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Stokes reveals how England were tamed by 'beasts' India

Stokes reveals how England were tamed by 'beasts' India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

England captain Ben Stokes on Saturday said staying true to the 'Bazball' approach did not work and conceded that India were too good in their own conditions, always finding a way to wriggle out of tight curves.

'We kept it simple and the pitch did the rest for us'

'We kept it simple and the pitch did the rest for us'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma said India can take pride in their performance after defeating South Africa inside two days of the 2nd Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Thursday.

Post-World Cup defeat, Dravid keeps mum on future

Post-World Cup defeat, Dravid keeps mum on future

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Rahul Dravid needs time to reflect on his future with the national team even as his his two-year contract ended on Sunday.

No animosity with Harmanpreet: Alyssa Healy

No animosity with Harmanpreet: Alyssa Healy

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Alyssa backed Harmanpreet and the India team to come out stronger from this series.

India must learn from Australia: Rodrigues after whitewash

India must learn from Australia: Rodrigues after whitewash

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Jemimah Rodrigues on Tuesday urged the India women's cricket team to take a leaf out of Australia's book and bounce back in the upcoming T20s after being hammered in the ODIs.

Our worst World Cup performance: Bangladesh skipper

Our worst World Cup performance: Bangladesh skipper

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

A chaotic buildup could be the reason for Bangladesh's "worst ever" World Cup campaign, lamented skipper Shakib Al Hasan, after they cut a sorry figure in an 87-run defeat to the Netherlands and suffered their fifth loss on the trot in Kolkata on Saturday.

How Kohli's advice led to India's massive ODI victory

How Kohli's advice led to India's massive ODI victory

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Hardik Pandya appreciated the advice given by Virat Kohli

Kohli's 49th ton quest resumes where it all started

Kohli's 49th ton quest resumes where it all started

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Who knows the world record equalling 49th hundred might just happen at the same venue where it all started.

Warner slams batters as Delhi Capitals exit play-offs race

Warner slams batters as Delhi Capitals exit play-offs race

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Delhi Capitals captain David Warner rued his side's poor batting approach after they were knocked out of IPL play-offs contention following a 31-run defeat to Punjab Kings, in Delhi, on Saturday.

Spain in mourning after World Cup disaster

Spain in mourning after World Cup disaster

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Spain fans were dejected to see their team crash out of the tournament.

Why Kings pacer Arshdeep is enjoying his cricket now...

Why Kings pacer Arshdeep is enjoying his cricket now...

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Arshdeep picked up four wickets, including two off consecutive deliveries in the final over, for 29 runs as Mumbai Indians fell short by 13 runs, chasing a target of 215, in Saturday's IPL match at the Wankhede Stadium.

FIFA WC: Jittery Dutch talent still managed to win it

FIFA WC: Jittery Dutch talent still managed to win it

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Senegal struggled without the influence of Sadio Mane although Ismaila Sarr, moved across to the left, valiantly attempted to make up for the absence of their injured talisman.

Rohit lost for words as he hails Suryakumar's special

Rohit lost for words as he hails Suryakumar's special

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

India skipper Rohit Sharma said he was lost for words that would appropriately describe Suryakumar Yadav's 26-ball 68 against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup match, in Dubai, on Wednesday.

Royals skipper Samson applauds young Jaiswal after Kings demolition

Royals skipper Samson applauds young Jaiswal after Kings demolition

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson was effusive in praise of Yashasvi Jaiswal, saying the team knew the opener was due for a long innings.

PIX: Root century leads England to victory over NZ at Lord's

PIX: Root century leads England to victory over NZ at Lord's

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Images from Day 4 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

Why Rashid Khan is not getting many wickets this IPL

Why Rashid Khan is not getting many wickets this IPL

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Gujarat Titans spinner Rashid Khan has so far claimed 11 wickets from as many games, at an economy rate of 6.84, figures which definitely won't please him much.

Top Performers: Dube and Uthappa

Top Performers: Dube and Uthappa

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

What this game against the Royal Challengers Bangalore produced was an all-round team performance of epic proportions spearheaded by some of the most iconic individual performances this season.

KKR-SRH: Top Performer: All Round Russell

KKR-SRH: Top Performer: All Round Russell

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Russell's eyes lit up immediately, much like a hungry tourist at a breakfast buffet, as he chomped through the deliveries, starting with two singles before finishing with three sixes off the final four deliveries.

Top Performer: Jos Buttler

Top Performer: Jos Buttler

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Buttler currently stands atop the highest IPL 2022 run-getters list with 491 from seven games at an average of 81.83.

Why India 'were not great' vs Pakistan and New Zealand

Why India 'were not great' vs Pakistan and New Zealand

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

India's vice-captain Rohit Sharma made no bones about the fact that "decision-making" during the first two games of the ongoing T20 World Cup, against Pakistan and New Zealand, was a result of fatigue that has set in after being on the road for a long time.

Kohli worried about dew factor at T20 WC

Kohli worried about dew factor at T20 WC

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'Yes, toss definitely is going to be a factor in this tournament especially. If the dew keeps creeping in in the later half the game, you need those extra runs in the first half then.'

When Wade thought this could be his last opportunity

When Wade thought this could be his last opportunity

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade thought the T20 World Cup semifinal against Pakistan would "potentially be his last opportunity to represent Australia" before becoming the star of the show with a sizzling 41-run knock that helped his side reach the final.

Morgan sees positives in humbling defeat in 1st ODI

Morgan sees positives in humbling defeat in 1st ODI

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Chasing 318 for victory, England's openers got off to a spectacular start against a new-look Indian bowling attack before debutant Prasidh Krishna and Shradul Thakur seized the momentum, sharing seven wickets between them to derail the innings.

We weren't expressive enough, says Kohli after CSK defeat

We weren't expressive enough, says Kohli after CSK defeat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Here's what Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli had to say after losing to Chennai Super Kings in Dubai on Sunday.

Namibia skipper hoping to nail death overs against India

Namibia skipper hoping to nail death overs against India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus lamented the inability to execute plans with the ball in the death overs, saying it cost his side the T20 World Cup Super 12s match against New Zealand, in Sharjah, on Friday. He was, however, hopeful of an improved show against India in the teams' concluding league fixture.

Good selection headache for India as Saha, Pant in good form

Good selection headache for India as Saha, Pant in good form

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

'Healthy competition is always good for the team'

Finch says Australia ready to start with a clean slate

Finch says Australia ready to start with a clean slate

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

'There's a lot of experience in the group. I'm not concerned about carrying baggage into a different game against a totally different opposition.'

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..

'Would have been more challenging had India scored 50 more runs'

'Would have been more challenging had India scored 50 more runs'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Skipper Kane Williamson says New Zealand's victory in the second Test well inside three days is not a fair reflection of how competitive the match was, and

Italian Cup: Ronaldo misses penalty but Juve squeeze into final

Italian Cup: Ronaldo misses penalty but Juve squeeze into final

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The two key moments happened within six seconds of each other early in the match played behind closed doors at the Allianz Stadium.

'We were better than Australia on the day'

'We were better than Australia on the day'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

The skipper lauded the performance of his bowlers, who restricted Australia to 164 for six after the home team was 68 for one in 8.3 overs, and his batsmen alike.

Team India WC squad: Only one slot is up for grabs

Team India WC squad: Only one slot is up for grabs

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The Indian team management are 'not confused' about the composition of the World Cup squad despite their ODI series defeat against Australia as only one slot is up for grabs, said skipper Virat Kohli.

WATCH! This champ strips naked for his winning press conference

WATCH! This champ strips naked for his winning press conference

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Welshman Williams reflects on world title win, naked

NZ vs India: Anil Kumble has a special tip for Team India

NZ vs India: Anil Kumble has a special tip for Team India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

India should look to attack NZ with two regular spinners, says Kumble

PIX: Team India perform the 'Pujara dance'

PIX: Team India perform the 'Pujara dance'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant led his India teammates to an impromptu dance after wrapping up the historic win Down Under.

Why South Africa are struggling in World Cup

Why South Africa are struggling in World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Under-fire South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis said his "hurting" team is trying to fight but is just not able to avoid mistakes in what is turning out to be a horror World Cup campaign.

Bumrah, the leading light of Mumbai Indians

Bumrah, the leading light of Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'Bumrah has taken over the mantle from Malinga'

Did India take Bangladesh lightly?

Did India take Bangladesh lightly?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Rohit Sharma admitted that the team did not execute their skills properly

Dhoni batted us out of the contest: Hopes

Dhoni batted us out of the contest: Hopes

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Newly appointed Delhi Daredevils captain James Hopes admitted that it was his opposite number Mahendra Singh Dhoni who batted them out of the contest.

Decision to push AB down the order didn't work: Kohli

Decision to push AB down the order didn't work: Kohli

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli says the team has to take responsibility for the defeat to Kings XI Punjab in the IPL match in Sharjah on Thursday.