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'Gambhir knows what he wants and speaks his mind'

'Gambhir knows what he wants and speaks his mind'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Jonty Rhodes believes the Indian team will only become stronger under new head coach Gautam Gambhir, and said the former opener has the ability to make an instant impact in any side.

Inspired by T20 WC win, young India vows more glory

Inspired by T20 WC win, young India vows more glory

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

India's emotional and epochal triumph in the just-concluded T20 World Cup found its resonance in Gen-Next stars

Smith revels: Why players prefer T20 over Tests

Smith revels: Why players prefer T20 over Tests

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Challenge for Test cricket is revenue-sharing model, not scheduling: Graeme Smith

5 Life Lessons From India's T20 World Cup Victory

5 Life Lessons From India's T20 World Cup Victory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

As the dust settles on the celebrations, let's delve into the inspiring lessons we can learn from India's historic T20 World Cup win.

Meet Dhruv Jurel, India's New Test Pick

Meet Dhruv Jurel, India's New Test Pick

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

His mother sold her gold chain so Dhruv could buy a cricket kit after his father, a Kargil War veteran, told him to give up the game because it was too expensive.

The Ishan Kishan Saga: Did he err by asking for break?

The Ishan Kishan Saga: Did he err by asking for break?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Did Ishan Kishan do the right thing listening to his heart and seeking a break due to mental fatigue?

Vaughan says Kohli's absence cost India; slams Rohit

Vaughan says Kohli's absence cost India; slams Rohit

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Vaughan had also slammed Rohit for not being proactive during the series-opener last week.

'Sachin Opens Again' at ICC World Cup

'Sachin Opens Again' at ICC World Cup

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will make his debut as an on-air expert in the ICC ODI World Cup, starting Thursday, in the United Kingdom.

What's in store for Ashwin and Jadeja during remainder of series?

What's in store for Ashwin and Jadeja during remainder of series?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

It has become difficult for Ashwin to be even considered in the present scenario.

'Match fixer' Cronje may be more admired than Smith by South African fans

'Match fixer' Cronje may be more admired than Smith by South African fans

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Retired captain Graeme Smith has a large and vocal hate club in South Africa as compared to the country's love for late captain Hansie Cronje, whose career ended in disgrace after he admitted to match fixing, before his tragic death in a plane crash.

Rohit Sharma's childhood coach trains Ntini's son

Rohit Sharma's childhood coach trains Ntini's son

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'He is a good learner. Today he wasn't able to balance while batting, so I guided him about it.'

BCCI to felicitate batting legend Sehwag

BCCI to felicitate batting legend Sehwag

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is planning to felicitate Virender Sehwag during the upcoming four-match Test series against South Africa.

'Hope you add many more': Kumble, Ashwin laud Lyon

'Hope you add many more': Kumble, Ashwin laud Lyon

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Celebrated Indian spin maestros Anil Kumble and Ravichandran Ashwin showered praise upon Lyon.

ICC World Cup 2023's Global Ambassador Revealed!

ICC World Cup 2023's Global Ambassador Revealed!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

ICC names Sachin Tendulkar as 'Global Ambassador' for ODI World Cup

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

DK: IPL's Unsung Thala!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Dinesh Karthik may have spent his career in M S Dhoni's shadow, but his contributions to Indian cricket, especially in the IPL, deserve a legacy all his own, asserts Sudhir Bisht.

'People will slowly get bored of T20s, we need Tests and ODIs'

'People will slowly get bored of T20s, we need Tests and ODIs'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Loss to Bangladesh was a huge setback

Kohli pens heartfelt letter as AB enters ICC Hall of Fame

Kohli pens heartfelt letter as AB enters ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Ab de Villiers, the former South African cricketer has played 114 Tests, scoring 8,756 runs at an average of 50.66, and two wickets. He has played 228 ODIs with 9,577 runs at an average of 53.50, and 7 wickets.

'Kohli has changed Indian cricket's DNA'

'Kohli has changed Indian cricket's DNA'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Ashwin noted that Kohli has redefined how a batsman should perceive and prepare for the game

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar.

'India have been a strong unit over the last two years or so'

'India have been a strong unit over the last two years or so'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Legendary South Africa batter Hashim Amla says more "collective experience" in the Indian side was one of the key factors in the visiting side's comfortable victory in the series-opener at Centurion.

'Hardik's got to mature a bit more'

'Hardik's got to mature a bit more'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is also back after missing the Asia Cup because of injury-related issues and Bresnan thinks he will hit his straps straightaway.

'India doesn't need different coaches for Tests and limited overs cricket'

'India doesn't need different coaches for Tests and limited overs cricket'

Rediff.com23 May 2024

A team like India, which doesn't have players competing round the year in T20 leagues across the globe, doesn't need two separate coaches for the limited overs and Test format, feels former England spinner Graeme Swann.

Root now 10th highest run-scorer in Test cricket

Root now 10th highest run-scorer in Test cricket

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Border scored 11,174 runs in 156 Tests at an average of 50.56, with 27 centuries and 63 fifties in the format, and a of 205.

Rashid 'proud' to prove Lara right with semis berth

Rashid 'proud' to prove Lara right with semis berth

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

'We have done that at U-19 level but at this World Cup, I don't have any words to describe the feeling back home.'

India's Unbeaten Run: Echoes of WI '75, Aus '03-07

India's Unbeaten Run: Echoes of WI '75, Aus '03-07

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

To emulate the West Indies of 1975 and Australia of 2003 and 2007, India must channel the same indomitable spirit in the final.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

Former England spinner Underwood passes away

Former England spinner Underwood passes away

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Derek Underwood, England's best spinner in the post-World War II era, who gave a torrid time to the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, passed away at Kent on Monday. He was 78.

T20 WC: Who should be Bumrah's death bowling partner?

T20 WC: Who should be Bumrah's death bowling partner?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

RP Singh, India's bowling hero in the 2007 edition of the T20 World Cup in South Africa, said he will prefer Arshdeep over Mohammed Siraj.

Ganguly to captain Libra Legends in MCL

Ganguly to captain Libra Legends in MCL

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was on Tuesday named captain and ambassador of Libra Legends in the upcoming Masters Champions League to be played in Dubai and Sharjah from January 28 to February 13. Ganguly will lead a team which will have South African iconic all-rounder Jacques Kallis, left-arm spinner Nicky Boje, English spinner Graeme Swann, Aussie speedster Shaun Tait, spinner Brad Hogg, Netherlands allrounder Ryan ten Doeschate among others.

Laureus World Sports Awards to be held in Madrid on April 22

Laureus World Sports Awards to be held in Madrid on April 22

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The 25th Laureus World Sports Awards will take place in Madrid, Spain on April 22, it was announced on Wednesday.

Pacers should play each and every game, says Lee

Pacers should play each and every game, says Lee

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

I'm against the whole resting rule. I don't like bowlers resting: Brett Lee

I think, I got it too late: Sehwag on ICC's Hall of Fame induction

I think, I got it too late: Sehwag on ICC's Hall of Fame induction

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Sehwag, who accumulated 8,586 runs from 104 Tests at an average of 49.34 and also took 40 wickets during his Test career which spanned from 2001-2013, revealed the role of Zaheer Khan in his promotion as an opener.

Kohli becomes 1st Indian to achieve THIS epic milestone in T20s

Kohli becomes 1st Indian to achieve THIS epic milestone in T20s

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Kohli completed 1,000 runs at ICC T20 World Cup events

Anil Kumble will be spinning again

Anil Kumble will be spinning again

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Indian spin legend Anil Kumble will share his skills with some of South Africa's leading and young spinners in a coaching clinic in Johannesburg next week.

Gavaskar's firm talk behind Jaiswal, Sarfaraz's impact game

Gavaskar's firm talk behind Jaiswal, Sarfaraz's impact game

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary Indian cricketer, is not just a batting icon but also a mentor to young talent.

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'Man, what a player!' 'The ease in which he batted brought out a kind of awe in us.'

The legend of the Gabba

The legend of the Gabba

Rediff.com26 Nov 2003

Vaughan; KP question Australia's decision to pull out of SA tour

Vaughan; KP question Australia's decision to pull out of SA tour

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Vaughan said it was not a good precedent set by Australia.

Graeme Smith says selection allegations 'extremely hurtful'

Graeme Smith says selection allegations 'extremely hurtful'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Cricket South Africa's director of cricket Graeme Smith on Thursday categorically denied recent allegations levelled against him by ex-wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile around team selections during his time as captain of the national team and termed them "extremely hurtful".

SA legend Roy McLean passes away

SA legend Roy McLean passes away

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

The former South African batsman died in Johannesburg at the age of 77.