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Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The T20 showpiece is also seen as a major stepping stone to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will make a comeback after 128 years when the big event kicks off on June 1.

Will lack of facilities push cricket out of 2026 Asiad?

Will lack of facilities push cricket out of 2026 Asiad?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Venue woes present but organisers keen on cricket in next Asian Games in Japan

'Kohli, Rohit would want to have Olympic medal'

'Kohli, Rohit would want to have Olympic medal'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Big cricketers can win the World Cup but if a big player gets an opportunity to claim an Olympic medal they will definitely work towards'

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The cricket World Cup could be staged for the first time in the USA with some matches of the T20 World Cup 2024 likely to held at Central Broward Regional Park.

USA is starting to embrace cricket

USA is starting to embrace cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'USA Cricket continues its instrumental work in supporting our national players and equipping youth and local communities with the tools they need to succeed in this sport.'

'IPL so big, cricket sometimes takes backseat'

'IPL so big, cricket sometimes takes backseat'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Ashwin spoke about his early days in the IPL and how the event exceeded all expectations.

T20 WC: Festival of cricket kicks off in the Americas

T20 WC: Festival of cricket kicks off in the Americas

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Big test for India, Eng; minnows likely to shake applecart

World Cup: Google's Pichai predicts India vs England final

World Cup: Google's Pichai predicts India vs England final

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Google's Indian-American CEO Sundar Pichai has predicted that India and England would clash in the finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 and said he was 'rooting' for the men in blue to emerge victorious.

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

Cricket's 2023 Rewind: Olympics to IPL's billion-dollar deals

Cricket's 2023 Rewind: Olympics to IPL's billion-dollar deals

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Franchise is the future but Australia rule the here and now

'If MI make Hardik skipper, Rohit will handle it with grace'

'If MI make Hardik skipper, Rohit will handle it with grace'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Spin stalwart Ravichandran Ashwin feels that if all-rounder Hardik Pandya is made the Mumbai Indians skipper, Rohit Sharma will "handle it with grace" as the Team India captain "does not have much ego".

McGrath urges 'ageing' Shami to take cue from Anderson

McGrath urges 'ageing' Shami to take cue from Anderson

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The current Indian pace attack has still lot to offer before the Gen-Next can take over, feels legendary Australian pacer Glenn McGrath, who also urged Mohammed Shami to take a cue from England veteran James Anderson's about longevity.

It's official! Cricket will be played at the 2028 LA Olympic Games!

It's official! Cricket will be played at the 2028 LA Olympic Games!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'Baseball/softball, cricket (T20), flag football, lacrosse (sixes) and squash will be in the programme at LA28.'

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Love them, hate them but the Oscars have a way of sneaking up on you.

Modi, Biden raise a toast to 'ever-lasting friendship'

Modi, Biden raise a toast to 'ever-lasting friendship'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Modi was addressing the State Dinner hosted in his honour by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the North Lawn of the White House.

4 arrested for attacking Delhi family at Goa's Anjuna beach

4 arrested for attacking Delhi family at Goa's Anjuna beach

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

A video of the incident has gone viral on social media even as the police on Sunday arrested four persons in connection with the attack that left members of the family injured.

Baseball, apple pie. . . and Mahindra?

Baseball, apple pie. . . and Mahindra?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

How an Indian company plans to woo America's heartland with its fuel-efficient SUVs and pickups.

ICC looking to be permanent member of Olympic Movement: Greg Barclay

ICC looking to be permanent member of Olympic Movement: Greg Barclay

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is looking to become a permanent member of the Olympic Movement following the inclusion of T20 cricket in the programme of 2028 Olympics, its chairman Greg Barclay said on Monday.

'Why can't the Indian cricket team come to Pakistan?'

'Why can't the Indian cricket team come to Pakistan?'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

There is a "very real possibility" that Pakistan will boycott this year's World Cup in India if they lose hosting rights to the Asia Cup

Janhvi, Ananya Are The Queens Of Dreams

Janhvi, Ananya Are The Queens Of Dreams

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The best of the glitz from the HT India's Most Stylish Awards 2023.

Big money, big names: Major League Cricket looks to crack US market

Big money, big names: Major League Cricket looks to crack US market

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Five years after USA Cricket shared its plans to launch a domestic T20 tournament, the inaugural edition of the MLC kicked off having assembled an impressive array of investors.

IPL 2022: What makes this batting coach stand out from the rest

IPL 2022: What makes this batting coach stand out from the rest

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Julian Wood saw it coming before anyone else and the pioneering power-hitting coach reckons the role of cricketers with brute power will only increase in the rapidly evolving Twenty20 format, forcing the "touch and skill" batters to reinvent their game.

Million Dollar Arm will be back on Indian television

Million Dollar Arm will be back on Indian television

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

MLB also said in 2021 it will bring back the Million Dollar Arm, a contest that has participants compete to earn a tryout with a Major League team.

USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The IPL franchises are now expanding their bouquet of teams across leagues in the West Indies, UAE, South Africa and now the US is another untapped market that wasn't explored despite the Asian diaspora craving for some cricket.

Day 1&2 Preview: India's Medal Prospects

Day 1&2 Preview: India's Medal Prospects

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

While a billion hearts would pray for all the participants to do well, all eyes would be set on the duo of Deepika Kumari/Atanu Das, the four shooters and Mirabai Chanu to open India's medals count.

Dravid invited to speak at MIT sports analytics conference

Dravid invited to speak at MIT sports analytics conference

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

At this virtual conference, Dravid will also be joined by former cricketer and coach Gary Kirsten and former England women's cricketer and commentator Isa Guha.

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Cricket has been shortlisted for potential inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Games along with baseball-softball, flag football, lacrosse, breakdancing, karate, kickboxing, squash and motorsport.

Rohit to throw ceremonial 'First Pitch' for Seattle Mariners

Rohit to throw ceremonial 'First Pitch' for Seattle Mariners

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Sharma is the first Indian cricketer to be given this honour.

Arshdeep looks better than Umran at nets

Arshdeep looks better than Umran at nets

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

If push comes to shove, Arshdeep looks a better bet than Umran.

OTT This Week: Love. Thrillers. Shaadis

OTT This Week: Love. Thrillers. Shaadis

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Superheroes, supervillains, biopics, thrillers, teenage dramas, shaadis, Sukanya Verma offers an all-you-can-eat buffet on OTT this long weekend.

Backed by women, locals vote for cricket ground in Barcelona!

Backed by women, locals vote for cricket ground in Barcelona!

Rediff.com23 May 2021

However, Butt's father taught them a lot about the game.

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Riyan Parag's delivery raises eyebrows

Riyan Parag's delivery raises eyebrows

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Riyan Parag went as low as legally allowed in cricket to release a ball when bowling to Chris Gayle.

Time right for the great American cricketing dream?

Time right for the great American cricketing dream?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Prominent deep-pocketed investors are lined up to finance Major League Cricket, the world's top players are supposedly ready to sign on and, according to the ICC and USA Cricket research, there is a baked-in fan base of between 15 and 20 million waiting to be served.

'Million Dollar Bat' offers Americans a dream chance to join IPL

'Million Dollar Bat' offers Americans a dream chance to join IPL

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

When Rinku Singh won the Million Dollar Arm show in 2008, the Indians' 'Great American Dream' of playing professional baseball became a reality and now the promoters of that very contest want Americans to realise the 'Great Indian Dream' of playing in cash-rich Indian Premier League T20 cricket tournament.

London Mayor eyeing ambitious bid to bring IPL to English shores

London Mayor eyeing ambitious bid to bring IPL to English shores

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Cricket fans in England could get the chance to see the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma clearing boundaries on a regular basis, with London mayor Sadiq Khan set to spearhead a campaign to bring the Indian Premier League to the English capital.

US to exempt foreign athletes from coronavirus-related entry bans

US to exempt foreign athletes from coronavirus-related entry bans

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Besides the athletes, the exemption applies to the sporting leagues' essential staff, spouses and dependents, the statement said.

What Dravid said at the MIT Sports Conference

What Dravid said at the MIT Sports Conference

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Topics ranged from how data is helping players train and stay fit to how scoring 4s and 6s has changed team decisions, similar to basketball's 3-point revolution.

PHOTOS: What brings boxing legend Mike Tyson to India

PHOTOS: What brings boxing legend Mike Tyson to India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson made his maiden trip to India to launch the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) League in Mumbai on Friday.

Michael Phelps gets a taste of IPL at Kotla

Michael Phelps gets a taste of IPL at Kotla

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

The winner of an astounding 23 Olympic gold medals was in Delhi for promotional activity and dropped in for some time at the Kotla in the evening.