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On this Day: Birth of a chess legend; India lift Asia Cup

On this Day: Birth of a chess legend; India lift Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Garry Kasparov hated losing but in defeat, to an "alien opponent" incapable of fear or the faintest flicker of emotion, the youngest of chess champions and greatest of grandmasters made history. He became a grandmaster at 17 and world champion at 22 in 1985 when the charismatic youngster beat Soviet establishment hero Anatoly Karpov.

The Birdman's Catch of IPL 2020

The Birdman's Catch of IPL 2020

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

It was not an easy catch as it was moving away from the 'keeper towards his left. DK leapt wide and plucked the ball from mid-air with two fingers.

India look at young guns to take their legacy forward after WC heartbreak

India look at young guns to take their legacy forward after WC heartbreak

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

An expressionless Virat Kohli gave a quick handshake and hug to an equally expressionless Shubman Gill before going to collect his runners-up medal. It was the most poignant moment of a teary Sunday night for the Indian cricket team.

I am not jealous of you: Harbhajan tells Ashwin

I am not jealous of you: Harbhajan tells Ashwin

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Veteran India off- pinner Harbhajan Singh on Tuesday rejected the perception that he is jealous of Ravinchandran Ashwin, saying the Tamil Nadu bowler is a "legend in making".

Warne's death a 'personal loss': Dravid

Warne's death a 'personal loss': Dravid

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Dravid said the Australian spin legend will be remembered as long as the game is played.

ICC ODI World Cup Trophy tour launched in stratospheric fashion!

ICC ODI World Cup Trophy tour launched in stratospheric fashion!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy Tour kicked off in spectacular style, launching 120,000 feet above the Earth.

Why Yuvraj Singh is an ODI legend

Why Yuvraj Singh is an ODI legend

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta brings all Yuvraj Singh's numbers from different formats of cricket.

Gehraiyaan Effect? Deepika Is Stunning!

Gehraiyaan Effect? Deepika Is Stunning!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Anushka is a busy mom... What's Nandita Das doing with Kapil Sharma? Sudhir Mishra signs Bhumi and Nawaz...

In Numbers: M S Dhoni's glorious career

In Numbers: M S Dhoni's glorious career

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers on the ceicketing legend.

12 years ago India discovered its 'trophy collector'

12 years ago India discovered its 'trophy collector'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

In 2007 MS Dhoni embarked on his journey as India's captain, forever altering the landscape of cricket in this fervent nation.

PIX: Ganguly inaugurates cricket-themed restaurant in Kolkata

PIX: Ganguly inaugurates cricket-themed restaurant in Kolkata

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The restaurant displays more than 100 cricket memorabilia, including signatures of legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and other prominent cricketers.

The legend of Martin Crowe

The legend of Martin Crowe

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The cricketing life of Martin Crowe, who passed into the ages on March 3.

Pujara Has More Double Tons Than Anyone Else This Century

Pujara Has More Double Tons Than Anyone Else This Century

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara's double century on debut for Sussex was the 14th of his first class career -- the most for any cricketer since the beginning of the 21st century.

Kapil supports desi Rep nominee for Virginia LG position

Kapil supports desi Rep nominee for Virginia LG position

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A successful businessman, Ahluwalia, if elected, would be the first Indian American to be elected to a high position in the state of Virginia.

'Kohli is a very pro-active Test skipper looking to make things happen'

'Kohli is a very pro-active Test skipper looking to make things happen'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Lauding Virat Kohli for leading India to a historic series win against Sri Lanka legend Sunil Gavaskar has said that the young captain has shown early signs of great leadership with his "pro-active" approach.

Pant banking on Shastri's tips to bounce back in IPL

Pant banking on Shastri's tips to bounce back in IPL

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Indian team's head coach Ravi Shastri gave the young wicketkeeper-batsman tips to work on specific skill sets ahead of the 11th edition of Indian Premier League.

Cup Extras: Murali to raise funds for war-ravaged Lankans

Cup Extras: Murali to raise funds for war-ravaged Lankans

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan plans to travel the world and raise funds to build a sports complex for war-ravaged civilians in his country.

Pant steals show on Day 1 of Kohli's 100th Test

Pant steals show on Day 1 of Kohli's 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, at Mohali, on Friday.

Painful, unbearable: Tendulkar takes a walk down memory lane

Painful, unbearable: Tendulkar takes a walk down memory lane

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Sachin Tendulkar has revealed he had to manage the recurrence of a painful, decade-old toe injury during India's tour of Australia.

We can win World Cup this time: Muralitharan

We can win World Cup this time: Muralitharan

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan on Thursday posed faith in his teammates to repeat the 1996 World Cup winning feat as the strong sub-continental contenders geared up for the quadrennial extravaganza.

When Team India froze in big finals

When Team India froze in big finals

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

While winning four major finals, India have finished on the losing side in the finals on four occasions.

How The IPL CHANGED My Life

How The IPL CHANGED My Life

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'The IPL was a big learning for me that whatever you do at this level, you should be confident about yourself.'

Warne gave me huge platform during first IPL: Jadeja

Warne gave me huge platform during first IPL: Jadeja

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Shane Warne's belief in Jadeja's ability made him an instant hit among fans.

It's World Cup glory, not records, that matters: Rohit

It's World Cup glory, not records, that matters: Rohit

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Rohit Sharma is in the process of rewriting the record books but the India opener insists he will not be satisfied unless he lifts the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup at Lord's next Sunday.

McGrath inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

McGrath inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath was inducted into the International Cricket Council's Hall of Fame on Thursday, making him its 68th male member.

Gambhir hails India's 'greatest match-winner'

Gambhir hails India's 'greatest match-winner'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

On the 22nd anniversary of Anil Kumble's 10-wicket haul in a single Test innings, Gautam Gambhir labels the former leg spinner the "greatest match-winner" India ever had.

It's a warm-up game for Herath, not for us: Samson

It's a warm-up game for Herath, not for us: Samson

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

For Sri Lanka captain Rangana Herath, the two-day game against Board President's XI may be a warm-up game but for home team skipper Sanju Samson, it is an opportunity to gain experience of facing one of the best spinners in world cricket.

Number Game: Ponting plays second fiddle to Tendulkar

Number Game: Ponting plays second fiddle to Tendulkar

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

A rundown of former Australia captain Ricky Ponting's international career after he said on Thursday he will retire from Test cricket after this week's third match against South Africa.

Know About These Sachin Records?

Know About These Sachin Records?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Sachin scored 34,357 runs across all formats. No batsman to date has breached the 30K mark, let alone come near to breaking Sachin's record.

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'Vinoo Mankad's legacy has been to tell the aspiring Indian cricketer to believe in oneself. He was a great proponent of self-belief. He was the one who kept saying to me that you need to keep scoring runs and keep at it. When you get a 100, let that be the knock on the selector's door.'

McGrath to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

McGrath to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during the third Test between Australia and Sri Lanka starting January 4 in Sydney.

Kohli surpasses Tendulkar in run-riot against Pakistan

Kohli surpasses Tendulkar in run-riot against Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Virat Kohli has 3794 runs in T20 Internationals, 927 of those have come in T20 World Cups, the third-highest by a batter in the competition.

Sachin in fray for Laureus World Sportsman award

Sachin in fray for Laureus World Sportsman award

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will be competing with the likes of tennis star Rafael Nadal and Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel for the 2011 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award.

'Not many top Indian players would like to go to Pakistan and play'

'Not many top Indian players would like to go to Pakistan and play'

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has expressed apprehensions about the prospect of Indian cricketers touring Pakistan in near future.

Revealed! Warne's best batsman from each team

Revealed! Warne's best batsman from each team

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Australian spin legend Shane Warne named the best batsmen he bowled to from each of the nine Test playing nations he faced during his career. As part of his commentary duties during the current Test series between England and Pakistan, Warne was asked to name the best batsmen he bowled to during his decorated 15-year career. Warne, on the expected lines, named Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara from India and West Indies respectively.

I thought we can surely win when we got Rahane out: Herath

I thought we can surely win when we got Rahane out: Herath

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Having stayed under legendary Muuttiah Muralitharan's shadow for the better part of his career, Rangana Herath feels that being in and out of the side over last decade is like "bread and butter" for him.

Arjun Tendulkar likely to play for Goa next season

Arjun Tendulkar likely to play for Goa next season

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

For Tendulkar, the biggest disappointment has been getting dropped from the Mumbai squad this season without being given a chance to prove his mettle.

Warne, Akram salute Murali

Warne, Akram salute Murali

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Legendary bowlers Shane Warne and Wasim Akram are of the opinion that no bowler can match, or even come close, to Muttiah Muralitharan's amazing achievement of 800 Test wickets.

Sehwag leads pack among batsmen in Test rankings

Sehwag leads pack among batsmen in Test rankings

Rediff.com18 Jul 2010

Australia's Simon Katich has risen six places to take joint sixth place with West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul in the ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen.

World Cup PHOTOS: Tahir, Duminy spin South Africa into semis

World Cup PHOTOS: Tahir, Duminy spin South Africa into semis

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Images from the World Cup first quarter-final between Sri Lanka and South Africa in Sydney, on Wednesday.