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Warner set to quit Test cricket after next year's Ashes

Warner set to quit Test cricket after next year's Ashes

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

However, David Warner plans to continue playing white-ball cricket at least until the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup.

Jadeja records special double in Indore

Jadeja records special double in Indore

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Becomes only the second Indian to take 500 wickets and score 5,000 runs in international cricket.

Labuschagne says willing to sacrifice use of saliva to shine ball

Labuschagne says willing to sacrifice use of saliva to shine ball

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Australian run-machine Marnus Labuschagne is willing to "sacrifice" the use of saliva to shine the ball in order to get back on the field in the post coronavirus world as the batting all-rounder feels players must be able to adapt to new rules. There has been widespread speculations that the use of saliva and sweat to shine the ball will be stopped to cut down the risk of spreading the highly contagious coronavirus when cricket restarts.

'Dinesh Karthik should be batting more'

'Dinesh Karthik should be batting more'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'There is a role for him to come up the order.'

Onus on DC seniors to deliver: De Villiers

Onus on DC seniors to deliver: De Villiers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'David Warner leads from the front. He is not going to give up until the tournament is over. So expect a bounce-back from them.'

Jayawardena, Pollock to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Jayawardena, Pollock to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Sri Lankan great Mahela Jayawardena, former South Africa all-rounder Shaun Pollock and ex England batter Janette Brittin will be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame before the T20 World Cup final gets underway here on Sunday.

India's WC winning coach Kirsten turns 53, Yuvraj leads wishes

India's WC winning coach Kirsten turns 53, Yuvraj leads wishes

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Gary Kirsten, who led the Indian cricket team to their second ODI World Cup glory, turned 53 on Monday.

In-form Warner records a series of milestones SA Test series

In-form Warner records a series of milestones SA Test series

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Australian opener David Warner has recorded a series of milestones with his impressive performances in the Tests against South Africa, etching his name along with other Australian and South African legends.

Playing ODIs will help us adapt to conditions before Tests: Dhoni

Playing ODIs will help us adapt to conditions before Tests: Dhoni

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

"Starting with the ODIs it is always a help when you get to play the shots; you get rid of nerve factor, initially. We are playing three ODIs initially, the guys will be expressing themselves, playing shots and then they will be carrying it forward into the Test matches.

Rashid's four overs are the most crucial in any T20 match: Pollock

Rashid's four overs are the most crucial in any T20 match: Pollock

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Legendary South African cricketer Shaun Pollock believes Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan is an absolute game changer and feels the bowler can change the context of the game with just his 4 overs in a T20 encounter.

Jadeja, Rahul injured, Kohli unavailable: India's desperate search for solutions

Jadeja, Rahul injured, Kohli unavailable: India's desperate search for solutions

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid have enough options to choose from with selectors adding three players to the squad -- Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar and Washington Sundar.

Arsenal legend Henry named head coach of French club Monaco

Arsenal legend Henry named head coach of French club Monaco

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Henry, who started out playing for Monaco and went on to enjoy a stellar club career with Arsenal and Barcelona, has been working as assistant coach for the Belgian national team but has never been in charge of a team in his own right.

PHOTOS: Five-star Shami lifts India to big win in Vizag Test

PHOTOS: Five-star Shami lifts India to big win in Vizag Test

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami picked up a five-wicket haul while left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja took four in South Africa's second innings to hand India a convincing 203-run victory, in the opening Test.

'Very aggressive, very impressive, very Virat Kohli'

'Very aggressive, very impressive, very Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews tweeted: 'Take a bow @imVkohli. Form is temporary class is permanent! Fabulous knock. Keep shining.'

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

John Edrich, Robin Jackman pass into the ages

John Edrich, Robin Jackman pass into the ages

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

John Edrich scored a triple Test hundred and over 100 first class hundreds in a magnificent career.

Kohli was 'forced' to leave captaincy: Shoaib Akhtar

Kohli was 'forced' to leave captaincy: Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Akhtar saw it coming having seen the division in the Indian dressing room during the T20 World Cup.

Kumble, Tendulkar, Bhajji laud India's win against SA

Kumble, Tendulkar, Bhajji laud India's win against SA

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

As India broke a long-standing World Cup jinx against South Africa in Melbourne, appreciation and congratulatory messages poured in from the cricket fraternity which hailed the team's "terrific" all-round performance in front of a packed MCG.

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.'

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak dies at 49

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak dies at 49

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The 49-year-old announced his retirement at the age of 31, in 2005. Streak still remains the only Zimbabwe bowler with more than 100 Test and over 200 ODI wickets.

Watch Out For Baby AB!

Watch Out For Baby AB!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

'Baby AB' -- as Dewald has been nicknamed for his ability to play shots like his idol A B De Villiers -- was signed up by the Mumbai Indians for Rs 3 crore (Rs 30 million) at the mega auction.

'Thank you for supporting Test cricket so passionately'

'Thank you for supporting Test cricket so passionately'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Spin legend Shane Warne has thanked star batter Virat Kohli for "passionately supporting" Test cricket, a day after he stepped down as skipper of the Indian Test team.

Kohli's 49th ton quest resumes where it all started

Kohli's 49th ton quest resumes where it all started

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Who knows the world record equalling 49th hundred might just happen at the same venue where it all started.

WPL 2023: Big injury blow for Gujarat Giants

WPL 2023: Big injury blow for Gujarat Giants

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

In a big blow to the Gujarat Giants camp, skipper Beth Mooney was ruled out of the entire WPL season due to injury.

T20 World Cup-winning bowling coach Ambrose replaced

T20 World Cup-winning bowling coach Ambrose replaced

Rediff.com14 May 2016

West Indies pace legend Curtly Ambrose has been replaced by Roderick Estwick as bowling coach for next month's one-day international triangular series against Australia and South Africa.

Uruguay legend, Forlan quits national team

Uruguay legend, Forlan quits national team

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Diego Forlan, whose fine performances and five goals helped Uruguay finish fourth in the 2010 World Cup, announced his retirement.

Sachin, Sehwag to be back in action soon

Sachin, Sehwag to be back in action soon

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Sehwag, Gambhir to lead Gujarat Giants and India Capitals in LLC

'Best player of our times': Kohli hails 'brother' de Villiers

'Best player of our times': Kohli hails 'brother' de Villiers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Tributes poured in for AB de Villiers after the South African batter on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, with Indian maestro Virat Kohli aptly summing up his greatness by calling him the "best player of our times".

Viswanath on Kohli: 'He achieved one hell of a thing'

Viswanath on Kohli: 'He achieved one hell of a thing'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Kohli also became the first batter ever to break the 700-run barrier in a single World Cup edition with one more game to go.

Sticking with Dhawan despite poor form proved right: Shastri

Sticking with Dhawan despite poor form proved right: Shastri

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Praising his players for the emphatic win over South Africa in the World Cup, team director Ravi Shastri said the management's decision to stick with Shikhar Dhawan, despite his poor form in the run-up to the showpiece event, proved right.

Don't blame IPL for WT20 flop: Gavaskar

Don't blame IPL for WT20 flop: Gavaskar

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

The batting legend said India was were outplayed in the World Twenty20 tournament in England.

'I would not play Bumrah in England'

'I would not play Bumrah in England'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

West Indies legend Michael Holding analyses India's showing in the just-concluded Test series against South Africa.

Mandela's funeral on December 15, preparations begin

Mandela's funeral on December 15, preparations begin

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The body of South Africa's anti-apartheid legend Nelson Mandela was on Friday taken to a military hospital in Pretoria as preparations for the December 15 state funeral of the peace icon began.

No disgrace losing to India, SA: Warne

No disgrace losing to India, SA: Warne

Rediff.com1 Jan 2009

Spin legend Shane Warne says Australia should not feel disgraced losing to teams like India and South Africa as they played better cricket in the Test series last year.

India's selection conundrum: Who will win race for fifth bowler's slot?

India's selection conundrum: Who will win race for fifth bowler's slot?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The Indian team management will be fretting over its bowling combination with Jaydev Unadkat, Mukesh Kumar and Navdeep Saini locked in a three-way fight for the third pacer's slot.

Questions over T20 tournament as Irfan tests positive

Questions over T20 tournament as Irfan tests positive

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Former India pace bowler Irfan Pathan became the fourth player from the recently-held Road Safety World Series tournament to test positive for COVID-19.

Hashim Amla calls time on Proteas career

Hashim Amla calls time on Proteas career

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Hashim Amla called time on one of the great international careers of the modern era when he announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket. He will continue to be available for domestic cricket as well as the Mzansi Super League.

McGrath wants Aus batters to value their wicket

McGrath wants Aus batters to value their wicket

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Australia team has come in for criticism from former players over various issues including their approach and selection.

When Akshay Kumar ditched lucrative IPL contract

When Akshay Kumar ditched lucrative IPL contract

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Book reveals how Akshay Kumar terminated his own contract to save IPL team from incurring loss

Smith, Warner got away with murder: Ambrose

Smith, Warner got away with murder: Ambrose

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

I believe they will never do it again