News for 'Spirit of Cricket Award'

Ambitious Afghanistan cricket set for next chapter...

Ambitious Afghanistan cricket set for next chapter...

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The journey of Afghan cricket from the refugee camps to World Cup is nothing short of a fairytale.

'Tied Test changed Australian cricket'

'Tied Test changed Australian cricket'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

'As a player, the biggest question you ask yourself is whether you are good enough to be on the same ground as Gavaskar, Dev, Border and company.'

Smith messages Kohli to check on him during COVID-19

Smith messages Kohli to check on him during COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

World No 1 Test batsman Steve Smith is looking forward to India's tour of Australia, saying he can't wait to play in the much-anticipated series which will be "incredibly special". Smith also spoke about his friendship with India captain Virat Kohli, describing him a "terrific guy".

Angry Ashwin hits back at KKR captain Morgan

Angry Ashwin hits back at KKR captain Morgan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

An angry Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday asked Eoin Morgan and Tim Southee to not use 'derogatory' words and lecture him on 'Spirit of Cricket' by taking a moral high ground after their on-field bust-up over an extra run during an IPL game.

Shahryar Khan upset with India's response to reviving cricket ties

Shahryar Khan upset with India's response to reviving cricket ties

Rediff.com23 May 2015

The PCB chairman Shahryar Khan has expressed disappointment over BCCI's lukewarm response to the resumption of the bilateral ties between the two countries.

New ICC rules could deem reverse swing extinct

New ICC rules could deem reverse swing extinct

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

With the ICC finally terming it 'run out' and removing 'unfair play' in its rule book, the de-stigmatization of running players out at non-striker's has started.

U-19 PIX: Australia hand India another final heartbreak

U-19 PIX: Australia hand India another final heartbreak

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

A dominant Australian side produced a superb all-round performance to secure their fourth ICC Under-19 World Cup crown.

PHOTOS: How Ashwin, Iyer dashed Bangladesh's hopes

PHOTOS: How Ashwin, Iyer dashed Bangladesh's hopes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

India survived a batting collapse to edge Bangladesh by three wickets in the low-scoring second Test to complete a 2-0 series sweep in Mirpur, Dhaka, on Sunday.

Top Performers: This duo plotted KKR's great heist!

Top Performers: This duo plotted KKR's great heist!

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Varun Chakravarthy's superb bowling at the death and Andre Russell's fine all-round showing saw Kolkata Knight Riders stage a spectacular comeback to defeat a shell-shocked Sunrisers Hyderabad.

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.

Archer ready to be patient after injury return

Archer ready to be patient after injury return

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Archer spent 17 months on the sidelines with back and elbow injuries

India top Test rankings for 3rd year in a row

India top Test rankings for 3rd year in a row

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

India, who registered their first series victory in Australia at the turn of the year, finished with 116 points on the April 1 cut-off date, eight points ahead of New Zealand who finished second and took home $500,000.

ICC Teams of the Year: Ashwin lone Indian in Test team, Kohli ODI skipper

ICC Teams of the Year: Ashwin lone Indian in Test team, Kohli ODI skipper

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

He is on an 18-match unbeaten streak as India's Test captain, but Virat Kohli was left out of the ICC Test Team of the Year.

How 'Mankaded' came into being

How 'Mankaded' came into being

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

When Vinoo Mankad ran out Bill Brown, he created cricketing history -- and eternal controversy.

PHOTOS: Shami, Kohli shine as India down NZ to go top

PHOTOS: Shami, Kohli shine as India down NZ to go top

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Skipper Rohit Sharma (46) led India's rollicking start but it was Kohli's fourth 50-plus score in five innings that helped to inflict on New Zealand their first defeat of the tournament.

Sindhu named 'Times Sportsperson of the Year'

Sindhu named 'Times Sportsperson of the Year'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Former India football captain Baichung Bhutia was given the Lifetime Achievement award, while hockey legend and three-time Olympic gold medallist Balbir Singh Sr was honoured with the Icon of the Century award.

Knighthood for Cook, Thomas and Southgate honoured

Knighthood for Cook, Thomas and Southgate honoured

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Former England captain Cook, 34, who retired from international cricket this year, was his country's most-capped Test player and record test run scorer.

IPL 2022: SKY unlikely to be available for MI's opener

IPL 2022: SKY unlikely to be available for MI's opener

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Surya is currently at the NCA doing his rehabilitation

Sri Lanka play under protest after being accused of ball tampering

Sri Lanka play under protest after being accused of ball tampering

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Sri Lanka's players refused to take the field on the third day of the match in St Lucia on Saturday, delaying the resumption of play for almost two hours, after umpires Aleem Dar and Ian Gould had changed the ball and awarded West Indies five penalty runs.

Harshal Patel sweeps IPL honours, including MVP

Harshal Patel sweeps IPL honours, including MVP

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Following is a list of individual honours that were awarded at the end of the 14th Indian Premier League.

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A look at how India have fared in their World Cup opening games.

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

40 must know nuggets about the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

WPL 2023: Devine confident of RCB's turnaround

WPL 2023: Devine confident of RCB's turnaround

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Despite three straight losses in the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League, Kiwi batter Sophie Devine remained confident of RCB's turnaround.

'Free ball' for bowlers: Check out Ashwin's suggestion

'Free ball' for bowlers: Check out Ashwin's suggestion

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Ravichandran Ashwin came up with an unique suggestion to stop batsmen from leaving their crease early, by awarding a 'free ball' for bowlers similar to the 'free hit' delivery which is given to batsmen when the bowlers overstep.

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

There are many interesting facts and stats about Dhoni's fabulous career.

New Zealand players still hurting from WC loss

New Zealand players still hurting from WC loss

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'It is one of those things that every day, often, you are having small conversations about it'

Was Rohit right in not recalling Mitchell after DRS error?

Was Rohit right in not recalling Mitchell after DRS error?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

TV replays clearly showed there was a clear inside edge and a huge spot on the hotspot could also be detected as the ball passed the bat but Daryl Mitchell was still given out by third umpire Shaun Haig.

Watch: ICC honours for Kohli, Smith

Watch: ICC honours for Kohli, Smith

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Kohli, who also led India to the top of the world's Test rankings during the period, received the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, which team mate Ravichandran Ashwin had won last year.

Sri Lanka's Chandimal charged with ball-tampering

Sri Lanka's Chandimal charged with ball-tampering

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The same charge was levelled against Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft who was caught on camera rubbing a piece of sandpaper on the ball against South Africa in March.

Fans await the real IPL action after star-studded opening ceremony

Fans await the real IPL action after star-studded opening ceremony

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League's eighth edition turned out to be a starry affair. Heavy rain failed to dampen the spirit of Kolkata as a dazzling Bollywood-awards style opening ceremony kick-started the gala cricket show.

BRAVO ! BRAVO! Simply amazing Team India

BRAVO ! BRAVO! Simply amazing Team India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

We asked you, dear readers to send in your congratulatory messages for the Indian team on their success Down Under. Here are your wishes for the team...

Bharat Ratna for Sachin Tendulkar

Bharat Ratna for Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

The Government has decided to confer the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award on eminent scientist Prof C.N.R.Rao and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar.

Soumitra Chatterjee: I don't have much faith in awards

Soumitra Chatterjee: I don't have much faith in awards

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

'No other actor in India was as lucky as me,' Soumitra Chatterjee tells Indrani Roy/ Rediff.com

Stokes returns to England line-up, Curran dropped

Stokes returns to England line-up, Curran dropped

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Ben Stokes will start the third Test for England against India at Trent Bridge on Saturday just four days after being cleared of affray.

'Shooter Dadi' Chandro Tomar dies due to COVID-19

'Shooter Dadi' Chandro Tomar dies due to COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Octogenarian shooter Chandro Tomar, nicknamed 'Shooter Dadi', died on Friday after battling COVID-19.

Aus-Zim match abandoned

Aus-Zim match abandoned

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

Rahane may replace Dhawan for first Australia ODI

Rahane may replace Dhawan for first Australia ODI

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

India vice-captain Rohit Sharma on Friday hinted that Ajinkya Rahane could be the one replacing his regular opening partner Shikhar Dhawan, who will miss the first three ODIs against Australia due to personal reasons.

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Tulsidas Balaram, who passed into the ages last week, was a member of the Indian football team which reached the semis at the Olympics and won an Asian Games gold medal.

Indian Sports Honours: Meet the winners

Indian Sports Honours: Meet the winners

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Milkha Singh, 92, best known as the 'Flying Sikh' and most remembered for finishing fourth in the 400m final in the 1960 Rome Olympic Games, was bestowed with the lifetime achievement award.