News for 'Wisden'

Bumrah, Mandhana bag top Wisden honours

Bumrah, Mandhana bag top Wisden honours

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran was named the 'Leading T20 Player in the World'.

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha's run machine Rathod surpasses Hazare, Kambli

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha's run machine Rathod surpasses Hazare, Kambli

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Yash Rathod has the sixth-highest first-class average for any Indian batter with at least 2000 runs, going past Vijay Hazare (58.38) and Vinod Kambli (59.67).

Wood confident of making Ashes opener

Wood confident of making Ashes opener

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

"Hopefully, I'm in form, bowling well in the practice games and in the nets, and can put my hand up for that game (Ashes opener).

Belligerent Brook Rewrites Record Books

Belligerent Brook Rewrites Record Books

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

England captain Harry Brook smashes records with blistering 135 against New Zealand

Allan Border blasts Konstas: 'Drop the ramp shot'

Allan Border blasts Konstas: 'Drop the ramp shot'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Former Australian captain Allan Border harshly criticised compatriot and rising batter Sam Konstas for his poor shot selection in red-ball format, advising him to "shelve" his signature ramp shot.

Rahul Chahar shatters 166-yr-old County record!

Rahul Chahar shatters 166-yr-old County record!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The 26-year-old Chahar scalped 8-51 in 24 overs to become the first bowler to pick eight wickets in an innings on debut for Surrey. The previous best was 7-61 by William Mudie vs the North at the Oval in 1859.

Yashasvi Jaiswal named in prestigious TIME100 Next list

Yashasvi Jaiswal named in prestigious TIME100 Next list

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal has earned a spot in TIME magazine's prestigious 'TIME100 Next' list -- recognizing emerging global leaders across various fields.

Arjun Tendulkar dismisses Samit Dravid!

Arjun Tendulkar dismisses Samit Dravid!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Arjun Tendulkar dismisses Samit Dravid, repeats father's 22-year-old feat

'How opinions change...': Kaif hails KL Rahul

'How opinions change...': Kaif hails KL Rahul

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif hailed opener KL Rahul following his century against West Indies at Ahmedabad, saying that his biggest strength is "belief and hard work" and slammed his critics for 'changing opinions' after few great innings.

Here's why Ashwin didn't feature in SA20 2026 auction list

Here's why Ashwin didn't feature in SA20 2026 auction list

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

There were speculations that Ashwin could enter the SA20 2026 auction, considering players retired from Indian cricket being eligible to participate in the overseas league

Shaheen overtakes Shami for ODI milestone

Shaheen overtakes Shami for ODI milestone

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Shaheen's numbers continue to underline his impact.

Happy 75th Birthday Jimmy! The Ultimate Comeback Man!

Happy 75th Birthday Jimmy! The Ultimate Comeback Man!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Mohinder Amarnath will always be remembered as a giant-hearted cricketer who stood tall against the fiercest attacks, carried the bruises with pride, and turned every setback into a comeback.

Ramandeep smashes 8 sixes in rare Buchi Babu ton

Ramandeep smashes 8 sixes in rare Buchi Babu ton

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Punjab all-rounder Ramandeep Singh, who has yet to score a professional cricket century, smashed a 101-ball 111 during his state's Buchi Babu tournament match against Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Will Ashwin Feature In BBL 2026?

Will Ashwin Feature In BBL 2026?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'To get someone with Ashwin's credentials to come over here for the BBL will be great at so many levels.'

Brevis becomes SA20's most expensive player ever

Brevis becomes SA20's most expensive player ever

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

South Africa's young batting sensation became the most expensive batter in the history of SA20

Slapgate: Sreesanth's Wife Threatens To Sue Lalit Modi!

Slapgate: Sreesanth's Wife Threatens To Sue Lalit Modi!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Former cricketer S Sreesanth's wife Bhuvneshwari Sreesanth lashed out at ex-Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi and former Australian batter Michael Clarke for revealing the never-seen-before footage of the infamous 'Slapgate' scandal involving Harbhajan Singh and her husband.

Wisden honours for Suryakumar, Harmanpreet

Wisden honours for Suryakumar, Harmanpreet

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'A stunning display from England's man of the summer makes him the inaugural winner of The Wisden Trophy, awarded for the outstanding Test performance of the year,' Wisden Cricket announced on their Twitter handle.

India deserve big share in ICC revenue, says Shastri

India deserve big share in ICC revenue, says Shastri

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Ravi Shastri claimed India's dominant contribution to global cricket revenue makes the share fair.

DC batter smashes 70-ball ton on club debut in England

DC batter smashes 70-ball ton on club debut in England

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

According to Wisden, the tournament is part of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Premier League structure.

Australia mourns death of Test opener Stackpole

Australia mourns death of Test opener Stackpole

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

An aggressive shot-maker with a love for hooking fast bowlers, Stackpole topped the runs list during Australia's successful tour of India in 1969 - the nation's last series win in the subcontinent until 2004.

Need of the hour for Rahul -- arrest inconsistencies

Need of the hour for Rahul -- arrest inconsistencies

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

It is now-or-never for the now senior-most superstar batter to produce an all-timer series that justifies his talent.

Meet international men's cricket's oldest debutant

Meet international men's cricket's oldest debutant

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Falkland Islands' Andrew Brownlee has become the oldest man to debut in international cricket at 62 years and 145 days.

Ashutosh-Mohit make IPL history

Ashutosh-Mohit make IPL history

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Mohit displayed immense game awareness, taking a single to bring Ashutosh on strike, bringing down the equation to five runs in four balls.

Wisden honour for Bumrah, Mandhana

Wisden honour for Bumrah, Mandhana

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The other winners from Asia are Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman, Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne and Afghanistan Rashid Khan.

Pak snubbed, ICC exposed: Champions Trophy was doomed from the start

Pak snubbed, ICC exposed: Champions Trophy was doomed from the start

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Allowing India to play all their matches in Dubai robbed Pakistan of the honour of hosting the final and disrupted the schedule of the knockout matches.

Kohli named Wisden Almanack's ODI cricketer of the 2010s

Kohli named Wisden Almanack's ODI cricketer of the 2010s

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Virat Kohli is among the finest batsmen of all time, and has amassed a staggering 12,169 runs from 254 ODIs.

Can Rishabh Pant resolve LSG's opening conundrum?

Can Rishabh Pant resolve LSG's opening conundrum?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant will be entering a new phase of his Indian Premier League (IPL)career when he takes over as the captain of Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025.

KCA President Rips Into Sanju Samson

KCA President Rips Into Sanju Samson

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

'You cannot come and play for Kerala whenever you feel like.'

Laxman shocked to not see Rohit among Wisden winners

Laxman shocked to not see Rohit among Wisden winners

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Laxman felt that the Mumbaikar, who slammed five centuries in the 2019 ODI World Cup, deserved to be there in the list.

Is Sarfaraz Khan Injured?

Is Sarfaraz Khan Injured?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Sarfaraz Khan was spotted leaving the training session early after being hit on his elbow at the nets practice on Thursday.

'He was a major factor in Australia's BGT win'

'He was a major factor in Australia's BGT win'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Not Cummins, not Starc, this bowler was the difference in the end for Australia, reckons Ravichandran Ashwin

Wisden commemorates Bradman phenomenon

Wisden commemorates Bradman phenomenon

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

A golf ball, a cricket stump, a brick stand supporting a large water tank, bats fashioned from gum trees and plain dirt pitches. From these primitive beginnings Australian Don Bradman fashioned a career so extraordinary that the annual Wisden cricket almanac has commemorated the centenary of his birth with the publication of "Bradman in Wisden."

'World Test Championship Is Utterly Confusing'

'World Test Championship Is Utterly Confusing'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'If you end up finding yourself in the position where you happen to be in that World Test Championship final, then it is great, but it is a real weird one knowing that you are playing for something over a long period of time.'

Wisden salutes Tendulkar

Wisden salutes Tendulkar

Rediff.com1 May 2003

The Cricketers' Almanack 2003 said the batting genius is "miles ahead" of his contemporaries.

Wisden flays ICC

Wisden flays ICC

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

Cricket's Bible says the ICC was "at their worst" for much of the past year.

Bumrah, Rohit among Wisden's five 'Cricketers of the Year'

Bumrah, Rohit among Wisden's five 'Cricketers of the Year'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Bumrah starred for India in their visit to England last summer.

Kohli named Wisden's 'Leading Cricketer' for third straight year

Kohli named Wisden's 'Leading Cricketer' for third straight year

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

India captain Virat Kohli was named the 'Leading Cricketer in the World' for the third time in a row in this year's edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, the publication said on Wednesday.

Tendulkar is Wisden's leading cricketer for 2010

Tendulkar is Wisden's leading cricketer for 2010

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Wisden, regarded as the Bible of cricket, has named Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar as the leading cricketer in the world for the year 2010. The iconic batsman is the seventh recipient of the Wisden award after teammate Virender Sehwag, Australians Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne, England's Andrew Flintoff, Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan and South African Jacques Kallis.

John Wisden: Google doodles for the cricketing great

John Wisden: Google doodles for the cricketing great

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Today's animated doodle on the search engine's homepage pays tribute to the English cricketer and creator of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.

Wisden set to launch Indian edition

Wisden set to launch Indian edition

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Aiming to cater to the ever-growing Indian market, Cricket bible Wisden is set to launch a separate edition in India next year, focussing on all areas of the game from Tests to domestic cricket.