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Sarfaraz Khan takes new role in DC squad

Sarfaraz Khan takes new role in DC squad

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Abhishek Porel set to replace Rishabh Pant at DC, Sarfaraz to start as first keeper

The secret of Kuldeep's success at Delhi Capitals

The secret of Kuldeep's success at Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Kuldeep made a match-winning debut for Delhi Capitals,

WTC Final: 'Australia favourites on paper but India have the edge'

WTC Final: 'Australia favourites on paper but India have the edge'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Australian team on paper holds slight advantage on a bouncy track at The Oval but both Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting believe that the Indians are better prepared.

Kohli equals Tendulkar's record

Kohli equals Tendulkar's record

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Overall his 73rd in international cricket on Tuesday.

'Broke a few remotes while watching the previous game'

'Broke a few remotes while watching the previous game'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

'I've said it a few times this year where there's 36 or 37 overs of really good stuff, and we just let it slip for two or three overs.'

'Starc, Zampa will be Australia's key bowlers at World Cup'

'Starc, Zampa will be Australia's key bowlers at World Cup'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting expects Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa to do the star turn when the ODI World Cup is held in India later this year.

What's Miss Universe doing at New York Fashion Week?

What's Miss Universe doing at New York Fashion Week?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

The beauty queen moved from India to New York a month ago.

Where Does Sachin Stand Among The Great Batters?

Where Does Sachin Stand Among The Great Batters?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Tendulkar's sterling performances, his fascinating duels for supremacy with contemporaries -- Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting, Inzamam-ul Haq, Jacques Kallis among batsmen; Shane Warne, Muttiah Muralitharan, Wasim Akram among bowlers -- embellished modern cricket and globalised the game, asserts Ayaz Memon who has observed the cricketing colossus from the day he made his Test debut in November 1989.

Meet the man who saved Rishabh Pant's life

Meet the man who saved Rishabh Pant's life

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Police said the wicketkeeper-batsman, who was alone in the car when it crashed in the northern state of Uttarakhand, had lost control of the vehicle when he "dozed off".

One Match Winning, Another In Vain

One Match Winning, Another In Vain

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Take a bow Rilee Roussow, Liam Livingstone/

Coach Ponting on why Delhi were thrashed by Lucknow

Coach Ponting on why Delhi were thrashed by Lucknow

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals chief coach Ricky Pointing expressed extreme displeasure with the "really sloppy" fielding and poor execution by his bowlers in the 50-run defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Lucknow on Saturday.

The Barmy Army's sweet gesture for Cummin's ailing mum

The Barmy Army's sweet gesture for Cummin's ailing mum

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

'I think we've seen as well just how small and how tight the cricket world can be. I'm sure that he would've received a lot of well-wishes from all parts of the world, the cricket-loving fraternity, that would've sent some messages of support to him and the rest of his family in obviously what is a really difficult time for them.'

Watson reckons Pant will only get better with coach Ponting

Watson reckons Pant will only get better with coach Ponting

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'If there had been 10 teams in IPL 1, 2 or 3 the talent pool would have been stretched thin but now the depth in Indian cricket alone means you have seven world class players as the local Indian player and the overseas players complement them.'

IPL opens with big-ticket clash, an old format and some new rules

IPL opens with big-ticket clash, an old format and some new rules

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Amid the absence of some big names, the Indian Premier League 2023 kicks off with defending champs Gujarat Titans facing a formidable Chennai Super Kings.

'Virat will end his career in style'

'Virat will end his career in style'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

'He is a champion and I believe there comes a stage when you are headed towards retirement.' 'At such a stage, the aim should be to go out on a high.'

West Zone ride on Pujara century to inch towards Duleep final

West Zone ride on Pujara century to inch towards Duleep final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Pujara went into lunch on 92 and hardly wasted any time to reach the landmark upon his return. Pujara hammered Saurabh for a couple of fours, one through the cover and one behind the point fielder, to complete his hundred.

Why captain Rohit is impressed with young Gill...

Why captain Rohit is impressed with young Gill...

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Skipper Rohit Sharma is impressed by the 23-year-old's understanding of the role of opener in ODIs.

Ponting targets Warner's poor run in India

Ponting targets Warner's poor run in India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting dropped a hint to his country's selectors that they revisit David Warner's place in the playing XI if he continues to fire blanks in Test cricket in the sub-continent.

IPL 2023: Ganguly set to rejoin Delhi Capitals as Director of Cricket

IPL 2023: Ganguly set to rejoin Delhi Capitals as Director of Cricket

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will be returning as Director of Cricket with the Delhi Capitals during IPL 2023 starting in April, sources said.

Lara to review West Indies' World Cup debacle

Lara to review West Indies' World Cup debacle

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

West Indies great Brian Lara has been named in a three-person panel to review the Caribbeans' flop at the T20 World Cup in Australia.

'Shaw was disappointing this season but should be dominating world cricket'

'Shaw was disappointing this season but should be dominating world cricket'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Delhi Capitals assistant coach Shane Watson said the incredibly talented Prithvi Shaw has been inconsistent and has been disappointing this season.

DC, MI have work cut out as they look for first win

DC, MI have work cut out as they look for first win

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Getting the opportunity in the absence of Mitchell Marsh, who got married on Sunday, Manish Pandey lasted only one ball and the veteran batter will be keen to make an impact at Kotla.

Suryakumar a bit like AB de Villiers in his prime: Ponting

Suryakumar a bit like AB de Villiers in his prime: Ponting

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Suryakumar Yadav received high praise from the great Ricky Ponting, who compared the batter with AB de Villiers, saying the Indian possesses a 360 degree game like the South African genius.

Why India did not pick Shami for Asia Cup...

Why India did not pick Shami for Asia Cup...

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Australian legend Ricky Ponting feels Mohammed Shami's strength lies in the longest format and there are better quick bowlers in India's T20 set up, weighing in on his absence from the Asia Cup squad.

Suryakumar can win India ODI World Cup: Ponting

Suryakumar can win India ODI World Cup: Ponting

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Australian batting great Ricky Ponting feels Suryakumar Yadav has the ability to 'win' the ODI World Cup for India and the selectors should stick to him despite his woeful run in 50-overs cricket.

Kohli's slow knock fuels 'dying' anchor debate in T20s

Kohli's slow knock fuels 'dying' anchor debate in T20s

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Virat Kohli's 55 off 46 balls in a losing cause against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2023 on Saturday in Delhi has fuelled the growing debate on the "dying" role of anchors in the T20 format.

Hardik could have been the X-factor in the WTC Final: Ponting

Hardik could have been the X-factor in the WTC Final: Ponting

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'I know he is on record saying that the Test match game is probably a little bit hard on his body. But for a one-off game... he's been bowling every game through this IPL and he's bowling quick.'

Another interesting milestone for ton-man Smith

Another interesting milestone for ton-man Smith

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

In 136 ODIs, Smith has scored 4,722 runs at an average of 44.13. His best individual score is 164.

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.

Warner's leadership woes continue despite best effort

Warner's leadership woes continue despite best effort

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

DC slumped to their fourth consecutive loss in the ongoing IPL after being outplayed by Mumbai Indians

'Australia will be without a captain for 15 years if...'

'Australia will be without a captain for 15 years if...'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The Australian Test team will be without a captain for the next 15 years if the country's cricket administrators are looking for someone with a 'perfect' and unblemished record, said former skipper Michael Clarke.

I thought I was cursed in India: Marsh on missing IPL with COVID, injuries

I thought I was cursed in India: Marsh on missing IPL with COVID, injuries

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Coach Ricky Ponting entrusted him with batting at No 3 as he scored 251 runs at a strike-rate of 132.80.

DC coach Ponting pushes for team bonding ahead of IPL

DC coach Ponting pushes for team bonding ahead of IPL

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

'When you show love towards the younger guys as a coach or a senior player, you know that they are going to give it back.'

IND vs AUS: How Kohli, Rohit can rewrite records

IND vs AUS: How Kohli, Rohit can rewrite records

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have a chance to cement their status as two of the best to play the 20-over format.

Stars Who Will Miss IPL 2023

Stars Who Will Miss IPL 2023

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer will miss the season due to injuries.

Visa hurdle to India-West Indies T20 matches in US

Visa hurdle to India-West Indies T20 matches in US

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Uncertainty hanging over India-WI T20 matches in US due to visa issues

THE SUPER FUN Bollywood Quiz

THE SUPER FUN Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

PIX: CSK strengthen hold on playoffs with comfortable win over DC

PIX: CSK strengthen hold on playoffs with comfortable win over DC

Rediff.com11 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday.

Starc, Cummins put Australia in control against West Indies

Starc, Cummins put Australia in control against West Indies

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The hosts, who had a put up a massive first innings score of 598-4 before declaring, opted not to enforce the follow-on and reached 29-1 at stumps.

Shuttler Unnati Hooda gave India a chance at survival

Shuttler Unnati Hooda gave India a chance at survival

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

India signed off in 12th place in the last edition in 2019, with the country's best result being a fourth-place finish in the 2008 edition.