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Former player unhappy with Yorkshire's racism probe

Former player unhappy with Yorkshire's racism probe

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

The investigation was initiated in September last year to look into allegations made by the off-spinner stretching back to 2008.

Home healthcare could be one of India's best bets

Home healthcare could be one of India's best bets

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Home healthcare remains a niche segment in India even today. Nightingale provides services, starting from family physicians, short- and long-term nursing care, post-hospitalisation care and physiotherapy to stroke rehabilitation, respiratory care, bedside caregivers and attendants, intensive care at home, lab tests and speech therapy.

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

What England bowlers have learnt from NZ tour...

What England bowlers have learnt from NZ tour...

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The England attack were heavily criticized in media back home for their lack of penetration

I would back Gill to open with Rohit in WTC final: Laxman

I would back Gill to open with Rohit in WTC final: Laxman

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Young opener Shubman Gill is looking in good rhythm and should continue to open the innings alongside Rohit Sharma in the ICC World Test Championship final against New Zealand, former India batsman VVS Laxman said on Tuesday.

Kohli's team have a poor record chasing targets

Kohli's team have a poor record chasing targets

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Of the 10 times India have made a fourth innings chase under Kohli, they have won only 1 and lost 7, with 2 draws. Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the numbers from a memorable game.

Lyon charged by ICC for AB de Villiers send-off

Lyon charged by ICC for AB de Villiers send-off

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

After he whipped off the bails to run out AB de Villiers, Nathan Lyon leapt over him in celebration, dropping the ball on his opponent before joining his team mates in a jig of joy.

Rohit's mantra for success as Test opener

Rohit's mantra for success as Test opener

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Opener Rohit Sharma said that his endeavour would be to play "in a certain manner that his team expects him to".

Consider Kohli your idol? Learn to play like him: Akhtar tells Azam

Consider Kohli your idol? Learn to play like him: Akhtar tells Azam

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said Pakistan Babar Azam, who is a big fan of Virat Kohli, should learn to play like his "idol" and convert good starts into big knocks by adapting to match situations the way the Indian captain does.

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

'How you motivate yourself in tough times defines you as a cricketer'

'How you motivate yourself in tough times defines you as a cricketer'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Star Indian batsman Virat Kohli has said he never doubts himself in tough times.

Why We Don't Vote Against Russia At The UN

Why We Don't Vote Against Russia At The UN

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Any Indian government at this juncture would have voted and spoken exactly this way. It isn't just about the vast Indian dependence on Russian-origin military equipment. It is also about trust, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Lakmal's four wickets leads SL's fightback vs SA

Lakmal's four wickets leads SL's fightback vs SA

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

JP Duminy and Stephen Cook scored half centuries but four wickets for Suranga Lakmal and two for Rangana Herath restricted South Africa to 267 for six on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Monday. Duminy made 63 and Cook 59 as South Africa threatened to dominate on a dry track at St George's Park but wickets at key moments kept Sri Lanka firmly in the game.

'Australian cricket is the laughing stock of the sporting world'

'Australian cricket is the laughing stock of the sporting world'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Reaction after Australia's Steve Smith, who has stepped down as captain, confessed on Saturday that the team's "leadership group" had hatched a plan to alter the condition of the ball during the third day of the third Test against South Africa.

Vihari looking forward to impress home crowds

Vihari looking forward to impress home crowds

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'I have not played a Test at home, looking forward to it. It's great to play in front of the home crowd back in India'

Here's why Umesh owes Saha a treat...

Here's why Umesh owes Saha a treat...

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

Umesh Yadav admitted that the credit for his first two wickets entirely goes to Saha for his brilliant display behinds the stumps.

Rahane has a word of advice for Rishabh Pant

Rahane has a word of advice for Rishabh Pant

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Rahane, who too has also endured rough end of the stick as far selection matters go, had a word of advice for Rishabh Pant.

Team India won't read much into Proteas defeat to India 'A': Rohit

Team India won't read much into Proteas defeat to India 'A': Rohit

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Rohit Sharma says the Indian team is not reading too much into South Africa's surprise defeat in Tuesday's warm-up game against India 'A'.

PHOTOS: Late wickets leave India in a mess on Day 1

PHOTOS: Late wickets leave India in a mess on Day 1

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

South Africa seamer Dale Steyn grabbed his first Test wicket after an injury absence of 14 months as the hosts fought back against a fired-up India on an enthralling first day of cut-and-thrust cricket in the opening Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.

Is this why KL Rahul is struggling in Test cricket?

Is this why KL Rahul is struggling in Test cricket?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

KL Rahul's struggling run in the opening slot has left former India opener Wasim Jaffer baffled and he believes the Karnataka player seems caught in an unsolved jigsaw puzzle despite having the ability to do well.

Why Rahane's form is not a concern...

Why Rahane's form is not a concern...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Ajinkya Rahane's wretched form will not be a big concern for the South Africa-bound Indian team, feels former captain Sourav Ganguly.

We have nothing to prove to anyone: Kohli on SA tour

We have nothing to prove to anyone: Kohli on SA tour

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Winning Test matches outside the sub-continent has been an 'Achilles Heel' for the Indian teams over the years but skipper Virat Kohli made it clear that they have "nothing to prove to anyone" during the upcoming South Africa series, starting January 5.

Rohit ready for challenging New Zealand tour

Rohit ready for challenging New Zealand tour

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

I am really happy what we could achieve as a team. If you know me, at no stage of my career has personal glory been important. The milestones (2442 runs in a year as opener) are fine but winning every series is what we focus on, says Rohit, who is keen on winning a big ICC event before hanging up his boots.

US Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Sabalenka march forth

US Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Sabalenka march forth

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open.

England's WTC hopes hang by hair as pink-ball Test against India awaits

England's WTC hopes hang by hair as pink-ball Test against India awaits

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

New Zealand have already booked their spot for the inaugural WTC final, leaving India, England and Australia vying for the other.

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.

PHOTOS: 'Super blood wolf moon' lights up the sky

PHOTOS: 'Super blood wolf moon' lights up the sky

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

As there won't be another total lunar eclipse until 2021, here are some of the images from around the world.

Football match to build bridges with African students

Football match to build bridges with African students

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Seeking to defuse tension and promote harmony and cultural exchanges, the local administration in association with Sharda University recently hosted a football match between two teams, having members from both Indian and African students.

Aus great Chappell recalls brush with racism in cricket

Aus great Chappell recalls brush with racism in cricket

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Chappell also went on to say that during his playing days, several cricketers were racially abused but they opted to stay silent.

India 'taking no prisoners' against Australia, says Shastri

India 'taking no prisoners' against Australia, says Shastri

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

India's head coach Ravi Shastri says his side will take no prisoners in their upcoming Test series against Australia, who are still formidable opponents despite results going against them in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal.

3rd Test: 'Element of fortune big' but Amla backs SA to chase down 270

3rd Test: 'Element of fortune big' but Amla backs SA to chase down 270

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Neither team has managed to top 200 in the Test yet, but Amla believes his side could chase down more than that in the fourth innings.

Here's how Maharaj shone with the bat after top order crumble

Here's how Maharaj shone with the bat after top order crumble

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Maharaj said his lower-order colleague Vernon Philander (44 not out) kept him in good frame of mind.

To hell with the pitch, we need to take 20 wickets: Shastri

To hell with the pitch, we need to take 20 wickets: Shastri

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Head coach Ravi Shastri lauded the mindset of the team, which he said, is never perturbed by the conditions it encounters whether at home or abroad.

Ashwin one of India's most important players: Sachin

Ashwin one of India's most important players: Sachin

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Ashwin, who has an impressive Test record with 342 wickets from 65 matches, lost his place in the playing XI to Ravindra Jadeja when it came to playing outside the Indian sub-continent.

Why this cricketer feels ball-tampering trio should serve out bans...

Why this cricketer feels ball-tampering trio should serve out bans...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Siddle said he was keen to see his friends back on the field but that by serving their bans in full they would be helping clean up the game.

3rd Test PHOTOS: Morkel takes 300th Test wicket as Australia wilt

3rd Test PHOTOS: Morkel takes 300th Test wicket as Australia wilt

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Seamer Morne Morkel claimed his 300th career wicket as South Africa edged ahead in the third Test on Friday when they reduced Australia to 245 for nine at the close on the second day, still 66 runs behind their hosts' first innings score at Newlands.

Pant among Top 10 Indian Batsmen...

Pant among Top 10 Indian Batsmen...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The Telegraph's Chief Cricket Writer Scyld Berry has picked Rishabh Pant alongside greats like Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendukar, Gundappa Vishwanath and Rahul Dravid.

Should India pick Rahane and Rahul for 2nd Test?

Should India pick Rahane and Rahul for 2nd Test?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Should Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan be dropped?

Booing Warner, Smith can backfire for England: Anderson

Booing Warner, Smith can backfire for England: Anderson

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The pair will face England in their World Cup match at Lord's on June 25 and are also likely to endure hostile reception during the Ashes, which begins at Edgbaston on August 1.

Bowling for CSK shaped Chahar's mindset

Bowling for CSK shaped Chahar's mindset

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'How I bowl depends on the batsmen. In the death overs, the batsmen is expecting yorkers or a slower ball but if you can also bowl a bouncer or a knuckle ball, it can surprise him. You to have to keep guessing the batsman'