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Prince Harry's Invictus Games postponed over coronavirus outbreak

Prince Harry's Invictus Games postponed over coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Prince Harry said the games would be moved to 2021 but no dates were known yet. The Invictus Games were founded by Prince Harry for military personnel wounded in action.

Women's World Cup: Time to look beyond Mithali and Jhulan?

Women's World Cup: Time to look beyond Mithali and Jhulan?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Course correction for the Indian women's cricket team has become the need of the hour.

King Kohli crowned ICC player of the month

King Kohli crowned ICC player of the month

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Virat Kohli was named as the ICC men's player of the month for October following following a series of star performances as India charged their way to the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Test Rankings: Kohli climbs to 2nd; Pujara, Rahane also feature in top-10

Test Rankings: Kohli climbs to 2nd; Pujara, Rahane also feature in top-10

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Kohli is the leading Indian batsman in the chart with 886 rating points behind Australia's Steve Smith (911 points).

'I ain't leaving': Chris Gayle hints at continuing playing

'I ain't leaving': Chris Gayle hints at continuing playing

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

West Indies batter Chris Gayle has indicated he isn't going anywhere and might be playing cricket despite the Windies' poor show in the recently concluded T20 World Cup.

Aus coach Langer throws up surprise ahead of Tests

Aus coach Langer throws up surprise ahead of Tests

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Shaun Marsh's name crops up as Australia look for right opening combo.

'Shaw should replace Pujara in England Tests'

'Shaw should replace Pujara in England Tests'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Former Australia spinner Brad Hogg feels young Prithvi Shaw is more suited for the number three spot in Test cricket and is the top candidate to step in place of Cheteshwar Pujara if India think of replacing the veteran India batsman in the five-Test series against England, starting next month.

When Aus pacer Pattinson picked Bumrah's brain

When Aus pacer Pattinson picked Bumrah's brain

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Pattinson, who has not been picked in Australia's T20 or ODI side since 2015, said meeting Bumrah was a good lesson in not tinkering with bowling actions for the sake of the textbook.

KKR sign up Southee as replacement for Cummins

KKR sign up Southee as replacement for Cummins

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Meanwhile, Royal Challenger Bangalore brought in Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga as replacement for Australia's Adam Zampa. In the recent three-match T20I series against India in Sri Lanka, Hasaranga bagged a total of seven wickets, including a four-wicket haul in the final T20I.

Why Archer will always find a place in Vaughan's team

Why Archer will always find a place in Vaughan's team

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'But when you get that click, that six or seven overs where everything is in sync and you see the ball flying down at 90mph-plus causing chaos, that's why you put Jofra Archer in your team.'

Can India paddlers match Gold Coast high in Birmingham?

Can India paddlers match Gold Coast high in Birmingham?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

India had exceeded expectations at 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia by winning three gold, a couple of silver and three bronze medals.

Olympics Football: Sweden women end US unbeaten run

Olympics Football: Sweden women end US unbeaten run

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

World champions the United States were dealt a 3-0 drubbing by Sweden to end a 30-month unbeaten run, and the Netherlands put 10 goals past a hapless Zambia on a day of drama as the Olympics women's soccer tournament kicked off.

Bayliss wants his Punjab Kings to play with joy

Bayliss wants his Punjab Kings to play with joy

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

'I want them to play the game for the reasons they started playing the game at the first place, which is the love for the game. I don't know what it was like in the past but I will run this team like I have always done.'

PIX: Cummins shines as England crumble on rain-hit day

PIX: Cummins shines as England crumble on rain-hit day

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Pat Cummins took a five-wicket haul in a dream start to his Australia captaincy as England were skittled for 147 by tea at the Gabba before rain brought the opening day of the Ashes to an early close.

Harbhajan's choice for 'India's future captain'

Harbhajan's choice for 'India's future captain'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

'His intent and positive captaincy are signs that he can lead Team India in the future'

Why Mandhana is a good candidate for India captaincy

Why Mandhana is a good candidate for India captaincy

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Former India women's coach W V Raman says the 25-year-old is a good reader of the game and has already played few years of cricket.

Erwee ton gives South Africa flying start in 2nd NZ Test

Erwee ton gives South Africa flying start in 2nd NZ Test

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Rookie opener Sarel Erwee savoured a maiden century as South Africa dominated day one of the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch to be 238 for three at the close on Friday.

Kohli pips Babar as Watson's No 1

Kohli pips Babar as Watson's No 1

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

While Kohli has slipped to 10th on the ICC rankings, the Indian great continues to hold a remarkable Test batting record. He has scored 27 Test centuries and 28 half-centuries and currently has a Test batting average of just under 50.

IPL auction: The stars who could attract big money

IPL auction: The stars who could attract big money

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

India batter Shreyas Iyer, spinner Yuzvendra Chahal along with Australian dasher David Warner are expected to be the top draws as over 1,200 players registered themselves for the Indian Premier League mega auction scheduled for next month.

Mithali Raj retains top spot in ICC ODI rankings

Mithali Raj retains top spot in ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

India skipper Mithali Raj was on Tuesday joined at the top by South Africa opener Lizelle Lee, whose unbeaten 91 in the opening match against the West Indies helped her take joint-first position in the latest ICC women's ODI rankings.

'KL Rahul should take over as India's Test captain'

'KL Rahul should take over as India's Test captain'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Former BCCI secretary Sanjay Jagdale believes that K L Rahul deserves to be appointed as Test captain as he has performed in all the three formats of the game.

The secret behind Shami's smashing T20 comeback...

The secret behind Shami's smashing T20 comeback...

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

He was not part of the T20 scheme of things for past one year but Mohammed Shami was "always ready" in his mind because of the communication between him and the team management.

Jadeja stakes strong claim for Australia Tour; Shami, Ishant, Vijay in fray too

Jadeja stakes strong claim for Australia Tour; Shami, Ishant, Vijay in fray too

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Back in form with an impressive performance against South Africa in the recently-concluded Test series, Ravindra Jadeja is likely to make a comeback when the national selectors meet in New Delhi on Saturday.

Harbhajan was captain's delight, says Sourav Ganguly

Harbhajan was captain's delight, says Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Sourav Ganguly congratulated just-retired Harbhajan Singh on a glorious career

Pujara has faith in pacers to deliver in South Africa

Pujara has faith in pacers to deliver in South Africa

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

'I am sure there is enough time for us to prepare and guys are looking forward to this series. This is the best opportunity for us to win our first series in South Africa. So all of us are looking forward to it.'

PIX: Phillips, Boult steer New Zealand to big win over SL

PIX: Phillips, Boult steer New Zealand to big win over SL

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, at Sydney Cricket Ground, in Sydney, on Saturday.

Five Indian players to watch for in the Test series

Five Indian players to watch for in the Test series

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Five Indian players to watch in the Test series against Australia, which begins in Adelaide on December 17:

Yadav describes maiden India call-up in one word!

Yadav describes maiden India call-up in one word!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

'The feeling is surreal,' tweeted Surya

Root defends toss decision, bowling choices after Gabba defeat

Root defends toss decision, bowling choices after Gabba defeat

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

England captain Joe Root defended his decision to bat first in the opening Ashes Test against Australia and stood by the selections in their bowling unit despite going down to a heavy nine-wicket defeat at the Gabba on Saturday.

Virat Kohli, it was undoubtedly the best innings of your life, says Sachin

Virat Kohli, it was undoubtedly the best innings of your life, says Sachin

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Sporting fraternity hails Kohli's epic knock in win against Pakistan as one of a kind

Khawaja, Stoinis named in preliminary squad for England tour

Khawaja, Stoinis named in preliminary squad for England tour

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Khawaja and Stoinis were included despite losing their national contracts after falling out of favour with selectors over the home summer.

Will India continue to experiment in second Windies T20I?

Will India continue to experiment in second Windies T20I?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Rohit Sharma's buoyant India will look to continue its winning run and extend domination over the West Indies when they clash in the second T20 International in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, on Monday.

IPL 2022: Meet Mumbai Indians' 'hot property' Tim David

IPL 2022: Meet Mumbai Indians' 'hot property' Tim David

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Mumbai Indians' Rs 8.25 crore big-hitting recruit Tim David says he will be "willing to take some risks" in this year's IPL, as that is his natural approach.

'Rockstar Ashwin is constantly reinventing himself'

'Rockstar Ashwin is constantly reinventing himself'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

To prove his point, Laxman cited the example of Steve Smith's trouble against Ashwin during India's recent tour Down Under.

1st WODI: Mithali's fifty in vain as NZ rout India

1st WODI: Mithali's fifty in vain as NZ rout India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Skipper Mithali Raj's well-crafted half-century went in vain as Indian batting flopped once again with the visitors losing the first WODI against New Zealand by 62 runs in Queenstown on Saturday.

England collapse leaves first Test evenly poised on Day 1

England collapse leaves first Test evenly poised on Day 1

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

CWG: India wins historic gold-silver in men's triple jump

CWG: India wins historic gold-silver in men's triple jump

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Eldhose Paul led India's historic 1-2 finish in men's triple jump at the Commonwealth Games as he won a rare gold medal in track and field events and was followed by fellow Kerala athlete Abdulla Aboobacker in Birmingham on Sunday.

NZ drop Taylor for Pakistan T20 series

NZ drop Taylor for Pakistan T20 series

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Veteran New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has been dropped for the Twenty20 series against Pakistan, while Kane Williamson and Trent Boult have been recalled after they were rested for last month's series against West Indies.

Anderson enjoyed 'well-spirited' rivalry with Kohli

Anderson enjoyed 'well-spirited' rivalry with Kohli

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

England fast bowler James Anderson says he enjoyed the "well-spirited" manner in which he and India captain Virat Kohli had a go at each other during the home Test series earlier this summer, describing the contest as his favourite of the many duels with the star batter.

Rayudu's loss is Yuvraj's gain: Kohli spells out reason for veteran's recall

Rayudu's loss is Yuvraj's gain: Kohli spells out reason for veteran's recall

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

The seasoned Yuvraj Singh was recalled to India's limited overs teams to lend solidity to an inexperience middle-order and ease the burden on Mahendra Singh Dhoni, captain Virat Kohli said in Pune on Saturday.