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Swann unravels the story behind England's struggles against Indian spinners

Swann unravels the story behind England's struggles against Indian spinners

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

England succumbed to the pressure of standing up to a world-class band of Indian spinners

Bench strength the secret behind India's dream run...

Bench strength the secret behind India's dream run...

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

If the Australian summer was the stuff of dreams, the showing at home against a quality England side across formats brought about hopes of a bright future.

T20 WC: USA eye upset; India aim to seal Super 8 spot

T20 WC: USA eye upset; India aim to seal Super 8 spot

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Rohit & Co. eye better batting show against USA

PIX: How Rahul defied Proteas to keep India afloat

PIX: How Rahul defied Proteas to keep India afloat

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Kagiso Rabada grabbed a five-wicket haul before K L Rahul rallied India to 208/8 on a rain-hit Day 1 of the first Test.

No Labuschagne in Australia's World Cup plans

No Labuschagne in Australia's World Cup plans

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Marnus Labuschagne has played 30 of Australia's 38 matches since his debut in early 2020 and was part of the team that won a three-match series in India in March this year.

PIX: Dominant South Africa rout India by an inns and 32 runs!

PIX: Dominant South Africa rout India by an inns and 32 runs!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Images from Day 3 in the first Test between South Africa and India, at SuperSports Park, Centurion, on Thursday.

PIX: Ireland skittled for 38 as England shatter dream

PIX: Ireland skittled for 38 as England shatter dream

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Ireland's dream of pulling off one of the biggest shocks in the history of Test cricket by beating England at Lord's were shattered as they collapsed to 38 all out to lose by 143 runs.

World Cup PIX: India demolish Pakistan to go top

World Cup PIX: India demolish Pakistan to go top

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC Men's ODI World Cup match between India and Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday, October 14.

From Rohit to Shami: Top five performers of the 2023 World Cup

From Rohit to Shami: Top five performers of the 2023 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The World Cup trophy was not meant to be his, but India's 'Captain Fearless' Rohit Sharma gave everything on the field and so did Mohammed Shami, who set the record for most fifers in the tournament's history.

Will India Play 4 Pacers In Centurion Test?

Will India Play 4 Pacers In Centurion Test?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the first Test against South Africa?

A long-time dream realised, says Shankar after Test call-up

A long-time dream realised, says Shankar after Test call-up

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Vijay Shankar had been hoping for a national call-up for a while now but his elevation in the India Test team came as a surprise to the Tamil Nadu all-rounder.

World Cup 2023: India's XI Stunners!

World Cup 2023: India's XI Stunners!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The collective brilliance of the Indian XI in the 2023 World Cup makes a compelling case for each player to be considered for inclusion in every World XI.

WC PHOTOS: India thrash Sri Lanka by 302 runs, qualify for semi-finals

WC PHOTOS: India thrash Sri Lanka by 302 runs, qualify for semi-finals

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka played at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Thursday

2nd Test: Should India Continue With Gill?

2nd Test: Should India Continue With Gill?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the second and final Test against South Africa?

Beware! New Zealand's Jamieson promises more after dream debut

Beware! New Zealand's Jamieson promises more after dream debut

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Kyle Jamieson said he believed he was capable of rapid improvement in both speed and general performance.

From ball girl to Indian legend, Jhulan ready to walk into sunset

From ball girl to Indian legend, Jhulan ready to walk into sunset

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

'I have played two World Cup finals but couldn't win the trophy. That remains my only regret.'

PHOTOS: West Indies batters make India toil on Day 3

PHOTOS: West Indies batters make India toil on Day 3

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 3 of the second Test between India and the West Indies at Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, on Saturday.

Fashion for a cause: Evelyn Sharma leads the way

Fashion for a cause: Evelyn Sharma leads the way

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The actor raised funds to clothe the needy.

Top Performer: Sensational Shami

Top Performer: Sensational Shami

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Mohammed Shami claimed 3/25 as debutants Gujarat Titans got off to a winning start in IPL 2022.

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

PIX: Bumrah leads India to thumping win over England

PIX: Bumrah leads India to thumping win over England

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Here's how Bumrah bamboozled England batters in the 1st ODI at the Oval in London on Tuesday...

'Film-making is a soul-sapping profession'

'Film-making is a soul-sapping profession'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

'Or because I am getting a s**tload of money.'

What Electoral Politics Can Learn From Cricket

What Electoral Politics Can Learn From Cricket

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Cricket has taken many steps forward towards excellence and fairness. Electoral politics has a lot of catching up to do, points out Rajeev Bhargava in his fascinating new book Between Hope and Despair.

Choose your Dream Indian Team

Choose your Dream Indian Team

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Haresh Pandya picks his all-time best Indian Test team which is packed with some exciting stroke-players, a couple of heavy-scorers known to play monumental innings, some superb spinners, a world-class all-rounder and a top-notch wicketkeeper. Check out his list and then create your own Dream India XI, and share it with family and friends!

Shahbaz: Maths-loving cricketer makes it to the top!

Shahbaz: Maths-loving cricketer makes it to the top!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

While he has 57 first-class, 24 List A and 39 T20 wickets at domestic level, Shahbaz Ahmed does have the ability to punch above his weight.

To win IPL in first year is very special: Hardik

To win IPL in first year is very special: Hardik

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Hardik Pandya's team capped off a dream campaign in its maiden season by lifting the IPL 2022 title with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the final in Ahmedabad.

The story behind Evelyn's wedding gown

The story behind Evelyn's wedding gown

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Take a bow, Evelyn Sharma, for making such a stunning bride.

IPL PHOTOS: Livingstone's all-round show sinks CSK

IPL PHOTOS: Livingstone's all-round show sinks CSK

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Images from the IPL 2022 match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, on Sunday.

Ghost airports haunt Modi's infrastructure dreams

Ghost airports haunt Modi's infrastructure dreams

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

India's main hubs are bursting at the seams.

India must perform or perish against Zimbabwe

India must perform or perish against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Skipper Rohit Sharma will look to feast on a Zimbabwe bowling attack in his bid to play an innings that is long overdue in a must-win game of the T20 World Cup match in Melbourne on Sunday.

Farewell To Cricket: Indian women gear up for memorable Lord's dance for legendary Jhulan

Farewell To Cricket: Indian women gear up for memorable Lord's dance for legendary Jhulan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Call it destiny or design, Goswami's last hurrah is taking at Lord's.

Ashwin urges cricket community to pause and reflect

Ashwin urges cricket community to pause and reflect

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Think again, is what Ashwin is telling the 'community' as a whole.

From Mumbai maidans to Kiwi hero, Ajaz counts blessings

From Mumbai maidans to Kiwi hero, Ajaz counts blessings

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

'I will count myself as fortunate. I thank God to have (got) this opportunity but it was about putting the ball at good areas for a long period of time.' Ajaz Patel also said he is content with his choice of switching to spin bowling after initially wanting to be a pace bowler.

Twinkle wants to get out!

Twinkle wants to get out!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Lisa is ready for tennis...Bhidu boxes...

'Getting Kohli early was massive!'

'Getting Kohli early was massive!'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

New Zealand's debutant pacer Kyle Jamieson says with his height, he "can afford to go a fraction fuller", especially at the Basin Reserve which has extra bounce.

Tips from Nehra, Bhuvneshwar helped: Sran

Tips from Nehra, Bhuvneshwar helped: Sran

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

A memorable T20 debut performance in his bag, young India seamer Barinder Sran says receiving tips on the art of swing bowling from veteran Ashish Nehra and Bhuvneshwar Kumar helped him. Sran (4/10) returned the best figures by an Indian debutant in T20 Internationals to help the visitors restrict Zimbabwe to a paltry 99 for nine and then register a 10-wicket victory in the second match in Harare on Monday.

How Shaheen Afridi plotted Indian batters' dismissals

How Shaheen Afridi plotted Indian batters' dismissals

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'I had planned to dismiss Virat but he is the NO 1 player. There is no difference in the batting of Babar and Virat.'

Bangladesh pacer Jayed inspired by Shami

Bangladesh pacer Jayed inspired by Shami

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Jayed's biggest achievement in the match was getting the wicket of India skipper Virat Kohli which he termed as a 'dream come true'.

IPL PHOTOS: Avesh powers Lucknow to victory vs SRH

IPL PHOTOS: Avesh powers Lucknow to victory vs SRH

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Avesh Khan excelled with the ball to lift Lucknow Super Giants to a thrilling 12-run victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2022 match at the DY Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

Sreesanth calls it quits after roller-coaster journey

Sreesanth calls it quits after roller-coaster journey

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Sreesanth is open to playing in overseas leagues and coaching roles