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DRS under scrutiny in Gabba Test

DRS under scrutiny in Gabba Test

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

The much talked about the Decision Review System (DRS) came under more scrutiny during the first Test match between South Africa and Australia at Gabba in Brisbane.

How Australia plan to conquer India

How Australia plan to conquer India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The documentary, which premieres on Prime Video this week, charts the success and failure of Cummins' team

RCB release Hasaranga, Chameera ahead of Eliminator vs KKR

RCB release Hasaranga, Chameera ahead of Eliminator vs KKR

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore announced that Sri Lankan duo of Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera have been released from the team's bio bubble ahead of the IPL Eliminator match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday.

Ishant set to join Delhi Ranji squad in Guwahati, Dhull likely to open

Ishant set to join Delhi Ranji squad in Guwahati, Dhull likely to open

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Yash Dhull set to open

Commonwealth Games Hockey: India aim to end Australia's dominance

Commonwealth Games Hockey: India aim to end Australia's dominance

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Since hockey's introduction at Commonwealth Games 24 years ago, World No.1 Australia have been the most dominant force, having won all six gold medals till date.

Coronavirus crisis has burst the bubble in which sportspersons exist: Mark Wood

Coronavirus crisis has burst the bubble in which sportspersons exist: Mark Wood

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Mark Wood says the coronavirus pandemic has burst the bubble in which sportspersons, at times, live, making them as vulnerable as a common man is to the unprecedented challenges posed by the global health crisis.

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The G20 declaration, which hit snags on the language to describe the Ukraine war, amounted to a 'coup' for host Prime Minister Narendra Modi though the final compromise statement reflected a stand far softer than those the United States and its Western allies have adopted on Russia, the world media said on Sunday.

Mandhana, Harmanpreet get Grade A contracts, Shafali upgraded

Mandhana, Harmanpreet get Grade A contracts, Shafali upgraded

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The Grade B has an annual retainer fee of Rs 30 lakh and veterans such as Jhulan Goswami, Mithali Raj and Deepti Sharma are among 10 players in this bracket.

With DK, Ashwin sidelined, T20 transition set in motion

With DK, Ashwin sidelined, T20 transition set in motion

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

It is understood that Indian cricket is finally ready to move beyond Karthik. In 2019, World Cup ended his 50-over career and 2022 might just witness his international T20 swansong.

'It's part of your journey': Umesh on Kuldeep's exclusion

'It's part of your journey': Umesh on Kuldeep's exclusion

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Kuldeep Yadav's exclusion from the India's playing XI for the ongoing second Test against Bangladesh may have surprised many but senior pacer Umesh Yadav on Thursday said it is a part of every cricketer's journey.

Australia name five uncapped players for Pakistan series

Australia name five uncapped players for Pakistan series

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Australia named five uncapped players in a raw tour squad to play Pakistan in a Test series in the United Arab Emirates, while recalling pace veteran Peter Siddle for the first time in two years and dropping middle order batsman Peter Handscomb.

India thwarted China's expansionist policy: Veterans

India thwarted China's expansionist policy: Veterans

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The experts also said China's military 'misadventure' may have been driven in part by President Xi Jinping's attempt to show 'gains somewhere" after the growing global criticism against his country over the origin of COVID-19.

James Anderson is getting better with age...

James Anderson is getting better with age...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Dale Steyn has played down comparisons with England pace spearhead saying that the bowler seems to be getting better with age.

Mohali ODI: Perfect platform for Surya, Iyer to test themselves against Aus

Mohali ODI: Perfect platform for Surya, Iyer to test themselves against Aus

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

As much as Ishan Kishan has done his bit, India will need Iyer, the proverbial slayer of spin bowling in the middle overs during the World Cup.

Massive leap for Shreyas in ICC T20 rankings

Massive leap for Shreyas in ICC T20 rankings

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Iyer's teammate pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar jumped three spots to 17th on the bowler rankings, while former captain Virat Kohli, who was rested for the Sri Lanka T20Is, fell out of the top 10 - he dropped five places to 15th.

New Zealand vie for elusive T20 World Cup crown

New Zealand vie for elusive T20 World Cup crown

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Black Caps can only improve by lifting the title in Melbourne next month.

'Amazing to see how India nurtures its young players'

'Amazing to see how India nurtures its young players'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur believes that international cricket teams can learn from India on how to nurture young players and empower them with responsibilities at critical junctures. Be it in the bowling or batting department, cricketing powerhouse India has built a solid bench strength for all formats under Virat Kohli's leadership, which has left Arthur impressed.

Washington ruled out of WI T20Is, Kuldeep named as replacement

Washington ruled out of WI T20Is, Kuldeep named as replacement

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Washington will join Axar and KL Rahul at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for rehabilitation.

Is this the end of the road for Rahane and Ishant?

Is this the end of the road for Rahane and Ishant?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Before the opening day of the second Test, the BCCI officially announced that Rahane, Ishant and, more importantly, Ravindra Jadeja are out of the match due to various injuries.

Kite-Flying To Spymaster

Kite-Flying To Spymaster

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Ravi Sinha is described as "highly tech-savvy", and credited with infusing modern technology in the field of intelligence collection.

Cricket Buzz: Suspended Sarfraz says he's learnt lesson

Cricket Buzz: Suspended Sarfraz says he's learnt lesson

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Akram slams PCB for calling back Sarfaraz from South Africa

Kohli shares pearls of wisdom with India colts ahead of final

Kohli shares pearls of wisdom with India colts ahead of final

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Led by Yash Dhull, India will take on England in the Under-19 final on Saturday. It will be India's fourth successive final since 2016.

We need to make a few adjustments on SA pitches: Zaheer

We need to make a few adjustments on SA pitches: Zaheer

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Veteran speedster Zaheer Khan, who will be spearheading the Indian pace attack in the two-Test series, feels that one needs to make some adjustments on the "hit the deck" kind of surfaces in South Africa having done bulk of the bowling on the sub-continental featherbeds.

PHOTOS: Elliott's six powers Kiwis to maiden World Cup final

PHOTOS: Elliott's six powers Kiwis to maiden World Cup final

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

South Africa set New Zealand a daunting target of 298 runs in 43 overs.

Rohit 10/10; Shami, Umesh 9/10

Rohit 10/10; Shami, Umesh 9/10

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

A look at how the Indian players rated in the Test series against South Africa.

Goswami first female cricketer to hit 200-wicket mark

Goswami first female cricketer to hit 200-wicket mark

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

India's veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami added another feather to her illustrious cap by becoming the first female cricketer to take 200 ODI wickets on Wednesday.

Greame's Smith squad named National Team of the Year

Greame's Smith squad named National Team of the Year

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The Proteas have been named Team of the Year at the 2013 South African Sports Awards function at Sun City.

How will IPL's foreign players return home?

How will IPL's foreign players return home?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

We will find a way to send back foreign players, says IPL chairman Brijesh Patel.

India A, Under-19 head coach Dravid replaced

India A, Under-19 head coach Dravid replaced

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Mhambrey gets longer stint as U-19 coach, Kotak to helm India A for South Africa A series

1st Test: India's Rohit auditions as opener while SA face spin challenge

1st Test: India's Rohit auditions as opener while SA face spin challenge

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

'We want to give Rohit Sharma an opportunity to open the innings in Tests'

Cricket Buzz: Starc boost for Australia ahead of Ashes

Cricket Buzz: Starc boost for Australia ahead of Ashes

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

With Pakistan chasing 136 for victory, the 39-year-old left arm spinner showed his class with a match-winning six for 43 in the second innings for a match haul of 11 wickets.

Former Eden Gardens curator Prabir Mukherjee passes away

Former Eden Gardens curator Prabir Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Prabir Mukherjee, a former chief curator of the Cricket Association of Bengal, passed away at a Kolkata hospital late Tuesday night after a prolonged illness.

India optimistic of better show at happy hunting ground

India optimistic of better show at happy hunting ground

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India have tasted a lot of success recently in Australia including back-to-back Test series wins and veteran spinner Ashwin said the team will draw confidence from that.

'Kohli and his men are the real deal now'

'Kohli and his men are the real deal now'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Border heaped praise on India's pace unit, saying, "It's as a good an Indian bowling attack as I've ever seen."

'Flexible' Iyer ready to bat at any position in Indian team

'Flexible' Iyer ready to bat at any position in Indian team

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Uncapped Shreyas Iyer is comfortable batting at any position and said on Tuesday that scoring a century against South Africa 'A' in a tournament final earlier this year has been satisfying.

I surprised myself: De Villiers

I surprised myself: De Villiers

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'As a 36-year-old to come here, having not played a lot of cricket, in the middle of some talented youngsters -- was a pleasing start'

Pujara slips to 8th in ICC Test rankings, Amla still top

Pujara slips to 8th in ICC Test rankings, Amla still top

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Cheteshwar Pujara was the highest-ranked Indian batsman despite dropping a rung to eighth while R Ashwin held on to his eighth position in the bowlers' chart of the ICC Test rankings.

Dhoni's retirement: When will he decide on his future

Dhoni's retirement: When will he decide on his future

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Dhoni, on his part, has not uttered a word on his future course of action.

Mithali completes 10,000 runs; cricketers laud her

Mithali completes 10,000 runs; cricketers laud her

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Mithali Raj joins England's Charlotte Edwards in the elite club

SA call-up Elgar, rest Kallis for England ODIs

SA call-up Elgar, rest Kallis for England ODIs

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

South Africa have rested veteran all-rounder Jacques Kallis from the upcoming ODI series against England, replacing him with Dean Elgar in the 15-member squad for the five-match series starting August 24.