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Buzz: Umpire Dar set to break record

Buzz: Umpire Dar set to break record

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar, who started his international career in 2000, will stand in a record 129th Test match when Australia take on New Zealand in the first Test in Perth on Thursday.

When India Scored, The Stadium Roared

When India Scored, The Stadium Roared

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'There were many experts around me,' A Ganesh Nadar discovers at the India-Pakistan hockey game. 'One of them was explaining to his neighbour, that fellow is a good dragger and flicker, that fellow is a penalty corner specialist, that fellow is a penalty specialist, that fellow is a very good defender, etc, freely dispensing with his expert knowledge.'

Why KKR skipper is not disheartened after defeat

Why KKR skipper is not disheartened after defeat

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

Rabada was pretty confident that bowling yorkers was the best option.

PCB, former players pay rich tributes to Younis Khan

PCB, former players pay rich tributes to Younis Khan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) congratulated Younis Khan on his 100th Test appearance with former players also praising the senior batsman for his achievements.

How Rohit twin tons put India in command...

How Rohit twin tons put India in command...

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

There was not much luck for the South African bowlers as they toiled tirelessly on a hot and humid day unable to convert their half-chances.

Herculean task for Hobart to beat Kolkata in semis

Herculean task for Hobart to beat Kolkata in semis

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The seemingly invincible Kolkata Knight Riders will start outright favourites when they square off against Australia's Hobart Hurricanes in the semi-finals of the Oppo Champions League T20 in Hyderabad.

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez retires from international cricket

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez retires from international cricket

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Hafeez represented Pakistan in 392 international matches in which he scored 12,789 runs and took 253 wickets.

Post Hughes' demise, Martin Crowe recalls near misses during career

Post Hughes' demise, Martin Crowe recalls near misses during career

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

New Zealand Test cricket legend Martin Crowe has recalled all the near misses he experienced during his career that included 77 Test matches in light of the passing of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes.

Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Babri has in the past also worked with some players helping them understand how to handle pressure situations and get through bad performances and personal issues.

'Individually, Dhoni can't win you a World Cup'

'Individually, Dhoni can't win you a World Cup'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

The event, Agenda Aaj Tak 2014, was attended by a host of former cricketers including Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram, pacer Shoaib Akhtar and Indian openers Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag.

Cummins, Not Rohit, Will Lead My Team

Cummins, Not Rohit, Will Lead My Team

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

4 Aussies, 3 Indians, 1 Kiwi, 3 South Africans in Harish Kotian's World Cup 2023 Dream XI.

Pakistan cricketers salute 'class player' Dhoni

Pakistan cricketers salute 'class player' Dhoni

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'A true match-winner against whom I enjoyed playing against a lot'

Congratulations skipper! Pakistan cricket fraternity to Imran Khan

Congratulations skipper! Pakistan cricket fraternity to Imran Khan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Pakistani cricketers congratulated the World Cup-winning former captain for leading his party to power in the country's general elections.

#Didyouknow: Mahela Jayawardene wanted to be a fast bowler

#Didyouknow: Mahela Jayawardene wanted to be a fast bowler

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

At the peak of Mahela Jayawardene's career, international cricket was flooded with world-class bowlers, something many feel is not the case now.

Moin appointed Pak coach for Asia Cup and T20 World Cup

Moin appointed Pak coach for Asia Cup and T20 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The Management Committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board appointed former wicketkeeper Moin Khan as head coach of the national team for the upcoming Asia Cup and World T20 Cup tournaments in Bangladesh, ignoring former Test captain Waqar Younis for the top job.

ICC has successfully finished cricket in last 10 years: Akhtar

ICC has successfully finished cricket in last 10 years: Akhtar

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The International Cricket Council has "successfully finished" cricket in the last 10 years and brought it down to its knees, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar insisted in a scathing criticism of the sport's global body. Akhtar expressed his anguish at some of the playing conditions in white ball cricket, which has made it a game only for the batsmen.

18 years on, spin legend Kumble relives his 'Perfect 10'

18 years on, spin legend Kumble relives his 'Perfect 10'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The Indian spin legend fondly recollected what easily got elevated to the top echelon of achievements in international cricket.

Pakistan can't afford to leave Amir out of T20 WC squad: Arthur

Pakistan can't afford to leave Amir out of T20 WC squad: Arthur

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Arthur described coaching the Pakistan team as a fulfilling period of his career.

Warner, Smith absence helped India win Down Under: Waqar

Warner, Smith absence helped India win Down Under: Waqar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Not taking away any credit from India, but when they won in Australia, there is no doubt that Australian cricket was going through a turmoil and there were problems in their dressing room'.

How India have dominated Pakistan in World Cups

How India have dominated Pakistan in World Cups

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

India have won all their six games against Pakistan in the World Cup.

India vs Pak: When Bhajji & Yousuf nearly attacked each other

India vs Pak: When Bhajji & Yousuf nearly attacked each other

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Call it pressure or whatever, the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan during the 2003 World Cup in South Africa almost saw Harbhajan Singh and Mohammed Yousuf ready to tear into each other with forks in their hands.

Will take government's advice: Gavaskar on attending Imran's swearing-in

Will take government's advice: Gavaskar on attending Imran's swearing-in

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

'I would like to take our government's OK, take their view'

'Kohli not in Tendulkar, Dravid's league'

'Kohli not in Tendulkar, Dravid's league'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Former Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf believes that India captain Virat Kohli is not in the league of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.

Pakistan hangs brigadier for spying

Pakistan hangs brigadier for spying

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

It is unlikely Brigadier Raja Rizwan was working for RA&W, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

I don't see Bumrah playing 10 years of injury-free cricket: Aaqib

I don't see Bumrah playing 10 years of injury-free cricket: Aaqib

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Former Pakistan fast bowler and current United Arab Emirates coach Aaqib Javed feels that Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah will "find it difficult" to sustain for long without injury in international cricket with his unusual action.

PHOTOS: Rohit's record ton puts India on course for win

PHOTOS: Rohit's record ton puts India on course for win

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

Rohit Sharma completed a century in each innings in his maiden Test as opener as India pressed for victory in the first Test against South Africa by setting the touring side a daunting target of 395.

India needs to find a way to dismiss Smith: Gavaskar

India needs to find a way to dismiss Smith: Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar says if India wants to win the ongoing five-match ODI series in Australia they need to find a way to dismiss home team skipper Steven Smith early.

Warne's Warriors too good for Sachin's Blasters in Game 2

Warne's Warriors too good for Sachin's Blasters in Game 2

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Andrew Symonds bagged four wickets and Saqlain Mushtaq two as Warne Warriors easily defeated Sachin Blasters by 57 runs in Game 2 of the Cricket All-Stars series in Houston on Wednesday night.

India-Pakistan series in December not ruled out yet, says Shukla

India-Pakistan series in December not ruled out yet, says Shukla

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

The senior Indian administrator also said that the BCCI extended full hospitality to the PCB delegation but Shiv Sena spoiled the schedule meeting last Monday.

Gambhir slams Afridi for anti-Modi remarks

Gambhir slams Afridi for anti-Modi remarks

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Sunday hit back at his favourite target former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi for his latest jibe against India PM Narendra Modi and the Indian armed forces.

All-Stars PHOTOS: 'Celebrating cricket' as legends turn back the clock

All-Stars PHOTOS: 'Celebrating cricket' as legends turn back the clock

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

"The whole idea of Cricket All Stars is that, to try to get as many nations together to celebrate this'

Delhi HC blast: Court dismisses bail plea of approver

Delhi HC blast: Court dismisses bail plea of approver

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

A special National Investigation Agency court has dismissed the bail plea of Amir Abbas Dev, a co-accused-turned-approver in the September 2011 Delhi high court blast case in which the lone arrested accused is facing trial.

Will Mahinder become first Sikh player to represent Pakistan?

Will Mahinder become first Sikh player to represent Pakistan?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Mahinder Pal Singh has become the first Sikh cricketer to be selected in Pakistan's National Cricket Academy after he was picked for a fast bowlers' camp, being organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board. The 21-year old Mahinder was selected at an emerging player camp, organised by PCB in Multan in November. "It was a proud moment for me to be selected for the camp," Pal, who hails from the tribal region of Pakistan but lives in Nankana Sahib outside Lahore, told PTI. The eldest among five siblings, Pal is the first member of his community to be recognised at this level.

Playing behind closed doors won't affect Pakistan

Playing behind closed doors won't affect Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Pakistan are scheduled to play three Tests and as many T20Is in a bio-secure environment in England amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

'India need bowling superstar'

'India need bowling superstar'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Sanjay Manjrekar hailed the trend of bowlers emerging as game-changers for India but stressed that the country needs a bowling superstar to inspire young generation.

Akhtar criticised for mocking Pakistan cricket on Indian show

Akhtar criticised for mocking Pakistan cricket on Indian show

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's remarks mocking the state of affairs in Pakistan on a popular Indian comedy show have evoked angry reactions from ex-players and officials.

India pacer Shami out of UAE match; Binny may replace him

India pacer Shami out of UAE match; Binny may replace him

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

All-rounder Staurt Binny is likely to replace injured bowler Mohammed Shami for India's next World Cup match against the UAE.

When Saqlain sledged Sachin for the first (and last) time

When Saqlain sledged Sachin for the first (and last) time

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

In one of his early battles with Sachin Tendulkar during the Sahara Cup in Canada, Saqlain Mushtaq thought it would be a good idea to sledge the champion batsman. As it panned out, the wily off-spinner sledged to never sledge the then Indian captain again. Many failed to read Saqlain's Doosra but he feels Tendulkar was probably the best when it came to reading from hands.

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Check out our Sports Quiz!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

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Cariappa says 'don't care about money' after max hit at IPL auction

Cariappa says 'don't care about money' after max hit at IPL auction

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

"I don't know what to say. It is really a dream come true. I was confident of being picked for my base price of Rs 10 lakh but never thought of the crores. I just hope I get to play in the eleven," a soft-spoken Cariappa said.