all-rounder than Hardik Pandya. Pandya has always drawn comparisons with Stokes as the two all-rounders are explosive with the bat and also capable pace bowlers.

Rajasthan Royals 'not sure' about Stokes' availability for IPL

Rajasthan Royals 'not sure' about Stokes' availability for IPL

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Rajasthan Royals head coach Andrew McDonald says the franchise is "not sure" about the availability of star all-rounder Ben Stokes in the upcoming IPL as he is tending to his ailing father in New Zealand.

Pant named in India A squad to be led by Rahane

Pant named in India A squad to be led by Rahane

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

The BCCI senior selection committee on Saturday announced the India A squad for the five one-dayers against the Lions.

How 'Mankaded' came into being

How 'Mankaded' came into being

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

When Vinoo Mankad ran out Bill Brown, he created cricketing history -- and eternal controversy.

Is time running out for trophy-less Kohli?

Is time running out for trophy-less Kohli?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Kohli has so far led India in three ICC events -- the 2017 Champions Trophy, the 2019 50-over World Cup and the recently completed inaugural edition of the World Test Championship (WTC). In all these events, India managed to reach the closing stages, but the trophy eluded the team.

Cricket Buzz: Make daily sports period mandatory, says Tendulkar

Cricket Buzz: Make daily sports period mandatory, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com7 May 2018

The board has formulated new sports guidelines for schools mandating them to have a daily sports period for class 9 to 12 so as to prevent students from having a sedentary lifestyle and turning into couch potatoes.

Suryakumar, Shaw called up for England Tests as replacements

Suryakumar, Shaw called up for England Tests as replacements

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Suryakumar Yadav received his maiden Test team call-up as he along with opener Prithvi Shaw were called up for India's upcoming Test series in England as replacements after three players were ruled out due to injury.

Why Team India doesn't depend on just one player

Why Team India doesn't depend on just one player

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Axar recalled how the youngsters delivered positive results in the Test series Down Under when skipper Virat Kohli wasn't around.

Virat Kohli's 100th Test: All The Numbers

Virat Kohli's 100th Test: All The Numbers

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers you need to know about Virat Kohli in Test cricket.

Will India drop Rahane? Here's what Dravid says...

Will India drop Rahane? Here's what Dravid says...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Ajinkya Rahane is, more than anyone else, keen on getting big runs under his belt and it's a matter of just one game before the India vice-captain regains his form, head coach Rahul Dravid said on Monday.

PIX: A perfect day off for Team India

PIX: A perfect day off for Team India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Captain Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya were among the five Indian team members who skipped the optional practice session ahead of the series decider against New Zealand, in Kanpur, on Sunday.

Women's WC: Will Mithali bounce back to form vs Australia?

Women's WC: Will Mithali bounce back to form vs Australia?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Former captains Diana Edulji and Shantha Rangaswamy believe the Indian women's team can't afford to 'blow hot and cold' in a big event like the ongoing ODI World Cup and called for consistency in the batting department.

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

If we have not been world beaters in cricket for the longest time, here is the reason: We look down on our bowlers and deify batsmen, argues Aakar Patel.

China's heir apparent conlcudes Bangladesh visit

China's heir apparent conlcudes Bangladesh visit

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day visit to Bangladesh that included talks on improving defense ties and building a deepwater port, according to reports.

IPL PIX: Parag, Kuldeep Sen star in RR's win over RCB

IPL PIX: Parag, Kuldeep Sen star in RR's win over RCB

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals in Pune on Tuesday.

Why Bangladesh don't want India to give Kohli a break

Why Bangladesh don't want India to give Kohli a break

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The Bangladesh Cricket Board wants India captain Virat Kohli to be part of the two T20 Internationals, scheduled in Dhaka between March 18 to 22, to celebrate the birth centenary of country's founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The Asia XI and World XI teams are yet to be confirmed for the two games but BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury said that the matches will be held in the March 18-22 window.

Morris to Shahrukh: The TOP 10 at IPL auction

Morris to Shahrukh: The TOP 10 at IPL auction

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

A look at the top 10 purchases at the IPL auction.

All eyes on Rahane as India take on NZ in Kanpur Test

All eyes on Rahane as India take on NZ in Kanpur Test

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Two more failures in two home games could effectively mean end of the road for Ajinkya Rahane, who is leading India in the first Test in Kanpur, starting on Thursday.

Trainer Basu reunites with Kohli at RCB

Trainer Basu reunites with Kohli at RCB

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Shanker Basu thus made a return to the RCB dugout after his successful stint with the national team ended with India's semi-final exit from this year's ICC ODI World Cup

Sehwag questions captain Kohli over Pant's exclusion

Sehwag questions captain Kohli over Pant's exclusion

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Former opener Virender Sehwag on Saturday questioned the Indian team's decision to bench Rishabh Pant during the ongoing five-match T20 International series in New Zealand and wondered if skipper Virat Kohli is properly communicating with the youngster. The 22-year-old Pant has not featured in any match for India since being concussed by a Pat Cummins bouncer during the Mumbai ODI against Australia in January.

Do-or-die game for KXIP, CSK play for pride

Do-or-die game for KXIP, CSK play for pride

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

KXIP's chances of a top four finish took a serious hit after Rajasthan Royals handed them a seven-wicket loss,

Cricket Buzz: 'Hope Pakistan players would be allowed in IPL'

Cricket Buzz: 'Hope Pakistan players would be allowed in IPL'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shahryar Khan believes the Lahore Lions' successful participation in the ongoing Champions League Twenty20 will open the Indian Premier League doors for the country's players.

IPL 8 Auction: The players, their price

IPL 8 Auction: The players, their price

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

67 players, including 23 overseas, were sold and Rs 86.8 crore spent on them by the eight franchises in Bangalore on Monday.

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games given the PRC's ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses.'

Kohli has made India a tough side, can't be bullied: Hussain

Kohli has made India a tough side, can't be bullied: Hussain

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes skipper Virat Kohli has instilled a fighting attitude in the current Indian team, which does not get bullied by adversities, whether on or off the field.

Check out IPL 2020 Roll of honour

Check out IPL 2020 Roll of honour

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Mumbai Indians' pace ace Trent Boult was adjudged 'Man of the Final' and 'Power Player of the Season'.

'Pant important for India and so is Pujara'

'Pant important for India and so is Pujara'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'Without a team nothing can happen, it takes team work or team effort to win matches.' 'Individuals can perform significantly in helping the team win, but if the rest of the guys don't chip in, there is not much an individual can do.'

'B'desh players overreact while facing short balls'

'B'desh players overreact while facing short balls'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Mohammed Shami said that the Bangladesh players sometimes tend to overreact when they get to face consistent short-pitched deliveries. Shami also talked about how he felt during India's inaugural day-night Test match against Bangladesh in November last year

PIX: England edge Kiwis in Super Over to win World Cup

PIX: England edge Kiwis in Super Over to win World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Images from the World Cup final between England and New Zealand, at Lord's on Sunday.

Hamstring injury keeps Rohit out of CSK game

Hamstring injury keeps Rohit out of CSK game

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma sustained the injury during their last IPL game against Kings XI Punjab on Sunday.

Fleming hits ton in charity match

Fleming hits ton in charity match

Rediff.com22 Jan 2005

Stephen Fleming guided New Zealand to a nine wicket win over a World XI in the first of three fundraising one-day matches.

Fleming ton steers NZ to victory

Fleming ton steers NZ to victory

Rediff.com22 Jan 2005

Stephen Fleming guided New Zealand to a nine wicket win over a World XI in the first of three fundraising one-day matches.

RCB appoint Hesson and Katich for IPL 2020; part ways with Kirsten, Nehra

RCB appoint Hesson and Katich for IPL 2020; part ways with Kirsten, Nehra

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

RCB appoints Hesson as director of cricket operations, Katich named head coach

Meet the 6 candidates in the fray for India coach job

Meet the 6 candidates in the fray for India coach job

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Harish Kotian offers a quick look at the six former players in the running to be selected for world cricket's most-sought-after job.

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Ganguly had said India will lock horns with England, Australia and one other top cricketing side in an annual ODI series starting 2021.