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3rd ODI: Bangladesh outplay WI to sweep series 3-0

3rd ODI: Bangladesh outplay WI to sweep series 3-0

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The middle-order failed to put up a fight, and soon the hosts gained complete advantage by reducing West Indies to 93/5 in the 26th over.

KKR's USA pacer Ali Khan ruled out of IPL

KKR's USA pacer Ali Khan ruled out of IPL

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Ali was part of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020-winning team Trinbago Knight Riders.

Kohli and Ashwin unmoved, Smith continues to soar in ICC rankings

Kohli and Ashwin unmoved, Smith continues to soar in ICC rankings

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Australia captain Steve Smith reached a career-high 939 rating points which are the sixth-best ever after Don Bradman (961), Len Hutton (945), Jack Hobbs and Ricky Ponting (both 942) and Peter May (941).

Fowler leaves managerial role at ISL side East Bengal

Fowler leaves managerial role at ISL side East Bengal

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has left his job as manager of East Bengal by mutual consent, the Indian Super League (ISL) club said on Wednesday, with Real Madrid Castilla coach Manuel Diaz set to be his replacement.

Why Ishant's return is a big boost for Team India...

Why Ishant's return is a big boost for Team India...

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

With so much focus on turning wickets and spinners, India captain Virat Kohli on Friday stressed that fast bowlers also have an important role to play and the return of strike bowler Ishant Sharma is a big boost for the team.

IPL PIX: Mumbai humble Royals to stay in play-off race

IPL PIX: Mumbai humble Royals to stay in play-off race

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians, in Sharjah, on Tuesday.

Virat Kohli: Captain who went for win at all costs

Virat Kohli: Captain who went for win at all costs

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Having taken up Test captaincy from M S Dhoni in the middle of a series in Australia back in 2014, Virat Kohi changed the way India played the five-day game.

ICC T20 rankings: This Indian bowler is making rapid progress

ICC T20 rankings: This Indian bowler is making rapid progress

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Indian chinaman Kuldeep Yadav, who played a key role in India's series win over West Indies, on Monday, leapfrogged 14 places to a career-high 23rd in the latest ICC T20 rankings.

Shreyas on what went wrong for KKR

Shreyas on what went wrong for KKR

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

For Iyer, pressure of scoreboard gets the best out of him.

ICC Rankings: Kohli maintains top spot, Bumrah jumps to 4th

ICC Rankings: Kohli maintains top spot, Bumrah jumps to 4th

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Virat Kohli has kept his stranglehold on the top spot in the ICC ODI batsman rankings.

Can India maintain their stay in the second spot in Tests?

Can India maintain their stay in the second spot in Tests?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

India will retain their number two position in the ICC Test Team Rankings if they win or draw the upcoming two-match series against New Zealand, starting in Auckland on Thursday.

'Never-say-die attitude' helped SunRisers rise and shine

'Never-say-die attitude' helped SunRisers rise and shine

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner says if the team can take the performance and momentum against Mumbai Indians into the next game they be really happy.

Why India is such a great team!

Why India is such a great team!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

'It is the ability to fight back.' 'Obviously, you need skill to win a game of cricket, but the biggest thing is the resilience and the conviction to bounce back and the conviction to go and win abroad or anywhere.' 'I think that conviction is what stands out.'

Why Bravo did not bowl final over against Delhi Capitals

Why Bravo did not bowl final over against Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said he had to hand the ball to Ravindra Jadeja to bowl the match-deciding final over against Delhi Capitals as Dwayne Bravo, his preferred option, was not available due to fitness issues.

I don't want anyone to say I am unfit: Dhoni

I don't want anyone to say I am unfit: Dhoni

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday said it is hard to 'keep up' with the younger players in the squad but claimed it will be a big positive for him if he manages to keep up with his fitness.

Ashwin is always an attacking option for a captain: Rohit

Ashwin is always an attacking option for a captain: Rohit

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Over the years he's proved himself with the red ball and even in white ball he doesn't have a bad record. The way he has come back and bowled in Dubai and then two games here. It shows the quality that he has.'

T20 WC PHOTOS: Pakistan make dramatic entry into semis

T20 WC PHOTOS: Pakistan make dramatic entry into semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Adelaide on Sunday.

ICC ODI rankings: Kohli, Dhawan among top five, Dhoni slips

ICC ODI rankings: Kohli, Dhawan among top five, Dhoni slips

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Two Indian batsmen are now in the top five of the ICC ODI rankings, with Virat Kohli remaining at number three and opener Shikhar Dhawan climbing up the ladder to fifth after earning four places in the latest list issued on Wednesday.

IPL play-offs: What KKR, MI, RR, Kings, RCB need to do

IPL play-offs: What KKR, MI, RR, Kings, RCB need to do

Rediff.com17 May 2018

5 teams are in the race for 2 play-off places as the IPL-11 league phase heads for a thrilling finish.

PIX: Ashwin takes 6 but Australia post big total

PIX: Ashwin takes 6 but Australia post big total

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

After R Ashwin led India's fightback with a six-wicket haul, India skipper Rohit Sharma at Shubman Gill took India to 36/0 at the end of Day 2 in Ahmedabad.

Women's WC: England rout Pakistan; SA seal semis spot

Women's WC: England rout Pakistan; SA seal semis spot

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

England were back to their blistering best as they defeated Pakistan by nine wickets to put themselves in a good position to qualify for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 semi-finals.

Football Roundup: Angry Bayern bosses back team and coach

Football Roundup: Angry Bayern bosses back team and coach

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Kohli, Smith are best; humbling to overtake them: Williamson

Kohli, Smith are best; humbling to overtake them: Williamson

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Williamson dethroned Smith, who slipped to the third spot after managing scores of 0 and 8 in the two innings against India at the MCG.

Battle of survival on cards as resurgent KXIP face SRH

Battle of survival on cards as resurgent KXIP face SRH

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

KXIP got its campaign back on track with three consecutive wins -- over mighty Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore and the KL Rahul-led side would be hoping to carry the winning momentum forward to break into top four.

Clash of captains as RCB take on KKR in IPL Eliminator

Clash of captains as RCB take on KKR in IPL Eliminator

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

It will be a test of Virat Kohli's tactical acumen against the ice-cool demeanour of Eoin Morgan when perennial underachievers Royal Challengers Bangalore clash with former champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL Eliminator in Sharjah on Monday.

IPL: Mumbai Indians, CSK in battle for supremacy

IPL: Mumbai Indians, CSK in battle for supremacy

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings head into the match after identical seven-wicket wins over Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad respectively.

Women's WC: South Africa hold nerves to seal last over win against Pakistan

Women's WC: South Africa hold nerves to seal last over win against Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

With the win, South Africa moved to the third spot while Pakistan continued to languish at the bottom

How Gujarat Lions can make it to IPL play-offs...

How Gujarat Lions can make it to IPL play-offs...

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Gujarat Lions' star performer Aaron Finch is confident that their team can win five out of the next six matches to make it to the play-offs of the Indian Premier League after comprehensively defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore.

IPL 2022: Andre Russell Leads MVP Race

IPL 2022: Andre Russell Leads MVP Race

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The Most Valuable Player Index table is telling another (worrying?) story: Performance from players in teams that are not going to make the top four is dropping somewhat alarmingly. The IPL is gruelling and cruel. It can do wonders to your career, but can also seriously hurt your international prospects if you get injured in a match that is essentially inconsequential. Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index after Game 63.

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

It was batters who mostly lead their teams to victories and some into the knock-outs. While Mumbai trailblazer Sarfaraz Khan continues to find the big runs, Baba Indrajith's consistency wasn't enough for Tamil Nadu to make even the top two in Group H.

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Eight years is a long time in the life of an athlete. But just like Messi, Di Maria has preserved and persisted towards his childhood dream, points out Deepti Patwardhan.

Quarantine rules leave Italy's Serie A in the balance

Quarantine rules leave Italy's Serie A in the balance

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The fixture list is ready and the restart date is confirmed but the Italian football federation (FIGC) is still worried that the Serie A season might not finish due to rules for quarantining players infected with COVID-19. In most countries where football has restarted, such as Germany, the general rule is that when a player tests positive for coronavirus, he has to be quarantined but his team mates can continue training and playing provided they test negative. However, in Italy, where Serie A is due to resume on June 20, the government rule is that the entire squad must be quarantined for 14 days.

ODI Ranking: Kohli, Bumrah retain top spots

ODI Ranking: Kohli, Bumrah retain top spots

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

India had lost to New Zealand in the semifinals of the World Cup.

Pakistan fall to lowest-ever spot in ICC ODI rankings

Pakistan fall to lowest-ever spot in ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Pakistan's hopes of an automatic World Cup qualification got tougher after plummeted to their lowest-ever rating of 86 following their five-match ODI series loss against England.

CT: NZ, Bangladesh face off in must-win game

CT: NZ, Bangladesh face off in must-win game

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

New Zealand and Bangladesh enter their final group match of the ICC Champions Trophy, in Cardiff, on Friday, with the knowledge that even a win may not be enough to see either of them into the semi-finals.

T20 Rankings: India surge to 2nd spot post Lanka's drubbing

T20 Rankings: India surge to 2nd spot post Lanka's drubbing

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

India have surged to the second spot in the ICC's latest T20I rankings after they completed a 3-0 clean sweep over Sri Lanka in the shortest-format on Sunday.

New Zealand wary of Williamson ban

New Zealand wary of Williamson ban

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

As captain, Kane Williamson would face suspension if New Zealand are fined again for a slow rate.

Villa cleared to face Liverpool in FA Cup but Premier League games in doubt

Villa cleared to face Liverpool in FA Cup but Premier League games in doubt

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Villa's chief executive Christian Purslow said 10 first-team players are among 14 positive cases of coronavirus at the club.

ICC Test rankings: Rabada claims top spot, Ashwin gains two places

ICC Test rankings: Rabada claims top spot, Ashwin gains two places

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Kagiso Rabada regained his top spot among bowlers crossing the coveted 900-point mark in ratings even as Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin climbed up a couple of notches to be placed fourth in the ICC Test Player Rankings, released on Tuesday.

Afghanistan makes it to ICC ODI rankings after beating Bangladesh

Afghanistan makes it to ICC ODI rankings after beating Bangladesh

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Six months after Afghanistan qualified for its maiden appearance in the Cricket World Cup, its success story continues to make waves and the strife-torn country has now entered into the main ODI rankings table for the first time.