News for 'Spirit of Cricket'

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

'What If....'

'What If....'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

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

Marylebone Cricket Club releases first ever Laws of Cricket app

Marylebone Cricket Club releases first ever Laws of Cricket app

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The Marylebone Cricket Club has released a first ever Laws of Cricket app. Free to download, 'MCC Laws of Cricket' includes easily digestible explanations of each Law, new imagery and animations and a special Laws quiz.

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

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

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.

'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.

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'

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.'

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.

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.

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

Asia Cup Final: Can Sri Lanka upset India?

Asia Cup Final: Can Sri Lanka upset India?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Shanaka added that they would need to replicate their Super 4 performance against India if they wanted to have a chance of winning the Asia Cup.

IPL 2024 Auction: Watch Out For...

IPL 2024 Auction: Watch Out For...

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell from New Zealand. Travis Head from Australia. Gerald Coetzee from South Africa. Harry Brook from England.

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.

Kapil Dev's message to Rohit and Co

Kapil Dev's message to Rohit and Co

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Australia beat India by six wickets to win their 6th ICC World Cup title.

Pakistan square series with spirited win at Lord's

Pakistan square series with spirited win at Lord's

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Pakistan recovered from a terrible start to their day to complete a spirited victory in the fourth One-day International against England at Lord's on Monday.

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?

Good to see Team India's fighting spirit: PM Modi

Good to see Team India's fighting spirit: PM Modi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was no doubt disappointed after India's exit from World Cup in the semi-finals but claimed he was highly impressed with the fighting spirit the team showed in the nail-biting contest against New Zealand.

PIX: Netherlands stun Bangladesh with 87-run victory

PIX: Netherlands stun Bangladesh with 87-run victory

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Netherlands thrash Bangladesh by 87 runs and cause another upset in the World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday.

Take the game in the right spirit: Shoaib Malik

Take the game in the right spirit: Shoaib Malik

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

As cricket lovers keenly await the India-Pakistan World Cup semi-final clash, Pakistan's former captain Shoaib Malik on Tuesday said the game should be taken in the right spirit and not as if it is a battlefield.

'Verbal clash between Kohli and Paine in good spirits'

'Verbal clash between Kohli and Paine in good spirits'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The on-field verbal duel between rival captains Virat Kohli and Tim Paine has been one of the talking points of the second Test in Perth but Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood played it down, saying it was done in good spirits.

Malan's ton earns England series victory over New Zealand

Malan's ton earns England series victory over New Zealand

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Opener Dawid Malan hit a superb century before Moeen Ali grabbed four wickets as England beat New Zealand by 100 runs in the fourth One-Day International on Friday for a 3-1 series victory.

The future of Indian cricket is bright: Gavaskar

The future of Indian cricket is bright: Gavaskar

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'Young India has shown the way. Young India is showing that they are not afraid. What a win, what a magnificent win'

Shakib steers B'desh to victory amid 'time out' drama

Shakib steers B'desh to victory amid 'time out' drama

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, in New Delhi, on Monday.

Bairstow slams critics after big-hitting heroics in 4th Ashes Test

Bairstow slams critics after big-hitting heroics in 4th Ashes Test

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Jonny Bairstow slammed four sixes as he helped England post 592 all out in their first innings on Day 3, their highest Ashes innings total on home soil since 1985, giving the hosts a first innings lead of 275.

Gayle, Sehwag, Swann Dance Garba

Gayle, Sehwag, Swann Dance Garba

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Cricketing greats Chris Gayle, Virender Sehwag and Graeme Swann revelled in the festivities as they danced the Garba on the sidelines of the Legends League Cricket.

How Team India bounced back after World Cup heartbreak

How Team India bounced back after World Cup heartbreak

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

'You have to move on quickly in international cricket as we now have another important series coming up'

Sports taught me to compete in right spirit: Tendulkar

Sports taught me to compete in right spirit: Tendulkar

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

"Sports is something, which gives you a reason to smile. It is hence I am smiling in front of you," he said.

PM lauds Indian team spirit

PM lauds Indian team spirit

Rediff.com3 Mar 2003

"It was an excellent display of team spirit and togetherness by all members of the Indian cricket team," Vajpayee said in a letter to skipper Sourav Ganguly.

Wasn't nervous, very happy to be back, says Player-of-the-Match Bumrah

Wasn't nervous, very happy to be back, says Player-of-the-Match Bumrah

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Jasprit Bumrah grabbed the player-of-the-match award on his international return.

England's signal system within spirit of the game: Morgan

England's signal system within spirit of the game: Morgan

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

England's analyst Nathan Lemon placed a series of large numbers or letters on clipboards, that were visible from the field, meant to help Morgan in his decision-making as he led England to a series sweep in the T20Is over South Africa.