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Is Dhoni the 'finisher' finished?

Is Dhoni the 'finisher' finished?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Rajneesh Gupta presents a Look at close-run matches involving Mahendra Singh Dhoni to find out if India's best 'finisher' is finished.

'Southpaw slayer' Ashwin surpasses Muralitharan

'Southpaw slayer' Ashwin surpasses Muralitharan

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Ashwin has been in brilliant form in the ongoing Test series against Australia.

Dhoni in trouble? He is no automatic choice, says chief selector

Dhoni in trouble? He is no automatic choice, says chief selector

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is no longer an automatic choice in one-day internationals and the former India captain needs to keep performing.

First Look: Akshay Kumar in Jolly LLB 2

First Look: Akshay Kumar in Jolly LLB 2

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Yet another milestone for Harbhajan

Yet another milestone for Harbhajan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Harbhajan Singh surpasses Wasim Akram's Test scalps to climb to 9th in list.

'Everyone knows how dedicated Sachin was to his country'

'Everyone knows how dedicated Sachin was to his country'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya has said Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar was the best player in world cricket and nobody could replace him.

All-Stars PHOTOS: 'Celebrating cricket' as legends turn back the clock

All-Stars PHOTOS: 'Celebrating cricket' as legends turn back the clock

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

"The whole idea of Cricket All Stars is that, to try to get as many nations together to celebrate this'

Harbhajan, Srinath, Amla, Cook awarded MCC life membership

Harbhajan, Srinath, Amla, Cook awarded MCC life membership

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Women cricketers Sara McGlashan and Sarah Taylor were also handed the honour.

Ayodhya to Colombo: What's inside the Ramayana Express

Ayodhya to Colombo: What's inside the Ramayana Express

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

From Lord Ram's birthplace to where Sita was held captive by Ravana, this trip will be full of mythical stories.

Tendulkar's tribute to Kohli ahead of landmark 100th Test

Tendulkar's tribute to Kohli ahead of landmark 100th Test

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'It's been fantastic to watch you over the years. Numbers will have their roles and but your real strength is being able to motivate the whole generation.'

'Special' Lyon earns praise from Tendulkar

'Special' Lyon earns praise from Tendulkar

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

The Australian off-spinner claimed his seventh five-wicket haul in Tests against India to equal the record of taking five wickets or more in an innings against India with Sri Lanka great Muttiah Muralitharan

Gavaskar's cap, Shastri's coaching kit at Christie's online auctions

Gavaskar's cap, Shastri's coaching kit at Christie's online auctions

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

A cap worn by Sunil Gavaskar on India's 1971 tour of England, a signed coaching kit donated by Ravi Shastri are among the cricketing memorabilia that are up for grabs at two of Christie's ongoing online auctions.

I've been a die-hard fan of Mumbai Indians: Arjun Tendulkar

I've been a die-hard fan of Mumbai Indians: Arjun Tendulkar

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Arjun Tendulkar, son of Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, is excited to join champions Mumbai Indians, saying he has always been a 'die-hard' fan of the five-time IPL winners.

'Sachin was just ruthless, Sehwag the most destructive'

'Sachin was just ruthless, Sehwag the most destructive'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Former England spinner Monty Panesar dismissed Sachin Tendulkar four times in 11 Tests but says the Indian legend was the best batsman he played against alongside Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. Virender Sehwag was the "most destructive" of that era, Rahul Dravid was "The Wall", but the ability to change gears made Tendulkar the best.

IPL Final: Will Gill Ruin Dhoni's Farewell Party?

IPL Final: Will Gill Ruin Dhoni's Farewell Party?

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni would be hoping for a memorable farewell but he faces a major roadblock in the form of Gujarat Titans' run machine Shubman Gill.

BCCI felicitates retiring Sangakkara

BCCI felicitates retiring Sangakkara

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur felicitated Sri Lanka's batting great Kumar Sangakkara before the start of second Test here in Colombo on Thursday.

VOTE: Who should be next India cricket coach?

VOTE: Who should be next India cricket coach?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Will Ravi Shastri be retained or will the BCCI opt for a new face?

Australia can win, India more vulnerable at home this time: Chappell

Australia can win, India more vulnerable at home this time: Chappell

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Batting great Greg Chappell believes Australia can win the upcoming high-profile four-match Test series as India are "vulnerable" this time with injuries to key players like Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah.

The Afghanistan teenager who broke Tendulkar's record

The Afghanistan teenager who broke Tendulkar's record

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Fittingly, Ikram Ali Khil broke Sachin Tendulkar's record for the highest score by an 18-year-old at an ICC Cricket World Cup at Headingley, where the Little Master once broke the mould as Yorkshire's first overseas player in 1992.

Lankan legends Jayawardene, Sangakkara bid adieu to ODIs

Lankan legends Jayawardene, Sangakkara bid adieu to ODIs

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara might not have got a fairytale ending in their final ODI match of their glorious careers but the veterans smiled through the disappointment as they fondly recounted their respective journeys.

Winning 2011 World Cup priceless moment: Tendulkar

Winning 2011 World Cup priceless moment: Tendulkar

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

'I did cry when I went out in the middle... I did cry. This was the only time I had happy tears... because that moment was just a priceless moment. That moment was something that you can only dream off'

'Hardik's got to mature a bit more'

'Hardik's got to mature a bit more'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is also back after missing the Asia Cup because of injury-related issues and Bresnan thinks he will hit his straps straightaway.

5 World T20 games you must not miss!

5 World T20 games you must not miss!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Aruneel Sadadekar/Rediff.com lists five matches you can't afford to miss out at the ICC's marquee event.

Gavaskar expresses regret over ill-timed comment on Warne

Gavaskar expresses regret over ill-timed comment on Warne

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

The timing of Sunil Gavaskar's comments upset some of Shane Warne's legion of Indian fans, particularly his suggestion that the Australian's lifestyle had contributed to his early death.

Too early to compare Babar with Virat: Akram

Too early to compare Babar with Virat: Akram

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'Shaheen's absence big setback for Pakistan'

'Coach Kumble empowers players to take their own decisions'

'Coach Kumble empowers players to take their own decisions'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Talented Karnataka opener Lokesh Rahul is happy that new chief coach Anil Kumble has decided to empower the national team members so that they can take their own decisions.

BCCI rubbishes reports on CAC claiming money to select coach

BCCI rubbishes reports on CAC claiming money to select coach

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday rubbished media reports that the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) wants to be suitably remunerated for picking the Indian team's head coach, terming them 'baseless and malicious'.

What you do in second half of IPL matters: Royals spinner Shamsi

What you do in second half of IPL matters: Royals spinner Shamsi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Rajasthan Royals are currently not in the top four of the IPL points table but their world No.1 T20 spinner Tabraiz Shamsi believes it won't matter when the COVID-hit league resumes on Sunday as it would be a fresh start for all the teams.

Cook breaks Tendulkar's record; youngest to score 10,000 Test runs

Cook breaks Tendulkar's record; youngest to score 10,000 Test runs

Rediff.com30 May 2016

England captain Alastair Cook broke legendary batsman Sachin's Tendulkar's record to become the youngest batsman in the history of the game to score 10,000 Test runs.

Thank God! I'm in Sachin's team, says Shoaib Akhtar

Thank God! I'm in Sachin's team, says Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar heaved a sigh of relief when he was named in the team of his long-time rival Sachin Tendulkar for an inaugural three-match series in the US and said he's done bowling against the Indian batting legend whom he considers a 'brutal force' and the 'greatest player history has ever seen'.

What a memorable year for the women of Indian cricket!

What a memorable year for the women of Indian cricket!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The legend of Virat Kohli grew exponentially with his clinical decimation of rivals in a year during which the Indian women's team finally found love and acceptance in the cricket-crazy nation after an emotionally charged World Cup While 'King Kohli' geared up for a watershed next 18 months after nine straight Test series wins, mostly at home, the last six months witnessed Mithali Raj turn from women's cricket team captain into a brand.

Magnificent Mary claims gold on CWG debut

Magnificent Mary claims gold on CWG debut

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

The legend of M C Mary Kom (48kg) grew larger as she added the Commonwealth Games gold to her packed medal cabinet, thrashing Northern Ireland's Kristina O'Hara in the final, in Gold Coast, on Saturday.

ICC Awards 2020: Dhoni named captain of ODI and T20I teams of decade

ICC Awards 2020: Dhoni named captain of ODI and T20I teams of decade

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Indians dominated the limited-over teams by having three and four players in the ODI and T20I respectively

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Cricket Buzz: Daggubati to produce Muralitharan biopic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The film to be produced under Daggubati's banner Suresh Productions, will see Vijay Sethupathi portray the role of Sri Lankan spin legend.

Why Gavaskar is unhappy with Karthik

Why Gavaskar is unhappy with Karthik

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The legendary opener has always been very touchy about how players treat their jerseys and caps.

Tendulkar junior helps England ahead of Australia clash

Tendulkar junior helps England ahead of Australia clash

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Arjun marked his run-up at the Lord's nets during England's practice session.

'Four-day Test a conspiracy against Asian teams, BCCI will not let it happen'

'Four-day Test a conspiracy against Asian teams, BCCI will not let it happen'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Shoaib Akhtar said the ICC cannot implement the idea without the nod of world's richest cricket board, the BCCI.

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Can Tendulkar recreate the magic of his youth?', asks advertising guru Sandeep Goyal.

'Wish to see India, Pak players in each other's T20 league'

'Wish to see India, Pak players in each other's T20 league'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Akram wishes that Indian and Pakistani players could have played in each other's T20 league -- IPL and Pakistan Super League.

India have never lost after scoring 300 in England

India have never lost after scoring 300 in England

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 2 of the India-England Test at Lord's.