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Rollicking Rohit Erases Records

Rollicking Rohit Erases Records

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Rohit Sharma goes past Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, Chris Gayle among others to stamp his class in the ICC World Cup.

How many Tests have India won inside 2 days?

How many Tests have India won inside 2 days?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

This was the third time India were involved in a two-day Test.

When Patriotism Sets In, The Game Suffers A Rout

When Patriotism Sets In, The Game Suffers A Rout

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Just as the umpire's decision is no longer final, what is disdainfully rejected is the age-old dictum that the game should be played and watched in the spirit of the game, sighs Uddalok Bhattacharya.

World Cup 2023: History

World Cup 2023: History

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

A look back at how the last 12 World Cups played out.

No central contract for Warner, eyes white-ball cricket

No central contract for Warner, eyes white-ball cricket

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Warner has already announced that he will end his Test career in January next year

CSK Vs LSG: Who Played Best Knock? Vote!

CSK Vs LSG: Who Played Best Knock? Vote!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Marcus Stoinis' maiden IPL century lifts LSG to victory.

Fraser-McGurk's Taking IPL 2024 By Storm!

Fraser-McGurk's Taking IPL 2024 By Storm!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Jake Fraser-McGurk took the Mumbai Indians bowlers to the cleaners in a savage display of power-hitting.

County C'ship: Indian pace duo put up stellar show

County C'ship: Indian pace duo put up stellar show

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The Indian pace duo of Arshdeep Singh and Navdeep Saini shone bright for Kent and Worcestershire respectively in the ongoing County Championship in the United Kingdom.

Warner in Australia's squad for first Pakistan Test

Warner in Australia's squad for first Pakistan Test

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Australia opener David Warner looks likely to get the Test farewell of his choice after being named in the 14-man squad for the opening clash in the three-match series against Pakistan on Sunday.

IPL 2024: What's Going Wrong For RCB?

IPL 2024: What's Going Wrong For RCB?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Once again, RCB are looking on course to finish without a trophy after losing six out of their first seven games.

Stage set for another India vs Australia ICC Final: All you need to know

Stage set for another India vs Australia ICC Final: All you need to know

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Just like in last year's ICC World Test Championship Final and the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final, India and Australia are set to clash in the showpiece finale of another landmark ICC tournament, this time at the ICC U19 Men's World Cup 2024 in South Africa on Sunday.

5 Fastest World Cup Centuries

5 Fastest World Cup Centuries

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Glenn Maxwell scored a 40 ball century on Wednesday.

Australian linked to terror video

Australian linked to terror video

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

PIX: DC's Mitchell Marsh's intimate wedding

PIX: DC's Mitchell Marsh's intimate wedding

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Mitch Marsh tied the knot with his long-term partner Greta Mack

Heartbreaking: Allan Border battling Parkinson's disease

Heartbreaking: Allan Border battling Parkinson's disease

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Former Australia captain Border reveals he has Parkinson's disease

Boycott slams team: 'Sayonara Jimmy, Thank You for the memories'

Boycott slams team: 'Sayonara Jimmy, Thank You for the memories'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Boycott said that Anderson deserves all the adulation but owing to his age, he is being used too less.

'Rahul will be rewarded with a T20 World Cup slot if...'

'Rahul will be rewarded with a T20 World Cup slot if...'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

If KL Rahul leads Lucknow Super Giants to their maiden IPL title, he will automatically be rewarded with a spot in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, reckons head coach Justin Langer, who wants his team's national hopefuls to "concentrate" on doing well for the franchise first.

Adelaide dismisses Perth Ashes Test swap proposal

Adelaide dismisses Perth Ashes Test swap proposal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Cricket Australia are expected to announce over the next few days that the fifth Test, scheduled for Jan. 14-18 at Perth Stadium, will be switched to another city because of Western Australia's hard line on quarantine.

McGrath urges 'ageing' Shami to take cue from Anderson

McGrath urges 'ageing' Shami to take cue from Anderson

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The current Indian pace attack has still lot to offer before the Gen-Next can take over, feels legendary Australian pacer Glenn McGrath, who also urged Mohammed Shami to take a cue from England veteran James Anderson's about longevity.

Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case

Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday said it has arrested Jaffer Sadiq, a Tamil Nadu-based alleged dealer of narcotics, in connection with an international drugs trafficking investigation case.

Australian Jurgensen named Bangladesh head coach

Australian Jurgensen named Bangladesh head coach

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Australian Shane Jurgensen has been promoted from bowling coach to head coach of Bangladesh on a one-year deal, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Saturday.

'Mental strength holds the key in India-Aus WTC final'

'Mental strength holds the key in India-Aus WTC final'

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell feels the potency of Australia's pace attack in English conditions gives them the edge in next month's World Test Championship final against India, who could be "badly affected" by the absence of injured Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant.

Starc, Cummins who? This Aussie pacer is IPL's new star

Starc, Cummins who? This Aussie pacer is IPL's new star

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Gujarat Titans successfully acquired Johnson for Rs 10 crore

Mystery object washed ashore in Australia fell off Indian rocket?

Mystery object washed ashore in Australia fell off Indian rocket?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

A dome-shaped mysterious object has washed up on a remote Australian beach, amid speculation that it could be from a 20-year-old Indian rocket that was used for launching a satellite.

Ricky Ponting suffers heart scare during commentary

Ricky Ponting suffers heart scare during commentary

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

According to the reports, Ponting left the Perth Stadium around lunchtime after feeling unwell.

Is Ravi Bishnoi India's New Spin Sensation?

Is Ravi Bishnoi India's New Spin Sensation?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Chahal is 33 and Bishnoi is 23, but the latter getting as much or more game time in T20Is

Australia pile pressure on West Indies

Australia pile pressure on West Indies

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Australia, abandoning conventional wisdom by opening their bowling attack with a spinner, seized control of the second Test against West Indies at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad on Monday.

Sehwag v Maxwell: What's brewing?

Sehwag v Maxwell: What's brewing?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Maxwell is part of the Australian squad for the upcoming limited-overs series against India.

West Indies-bound Aus cricketers briefed on Zika virus

West Indies-bound Aus cricketers briefed on Zika virus

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Australia captain Steven Smith and his team have been warned about risks associated with the Zika virus ahead of their tour of the West Indies next month.

Dhoni duped of crores by Australian sports gear company

Dhoni duped of crores by Australian sports gear company

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

India's limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who remains a sought after personality in the endorsement world despite his retirement from Tests, has been duped by one of the many brands he endorses -- Spartan Sports -- of over Rs 20 crore. It has been reliably learnt that a three-year bat and sponsorship deal worth Rs 13 crore has gone sour with Australia-based Spartan Sports, a sporting gear and equipment company, regularly defaulting on payments. With the royalty clause on Dhoni's bat deal included, the owed amount goes well over Rs 20 crore.

Australia in control despite West Indies fightback

Australia in control despite West Indies fightback

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Australia bowled out the West Indies for 148 on the opening day of the first Test in Dominica on Wednesday, but the home team struck back by taking three wickets in the final session.

Brian Lara to star for Australian Legends XI against Perth Scorchers

Brian Lara to star for Australian Legends XI against Perth Scorchers

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

West Indies legend Brian Lara will team up with some of Australia's finest players like Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, Adam Gilchrist, Justin Langer and Glenn McGrath for the Australian Legends XI, which will take on Big Bash League champions Perth Scorchers in the Festival of Cricket match in Perth on Friday.

'He's a class player against all types of bowling'

'He's a class player against all types of bowling'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Babar was also one of the few bright spots from Pakistan's previous tour to Australia in 2019-2020, where he scored 97 and 101.

West Indies still deserve respect: Ponting

West Indies still deserve respect: Ponting

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Australian captain Ricky Ponting says his team will not be taking Saturday's Champions Trophy encounter against the West Indies lightly despite the Caribbean side fielding a weakened lineup.

Rahane pulls out of county stint

Rahane pulls out of county stint

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Australian Peter Handscomb will replace Rahane. Handscomb has extended his stay with the Foxes to feature in next month's Metro Bank One Day Cup.

Bollinger helps Australia crush West Indies

Bollinger helps Australia crush West Indies

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Australia crushed West Indies by eight wickets in the second ODI in Adelaide on Tuesday to take a 2-0 lead in the five game series.

'We didn't have any champagne to celebrate, so...'

'We didn't have any champagne to celebrate, so...'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

'...we got it from the West Indies dressing room!'

West Indies bundled out for 149

West Indies bundled out for 149

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

Glenn McGrath captured four wickets and Brett Lee and Stuart MacGill grabbed three each as Australia took early command of the second Test.

Ashes: Headingley Test to have tightened security

Ashes: Headingley Test to have tightened security

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Times newspaper reported Yorkshire have hired a team of "sprinter stewards" to prevent protesters from breaching initial perimeter security.