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Have let my emotions slip, I apologise: Smith

Have let my emotions slip, I apologise: Smith

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Australia captain Steve Smith on Tuesday apologised for letting his "emotions slip" during the aggressively-contested but lost Test series against India, saying that he was in his "own bubble" at times.

Guha's bombshell questions Kohli, Dhoni, Dravid, Ganguly, Gavaskar

Guha's bombshell questions Kohli, Dhoni, Dravid, Ganguly, Gavaskar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Guha's resignation letter makes it clear that Kumble-Kohli rift is a reality.

Jesse Ryder fails drug test, faces six months ban

Jesse Ryder fails drug test, faces six months ban

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder has been suspended for six months for failing a doping test for banned stimulants he claimed he took in a supplement to help him lose weight, the country's top sports tribunal said on Tuesday.

More matches, less playing days for Team India in new FTP

More matches, less playing days for Team India in new FTP

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India insisted that the number of playing days per year for the ever-busy cricketers will decrease.

Switch from Dhoni to Kohli was seamless: MSK Prasad

Switch from Dhoni to Kohli was seamless: MSK Prasad

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

MSK Prasad has just completed an eventful tenure during which he successfully oversaw the transition of leadership from Mahendra Singh Dhoni to Virat Kohli.

Hughes tragedy: Untimely death not experienced since Ayrton Senna's

Hughes tragedy: Untimely death not experienced since Ayrton Senna's

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Cricket scoreboards around the world carried tributes to Australian batsman Phillip Hughes on Friday, while condolence messages flooded social media as the sporting world reacted to an untimely death not experienced since Ayrton Senna's in 1994.

Aussies against going to Morocco

Aussies against going to Morocco

Rediff.com28 May 2003

The players have informed the ACB they were prepared to forfeit up to A$30,000 (US$20,000) a man to pull out of the tournament.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Ground work for 2019 World Cup should start now: Borde

Ground work for 2019 World Cup should start now: Borde

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

India should start preparing for the 2019 World Cup in a diligent manner similar to the way in which the triumphant Australians did for the just-concluded edition, feels former Test cricketer and ex-chief selector Chandu Borde.

'Having only 10 teams in the next World Cup is a backward step'

'Having only 10 teams in the next World Cup is a backward step'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Calling the ICC's decision to reduce the number of teams in the 2019 World Cup "a backward step", cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar said such a move is unfair to the Associate nations

I would love to be a coach, mentor or batting consultant: Sehwag

I would love to be a coach, mentor or batting consultant: Sehwag

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Former India opener Virender Sehwag says he would love to be a mentor or a batting consultant for any IPL team which will give him a chance to share his knowledge with youngsters.

Unsung heroes Pujara, Saha add steel to India's armoury

Unsung heroes Pujara, Saha add steel to India's armoury

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

As India's marathon 13-Test home season draws to a close after the fourth and deciding match against Australia in Dharamsala later this week, captain Virat Kohli gave a ringing endorsement of Pujara's worth in the longest format.

Goodwin reported for Zimbabwe selection comments

Goodwin reported for Zimbabwe selection comments

Rediff.com13 Oct 2003

The former Zimbabwe batsman was reported for making detrimental comments about his country's selection policy.

'BCCI is a bully; it has absolutely zero accountability'

'BCCI is a bully; it has absolutely zero accountability'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Ian Chappell, Bishen Singh Bedi, others tear into the Indian cricket administration

'Not fair to put the entire blame on Pietersen'

'Not fair to put the entire blame on Pietersen'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Former England captain Andrew Flintoff has said that he believes sacked batting star Kevin Pietersen has been made a scapegoat for England's Ashes whitewash after having his international career brought to an end.

IPL's Afghan pioneer Rashid longs for long form

IPL's Afghan pioneer Rashid longs for long form

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

However, Hyderabad had clearly done their homework as Rashid grabbed the top wicket-taker's 'purple cap' on Sunday after his 3-19 set up a comprehensive win over Gujarat Lions.

CSK, Rajasthan return but RCB aim to lift their first IPL trophy

CSK, Rajasthan return but RCB aim to lift their first IPL trophy

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

However, if anyone has unfinished business over a decade of IPL, it is India captain Virat Kohli. He made his intent amply clear earlier this week.

Punjab look for another dominating performance against Barbados

Punjab look for another dominating performance against Barbados

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

After launching their campaign on a winning note, IPL finalists Kings XI Punjab will look to dish out another dominating performance when they face the formidable Barbados Tridents in a Group B match of the Oppo Champions League twenty20 in Mohali on Saturday.

TV show controversy: Suspended Pandya, Rahul to be sent home; Kohli condemns comments

TV show controversy: Suspended Pandya, Rahul to be sent home; Kohli condemns comments

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The cricketers, who have been in the eye of a storm following their sexist remarks on 'Koffee with Karan', will be returning from Australia where they were to compete in an ODI series starting on Saturday.

'Positive' Ashwin pragmatic about injuries

'Positive' Ashwin pragmatic about injuries

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Ashwin missed three Test matches on the tour of Australia due to a left-sided abdominal strain, something that also made him miss a Test match in England.

Martyn hits back at Lillee comments

Martyn hits back at Lillee comments

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

Lillee said he was concerned that the 35-year-old Martyn and the other frontline Australia batsmen could struggle in the Ashes series against England.

Karnataka CA suffer second defeat

Karnataka CA suffer second defeat

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Karnataka State Cricket Association XI suffered their second successive defeat, losing to South Africa, in the Twenty20 Emerging Players' Tournament at Caloundra, Australia.

U-19 team to get 30 lakh each; Dravid to get 50 lakh

U-19 team to get 30 lakh each; Dravid to get 50 lakh

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

'India is known for its guru shishya parampara and the Guru always gets more.'

Will Saha make a comeback to India's Test team?

Will Saha make a comeback to India's Test team?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Ruling out competition with Parthiv Patel, India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha on Thursday said the Test series against Australia next year will be easier than the recently-concluded one against England, which the hosts won 4-0.

New BCCI boss Thakur and Ganguly make some tough decisions

New BCCI boss Thakur and Ganguly make some tough decisions

Rediff.com29 May 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's technical committee, headed by former India captain Sourav Ganguly, decided to have all Ranji matches from the coming season at neutral venues while inter-zonal system of the Duleep Trophy will be replaced.

'Would like bowling to Kohli, Root, Smith...'

'Would like bowling to Kohli, Root, Smith...'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

'India have a good bunch of fast bowlers.' 'Umesh is doing really well and so are Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ishant.'

Older model helmet did Hughes in, claims manufacturer

Older model helmet did Hughes in, claims manufacturer

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes was wearing an older model helmet when he suffered a serious head injury on Tuesday and the latest version released about a year ago might have offered better protection, the equipment manufacturer has said.

How Dravid can avert the conflict-of-interest charge

How Dravid can avert the conflict-of-interest charge

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

What does Rahul Dravid need to do to be able to join NCA without carrying the blemish of perceived or potential 'conflict of interest'? Sudhir Bisht attempts an answer.

Ombudsman sends notices to Pandya, Rahul

Ombudsman sends notices to Pandya, Rahul

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The Ombudsman, who is also the BCCI's ad-hoc Ethics Officer, made it clear that for the matter to reach its logical conclusion, the duo needs to depose.

How new president Ganguly plans to lead BCCI

How new president Ganguly plans to lead BCCI

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Ganguly, only the second Indian captain to take charge as the BCCI chief, sounded a pleased man on his first day at his new office at the BCCI head office

Ranji: Dhull 3rd Indian to hit two tons on debut; Pujara saves Saurashtra

Ranji: Dhull 3rd Indian to hit two tons on debut; Pujara saves Saurashtra

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

A round up of the fourth and final day's action of the Ranji Trophy matches on Sunday.

Samuels insists he was not in favour of India tour pull out

Samuels insists he was not in favour of India tour pull out

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

The West Indies middle order batsman yet again insisted that he was not a part of the decision to abandon the tour of India, and said he was in favour of solving the problem after finishing the series.

Is Leeds 2002 India's Most Important Test Win?

Is Leeds 2002 India's Most Important Test Win?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The Headlingley triumph marked the start of a new and important chapter in Indian cricket, with the Indians winning consistently away from home from that point onwards.

It's a wrap! The good, bad and ugly at 2015 World Cup

It's a wrap! The good, bad and ugly at 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

The ICC hailed the 11th cricket World Cup the 'most popular ever.'

'No fast bowler ever frightened Gavaskar'

'No fast bowler ever frightened Gavaskar'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'Doubtless he was the greatest opener of his era; and also one of the greatest in the history of cricket.'

2nd Test: Paratroopers to present pink balls to skippers

2nd Test: Paratroopers to present pink balls to skippers

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

BCCI president Ganguly said the game has been completely sold-out on the first three days

Rishabh Pant: Unrepressed, entertaining, authentic

Rishabh Pant: Unrepressed, entertaining, authentic

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

'I just go out there and do my thing; try to express myself. I'm glad people enjoy it,' Rishabh Pant tells Dhruv Munjal.

India's Baahubali Captain

India's Baahubali Captain

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

His cricketing brain, always sharp, was blessed with exceptional speed of information absorption and processing. He could quickly zero in on what needed to be done and use the element of surprise to overpower the opposition, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Buzz: Woakes happy being away from the spotlight

Buzz: Woakes happy being away from the spotlight

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Trott, who played 68 ODIs and seven T20 matches, has scored 18,662 runs in first class cricket.

Gavaskar on why Test matches are finishing inside 3 days

Gavaskar on why Test matches are finishing inside 3 days

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Former India opener Sunil Gavaskar on Saturday said that it is not a poor advertisement for cricket if a Test match finishes inside three days and such results are coming more often in recent years since the players nowadays lack patience to survive five days.