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Kohli is a little bit of an impulsive captain: Nehra

Kohli is a little bit of an impulsive captain: Nehra

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Virat Kohli's Indian team still has a long way to go before it is spoken of in the same breath as Australia of 2000s, believes former India pacer Ashish Nehra. Under Kohli's leadership, India earned its maiden series victory in Australia in 2018-19, achieving the feat after trying for seven decades.

It's all a bit friendly, get nasty: Vaughan's advice to England

It's all a bit friendly, get nasty: Vaughan's advice to England

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

England are being "too nice" and need to "get nasty" against Australia in the Boxing Day Test to fight back in the Ashes series, said former skipper Michael Vaughan.

'It is quality of cricket rather than sledging that wins matches'

'It is quality of cricket rather than sledging that wins matches'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Australian team's tempered on-field approach is a paradigm shift from earlier times but it's the quality of cricket which will decide the fate of the series, said India's head coach Ravi Shastri.

Virat overtakes Gavaskar, Bradman

Virat overtakes Gavaskar, Bradman

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

The guy revises the record books every game. Rajneesh Gupta gives us the latest numbers on the Indian skipper's awesome exploits on the cricket field.

'I'm confident the Ashes will be played in the right spirit'

'I'm confident the Ashes will be played in the right spirit'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Australian captain Michael Clarke believes the Ashes series against England starting next month will be played in the correct spirit, even if some players come close to crossing a line.

I would have tampered if told to, says Australia coach Langer

I would have tampered if told to, says Australia coach Langer

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Justin Langer understands how Cameron Bancroft became embroiled in the ball-tampering scandal and said he would have cheated too if instructed to by senior players when he first played Test cricket.

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Glimpses from a glittering career...

Mitchell Marsh injures hamstring at Gabba; adds to Australia's woes

Mitchell Marsh injures hamstring at Gabba; adds to Australia's woes

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Australia's injury woes deepened on Wednesday when a hamstring problem forced all rounder Mitchell Marsh from the pitch for treatment.

'I told the Prime Minister that you are holding the right trophy'

'I told the Prime Minister that you are holding the right trophy'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Speaking about the forthcoming India's tour of Australia, the legendary Sunil Gavaskar has admitted that he felt that the Indian team would face a very tough time.

Pujara adjudged out for 'handling the ball'

Pujara adjudged out for 'handling the ball'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

India Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was adjudged out for handling the ball on the opening day of Derbyshire's County Championship four-day match against Leicestershire at Derby on Tuesday.

Australia coach Langer wants struggling batsmen to step up

Australia coach Langer wants struggling batsmen to step up

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Australia coach Justin Langer has urged the struggling batsmen in his team to step up and deliver when the fifth and final Ashes Test against England starts at The Oval on Thursday.

Check out Virat Kohli's journey as India Test captain

Check out Virat Kohli's journey as India Test captain

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

With Virat Kohli stepping down as India's Test captain, the reign of the country's "most successful captain" in the longest format came to an end.

'Smith paid his penance, needs to be handed captaincy'

'Smith paid his penance, needs to be handed captaincy'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Smith was removed from captaincy due to his involvement in the scandal in 2018

ICC rules out action after BCCI and CA spar on DRS issue

ICC rules out action after BCCI and CA spar on DRS issue

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The Virat Kohli-Steve Smith clash on the controversial DRS call today triggered a full blown verbal war between the Cricket Boards of India and Australia before the ICC ruled out action against the two captains as charges were not laid.

End of the road for England's Bairstow in Test cricket?

End of the road for England's Bairstow in Test cricket?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Former skipper Michael Vaughan is convinced that Jonny Bairstow's days are numbered in the England Test team after his dismal show in the recently-concluded Test series against India.

A dinner invitation none would refuse!

A dinner invitation none would refuse!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

To the future Chairman of Selectors, it revealed how simple and humble the batting colossus was.

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.

Why Bhajji is tops in Aussie Tests this century

Why Bhajji is tops in Aussie Tests this century

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Rajneesh Gupta surveys the bowling landscape in India-Australia Tests.

Botham up for challenge of 160km Sri Lanka charity walk

Botham up for challenge of 160km Sri Lanka charity walk

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Allan Border, Steve Waugh, Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara and Muttiah Muralitharan are among the cricketers who will accompany Ian Botham at various points of his latest charity walk in Sri Lanka.

Former captains flip out over plans to scrap coin toss

Former captains flip out over plans to scrap coin toss

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Proposals to scrap the time-honoured tradition of a coin toss prior to Test matches defy logic and should not be considered, according to several former South Asian cricket captains.

Can't Defeat Modi Using Caste Census!

Can't Defeat Modi Using Caste Census!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Will a caste census make tens of millions desert Mr Modi?, asks Shekhar Gupta.

Steven Smith: The best keeps getting better

Steven Smith: The best keeps getting better

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Steven Smith's prolific run of form shows no sign of ending any time soon.

Cricket set for Asian Games return in 2022

Cricket set for Asian Games return in 2022

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The decision was taken at the OCA's General Assembly in Bangkok.

Will Starc's absence have huge impact in last 2 Tests?

Will Starc's absence have huge impact in last 2 Tests?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke feels that fast bowler Mitchell Starc's absence due to injury will have a huge bearing on the final outcome of the four-Test series against India.

Virat Kohli has done the right thing

Virat Kohli has done the right thing

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Is Kohli not a great captain in spite of so many wins? My answer is, yes, declares Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Kohli's Super Stats from Colombo Test

Kohli's Super Stats from Colombo Test

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Virat Kohli is the first Indian captain to win two series in Sri Lanka.

Tendulkar recalls 1998 Sharjah knocks against Aussies

Tendulkar recalls 1998 Sharjah knocks against Aussies

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Recalling his glorious exploits in arid Sharjah, especially his famous 'Desert Storm' knock of 143 against Australia to help India romp into the final of a tri-nation ODI event in the late 1990s, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday described how physically tough it was.

Laxman's 281: India's best against the Aussies?

Laxman's 281: India's best against the Aussies?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Rajneesh Gupta surveys the batting landscape in India-Australia Test encounters.

To toss or not?

To toss or not?

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Should international cricket 'toss away' the toss to ensure an even playing field?

India's Greatest Win

India's Greatest Win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

What happened at the Gabba on January 19, 2021 now sits at the pinnacle of India's most significant Test wins, declares Faisal Shariff.

Ashwin, Jadeja jointly on top in ICC Test rankings

Ashwin, Jadeja jointly on top in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The Indian duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja on Wednesday became the first set of spinners to be jointly ranked number one in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers.

PIX: Tendulkar wins best Laureus sporting moment

PIX: Tendulkar wins best Laureus sporting moment

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Sachin Tendulkar being lifted on the shoulders of his team-mates after their World Cup triumph at home in 2011 was voted the Laureus best sporting moment in the last 20 years. With the backing of Indian cricket fans, Tendulkar got the maximum number of votes to emerge winner on on Monday.

'That instinct of being aggressive as a captain will remain'

'That instinct of being aggressive as a captain will remain'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Virat Kohli is keen to improve as a leader while keeping his emotions in check.

With Kohli stepping down, Dravid faces tricky task of transition

With Kohli stepping down, Dravid faces tricky task of transition

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Only Graeme Smith, Ricky Ponting, and Steve Waugh have won more matches than Kohli as captain in Test cricket.

Warne recalls how Buchanan led to near mutiny in team during 2005 Ashes

Warne recalls how Buchanan led to near mutiny in team during 2005 Ashes

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Shane Warne has slammed then Australia coach John Buchanan for questioning the players' (lack of) desire to win, leading to near mutiny in the team.

Warner Bids Adieu With 57 As Australia Beat Pakistan

Warner Bids Adieu With 57 As Australia Beat Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

A crowd of more than 22,000 at his home Sydney Cricket Ground rose for a final ovation as Warner left the field.

Siraj Breaks Kapil's Lord's Record

Siraj Breaks Kapil's Lord's Record

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents the interesting numbers from Day 5 of the India-England Test at Lord's.

Stats: The amazing Kohli in numbers

Stats: The amazing Kohli in numbers

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 5:

'Tendulkar's career would have been incomplete without World Cup'

'Tendulkar's career would have been incomplete without World Cup'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Sachin Tendulkar's awe-inspiring career, which lasted more than two decades, would have been incomplete had he not been a part of the 2011 World Cup winning Indian cricket team, feels Pakistani pace legend Wasim Akram.

Waugh Equals Bradman, Border Records

Waugh Equals Bradman, Border Records

Rediff.com3 Jan 2003

If any one still needed confirmation that the man is an authentic legend, January 3, 2003 was the day that provided it.