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Stats: Sangakkara scripts new 'keeping record

Stats: Sangakkara scripts new 'keeping record

Rediff.com19 Mar 2011

Statistical highlights of the match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand played in Mumbai on Friday.

Rajasthan Royals appoint Steffan Jones as high performance fast bowling coach

Rajasthan Royals appoint Steffan Jones as high performance fast bowling coach

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

The 48-year-old former pacer from Wales, had previously served as the team's fast bowling coach in 2019.

Pujara Has More Double Tons Than Anyone Else This Century

Pujara Has More Double Tons Than Anyone Else This Century

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara's double century on debut for Sussex was the 14th of his first class career -- the most for any cricketer since the beginning of the 21st century.

Royals have enough options to play around, says Samson

Royals have enough options to play around, says Samson

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A formidable squad at his disposal, Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson is hoping to end his team's 13-year-long title drought in IPL 2022.

Ton-up Rohit sets World Cup record

Ton-up Rohit sets World Cup record

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

With this, he went past former Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara's earlier record for most centuries in a single edition -- Sangakkara had scored four hundreds in the 2015 edition.

'New ICC rules put to make cricket safe as possible'

'New ICC rules put to make cricket safe as possible'

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The safety measures announced by ICC include the appointment of chief medical officers, a 14-day pre-match isolation training camp and use of gloves by umpires while handling the ball.

The KING of TONS

The KING of TONS

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Rajneesh Gupta brings you all the numbers of Rohit Sharma, the first player to score five tons in any series or tournament.

India's Mandhana slams joint fastest T20 half-century

India's Mandhana slams joint fastest T20 half-century

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

India's Smriti Mandhana slammed the joint fastest half-century in women's T20 cricket as she propelled Western Storm to a 18-run victory against Loughborough Lightning in a rain-hit match in the Kia Super League in Taunton, on Sunday.

Sri Lanka govt to probe 2011 World Cup final 'fixing' allegation

Sri Lanka govt to probe 2011 World Cup final 'fixing' allegation

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Sri Lanka's sports ministry on Friday ordered an investigation into former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage's allegation that their loss to India in the 2011 World Cup final was fixed by "certain parties". Sports minister Dullas Alahapperuma has ordered the investigation and asked for a report on its progress every two weeks, the ministry said in a statement.

Top Performer: Riyan Parag

Top Performer: Riyan Parag

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Top scoring for Rajasthan was the youngster Riyan Parag who hit a 31 ball 56* which included three fours and four sixes.

This Royals power-hitter wants to emulate Yuvraj...

This Royals power-hitter wants to emulate Yuvraj...

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

26-year-old Jodhpur left-hander Shubham Garhwal was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 20 lakh at the 2022 auction.

'Warne is looking down on us with a lot of pride today'

'Warne is looking down on us with a lot of pride today'

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Rajasthan Royals opening batter Jos Buttler, whose brilliant form has helped the team reach the final of IPL 2022, lavished praise on the late Shane Warne, calling him an "influential figure".

JOY For SRH At Last!

JOY For SRH At Last!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

After winning just one game in IPL 2021 before Monday's match against the Rajasthan Royals in Dubai, Sunrisers Hyderabad had a lot to cheer when they ended their losing streak with an emphatic victory.

Rajasthan Royals' Parag repaying the faith restored in him

Rajasthan Royals' Parag repaying the faith restored in him

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

'We had real belief and trust in someone called Riyan Parag. We have been backing him for the last three-four years and he just showed it to the world today.'

I believe my time will come: Unadkat

I believe my time will come: Unadkat

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Repeated snubs from the Indian team selectors will not deter Unadkat

Rohit is 2019 World Cup's leading scorer after 4th ton

Rohit is 2019 World Cup's leading scorer after 4th ton

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Indian opener Rohit Sharma surpassed David Warner on Tuesday to become the leading run-getter in the ongoing World Cup after scoring his fourth hundred in the tournament. With his 26th ODI hundred against Bangladesh, Rohit equalled Kumar Sangakkara's record of scoring most tons in a World Cup edition.

Is Kuldeep Sen the next Bumrah?

Is Kuldeep Sen the next Bumrah?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'I just want to say how impressed everyone, especially I am, with how Kuldeep Sen handled his first #IPL2022 game; how he bowled, how he thinks. He bowled the hardest over under pressure and did an excellent job for us.'

Images: Jayawardene, Sangakkara feast on Canadian bowling

Images: Jayawardene, Sangakkara feast on Canadian bowling

Rediff.com20 Feb 2011

Mahela Jayawardene smashed an 81-ball century, the fastest by a Sri Lankan in the World Cup to set up a 210-run victory over Canada on Sunday in Group A.

MCC changes 'batsman' to 'batter' in Laws of Cricket

MCC changes 'batsman' to 'batter' in Laws of Cricket

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The term 'batsman' has been amended to the gender-neutral term 'batter' in the Laws of Cricket to stress the importance of the women's game, the Marylebone Cricket Club said on Wednesday.

The Mystery Lady At The IPL Auction

The Mystery Lady At The IPL Auction

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Kaviya Maran is the co-owner of the Sunrisers Hyderabad team.

Sachin, Yuvi, Harbhajan recall 2011 World Cup win

Sachin, Yuvi, Harbhajan recall 2011 World Cup win

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

In 2011 on April 2, India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in the final to lift their second ODI World Cup.

Turning Point: Royals' Batting Flop

Turning Point: Royals' Batting Flop

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

It was the Delhi Capitals pace attack at their menacing best as they sent the Royals' batting line-up collapsing in the Powerplay to take control of the contest.

The emergence of keeper-captains in IPL...

The emergence of keeper-captains in IPL...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Four out of eight franchises will be captained by wicket-keepers and Buttler feels the credit should go to Dhoni for setting the trend.

Ganguly says give Pant time to mature

Ganguly says give Pant time to mature

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

While Sangakkara advises the under-fire keeper-batsman to keep things simple

No reason to doubt integrity of 2011 WC final, says ICC

No reason to doubt integrity of 2011 WC final, says ICC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The International Cricket Council on Friday said there is no reason to doubt the integrity of the 2011 World Cup final in which India defeated Sri Lanka, asserting that it has not been provided any evidence that would merit an investigation into the game. The world body's statement came after Sri Lanka Police's special investigation division on Friday called off a probe into allegations by former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage that the final was fixed by "certain parties" in Sri Lanka. The police said it found no evidence supporting Aluthgamage's unsubstantiated claims.

The Birdman's Catch of IPL 2020

The Birdman's Catch of IPL 2020

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

It was not an easy catch as it was moving away from the 'keeper towards his left. DK leapt wide and plucked the ball from mid-air with two fingers.

PHOTOS: Colombo Test on even keel after thrilling Day 2

PHOTOS: Colombo Test on even keel after thrilling Day 2

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Retiring home hero Kumar Sangakkara featured in a brief rebuilding act in his final Test as Sri Lanka reached 140 for three in reply to India's first innings total of 393 on day two of the second Test in Colombo, on Friday. Images from the second day's play.

West Indies win MCC's Spirit of Cricket award

West Indies win MCC's Spirit of Cricket award

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

West Indies have won this year's Spirit of Cricket award after sending both their men's and women's teams to tour England during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) announced.

Rajasthan Royals acquire Barbados CPL franchise

Rajasthan Royals acquire Barbados CPL franchise

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The owners of Rajasthan Royals have acquired a majority stake in CPL team Barbados Tridents, becoming the third IPL franchise to be associated with the Caribbean Premier League T20 tournament after Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings.

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

IPL Auction: Best buy for Chennai, MI look at future

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Take a look at top picks of all 10 IPL teams

Dhoni 4th Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in ODIs

Dhoni 4th Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in ODIs

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the fourth Indian to reach the milestone of 10,000 runs in ODIs during the second match of the three-game series against England, in London, on Saturday.

MCL: Yet another resounding victory for Gemini Arabians

MCL: Yet another resounding victory for Gemini Arabians

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Brad Hodge and Kumar Sangakkara added 105 runs for the unbroken third wicket stand as Gemini Arabians notched up their second successive victory in the Masters Champions League T20 tournament beating Leo Lions by eight wickets, in Dubai, on Saturday.

Run-machine Root emulates Bradman with another 150-plus knock

Run-machine Root emulates Bradman with another 150-plus knock

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

England's captain, who scored 228 and 186 in his previous two Tests in Sri Lanka, achieved the feat in his landmark 100th Test.

Saini eager to learn from Boult at Rajasthan Royals

Saini eager to learn from Boult at Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The 29-year-old also revealed he shares a good bond with the Royals skipper Sanju Samson.

Is he the greatest World Cup player?

Is he the greatest World Cup player?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

The veteran Sri Lankan batsman, who will retire from One-Day Internationals at the end of the World Cup, is on a record-breaking spree.

RR release Smith, Samson named captain for IPL-14

RR release Smith, Samson named captain for IPL-14

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Ahead of the 2018 IPL, Smith was the only player retained by the Royals for Rs 12.5 crore.

Meet the South African debutant with an Indian connect

Meet the South African debutant with an Indian connect

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Batting all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy realised his dream of playing international cricket for South Africa on Wednesday and could not be happier that his debut is against the country of his origin, India.

DK named in star-studded commentary panel for 'The Hundred'

DK named in star-studded commentary panel for 'The Hundred'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Presenters Andrew Flintoff, Kass Naidoo, Zainab Abbas, and Jacqueline Shepherd will lead the coverage. They will be joined by cricketing stars from around the world, including Dinesh Karthik, Stuart Broad

RR has always felt like home for this Karnataka duo

RR has always felt like home for this Karnataka duo

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Karun Nair and KC Cariappa are back in the Royals camp for IPL 2022 and are looking forward to contributing to the team's success

Ben Stokes in a 'baggy green'

Ben Stokes in a 'baggy green'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The Baggy Green is synonymous with the Australian cricket team's Test cap and ICC also took it sportingly and apologised with a smile