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I'd quit cricket for my kids, says Warne

I'd quit cricket for my kids, says Warne

Rediff.com8 Jan 2006

Leading Test wicket taker Shane Warne says he would quit the game if his three children become affected by his pending divorce from wife Simone.

EPL PHOTOS: Carroll scores hat-trick as West Ham hold Arsenal; Chelsea lose

EPL PHOTOS: Carroll scores hat-trick as West Ham hold Arsenal; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Andy Carroll scored a eight-minute hat-trick as West Ham United's last London derby at Upton Park ended in a barnstorming 3-3 draw with Arsenal on Saturday -- a result that dented both club's respective ambitions.

Priyanka's BEST bridal look? VOTE!

Priyanka's BEST bridal look? VOTE!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Sukanya Verma gives you a lot of inspiration from Priyanka and Nick for your big day!

My mind is not on playing in the Indian Premier League: Rabada

My mind is not on playing in the Indian Premier League: Rabada

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Kagiso Rabada has said currently his thoughts are not towards participating in the cash-rich Indian Premier League which, though he did not rule out the possibility in the future.

MacGill in frame for Ashes decider

MacGill in frame for Ashes decider

Rediff.com2 Sep 2005

Australia coach John Buchanan said the leg-spinner was in the equation to play the fifth Test alongside Shane Warne

IPL PIX: Bravo stars in CSK's thrilling one-wicket win over MI in opener

IPL PIX: Bravo stars in CSK's thrilling one-wicket win over MI in opener

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

IMAGES from the IPL season XI opener played between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium on Saturday

I didn't know if I was going to play cricket again: Smith

I didn't know if I was going to play cricket again: Smith

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

With the world watching, Steve Smith crafted a sublime 144 to help Australia recover from 122 for eight to 284 all out of Day 1 of the first Ashes Test.

Bond returns for New Zealand

Bond returns for New Zealand

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

The fast bowler has been recalled to the New Zealand Test and one day squads for the tour of Zimbabwe starting in August.

Clarke in team for first Test vs India, but must prove fitness

Clarke in team for first Test vs India, but must prove fitness

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Australia have named Michael Clarke in a 12-man squad for the first Test against India starting in Brisbane next week, but the hamstrung captain must prove his fitness in a tour match starting on Friday.

Swimming Worlds: Gold but no new record for Peaty

Swimming Worlds: Gold but no new record for Peaty

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

A night after becoming the first swimmer to go under the 'Magic 57' mark in the men's 100 metres breaststroke, Peaty cruised to his third straight gold in the event, though his time -- 57.14 -- was off his world record of 56.88 set in Sunday's semis.

Now, Tendulkar, Warne bat for cricket to make Olympic comeback

Now, Tendulkar, Warne bat for cricket to make Olympic comeback

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Former Australia spinner Shane Warne and India batting great Sachin Tendulkar have joined the chorus clamouring for cricket to become an Olympic sport, the BBC reported.

Watson asks Aus curators to prepare 'conducive pitches' for India series

Watson asks Aus curators to prepare 'conducive pitches' for India series

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The Australia all-rounder feels that the Indian team with its strong batting line-up will find the conditions challenging Down Under.

'To have a guy like Dhoni in the team is very helpful'

'To have a guy like Dhoni in the team is very helpful'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Australia's Adam Zampa on Tuesday admitted that he failed to execute his plans against Hardik Pandya, who smashed him for 24 runs in a single over -- including three sixes, to turn the game on it's head, in the first ODI against India in Chennai.

Kuldeep is a product of Kumble: Raina

Kuldeep is a product of Kumble: Raina

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Praising Kuldeep Yadav for his recent exploits in international cricket, India discard Suresh Raina said credit should be given to former head coach Anil Kumble for shaping the young spinner.

Kohli's RCB & Dhoni's Pune face-off in a do-or-die battle

Kohli's RCB & Dhoni's Pune face-off in a do-or-die battle

Rediff.com6 May 2016

It will be a battle of survival for the two national captains as Virat Kohli's struggling Royal Challengers Bangalore square off against a fledgling Pune Supergiants led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni in an IPL encounter for the bottom-rung teams in Bengaluru on Saturday. With five defeats in seven games, RCB are currently placed at a lowly seventh spot in the table with four points while Pune are just a notch above in sixth spot courtesy their third win against Delhi Daredevils, on Thursday. It has been a tough journey for the two superstars of Indian cricket as their franchises have dished one disappointing performance after another. RCB with perhaps the most intimidating batting line-ups has had to taste defeat because of a pedestrian bowling attack that has failed to defend 180 plus scores in most of the matches.

PHOTOS: Showman Hardik stars as Mumbai Indians humble CSK

PHOTOS: Showman Hardik stars as Mumbai Indians humble CSK

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Mumbai Indians humbled Chennai Super Kings by 37 runs in the Indian Premier League, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

IPL Auction: The big names who went UNSOLD

IPL Auction: The big names who went UNSOLD

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Dale Steyn, Ishant Sharma, Joe Root, Hashim Amla and Lasith Malinga were among the big names who went unsold at the IPL auction.

Warne turns hand to charity

Warne turns hand to charity

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

7 batsmen, 4 bowlers in my All Stars XI

7 batsmen, 4 bowlers in my All Stars XI

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Do you think Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer can do the job for my team?

Bond out of first Test

Bond out of first Test

Rediff.com18 May 2004

Nathan Astle returns to Test cricket following knee surgery in the first Test against England starting on Thursday.

Australian media claim 'moral lead' after Lord's massacre

Australian media claim 'moral lead' after Lord's massacre

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The Australian media were united in their view that the Mitchell Johnson-inspired humiliation of England at Lord's marked a decisive shift in the balance of power in the Ashes series.

Why markets are headed for worst 2-month drop since FY16

Why markets are headed for worst 2-month drop since FY16

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The trade-war between the US and China is prompting investors to flee from risky assets, such as equities, to safe-haven bets, such as gold and treasuries

Warne breaks world record

Warne breaks world record

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004

Warne strikes with second ball

Warne strikes with second ball

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

The leg spinner took a wicket with his second ball in his first first class match after his comeback to top-level cricket.

Understanding the history of Indian spin bowling

Understanding the history of Indian spin bowling

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Anindya Dutta relies on facts and figures rather than back stories to trace the history of Indian spin bowling, says Partha Basu.

Marsh, Miller lift Punjab to 'Super' victory against Rajasthan

Marsh, Miller lift Punjab to 'Super' victory against Rajasthan

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Shaun Marsh's sensational strokeplay helped Kings XI Punjab edge past Rajasthan Royals via the Super Over after the match had finished in a tie in the Indian Premier League, in Ahmedabad, on Tuesday.

Tendulkar has one worry about Eden day-night Test...

Tendulkar has one worry about Eden day-night Test...

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The dew was a factor at the Eden Gardens during ODI games under floodlights, something Tendulkar is apprehensive about.

Sunrisers seek to make home advantage count against Knight Riders

Sunrisers seek to make home advantage count against Knight Riders

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Eyeing their first win of the season, Sunrisers Hyderabad would be looking to put up an improved show in their home ground where they lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders, who would also be keen to get back to winning ways in the Indian Premier League.

Chennai seal play-offs spot with win over Rajasthan

Chennai seal play-offs spot with win over Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Brendon McCullum struck a quickfire fifty before Ravindra Jadeja produced a brilliant spell of 4-11 as Chennai Super avenged its defeat over Rajasthan Royals with a 12-run win to virtually secure its place in the play-offs of the Indian Premier League in Chennai on Sunday.

Meet swimming's 'Iron Lady' who smashed world record

Meet swimming's 'Iron Lady' who smashed world record

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Hungary's Katinka Hosszu underlined her status as the leading all-round swimmer with a world record in the women's 200 metres individual medley at the world championships on Monday.

Why did Rajasthan's Rahane have sleepless nights?

Why did Rajasthan's Rahane have sleepless nights?

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Left sleepless the last time he played a bad shot against Mumbai Indians, in-form Rajasthan Royals batsman Ajinkya Rahane said he was desperate to set the record straight and that inspired him to strike a sublime match-winning knock of 91 in an Indian Premier League match against the Delhi Daredevils on Sunday.

Football friendlies: Spain beaten by late Kroos missile for Germany

Football friendlies: Spain beaten by late Kroos missile for Germany

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Toni Kroos struck with a fierce long-range shot a minute from time to give Germany a 1-0 victory over Spain in a friendly between two injury-depleted European heavyweights in Vigo on Tuesday.

Ashes Updates: This Aussie has one last chance

Ashes Updates: This Aussie has one last chance

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

Shaun Marsh is determined to grasp what he admits is probably a final chance to establish himself as a regular member of the Australia Test side after earning an Ashes recall.

Stricter laws needed to deal with spot-fixing: Dravid

Stricter laws needed to deal with spot-fixing: Dravid

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Having gone through a testing time as captain of Rajasthan Royals when the spot-fixing scandal broke two seasons ago, team mentor Rahul Dravid called for stricter laws, even criminal, to be put in place by the country's lawmakers to deal with this issue in IPL.

Ahmed set for Ashes call after becoming Australian

Ahmed set for Ashes call after becoming Australian

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Pakistan-born leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed was named an Australian citizen on Tuesday, clearing the final procedural hurdle for his selection for the Ashes series against England starting on July 10.

'T20 is the perfect format for America'

'T20 is the perfect format for America'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

'Once you retire, it doesn't mean you never pick up a bat. We're picking up a cricket bat for fun, for enjoyment. While doing so if we can inspire thousands there's nothing wrong with it.' 'We're not here to create massive IPLs or anything like that. We're here just to try and give back to the people who love the game of cricket.'

Australia coach Lehmann turns heat on spinner Lyon

Australia coach Lehmann turns heat on spinner Lyon

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Australia coach Darren Lehmann has turned the blowtorch on Nathan Lyon, saying the spinner had not "delivered" in second innings spells to drive the Test team to victory.

Players come first, coach stays in background: Kumble

Players come first, coach stays in background: Kumble

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Anil Kumble on his plans for India's cricket team after being named coach.

Bond doubtful for Test series

Bond doubtful for Test series

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

The other two other injury-troubled bowlers, Jacob Oram and Daniel Vettori, were on track for India.