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This 'Ramayan' character inspired Sehwag while batting

This 'Ramayan' character inspired Sehwag while batting

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

He went on to share a picture of 'Angad' on Twitter and also gave an explanation as to why the character is an inspiration for him.

Strauss hails Onions after surviving SA onslaught

Strauss hails Onions after surviving SA onslaught

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

England fast bowler Graham Onions has been hailed as a legend after taking his team to an incredible third Test draw against South Africa

'Sachin was unhappy when asked to bat at No 4 in ODIs'

'Sachin was unhappy when asked to bat at No 4 in ODIs'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar was not too happy when he was asked by his then captain Sourav Ganguly to bat at number four in ODIs in 2002-03, according to a book.

Dhoni is my role model, I relate to him: Gurkeerat

Dhoni is my role model, I relate to him: Gurkeerat

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Having earned a maiden call-up in the Indian one-day side for the upcoming South Africa series, Punjab all-rounder Gurkeerat Singh Mann said that captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh are his batting and bowling role models respectively.

AB: What Genius!

AB: What Genius!

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Just like his swashbuckling batting, memories of AB de Villiers' stunning one-handed catch against the Sunrisers Hyderabad will be etched forever in the memories of Indian fans.

James Anderson breaks Glenn McGrath's record

James Anderson breaks Glenn McGrath's record

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Star England paceman James Anderson has broken Australian legend Glenn McGrath's record for number of wickets by a pacer in home conditions. Anderson, who claimed four wickets in England's thumping victory against Pakistan in the second Test, has now 291 wickets at home. The England pacer overcomes McGrath's long-standing record of 289 wickets that he took in Australia.

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

As Sachin Tendulkar completes his 50th birthday, an A-Z listing about the 'Little Master'.

In Clarke's absence, Steve Smith must lead against India, say Aussie greats

In Clarke's absence, Steve Smith must lead against India, say Aussie greats

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

As serious doubts remain over Michael Clarke's participation in the first Test against India, Steven Smith is being seen by many as a front-runner to lead Australia in the regular skipper's absence.

AB de Villiers backs India to do well in Australia

AB de Villiers backs India to do well in Australia

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

South African great AB de Villiers believes India 'have a very good chance' of beating Australia in the upcoming away series notwithstanding their recent losses overseas.

'If I had 20 mins with him...' Sunny offers to help Kohli

'If I had 20 mins with him...' Sunny offers to help Kohli

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

'...Again, just because he is not amongst the runs, there is this anxiety to play at every delivery because that is what batters feel, they have got to score.'

Frustrated Pandey has big boots to fill batting at number 5

Frustrated Pandey has big boots to fill batting at number 5

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

'...India has a really good top-order line-up and they bat out nearly 30-35 overs in ODIs with guys like Virat (Kohli) and then MS Dhoni comes ahead of me (at times). So yeah, with some more chances, I feel I can deliver a lot more than what I am doing right now' 'Over the last couple of years, Indian batting has also been doing very well. So you have to be very patient for your chances'

Corner seat is reserved for Dhoni, we miss him: Chahal

Corner seat is reserved for Dhoni, we miss him: Chahal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Information was was disclosed on Chahal TV during the team's bus ride to Hamilton for the third T20I against New Zealand in the five-game series.

Number Game: Ponting plays second fiddle to Tendulkar

Number Game: Ponting plays second fiddle to Tendulkar

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

A rundown of former Australia captain Ricky Ponting's international career after he said on Thursday he will retire from Test cricket after this week's third match against South Africa.

After Saha, Ishant out of reckoning?

After Saha, Ishant out of reckoning?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Has the long due transition phase kicked in for India's Test team?

10 Top quotes from the 2015 World Cup- Part II

10 Top quotes from the 2015 World Cup- Part II

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Rediff.com brings you the best quotes of World Cup 2015. From players and coaches to legends and fans; let's hear them out!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Rediff.com encapsulates all the sporting action from the past week in this eye-catching photo feature.

Smith, Warner's IPL future undecided

Smith, Warner's IPL future undecided

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla said Rajasthan Royals will wait and see what sanctions the ICC imposes on Steve Smith before taking a call on his future as the franchise's captain, following a ball tampering scandal that prompted, among others, even Australia's prime minister to react.

Ganguly's contributions highest in Sehwag's decorated career

Ganguly's contributions highest in Sehwag's decorated career

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The 37-year-old also said that he would always remain thankful to Ganguly for backing and giving him the opportunity during his Test debut against South Africa in 2001.

Is Dhoni the 'finisher' finished?

Is Dhoni the 'finisher' finished?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Rajneesh Gupta presents a Look at close-run matches involving Mahendra Singh Dhoni to find out if India's best 'finisher' is finished.

Shane Warne, God of Spin, Dead At 52

Shane Warne, God of Spin, Dead At 52

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Warne's management released a brief statement saying that he passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand.

Jayawardene picks batter who can dethrone Test star Root

Jayawardene picks batter who can dethrone Test star Root

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

'I would put my money on him at least for a little while to hold to all three but there are some good quality players around who will keep pushing him.'

'Don't think Yuvraj has that opportunity for one last fling at glory'

'Don't think Yuvraj has that opportunity for one last fling at glory'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Batting legend Sunil Gavaskar feels "sorry" for Yuvraj Singh, who has been ignored by the selectors yet again, but said that he was "not surprised" at elegant left-hander's exclusion once he was not picked for this year's ICC cricket World Cup.

SEE: 'Gayle is still a force to be reckoned with'

SEE: 'Gayle is still a force to be reckoned with'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Former West Indies captain Daren Ganga believes Chris Gayle should continue to play for the West Indies in the T20 format.

SEE: Ex-West Indies captain searches for Indian roots

SEE: Ex-West Indies captain searches for Indian roots

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Former West Indies captain Daren Ganga is proud of his Indian heritage and has started to trace his family's roots in the country.

India's leggie spin-twins leave Wessels, Tendulkar impressed

India's leggie spin-twins leave Wessels, Tendulkar impressed

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

'I firmly believed that the wrist spinners can add lot of value as they are not dependant on the surface. It is about what you do in the air and you have varieties bowling leg-spinners as well as googlies'

Ballack should quit: Matthaus

Ballack should quit: Matthaus

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

German football legend Lothar Matthaus has said that injured skipper Michael Ballack should consider quitting international football.

Revealed! Warne's best batsman from each team

Revealed! Warne's best batsman from each team

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Australian spin legend Shane Warne named the best batsmen he bowled to from each of the nine Test playing nations he faced during his career. As part of his commentary duties during the current Test series between England and Pakistan, Warne was asked to name the best batsmen he bowled to during his decorated 15-year career. Warne, on the expected lines, named Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara from India and West Indies respectively.

Is this why KL Rahul is struggling in Test cricket?

Is this why KL Rahul is struggling in Test cricket?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

KL Rahul's struggling run in the opening slot has left former India opener Wasim Jaffer baffled and he believes the Karnataka player seems caught in an unsolved jigsaw puzzle despite having the ability to do well.

Warne banking on Graeme Smith

Warne banking on Graeme Smith

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Spin legend Shane Warne is banking on Proteas Graeme Smith and Morne Morkel to win friends when the lucrative Twenty20 tournament gets underway in South Africa on April 18.

'Kohli and his men are the real deal now'

'Kohli and his men are the real deal now'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Border heaped praise on India's pace unit, saying, "It's as a good an Indian bowling attack as I've ever seen."

Lehman to replace Smith for first two IPL games

Lehman to replace Smith for first two IPL games

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Rajasthan Royals have roped in former Australia batsman Darren Lehman as replacement for South Africa captain Graeme Smith for their first two matches in the Indian Premier League. Smith has returned to his country after the recent Test series against India and will turn out for Cape Cobras in the South African domestic Pro 20 tournament which is at the semi-finals stage.

De Villiers scripts rare record; is first player to score 12 consecutive Test half-centuries

De Villiers scripts rare record; is first player to score 12 consecutive Test half-centuries

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

South Africa batsman AB de Villiers became the first player in the history of Test cricket to score a half-century in 12 consecutive Tests after he crossed 50 in the first innings on the opening day of the second Test against Australia, at St George's Park, on Thursday.

Gavaskar meets Trump while on charity fund-raising trip to US

Gavaskar meets Trump while on charity fund-raising trip to US

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

'Gavaskar utilised the time between the limited overs and the Test series of the West Indies tour in America to create awareness for the Heart to Heart foundation'

Australia's Bailey shares a record with Brian Lara. Check it out!

Australia's Bailey shares a record with Brian Lara. Check it out!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Australia batsman George Bailey equalled Brian Lara's Test record for most runs off an over against England at the WACA in Perth on Monday.

Smith is the best Test captain that has ever lived: Kirsten

Smith is the best Test captain that has ever lived: Kirsten

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Graeme Smith has received an enormous compliment from former India coach Gary Kirsten, who called the just-retired South African legend the "best captain that has ever lived" in Test cricket.

No Australian involved in match fixing: Warne

No Australian involved in match fixing: Warne

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Former Australian legend and Rajasthan Royals skipper Shane Warne has strongly denied reports of involvement of a famous Australian cricketer in alleged fixing of Indian Premier League matches played in South Africa last year.

Amitabh Bachchan: Christopher Lee was great company

Amitabh Bachchan: Christopher Lee was great company

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The veteran actor passed away at 93.

I had to cut my hair to play cricket with boys: Shafali

I had to cut my hair to play cricket with boys: Shafali

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

India batsman Shafali Verma, who had to trim her hair and fight for a chance to play cricket, questioned the discrimination against girls and batted for an equal chance for females in all fields.

'AB returning for WC would have set wrong precedent'

'AB returning for WC would have set wrong precedent'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'As I believe it, Ottis (Gibson, the head coach) and Faf (du Plessis, the captain) gave him opportunities to, say, 'Let's manage your workload going into the World Cup because we want you to play a World Cup'. He had a fair chance to manage that and he said no and that he is happy to retire and that's fair enough. And Faf accepted it, Ottis accepted it and they stood by it'

Barry Richards wants ball tampering to be legalised

Barry Richards wants ball tampering to be legalised

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

South African cricket legend Barry Richards feels that ball tampering should be legalised in order to make the game more balanced and not heavily loaded in favour of the batsmen.