News for 'Spirit of Cricket'

Ashes: 'England playing CazBall not Bazball'

Ashes: 'England playing CazBall not Bazball'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Legendary pacer Glenn McGrath has slammed England for playing casual cricket against Australia in the ongoing Ashes.

IPL PIX: Jadeja's all-round show powers CSK to win

IPL PIX: Jadeja's all-round show powers CSK to win

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Ravindra Jadeja's superb all-rounder show powered Chennai Super Kings to a thumping 28-run victory against Punjab Kings.

PIX: Punjab Kings unveil new jersey in glitzy event

PIX: Punjab Kings unveil new jersey in glitzy event

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

With the clock ticking down fast for the upcoming IPL season, Punjab Kings launched their matchday jersey for the 17th edition of the glitzy league.

Report Card: Jaiswal 10/10, Ashwin 9/10, Jurel 9/10

Report Card: Jaiswal 10/10, Ashwin 9/10, Jurel 9/10

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

How India's players fared in the England series.

How ton-up Duckett led England's strong reply

How ton-up Duckett led England's strong reply

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Opener Ben Duckett smashed an 88-ball hundred to lead England's robust reply to India's first innings total of 445 on day two of the third Test in Rajkot on Friday.

'IPL can lift the spirits of the country'

'IPL can lift the spirits of the country'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Talking about the 2019 season, when the team reached the playoffs after a long gap, Parth Jindal gave credit to the Ricky Ponting-Sourav Ganguly duo that was at the helm of affairs.

Will Dutch players make a splash in IPL auction?

Will Dutch players make a splash in IPL auction?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

IPL contract will be next level for Netherlands players after WC show: Coach Ryan Cook

'300-run mark will be crossed in the IPL very soon'

'300-run mark will be crossed in the IPL very soon'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Dinesh Karthik said the 300-frontier will be breached in the IPL sooner rather than later.

Slinger Malinga announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Slinger Malinga announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Sri Lanka pace veteran Lasith Malinga on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after terrorising the world's best batsmen for over a decade and a half with his toe-crushing yorkers delivered from a low and distinct sling-arm action.

DC Vs LSG: Who Played Best Knock? Vote!

DC Vs LSG: Who Played Best Knock? Vote!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Did Jake Fraser-McGurk walk away with your vote?

U19 Final: India's captain reveals mistakes, rash shots

U19 Final: India's captain reveals mistakes, rash shots

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

We played rash shots, couldn't execute plans: Uday Saharan

Stoinis Or Wadhera? Who Gets Your Vote?

Stoinis Or Wadhera? Who Gets Your Vote?

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Marcus Stoinis struck a half-century as LSG picked up their sixth win of the season.

IPL 2023 Final Takes a Raincheck

IPL 2023 Final Takes a Raincheck

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Cricket enthusiasts remain hopeful that the rain god will show mercy on Monday, allowing the players to showcase their skills and spectators to relish the IPL 2023 final.

'It got a bit too close for comfort'

'It got a bit too close for comfort'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'Wicket was good. 277 no matter how bad or good you bowl, if the opposition has to score that much, they have batted well.'

Ahmedabad cops to hold Hindu-Muslim cricket matches in sensitive areas

Ahmedabad cops to hold Hindu-Muslim cricket matches in sensitive areas

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Aiming to spread the message of communal harmony, peace and team spirit, the Ahmedabad Police will organise cricket tournaments in communally-sensitive areas in the old city ahead of Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra on July 1, a police officer said on Monday.

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Let's delve into the world of IPL 2024 and meet the captains who are ready to leave their mark on cricket's biggest stage.

Pakistan shuffle squad ahead of Asia Cup

Pakistan shuffle squad ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Pakistan, co-hosts of the Asia Cup, will take on Nepal in the tournament opener in Multan on Wednesday and will be in high spirits after their whitewash of Afghanistan.

Sheetal Devi, Shubman Gill Join Forces

Sheetal Devi, Shubman Gill Join Forces

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

In a unique convergence of champions, cricketer Shubman Gill and exceptional archer Sheetal Devi came together to celebrate the triumphs of Asian Games heroes

'Farmers are our Annadata'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.

'What If....'

'What If....'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

S Badrinath stirred speculation by sharing a photoshopped image of Rohit Sharma in a CSK jersey.

Yuvraj moves from cricket to fast lane

Yuvraj moves from cricket to fast lane

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

An ardent fan of F1 driver, Max Verstappen, Yuvraj keenly follows the Scuderia Ferrari Formula1 team.

Bairstow runout: Stokes, Broad vent as Ashwin backs Carey

Bairstow runout: Stokes, Broad vent as Ashwin backs Carey

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Senior Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Alex Carey's decision to run out a wandering Jonny Bairstow on the final day of the second Ashes Test.

Ashwin 'Mankading' Buttler within Laws of Cricket: MCC

Ashwin 'Mankading' Buttler within Laws of Cricket: MCC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

The Marylebone Cricket Club, custodians of the laws of cricket, on Tuesday, said Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was under no obligation to warn Jos Buttler before 'Mankading' him in the Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur.

Hardik's candid review: How India's strategy backfired

Hardik's candid review: How India's strategy backfired

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Despite the missed opportunity to take the lead in the five-match series, Pandya showcased a composed and optimistic outlook for the Indian cricket team.

Team India's Jet, Set And Go!

Team India's Jet, Set And Go!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

The Indian team appeared in high spirits as they departed Barbados.

If like me, this generation had hunger we will have more medals: Mary Kom

If like me, this generation had hunger we will have more medals: Mary Kom

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Six-time world champion boxer MC Mary Kom feels the new generation of athletes is not hungry enough like her to achieve success and gets satisfied with just one big achievement.

How South Africa raised the bar at the World Cup

How South Africa raised the bar at the World Cup

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

South Africa's sizzling top six set the standard at World Cup

GT Vs LSG: Who Batted Best? Vote!

GT Vs LSG: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Lucknow Super Giants picked up their first-ever win over the Gujarat Titans.

Australia hails Cummins in 'rope-a-dope' win over England

Australia hails Cummins in 'rope-a-dope' win over England

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Australian media hailed Pat Cummins' batting heroics as the final blow of a "rope-a-dope" strategy that delivered a thrilling two-wicket win over England

PIX: KKR unveil new match jersey for IPL 2024

PIX: KKR unveil new match jersey for IPL 2024

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

'I did not make Kolkata Knight Riders successful, it was KKR that made me a successful leader.'

Cummins, Warner's Xmas Postcards

Cummins, Warner's Xmas Postcards

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

The Australian skipper celebrated Christmas with wife Becky Boston and their son Albie.

Important that you play in spirit of the game, says Dravid

Important that you play in spirit of the game, says Dravid

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Former captain Rahul Dravid says the spirit of the game has become more "relevant and important" in the wake of the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal that plunged Indian cricket into a credibility crisis.

Mathews blasts 'disgraceful' Shakib in 'timeout' drama

Mathews blasts 'disgraceful' Shakib in 'timeout' drama

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Angelo Mathews criticised Bangladesh's decision to dismiss him via a 'time out' as 'disgraceful'

U19 World Cup: Australia edge out Pakistan; to meet India in final

U19 World Cup: Australia edge out Pakistan; to meet India in final

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Tom Straker's six-wicket haul and Harry Dixon's fifty inspired Australia to a tense one-wicket victory over brave Pakistan in the semifinal in Benoni on Thursday, setting up their ICC Under-19 World Cup final against defending champions India.

Thought of going on that field and saying 'enough is enough': Donald on Shakib's timed-out appeal

Thought of going on that field and saying 'enough is enough': Donald on Shakib's timed-out appeal

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Bangladesh bowling coach Allan Donald was disappointed with Shakib al Hasan's appeal that saw Angelo Mathews 'timed-out'.

Cricketing connect between Amarinder, Imran

Cricketing connect between Amarinder, Imran

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Imran's uncle Jahangir Khan had played for Patiala, then captained by the Punjab CM's father.

RCB Vs SRH: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

RCB Vs SRH: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

It rained fours and sixes in Bengaluru as a total of 549 runs were scored -- the highest aggregate in a T20 match.

India's women rewrite history; clinch 1st Test win vs Australia

India's women rewrite history; clinch 1st Test win vs Australia

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

India secured its inaugural victory against Australia in women's Test cricket at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium

Broad pockets fifer as hosts take control at Lord's

Broad pockets fifer as hosts take control at Lord's

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Hosts England dominated the proceedings to take control at the end of Day 1 over visitors Ireland at Lord's.

Jadeja Or Chahar? Who Bowled Better?

Jadeja Or Chahar? Who Bowled Better?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Jadeja, Chahar, Harshal, Tushar, Mitchell... Who gets your vote?