News for 'Spirit of Cricket'

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.

Lyon expects concussed Warner to be fit for third Test

Lyon expects concussed Warner to be fit for third Test

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Nathan Lyon said there was enough recovery time for Warner before the third Test beginning on March 1.

Politics will never curtail spirit of game: Sangakkara

Politics will never curtail spirit of game: Sangakkara

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kumar Sangakkara feels keeping the Sri Lankan players out of the Chennai matches in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League is not going to 'curtail' the spirit of the game.

'If Kohli says Test cricket is important, then people will listen to him'

'If Kohli says Test cricket is important, then people will listen to him'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

Former England captain David Gower feels that World Test Championship can revive the interest in the longest format among the fans if marketed in proper manner with practical tweaks.

What Rinku Is Teaching Dre Rus

What Rinku Is Teaching Dre Rus

Rediff.com4 May 2022

'Ompho is an emotion', KKR wrote on its Instagram page.

Sachin, Sehwag to be back in action soon

Sachin, Sehwag to be back in action soon

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Sehwag, Gambhir to lead Gujarat Giants and India Capitals in LLC

Ashes controversy: Moeen fined for using drying spray

Ashes controversy: Moeen fined for using drying spray

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Ali admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Andy Pycroft of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A look at how India have fared in their World Cup opening games.

Cricketers tweet: See what Kohli, Sehwag, Gambhir and more have to say!

Cricketers tweet: See what Kohli, Sehwag, Gambhir and more have to say!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Indian skipper Virat Kohli, on Monday, lauded ace sprinter Hima Das for winning five gold medals in a span of 20 days.

Australian team donates prize money to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Australian team donates prize money to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The funds revealed by Australian players will go towards programmes by UNICEF that support nutrition, healthcare, safe drinking water, education, and mental health services for 1.7 million vulnerable in-need children in the country.

Cricket's dressing room blues go back a long way

Cricket's dressing room blues go back a long way

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

'The dressing room is a precinct that abounds with all the complexities that make up human nature -- and the unpredictable consequences that can emerge from interpersonal relationships. 'A cursory study of cricket history throws up interesting (and some hugely surprising) examples of conflict between players from the same team,' says Ayaz Memon

IPL 2023: Seen Mumbai Indians Jersey?

IPL 2023: Seen Mumbai Indians Jersey?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The five-time champions unveiled the new jersey with a video that detailed the idea that went into coming up with the design for the kit. It celebrates the spirit of Mumbai, with elements that symbolise the great city, such as the famous Kaali Peeli (taxi) ride, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and that unmistakable skyline.

ICC hails successful debut for day/night Test cricket

ICC hails successful debut for day/night Test cricket

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

ICC Chief Executive David Richardson has hailed the successful debut of day/night Test cricket and expressed hope that more Boards will embrace the concept which can greatly enhance the traditional format of the game.

Team India is chock full of skilled players, says Bangar

Team India is chock full of skilled players, says Bangar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

There are four or five match winners in prime form, so, from a batting perspective, I feel the Indian team is in a better position. If you look at the bowling part, they (Pakistan) have the speed, they always had that, but the Indian team has the skill.

Angry Ashwin hits back at KKR captain Morgan

Angry Ashwin hits back at KKR captain Morgan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

An angry Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday asked Eoin Morgan and Tim Southee to not use 'derogatory' words and lecture him on 'Spirit of Cricket' by taking a moral high ground after their on-field bust-up over an extra run during an IPL game.

PHOTOS: How Ashwin, Iyer dashed Bangladesh's hopes

PHOTOS: How Ashwin, Iyer dashed Bangladesh's hopes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

India survived a batting collapse to edge Bangladesh by three wickets in the low-scoring second Test to complete a 2-0 series sweep in Mirpur, Dhaka, on Sunday.

We warned her multiple times: Deepti on controversial run out

We warned her multiple times: Deepti on controversial run out

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The dismissal reignited an intense debate over the 'spirit of the game'.

Axar Patel says in-form Virat is India's talisman

Axar Patel says in-form Virat is India's talisman

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

"Sometimes as a bowler, a batter is able to take his chances against you and get success. I saw videos with our bowling coach and my line and length were good, except for one ball. Sometimes, you get beat on good balls. But if you keep thinking about this, you will never make a comeback," he added.

Is Cricket Australia ensuring care for youngsters?

Is Cricket Australia ensuring care for youngsters?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Cowan says Australia needed to do more to look after the mental health of young players tossed out of the top level

Hayden proud of Team Pakistan despite defeat

Hayden proud of Team Pakistan despite defeat

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Hayden believes that the team's performance would improve by the time they travel to India for the 50-over World Cup.

Tom Moody backing Pakistan for the win

Tom Moody backing Pakistan for the win

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar spoke on who has the edge between Pakistan and England, he said, "I will probably back Pakistan because bowlers win tournaments and that is where Pakistan, with the kind of bowling attack that they have, I mean four quality quicks and they have the wrist spin, and if they require they also have the option of a left-arm spinner,"

'BCCI wielding too much power on world cricket'

'BCCI wielding too much power on world cricket'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding has slammed India for wielding its power on international cricket and dictating terms to the rest of the world.

Ashwin on battle with Morgan: It's not personal

Ashwin on battle with Morgan: It's not personal

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

He was referring to his Twitter posts after that game in which he asked Morgan and Tim Southee to not use "derogatory" words and lecture him on 'Spirit of Cricket' by taking a moral high ground.

Duleep Trophy: Mayank scores half-century as match hangs in balance

Duleep Trophy: Mayank scores half-century as match hangs in balance

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

After their batsmen's limp outing, North Zone bowlers produced a gritty effort to bowl out South Zone for 195 to give their team a slender advantage on Day 2 of the Duleep Trophy semifinals.

Warne lives on in every nook and cranny of Melbourne

Warne lives on in every nook and cranny of Melbourne

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

One fan has got a mural painted on the wall of his home in Dalgaty Lane as a mark of tribute. And little wonder, it is slowly turning into a tourist destination.

Who's Ponting to talk on spirit of game: Fletcher

Who's Ponting to talk on spirit of game: Fletcher

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Ricky Ponting's rant about England's alleged lack of respect for the spirit of the game rings hollow because Australia is the team which violates it most, said Ashes winning coach Duncan Fletcher.

Should Pant Open Against Bangladesh?

Should Pant Open Against Bangladesh?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Rishabh Pant could bring some much-needed firepower to the batting order.

Spirited Lankans look to get better of Aussies

Spirited Lankans look to get better of Aussies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

A woeful India out of the equation, Australia and Sri Lanka will battle it out in best-of-three finals with the spirited islanders well-equipped to upstage the hosts in the summit clashes starting on Sunday.

Pakistan cricketers turn to shrink for inspiration

Pakistan cricketers turn to shrink for inspiration

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The World Cup bound Pakistani cricketers will have two counselling sessions with a well-known sports psychologist before leaving for the World Cup.

Bowlers beware! High totals loom in T20 World Cup

Bowlers beware! High totals loom in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Cricket's shortest format is unapologetically batter-biased and bowlers, often cast as cannon-fodder, derive nearly as much delight from a dot ball as they would from a dismissal in one-dayers or Tests.

When Cauvery lost out to Cricket

When Cauvery lost out to Cricket

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Cauvery matters to Chennai-ites, but not at the cost of cricket, or its home team, or its favourite captain, reports A Ganesh Nadar after watching Tuesday night's zinger of a game between CSK and KKR.

We have to start stringing big partnerships: Mitchell Marsh

We have to start stringing big partnerships: Mitchell Marsh

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Still looking for their first win this season, Delhi Capitals all-rounder Mitchell Marsh said the batters needs to start putting up partnerships.

Govt's strong advisory to TV channels, mentions Pant's accident

Govt's strong advisory to TV channels, mentions Pant's accident

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

In an advisory to all private satellite channels, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting cited the coverage of the cricketer's car crash, airing of distressing images of dead bodies and thrashing of a five-year-old boy and said such reporting offended "good taste and decency".

Former cricket captain Kapil wins golf tournament

Former cricket captain Kapil wins golf tournament

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Former India cricket captain Kapil Dev won in the 60-64 individual age category in the Pune leg of AVT Champions tour.

How ICC plans to tackle corruption and doping in cricket

How ICC plans to tackle corruption and doping in cricket

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

It ensures participants are equipped with the information required to ensure the game remains clean and their careers do not suffer due to lack of knowledge.

Buttler, Moeen not in favour of running out batters at non-striker's end

Buttler, Moeen not in favour of running out batters at non-striker's end

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali said that running out a non-striker for backing too is not "their thing"

'Get him to Australia where the ball flies'

'Get him to Australia where the ball flies'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'Umran Malik is bowling at 150 km per hour. I mean when you have the best car in the world, and you leave it in the garage, then what's the point of having that car?'

Mithali's heartfelt tribute to longtime teammate Jhulan

Mithali's heartfelt tribute to longtime teammate Jhulan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Mithali, who called time on a glorious career in July, welcomed her contemporary and fast-bowling great Jhulan into the former cricketers' club.

Praise for Pant: When in trouble, call the Spiderman!

Praise for Pant: When in trouble, call the Spiderman!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The cricket world was in awe of India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant following his outstanding innings on Day 1 of the fifth Test against England, at Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham, on Friday.

T20 has changed cricket big time: Tendulkar

T20 has changed cricket big time: Tendulkar

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

At an event to announce ICC's partnership with MRF Tyres ahead of the World Twenty20 Championships in India between March and April, Tendulkar spoke about how the format has revolutionised the game. "T20 has changed the dynamics of cricket, the way it is played. For example, nobody thought that batters could play reverse sweeps off fast bowlers to short third-man stands. "It has changed cricket big time," Tendulkar said at the launch of the four-year partnership. "Spectators also enjoy watching T20. I believe it is a lighter format for someone who is not familiar with the game. It is the right dosage of cricket and excitement.