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Buttler confesses: England's World Cup dreams in jeopardy after crushing loss

Buttler confesses: England's World Cup dreams in jeopardy after crushing loss

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Jos Buttler concedes 'incredibly difficult' for England to progress to semi-final

'Our players have stood up and produced performances that was needed'

'Our players have stood up and produced performances that was needed'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Delhi Daredevils defeated defending champions Mumbai Indians by 10 runs to register their third straight win in the IPL and senior batsman JP Duminy credited the Zaheer Khan-led bowling attack for playing a major role in the win.

It's just about execution: Captain Rohit disappointed after MI's crushing loss

It's just about execution: Captain Rohit disappointed after MI's crushing loss

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Following their fourth loss of the season, a disappointed Rohit Sharma said the team need to execute their plans correctly.

Tearful Harmanpreet rues rotten luck in semis loss

Tearful Harmanpreet rues rotten luck in semis loss

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

"We got the momentum back with Jemi (Rodrigues). To lose from here, we weren't expecting this," said Harmanpreet, as she struggled for words after the shattering loss.

'Pakistan haven't put together the perfect game yet'

'Pakistan haven't put together the perfect game yet'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Pakistan's Director of Cricket Mickey Arthur says the main reason for the team's struggles in the ongoing World Cup is the inability to put together the "perfect game".

Mumbai Indians' confidence is SKY high!

Mumbai Indians' confidence is SKY high!

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Suryakumar Yadav oozes confidence and it rubs off on the other batters in the squad, says Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma.

Ishant's spot on execution guides DC to shock win

Ishant's spot on execution guides DC to shock win

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'With Ishant forever getting younger and coming out and delivering, it's amazing to see him,' Delhi captain David Warner said at the presentation ceremony.

Top Performers: Rinku, Venkatesh Dazzle

Top Performers: Rinku, Venkatesh Dazzle

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders saw two star performers in Rinku Singh and Venkatesh Iyer during their win over Gujarat Titans.

If Rashid Doesn't Bowl Well, He Will Still Change The Game

If Rashid Doesn't Bowl Well, He Will Still Change The Game

Rediff.com8 May 2023

If Rashid doesn't come good with the ball, he is certain to shine in the field or with the bat. His value and legend grew more on Sunday with an effort that changed the game's route.

WC PIX: Australia send England packing with 33-run win

WC PIX: Australia send England packing with 33-run win

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the World Cup match between Australia and England played in Ahmedabad on Saturday

Top Performers: Afghan duo spin a web, Hardik sizzles

Top Performers: Afghan duo spin a web, Hardik sizzles

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Gujarat Titans put up a dazzling show to hand Rajasthan Royals a crushing 9-wicket defeat at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

Turning Point: Joseph's Twin Strikes

Turning Point: Joseph's Twin Strikes

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Alzarri Joseph's twin strike strike proved to be decisive as defending champions Gujarat Titans overpowered Chennai Super Kings by five wickets.

What Brought About South Africa's Downfall

What Brought About South Africa's Downfall

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

A place in the ICC ODI World Cup final once again eluded the South Africans as they went down to Australia by three wickets.

Afghanistan pull off stunning 69-run win vs England

Afghanistan pull off stunning 69-run win vs England

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Afghanistan dismissed England for 215 to create one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.

How 'iceman' Tewatia aces crunch situations

How 'iceman' Tewatia aces crunch situations

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

After the well-set Shubman Gill's dismissal for a 49-ball 67, Tewatia hit the winning runs for GT against PBKS.

First win is always special: Rohit

First win is always special: Rohit

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

After registering their first win in IPL 2023, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma said first wins were always special.

PIX: Sri Lanka tame Bangladesh with 5-wicket victory

PIX: Sri Lanka tame Bangladesh with 5-wicket victory

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh played in Pallekele on Thursday.

Why Hardik Gave Umran The Last Over In 2nd T20I

Why Hardik Gave Umran The Last Over In 2nd T20I

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'With his pace it's always going to be tough to get 18 runs.'

PHOTOS: Clinical India thrash Sri Lanka to win Asia Cup final

PHOTOS: Clinical India thrash Sri Lanka to win Asia Cup final

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup 2023 Final played between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.

PIX: WI bowlers stun India in thrilling clash

PIX: WI bowlers stun India in thrilling clash

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Images from the 1st T20I played between West Indies and India in Tarouba in Trinidad on Thursday.

Dejected Mrs Jadeja As CSK Lose Again

Dejected Mrs Jadeja As CSK Lose Again

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

It turned out to be a disappointing evening for Rivaba Jadeja aka Mrs Ravindra Jadeja as the Chennai Super Kings' horror showing continued in IPL 2022.

I did this for my ailing father: LSG's Mohsin after match-winning over

I did this for my ailing father: LSG's Mohsin after match-winning over

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'It's been a tough time as I was injured, playing after a year. My father got discharged from the ICU yesterday and he was in the hospital for the last 10 days and I did it for him, he would have been watching.'

I will take blame: Smriti after RCB's 4th straight loss

I will take blame: Smriti after RCB's 4th straight loss

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The defeat has dented RCB's prospects of advancing further.

Another Upset! Spirited Netherlands humble South Africa

Another Upset! Spirited Netherlands humble South Africa

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The Netherlands caused the World Cup's second major upset in three days, as it shocked an in-form South Africa by 38 runs.

PICS: Stokes earns England consolation win over Dutch

PICS: Stokes earns England consolation win over Dutch

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between England and the Netherlands, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association stadium, in Pune, on Wednesday.

The force behind Axar's rapid rise as a batter

The force behind Axar's rapid rise as a batter

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Axar has come of age as a batter, coming up with crucial performances across formats in the last three months.

Until 4 Years Ago, Madhwal Hadn't Played Red Ball Cricket!

Until 4 Years Ago, Madhwal Hadn't Played Red Ball Cricket!

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Not the typical next-door budding cricket, Madhwal is a civil engineer for whom the sport was just a hobby. Watching him in the second half of this season, one would find it tough to believe that the 29 year old used to play tennis ball cricket until four years ago.

PIX: LSG clinch defeat from jaws of victory vs Titans

PIX: LSG clinch defeat from jaws of victory vs Titans

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Skipper KL Rahul managed to snatch defeat from jaws of victory with a baffling batting approach as defending champions Gujarat Titans beat Lucknow Super Giants by seven runs.

IPL PICS: CSK beat GT by 15 runs to enter 10th final

IPL PICS: CSK beat GT by 15 runs to enter 10th final

Rediff.com24 May 2023

IMAGES from the IPL 2023, Qualifier 1 match played between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans in Chennai on Tuesday.

'Punjab were clueless; everything clicked for LSG'

'Punjab were clueless; everything clicked for LSG'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings batting coach Wasim Jaffer has backed his team's bowlers to make a strong comeback after the heavy defeat to Lucknow Super Giants, adding that it "was one of those days when everything clicked for the opposition".

PIX: India thrash England to maintain unbeaten run

PIX: India thrash England to maintain unbeaten run

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between India and England in Lucknow on Sunday.

Ranji final: Battered Bengal confident of restricting Saurashtra

Ranji final: Battered Bengal confident of restricting Saurashtra

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Replying to Bengal's 174 all out, Saurashtra were 81 for 2, trailing by 93 runs, at stumps on Day 1, with in-form opener Harvik Desai batting on 38.

Did Rahul Go To Sleep In The Final Overs?

Did Rahul Go To Sleep In The Final Overs?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

One wondered whether Rahul had gone to sleep for a few overs as the situation came down to 12 from the final over.

Turning Point: LSG Pacers' Tight Spells

Turning Point: LSG Pacers' Tight Spells

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The pitch at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium was nothing like we've witnessed at other venues this season of the IPL. It was a two-paced pitch and batting wasn't the easiest.

Turning Point: Jaiswal's runout derails Royals

Turning Point: Jaiswal's runout derails Royals

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The Rajasthan Royals suffered an epic collapse following Yashasvi Jaiswal's runout and it was a blow they couldn't recover from as Gujarat Titans clinched a comfortable win.

Top Performer: Badoni sizzles in the rain!

Top Performer: Badoni sizzles in the rain!

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Ayush Badoni sizzled on a gloomy day in Lucknow with a career-best 59 to steal the thunder in the rain-hit match against Chennai Super Kings.

4 reasons why captain Dhoni is still defending his bowlers...

4 reasons why captain Dhoni is still defending his bowlers...

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

A hapless Indian bowling attack was smashed all over the park by South African batsmen in the fifth and final ODI, which the home side lost by 214 runs, but captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni defended them, saying that the Wankhede wicket was 'too true' to offer any assistance to them.

PIX: Van der Dussen steers SA past Afghanistan

PIX: Van der Dussen steers SA past Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Afghanistan vs South Africa, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.

Turning Points: Little's spell, Shankar-Miller show

Turning Points: Little's spell, Shankar-Miller show

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The duo's stand of 87 off 39 balls took GT pass the finish line and to the top of the table.

'Composed' Australia edge India for spot in final

'Composed' Australia edge India for spot in final

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Australia won the toss and elected to bat, posting a par score of 172 for four, before restricting India to 167 for eight in reply. They will now await the winner of Friday's second semi-final between England and hosts South Africa.