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CWG 2022: How India fared on Tuesday, August 2

CWG 2022: How India fared on Tuesday, August 2

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

India held on to sixth place in the medals tally

Shami's STRANGE Exclusion From World Cup Team

Shami's STRANGE Exclusion From World Cup Team

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

In the last four IPLs, Mohammed Shami has taken 19 wickets or more every season.

How Many Indians Have Played 100 Tests?

How Many Indians Have Played 100 Tests?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

As Pujara gears up to play his 100th Test, here's a look at the list of the 12 cricketers who are a part of the 100 Tests club in India.

End of Dhoni? DROPPED from BCCI's central contract

End of Dhoni? DROPPED from BCCI's central contract

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Dhoni's contract not being renewed is not exactly a surprise as he has not played a competitive game since that World Cup semifinal on July

It has been a great journey made up of wonderful memories: Zaheer

It has been a great journey made up of wonderful memories: Zaheer

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Former India Pacer Zaheer Khan, who recently retired from international cricket, has said that he has achieved everything he wanted to in his career spanning 14 years and there was "no missing link" for him to regret.

Kolkata T20 called off due to wet outfield; SA win series 2-0

Kolkata T20 called off due to wet outfield; SA win series 2-0

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The third and final T20 international between India and South Africa was on Thursday abandoned without a ball being bowled because of a wet outfield, allowing the visitors to clinch the three-match series by a 2-0 margin.

Australia's Pattinson to return home after abuse ban

Australia's Pattinson to return home after abuse ban

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Pattinson was handed the ban when he admitted abusing a Queensland player during a domestic match last week.

The big worry for umpires during day-night Test matches...

The big worry for umpires during day-night Test matches...

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

As India and Bangladesh gear up for their first-ever day-night Test, veteran umpire K Hariharan said that the match officials should worry about the twilight period.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Murray advance; Minnen routs Venus

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Murray advance; Minnen routs Venus

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Images from Day 2 of the 2023 US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

Kohli unhappy with scheduling; BCCI ready to assess

Kohli unhappy with scheduling; BCCI ready to assess

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Acting Board of Control for Cricket in India president CK Khanna on Thursday said that the BCCI needs to seriously assess captain Virat Kohli's view on Team India's busy schedule which has left the players with precious little time to prepare for the away series against South Africa next month.

India beat Pakistan to retain Blind World Cup title

India beat Pakistan to retain Blind World Cup title

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Sunil Ramesh slammed a superb 93 as India defeated arch rivals Pakistan by two wickets in a thrilling summit clash to retain the Blind Cricket World Cup title in Sharjah on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Khawaja's unbeaten century gives Australia the lead

PHOTOS: Khawaja's unbeaten century gives Australia the lead

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Usman Khawaja hit Australia's first century of the series and Peter Handscomb scored a half-century on debut as the hosts reached 307 for six with a lead of 48 at end of the second day of the day-night third Test against South Africa in Adelaide.

If India Becomes Bharat...

If India Becomes Bharat...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

By changing the nation's name from India to Bharat, would this landmass overnight lose the emotional and cultural linkage that had been built over generations, centuries and millennia, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Finger spinners have a role at World Cup, says Bhajji

Finger spinners have a role at World Cup, says Bhajji

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

'It's come down to the people and their belief whether finger spinners could do the job or not. I feel finger spinners have a role to play provided you back them'

No Indians in ICC ODI Team of the Year!

No Indians in ICC ODI Team of the Year!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

The problem with non-selection of an Indian player in the XI is more to do with lack of matches rather than poor show since they have won both the series that they played in 2021.

SEE: 'Gayle is still a force to be reckoned with'

SEE: 'Gayle is still a force to be reckoned with'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Former West Indies captain Daren Ganga believes Chris Gayle should continue to play for the West Indies in the T20 format.

'Virat will always play a big innings because that's his mindset'

'Virat will always play a big innings because that's his mindset'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Lavish in his praise for centurion Virat Kohli, captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said the swashbuckling batsman paced his knock very well while guiding India to what turned out to be a match-winning total against South Africa in the do-or-die fourth One-Day International in Chennai, on Thursday.

Cricket Buzz: Eng captain Morgan urges ODI stars to opt for Ashes over T20 leagues

Cricket Buzz: Eng captain Morgan urges ODI stars to opt for Ashes over T20 leagues

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

In order to seal the place in the squad, the duo will have to cancel their league tours in South Africa and Bangladesh.

Afridi describes Yousuf, Akhtar as 'heckle and jeckle'

Afridi describes Yousuf, Akhtar as 'heckle and jeckle'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

A war of words has broken out between three big names of Pakistan cricket with veteran all-rounder Shahid Afridi describing former stars, Muhammad Yousuf and Shoaib Akhtar as 'heckle and jeckle'.

Kohli to star in Asia XI squad for T20Is in Bangladesh?

Kohli to star in Asia XI squad for T20Is in Bangladesh?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli was named in the Asia XI squad to take on a Faf du Plessis-led World XI in next month's Bangabandhu 100-year celebration three-match T20 International series in Dhaka.

Ponting sees Pant as 'successful' future India captain

Ponting sees Pant as 'successful' future India captain

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Two-time World Cup-winning Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has no doubt that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will be a 'successful' India captain if he is handed the responsibility in the future.

'Disillusioned' Windies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo quits Test cricket

'Disillusioned' Windies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo quits Test cricket

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Just weeks after being dropped from the West Indies' World Cup squad, a 'disillusioned' Dwayne Bravo has announced his retirement from Test cricket.

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Indian cricket in 2022 was chaotic, to say the least and messy at most of the time both on and off the field.

Harbhajan Singh-Geeta Basra's wedding date REVEALED!

Harbhajan Singh-Geeta Basra's wedding date REVEALED!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The veteran Indian off-spinner will tie the knot with his longtime girlfriend in what is expected to be a five-day ceremony later this month

Dhoni will be retained by CSK in 2021: N Srinivasan

Dhoni will be retained by CSK in 2021: N Srinivasan

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Dhoni has been a part of CSK since the IPL's inaugural edition in 2008 and apart from the two seasons when the franchise was suspended, the wicket-keeper batsman has led the team admirably, guiding them to three title triumphs.

Virender Sehwag hints at retirement from international cricket, then denies

Virender Sehwag hints at retirement from international cricket, then denies

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Virender Sehwag has announced his international retirement. The batsman made the announcement in Dubai on Monday, ahead of joining the Masters Champions League.

Kallis nears century with Durban Test in the balance

Kallis nears century with Durban Test in the balance

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Jacques Kallis inched closer to scoring a century in his final Test after guiding South Africa to 299 for five before rain and bad light brought a premature end to the third day of the second Test against India on Saturday.

ICC announced IPL not T20 team: Shoaib Akhtar

ICC announced IPL not T20 team: Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Pakistan players did not find any spot in ICC Team of the Decade across all formats

Can Yuvraj make 'meaningful contribution' in Champions Trophy?

Can Yuvraj make 'meaningful contribution' in Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Yuvraj Singh is hopeful that he can make a 'meaningful contribution' in India's Champions Trophy title defence during the June 1-18 marquee event in England.

IND vs AUS: How Kohli, Rohit can rewrite records

IND vs AUS: How Kohli, Rohit can rewrite records

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have a chance to cement their status as two of the best to play the 20-over format.

BIG statement about Joe Root the leader

BIG statement about Joe Root the leader

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Root enjoyed the utmost respect of players in the dressing room and that there was no clear 'natural successor'.

Australia's batting depth will be tested: Smith

Australia's batting depth will be tested: Smith

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'It'll test us out, no doubt, against a good Indian outfit .... They beat us out here last time and they're a very good side'

April 2, 2011: When Dhoni led India to World Cup glory at home

April 2, 2011: When Dhoni led India to World Cup glory at home

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

It was on April 2, 2011, when Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led India created history as they outclassed Sri Lanka in the final to claim their second ODI World Cup title, ending a long wait of 28 years.

Numbers game: India finally break Kiwi jinx!

Numbers game: India finally break Kiwi jinx!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

India thrashed New Zealand by 53 runs to give veteran fast bowler Ashish Nehra a winning farewell, in the first Twenty20 International in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

Federer knocked out by 70th-ranked Ramos-Vinolas in Shanghai

Federer knocked out by 70th-ranked Ramos-Vinolas in Shanghai

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

World number three and defending champion Roger Federer suffered a surprise defeat in the second round of the Shangahi Masters on Tuesday, losing 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-3 to Spain's Albert Ramos-Vinolas.

Cricket Buzz: Gayle named WI vice-captain for World Cup

Cricket Buzz: Gayle named WI vice-captain for World Cup

Rediff.com7 May 2019

"This will probably be the biggest World Cup, so there will be great expectations and I know we will do very well for the people of the West Indies," he added.

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka touch down in Guwahati ahead of T20Is

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka touch down in Guwahati ahead of T20Is

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The Sri Lankan cricket team, led by veteran pacer Lasith Malinga, arrived in Guwahati on Thursday for the three-match T20 series against India amid tight security after the city witnessed widespread protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The Sri Lankan team headed straight to the team hotel amid a thick security cover. The members of the Indian team are expected to arrive in batches on Friday for the series opener on Sunday.

Unadkat credits domestic grind for Test performance

Unadkat credits domestic grind for Test performance

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

"I always believed that I would get another chance. I didn't know how to be honest as the Indian pacers were doing well over the past three to four years. I was getting inspired watching them, to be honest."

'Du Plessis adds real strength to RCB's batting'

'Du Plessis adds real strength to RCB's batting'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore head coach Sanjay Bangar believes the inclusion of the experienced Faf du Plessis has added 'real strength' to their batting department.