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'ODI cricket is dying a slow death'

'ODI cricket is dying a slow death'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

'There's still the World Cup, which I think is really fun but other than that...'

When Siraj bouncer made Warner 'weary'

When Siraj bouncer made Warner 'weary'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

David Warner became a bit 'weary' after being knocked on the head by a Mohammed Siraj bouncer on day one of the second Test.

Green's Attacking Knock Frustrates India

Green's Attacking Knock Frustrates India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Cameron Green brought up his half-century in the first over of the second day's play as his attacking knock continued to frustrate the Indian bowlers in the fourth and final Test.

ICC Rankings: Ashwin drops six points

ICC Rankings: Ashwin drops six points

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Despite dropping six points in the ICC Test rankings, R Ashwin remained on top of the points table, along with James Anderson.

Zaman replaces Qadir in Pakistan's T20 WC squad

Zaman replaces Qadir in Pakistan's T20 WC squad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The PCB said that the change had to be made as Qadir is yet to recover from a hairline fracture

Australia's Khawaja savours 'special' Pakistan series

Australia's Khawaja savours 'special' Pakistan series

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Khawaja is part of the Australia team on their first tour of Pakistan in 24 years.

Aus coach slams McCullum: Sparks fly in Ashes showdown!

Aus coach slams McCullum: Sparks fly in Ashes showdown!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

McDonald 'disappointed' with McCullum's comment post Bairstow dismissal

Indore's Lyon King!

Indore's Lyon King!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

With the pitch a spinner's paradise, Nathan Lyon stood up and rallied his team back into contention.

Will India-Aus adopt 'Bazball' approach in WTC Final?

Will India-Aus adopt 'Bazball' approach in WTC Final?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

India have recalled Ajinkya Rahane to reinforce their batting line-up, which will have to be at its best to negate the Australian attack.

75 Years On, Army Celebrates Shaurya Diwas

75 Years On, Army Celebrates Shaurya Diwas

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

On Thursday, October 27, 2022, the Indian Army hosted Shaurya Diwas at the old airfield in Srinagar (Budgam airfield) to mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the 1 Sikh Regiment in 1947 to protect Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistani raiders.

Ashwin back as World No 1 Test bowler!

Ashwin back as World No 1 Test bowler!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin's superlative show in the fourth Test against Australia has helped him regain the top spot among bowlers in the latest ICC Rankings.

Team India change hotel in Delhi; Kohli not with squad

Team India change hotel in Delhi; Kohli not with squad

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Indian team, set to play the second Test against Australia from Friday, had to switch hotels in New Delhi.

T20 World Cup: How Sri Lanka knocked Afghanistan out

T20 World Cup: How Sri Lanka knocked Afghanistan out

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Sri Lanka knocked Afghanistan out of the semi-final race at the T20 World Cup

Why Ashwin will go to bed feeling a lot better...

Why Ashwin will go to bed feeling a lot better...

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Ashwin has taken 24 wickets in the series so far with an innings left to bowl, but his 6/91 in 47.2 overs will certainly go down as one of his best efforts on a flat deck

Warner set to quit Test cricket after next year's Ashes

Warner set to quit Test cricket after next year's Ashes

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

However, David Warner plans to continue playing white-ball cricket at least until the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup.

The Ashes: Milestones to watch out for...

The Ashes: Milestones to watch out for...

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

As the prestigious Ashes gets underway, here's a look at the milestones that can be achieved.

Ashes PIX! Forgotten man hammers ton as 13 wickets tumble on Day 1

Ashes PIX! Forgotten man hammers ton as 13 wickets tumble on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Images from Day 1 of the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday.

Pakistani equestrian to ride horse 'Azad Kashmir' at Tokyo Olympics

Pakistani equestrian to ride horse 'Azad Kashmir' at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Indian Olympic officials are reportedly seeking legal advice on whether the name represents a political statement.

Locals raze madrasa in Assam to protest jihadi activities by Bangladeshis

Locals raze madrasa in Assam to protest jihadi activities by Bangladeshis

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The madrasa located in Pakhiura Char under Matia police station and the residence adjacent to it was allegedly used for jihadi activities by two Bangladeshi nationals, who are currently absconding, the police said.

Warner gets Taylor's backing for WTC, Ashes

Warner gets Taylor's backing for WTC, Ashes

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Warner's participation was considered doubtful for the next red-ball assignments for Australia, especially after his horrendous run in India with the bat.

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.

Jadeja's no-ball cost India the match: Gavaskar

Jadeja's no-ball cost India the match: Gavaskar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Marnus Labuschagne was bowled off an inside edge but Ravindra Jadeja had overstepped, before India erred by not opting for a DRS against the Australian right-hander.

'Mental strength holds the key in India-Aus WTC final'

'Mental strength holds the key in India-Aus WTC final'

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell feels the potency of Australia's pace attack in English conditions gives them the edge in next month's World Test Championship final against India, who could be "badly affected" by the absence of injured Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant.

Ashes PHOTOS: Wood, Bairstow dazzle as England on brink of win

Ashes PHOTOS: Wood, Bairstow dazzle as England on brink of win

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Captain Ben Stokes and Harry Brook helped England stretch their lead over Australia to 189 on day three of the crucial fourth Ashes test at Old Trafford, with the hosts moving on to 506-8 at lunch.

Challenging to play WTC final right after IPL: Dravid

Challenging to play WTC final right after IPL: Dravid

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'There's going to be a lot of logistics involved given the IPL final is only a week before the WTC final'

Why Australia sent Kuhnemann to open?

Why Australia sent Kuhnemann to open?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

'Kuhnemann put his hand up straight away and did a fantastic job'

How Kohli put India in charge vs Australia

How Kohli put India in charge vs Australia

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

India are chasing a victory in Ahmedabad to confirm their place in the final of the World Test Championship against Australia in June.

Tough to drop in-form Khawaja, says Cummins

Tough to drop in-form Khawaja, says Cummins

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Usman Khawaja's fairytale comeback has presented Australia with a selection headache, and captain Pat Cummins conceded it would be hard to drop the in-form batsman from the fifth and final Ashes test against England in Hobart next week.

'Class' Ashwin overtakes Kumble

'Class' Ashwin overtakes Kumble

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin becomes leading wicket-taker in Border-Gavaskar Trophy history

What Green's maiden Test ton means to Australia

What Green's maiden Test ton means to Australia

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Green made a bigger impact in the ongoing contest in Ahmedabad where he smashed 114, only the third century in the bowler-dominated series.

Pant lone Indian in ICC Test team of 2022

Pant lone Indian in ICC Test team of 2022

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Iyer, Siraj in ODI Team of 2022

Khawaja, Carey steer Australia to huge total in Karachi Test

Khawaja, Carey steer Australia to huge total in Karachi Test

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Usman Khawaja's marathon 160 and Alex Carey's career-best 93 helped Australia rack up 505 for eight against Pakistan on Day 2 of the second Test in Karachi on Sunday.

T20 WC PIX: Hasaranga, Dhananjaya keep Sri Lanka's semis hopes alive

T20 WC PIX: Hasaranga, Dhananjaya keep Sri Lanka's semis hopes alive

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in Brisbane on Tuesday.

What Went Wrong For India In Indore Test

What Went Wrong For India In Indore Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Poor batting was at the heart of the debacle.

Brook, Duckett star as England rout Pakistan in third T20I

Brook, Duckett star as England rout Pakistan in third T20I

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

England's Harry Brook and Ben Duckett combined for a brilliant partnership and the returning Mark Wood snared three wickets as the visitors beat Pakistan by 63 runs in the third Twenty20 in Karachi on Friday to take a 2-1 lead in the seven-match series.

2nd Test, Day 1: Khawaja ton puts Australia on top

2nd Test, Day 1: Khawaja ton puts Australia on top

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Khawaja and Smith steadied the ship batting through the second session.

Suryakumar closes in on top T20I batter ranking

Suryakumar closes in on top T20I batter ranking

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Suryakumar jumped in front of Pakistan captain Babar Azam and into third place on the latest list of T20I rankings for batters

Afghanistan pick uncapped fast bowler Safi for T20 WC

Afghanistan pick uncapped fast bowler Safi for T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Saleem, 20, has yet to represent the national team in any format while Rasooli has shown strong form in the Shpageeza Cricket League, Afghanistan's domestic T20 tournament, after recovering from a finger injury.

Australia take four spinners, six quicks to India for Test series

Australia take four spinners, six quicks to India for Test series

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Australia have kept their bowling options wide open for India tour

Australia recall Khawaja for Ashes

Australia recall Khawaja for Ashes

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Khawaja to battle Head for openers' spot as Australia name squad for first two Tests.