News for 'bouncers'

PBKS Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch?

PBKS Vs RCB: Who Took The Best Catch?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Stunning catches from the Punjab Kings-Royal Challengers Bengaluru game.

IPL: 'A break could do wonders for fatigued Rohit'

IPL: 'A break could do wonders for fatigued Rohit'

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke said Rohit Sharma needs to take a break to freshen up ahead of the T20 World Cup next month.

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

Pakistani cricketer dies after being hit by a bouncer

Pakistani cricketer dies after being hit by a bouncer

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the news in a message through social media and stressed on the need to wear safety gear all the time.

PBKS Vs RR: Who Bowled Best? VOTE!

PBKS Vs RR: Who Bowled Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Rabada, Boult or Maharaj? Who is your pick?

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

2nd Test PHOTOS: Hodge, Athanaze lead Windies revival

2nd Test PHOTOS: Hodge, Athanaze lead Windies revival

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between England and the West Indies, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Friday.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

Gavaskar lauds Gaikwad's 'debut as a captain'

Gavaskar lauds Gaikwad's 'debut as a captain'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar was mighty impressed with Chennai Super Kings's new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and lauded him for the way he maneuvered his bowlers during the IPL 2024 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in Chennai, on Friday.

Warne resorts to bouncers

Warne resorts to bouncers

Rediff.com24 Sep 2006

The Australian leg spin ace resorted to bowling bouncers and throwing tantrums while leading Hampshire in an English county game against Lancashire that ended in a farce.

Langer expecting bouncer barrage

Langer expecting bouncer barrage

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

The Australian opener expects to be peppered by a salvo of short deliveries from the England bowlers during the Ashes.

RIP Phil Hughes but bouncers here to stay

RIP Phil Hughes but bouncers here to stay

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Despite the death of Mitchell Johnson's former team mate Phillip Hughes, the likelihood is he will unleash a similar barrage on India should the first Test go ahead.

LSG's Naveen admits defeat against Narine's brilliance

LSG's Naveen admits defeat against Narine's brilliance

Rediff.com6 May 2024

LSG fast bowler Naveen Ul Haq conceded that all their plans failed against the star West Indian allrounder.

T20 WC PIX: India romp to 8 wicket win over Ireland

T20 WC PIX: India romp to 8 wicket win over Ireland

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Images from the T20 World Cup match between India and Ireland at New York, NY

RR Vs SRH: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

RR Vs SRH: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com3 May 2024

It was a game which would be more remembered for the dropped catches more than the ones that were held.

Smith pushes for rule reform, urges intervention

Smith pushes for rule reform, urges intervention

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Australian batting star Steve Smith has said that the cricketing authorities should urgently address the issue of pacers persistently bowling bouncers to a leg side field, as it restricts a batter's ability to hit the ball "anywhere in front of the wicket".

No fun in cricket if bouncers are banned, says Sehwag

No fun in cricket if bouncers are banned, says Sehwag

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Former India opener Virender Sehwag says bowlers will lose a weapon if bouncers are banned.

Smith dares India's pacers to try bouncers at him

Smith dares India's pacers to try bouncers at him

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Australia's batting mainstay Steve Smith dared the lethal Indian fast bowling unit to bring on the short stuff in the four-match Test series starting next month.

Gavaskar is still scared of 'Bouncer and Beamer'

Gavaskar is still scared of 'Bouncer and Beamer'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Legendary Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar may have made 70's fiery West Indian bowling line up look ordinary, but his former teammate Ravi Shastri has disclosed the little master's fear for 'Bouncer and Beamer'.

Australian batsman Voges struck on helmet by bouncer

Australian batsman Voges struck on helmet by bouncer

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Australia batsman Adam Voges has copped a sickening blow to the head while batting for Western Australian on Thursday in the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania. The right-handed batsman has been ruled out of the match in at the WACA Ground in Perth. Voges was on 16 when he was struck by a bouncer from fast bowler Cameron Stevenson on the opening day of the match.

Munaf bouncer leaves Gambhir jolted

Munaf bouncer leaves Gambhir jolted

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

India's practice session woes continued as opener Gautam Gambhir was struck on the head by a quick bouncer from Munaf Patel in Vadodara on Saturday.

New Zealand's Wagner defends bouncer after grounding Smith

New Zealand's Wagner defends bouncer after grounding Smith

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

New Zealand quick bowler Neil Wagner defended his use of the bouncer but admitted to feeling "shaky" when he felled Steve Smith with a blow to the head in the second Test in Christchurch on Sunday.

'Sona Hai, Khana Hai, Ball Dalna Hai'

'Sona Hai, Khana Hai, Ball Dalna Hai'

Rediff.com23 May 2024

'Cricket is like a circle, the smaller you keep it, the better it will be. You expand this circle more and you will find gaps.'

Unstoppable Narine Taking IPL By Storm!

Unstoppable Narine Taking IPL By Storm!

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Sunil Narine has proved to be unstoppable, blazing his way to 461 runs in 11 games at a strike rate of 183, with a century and three fifties.

LSG Vs RCB: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

LSG Vs RCB: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Did you enjoy Mayank Yadav's fiery spell against RCB?

IPL 2024 too much in batters' favour: Ganguly

IPL 2024 too much in batters' favour: Ganguly

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

'...that's one area that needs to be looked at in the future, the balance between bat and ball.'

Shreyas Iyer's anticipated comeback falls flat in Ranji semis

Shreyas Iyer's anticipated comeback falls flat in Ranji semis

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Unfortunately, his return was marred by a dismissal for just three runs off eight balls.

Greg Matthews slams Aussies over Johnson bouncer 'over-reaction'

Greg Matthews slams Aussies over Johnson bouncer 'over-reaction'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

'If I was disappointed with anything it was the over-reaction' 'It's a Test match. It's tough cricket out there, you want people getting on with it'

KKR's secret playoff weapon revealed!

KKR's secret playoff weapon revealed!

Rediff.com15 May 2024

KKR are currently at the top of the pecking order with 9 points following nine wins and three losses in 13 matches.

Should bowlers refrain from bowling bouncers in India-Aus Test series?

Should bowlers refrain from bowling bouncers in India-Aus Test series?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Just to clear the air, the first ball of the game, each game, should just be a bouncer, reckons Merv Hughes.

Match-winner Hardik Pandya is incomparable: Sreesanth

Match-winner Hardik Pandya is incomparable: Sreesanth

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

'That person can win you matches with fielding, he can win you matches with bowling and he can win you matches with batting. His performance gets better when the match is good.'

VOTE: Bouncers at AAP meet! Believe it or not?

VOTE: Bouncers at AAP meet! Believe it or not?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Did the rebels script the scuffle? Or is camp Kejirwal too ashamed to admit it flawed? We ask our readers to vote below.

Allow two bouncers in an over: Akhtar

Allow two bouncers in an over: Akhtar

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

"When you have various restrictions, it is only fair to allow two bouncers," said the Pakistani fast bowler.

'Drunk' Panesar urinates on bouncers, fined by cops

'Drunk' Panesar urinates on bouncers, fined by cops

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Just hours before England retained the Ashes at Old Trafford by drawing the third Test against Australia, a "drunk" Monty Panesar 'urinated' on bouncers after being thrown out of a nightclub in Brighton in the early hours of Monday and fined by the police.

I had the skills but Gautam bhai changed my mindset in KKR: Rana

I had the skills but Gautam bhai changed my mindset in KKR: Rana

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

One stellar IPL season of 19 wickets in Kolkata Knight Riders' triumphant campaign brought pacer Harshit Rana into the national reckoning.

Never put us under any pressure: Arshdeep hails Suryakumar the skipper

Never put us under any pressure: Arshdeep hails Suryakumar the skipper

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

After leaking 37 runs in his first three wayward overs on a languid Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch, Arshdeep Singh's night was seemingly doomed.

ICC says clampdown on bouncers unlikely despite Hughes' demise

ICC says clampdown on bouncers unlikely despite Hughes' demise

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive David Richardson revealed that a clampdown down on bouncers is unlikely despite the passing of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes last Thursday.

Bouncers will trouble Indians: Qadir

Bouncers will trouble Indians: Qadir

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

U19 star Maphaka replaces Madushanka in MI squad

U19 star Maphaka replaces Madushanka in MI squad

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Mumbai Indians replace Dilshan Madushanka with Kwena Maphaka

'Is This The Best Catch Of The IPL?'

'Is This The Best Catch Of The IPL?'

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Ramandeep covered good ground, running back 21 metres and just when it looked the ball was getting away from him, he put in a full length dive and while in the air he pouched the ball with his both hands outstretched to complete a fabulous catch.