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Rafique restricts SA to 264-6

Rafique restricts SA to 264-6

Rediff.com1 May 2003

The left-arm Bangladesh spinner took 4 for 59 on day 1 of the second Test.

Women's Asia Cup: Bangladesh pip India to win maiden title

Women's Asia Cup: Bangladesh pip India to win maiden title

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

The tournament turned out to be the most embarrassing for the 'Women in Blue' as they lost to the minnows twice inside a week.

CSK set to dominate KKR on home turf

CSK set to dominate KKR on home turf

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

It's going to be Chennai Super Kings' war cry Whistle Podu versus Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo re.

Dhoni has reached his use-by-date: Chappell

Dhoni has reached his use-by-date: Chappell

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell feels Mahendra Singh Dhoni is overstaying his time as India's limited over skipper and it is having debilitating effect on the Indian team.

Focus on India's pacers in final warm-up before Windies Tests

Focus on India's pacers in final warm-up before Windies Tests

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

India will look to plug the chinks in its armoury and provide finishing touches to its preparation for the four-Test series when it takes on the West Indies Cricket Board Presidents' XI in the final warm-up match, starting in Basseterre, St Kitts, on Thursday.

3rd ODI Preview: Ranchi awaits a fairytale Dhoni swansong

3rd ODI Preview: Ranchi awaits a fairytale Dhoni swansong

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

A 3-0 lead in the five-match series will be a perfect parting gift for Ranchi's favourite son, who, in all likelihood, will be seen wearing the India Blues for the last time at his home ground.

The pitch will have something for everybody, says Adelaide curator

The pitch will have something for everybody, says Adelaide curator

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

'Hopefully there is a little bit in it early, it's going to be good to bat on, and then take a little bit of spin and some inconsistency later in the game'

'Kings XI Punjab are bound to hurt some team in a big way'

'Kings XI Punjab are bound to hurt some team in a big way'

Rediff.com8 May 2015

They are out of contention for a play-off berth but that won't stop them from spoiling another team's party, Kings XI Punjab coach Sanjay Bangar said sending an alarm bell to Kolkata Knight Riders camp on the eve of their Indian Premier League encounter.

'New look' Kings XI Punjab take on Delhi Daredevils

'New look' Kings XI Punjab take on Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

A new look Kings XI Punjab under Ravichandran Ashwin will take on Delhi Daredevils in their opening encounter of IPL-2018 here tomorrow, as both sides look to begin the T20 tournament on a winning note.

Younis vs Misbah rift out in the open?

Younis vs Misbah rift out in the open?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Former captain and senior batsman Younis Khan caused a stir in the Pakistan cricket circles by openly suggesting that he is not happy with the behavior of Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq and head coach Waqar Younis.

What Delhi must do to keep their play-off hopes alive

What Delhi must do to keep their play-off hopes alive

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Delhi Daredevils would look to continue the new-found momentum against a struggling Gujarat Lions in New Delhi on Thursday.

Ranji round-up: All-round Manan, Ishant put Delhi on top

Ranji round-up: All-round Manan, Ishant put Delhi on top

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

A summary of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday

Silicone storm: Channel Nine refuses to apologise over tape allegations

Silicone storm: Channel Nine refuses to apologise over tape allegations

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Australia's Channel Nine TV on Friday defended its reporting of the use of silicone tape on cricket bats to confuse Hotspot technology during the Ashes series, saying they had not made allegations about players cheating.

Kohli nearly accuses Smith of cheating over DRS row

Kohli nearly accuses Smith of cheating over DRS row

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

'I have seen it twice while batting. I have seen their players looking upstairs (dressing room).' 'I can only say, if it happens more than twice, it's not brain fade'

I have failed a lot so I know how to rise up and succeed: Samson

I have failed a lot so I know how to rise up and succeed: Samson

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Back in the Indian team after a four-year gap, Sanju Samson is at peace with his flaws and doesn't try to be the "perfect batsman" that he wanted to be for the longest time.

Kohli rested for Bangladesh T20Is; Rohit to lead

Kohli rested for Bangladesh T20Is; Rohit to lead

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Sanju Samson replaced Virat Kohli for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, while Mumbai all-rounder Shivam Dube earned his maiden call-up to the Indian team.

Captain courageous: Injured Clarke scores brave century in first Test

Captain courageous: Injured Clarke scores brave century in first Test

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Injured Australia captain Michael Clarke completed an inspiring century after lunch on day two of the first Test against India on Wednesday, having returned to the crease following pain-killing injections on his back.

World T20: Afridi banks on record at Eden Gardens against India

World T20: Afridi banks on record at Eden Gardens against India

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

It has traditionally been a battle between India's batting and Pakistan's bowling whenever the arch-rivals have met on a cricket field and Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi reckons the trend will continue in their World Twenty20 contest on Saturday. The Pakistan captain is looking to bank on his team's winning record against India the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Pakistan have defeated India in all four matches that have played at the Eden Gardens. "We have good memories of the ground," Afridi said. "We have played well at this ground, we know the conditions and the pitch suits us as well." Pakistan were the last team to land in India, putting aside safety concerns that led to the switching of their match against India from Dharamsala to Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

IPL: Punjab, Delhi clash in desperate bid to stay afloat

IPL: Punjab, Delhi clash in desperate bid to stay afloat

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Struggling teams Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab take on each other in an Indian Premier League match in Mohali on Sunday as they desperately seek to get back to winning ways to stay in the hunt for a play-offs berth.

IPL preview: Struggling KKR face Punjab in must-win game

IPL preview: Struggling KKR face Punjab in must-win game

Rediff.com11 May 2018

With 10 points from 11 games, it is a must-win encounter for Dinesh Karthik and his men if they want to keep their play-off chances alive.

Cricket Buzz: Fit-again Prithvi Shaw to make comeback

Cricket Buzz: Fit-again Prithvi Shaw to make comeback

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

West Indies right-hand batsman Shai Hope believes that their upcoming five-match ODI series against England would be a good gauge for them ahead of the 2019 World Cup.

Time is running out for Watson: Border

Time is running out for Watson: Border

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Former Australian captain Allan Border is extremely critical of senior batsman Shane Watson's inconsistent performance and fears that time might just be running out for the 33-year-old all-rounder, rated as one of the best players of his time.

Why Lara believes India will win World T20

Why Lara believes India will win World T20

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

West Indies batting legend Brian Lara considers hosts India the favourites in the World Twenty20 Championship but insists that the West Indians can also pose a threat if they select their best players for the March 8 to April 3 event.

IPL Preview: Formidable Hyderabad face struggling RCB

IPL Preview: Formidable Hyderabad face struggling RCB

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad unit would look to consolidate its position at the top of the points table

PHOTOS: Gopal spins Royals to victory, sends RCB out of play-offs

PHOTOS: Gopal spins Royals to victory, sends RCB out of play-offs

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Young Shreyas Gopal spun a web around a star-studded Royal Challengers Bangalore batting line-up to claim four wickets for 16 runs and help Rajasthan Royals score a 30-run victory and stay in the reckoning for a play-offs berth in the Indian Premier League, in Jaipur, on Saturday.

In-form Daredevils pose huge challenge to wayward Mumbai Indians

In-form Daredevils pose huge challenge to wayward Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

On a roll after a poor start, Delhi Daredevils will look to complete a hat-trick of victories on home turf when they take on defending champions Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League encounter, in New Delhi on Saturday.

Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals in needle clash for play-off berth

Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals in needle clash for play-off berth

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Having notched three straight victories after a string of losses, Mumbai Indians are looking to defeat Rajasthan Royals and inch closer to a play-offs berth when the two sides face each other in an Indian Premier League encounter in Mumbai on Sunday.

IPL: RCB hope Kohli continues golden run against Kings XI Punjab

IPL: RCB hope Kohli continues golden run against Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Desperate to get their campaigns back on track, the two bottom placed teams in the Indian Premier League -- Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore -- lock horns in Mohali on Monday, aiming to keep their winning momentum going to stay afloat in the ninth edition of the T20 league.

Kiwis leave no stone unturned to lift World Cup this time

Kiwis leave no stone unturned to lift World Cup this time

Rediff.com27 May 2019

New Zealand, considered perennial dark horses, know how to punch above their weight.

Buzz: Azam-led Pak squad depart for New Zealand tour

Buzz: Azam-led Pak squad depart for New Zealand tour

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Ahead of their departure, the skipper shared a picture on Twitter and captioned it as: "Next stop, New Zealand."

KKR v Kings: They win some; they lose some and look for consistency

KKR v Kings: They win some; they lose some and look for consistency

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders would look to return to winning ways.

Will Virat Kohli and Co get back to winning ways?

Will Virat Kohli and Co get back to winning ways?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be aiming for revival when they clash against out-of-sorts Gujarat Lions in an Indian Premier League match.

Delhi Daredevils look find footing against Mumbai Indians

Delhi Daredevils look find footing against Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

An inconsistent Delhi Daredevils will look to break the home jinx when they take on Mumbai Indians in their sixth match of the IPL cricket tournament at Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi on Thursday.

World Cup: Will Pant get the nod ahead of Karthik?

World Cup: Will Pant get the nod ahead of Karthik?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Young Rishabh Pant's competition for the second wicketkeeper's slot with veteran Dinesh Karthik will be the highlight of the discussion.

Experts criticise 'dangerous' Wanderers pitch

Experts criticise 'dangerous' Wanderers pitch

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

The Wanderers' pitch has coming under criticism from former cricketers and commentators for its dangerous nature.

India report card: Perth Test

India report card: Perth Test

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Norma Godinho evaluates the Indians after their humiliating loss in Perth.

Buoyant India eye series win at Visakhapatnam

Buoyant India eye series win at Visakhapatnam

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

India have not lost a series at home since the defeat to South Africa in October 2015.

Pride at stake: Upbeat Daredevils meet RCB

Pride at stake: Upbeat Daredevils meet RCB

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Only pride will be at stake when Delhi Daredevils host embattled Royal Challengers Bangalore in an inconsequential IPL game in New Delhi, on Sunday, with both teams seeking an end to their misfiring campaign on a positive note.

Time for Yuvraj to stand up and be counted

Time for Yuvraj to stand up and be counted

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Yuvraj Singh, the costliest buy this season, hasn't set the Indian Premier League ablaze as was expected.

Regret my act of dissent in 1981: Gavaskar

Regret my act of dissent in 1981: Gavaskar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

- 'As Indian captain I was not supposed to act in that manner. In no way I can justify my act of defiance. Whether I was out or not, I should not have reacted that way' - 'I was too young at that time to react. But I can say one thing that we were all with the captain. Whether right or wrong, we backed our skipper'