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Cricket Buzz: De Kock stars as SA cruise to Zimbabwe series whitewash

Cricket Buzz: De Kock stars as SA cruise to Zimbabwe series whitewash

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Opener Quinton de Kock smashed 84 as a weakened South Africa crushed Zimbabwe by seven wickets to complete a whitewash in their three-match ODI series at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Thursday.

PIX: Shriya, Ameesha, Dia's SEXY ramp style

PIX: Shriya, Ameesha, Dia's SEXY ramp style

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

The actresses took to the ramp to model clothes by Shaina NC and Manish Malhotra.

Bacher urges talented black cricketers to get out of townships

Bacher urges talented black cricketers to get out of townships

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Former South Africa skipper Bacher Ali believes that young black players cannot make it to the country's cricket if they continue to stay in the township culture.

Cricket Buzz: Klusener named consultant coach of Delhi Ranji team

Cricket Buzz: Klusener named consultant coach of Delhi Ranji team

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

While former Delhi skipper Mithun Manhas will be the chief coach, Klusener's appointment is certainly the most high profile among the support staff across domestic teams.

Pakistan 'playing to win' 3rd Test while Aus go unchanged

Pakistan 'playing to win' 3rd Test while Aus go unchanged

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Hazlewood to miss out again as Australia announce unchanged playing XI for final Test

Gurbaz keen to 'settle scores' against Naveen-ul-Haq

Gurbaz keen to 'settle scores' against Naveen-ul-Haq

Rediff.com18 May 2023

KKR opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz is eager to settle scores with Afghan teammate Naveen-ul-haq, when Knights host LSG in their final league match.

Ranji Trophy season to begin from February 16

Ranji Trophy season to begin from February 16

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The format has been tweaked and there will be eight groups of four teams each with the plate group comprising six teams.

IPL teams leverage star power

IPL teams leverage star power

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Eleven years into the league and after a 70 per cent year-on-year growth in merchandise sales over the past three to four years, albeit on a low base, the franchise owners are coming up with innovative games and shows around their teams besides spinning a wider range of merchandise around their star players.

Hampshire sign India Test star Ajinkya Rahane

Hampshire sign India Test star Ajinkya Rahane

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Ajinkya Rahane has signed for Hampshire in the English County Championship. He will feature in matches throughout May, June and the start of July, subject to visa clearance. He becomes the first overseas player from India to sign for the county.

'I am the new Gabbar Singh and Mogambo'

'I am the new Gabbar Singh and Mogambo'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'Things have changed overnight after Animal.'

'I am in my own club'

'I am in my own club'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

'When I first started, frivolous plot points would interest me. Today, they have to be issue-based. Like Dishoom.' 'I am playing a boy, but by the end of the film, people will feel I am a man.' Macho-talk from Varun Dhawan.

World Cup Qualifiers: Oman beat UAE, Ireland all but out of contention

World Cup Qualifiers: Oman beat UAE, Ireland all but out of contention

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Scotland stunned Ireland as Oman beat UAE in the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers.

Women's World Cup Qualifier: India thrash Thailand

Women's World Cup Qualifier: India thrash Thailand

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

India shot out Thailand for a paltry 55 before cantering to a nine wicket-win in their second match of the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier, in Colombo, on Wednesday.

2nd Test: Shaheen stars in Pakistan's big win over Zimbabwe

2nd Test: Shaheen stars in Pakistan's big win over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The tourists had elected to bat and posted a massive 510 for eight declared, boosted by a maiden double-ton for opener Abid Ali, who spent almost 11 hours at the crease for his 215.

What next for India's young stars?

What next for India's young stars?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

'It remains to be seen how much Prithvi Shaw's warriors go on to accomplish, but letting all the adulation go to their heads is the last thing you can expect.' 'Throughout its dominant streak in New Zealand, the Under-19 team played in the personality of its coach, Rahul Dravid.' 'Now, only if they can kick on and become as good as him.'

Five-star Jadeja matches Vinoo Mankad

Five-star Jadeja matches Vinoo Mankad

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Interesting numbers from day two of Ranchi Test

Harmanpreet in WBBL Team of the Tournament

Harmanpreet in WBBL Team of the Tournament

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Kaur is the only Indian to feature in the best XI of WBBL despite some quality performances by the likes of Smriti Mandhana, who became the first from the country to hit a century in the league with a record-equalling 114 not out.

IPL V: When losing out on these stars proved costly

IPL V: When losing out on these stars proved costly

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

It happens on a regular basis in football. Those who follow league football can come up with plenty of examples of players who, after a productive spell with one club, are sold to another only to be at the receiving end.

It's Bubbly Time For the Aussies!

It's Bubbly Time For the Aussies!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Scenes from the post triumph celebrations after Australia won its first T20 World Cup championship at the Dubai international cricket stadium on Sunday.

The Mohammad brothers: Pakistan cricket's first family

The Mohammad brothers: Pakistan cricket's first family

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Five brothers playing first class cricket, including four appearing in Test matches as well, reads like a fairy tale. But it is true. Indeed, cricket historians and statisticians have never been tired of recounting how Hanif Mohammad, who passed into the ages on August 11, and his three brothers dominated Pakistan cricket in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Apart from Hanif, eldest Wazir Mohammad and younger ones Mushtaq Mohammad and Sadiq Mohammad represented Pakistan in the top division of cricket.

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

MP was a good team but it was Pandit, who brought about changes that were required to transform it into a champion team

PIX: Sakshi and Dhoni, 10 happy years

PIX: Sakshi and Dhoni, 10 happy years

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Whatever I have learned, I have learned with him and through him.'

Buzz: WI tour to go ahead despite COVID-19 breaches

Buzz: WI tour to go ahead despite COVID-19 breaches

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Babar named Pakistan Test captain, takes charge of all three formats.

Finch stars as Australia levels T20 series with New Zealand

Finch stars as Australia levels T20 series with New Zealand

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Aaron Finch scored 79 from 55 balls to propel Australia to a 50-run win over New Zealand in the fourth Twenty20 and level the five-match series 2-2

IPL: cash spinner or simply cricket

IPL: cash spinner or simply cricket

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

IPL is all set to auction the players, following the bidding for teams by corporates. Apart from being a huge money churning excercise IPL promises on being entertaining too.

'If Test cricket has to survive, it has to embrace change'

'If Test cricket has to survive, it has to embrace change'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

'T20 cricket is popular because everything is faster and people want things quicker.' 'Test cricket is going to battle, but I would like to think that it is going to be around and stay around because if you ask Virat Kohli what gives him ultimate pleasure, it would be playing Test cricket for India.'

Tendulkar motivates tribal footballers for UNICEF

Tendulkar motivates tribal footballers for UNICEF

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"I have been congratulated many times for scoring goals but I could never imagine that I will shake hands with the biggest cricket star," Goalpi said, beaming with excitement after getting a prized selfie with Tendulkar.

PIX: Tendulkar gives cricket lessons on 43rd birthday even as wishes pour in

PIX: Tendulkar gives cricket lessons on 43rd birthday even as wishes pour in

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

India's cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 43rd birthday on Sunday by playing cricket with children from the 'Make-A-Wish India' foundation in Mumbai, even as the fraternity wished him and waxed eloquence.

Clarke pulls out of Big Bash; may never play cricket again!

Clarke pulls out of Big Bash; may never play cricket again!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Former Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke has withdrawn from a lucrative domestic Twenty20 contract as he reassesses whether he will ever play the sport again.

Archer aiming to 'start a new chapter' with Mumbai Indians

Archer aiming to 'start a new chapter' with Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

England pacer Jofra Archer expressed his delight at joining five-time champions Mumbai Indians even though he won't available to play in the IPL this season as he continues his recovery from injury.

The Fault in Mamata Banerjee's Stars

The Fault in Mamata Banerjee's Stars

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

'Mamata's fascination with stars is so deep-rooted that she uses her clout as chief minister to get close to them.'

This Indian footballer left Pele awestruck...

This Indian footballer left Pele awestruck...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Playing against Mohun Bagan on a slushy and jam-packed Eden Gardens on September 24, 1977 in the twilight of his career, the three-time World Cup winner was overwhelmed by the depth of talent a "little known" Indian club possessed.

Gilchrist to reunite with Warne in MCC vs Rest of World match

Gilchrist to reunite with Warne in MCC vs Rest of World match

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Australia's most successful wicketkeeper-batsman of all-time, Adam Gilchrist, is the latest name to be added to the growing list of stars taking part in the MCC versus Rest of the World match at Lord's on July 5. Gilchrist will be reunited with former teammate Shane Warne in the Rest of the World line-up, which the spin legend will captain.

Jhulan, Mandhana star as India down SA to level series

Jhulan, Mandhana star as India down SA to level series

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Veteran Jhulan Goswami's four-wicket haul was beautifully complemented by Smriti Mandhana's sparkling half-century as Indian women outplayed South Africa by nine wickets in the second ODI to level the five-match series 1-1, in Lucknow, on Tuesday.

Virat, please don't fire, pleads Gayle

Virat, please don't fire, pleads Gayle

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Virat Kohli's splendid match-winning knock against Australia, in Mohali on Sunday, has prompted West Indies batting star Chris Gayle to plead with him against playing another big knock when the two teams clash in Thursday's semi-final of the ICC World T20 in Mumbai.

Former Ashes star bowler Harmison becomes football manager

Former Ashes star bowler Harmison becomes football manager

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Former cricketer Steve Harmison, who took more than 200 Test wickets for England, has swapped sports to become the new manager of non-League club Ashington, who play in the ninth tier of the English football pyramid.

Minnows to Challengers: Bangladesh's 20 Test years

Minnows to Challengers: Bangladesh's 20 Test years

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

As Bangladesh completes 20 years in Test cricket, Norma Astrid Godinho picks nuggets about a cricket-passionate nation who no team can take lightly anymore.

'Cricket needs to wake up. But how?'

'Cricket needs to wake up. But how?'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

'Put cricket, first and foremost, at the centre of every decision you take.' 'The bottom line must always be the sport that we love.' Rahul Dravid as eloquent as always in his M A K Pataudi Memorial Lecture.

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Rodrigues, Kaur, Mandhana and Sharma were also a part of the now-defunct Kia Super League (KSL) in 2019, the ECB's domestic T20 tournament that made way for the Women's Hundred.

'Why aren't we playing more day-night Tests?'

'Why aren't we playing more day-night Tests?'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

'It is time to be humble and offer Test cricket to fans as per their convenience.' 'The only way to get more people to Test cricket and increase its viewership, its popularity and its quality by having day-night Test matches.'