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What sets Priyansh apart? His former coach reveals

What sets Priyansh apart? His former coach reveals

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Former India spinner and Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh has called young batter Priyansh Arya "one of the country's most talented players right now" and said his ability to score briskly through proper cricketing shots sets him apart.

Virat Faster, But Rohit Overtakes Sachin in ODI Runs

Virat Faster, But Rohit Overtakes Sachin in ODI Runs

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma became the second-fastest to the milestone, achieving it in just 261 innings-surpassed only by Virat Kohli, who got there in 222 innings.

How Jaiswal's sledge sparked Starc's fiery comeback!

How Jaiswal's sledge sparked Starc's fiery comeback!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Australia legend Ricky Ponting believes a cheeky comment from India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal may have ignited Mitchell Starc's career-best performance during the second Test in Adelaide.

Ponting compares Pant to legendary Gilchrist

Ponting compares Pant to legendary Gilchrist

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Pant has often been compared to Gilchrist due to his strikingly similar batting to the Australia legend.

New Punjab Kings pick finds comfort in Shreyas' presence

New Punjab Kings pick finds comfort in Shreyas' presence

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Shedge will also reunite with his Mumbai teammate Musheer Khan at Punjab Kings as both were picked by their base price of Rs 30 lakh.

Nathan McSweeney May Open In India Tests

Nathan McSweeney May Open In India Tests

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

'I'm leaning towards McSweeney now for that opening role at the start of the Australian summer.'

Delhi Capitals's Ponting, Hopes Arrive In Mumbai

Delhi Capitals's Ponting, Hopes Arrive In Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Delhi Capitals have also signed on Shane Watson as an assistant coach.

IPL Auction: Why Punjab broke the bank for Shreyas Iyer

IPL Auction: Why Punjab broke the bank for Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting rated Shyreas Iyer as the ideal choice to lead the team in IPL 2025.

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'With him in particular, I've had a lot of chats with him, a lot of conversations to try and make him a better cricketer.'

'Win against KKR a confidence-booster'

'Win against KKR a confidence-booster'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings (PBKS) assistant coach Brad Haddin has little doubt that the fighting win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has instilled a lot of confidence in players but said they should strive to get better as this season's IPL is nearing its half-way stage.

Why Prabhsimran is 'more matured' this IPL season

Why Prabhsimran is 'more matured' this IPL season

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi says opener Prabhsimran Singh is showing 'greater maturity' this IPL season.

Bit of a worry, but if it was anyone else noise wouldn't be as loud: Ponting

Bit of a worry, but if it was anyone else noise wouldn't be as loud: Ponting

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Australia great Ricky Ponting has weighed in on the David Warner selection debate and thinks Australia should stick with the opener.

100 per cent on every ball: Kohli's fielding mantra

100 per cent on every ball: Kohli's fielding mantra

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Kohli's diving catch to dismiss Naseem Shah during India's Champions Trophy win over Pakistan was his 157th in ODIs, moving him ahead of Mohammad Azharuddin for the most outfield catches in the format by an Indian player.

'Ponting's last-minute pep talk worked wonders'

'Ponting's last-minute pep talk worked wonders'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

DC head coach Ponting did all in his capacity to help his side stay focussed.

Ponting can't get over Kohli's straight six off Rauf

Ponting can't get over Kohli's straight six off Rauf

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The two sixes from Kohli has already become part of cricketing forklore and Ponting, too, looked back fondly at those outrageous strokes

Who will captain Punjab Kings in IPL 2025?

Who will captain Punjab Kings in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Punjab Kings have decided to retain majority of their support staff with fast bowling coach James Hopes likely to be the sole addition for IPL 2025.

Shreyas returns to Eden to dent KKR's play-off push

Shreyas returns to Eden to dent KKR's play-off push

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Shreyas Iyer had led KKR to their first IPL title in a decade last year. However, on Saturday, he returns as captain of a rejuvenated Punjab Kings chasing a play-off spot.

Pant or DK in India's Playing XI? Ponting picks his man

Pant or DK in India's Playing XI? Ponting picks his man

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Elaborating on their abilities, the Australian legend added: "Rishabh in the middle order and Dinesh as a finisher, they look extremely dangerous to me."

Ponting backs Kohli's month-long break from cricket

Ponting backs Kohli's month-long break from cricket

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Coming back after a month-long break from cricket, Kohli scored a 34-ball 35 against the arch-rivals.

Focus on Ponting's future as Delhi struggle in IPL 2023

Focus on Ponting's future as Delhi struggle in IPL 2023

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals are likely to have a much leaner coaching staff next season with head coach Ricky Ponting's future set to be examined at the end of the season.

'Hungry' Kohli can go past Tendulkar: Ponting

'Hungry' Kohli can go past Tendulkar: Ponting

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

In the course of his century, Kohli equalled Ponting's feat of 71 tons. Kohli has now only one name on the list of most centuries above him -- Tendulkar.

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals appoint Pietersen as team mentor

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals appoint Pietersen as team mentor

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

This is Kevin Pietersen's first coaching assignment in the IPL, where he featured as a player from 2009 to 2016.

IPL 2025: Cricket carnival returns as KKR face RCB in opener

IPL 2025: Cricket carnival returns as KKR face RCB in opener

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.

T20 not only about hitting sixes: Rahane slams KKR's batters

T20 not only about hitting sixes: Rahane slams KKR's batters

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane admitted that his batters lacked 'game awareness' in their defeat to Punjab Kings.

Fearless, ruthless! Stoinis in awe of India's young T20 stars

Fearless, ruthless! Stoinis in awe of India's young T20 stars

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has been left supremely impressed by the quality of youngsters in the Punjab Kings squad as well as the Indian T20 set up on the sidlelines of the IPL.

Ponting backs Rohit's leadership skills

Ponting backs Rohit's leadership skills

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Rohit had missed the series against South Africa due to a hamstring issue but he has now recovered and would be leading the side in the upcoming white-ball series against West Indies.

Chase Master Kohli's Record Blitz

Chase Master Kohli's Record Blitz

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become India's highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy history.

Ponting predicts winner of India vs Pak clash

Ponting predicts winner of India vs Pak clash

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Ponting feels that fans and players have been starved of this brilliant rivalry between two Asian giants.

Ponting slams Aussie batsmen

Ponting slams Aussie batsmen

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The former skipper believes the Australians were not proactive enough against the Indian bowlers in this match.

BCCI reacts to Jaiswal's dismissal

BCCI reacts to Jaiswal's dismissal

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

upon review, third umpire Saikat adjudged that there was a deflection off Jaiswal's gloves/bat based on the visual evidence.

Ponting slams England batters after 'inexcusable' collapse

Ponting slams England batters after 'inexcusable' collapse

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Ponting slammed England skipper Joe Root, Stokes and Jos Buttler for the manner of their dismissals

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

'He flustered India, there's no doubt about that'

'He flustered India, there's no doubt about that'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri advice to Konstas was to focus on his "strengths".

Big-money battle! Pant vs Shreyas in blockbuster IPL clash

Big-money battle! Pant vs Shreyas in blockbuster IPL clash

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant is looking to make his mark and secure a win in his team's first home game of the season.

I want Pant sitting with me in the dugout in IPL: Ponting

I want Pant sitting with me in the dugout in IPL: Ponting

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting wants "cultural leader" Rishabh Pant in the dugout every day of the week in IPL 2023.

Ponting throws his weight behind DC captain Pant

Ponting throws his weight behind DC captain Pant

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Rishabh Pant's on-field decisions as Delhi Capitals captain in IPL 2022 might have come under the scanner of former players but the wicketkeeper has got the 'full backing' of head coach Ricky Ponting.

Warner must score in the 2nd innings to make an impact: Ponting

Warner must score in the 2nd innings to make an impact: Ponting

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

But former Australia captain Ponting says he saw signs in both the first Edgbaston innings and Warner's knock against India in the World Test Championship Final that suggest he's close to getting back among the runs.

'Why are you captain?' Ponting slams Root

'Why are you captain?' Ponting slams Root

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has questioned Joe Root's comments about England's bowlers during the Ashes and said that as captain of the touring side the onus is on him to make changes when needed.

India Needs To Watch Out For 'Prince' Rachin

India Needs To Watch Out For 'Prince' Rachin

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Rachin Ravindra's blistering century against South Africa in the Champions Trophy semi-final, his fifth in just 13 ICC ODI innings, places him among cricket's elite.

'He played a big role in turning Test cricket around'

'He played a big role in turning Test cricket around'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Under Kohli's captaincy, India became the first Asian side to win a Test series in Australia, besides recording some memorable wins elsewhere.