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Bumrah, Mandhana shine with ICC Player of the Month

Bumrah, Mandhana shine with ICC Player of the Month

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Jasprit Bumrah added another feather to his hat when he was on Tuesday named the 'ICC Men's Player of the Month for June'.

Kohli's consistency, Gayle's power: T20 World Cup legends shine

Kohli's consistency, Gayle's power: T20 World Cup legends shine

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Here's a rundown on the leading run-getters and the ones with best strike rates in the T20 showpiece.

Meet the 20 teams that have qualified for 2024 T20 WC

Meet the 20 teams that have qualified for 2024 T20 WC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

After the results of the Africa Qualifier, the slots for the 20 participating teams have been filled.

Afghanistan aim to upset South Africa in T20 WC semis

Afghanistan aim to upset South Africa in T20 WC semis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Without belittling the poised run of the Proteas, Afghanistan have been the revelation of this ICC showpiece.

Gavaskar believes Jaiswal will succeed against England...

Gavaskar believes Jaiswal will succeed against England...

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

ashasvi Jaiswal could cement his place in the Indian Test side during the upcoming five-Test series against England at home, said batting legend Sunil Gavaskar.

Zimbabwe to host India for T20Is in July

Zimbabwe to host India for T20Is in July

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

This will be the fourth time Zimbabwe will host India in a bilateral T20I series, having previously faced off in 2010, 2015 and 2016 in this format.

'Is this a defining moment in the death of Test cricket?'

'Is this a defining moment in the death of Test cricket?'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh has slammed the ICC and top cricket boards, including the BCCI, for not caring about Test cricket after South Africa named a depleted red-ball squad for the tour of New Zealand.

Six-hitting sprees, hat-tricks: T20 World Cup thrills unfold

Six-hitting sprees, hat-tricks: T20 World Cup thrills unfold

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Majestic cricket milestones mark T20 World Cup journey

ODI World Cup: Skipper Bavuma heads home, to miss warm-up games

ODI World Cup: Skipper Bavuma heads home, to miss warm-up games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma will miss Cricket World Cup warm-up matches against Afghanistan and New Zealand after returning home for family reasons, officials confirmed on Thursday.

Can new captain, coach lead shaky Pakistan to T20 glory?

Can new captain, coach lead shaky Pakistan to T20 glory?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Pakistan are dangerous opponents for the best of teams in major tournaments but they could face a rocky road in their quest

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

China: 'India Must Not Accept Ceding Of Patrolling Rights'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'Disengagement is merely the first step in a lengthy process of arriving at a new normal along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh and the entire land boundary.' 'The Indian government should insist on the restoration of the status quo ante in Eastern Ladakh.'

'I want to play international cricket until I am 40'

'I want to play international cricket until I am 40'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

South African spinner Keshav Maharaj has said that the thought of playing the World Cup in India last year was extra motivation for him to deal with his Achilles tendon injury and he would have been "shattered" if he was unable to make it.

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com15 May 2024

If Pitroda's blunder cost him his office, what should the BJP's unrepentant attitude cost it?, asks Shyam G Menon.

10 African dictators Modi shook hands with

10 African dictators Modi shook hands with

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Over the last four days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the heads of over 50 African nations, some of whom have extremely unsavoury reputations. Meet the 10 most controversial leaders who visited Delhi this week.

Ebola fears won't affect African Nations Cup schedule

Ebola fears won't affect African Nations Cup schedule

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

African Nations Cup's organisers reportedly have no intention of changing the dates of next year's football event even though hosts Morocco called for postponement of the finals because of fears over the Ebola virus.

G20 Summit: The biggest challenge India faces is...

G20 Summit: The biggest challenge India faces is...

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The biggest question looming over the summit is whether there will be a joint leaders' declaration in view of the sharp differences between the West and the Russia-China combine on the text to describe the Ukraine conflict in the document.

It's a bit daunting: Jacks on being RCB's next ABD

It's a bit daunting: Jacks on being RCB's next ABD

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Will Jacks opened up on filling the shoes of legendary South African batter AB de Villiers as franchise's premier overseas batter, saying that the task is "daunting".

Guinea reverses decision to pull out of Tokyo Games

Guinea reverses decision to pull out of Tokyo Games

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

It urged Guinea's authorities to immediately reconsider the decision.

New Zealand promise respect for no-name Proteas

New Zealand promise respect for no-name Proteas

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

New Zealand have never beaten South Africa in a Test series in nearly a century of trying and will rarely have a better chance to break that drought than in two matches against a severely depleted side starting on Sunday.

Monkeypox in India: Here's all you need to know about the virus

Monkeypox in India: Here's all you need to know about the virus

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted to humans from animals) with symptoms similar to those seen in the past in smallpox patients, although it is clinically less severe.

Mane overshadows Salah as Senegal win 1stAfrica Cup of Nations

Mane overshadows Salah as Senegal win 1stAfrica Cup of Nations

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

It was a first Cup of Nations success for Senegal after two lost finals in 2002 and 2019.

OTT This Week: Romance, Horror, Adventure

OTT This Week: Romance, Horror, Adventure

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

From show business to sports stories, you'll find plenty to keep you busy on OTT this week.

'Not the pitch you play a World Cup semi-final on'

'Not the pitch you play a World Cup semi-final on'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott lambasted the pitch that was used for their T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa in Trinidad.

Smith becomes second South African to cross 9000 runs in Tests

Smith becomes second South African to cross 9000 runs in Tests

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

South African skipper Graeme Smith completed 9,000 runs in Test cricket during his double hundred against Pakistan in the second Test in Dubai on Thursday.

Can RR Stars Win IPL 2024?

Can RR Stars Win IPL 2024?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Rajasthan Royals has assembled a world class talent team. Can RR, who won the first IPL title, win another championship?

Kohli has turned Indian cricketers into 'out and out' athletes: KP

Kohli has turned Indian cricketers into 'out and out' athletes: KP

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday said fitness freak Virat Kohli has turned his teammates into "out and out athletes" and called him the man responsible for an incredible turnaround in Indian cricket.

Yaya Toure wins African Footballer of Year for third time

Yaya Toure wins African Footballer of Year for third time

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure landed his third successive African Footballer of the Year award on Thursday to cap a memorable week.

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Shashank Redemption: From Mistaken Buy To Punjab King

Shashank Redemption: From Mistaken Buy To Punjab King

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

With all hopes faded, coming in to bat with 89 needed off 7 overs, the 32 year old revived the team's fortunes.

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

US Vice President Kamala Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination becoming the first Indian-American to win the nomination from a major political party, and chose Minnesota Gov Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday.

Indians dominate ICC U-19 Dream XI

Indians dominate ICC U-19 Dream XI

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan, Sachin Dhas, Saumy Pandey named in U19 World Cup Team of the Tournament

Stats: Duminy 3rd South African dismissed on 99

Stats: Duminy 3rd South African dismissed on 99

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Jean-Paul Duminy became the third South African batsman to be dismissed at 99 in ODIs -- the first two were Lance Klusener against Sri Lanka at Lahore on November 8, 1997 and Graeme Smith against Sri Lanka at Centurion on November 29, 2002.

Gayle the Six King! Who are top bowlers in T20 WCs?

Gayle the Six King! Who are top bowlers in T20 WCs?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Legends of T20 World Cup: Leading Wicket-takers, six-hitters and keepers with most dismissals

West Indies scent victory

West Indies scent victory

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

Smith revels: Why players prefer T20 over Tests

Smith revels: Why players prefer T20 over Tests

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Challenge for Test cricket is revenue-sharing model, not scheduling: Graeme Smith

'Babar needs Rohit, Kohli's pressure handling skills'

'Babar needs Rohit, Kohli's pressure handling skills'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Latif said India have superior spinners and based on current form, Rohit Sharma's men are favourites for a win on Sunday.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

UK identifies new South African coronavirus variant

UK identifies new South African coronavirus variant

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Like the UK variant identified earlier, the new variant of the novel coronavirus is also driving a massive resurgence of the disease in South Africa, with experts warning the country is probably facing a much larger second wave.

T20 WC: USA eye upset; India aim to seal Super 8 spot

T20 WC: USA eye upset; India aim to seal Super 8 spot

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Rohit & Co. eye better batting show against USA