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Kohli on why RCB haven't yet won an IPL title

Kohli on why RCB haven't yet won an IPL title

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore need to rediscover the joy of cricket if they are to end their Indian Premier League title drought, captain Virat Kohli said. Star-studded RCB have reached three IPL finals but are one of only three existing franchises -- along with Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab -- not to have won the title.

'Morgan a pioneer in white-ball cricket for England'

'Morgan a pioneer in white-ball cricket for England'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Morgan became the first England player and fourth overall to make 100 appearances in T20 cricket.

Soccer Aid PHOTOS: When Mo Farah duelled with Usain Bolt for charity

Soccer Aid PHOTOS: When Mo Farah duelled with Usain Bolt for charity

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Here are some photos from the memorable evening...

It is frustrating to get decisions without DRS: Cook

It is frustrating to get decisions without DRS: Cook

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

England captain Alastair Cook has rued the absence of Decision Review System (DRS) in the ongoing tour of India after Kevin Pietersen fell to an umpiring blunder in the third cricket ODI on Saturday, which the visitors lost by seven wickets.

Despite India Tests snub KP 'available for England'

Despite India Tests snub KP 'available for England'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Left out of the England squad for the Test tour of India, star batsman Kevin Pietersen expressed disappointment at the snub and said he had gone to 'great lengths' to broker peace following the text message scandal that threatened his international career.

'Together, we will fight and come out safer, stronger'

'Together, we will fight and come out safer, stronger'

Rediff.com4 May 2021

On Tuesday, Sunrisers Hyderabad wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha and Delhi Capitals veteran spinner Amit Mishra also tested positive for the dreaded virus as BCCI announced the postponement with immediate effect.

Root has potential to surpass Tendulkar's Test record, says Boycott

Root has potential to surpass Tendulkar's Test record, says Boycott

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The legendary Geoffrey Boycott believes prolific England captain Joe Root has the potential and talent to surpass Indian great Sachin Tendulkar as the all-time run scorer in Test cricket.

Why India Ruled on Day 1

Why India Ruled on Day 1

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from the first day of the India-England Test at Trent Bridge.

2nd Test: Root notches another ton as Embuldeniya has Eng in a spin

2nd Test: Root notches another ton as Embuldeniya has Eng in a spin

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

England resumed the day on 98 for two having lost their openers cheaply for the third time in as many innings this series.

Photos: India fail to drive home early ascendancy in 4th Test

Photos: India fail to drive home early ascendancy in 4th Test

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Images from Day 1 of the 4th Test between India and England, at the VCA stadium, in Nagpur, on Thursday.

Can England win this World Cup?

Can England win this World Cup?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers for the England team from cricket World Cups.

Unmukt more confident after 'pearls of wisdom' form KP

Unmukt more confident after 'pearls of wisdom' form KP

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

It really pays to be Unmukt Chand these days. As he discovers, Delhi Daredevils' star players, like Kevin Pietersen, Mahela Jayawardene, Morne Morkel, have enough time to discuss cricketing matters with him.

India stare at defeat as England take stranglehold of 2nd Test

India stare at defeat as England take stranglehold of 2nd Test

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

India were staring at an embarrassing defeat in the second cricket Test against a spirited England who rode on Kevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook's brilliant centuries to gain a vital 86-run lead before the spinners tightened the noose around the hosts in Mumbai on Sunday.

Cook, KP capable of big hundreds, says Samit Patel

Cook, KP capable of big hundreds, says Samit Patel

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

England all-rounder Samit Patel is confident that the likes of skipper Alastair Cook, Kevin Pietersen and Ian Bell have the ability to hit big hundreds and also save the first Test against India at Moreta.

Mahela, KP join the Delhi Daredevils squad

Mahela, KP join the Delhi Daredevils squad

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene and explosive England batsman Kevin Pietersen today joined their Indian Premier League team Delhi Daredevils after completing their national duties.

KP fined for Twitter rant against Nick Knight

KP fined for Twitter rant against Nick Knight

Rediff.com24 May 2012

England batsman Kevin Pietersen was fined an undisclosed amount by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday for disparaging comments he made on Twitter about a television pundit.

'I will do anything to get that England cap back on my head'

'I will do anything to get that England cap back on my head'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Star batsman Kevin Pietersen says he has no issues playing under England Test captain Alastair Cook and coach Peter Moores as he prepares for a national recall by resuming county cricket at Surrey.

'My first century in T20 cricket has to be my favourite'

'My first century in T20 cricket has to be my favourite'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Kevin Pietersen on Thursday described his swashbuckling unbeaten century as one of his favourite innings, which helped Delhi Daredevils register a five-wicket win over Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League at Ferozshah Kotla.

Stats: Sehwag first to score five straight fifties

Stats: Sehwag first to score five straight fifties

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Statistical highlights of the Indian Premier League match between Delhi Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.

Pakistan hit back as 16 wickets tumble

Pakistan hit back as 16 wickets tumble

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Sixteen wickets tumbled on the opening day of the third and final Test as England limped to 104 for six after skittling hosts Pakistan for 99.

2nd Test: Swann heroics help Eng beat SL by 8 wickets

2nd Test: Swann heroics help Eng beat SL by 8 wickets

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

England won the second Test against Sri Lanka in some style when man of the match Kevin Pietersen smashed Tillakaratne Dilshan for six over mid wicket to complete an eight-wicket victory on the fifth and final day on Saturday.

KP brews row, says I'm not English, just work here

KP brews row, says I'm not English, just work here

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

England do not need distractions days before their crucial Test series against India but that could be just the case as controversial batsman Kevin Pietersen has rekindled the debate over the prevalence of South African-born cricketers in English cricket set-up.

There won't be any grass on the pitch on match day: Anderson

There won't be any grass on the pitch on match day: Anderson

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Veteran fast bowler James Anderson is pretty sure that the newly laid track at the Motera Stadium will be devoid of any grass for the upcoming day-night Test against India even though there is a nice green cover on it at the moment.

England beat India by six wickets in Twenty20

England beat India by six wickets in Twenty20

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Kevin Pietersen struck a rollicking 53 as England salvaged some pride on an otherwise dismal Indian tour with a comprehensive six-wicket victory over the hosts in the lone Twenty20 International in Kolkata on Saturday.

No second chances for match-fixers: KP on Amir

No second chances for match-fixers: KP on Amir

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has joined the chorus of players who believe tainted Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir should be banned for life for his role in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal. Amir will return at Lord's six years after he deliberately bowled no balls at the same venue during a Test in 2010. Pietersen was among the England team that played against Pakistan at that Lord's Test in August 2010 and the 36-year old believes anyone caught spot or match fixing should not be allowed to play the game again.

KP and PK, adversaries and good friends

KP and PK, adversaries and good friends

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Bikash Mohapatra reports on an unusual friendship -- between the English star and the Indian newcomer.

Root one of England's greats, will break all records: Hussain

Root one of England's greats, will break all records: Hussain

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Former captain Nasser Hussain feels incumbent Joe Root is arguably' England's best ever player of spin and will end up breaking all their Test batting records.

From Kohli to Rohit, players show off their new Test Jerseys

From Kohli to Rohit, players show off their new Test Jerseys

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The official handle of the Indian cricket team revealed the jersey numbers of the players through Instagram stories.

England draw third Test; India win series

England draw third Test; India win series

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Kevin Pietersen scored a century as England denied India victory in the third and final Test.

'India will be a difficult team to beat'

'India will be a difficult team to beat'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The series win in Australia shows India will be a difficult team to beat and England will have to be at the top of their game to outwit the hosts in the upcoming four-match Test series, coach Chris Silverwood said on Tuesday.

'I have only achieved half of what I want to'

'I have only achieved half of what I want to'

Rediff.com26 May 2011

England batsman Kevin Pietersen, who has recovered from a double hernia operation that ended his World Cup prematurely, has vowed not to stop playing cricket until he has established himself as "a great of the game".

KP to use 'Switch Hit' to surprise opponents

KP to use 'Switch Hit' to surprise opponents

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has said that he would use unorthodox shots, particularly his 'Switch Hit', to challenge traditional field-setting during the World Cup, which gets underway on Saturday.

Keep Tweets sweet, England cricketers warned

Keep Tweets sweet, England cricketers warned

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

England's cricketers have been warned to mind their manners on Twitter after two players were fined for using obscenities on the social network site.

Departing England captain Cook says 'new voice' was needed

Departing England captain Cook says 'new voice' was needed

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

'There are huge talents in that dressing room and I hope to be still part of it and be able to lead in a slightly different way. I'm still excited by that.'

Cup Extras: Flower thought KP would play with painkillers

Cup Extras: Flower thought KP would play with painkillers

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

The pace at which Kevin Pietersen's hernia problem deteriorated took England coach Andy Flower by surprise as he, at first, thought that the star batsman would continue in the World Cup by taking painkillers.

How India conquered England on Chennai dustbowl...

How India conquered England on Chennai dustbowl...

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

India skipper Virat Kohli rejected criticism of the spin-friendly Chepauk pitch, asserting that his side showed the requisite grit and determination to conquer England on it in the second Test, the toss not a matter of concern at all.

Warne: Moments To Remember Him Forever

Warne: Moments To Remember Him Forever

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Memorable moments from Shane Warne's glittering career.

'Availability affected our chances at IPL auction'

'Availability affected our chances at IPL auction'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Paul Collingwood on Monday admitted that English players' non-availability for the whole IPL-IV played a big part in their snubbing by the team owners during the two-day auction in Bangalore.

'Will target weak links Cook, KP,' says Ponting

'Will target weak links Cook, KP,' says Ponting

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has said that he will target England batsmen Kevin Pietersen and Alistair Cook during the forthcoming Ashes series, as he sees them as the weak link in that line-up.

Stats Highlights, Eng vs SA, Super Eights

Stats Highlights, Eng vs SA, Super Eights

Rediff.com9 May 2010

# The second wicket partnership of 94 runs between Craig Kieswetter and Kevin Pietersen is Engalnd's best for any wicket against South Africa in the World Cup, obliterating the 55-run partnership between Matt Prior and Owais Shah for the fourth wicket at Cape Town on September 16, 2007.