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Jadeja hails Kohli's 'special' ton on 'slow turner'

Jadeja hails Kohli's 'special' ton on 'slow turner'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Jadeja said the Eden Gardens track offered more turn in the afternoon when the South African spinners bowled, compared to the evening when Indian bowlers operated.

Brathwaite critical of Caribbean pitches

Brathwaite critical of Caribbean pitches

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite has highlighted the need to improve the standard of pitches in the Caribbean following a Test series loss to India at home.

Pre-Season, management key to CSK's triumph: Gaikwad

Pre-Season, management key to CSK's triumph: Gaikwad

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Four-time champions CSK put themselves in line for a fifth IPL title triumph

'Pakistan haven't put together the perfect game yet'

'Pakistan haven't put together the perfect game yet'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Pakistan's Director of Cricket Mickey Arthur says the main reason for the team's struggles in the ongoing World Cup is the inability to put together the "perfect game".

Candid Du Plessis says RCB didn't deserve to be in play-offs

Candid Du Plessis says RCB didn't deserve to be in play-offs

Rediff.com22 May 2023

RCB head coach Sanjay Bangar said the team's early exit despite some outstanding performances from Kohli, du Plessis and Siraj was difficult to comprehend.

World Cup: 'You just want to let Quinton de Kock fly'

World Cup: 'You just want to let Quinton de Kock fly'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Quinton de Kock smashed 174 off 140 balls, his third century in five innings, to power South Africa to a 149-run victory against Bangladesh.

CSK in play-offs, but 'home advantage' still a bother

CSK in play-offs, but 'home advantage' still a bother

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Chennai Super Kings may struggle to capitalise on the home advantage during the IPL play-offs as they are still "not sure" of the conditions at the Chepauk, says head coach Stephen Fleming.

PIX: Will injured Kane be able for the rest of IPL 2023?

PIX: Will injured Kane be able for the rest of IPL 2023?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson's continuation in the ongoing IPL season is under doubt after suffering a right knee injury during his team's winning effort against Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad on Friday.

South Africa need to find ways to combat new ball: Maharaj

South Africa need to find ways to combat new ball: Maharaj

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Maharaj feels some adjustment and a change in mindset could help them combat the swing.

Sangakkara laments RR's poor finish in chase

Sangakkara laments RR's poor finish in chase

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'It was all about targeting one or two over but unfortunately every time we wanted to do that we lost a wicket'

Secret behind DK's longevity revealed

Secret behind DK's longevity revealed

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Karthik attributes performances like 27-ball-55 to a sense of security and clarity in thought process.

Injured Rohit sidelined for remainder of B'desh tour

Injured Rohit sidelined for remainder of B'desh tour

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Chahar, Kuldeep to miss 3rd ODI

Did Indian batters' inexperience prove costly for DC?

Did Indian batters' inexperience prove costly for DC?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Mitchell Marsh defended his side's Indian batters following their inability to resurrect the run-chase against SunRisers Hyderabad, saying the game was not lost due to their inexperience and the 198-run target was "far too many" in the end.

Comeback king Kuldeep not thinking of 2023 World Cup

Comeback king Kuldeep not thinking of 2023 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Kuldeep has been overlooked for the ICC T20 World Cup but is not at all dejected.

Smriti Mandhana's Journey To 3.4 Crore

Smriti Mandhana's Journey To 3.4 Crore

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Smriti Mandhana isn't actually known to be the most prolific T20 player -- her career T20 International average of 27.32 is middling at best. There have been failures too, but her ability to analyse and assess them honestly is a rarity in modern sport.

T20 WC: Buttler says Stokes is a proper competitor

T20 WC: Buttler says Stokes is a proper competitor

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

After a solid start by Buttler and Alex Hales, England batters lost the plot with half the side back in the dugout, largely due to mystery spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, before Stokes took the former champions over the line.

Mohit Sharma: From net bowler to man of the moment for GT

Mohit Sharma: From net bowler to man of the moment for GT

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Mohit Sharma virtually went off radar after the last of his 34 appearances for India.

'Why can't you get a 100, Daddy?'

'Why can't you get a 100, Daddy?'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

'They keep watching Jos score those hundreds and keep asking me why I can't hit the ball out of the park like him.'

'Batting was difficult, there was no lack of intent'

'Batting was difficult, there was no lack of intent'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

'That is the difficulty at the moment, trying to assess what the conditions are at three different grounds. There was no lack of intent. We had to stabilise after a couple of mistakes. Delhi bowled well in the last five overs, they were really smart.'

How Chahal plotted South Africa's downfall

How Chahal plotted South Africa's downfall

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

In the absence of star opener Quinton de Kock, the tourists struggled at the top.

How Rahul smashed his critics out of the park...

How Rahul smashed his critics out of the park...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Shortly after he let his bat do the talking amid criticism regarding his slow strike rate, India opener KL Rahul countered his detractors, saying he bats according to the "demand of the innings."

Turning Point: Rohit Sharma's Dismissal

Turning Point: Rohit Sharma's Dismissal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Rohit's dismissal on 39 off 31 balls marked the moment where the Mumbai run chase lost its momentum as boundaries dried up and runs became harder to come by.

Why Suryakumar's batting is 'amazing' to watch

Why Suryakumar's batting is 'amazing' to watch

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

India captain Shikhar Dhawan was all praise for his spinners too after they restricted Sri Lanka in the first T20 in Colombo on Sunday.

'The Royals took the game away in the first six overs'

'The Royals took the game away in the first six overs'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni says 250 would have been closer to par given the way Rajasthan Royals' batter were going, in Saturday's IPL match in Abu Dhabi.

Skipper Shreyas hails KKR 'asset' Rinku after match-winning knock

Skipper Shreyas hails KKR 'asset' Rinku after match-winning knock

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Shreyas Iyer lavished praise on Rinku Singh for showing "outstanding" calmness under pressure, calling him an "asset" for the team.

How LSG pacers sealed win against KKR

How LSG pacers sealed win against KKR

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Rahul praises LSG pace battery for living up to his trust

Rohit on why his Oval Test century was special

Rohit on why his Oval Test century was special

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

"I know the importance of opening the innings. I am glad I could make it count. It's always important to embrace the challenge, it's not going to be easy. Back in Durham we had time off to look at our training and technique and after the World Test Championship final we had 20-25 days, that was a real game-changer."

Bowlers have given Punjab self-belief, says captain Rahul

Bowlers have given Punjab self-belief, says captain Rahul

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

The narrow five-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL in Sharjah on Saturday has given Punjab Kings the self-belief that their bowlers can restrict any opposition if they have a decent score on the board.

SRH wanted to 'kill game in the 19th over'

SRH wanted to 'kill game in the 19th over'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Abdul Samad bowled the 20th over and gave away 20 runs but it was not enough for CSK to get over the line as they faced their third defeat in this season.

Kohli blames Headingley rout on 'scoreboard pressure'

Kohli blames Headingley rout on 'scoreboard pressure'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

India's captain Virat Kohli admitted that after being all out for 78 in the first innings the team was always playing the catch-up game in the fourth Test at Headingley, Leeds..

MI vs CSK: Why Dhoni sent Curran ahead of himself

MI vs CSK: Why Dhoni sent Curran ahead of himself

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Dhoni has said his team's tremendous 'experience' proved to be a crucial factor in its five-wicket victory

IPL 2021: Why Dhoni sent Jadeja ahead of himself

IPL 2021: Why Dhoni sent Jadeja ahead of himself

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

'We've seen significant change in batting and it's worth it to give him that extra bit of time'

Dhoni is going to get better and better, says Fleming

Dhoni is going to get better and better, says Fleming

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming said England player Moeen Ali has strengthened the team as he brings all-round value to it, which was missed in the last IPL season.

I'm a finisher but I can bat through in tough situations: Shahrukh

I'm a finisher but I can bat through in tough situations: Shahrukh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

'If I played that 5 balls in the end in the 20th over, we could've scored 20 runs more which would have been a tight game I guess'

Will Hardik bowl in T20 World Cup?

Will Hardik bowl in T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

'He is getting better and a player like him is probably just one game away from getting his natural way and we have seen it in the past. If I have to put everything together, I am confident of his ability and there is no doubt he will be a valuable asset.'

Credit to India for the way they bowled, says Stokes

Credit to India for the way they bowled, says Stokes

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

England star all-rounder Ben Stokes says losing a tight game like the fourth Twenty20 International against India on Thursday and going into a 'winners-take-all' contest will only prepare them better for the World Cup as they will get used to pressure situations.

Watch: On road to recovery, Dhawan hits the gym

Watch: On road to recovery, Dhawan hits the gym

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

An assessment of his injury will be done next week.

Kohli relieved as RCB advance despite 4th straight loss

Kohli relieved as RCB advance despite 4th straight loss

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Skipper Virat Kohli insisted Royal Challengers Bangalore deserved a qualification spot in the Indian Premier League play-offs and said his team would make full use of the opportunity.

Kyrgios should be defaulted on spot, says Wilander

Kyrgios should be defaulted on spot, says Wilander

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

'I don't mind when he misbehaves. Obviously, I don't like the bad language. It's just when he doesn't try to play tennis, when he doesn't try to win then I think the umpire needs to step in. I think in this situation, default him on the spot, rather than suspend him'

World Cup-bound Kedar sustains shoulder injury

World Cup-bound Kedar sustains shoulder injury

Rediff.com5 May 2019

World Cup-bound Kedar Jadhav is virtually ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League Season-12 after hurting his left shoulder while fielding during Chennai Super Kings's match against Kings XI Punjab, in Mohali, on Sunday.