News for 'Spirit of Cricket'

Run out controversy: MCC backs India women's team

Run out controversy: MCC backs India women's team

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the guardians of the laws of cricket, stamped its seal of approval on Deepti Sharma's run out of Charlotte Dean at the non-striker's end which saw India win the third women's ODI against England at Lord's.

Your OTT Planner For Diwali Hols

Your OTT Planner For Diwali Hols

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives you options from all the action promised on OTT this week.

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.

Can India Reverse 2019 Semis Defeat?

Can India Reverse 2019 Semis Defeat?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

India face a replay of their 2019 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, while South Africa are set for a tough Australian challenge as the semi-final line-ups was confirmed on Saturday.

Maxwell plays sizzling knock on return from injury; strengthens chances for India ODI series

Maxwell plays sizzling knock on return from injury; strengthens chances for India ODI series

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Returning after a long injury lay-off, Glenn Maxwell hammered a sizzling half-century and make a strong case for his selection for the upcoming India ODI series.

MCC takes action: Suspends 3 members over altercations

MCC takes action: Suspends 3 members over altercations

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

MCC suspends 3 members after Lord's Long Room incident with Australian players

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

800 gets so lost in celebrating its grand subject that it forgets something pretty elementary: Cricket is a team sport!, notes Sreehari Nair.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara impresses with 17th double ton

Ranji Trophy: Pujara impresses with 17th double ton

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday

Was always preparing for bowling 10 overs in the World Cup: Bumrah

Was always preparing for bowling 10 overs in the World Cup: Bumrah

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

After spending 11 months away from the game, a fit-again Jasprit Bumrah is back hungrier than ever and says he is ready to bowl long spells for India in the Asia Cup and subsequent ODI World Cup at home.

Maxwell to return after injury lay-off; could play India ODIs

Maxwell to return after injury lay-off; could play India ODIs

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Following a serious injury lay-off, Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will assess his fitness at club side Fitzroy-Doncaster's fixture this weekend.

Irani Trophy: Saurashtra delay inevitable vs Rest of India with spirited batting show

Irani Trophy: Saurashtra delay inevitable vs Rest of India with spirited batting show

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Rest of India remained firm favourites to win the Irani Cup match in Rajkot

Windies must draw on Headingley spirit, says Simmons

Windies must draw on Headingley spirit, says Simmons

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

West Indies coach Phil Simmons says his side cannot afford the batting debacles that have often undermined their tours of England when the series starts behind closed doors next week. The first of three Tests begins at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton next Wednesday and Simmons says making sure they are mentally ready is the most important task.

'Sport on TV can lift spirits during coronavirus lockdown'

'Sport on TV can lift spirits during coronavirus lockdown'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

England's limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan says giving fans the chance to watch live cricket on television, even if the matches took place without spectators, would help boost morale during the coronavirus pandemic. The England and Wales Cricket Board has suspended all professional cricket until May 28 but is looking at the possibility of playing internationals behind closed doors.

IPL 2024: Gambhir reunites with SRK at KKR!

IPL 2024: Gambhir reunites with SRK at KKR!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Gautam Gambhir returned to Kolkata Knight Riders as the mentor.

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Delhi Capitals join hands with Satya Nadella to own MLC team in US

We need to be more disciplined and meticulous with our execution: Dravid

We need to be more disciplined and meticulous with our execution: Dravid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope embodied England's 'Bazball' making a 196 filled with sweeps, reverse sweeps and reverse scoops during the first Test, and India head coach Rahul Dravid admitted they will have to counter the unorthodox approach to make a comeback into the series.

IPL PHOTOS: Spirited KKR down Royals to end losing run

IPL PHOTOS: Spirited KKR down Royals to end losing run

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders outclassed Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets to snap their five-match losing streak in the IPL 2022 match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.

Pick Your India Team For New Zealand Semi-Final

Pick Your India Team For New Zealand Semi-Final

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Will India retain the same playing XI?

Rampaging Australia face Bangladesh in inconsequential tie

Rampaging Australia face Bangladesh in inconsequential tie

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Pat Cummins and Co. stormed into the semi-finals on the back of one of the greatest ODI innings played by Glenn Maxwell. The all-rounder battled cramps to smash an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls to lift Australia from a precarious 91 for seven to the victory target of 292 against Afghanistan.

World Cup 2023: 7 Memorable Moments

World Cup 2023: 7 Memorable Moments

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

A look at 7 memorable moments of World Cup 2023.

'I'd do it again, Carey on controversial Bairstow dismissal

'I'd do it again," Carey on controversial Bairstow dismissal

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey has said he would not hesitate to repeat his controversial stumping of England's Jonny Bairstow should a similar opportunity arise.

Can Sri Lanka deny Pakistan spot in Asia Cup final vs India?

Can Sri Lanka deny Pakistan spot in Asia Cup final vs India?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

An injury-hit Pakistan will have the tough task of taming a high-spirited Sri Lanka when they lock horns in a virtual semi-final match in the Asia Cup 2023 match on Thursday.

Ramdin charged with conduct contrary to spirit of the game

Ramdin charged with conduct contrary to spirit of the game

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday charged West Indies' Denesh Ramdin for conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game during a Champions Trophy match against Pakistan but the wicket-keeper batsman has pleaded not guilty and faces a hearing on Monday.

Pant is ICC's Emerging Cricketer of 2018

Pant is ICC's Emerging Cricketer of 2018

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Rishabh Pant is the first Indian wicket-keeper to score a Test century in England, and equalled the record for the most catches taken in a Test, with 11 in Adelaide in December.

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Jonny Bairstow's 'controversial dismissal' on the final Day of the second Ashes Test at the Lord's has left the cricketing world divided.

PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi, Tendulkar's shout out to Team India!

PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi, Tendulkar's shout out to Team India!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

'You have all the qualities to become a world champion.'

Cook says teams have duty to play Ashes in 'right spirit'

Cook says teams have duty to play Ashes in 'right spirit'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

England captain Alastair Cook has said that teams have a duty to play the Ashes series in the right spirit.

The mystery behind Afghanistan's shock loss to Sri Lanka

The mystery behind Afghanistan's shock loss to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott said his team were unaware of the run rate calculations during his team's shocking two-run loss against Sri Lanka.

Ranji Trophy: MP sneak past Andhra to make semis

Ranji Trophy: MP sneak past Andhra to make semis

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches played on Monday.

Williamson hails Rashid's brilliance, Sunrisers's fighting spirit

Williamson hails Rashid's brilliance, Sunrisers's fighting spirit

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Skipper Kane Williamson hailed the fighting spirit of Sunrisers Hyderabad while praising star Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan's all-round brilliance which earned them a 14-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League and a place in Sunday's final.

Reliving Glory: India's thrilling win in 2002 Natwest

Reliving Glory: India's thrilling win in 2002 Natwest

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Indian cricket team achieved an extraordinary victory on foreign soil by defeating a formidable England

Shakib quits MCC world cricket committee following anti-corruption suspension

Shakib quits MCC world cricket committee following anti-corruption suspension

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Shakib accepted charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code and therefore does not have the right to appeal against the punishment, which could have been a maximum of five years.

Why Dhoni's a special captain?

Why Dhoni's a special captain?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

"We were used to seeing that from Dhoni but even those little touches of his where he makes a fielder, a player feel 7 feet tall, are the touches that make him stand out from the other."

Mithali and Co celebrate Holi in Auckland

Mithali and Co celebrate Holi in Auckland

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

India play Australia for their next ICC Women's World Cup match in Auckland on Saturday. India have so far won two of the four matches they've played.

'We never took any tension, we played the game as it came'

'We never took any tension, we played the game as it came'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'Kapil had faith in his team and the team had faith in its captain.'

Ghoomer Trailer: Balki Magic At Play

Ghoomer Trailer: Balki Magic At Play

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

While the trailer gives away a major chunk of the film's plot, it still intrigues us.

ODI World Cup Qualifiers: Netherlands secure passage to India!

ODI World Cup Qualifiers: Netherlands secure passage to India!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Bas de Leede struck a superb 123 as Netherlands sealed qualification for the 50-over Cricket World Cup in India.

MI Coach Praises SKY's Courage

MI Coach Praises SKY's Courage

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

'He meets me in the bathroom and says, "Coach, actually I want to bat 4." For me, that's not shying away from anything.'

Time for everyone to move on and concentrate on this game: Root

Time for everyone to move on and concentrate on this game: Root

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

England batter Joe Root feels that it is time for the team to move on from Jonny Bairstow's stumping fiasco and focus on the game that lies ahead of them.

Can Sri Lanka pip India to WTC final?

Can Sri Lanka pip India to WTC final?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Sri Lanka, who are third in the WTC rankings behind already qualified Australia and India, will need to beat New Zealand 2-0.