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Kumble inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Kumble inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Former India captain Anil Kumble was inducted into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

5 World T20 games you must not miss!

5 World T20 games you must not miss!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Aruneel Sadadekar/Rediff.com lists five matches you can't afford to miss out at the ICC's marquee event.

Why Lara believes India will win World T20

Why Lara believes India will win World T20

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

West Indies batting legend Brian Lara considers hosts India the favourites in the World Twenty20 Championship but insists that the West Indians can also pose a threat if they select their best players for the March 8 to April 3 event.

'He's one of those guys you wouldn't mind your daughter marrying'

'He's one of those guys you wouldn't mind your daughter marrying'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Warne heaps praise on 'wonderful guy' Cook

The story behind the rise of India U-19 captain

The story behind the rise of India U-19 captain

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Priyam was named captain of the Indian under-19 team for the World Cup to be played in South Africa from January 17 to February 9.

Shastri once again fiercely defends Dhoni

Shastri once again fiercely defends Dhoni

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Look at your career before commenting on Dhoni: Shastri

Are Pakistani cricketers mentally disturbed?

Are Pakistani cricketers mentally disturbed?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

The Pakistani bowling legend Shoaib Akhtar has slammed the cricket team, saying that most of the current players are 'mentally disturbed' and that the country's sport is currently enduring its 'darkest era'.

He should be first one on the flight back home from Perth...

He should be first one on the flight back home from Perth...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

India lost the Perth Test by 146 runs to allow the hosts level the four-match series 1-1.

VOTE! India's top sportsperson in 2019

VOTE! India's top sportsperson in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Was it badminton sensation PV Sindhu, who became the first Indian to win the World Championships gold medal? Or is it the young shooting progidy Saurabh Chaudhary? Or his India colleague Elavenil Valarivan, who recently took over as World No 1? What about India's heroes on the cricketing field -- Virat Kohli? Rohit Sharma?

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

India ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will join compatriot Virender Sehwag and a host of other international cricketers for a charity match at the Kia Oval on September 17.

Should Babar Azam take over Pakistan's Test captaincy?

Should Babar Azam take over Pakistan's Test captaincy?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Wasim Akram backs Babar Azam to take over Test captaincy, urges him to be assertive

2015 Rewind: Kohli leads new dawn of Indian cricket

2015 Rewind: Kohli leads new dawn of Indian cricket

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Indian cricket's fortunes ebbed and flowed in 2015 with Virat Kohli successfully leading the national side in Tests and Mahendra Singh Dhoni appearing to be losing his midas touch, while in off the field drama Shashank Manohar returned as the president of Board of Control for Cricket in India.

'Be patient with Rohit, like Sri Lanka was with Sanga, Atapattu'

'Be patient with Rohit, like Sri Lanka was with Sanga, Atapattu'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

India's batting coach Sanjay Bangar defend Rohit Sharma's repeated failures in Test cricket, saying the Mumbai batsman deserves the same patience Sri Lanka had with their greats, Marvan Atapattu and Kumar Sangakkara.

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'Vinoo Mankad's legacy has been to tell the aspiring Indian cricketer to believe in oneself. He was a great proponent of self-belief. He was the one who kept saying to me that you need to keep scoring runs and keep at it. When you get a 100, let that be the knock on the selector's door.'

Rio Olympics: Stunning sporting moments

Rio Olympics: Stunning sporting moments

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

After the curtain have come down here are some of the stunning moments from the Rio Olympics that made everyone stand and cheer.

Test format suits my game: Cornwall

Test format suits my game: Cornwall

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Cornwall first played first-class cricket in 2014 and has 260 wickets from 55 first-class matches along with 2224 runs. He recently scored two half-centuries in two unofficial 'Tests' against India.

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Abebe Bikila: Emperor of the Marathon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Prakash Bhandari salutes the spirit of Abebe Bikila who twice won the Olympic Marathon in record times.

Jaffer's 14-year-old nephew Armaan in Mumbai Ranji probables list

Jaffer's 14-year-old nephew Armaan in Mumbai Ranji probables list

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

In an interesting move, the Mumbai selection committee decided to include 14-year-old Armaan Jaffer in the Ranji Trophy probables list along with his uncle and state team stalwart Wasim Jaffer.

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan is a special talent, says Muralitharan

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan is a special talent, says Muralitharan

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Sri Lanka's spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan, who is bowling coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad, on Tuesday lavished praise on rookie Afghanistan leg spinner Rashid Khan terming him a 'special talent'.

Warne: Punishment doesn't fit the crime for Smith

Warne: Punishment doesn't fit the crime for Smith

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

After condemning Steve Smith's conduct during the Cape Town Test on Sunday, Shane Warne struck a more supportive tone on Wednesday.

It's World Cup glory, not records, that matters: Rohit

It's World Cup glory, not records, that matters: Rohit

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Rohit Sharma is in the process of rewriting the record books but the India opener insists he will not be satisfied unless he lifts the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup at Lord's next Sunday.

'In-form Anderson can make it hard for Kohli'

'In-form Anderson can make it hard for Kohli'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Glenn McGrath cautioned that an in-form Jimmy Anderson could make things tougher for the Indian captain this time too.

Parthiv Patel retires from all forms of cricket

Parthiv Patel retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Parthiv Patel, one of the youngest to have played Test cricket for India at the age of 17, on Wednesday, announced his retirement from all forms of the game, three month's short of his 36th birthday.

Rhodes on why England's cricketers will struggle in India

Rhodes on why England's cricketers will struggle in India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Former South African batsman Jonty Rhodes, who has plied his trade in India both as a cricketer and a coach, feels England will find it difficult to cope with the Indian conditions during the upcoming Test series.

Thank God! I'm in Sachin's team, says Shoaib Akhtar

Thank God! I'm in Sachin's team, says Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar heaved a sigh of relief when he was named in the team of his long-time rival Sachin Tendulkar for an inaugural three-match series in the US and said he's done bowling against the Indian batting legend whom he considers a 'brutal force' and the 'greatest player history has ever seen'.

Can Bangladesh repeat 2007 World Cup performance against India?

Can Bangladesh repeat 2007 World Cup performance against India?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Professionalism will be pitted against passion when defending champions India square off with Bangladesh in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy, in Birmingham on Thursday.

Lee, Pietersen, Murali confirmed for Lord's Bicentenary

Lee, Pietersen, Murali confirmed for Lord's Bicentenary

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Retired Australian speedster Brett Lee has become the latest player to be named in the Sachin Tendulkar-led Marylebone Cricket Club XI which will take on Rest of the World XI in a Lord's Bicentenary celebration match on July 5.

Dhoni@39: 14 things you didn't know

Dhoni@39: 14 things you didn't know

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

From TC to Cricket Legend, what an incredible journey Mahi has had!

On this Day: The 'Master Blaster' was born

On this Day: The 'Master Blaster' was born

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Sachin Tendulkar compiled a mountain of runs for almost a quarter of a century and reached cricket's dizzying heights by defying a burden of expectation that would have crushed lesser mortals. Whenever Tendulkar came to the crease, India's billion-plus population made secret deals with gods, froze where they were, clutched lucky charms and indulged in all sorts of superstitions. And the sport's most prolific run-accumulator created plenty of those heart-in-mouth moments in his 24 years in international cricket.

Another high for golfer Lahiri! 1st Indian to qualify for President's Cup

Another high for golfer Lahiri! 1st Indian to qualify for President's Cup

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

World No. 40 Anirban Lahiri will be a part of the International Team, which will take on United States in the biennial Presidents Cup in Korea.

Mahatma stands tall next to Churchill in London

Mahatma stands tall next to Churchill in London

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

A historic bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in London at the Parliament Square, standing adjacent to iconic leaders like Britain's war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.

What makes India the favourites to win Test series in Australia

What makes India the favourites to win Test series in Australia

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

The unavailability of Australian batting stalwarts Steve Smith and David Warner has made India the front-runners to win the upcoming four-Test series Down Under, believes former stylish left-hander Vinod Kambli.

Here's why MCC dismissed Tendulkar's two pitch theory...

Here's why MCC dismissed Tendulkar's two pitch theory...

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

The Marylebone Cricket Club's World Cricket Committee said they are not in favour of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's suggestion of experimenting with two pitches in domestic cricket to aid in preparing the Indian team for overseas Test matches.

Shoaib Malik retires as Pakistan show promise for future

Shoaib Malik retires as Pakistan show promise for future

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Pakistan's emerging talent gave a glimpse of the future on a day one old warrior finally called time under the shadow of Old Father Time.

Nadal, Gauff nominated for Laureus awards

Nadal, Gauff nominated for Laureus awards

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal is in contention for the 'World Sportsman of the Year' award alongside six-time Formula 1 World champion Lewis Hamilton, six-time World MotoGP champion Marc Mrquez and six-time FIFA World Footballer of the Year Lionel Messi.

When things 'spin' out of Team India's control

When things 'spin' out of Team India's control

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

'Team India's strategy -- rather the lack of it -- boomeranged in the game against New Zealand. It's because of the T20 generation's lack of patience to counter spin,' feels Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com

What a memorable year for the women of Indian cricket!

What a memorable year for the women of Indian cricket!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The legend of Virat Kohli grew exponentially with his clinical decimation of rivals in a year during which the Indian women's team finally found love and acceptance in the cricket-crazy nation after an emotionally charged World Cup While 'King Kohli' geared up for a watershed next 18 months after nine straight Test series wins, mostly at home, the last six months witnessed Mithali Raj turn from women's cricket team captain into a brand.

Rahane to lead India for Zimbabwe ODIs, T20s; Dhoni, Kohli rested

Rahane to lead India for Zimbabwe ODIs, T20s; Dhoni, Kohli rested

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Ajinkya Rahane was chosen as captain of the depleted Indian team for the limited overs tour to Zimbabwe next month as the selectors decided to rest several seniors including Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli.

Tendulkar lone Indian in McCullum's all-time Test XI

Tendulkar lone Indian in McCullum's all-time Test XI

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian in former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum's all-time cricketing eleven, which is led by West Indian great Vivian Richards.

WATCH: Dhoni on the 2 BIG moments of his career

WATCH: Dhoni on the 2 BIG moments of his career

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

'There are a lot of uncertainties when it comes to cricket.'