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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.

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.

All-Stars PHOTOS: 'Celebrating cricket' as legends turn back the clock

All-Stars PHOTOS: 'Celebrating cricket' as legends turn back the clock

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

"The whole idea of Cricket All Stars is that, to try to get as many nations together to celebrate this'

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'

Check out Tendulkar's 50 Test centuries

Check out Tendulkar's 50 Test centuries

Rediff.com19 Dec 2010

A look at Sachin Tendulkar's 50 centuries in Test cricket.

Jonty hits out at Australia for omitting Nathan Lyon

Jonty hits out at Australia for omitting Nathan Lyon

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Jonty Rhodes believes Australia's omission of spinner Nathan Lyon will hurt them in the World T20.

Excitement around Umran Malik continues to build

Excitement around Umran Malik continues to build

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Umran was a net bowler during India's last World T20 campaign in the UAE.

Captain. Leader. Legend.

Captain. Leader. Legend.

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Tactical genius, uplifting leader, altruistic individual, a man with unwavering certitude. Dhruv Munjal recounts what made Mahendra Singh Dhoni a great captain.

Scrap ODIs permanently; it is tiring for players: Akram

Scrap ODIs permanently; it is tiring for players: Akram

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Pakistan's pace bowling legend Wasim Akram believes One-Day Internationals become "run-of-the-mill" stuff and wants the administrators of the game to scrap the 50-overs format for good.

CA must field youngsters in Tests: Warne

CA must field youngsters in Tests: Warne

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

With Australia still struggling to cope with the retirements of their key players, spin legend Shane Warne has called on the selectors to pump in young blood into the team before it is too late.

Day-nighters will help Tests: Warne

Day-nighters will help Tests: Warne

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

The concept of night Tests may be seen as breaking away from tradition by purists but Australian spin legend Shane Warne feels the innovation can help bring back fans to cricket's longest format, which is struggling for spectators currently. The outspoken former leg-spinner feels the standard of umpiring in international cricket is also dwindling fast and singled out Pakistan's Aleem Dar as the one making too many mistakes.

Wet track -- mistake or malice?

Wet track -- mistake or malice?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

The moisture on the Wanderers track delayed the start of the first Test between India and South Africa by one and a half hours.

New faces join T10 League

New faces join T10 League

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Zaheer, RP Singh sign up to play in T10 League

Dhoni rising, India shining

Dhoni rising, India shining

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

The feature in Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy over the last two years is his calm approach even in difficult situations; there is no doubt that under him a young Indian team is continuing to evolve as a major force in world cricket.

Tendulkar named Test player of 21st century

Tendulkar named Test player of 21st century

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was voted 'Best Test player of the 21st century' in an online poll conducted by Cricket Australia.

Tendulkar has MCG crowds in a tizzy as he drops by to watch India-SA tie

Tendulkar has MCG crowds in a tizzy as he drops by to watch India-SA tie

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Long retired from the game but Sachin Tendulkar's mere presence was good enough for a near-capacity crowd to go hysterical during India's World Cup game against South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, in Melbourne on Sunday.

'T20 is all about hitting over the boundary'

'T20 is all about hitting over the boundary'

Rediff.com27 May 2009

Ninteen-year-old Manish Pandey, the only Indian to hit a hundred in the IPL, has now set his sights on the Champions T20 in October.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Sameer make impressive starts

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Sameer make impressive starts

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Should Shane Warne run for PM? 70 % say yes

Should Shane Warne run for PM? 70 % say yes

Rediff.com28 Dec 2008

Australia just can't get enough of Shane Warne as is evident from a recent television poll in which an overwhelming majority wanted the flamboyant spin legend to run for the Prime Minister's post.

PHOTOS: Warne 'turns' it for Australia ahead of India World Cup semi-final

PHOTOS: Warne 'turns' it for Australia ahead of India World Cup semi-final

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

With the threat of in-form off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin looming large, Australia captain Michael Clarke summoned Shane Warne to the team's nets on Wednesday, ahead of their ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final against India, at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Fans remember Hansie Cronje on 44th birth anniversary

Fans remember Hansie Cronje on 44th birth anniversary

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Late South Africa cricket captain Hansie Cronje, was honoured by ardent fans on his 44th birth anniversary on Wednesday.

'There's a long way to go before Kohli matches Dhoni's achievements as captain'

'There's a long way to go before Kohli matches Dhoni's achievements as captain'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Former India skipper Kapil Dev feels it is too early to compare Virat Kohli's Test captaincy to that of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's as the leadership role is still very new to the team's batting star.

Happy Birthday Messi! The legend turns 28

Happy Birthday Messi! The legend turns 28

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

As the mercurial Messi rings in his 28th birthday, Rediff.com brings you all the exciting moments from the ace footballer's life.

1996 World Cup propelled ODI revolution: Tendulkar

1996 World Cup propelled ODI revolution: Tendulkar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

'Now, we have very different setting including changes in rules with two new balls and the fielding restrictions are very different. But ODI fever started in the 1990s. On-field noticeable changes, early to mid 90s was okay, but from 1996 things changed at rapid pace.'

Now, Warne turns gin distillery into hand sanitiser factory

Now, Warne turns gin distillery into hand sanitiser factory

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Cricket legend Shane Warne's distillery has started manufacturing hand sanitiser instead of gin to make up for the shortage of the alcohol-based solution and "save lives" from the clutches of the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Kallis is one of the best all-rounders in the world'

'Kallis is one of the best all-rounders in the world'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Cricket legends around the world have paid their tributes to the retiring South African great Jacques Kallis, with former Pakistani coach and fast bowler Waqar Younis and Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews leading the pack.

Sachin is best of my era: Donald

Sachin is best of my era: Donald

Rediff.com29 Jul 2007

South Africa's fast bowling legend is hopeful of the ace Indian batsman going past Brian Lara's run aggregate of 11,953 runs in Test cricket.

Irfan Pathan back in the swing after Lillee help

Irfan Pathan back in the swing after Lillee help

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

The 22-year-old left-hander was hailed as a future successor to retired all-rounder Kapil Dev after his impressive debut as a teenager until his bowling form deserted him last year.

World Cup Diary: When David Warner was cabbie!

World Cup Diary: When David Warner was cabbie!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Swashbuckling opening batsman David Warner used to assist regular driver of the Australian cricket Institute's van in Brisbane.

When King Kohli Left MCG Spellbound

When King Kohli Left MCG Spellbound

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

From the 12th over onwards, Virat Kohli hit 67 from his last 29 balls, scoring at a strike rate in excess of 200 to take the match away from Pakistan's grasp in great style.

'Team India showed character to come back after T20 and ODI losses'

'Team India showed character to come back after T20 and ODI losses'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Hailing India's incredible series win against the number one-ranked Test side South Africa, former captain Sunil Gavaskar said the home team's turnaround in the longer-format after the loss in the ODIs and T20s speaks volumes about the character of the Virat Kohli-led side.

Kohli & Co. look to maintain clean slate before Tests

Kohli & Co. look to maintain clean slate before Tests

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

India will surely fancy their chances of an encore, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Siddle's effort impresses McGrath

Siddle's effort impresses McGrath

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Peter Siddle's five-wicket haul in the first innings of the Sydney Test against South Africa has impressed Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath who feels the standout performance will help the pacer cement his place in the team.

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Given that they are playing at home and will have full crowd support, India, who are in peak form and whose morale is high, will be the favourites.'

Gavaskar, Venkat to join ICPA

Gavaskar, Venkat to join ICPA

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

The two former India captains accepted the offer to become honorary members.

'Shame the series has to end on such a low note'

'Shame the series has to end on such a low note'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore, which is captained by India skipper Virat Kohli, said the right decision has been taken.

Teenager Shafali breaks Tendulkar's 30-year-old record

Teenager Shafali breaks Tendulkar's 30-year-old record

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

15-year-old Shafali Verma became the youngest Indian cricketer to score a half-century in international cricket.

Sport only recognises on-field performances: Tendulkar

Sport only recognises on-field performances: Tendulkar

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar firmly believes that sport only recognises performance on the field and not the background of an athlete.