News for 'Spirit of Cricket'

PIX: A Memorable World Cup for Afghanistan!

PIX: A Memorable World Cup for Afghanistan!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

A spirited Afghanistan upset Sri Lanka by seven wickets to continue their memorable campaign at World Cup 2023.

SEE: KKR pacer Starc generates bounce in warm-up game

SEE: KKR pacer Starc generates bounce in warm-up game

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Starc was bought by KKR ahead of IPL 2018 but an injury had ruled him out of that season.

T20 WC PIX: India rout Australia, enter semis unbeaten

T20 WC PIX: India rout Australia, enter semis unbeaten

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 1 match between India and Australia, at Gros Islet, St Lucia, on Monday.

How hockey team crushed mental hurdles in bronze-medal run

How hockey team crushed mental hurdles in bronze-medal run

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Harmanpreet said all of it helped when the team was faced with nervy situations like the the quarter-final against Britain, when they were reduced to 10 men for more than 40 minutes after Amit Rohidas was red-carded for dangerous play.

SEE: Kane Williamson joins forces with Shubman Gill

SEE: Kane Williamson joins forces with Shubman Gill

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Shubman Gill topped the IPL scoring charts in 2023 but his captaincy skills remain a question mark.

Back after 14 months! Rishabh Pant to lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024

Back after 14 months! Rishabh Pant to lead Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Pant will reclaim his captaincy role for the Delhi Capitals in the upcoming Indian Premier League season.

KKR-SRH Final: Gambhir's acumen vs Cummins's passion

KKR-SRH Final: Gambhir's acumen vs Cummins's passion

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Tactician par excellence Gautam Gambhir couldn't have envisaged a battle of brains with a more different kind of adversary than the smiling yet ruthless Pat Cummins as Kolkata Knight Riders face a spirited Sunrisers Hyderabad in a mega IPL final in Chennai on Sunday.

Ashwin endorses 'fighter' Gambhir for India coach

Ashwin endorses 'fighter' Gambhir for India coach

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Ashwin on Friday hailed Gautam Gambhir, the frontrunner to succeed Rahul Dravid as India's head coach, as a "fighter" and motivator par excellence

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.

Kohli feeds off criticism, says De Villiers

Kohli feeds off criticism, says De Villiers

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Kohli has amassed 708 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the season

'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.

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.

Has BCCI Rewarded Kuldeep Well?

Has BCCI Rewarded Kuldeep Well?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

'Kuldeep is perhaps one of the best in the world at the moment. He should have been promoted to Grade A.'

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.

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.

PHOTOS: Spinners take India to brink of victory in Ranchi

PHOTOS: Spinners take India to brink of victory in Ranchi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Chasing 192 for a victory that would fetch them an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series, India cruised to 40 for no loss at stumps on day three.

Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant Will Get Married On...

Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant Will Get Married On...

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Meanwhile, the grand pre-shaadi celebrations continue.

SEE: SRK, Shahid, Sidharth light up WPL 2024

SEE: SRK, Shahid, Sidharth light up WPL 2024

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Shah Rukh Khan lit up the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the electrifying opening ceremony of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 in Bengaluru

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.

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.

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

'Shreyas will definitely fight, perform'

'Shreyas will definitely fight, perform'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

'Knowing Shreyas, I don't think it will affect him.'

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.

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

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.

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.

Lorgat defends abolishing runners in cricket

Lorgat defends abolishing runners in cricket

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat defended scrapping the provision of runners in international cricket on Thursday, saying batsmen were not using the system in the right spirit.

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.

'Rahul will be rewarded with a T20 World Cup slot if...'

'Rahul will be rewarded with a T20 World Cup slot if...'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

If KL Rahul leads Lucknow Super Giants to their maiden IPL title, he will automatically be rewarded with a spot in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, reckons head coach Justin Langer, who wants his team's national hopefuls to "concentrate" on doing well for the franchise first.

How CSK's Faith In Gaikwad Paid Off

How CSK's Faith In Gaikwad Paid Off

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

'It was the confidence of staying with CSK for a year or two at least that helped me a lot and go out there and play my expressive game.'

Ready For Mr & Mrs Mahi?

Ready For Mr & Mrs Mahi?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'There is no cringe shot in the film which could give me a sleepless night.'

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.

BJP lacks team spirit: Mahajan

BJP lacks team spirit: Mahajan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

"I think when all of us, including myself, work as a team and the tussle for the party presidentship ends, we will perform well," he said.

Catches Win Matches!

Catches Win Matches!

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Rinku's catch the star of the match!

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 2, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 2, 2024

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paralympics, in Paris, on Monday, September 2.

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.

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

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

Rain doesn't dampen Team India's spirit

Rain doesn't dampen Team India's spirit

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The first day of the tour game between India and Cricket Australia XI was abandoned without a ball being bowled here at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

PCB chief blames lack of spirit for defeat

PCB chief blames lack of spirit for defeat

Rediff.com13 May 2004

PCB chief Sharyar Khan said cohesion and spirit were missing in the team after the one-day series against India.