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Punjab Kings make big changes ahead of IPL 2025

Punjab Kings make big changes ahead of IPL 2025

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Punjab Kings parted ways with head coach Trevor Bayliss and head of cricket development Sanjay Bangar.

Country or franchise cricket? Zampa in no dilemma

Country or franchise cricket? Zampa in no dilemma

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

'I still enjoy playing it and think a lot of young guys coming through still see it as a good opportunity to play for your country.'

It is not about revenge: Ricky Ponting

It is not about revenge: Ricky Ponting

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Allan Border failed. So did Mark Taylor. Steve Waugh failed to conquer what he once described as the 'final frontier.' And for Ricky Ponting it remains an as yet elusive target.

'Kohli Could Have Continued As Captain'

'Kohli Could Have Continued As Captain'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'It is humanly impossible to sustain at the level at which he was playing between 2014 and 2019.' 'The dip had to come.'

Cook predicts Joe Root will shatter Tendulkar's Test record

Cook predicts Joe Root will shatter Tendulkar's Test record

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Alastair Cook backs Joe Root to surpass Sachin Tendulkar as leading run-getter in Test cricket

'Wouldn't be surprised to see Kohli score runs in Perth'

'Wouldn't be surprised to see Kohli score runs in Perth'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Virat Kohli should not be judged on the basis of his current form, said Australia's batting great Ricky Ponting.

'Australia Is Ripe For The Taking'

'Australia Is Ripe For The Taking'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'My prediction is a 3-1 win for India.'

'Zakirbhai, You Will Be Missed And How'

'Zakirbhai, You Will Be Missed And How'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

'When he played his inner light shone so bright! His joy embraced us all... we experienced divinity.'

Rinku's time to shine: Can he seize the opportunity in Duleep Trophy?

Rinku's time to shine: Can he seize the opportunity in Duleep Trophy?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Rinku Singh picked for second round as top stars leave for Test series against Bangladesh. Mayank Agarwal has been named as India A captain in Gill's place.

Ponting reveals Delhi Capitals want an Indian at helm

Ponting reveals Delhi Capitals want an Indian at helm

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Ponting was approached for taking over England's Test side but New Zealand's Brendon McCullum eventually took up the role.

Root joins elite club in all-time ICC Test rankings

Root joins elite club in all-time ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

England star Joe Root is cementing his status as one of the greatest players as he achieved new career-high rating in the latest ICC Men's Test Batter Rankings.

Ricky Ponting starts new innings as Mumbai Indians coach

Ricky Ponting starts new innings as Mumbai Indians coach

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting began his new innings as the head coach of the Mumbai Indians who commenced their training at the Wankhede Stadium ahead of the Indian Premier League season 8, scheduled to start on April 8.

Ricky Martin: I have accepted my homosexuality

Ricky Martin: I have accepted my homosexuality

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Singer Ricky Martin admits he's gay.

'What has Ponting got to do with Indian cricket?': Gambhir

'What has Ponting got to do with Indian cricket?': Gambhir

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Head coach Gautam Gambhir put up a stout defence of under-pressure skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli ahead of tour of Australia.

Fraser-McGurk credits coach Ponting for dream IPL debut

Fraser-McGurk credits coach Ponting for dream IPL debut

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Delhi Capitals young batting sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk says if he was able to handle the nerves on his IPL debut, the credit goes to coach Ricky Ponting, who advised him to time the ball instead of swinging his bat wildly.

ISL: Punjab beat Odisha to score second successive win

ISL: Punjab beat Odisha to score second successive win

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Riding on goals from Nihal Sudeesh and Leon Augustine, Punjab FC beat Odisha FC 2-1 here on Friday to clinch their second successive win in the ongoing Indian Super League season.

Will Bancroft open with Khawaja in Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Will Bancroft open with Khawaja in Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

With Green out with injury, Bancroft's chances have brightened.

Ricky Ponting keen to prolong romance with cricket

Ricky Ponting keen to prolong romance with cricket

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has expressed a keenness to take up a coaching role in the future, but insisted he wants to keep playing till next year's Ashes series in England at least.

'Babysitter' Pant Strikes Again!

'Babysitter' Pant Strikes Again!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

A heartwarming video released by Delhi Capitals shows Pant interacting with the children of his team-mate David Warner and Coach Ricky Ponting.

PIX: Root, Brook smash tons; England pile on the runs

PIX: Root, Brook smash tons; England pile on the runs

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Joe Root and Harry Brook's centuries powered England's strong reply on Day 3 of the first Test in Multan.

India A's BGT hopefuls face ultimate test in Australia

India A's BGT hopefuls face ultimate test in Australia

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The outings of Abhimanyu Easwaran, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Prasidh Krishna will be the primary focal points of India A's four-day match against their Australian counterparts

Duleep Trophy showdown: Battle for Test spots heats up

Duleep Trophy showdown: Battle for Test spots heats up

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The likes of Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag and Rinku Singh will get another opportunity to enhance their red-ball credentials when the final round of Duleep Trophy matches begin in Anantapur

Ponting on what makes Bumrah a class apart

Ponting on what makes Bumrah a class apart

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

'There might have been some fears a couple of years ago when the injuries come in and 'would he come back the same?', but I think he's actually come back better.'

'Would be cool to be part of an Olympics'

'Would be cool to be part of an Olympics'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

With the T20 format set to be played at the LA 28 Olympics, Smith sees himself playing the shortest format of cricket in the next four years.

Cricket Dads Shine

Cricket Dads Shine

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Father's Day was a celebration of love and laughter for Indian cricketers and their families.

Steve Waugh: Kohli has a bit of Ricky and myself in his captaincy

Steve Waugh: Kohli has a bit of Ricky and myself in his captaincy

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh, on Thursday, hailed Virat Kohli's leadership, saying he sees elements of himself and his successor Ricky Ponting in the Indian's leadership.

'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.

Rickie Fowler wins first PGA title in playoff

Rickie Fowler wins first PGA title in playoff

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Rickie Fowler delivered on his vast potential by claiming his first PGA Tour win at the Wells Fargo championship with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff against Briton Rory McIlroy and fellow American DA Points at Quail Hollow on Sunday.

Capitals Celebrate Holi 'DC' Way

Capitals Celebrate Holi 'DC' Way

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Delhi Capitals squad gave fans a glimpse of their Holi celebrations, with Rishabh Pant right in the thick of things.

What's Dada Suggesting In This Post?

What's Dada Suggesting In This Post?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

His post garnered plenty of replies, some asking if Dada's tweet suggested he didn't approve of Gambhir as head coach.

IPL 2024: Injured Maxwell unlikely to play against KKR

IPL 2024: Injured Maxwell unlikely to play against KKR

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Glenn Maxwell pulled out of RCB's previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad stating that 'physical and mental toll probably just wore me down a little bit'.

MI May Retain Rohit Ahead Of IPL Auction

MI May Retain Rohit Ahead Of IPL Auction

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The BCCI's retention and auction rules ensure that franchises will have to make careful decisions to balance retaining star power with building depth across their squads.

Delhi Capitals' Ganguly gets new role at JSW Sports

Delhi Capitals' Ganguly gets new role at JSW Sports

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Ganguly joined Delhi Capitals in 2019 as an advisor, where he worked alongside coach Ricky Ponting, and later returned to the franchise as Director of Cricket after his stint as BCCI president.

Can Pant Guide DC To IPL 2024 Title?

Can Pant Guide DC To IPL 2024 Title?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Delhi Capitals finished 9th in IPL 2023. Will IPL 2024 be the year DC win its maiden title?

Hussain has big expectations from 'box office' Pant

Hussain has big expectations from 'box office' Pant

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Following Pant's absence, KL Rahul has filled in to his shoes and produced a good show at the recent ODI World Cup, amassing 452 runs at an average of 75.33.

Rahul, Shreyas Set To Enter IPL Auction!

Rahul, Shreyas Set To Enter IPL Auction!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to the IPL 2024 title, could be headed for the players' auction after failing to make a breakthrough in negotiations, while K L Rahul is also unlikely to be retained by LSG.

Ponting calls loss 'unacceptable', demands immediate fixes

Ponting calls loss 'unacceptable', demands immediate fixes

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Ricky Ponting said that he was embarrassed with his side's first half of the game and how his side conceded too many runs while bowling at a slow-over rate.

Rhodes names India's 'complete all-round fielder'...

Rhodes names India's 'complete all-round fielder'...

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

South African cricket legend Jonty Rhodes called Ravindra Jadeja as a 'complete all-round' fielder.

Brook's Average Second Only To The Don

Brook's Average Second Only To The Don

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Brook's average of 62.54 is the second highest in Test history among players with a minimum of 20 Test innings. His average is only second to the incpmparable Australian batter Sir Don Bradman, who scored 6,996 runs in 52 Tests at an average of 99.94, with 29 centuries and 13 fifties.