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Tendulkar in Wisden's all-time World Test XI

Tendulkar in Wisden's all-time World Test XI

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The batting icon, who will retire from Test cricket after playing against the West Indies in his landmark 200th match in Mumbai next month, was named at his number four slot in the team, announced to mark 150 years of the Cricketers' Almanack, in London.

Cricket Buzz: Smith, Warner return to be pushed back due to injuries

Cricket Buzz: Smith, Warner return to be pushed back due to injuries

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'They're going to need to get some cricket before coming back into the squad. It's all part of the management. We'll have to wait and see'

Conway hits 99 after going unsold at IPL auction

Conway hits 99 after going unsold at IPL auction

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The 29-year-old Conway clobbered 10 fours and three sixes during his 79 minutes of stay in the middle.

How T20 will change!

How T20 will change!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Fascinating predictions for the years ahead. A revealing excerpt from Tim Wigmore and Freddie Wilde's Cricket 2.0: Inside The T20 Revolution.

'Ishant Sharma has been a real workhorse for India'

'Ishant Sharma has been a real workhorse for India'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

It's not everyday that an Indian bowling attack is touted as favourites going into an away series but Craig McDermott feels that Ishant Sharma's "workhorse" like ability will give Virat Kohli the edge against the West Indies in an away Test series.

Kings XI keep Gayle; CSK retain core squad

Kings XI keep Gayle; CSK retain core squad

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Kings XI Punjab released explosive South Africa batsman David Miller after eight IPL seasons along with Englishman Sam Curran and Australian pacer Andrew Tye.

Zaheer explains why Hardik is not bowling

Zaheer explains why Hardik is not bowling

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

'Hardik is always of great value, everyone knows that. It was a workload related thing in the previous game'

RR, Punjab Kings aim for winning start to IPL campaign

RR, Punjab Kings aim for winning start to IPL campaign

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

RR will have to get their combination right as only four foreigners can make the playing XI.

T20 World Cup Stars Who Could ROCK IPL

T20 World Cup Stars Who Could ROCK IPL

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

With the addition of two IPL teams and a mega players auction coming up ahead of the new season in 2022, star performers at the T20 World Cup could be rewarded with handsome bids.

Australia wary of Bangladesh dangerman Shakib

Australia wary of Bangladesh dangerman Shakib

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Shakib Al Hasan is the name on all Bangladesh supporters' lips and wicketkeeper Alex Carey admits the star all-rounder is earning extra attention behind the Australian scenes. Shakib boasts an unmatched 384 runs this ICC Men's Cricket World Cup but batting is far from the only string to his bow, taking five wickets in his four matches to date.

The Afghanistan teenager who broke Tendulkar's record

The Afghanistan teenager who broke Tendulkar's record

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Fittingly, Ikram Ali Khil broke Sachin Tendulkar's record for the highest score by an 18-year-old at an ICC Cricket World Cup at Headingley, where the Little Master once broke the mould as Yorkshire's first overseas player in 1992.

Rashid among top picks in The Hundred; Gayle not picked

Rashid among top picks in The Hundred; Gayle not picked

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

West Indies opener Chris Gayle, who is a popular name among T20 leagues around the world, was not picked along Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga.

Australia to stop over at Gallipoli for World Cup 'inspiration'

Australia to stop over at Gallipoli for World Cup 'inspiration'

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Australia's World Cup squad will stop at Gallipoli in Turkey on the way to England to draw inspiration at the World War One battle site where thousands of Australian soldiers died in the ill-fated campaign.

Hardik Pandya bowls for first time in over a year

Hardik Pandya bowls for first time in over a year

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya bowled in top-flight cricket for the first time since returning from a back surgery more than a year ago, with his team under pressure against Australia during the second ODI in Sydney on Sunday.

Warner, Smith booed by crowd in World Cup warm-up match

Warner, Smith booed by crowd in World Cup warm-up match

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Australian batsmen David Warner and Steve Smith were booed and heckled by the crowd in their warm-up game against England in Southampton on Saturday.

Sri Lanka ready to face short ball challenge against Australia

Sri Lanka ready to face short ball challenge against Australia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka have so far failed to get their batting firing in the two matches they have managed to complete.

Gayle awarded $220k in damages for defamation

Gayle awarded $220k in damages for defamation

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

New South Wales Supreme Court Justice Lucy McCallum found that Fairfax Media was motivated by "malice" in publishing the stories.

Not only Zampa, even Indian fielders use hand-warmers!

Not only Zampa, even Indian fielders use hand-warmers!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

On Thursday, it was revealed that even the 'Men in Blue' use the same equipment to beat the biting cold.

Australia, the World Cup's Champion of Champions

Australia, the World Cup's Champion of Champions

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers of the Australian team from World Cups.

IPL: Rahul, Brar shine as Punjab overwhelm Bangalore

IPL: Rahul, Brar shine as Punjab overwhelm Bangalore

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Skipper K L Rahul scored a combative 91 and young Harpreet Brar shone with bat and ball as Punjab Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 34 runs in the IPL match, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.

Sledging: Hilarious cricket banter

Sledging: Hilarious cricket banter

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks fun sledging through the decades. Take a look!

Buzz: Tom Curran pulls out of Big Bash over 'bubble' fatigue

Buzz: Tom Curran pulls out of Big Bash over 'bubble' fatigue

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

A number of top cricketers have expressed concern about being confined to biosecure bubbles for months on end to keep international schedules on track.

I don't see why you've to change it: Warner joins saliva debate

I don't see why you've to change it: Warner joins saliva debate

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Star Australian opener David Warner does not see the need to abolish the use of saliva to shine the ball when cricket resumes in the post coronavirus world as he feels it is no more or no less risky than sharing the change room with fellow players. There is speculation that use of saliva to shine the ball will be stopped to cut down the risk of the highly contagious infection when international cricket restarts.

'In 5 days all students will be out of Ukraine'

'In 5 days all students will be out of Ukraine'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'We are trying to trace them.' 'We feel their phone batteries must have died because they are travelling by road.'

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Each region in India has its own culinary narrative that speaks through its distinct dishes. Each cuisine packs within itself, textures, layers, ideas and historical nuggets so that all of Indian food cannot be pigeonholed together to say that there is one Indian cuisine. A fascinating extract from Sonal Ved's Whose Samosa Is It Anyway?.

The one challenge for Rahane in England...

The one challenge for Rahane in England...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Facing Anderson in English conditions was the toughest for Ajinkya Rahane by his own admission. Rahane, who has amassed over 4000 runs in Test cricket and has a century in England, the West Indies apart from India, emphasised on the need to be mentally fit during the coronavirus-forced lockdown period.

World Cup: Watch out for these three batsmen

World Cup: Watch out for these three batsmen

Rediff.com24 May 2019

'Definitely Virat Kohli. He's No 1'

Fashion PIX: Disco, Dance like in the '70s

Fashion PIX: Disco, Dance like in the '70s

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Dance like in the '70s is the theme for Aneeth Arora's Pero which launched Lakme's Fall Winter 2020 collection, D I S C O 2020.

Waqar likely to be appointed as Pakistan bowling coach

Waqar likely to be appointed as Pakistan bowling coach

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Waqar's chances of being named bowling coach appeared strong after another former Test bowler Muhammad Akram withdrew his application

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times.

ECB to hire expert to monitor players' mental health

ECB to hire expert to monitor players' mental health

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Earlier this month, ECB managing director Ashley Giles had said that cricketers will be provided "mental health screening" before they commit to any further tours.

PICS: Mishra, Dhawan shine as Delhi Capitals stun Mumbai Indians

PICS: Mishra, Dhawan shine as Delhi Capitals stun Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, in Chennai, on Tuesday.

Steve Smith speaks up about Kohli's support

Steve Smith speaks up about Kohli's support

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Kohli admitted that he apologised to Smith on behalf of the fans.

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Awesome images from the world of Sport 2018.

Lara opens up about mental health issues in his playing days

Lara opens up about mental health issues in his playing days

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'I remember on occasions where I lay in my room feeling the despair. It (mental health issue) is real, it is part of all sport and it is coming to the fore now with a lot more aggression. Players are at least standing up and saying 'I need to just remove myself, fight myself and comeback again'

I wouldn't count out Kuldeep for WT20: Bangar

I wouldn't count out Kuldeep for WT20: Bangar

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar reckons that next year's IPL is going to be massive for Kuldeep Yadav, saying a good outing in the T20 extravaganza will earn the spinner a place in the T20 World Cup squad.

1st Test, Day 2: Voges debut century puts Australia in command

1st Test, Day 2: Voges debut century puts Australia in command

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Adam Voges became the oldest player to score a century on debut as Australia seized control of the first Test against the West Indies on the second day in Dominica on Thursday.

'Very high risk' of T20 WC being postponed, CA bracing up for losses

'Very high risk' of T20 WC being postponed, CA bracing up for losses

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The International Cricket Council, the sport's world governing body, has the final say over whether the Oct. 18-Nov. 15 event will go ahead.

Picked the right cause: Tendulkar on bushfire charity match

Picked the right cause: Tendulkar on bushfire charity match

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Tendulkar and Courtney Walsh are set to coach the star-studded Ricky Ponting XI and Shane Warne XI, respectively, in the match organised to raise funds for victims.

Cash or health? Resumption will show tennis's priorities

Cash or health? Resumption will show tennis's priorities

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The timing of professional tennis's return will reveal whether the tours and federations are more interested in making money or looking after the health of players, Australia's John Millman said. The professional game has been suspended since March because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the International Tennis Federation, WTA and ATP have put back plans for a resumption until August at the earliest.