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What's going wrong for Delhi Capitals?

What's going wrong for Delhi Capitals?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant says his team needs to quickly sort out the 'pattern' of losing wickets in a bunch and play less dot balls in the middle overs to turn things around after suffering successive defeats in IPL 2022.

Nations must ensure cryptocurrency does not end in wrong hands: PM

Nations must ensure cryptocurrency does not end in wrong hands: PM

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Modi cautioning that cryptocurrency can spoil the youth.

Will India Pick Ashwin For Final?

Will India Pick Ashwin For Final?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

India could field three spinners against Australia in the final.

Labuschagne says he is fit for 2nd Test

Labuschagne says he is fit for 2nd Test

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

'It's going to have take something pretty serious to have me miss a game.'

DRS fiasco: Smith says Kohli's comments 'completely wrong'

DRS fiasco: Smith says Kohli's comments 'completely wrong'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

'Virat obviously stuck by his comments. From my point of view, they are completely wrong. I obviously came out after the game and said that I had made a mistake. It was an error on my behalf. I had a brain fade. In regards to we do it consistently, that's complete rubbish in my opinion. So, I think he was wrong in his statement'

World Cup 2023: 'England look like a side that has no confidence'

World Cup 2023: 'England look like a side that has no confidence'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Former skipper Nasser Hussain said reliance on statistics rather than reading the conditions has led to England's downfall in World Cup 2023.

T20 WC: Australia end title drought, organisers salvage showpiece

T20 WC: Australia end title drought, organisers salvage showpiece

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

After an action-packed month, Aaron Finch's Australia, written off after a horrendous build-up, emerged with their maiden 20-overs world title in their arms.

Maxwell likely to skip India ODIs ahead of World Cup

Maxwell likely to skip India ODIs ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

While Maxwell is still harbouring aspirations of making a fleeting appearance during Australia's ODI series in India later this month, the 34-year-old maintains being fit for the World Cup is his primary focus.

'WTC has made it worse for Test cricket'

'WTC has made it worse for Test cricket'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'It's been a slow moving car crash up to now and now it's kind of like, bang -- impact has been made.'

Sabalenka beats Zheng to retain Australian Open crown

Sabalenka beats Zheng to retain Australian Open crown

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Aryna Sabalenka beat China's Zheng Qinwen 6-3 6-2 to retain the Australian Open women's singles title on Saturday.

Djokovic stuck at Australia airport after visa bungle

Djokovic stuck at Australia airport after visa bungle

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Djokovic, who has won nine titles at Melbourne Park, including the last three, confirmed on Tuesday that had received a vaccination exemption to allow him to bid for a record 21st major title at the Australian Open, which starts on January 17.

World Cup final: Five key battles to watch out for

World Cup final: Five key battles to watch out for

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

A look at match-ups that could potentially decide the winner of the ICC World Cup final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Despite Snub, Ashwin Rallies Behind Team

Despite Snub, Ashwin Rallies Behind Team

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'Amidst all the chaos and scathing assessments, I feel it's very important to acknowledge all my team mates who played in this cycle.'

What Brought About South Africa's Downfall

What Brought About South Africa's Downfall

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

A place in the ICC ODI World Cup final once again eluded the South Africans as they went down to Australia by three wickets.

PIX: Wade stars as Australia slay Pakistan to enter final

PIX: Wade stars as Australia slay Pakistan to enter final

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup semi-final between Pakistan and Australia, in Dubai, on Thursday.

5th Test: What went right for England, wrong for India...

5th Test: What went right for England, wrong for India...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow slammed majestic centuries as England pulled off their highest-ever successful run chase in the longest format for a convincing seven-wicket win over India in the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham on Tuesday.

'If Rohit has been given a chance, then why not Rahul?'

'If Rohit has been given a chance, then why not Rahul?'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra raised concerns over middle-order batter KL Rahul's omission from the squad against Afghanistan.

What went wrong for Australia at World T20

What went wrong for Australia at World T20

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

Australia were uncharacteristically sloppy in the field too, dropping catches that highlighted their road-weariness, while death bowling remained a major issue as their glorious summer of Test cricket, made memorable by their Ashes win and series victory in South Africa, fizzled out in Bangladesh..

Ashwin's 100 Tests, In Numbers

Ashwin's 100 Tests, In Numbers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Ashwin is the only Indian to score a century and bag a five-wicket in a single Test. He has achieved this feat on three occasions.

2012 series against England was turning point for me: Ashwin

2012 series against England was turning point for me: Ashwin

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Senior India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Tuesday described the Test rubber against England in 2012 as the turning point of his illustrious career as the humbling series defeat at home helped him "correct" his flaws.

WTC Final: Now,Steve Waugh questions India's selection

WTC Final: Now,Steve Waugh questions India's selection

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'I would have picked Ashwin for his batting, let alone his bowling. That is why I can't believe he isn't playing because he has got five Test centuries as well. It is very strange.'

'They are in danger of letting hubris be their downfall'

'They are in danger of letting hubris be their downfall'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'If England are not playing to win then these Ashes Tests are not that important. They are only exhibition matches. They have got it back to front. It is not about entertaining and then winning. It is about winning first.'

Players union slams Cricket Australia's cost-cutting

Players union slams Cricket Australia's cost-cutting

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Cricket Australia furloughed about 80 per cent of its staff and said it had suffered a A$20 million (10.6 million pounds) fall in revenue due to COVID-19, despite the pandemic hitting at the end of the season.

Is Kishan Defying Dravid?

Is Kishan Defying Dravid?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The decision now rests with Kishan on whether he wants to heed the advice of one of India's greatest cricketers and work towards resurrecting his career or just be content playing the IPL.

'With guys like Ashwin, lack of game time isn't a concern'

'With guys like Ashwin, lack of game time isn't a concern'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin finds himself in contention for a World Cup spot despite lack of game time but it doesn't concern skipper Rohit Sharma one bit.

Mohali T20I: Rohit's honest post-game analysis

Mohali T20I: Rohit's honest post-game analysis

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'...our bowlers were not quite there.'

What Rohit must do against Australia

What Rohit must do against Australia

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

India are scheduled to play four Tests in Australia. Nasser Hussain advised caution to Rohit Sharma at the start of the innings.

Who Will Replace Bumrah in Ranchi Test?

Who Will Replace Bumrah in Ranchi Test?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the fourth Test against England?

Out of WC, England, Netherlands eye Champions Trophy qualification

Out of WC, England, Netherlands eye Champions Trophy qualification

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

To avoid the ignominy of missing the cut for the prestigious Champions Trophy, England must win their remaining two fixtures against the Netherlands and Pakistan.

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.

Lee wants Australia to take things 'aaram se, aaram se'

Lee wants Australia to take things 'aaram se, aaram se'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

It's not all doom and gloom for Australia because they have got an amazing squad and I do believe for the first time that they do have a team that can win this ICC Men's T20 World Cup, says Brett Lee.

Hussain's advice to India: Read conditions well

Hussain's advice to India: Read conditions well

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

India made the blunder of reading the conditions wrong during the last WTC final in 2021 and shouldn't repeat the mistake this time as they eye their maiden ICC title in 10 years.

Kiss scandal: Oscar winner Portman praises Spain team's resilience

Kiss scandal: Oscar winner Portman praises Spain team's resilience

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Portman said in a speech to the European Clubs' Association General Assembly on Thursday that other teams had in the past had to fight for equal pay.

Dukes to launch probe over Ashes ball change controversy

Dukes to launch probe over Ashes ball change controversy

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Ponting called for an investigation into the ball change and now the owner of Dukes' ball is set to launch an internal probe into the row.

Pant has to keep on getting runs and prove everybody wrong: Kapil

Pant has to keep on getting runs and prove everybody wrong: Kapil

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

It is the job of a talented cricketer like Rishabh Pant to prove his detractors wrong, legendary India all-rounder Kapil Dev said. Recently, Pant has found himself at the receiving end of criticism for his inconsistency with the gloves and the bat and has lost his place in the Indian team.

World Cup PIX: Rahul, Kohli steer India to easy victory

World Cup PIX: Rahul, Kohli steer India to easy victory

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Images from ICC Men's ODI World Cup match played between India and Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, October 8.

Rohit expects 'different ball game' against reinforced Australia

Rohit expects 'different ball game' against reinforced Australia

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Locking horns with a reinforced Australia will be a "different ball game" if India get a chance to contest the series Down Under later this year, opener Rohit Sharma said on Wednesday. Exactly when the tour will go ahead is still up in the air as the coronavirus pandemic has brought professional cricket to a halt globally, but that uncertainty has not stopped Rohit from looking forward to what he expects to be a close contest.

All's still not lost, reckons DC coach Ponting

All's still not lost, reckons DC coach Ponting

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Former Australia captain Ponting believes Australian players are more suited to English conditions and will have more of an edge than India.

How Kuldeep copes when things go wrong...

How Kuldeep copes when things go wrong...

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

India wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Sunday said he likes to "reflect on the errors" when things doesn't go his way as he is geared up for the first two Tests against England, starting in Chennai from February 5.

Human error! Instead of WC winning skipper, Spain honours...

Human error! Instead of WC winning skipper, Spain honours...

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The Spanish Government mistakenly honoured celebrity Ivana Icardi, sister of Argentinian footballer Mauro Icardi, instead of Women's World Cup winning captain Ivana Andres, with the country's Royal Order of Sports Merit, Spain's National Sports Council (CSD) confirmed on Wednesday.