News for 'Sam'

Konstas, Bumrah Share Honours On Day 1

Konstas, Bumrah Share Honours On Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The four wickets that India prised out in the third session, on balance, swung the game back in their favour, says Prem Panicker .

Clarke FUMES after McSweeney dropped

Clarke FUMES after McSweeney dropped

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Michael Clarke feels the Australian selectors have erred by dropping Nathan McSweeney mid-series against India

Rohit lauds Sams, David after 'very satisfying' win for Mumbai Indians

Rohit lauds Sams, David after 'very satisfying' win for Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma termed Friday's victory over Gujarat Titans, at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, as 'very satisfying', as his side was 15-20 runs short.

Rahul, Easwaran flop adds to India's opening woes

Rahul, Easwaran flop adds to India's opening woes

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

An uncapped Easwaran and a 53-Test veteran Rahul, who is known for his ability to bat anywhere in the order, are the leading contenders to partner Jaiswal in Perth, but both fell cheaply against Australia A.

India have their nose ahead: Shastri backs visitors

India have their nose ahead: Shastri backs visitors

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Former coach Ravi Shastri has backed India to win the Boxing Day Test, saying the visitors have exploited Australia's "brittle" top order to have their "nose ahead" in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.

Emergency: What Priyanka Gandhi Told Kangana

Emergency: What Priyanka Gandhi Told Kangana

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'Indira Gandhi was a very weak person,' Kangana claimed. 'She had many crutches around and was constantly seeking validation.'

All eyes on Shami as India eye fresh start vs England

All eyes on Shami as India eye fresh start vs England

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

After a disappointing showing in the Test series in Australia recently, the Indian team is eager to make a fresh start in the T20 format.

HIL: UP Rudras down Delhi Pipers; Toofans overcome Soormas

HIL: UP Rudras down Delhi Pipers; Toofans overcome Soormas

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Jake Whetton (29') was the lone scorer for Delhi SG Pipers who are yet to register an outright victory in the league.

PIX: Boland bags four as India's batting woes continue

PIX: Boland bags four as India's batting woes continue

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Images from Day 1 of the fifth Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

PIX: Lyon, Boland frustrate India after Bumrah show

PIX: Lyon, Boland frustrate India after Bumrah show

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Sunday.

RCB's Sams tests positive for COVID; Padikkal recovers

RCB's Sams tests positive for COVID; Padikkal recovers

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore's Australian all-rounder Daniel Sams on Wednesday tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the IPL, starting in Chennai on April 9, but opener Devdutt Padikkal recovered from the dreaded infection to join the side.

'Pant Or Rahul Should Captain India'

'Pant Or Rahul Should Captain India'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'Bumrah is not the right option for captain.' 'All the pressure to deliver is on his shoulders. So taking on the mantle of captain will be added pressure.'

Head Goes From 15 To 51 In 7 Balls!

Head Goes From 15 To 51 In 7 Balls!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

A man who boasts a strike rate of 159.22 in the shortest format, Head became the fifth Aussie cricketer to score most runs in an over in T20Is.

Will Australia reclaim the BGT title from India?

Will Australia reclaim the BGT title from India?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

The highly-anticipated BGT series will begin next week in Perth as both teams fight for a spot in the World Test Championship final, set to be held next year in London.

IPL 2025: Meet The Chennai Super Kings Squad

IPL 2025: Meet The Chennai Super Kings Squad

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

At IPL 2025, expect nothing short of electric cricket from Thala Dhoni and his band of machas.

Livingstone to lead England in ODIs on Windies tour

Livingstone to lead England in ODIs on Windies tour

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Jos Buttler will however lead England's T20 side against West Indies.

Australia's top order in crisis: Can they bounce back?

Australia's top order in crisis: Can they bounce back?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The entire Australian top-order that is feeling the "pressure" despite the series-levelling win in Adelaide

How Daniel Sams defended 9 runs for Mumbai Indians off last over

How Daniel Sams defended 9 runs for Mumbai Indians off last over

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Australian pacer Daniel Sams, who conceded just three runs in a dramatic last over to help Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Titans by five runs in the IPL match in Mumbai on Friday, says he stuck to his slower deliveries to take his team over the line.

A dash of Salt and Pepper for England in ODIs

A dash of Salt and Pepper for England in ODIs

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Wicketkeeper-batter Michael Pepper has been called up to the England ODI squad to tour West Indies and, in the absence of injured captain Jos Buttler, could open with Phil Salt.

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Despite the challenging build-up, Gambhir said he is "extremely confident" of retaining the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The players will hope to be as confident as they prepare for the fight to keep their World Test Final chances alive.

'Only Chay and Sam know the truth behind the split'

'Only Chay and Sam know the truth behind the split'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

On October 2, Samantha Ruth Prabhu announced her separation from husband Naga Chaitanya.

Kohli's Brain Fade: How India Lost The Plot

Kohli's Brain Fade: How India Lost The Plot

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Those three wickets for six runs, in a manic final 15 minutes of the day's play, undid all the good work that had gone before, asserts Prem Panicker.

Steve Smith back at No 4 for India Tests

Steve Smith back at No 4 for India Tests

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'Steve had expressed a desire to move back down from that opening position.'

Unwell Sam Curran undergoes COVID-19 test

Unwell Sam Curran undergoes COVID-19 test

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

England all-rounder Sam Curran on Thursday underwent COVID-19 test after he got ill and is currently self-isolating in his hotel room at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, ruling him out of the remainder of the intra-squad warm-up match.

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Wing Commander Pratap Marathe's story is one of dedication, bravery, and humour, a shining example of the spirit of the Indian Air Force. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes Wing Commander Marathe who passed into the ages last week.

2024 was mostly about lost chances for Congress

2024 was mostly about lost chances for Congress

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

The principal opposition party though appeared content securing 99 of the 543 seats in the 2024 national elections as against its all-time low of 44 in 2014 and then 52 in 2019.

Star Performer: Sam Curran takes game to the wire

Star Performer: Sam Curran takes game to the wire

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Sam Curran paced his innings beautifully, playing both spin and pace with ease. He was poised all through his innings and not once did he allow his focus to waver.

Australia media fumes over 'Perth-etic Humiliation'

Australia media fumes over 'Perth-etic Humiliation'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The Australian media summed up their team's 295-run hammering by India in the opening Test with strong headlines such as 'Perth-etic Humiliation' and 'Monster Loss', former players called for some tough decisions, including sacking Marnus Labuschagne.

PIX: Aus thump India at MCG, take 2-1 lead

PIX: Aus thump India at MCG, take 2-1 lead

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Images from Day 5 in the fourth Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday.

How IPL has helped England's Sam Curran 'enormously'

How IPL has helped England's Sam Curran 'enormously'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Playing in the Indian Premier League where he is exposed to high-pressure situations has enhanced all-rounder Sam Curran's white-ball skills, according to stand-in England head coach Graham Thorpe.

Stoinis overlooked as Aus name new captain for Pak series

Stoinis overlooked as Aus name new captain for Pak series

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Selectors have recalled pace stalwart Hazlewood for the second ODI after he missed the MCG match to play Sheffield Shield cricket.

Australia announce squad for India Test series

Australia announce squad for India Test series

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Uncapped McSweeney to open with Khawaja in India series

England skipper Buttler declared fit for Windies tour

England skipper Buttler declared fit for Windies tour

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler will return to the side for their One-Day International and Twenty20 tour of the West Indies later in October after recovering from a calf injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Wednesday.

'I Get To Kick Some Asses Too'

'I Get To Kick Some Asses Too'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Citadel: Honey Bunny will stream from November 7 on Amazon Prime Video.

PICS: Messi's Miami stunned by Atlanta in MLS play-offs

PICS: Messi's Miami stunned by Atlanta in MLS play-offs

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Miami were overwhelming favourites to win it all after producing a league record 74 points in the regular season but could not keep the momentum after Matias Rojas' close-range goal in the 17th minute and Messi's score in the 65th minute.

Buttler sees 'shades' of Dhoni in Sam Curran

Buttler sees 'shades' of Dhoni in Sam Curran

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

England stand-in skipper Jos Buttler says there were shades of 'great finisher' Mahendra Singh Dhoni in Sam Curran's valiant 95 not out in the third and final ODI, in Pune, on Sunday.

Green's injury opens door for Bancroft return: Will he get another chance?

Green's injury opens door for Bancroft return: Will he get another chance?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Cameron Green's injury could open up the door for Cameron Bancroft's Test recall in the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India next month.

'Haven't Experienced Anything Like Bumrah'

'Haven't Experienced Anything Like Bumrah'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'Unique action, and it's a little bit tricky to pick up some cues.'

Krishna stands out among the ruins before Rahul's bizarre dismissal

Krishna stands out among the ruins before Rahul's bizarre dismissal

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Jurel and Nitish Kumar Reddy then safely saw off the bowling to stay 73 for 5 till close of play, taking a 11-run lead.

Southee to retire after England Tests but...

Southee to retire after England Tests but...

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Tim Southee is eyeing the third Test against England as his swan song in the format but will make himself available for selection if the Black Caps make the WTC final next year.