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PIX: Five-star Chennai Super Kings crowned IPL 2023 champions

PIX: Five-star Chennai Super Kings crowned IPL 2023 champions

Rediff.com30 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 final between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Afghanistan feed on belief to upset England

Afghanistan feed on belief to upset England

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'When I was batting, I realised the wicket wasn't supportive for batters against spinners. I told the boys that 280-290 would be enough when I got back into the dressing room. I want to say that the belief, trust and talent is there.'

'Dharamsala not easiest of fielding grounds, but...'

'Dharamsala not easiest of fielding grounds, but...'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

On the eve of their World Cup match against New Zealand, at a venue whose outfield is in focus, Australian skipper Pat Cummins expressed hope that his teammates would be cautious while fielding.

Can Proteas Overcome Flaws In Semis?

Can Proteas Overcome Flaws In Semis?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Chasing targets has been their Achilles heel throughout the tournament. The same batters who've plundered the bowling and scored daddy hundreds batting first, have resembled pale shadows of themselves chasing targets.

Win will give us confidence for India match: Azam hails pace attack

Win will give us confidence for India match: Azam hails pace attack

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hailed his team's pace bowling unit, saying the fast bowlers would boost the side's confidence ahead of its Super Sunday clash against arch-rivals India.

Soccer PIX: Madrid down Villarreal; Kane nets brace in Bayern win

Soccer PIX: Madrid down Villarreal; Kane nets brace in Bayern win

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

Injured K L Rahul could miss CSK match

Injured K L Rahul could miss CSK match

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'He (Rahul) pulled his hip flexor, I guess. I do not know how bad it is'

Hopefully we'll win the World Cup with 'Pakistan' brand of cricket: Arthur

Hopefully we'll win the World Cup with 'Pakistan' brand of cricket: Arthur

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur feels the "boys" of 2019 batch have become grown up men four years later and promised an aggressive brand of cricket from them over the course of the ODI World Cup.

Tendulkar misses his first car; wants Maruti 800 back

Tendulkar misses his first car; wants Maruti 800 back

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Sachin Tendulkar said that he doesn't have his first car with him anymore and appealed to those who bought it to get in touch.

Why Brian McMillan has stayed away from cricket

Why Brian McMillan has stayed away from cricket

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Disillusioned with the 'politics' in South African cricket administration, Brian McMillan decided to stay away from the game.

I wasn't able to capitalise: Hardik shoulders blame after series loss

I wasn't able to capitalise: Hardik shoulders blame after series loss

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Indian captain Hardik Pandya admitted that his lack of rhythm and slow approach became a turning point as his team lost momentum.

Top Performers: Rahane, Jadeja Light Up Wankhede

Top Performers: Rahane, Jadeja Light Up Wankhede

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Having joined the four-time champions this season, Rahane lit the Wankhede as he hammered the fastest fifty this IPL season.

Images: Birthday boy Taylor sinks Pak

Images: Birthday boy Taylor sinks Pak

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Images from the World Cup match between New Zealand and Pakistan being played at Pallekele on Tuesday.

When The God Of Cricket Was 16

When The God Of Cricket Was 16

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Mukesh Parpiani, one of India's finest photojournalists, delved into his archives for these rare glimpses of a young cricketer who turns 50 today.

PIX: David's blitz seals thrilling win for MI in 1000th IPL match

PIX: David's blitz seals thrilling win for MI in 1000th IPL match

Rediff.com1 May 2023

IMAGES of the IPL 2023 match played between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede in Mumbai on Sunday

'Rahane will have to be consistent to keep his place in the Test team'

'Rahane will have to be consistent to keep his place in the Test team'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer feels incumbent vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane will have to consistently score runs to remain in the Test reckoning.

Is Hardik The New Dhoni?

Is Hardik The New Dhoni?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Hardik's calm demeanour on the field as captain reminds many of Captain Cool Mahendra Singh Dhoni, whom the Baroda all-rounder considers one of his mentors.

Top Performer: Thakur, Knight in Shining Armour

Top Performer: Thakur, Knight in Shining Armour

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Shardul Thakur played the innings of his life to power his new team Kolkata Knight Riders to a thumping 81-run victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL match on Thursday.

Hardik breaks down after win against Pak

Hardik breaks down after win against Pak

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Emotional Hardik recalls late father's sacrifices

'England should focus on themselves...not Spirit of Cricket'

'England should focus on themselves...not Spirit of Cricket'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'For what I think is a pretty common non-event, it does seem like everyone has a pretty strong opinion about it.'

Sri Lankan veteran Mathews ready to deliver after surprise recall

Sri Lankan veteran Mathews ready to deliver after surprise recall

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'This marks my fourth 50-over World Cup match. Our team and I are committed to giving our best performance, with the primary goal of reaching the semi-finals. I'm fully prepared to put in the hard work necessary to achieve this.'

Why Kings pacer Arshdeep is enjoying his cricket now...

Why Kings pacer Arshdeep is enjoying his cricket now...

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Arshdeep picked up four wickets, including two off consecutive deliveries in the final over, for 29 runs as Mumbai Indians fell short by 13 runs, chasing a target of 215, in Saturday's IPL match at the Wankhede Stadium.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

SAFF C'ship: 'All I want to do is make the penalty-taker's job tough'

SAFF C'ship: 'All I want to do is make the penalty-taker's job tough'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

India's premier shot-stopper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu went for the tried and tested formula of defending penalty kicks -- predict a side and dive, leaving the outcome to chance.

Bantoo's bloody nose: The impact of Sachin's bouncer

Bantoo's bloody nose: The impact of Sachin's bouncer

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Bantoo can now afford to laugh when he jogs his memory 32 summers back to April 20, 1991.

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The OTT boom has proved a boon for a lot of hibernating '90s beauties as they rediscover themselves in exciting new avatars.

'SKY keeps surprising everyone with every innings'

'SKY keeps surprising everyone with every innings'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

He is just telling us that batting is so easy: Hardik Pandya on Suryakumar Yadav

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.

Get a sneak peek into historic pink ball Test...

Get a sneak peek into historic pink ball Test...

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum won the toss and chose to bat first against Australia on Friday in cricket's inaugural day-night Test match at Adelaide Oval.

Indian Super Moms aiming for Asian Games glory

Indian Super Moms aiming for Asian Games glory

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Here are the Indian Super Moms' at the Hangzhou Asian Games beginning on September 23.

He's a survivor! Japanese boy left in forest found alive

He's a survivor! Japanese boy left in forest found alive

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

His father has apologised to his son and rescuers, saying, "we went too far".

Jaiswal draws huge praise after blazing to the top

Jaiswal draws huge praise after blazing to the top

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal is a quick learner and has the ability to excel not just for his IPL franchise but also India, feels Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara.

PHOTOS: Birthday-boy Mithun 'tricks' Karnataka to Vijay Hazare title

PHOTOS: Birthday-boy Mithun 'tricks' Karnataka to Vijay Hazare title

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Birthday-boy Abhimanyu Mithun savoured a rare hat-trick as Karnataka lifted the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a 60-run victory over Tamil Nadu in a rain-hit final, in Bengaluru.

PIX! Titans avenge loss to down KKR by 7 wickets

PIX! Titans avenge loss to down KKR by 7 wickets

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.

What Helped Kohli Rediscover Form...

What Helped Kohli Rediscover Form...

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The 42-day break would give Kohli the time to introspect, and rejuvenate his cluttered mind.

Rangers roar into Europa League final, to face Eintracht Frankfurt

Rangers roar into Europa League final, to face Eintracht Frankfurt

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Eintracht Frankfurt beat 10-man West Ham United 1-0 in their Europa League semi-final

I'll try and take him on: Brook ready for Lyon

I'll try and take him on: Brook ready for Lyon

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Lyon finished the last cycle of the World Test Championship in 2021-23 as its leading wicket-taker with 88 scalps, but Brook in undeterred.

Legends Gather To Inspire Brazil

Legends Gather To Inspire Brazil

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

A sea of Brazilian fans and this 'Special Four' inspired the otherwise unconvincing Samba Boys to a late win.

Netherlands will be tough to beat: Glenn Phillips

Netherlands will be tough to beat: Glenn Phillips

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

In anticipation of his team's upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup match against the Netherlands, New Zealand batsman Glenn Phillips expressed his belief that the Dutch side will prove to be a formidable opponent in the tournament.

Batters need to take more responsibility: Hardik

Batters need to take more responsibility: Hardik

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The nine-wicket win over West Indies in the fourth T20I left Hardik Pandya a pleased man and the Indian captain on Saturday said that the batting unit needs to take more responsibility.