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Cricket Buzz: Richardson's World Cup hope gets boost

Cricket Buzz: Richardson's World Cup hope gets boost

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The 22-year-old completed only half his quota of overs in Sunday's second one-day international against Pakistan in Sharjah before he was forced off the field having dislocated his bowling shoulder when trying to save a boundary.

Bowler is not the villain here: MCC

Bowler is not the villain here: MCC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The MCC once again clarified that if a bowler attempts to run out a batsman at the non-striker's end, the bowler was well within his rights and it was the batter who was at fault.

Pakistan give a strong reply on Day 2

Pakistan give a strong reply on Day 2

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

James Anderson nearly got Abdullah caught behind on 64 but replays confirmed the ball had touched the ground before nestling in the glove of a diving Ollie Pope.

Afghan, Pakistan Fans Clash In Sharjah

Afghan, Pakistan Fans Clash In Sharjah

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

'You can't control the emotions of the crowd and such incidents happened in the world of cricket.'

Actor Stephen Fry is new MCC president

Actor Stephen Fry is new MCC president

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Speaking in November last year, his address followed Azeem Rafiq's allegations that he had been a victim of institutional racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club.

Aus coach slams McCullum: Sparks fly in Ashes showdown!

Aus coach slams McCullum: Sparks fly in Ashes showdown!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

McDonald 'disappointed' with McCullum's comment post Bairstow dismissal

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.

The Stars Who Steered India To WTC Final

The Stars Who Steered India To WTC Final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The key performers who guided India to their second successive WTC final.

PIX: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's day out at IPL

PIX: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's day out at IPL

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin enjoyed some time off from his busy schedule as he watched the IPL 2023 match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings on Sunday.

How India quelled New Zealand challenge in semis

How India quelled New Zealand challenge in semis

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Virat Kohli's World record 50th ODI hundred, a scintillating century by Shreyas Iyer and Mohammed Shami's brilliant pace bowling powered the hosts past New Zealand in the first semi-final with a 70-run victory at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Images: Nervy India overcome spirited Dutch

Images: Nervy India overcome spirited Dutch

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Images from the World Cup match between India and the Netherlands being played in New Delhi.

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.

England have the spirit to hit back: Vaughan

England have the spirit to hit back: Vaughan

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Former captain Michael Vaughan backed England to bounce back from the bitter loss in Chennai, saying that Kevin Pietersen and his men have the "bulldog spirit" to square the Test series against India in Mohali. Vaughan admitted that the six-wicket loss in Chennai was a bitter pill to swallow, considering the way England dominated most part of the match.

England win Multan thriller to clinch series in Pakistan

England win Multan thriller to clinch series in Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Pakistan looked in the hunt before being all out for 328 in the second session on day four of the contest.

How sense of humour can help bowlers in T20 cricket

How sense of humour can help bowlers in T20 cricket

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

In an unforgiving format like T20, Kings XI Punjab's England pace bowler Chris Jordan feels having a good sense of humour goes a long way in dealing with the extreme pressure of bowling in the death overs.

Findings of Cricket Australia ball-tampering investigation

Findings of Cricket Australia ball-tampering investigation

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The key finding from the investigation was that prior knowledge of the incident was confined to three players, Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.

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

Jadeja fined for applying cream on finger

Jadeja fined for applying cream on finger

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Ravindra Jadeja was on Saturday fined 25 per cent of his match fee for applying cream on the swollen index finger of his bowling hand without taking permission from the on-field umpires on Day 1 of the match.

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

There was a huge uproar in the Commonwealth Games gold medal match after Australia cricketer Tahlia McGrath was allowed to play the T20 final against India on Sunday despite testing positive for COVID-19.

Why India Must Be Wary Of Kiwis!

Why India Must Be Wary Of Kiwis!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Since the start of the century, India have made it to two finals and two semis in five ODI World Cups but have just ONE title to show for. It's high time to end that barren run!

Chuni-da brought over a 'sense of fitness' from football to cricket

Chuni-da brought over a 'sense of fitness' from football to cricket

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Former Indian international cricketer Dilip Doshi, who played Ranji Trophy for Bengal, hailed late former Indian football team captain Subimal (Chuni) Goswami as the man who brought a 'sense of fitness' over from football to cricket. Goswami had led the Indian football team to the gold medal in the 1962 Asian Games, while he also went on to captain Bengal in the Ranji Trophy including the final against Mumbai in 1971-72.

Australia host SA with 'sandpaper-gate' wound yet to heal

Australia host SA with 'sandpaper-gate' wound yet to heal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The report into the investigation has not been made publicly available, with CA citing confidentiality, and the information vacuum has been filled by speculation and innuendo as the years rolled on.

Is Hardik The New Dhoni?

Is Hardik The New Dhoni?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Hardik's calm demeanour on the field as captain reminds many of Captain Cool Mahendra Singh Dhoni, whom the Baroda all-rounder considers one of his mentors.

Ashes: Root expects Bairstow to be fired up at Headingley

Ashes: Root expects Bairstow to be fired up at Headingley

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'I'm sure he will want to entertain the local crowd. I think it is set up nicely for him, but you have still got to go and do it.'

Rishabh Pant to attend Delhi Capitals' first home game

Rishabh Pant to attend Delhi Capitals' first home game

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

He might also sit in the dug-out if the franchise can secure requisite permission from the BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit

Jemimah Rodrigues to play in the Hundred for Northern Superchargers

Jemimah Rodrigues to play in the Hundred for Northern Superchargers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has signed a last-minute deal to play for Northern Superchargers in the upcoming Hundred tournament in England, replacing Australia's Heather Graham.

'Australia's selection has been awfully inconsistent, irrational'

'Australia's selection has been awfully inconsistent, irrational'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

After Australian fell to two back-to-back crushing losses against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar series, former skipper Ian Chappell slammed the visitor's team selection.

ICC World Cup PIX: Australia beat South Africa; seal final date with India

ICC World Cup PIX: Australia beat South Africa; seal final date with India

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Images from the second semifinal between Australia and South Africa in the ongoing ICC Men's ODI World Cup at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.

REWIND! No, Mankad didn't cheat on December 13, 1947...

REWIND! No, Mankad didn't cheat on December 13, 1947...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

For the past 75 years, one of India's greatest all-rounder's name is repeatedly dragged whenever a batter wilfully tries to steal yards at non-striker's end and is legally run out.

Ghoomer Review: Winner With A Lot Of Heart

Ghoomer Review: Winner With A Lot Of Heart

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Ghoomer is an efficient crowd-pleaser that puts a lump in the throat, a tear in the eyes, and a smile on the face, all at the same time, applauds Mayur Sanap.

Did Rahul Go To Sleep In The Final Overs?

Did Rahul Go To Sleep In The Final Overs?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

One wondered whether Rahul had gone to sleep for a few overs as the situation came down to 12 from the final over.

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.

1st Test: India to go on the offensive against Bangladesh in opener

1st Test: India to go on the offensive against Bangladesh in opener

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Rahul expects talisman Virat Kohli to be in high spirits after the former captain smashed a century in their win in the third ODI.

Delhi Capitals' All Heart Gesture For Rishabh Pant

Delhi Capitals' All Heart Gesture For Rishabh Pant

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

'Always in our dugout. Always in our team.'

Warne would have done terrific job as Eng coach: Ponting

Warne would have done terrific job as Eng coach: Ponting

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'I know he's done a bit of it in The Hundred (with the London Spirit) but having someone like Shane Warne to take over the England cricket team now he would have done a great job.'

World Cup: Pakistan eager to fine-tune concerns in opener against Netherlands

World Cup: Pakistan eager to fine-tune concerns in opener against Netherlands

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Pakistan would be desperate to plug the gaping holes and hope their star players regain form when they open their World Cup campaign against a free spirited Netherlands in Hyderabad on Friday.

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra, from underdogs to champions

Ranji Trophy: Saurashtra, from underdogs to champions

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Saurashtra have never had it better in Indian domestic cricket's rich history, having won their second Ranji Trophy title in three seasons

Maxwell fractures leg in 'freak accident', might miss tour of India

Maxwell fractures leg in 'freak accident', might miss tour of India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Maxwell nderwent a surgery on Sunday after fracturing his left fibula at a friend's 50th birthday celebration.

Time for the Great Indian Cricket Carnival

Time for the Great Indian Cricket Carnival

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

This edition of the league will bear special significance with the mega ODI World Cup starting only two and half weeks after the final on May 12. In 2011 and 2015, the World Cup was held before the IPL and this is the first time that it will be held post the tournament.

Afghanistan pull off stunning 69-run win vs England

Afghanistan pull off stunning 69-run win vs England

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Afghanistan dismissed England for 215 to create one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.