News for 'Willow'

Jaiswal's baptism by fire: Can he survive the Aussie attack?

Jaiswal's baptism by fire: Can he survive the Aussie attack?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Jaiswal has made a reputation as one of the most ferocious Test openers in a long time, capable of scoring fast and big both.

India A: Can Rahul regain lost touch at MCG?

India A: Can Rahul regain lost touch at MCG?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Rahul will come in place of Baba Indrajith, who scored 9 and 6 and didn't look comfortable at all against pace and bounce, which wasn't exactly 125 clicks.

'Siraj is a good character, he is a bit like Kohli'

'Siraj is a good character, he is a bit like Kohli'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Mohammed Siraj's hot temper has become a topic of discussion but Australian quick Josh Hazlewood says the Indian pacer is a 'good character' who fires up the crowd.

Here's why 'keepers will have an impact in BGT

Here's why 'keepers will have an impact in BGT

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Both Pant, who played a key role in India's series victory last time, and Carey are known for their aggressive brand of cricket.

Abbott and Webster content to be 'around the big boys'

Abbott and Webster content to be 'around the big boys'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Sean Abbott and Beau Webster, seasoned domestic cricketers, remain on the fringes of Australia's Test squad

How Reddy's 'Salaar' Style Celebration Stole the Show at MCG

How Reddy's 'Salaar' Style Celebration Stole the Show at MCG

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The maiden Test ton celebration in Salaar style was a tribute to his father Mutyala, who watched his son rescue India from the stand behind team's dug-out.

Why Australia should leave Virat Kohli alone

Why Australia should leave Virat Kohli alone

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Former all-rounder Shane Watson has advised the Australian team to avoid getting into confrontations with Virat Kohli in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

In World Cup season, 'bat men' of J&K swamped by demand

In World Cup season, 'bat men' of J&K swamped by demand

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

'With the World Cup around the corner and being hosted by India, the demand has risen manifold. We manufacture around three million bats annually but the demand for this month and the previous one was 15 times higher. We manufactured around three to four million bats in two months that we delivered'

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch said that Alex Carey and Rishabh Pant, two left-handed wicketkeeper-batters will be extremely important for their respective sides during the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.

Watson wields his magic willow

Watson wields his magic willow

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

On Tuesday, April 23, night, Shane Watson (96 off 53 balls) went on the rampage against the Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers.

Pat Cummins wants to bat? Is bowling becoming extinct?

Pat Cummins wants to bat? Is bowling becoming extinct?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Pat Cummins admitted he'd have loved to be wielding the willow instead

Bahraich murder accused shot at while fleeing to Nepal

Bahraich murder accused shot at while fleeing to Nepal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The accused were allegedly trying to flee to Nepal, which shares a border with Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh, the officer said.

PIX: Kohli's new haircut is all the buzz ahead of IPL

PIX: Kohli's new haircut is all the buzz ahead of IPL

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Won't be long before the Kohli cut goes viral among RCB fans!

IRCTC's Winter Wonderland Holiday

IRCTC's Winter Wonderland Holiday

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Travelling from South India to Kashmir in December was magical for Ganesh Nadar as he feasted his eyes on the beauty of the snow-capped Himalayas.

'Fearless Approach': Team India's new template in T20s

'Fearless Approach': Team India's new template in T20s

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Suryakumar Yadav was clear that positive intent and fearless approach will be the template of his team going forward in the shortest format.

Willow-thin Su-Wei leaves her mark at Australian Open

Willow-thin Su-Wei leaves her mark at Australian Open

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei has enjoyed double good fortune at Melbourne Park this week.

'I want to hug my son tight'

'I want to hug my son tight'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Shikhar Dhawan revealed that he has not met his son in the last five to six months/

Ranji Round-Up: Mumbai, Baroda continue to dominate

Ranji Round-Up: Mumbai, Baroda continue to dominate

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Reports from around the country in the latest round of matches in the ongoing Ranji Trophy

Poor bowling reserves a worry for transitioning India

Poor bowling reserves a worry for transitioning India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

As many as four world-class match-winners are expected to bid adieu to the game one by one in the next couple of years and Gautam Gambhir is in an unenviable position as head coach.

Sachin Has FUN In The SNOW!

Sachin Has FUN In The SNOW!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

'Jammu and Kashmir will remain a beautiful experience etched in my memory'.

Kohli 'wields his willow like a fencer'; Dhawan has license to be destructive

Kohli 'wields his willow like a fencer'; Dhawan has license to be destructive

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

In awe of Virat Kohli's meteoric rise, Indian Team Director Ravi Shastri on Thursday said the swashbuckling batsman seems like a mirror-image of West Indian great Viv Richards.

Tendulkar's wand is his willow, not his quill...

Tendulkar's wand is his willow, not his quill...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

At best, an autobiography by a megastar like Sachin Tendulkar tends to be insipid, recounting situations or experiences that have already been documented and shared ... For a person his image and unsurpassable popularity, there was virtually no upside.

'We Were Remembering Old Times'

'We Were Remembering Old Times'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'We played since childhood in U-15, U-17. It felt like we carried on from where we left off.'

Dhoni's Friendship is No.1

Dhoni's Friendship is No.1

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

'I feel very proud of him. He has always been there for us. And this is our friendship. Friendship No 1,' Paramjit Singh told the AajTak channel.

World doffs hat as 'maestro' Kohli breaks barriers

World doffs hat as 'maestro' Kohli breaks barriers

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Wishes poured in on social media as Virat Kohli brought up his historic 50th ODI during India's semifinal against New Zealand at the Wankhede.

Rohit breaks silence on losing IPL captaincy

Rohit breaks silence on losing IPL captaincy

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Rohit is a tough cookie and the genial exterior concealed his real feelings as he said that playing under Pandya is no different from playing under any other captain.

Delhi Capitals Vs Rajasthan Royals: Who Took The Best Catch?

Delhi Capitals Vs Rajasthan Royals: Who Took The Best Catch?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Was it Sandeep Sharma?

'Bharat deserves one more match'

'Bharat deserves one more match'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'You said you wanted a specialist 'keeper. So he is doing his job fully as a specialist 'keeper.'

There's no reason why we can't keep playing on: Lyon backs Australia's ageing Test squad

There's no reason why we can't keep playing on: Lyon backs Australia's ageing Test squad

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Most players in Australia's Test squad are "closer to the end than the start" of their careers but they should be able to play on for another three to five years after working hard on their fitness and looking after their bodies, bowler Nathan Lyon said.

Drained Zampa looking to rest up for World Cup after IPL withdrawal

Drained Zampa looking to rest up for World Cup after IPL withdrawal

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Australia spinner Adam Zampa said he withdrew from the Indian Premier League (IPL) because he felt drained after last year's heavy schedule and that he wanted to be rested ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup in June.

Starc slams T20 World Cup scheduling

Starc slams T20 World Cup scheduling

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'We finished ahead of England (in the group stage) and end up where we were pre-seeded as the second side. All of a sudden, you're in a different group.'

How hockey helped Tristan Stubbs improve his batting skills

How hockey helped Tristan Stubbs improve his batting skills

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Delhi Capitals' batting sensation Tristan Stubbs, who played a quick-fire cameo of 41 off 20 against Rajasthan Royals, disclosed his secret to success and discussed how playing hockey in his early years had improved his batting skills.

'Less is More': Sunil Narine on skipping batting meetings

'Less is More': Sunil Narine on skipping batting meetings

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

"Cricket is all about batting," Narine declared at the post-match presentation

Why Abhishek could be dropped despite match-winning century!

Why Abhishek could be dropped despite match-winning century!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Abhishek Sharma, who slammed a 46-ball century in the second T20I against Zimbabwe, might have to make way for Yashasvi Jaiswal for the third match on Wednesday.

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

15 STUNNING Wildlife Photos

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

A sneak peek of some extraordinary entries for the 60th annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year event.

Ranji: Mumbai back on top with easy win over Maharashtra

Ranji: Mumbai back on top with easy win over Maharashtra

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Defending champions Mumbai got their Ranji Trophy campaign back on track with an emphatic nine-wicket win over Maharashtra in their second group A league game in Mumbai on Monday, offsetting the heavy loss to Baroda in the opening game.

Tenacity, altruism define white-ball maestro Dhawan

Tenacity, altruism define white-ball maestro Dhawan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

In a career that spanned over 14 years, the calmness that Dhawan exuded on and off the field was one characteristic that set him apart from the other stalwarts of Indian cricket.

'Impact Player rule a bigger nightmare for bowlers than...'

'Impact Player rule a bigger nightmare for bowlers than...'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Teams didn't really understand how to use an 'Impact Player' during the inaugural season and as every team got a hang of it, even anchors during batting innings is starting to become obsolete.

'Jaiswal is going for T20 World Cup'

'Jaiswal is going for T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'The way he is batting, you will feel it would be unfair if you do not take him.'

'Had belief in myself I could win the game'

'Had belief in myself I could win the game'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Punjab Kings' batting sensation Ashutosh Sharma had the self-belief to take his team over the line, though Gerald Coetzee ended his stay at the crease to take Mumbai Indians to their third win of the ongoing Indian Premier League season.