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Rohit hails BCCI's move to postpone IPL

Rohit hails BCCI's move to postpone IPL

Rediff.com6 May 2021

The five-time champions posted a series of tweets and shared the travel plans of its players and support staff.

ICC boss concerned about Australians' behaviour

ICC boss concerned about Australians' behaviour

Rediff.com21 May 2003

Gray, who is an Australian national, said Australia's players had a bad reputation in the cricket community after years of on-field rows and accusations of sledging.

Smith, Gayle among most expensive players in 'The Hundred' draft

Smith, Gayle among most expensive players in 'The Hundred' draft

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Twenty20 stalwarts Rashid Khan of Afghanistan and West Indian Andre Russell, with an identical 100,000 pounds reserve price, are among 239 players from outside the UK to enter the draft.

Broad takes 500th Test wicket to join illustrious company

Broad takes 500th Test wicket to join illustrious company

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The 34-year-old debuted for England in 2007 at Colombo with Chaminda Vaas his first, and only, wicket in that Test at a cost of 95 runs and logged his best figures of 8-15 when he rampaged through the Australians at Trent Bridge in the Ashes five years ago.

Unlikely hero Coulter-Nile blasts his way to World Cup record

Unlikely hero Coulter-Nile blasts his way to World Cup record

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Nathan Coulter-Nile slammed 92 from 60 deliveries to register the highest score by a No 8 batsman in a World Cup.

2022 ICC T20 World Cup venues revealed, final at MCG

2022 ICC T20 World Cup venues revealed, final at MCG

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Among the countries that have directly qualified for the Super 12 are defending champions Australia and runner-up New Zealand.

Why are US, British, Russian spy chiefs in Delhi?

Why are US, British, Russian spy chiefs in Delhi?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The Western powers appear to regard Delhi as the most logical destination in the region in these extraordinary times -- as a counterpoint to the ascendance of political Islam and a rising red star over Afghanistan, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Run-machine Shreyas eyes Kohli's No. 3 slot in T20Is

Run-machine Shreyas eyes Kohli's No. 3 slot in T20Is

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Shreyas Iyer relishes finishing off games, but, on the back of his excellent run in the T20Is against Sri Lanka, he has expressed his desire to bat at No. 3, the place which is normally reserved for Virat Kohli.

Stats: All records that Australia broke at Wankhede

Stats: All records that Australia broke at Wankhede

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Here are all the records broken by the Aussies on Tuesday.

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

If we have not been world beaters in cricket for the longest time, here is the reason: We look down on our bowlers and deify batsmen, argues Aakar Patel.

Transition from U19 to senior team is toughest phase

Transition from U19 to senior team is toughest phase

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

To progress from U-19 to first-class level, we need to put in double effort: India U19 captain Dhull

Test Rankings: Kohli climbs to 2nd; Pujara, Rahane also feature in top-10

Test Rankings: Kohli climbs to 2nd; Pujara, Rahane also feature in top-10

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Kohli is the leading Indian batsman in the chart with 886 rating points behind Australia's Steve Smith (911 points).

1996 World Cup propelled ODI revolution: Tendulkar

1996 World Cup propelled ODI revolution: Tendulkar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

'Now, we have very different setting including changes in rules with two new balls and the fielding restrictions are very different. But ODI fever started in the 1990s. On-field noticeable changes, early to mid 90s was okay, but from 1996 things changed at rapid pace.'

India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup

India to host 2025 Women's ODI World Cup

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The ICC flagship event will return to the country after more than a decade.

Cricket Buzz: New shirt sponsor for Australia after ball tampering scandal

Cricket Buzz: New shirt sponsor for Australia after ball tampering scandal

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Cricket Australia have signed a four-year agreement with energy provider Alinta Energy, potentially laying to rest concerns over a financial fallout from the ball-tampering scandal in March.

2022 T20 WC: India to play Pakistan on October 23

2022 T20 WC: India to play Pakistan on October 23

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Australia to open T20 World Cup defence against New Zealand.

Indians handle bio-bubble better than others: Ganguly

Indians handle bio-bubble better than others: Ganguly

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

'And always there's this scare of COVID. 'Hope it's not me the next time'. You have to stay positive, you have to train yourself mentally.'

Bollinger replaces Clark in Australian Test squad

Bollinger replaces Clark in Australian Test squad

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Cricket Australia has picked Doug Bollinger ahead of fellow pacer Stuart Clark for a spot in the 12-man squad for the first Test against West Indies at the Gabba starting next week.

Pollard, Warner among top draft picks for The Hundred

Pollard, Warner among top draft picks for The Hundred

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

All teams now have one wild card pick each to fill their final slots in June.

Samuels ruled out of Australian Twenty20 with injury

Samuels ruled out of Australian Twenty20 with injury

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels, awaiting punishment for his involvement in a bat and ball throwing incident with spinner Shane Warne, will miss the remainder of Australia's domestic Twenty20 competition through injury.

Aus player's unhappy with coach Langer?

Aus player's unhappy with coach Langer?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

While ODI captain Aaron Finch said the team backed Justin Langer "100%", reports of players being put off by the coach's "grumpy" temperament have continued to surface.

Australian Nevill swaps guitar for gloves ahead of Lord's debut

Australian Nevill swaps guitar for gloves ahead of Lord's debut

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

A guitar-strumming rocker when not keeping wickets, Australia's Peter Nevill will hope to hit the right note when he makes his surprise Test debut against England in the second Ashes match on Thursday.

Meet 2019 World Cup's dark horse...

Meet 2019 World Cup's dark horse...

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Australia's former national selector Mark Waugh also picked the Kane Williamson-led New Zealand for their ability to perform well in all departments.

'IPL suspension shows game's vulnerability, T20 WC could be postponed'

'IPL suspension shows game's vulnerability, T20 WC could be postponed'

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Chappell recalled a few incidents that led to the disruption of the game in the past.

Pant is fastest Indian 'keeper to 50 Test dismissals

Pant is fastest Indian 'keeper to 50 Test dismissals

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Young Rishabh Pant has become the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to claim 50 dismissals in Test cricket, surpassing former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

PICS: Australia escape to victory over Windies

PICS: Australia escape to victory over Windies

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Images from Thursday's World Cup match between Australia and the West Indies, at Nottingham.

Women's T20 Challenge PIX: Supernovas pip Velocity for third title

Women's T20 Challenge PIX: Supernovas pip Velocity for third title

Rediff.com28 May 2022

IMAGES from the Women's T20 Challenge final between Supernovas and Velocity in Pune on Saturday.

Kohli, Rohit maintain top spots in ODIs

Kohli, Rohit maintain top spots in ODIs

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

India captain Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Sharma maintained their supremacy at the top of the ICC ODI rankings for batsmen, occupying the first and second spots respectively in the latest list released on Wednesday.

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

From 'Boom Boom' to bust, Becker must now serve time

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Boris Becker's thunderous delivery earned him the nickname 'Boom Boom' as a 17-year-old Wimbledon winner in 1985 but on Friday, aged 54 and bust, the German great was told he must serve time in prison.

IPL Preview: RR aim to continue winning momentum against struggling MI

IPL Preview: RR aim to continue winning momentum against struggling MI

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

While Rajasthan, placed second in the standings, have lost only two games and won six, Mumbai are already out of contention for a play-off berth

IPL 2022: MI, DC aim to start campaign on winning note

IPL 2022: MI, DC aim to start campaign on winning note

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

How Rishabh Pant performs as skipper will be watched with interest

Fit-again Smith set to play UAE-leg of IPL

Fit-again Smith set to play UAE-leg of IPL

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'I'm confident of that (being fit for the World Cup).'

IPL auction: The stars who could attract big money

IPL auction: The stars who could attract big money

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

India batter Shreyas Iyer, spinner Yuzvendra Chahal along with Australian dasher David Warner are expected to be the top draws as over 1,200 players registered themselves for the Indian Premier League mega auction scheduled for next month.

'No one has forgotten about Black Lives Matter'

'No one has forgotten about Black Lives Matter'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'I don't think he has spoken to (ECB chief executive) Tom Harrison. I have spoken to Tom and we have stuff running in the background.'

IPL PIX: Buttler ton, Chahal hat-trick seal Royals' thrilling win

IPL PIX: Buttler ton, Chahal hat-trick seal Royals' thrilling win

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Images from the IPL 2022 match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.

Pakistan to give honorary citizenship to Darren Sammy

Pakistan to give honorary citizenship to Darren Sammy

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Sammy would be the third international cricketer to get honorary citizenship of a country

Pant is like Viv Richards: Inzy

Pant is like Viv Richards: Inzy

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'In the '70s, Vivian Richards used to be the difference between the West Indies and any other side.' 'Similarly, Pant was the difference between India and England.'

India in conundrum over Kohli, Rahul ahead of WC

India in conundrum over Kohli, Rahul ahead of WC

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

It was debated if KL Rahul, Rohit and Kohli are the ideal No. 1, 2, and 3 in the shortest format and the answer received from most quarters wasn't exactly in the affirmative.

'Shock and agony': Reactions to Warne's sudden death

'Shock and agony': Reactions to Warne's sudden death

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Sports world expressed shock and agony over Warne's sudden demise. Here are some reactions:

Injured Smith ready to miss T20 World Cup for Ashes

Injured Smith ready to miss T20 World Cup for Ashes

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Recuperating from an elbow injury, star Australia batsman Steve Smith says Test cricket remains his top priority and he is ready to skip the T20 World Cup to be in the best shape for the Ashes series against England.