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'Federer is my favourite; Alcaraz's drop shot reminds me of my short-arm jab': Shubman Gill

'Federer is my favourite; Alcaraz's drop shot reminds me of my short-arm jab': Shubman Gill

Rediff.com11 Jul 2026

Indian cricketer Shubman Gill draws parallels between Carlos Alcaraz's deceptive drop shot and his own short-arm jab, expressing admiration for Roger Federer and revealing his dream dinner guests.

'This is probably the right time to draft Sooryavanshi into India's ODI side'

'This is probably the right time to draft Sooryavanshi into India's ODI side'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Former India cricketer Farokh Engineer has strongly advocated for teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be drafted into India's ODI squad as an opener alongside Rohit Sharma, ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Faster than Don Bradman: Virat Kohli's Record-Breaking 18 Years For India

Faster than Don Bradman: Virat Kohli's Record-Breaking 18 Years For India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Virat Kohli, who debuted 18 years ago, has amassed over 28,000 international runs and 85 centuries, establishing himself as one of cricket's all-time greats with numerous unmatched records across all formats.

Neena Gupta Opens Up About Masaba-Viv Richards

Neena Gupta Opens Up About Masaba-Viv Richards

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Actor Neena Gupta offered a rare glimpse into her personal life, speaking up about her daughter Masaba Gupta's relationship with her father cricket legend Vivian Richards.

Viv Richards hails India's impact on white-ball cricket

Viv Richards hails India's impact on white-ball cricket

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

West Indies legend Viv Richards praises India's dominance in white ball cricket and discusses his role as an envoy for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

Why Indian Cricket Will Never Forget Ajinkya Rahane

Why Indian Cricket Will Never Forget Ajinkya Rahane

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Ajinkya Rahane, known as 'Jinx', has retired from international cricket at 38, leaving behind a legacy of quiet resolve, exceptional captaincy, and crucial innings that often came when India needed them most.

'Sobers Warned I'd Die If I Was Hit'

'Sobers Warned I'd Die If I Was Hit'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

'Maybe Sobers was upset that he could not touch Gavaskar, and when he came out to bat, he got dismissed off the first ball by me.'

'The victory that inspired generations': BCCI Celebrates 1983 World Cup Triumph

'The victory that inspired generations': BCCI Celebrates 1983 World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

India created history on on June 25, 1983, when they won the ODI World Cup for the first time, stunning the mighty West Indies in a thrilling final at Lord's.

SEE: Masaba debuts pics of dad Viv with baby Matara

SEE: Masaba debuts pics of dad Viv with baby Matara

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Her heart-melting post ended with a picture of her baby Masaba held lovingly by her grandfather.

IPL 2026: Dismiss Sanju Early Or Pay The Price

IPL 2026: Dismiss Sanju Early Or Pay The Price

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Sanju Samson reminded the cricket world on Saturday why he is one of T20's most dangerous batters.

IPL 2026: Can Mumbai Indians Rise Again?

IPL 2026: Can Mumbai Indians Rise Again?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

This is a franchise built on resilience and has often stumbled but risen with a vengeance, fiercer and hungrier. The question is: when will that happen, and why did it not start from their home ground?

Jansen breaks Viv Richards, Hayden's sixes record!

Jansen breaks Viv Richards, Hayden's sixes record!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Marco Jansen smashed the records held by legends Matthew Hayden and Vivian Richards for the most sixes hit by an overseas batter in a Test innings in India.

Pratika Rawal Calls for Increased Women's Test Matches

Pratika Rawal Calls for Increased Women's Test Matches

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Indian cricketer Pratika Rawal, fresh off her Test debut, is advocating for more women's Test matches, highlighting the format's importance for player development and character building.

Pant outshines Viv, Dhoni, Rohit in record-breaking knock

Pant outshines Viv, Dhoni, Rohit in record-breaking knock

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Records tumbled at Lord's as Rishabh Pant, despite an injured finger, blasted his way into the history books

Milestones in sight as Kohli, Iyer gear up for Rajkot ODI

Milestones in sight as Kohli, Iyer gear up for Rajkot ODI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer are on the brink of something special in their respective ODI careers.

SEE: Lara's request to Jaiswal as legends watch WI wilt in New Delhi

SEE: Lara's request to Jaiswal as legends watch WI wilt in New Delhi

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal was seen greeting Lara with a handshake and a hug.

Sammy: No team wins T20 World Cup without beating India!.

Sammy: No team wins T20 World Cup without beating India!.

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

West Indies coach Daren Sammy says no team can win the T20 World Cup without beating hosts India, calling them favourites and the biggest hurdle to the title.

'It hurts': Sir Viv on West Indies' cricket decline

'It hurts': Sir Viv on West Indies' cricket decline

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Legendary West Indies batsman Sir Vivian Richards expressed his disappointment and frustration at the absence of the Caribbean side from the Champions Trophy, urging them to emulate Afghanistan's rise in world cricket. Richards highlighted Afghanistan's fighting spirit and consistent performances, contrasting their presence in the tournament with the West Indies' exclusion.

Viv Richards to mentor Pakistan at T20 WC?

Viv Richards to mentor Pakistan at T20 WC?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Richards could mentor the team in the World Cup a role fulfilled by former Australian opener, Matthew Hayden in the last two T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022 where Pakistan reached the semi-final and final.

Belligerent Brook Rewrites Record Books

Belligerent Brook Rewrites Record Books

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

England captain Harry Brook smashes records with blistering 135 against New Zealand

Muthusamy's ton put SA in control as India's spinners flop

Muthusamy's ton put SA in control as India's spinners flop

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Senuran Muthusamy and Marco Jansen made Indian finger spinners' look ordinary in good batting conditions with invaluable lower-order contributions as South Africa seized control of the second Test.

If we fight hard, there will be...: Lara's message to WI

If we fight hard, there will be...: Lara's message to WI

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Lara praised the Caribbean side's remarkable comeback in the match after a difficult start.

Luckiest to bowl last ball, says Deepti after WC win

Luckiest to bowl last ball, says Deepti after WC win

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma was crowned Player of the Tournament in India's maiden ICC Women's World Cup triumph, says she still cannot believe she bowled the title-winning delivery.

What ails Windies cricket... Lack of funds or passion?

What ails Windies cricket... Lack of funds or passion?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

West Indies have suffered back-to-back series whitewashes by Australia and India in a run of five straight losses that has exposed not just technical and structural gaps but a deeper erosion of the pride that once defined the famous maroon cap.

Rohit Sharma, Simply The Best In ODIs!

Rohit Sharma, Simply The Best In ODIs!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Rajaneesh Gupta lists the amazing numbers that make Rohit Sharma one of the finest ODI batters of his time.

Pujara Did What Gill and Root Wouldn't...

Pujara Did What Gill and Root Wouldn't...

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

While modern greats like Shubman Gill and Joe Root shy away from batting at No. 3, Nasser Hussain says Cheteshwar Pujara embraced the challenge and carried forward Rahul Dravid's legacy with distinction.

Kohli vs Tendulkar: Sir Viv breaks silence on 'greatest' debate

Kohli vs Tendulkar: Sir Viv breaks silence on 'greatest' debate

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards has praised Virat Kohli's fighting spirit, energy, and passion, calling him a "great" and "legendary" player.

When luck favoured Viv in India

When luck favoured Viv in India

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Who knows what would have happened if the dice of fate had not gone Viv's way during the Delhi Test?

'Cricket at heart?': Lara's wake-up call for West Indies team

'Cricket at heart?': Lara's wake-up call for West Indies team

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Legendary Brian Lara said the struggling West Indies would "find a way" in getting their act together in Test cricket if they really had "cricket at heart".

PIX: West Indies stumble after India post huge total

PIX: West Indies stumble after India post huge total

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill struck his 10th Test century, while Ravindra Jadeja picked up three wickets as India dominated Day 2 of the second Test against West Indies, in Delhi, on Saturday.

Mohsin Khan relives cricket glory and Bollywood days

Mohsin Khan relives cricket glory and Bollywood days

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

From facing Dennis Lillee to filming with Dharmendra, Mohsin Khan goes back in time in a freewheeling interview.

'100 Things' Crippling West Indies Cricket Diagnosed!

'100 Things' Crippling West Indies Cricket Diagnosed!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Cricket West Indies (CWI) have "identified about a hundred things" that need improvement, including inculcating a sense of pride among young players, raising the standard of domestic tournaments, and bringing in more money, said the board after after an emergency meeting with the island's past players.

Root surpasses Dravid, Smith with 37th Test century!

Root surpasses Dravid, Smith with 37th Test century!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Joe Root scored his 37th Test hundred on Friday to go past the tally of former India skipper Rahul Dravid and contemporary Steve Smith.

Lloyd Urges ICC To Rethink WTC Shake-Up

Lloyd Urges ICC To Rethink WTC Shake-Up

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'We need to get a better share of the pie because we were the cash cows for a long time.'

T20 WC: Viv Richards 'loves' watching India play!

T20 WC: Viv Richards 'loves' watching India play!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Vivian Richards visited the Indian team's dressing room and expressed his support for Rohit Sharma & Co.

You need to prove yourself: Ramiz Raja slams Babar Azam

You need to prove yourself: Ramiz Raja slams Babar Azam

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Ramiz Raja backed Babar Azam to come good in red-ball cricket, saying that he needs to show the world through his temperament that he is like the West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards.

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

'Hooper Was More Talented Than Tendulkar'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'Man, what a player!' 'The ease in which he batted brought out a kind of awe in us.'

Big Shoes to Fill! Who'll Take Kohli's Legacy Forward?

Big Shoes to Fill! Who'll Take Kohli's Legacy Forward?

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli follows Rohit into retirement: Can Next Gen stars emulate India's batting luminaries?

PHOTOS: When Kohli and Co met Viv Richards

PHOTOS: When Kohli and Co met Viv Richards

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Skipper Virat Kohli says he received 'words of gold' from the legendary cricketer who visited the Indian team hotel ahead of the first cricket Test in Antigua.

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Between 2014 and 2019, he scored 21 centuries in just 55 Tests. Among these were seven double centuries, the most by an Indian in Test cricket. Remarkably, six of those double tons came within a span of just 22 Tests.