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Was Harshit Rana's Inclusion Fair?

Was Harshit Rana's Inclusion Fair?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Harshit Rana's debut as a concussion substitute became a central talking point, overshadowing India's series-clinching 15-run victory and its unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.

Play like you're taking a bullet for your country: Gambhir's advice to Nitish

Play like you're taking a bullet for your country: Gambhir's advice to Nitish

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'When Nathan Lyon was bowling I saw two or three balls without any drift. So, I thought of taking on Lyon so that we get some quick runs.'

'It is about being positive': How Head survived Bumrah spell

'It is about being positive': How Head survived Bumrah spell

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Travis Head conceded that he was immensely fortunate to survive a fine spell from Jasprit Bumrah on the Day 2 of the third Test in Brisbane on Sunday.

Sarfaraz: '2024 Version Of Javed Miandad'

Sarfaraz: '2024 Version Of Javed Miandad'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

'We know he plays spin well, but I liked the way he played fast bowlers.'

Gabba Pitch Will Be Traditional: Curator

Gabba Pitch Will Be Traditional: Curator

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'We still prepare the pitch the exact same way every time to try and get the same good carry, pace and bounce that the Gabba is known for.'

Jittery Aussies rattled after Kohli hit by bouncer

Jittery Aussies rattled after Kohli hit by bouncer

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Australia's nervous players rushed to check on India captain Virat Kohli after he was hit by a Mitchell Johnson bouncer on day three of the third Test in Adelaide.

In photos: Being a female bouncer in Delhi

In photos: Being a female bouncer in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

They break up bar fights, watch over female customers, and even uncover illegal drugs at upscale clubs in the capital. Inside the lives of sisters and bouncers Mehrunnisa and Tarannum Shokat Ali.

How Australia mauled India inside 3 days

How Australia mauled India inside 3 days

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

A dominant Australia hammered India by 10 wickets in the day-night second Test on Sunday to level the five-match series 1-1.

Drop Labuschagne for Adelaide Test: Johnson

Drop Labuschagne for Adelaide Test: Johnson

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Former pacer Mitchell Johnson reckons that Australia should drop out-of-form Marnus Labuschagne from the playing XI for the day-night Adelaide Test against India.

Kumar Vishwas's 'Ramayana' dig at Shatru, Sonakshi

Kumar Vishwas's 'Ramayana' dig at Shatru, Sonakshi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Congress leader Supriya Shrinate strongly criticised Vishwas, calling his remarks "cheap" and "lewd."

Virat Kohli's views on bouncers

Virat Kohli's views on bouncers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Kohli gave his views on the 'chin music' that batsmen are often subjected to by fast bowlers

Aussie pacer's bouncer breaks Angelo Mathews' helmet

Aussie pacer's bouncer breaks Angelo Mathews' helmet

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Sri Lankan skipper Angelo Mathews was badly shaken on Wednesday after a bouncer smashed into his helmet during a match against Australia and broke a protective strap designed to safeguard the back of his skull. Play was stopped for several minutes while Mathews recovered from the impact of the ball from fast bowler Scott Boland which evoked memories of the on-field death of the Australian batsman Phillip Hughes in 2014.

PIX: Elgar suffers concussion after Umesh bouncer blow, out of action for six days

PIX: Elgar suffers concussion after Umesh bouncer blow, out of action for six days

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

South Africa opener Dean Elgar was on Monday ruled out of the third Test against India as he suffered concussion after being hit by a bouncer from pacer Umesh Yadav.

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.

'I wasn't looking to save the follow-on at The Gabba'

'I wasn't looking to save the follow-on at The Gabba'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah saved India the blushes in the Brisbane Test with a resolute 10th wicket partnership but the rookie pacer on Sunday said his focus was on a wholesome contribution to the team rather than looking to "merely save the follow-on".

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.

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Smith century

PIX: Australia have India tottering after Smith century

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Images from Day 2 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the MCG on Friday.

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.

PICS: Akash Deep-Bumrah frustrate depleted Australia

PICS: Akash Deep-Bumrah frustrate depleted Australia

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Though Australia have dominated the rain-hit Test, time will most likely deny the hosts.

'India Will Bounce Back'

'India Will Bounce Back'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'You have to think positive and play positively only then you will get a positive result.'

England take huge lead over NZ after Atkinson 'trick'

England take huge lead over NZ after Atkinson 'trick'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Gus Atkinson took a hat-trick as England stayed on course for a dominant victory in the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday, reaching 378 for 5 at the close of play on Day 2 with an imposing lead of 533.

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.

'Do You Think I'd Misbehave With Anyone?'

'Do You Think I'd Misbehave With Anyone?'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'We've been taught to treat our fans as God.'

PIX: Bumrah leads India's fightback after Konstas show

PIX: Bumrah leads India's fightback after Konstas show

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Images from Day 1 of the fourth Test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

'Should deal with pressure moments well and come up on the right side'

'Should deal with pressure moments well and come up on the right side'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The Punjab Kings are set to take on Delhi Capitals in their first match of the IPL 2024 at the new PCA Stadium, Mullanpur, Mohali.

'Human Beings Are Like Trees, We Keep Growing Till...'

'Human Beings Are Like Trees, We Keep Growing Till...'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'Your relationship with your child is changing every single day, ditto your relationship with your parents.'

Why Chhaava Has Become Controversial

Why Chhaava Has Become Controversial

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Loud music, bombastic action scenes, over-the-top dialogues that don't have any ring of truth to it followed by scenes of blood-oozing bodies floating in a river definitely don't make for a magnum opus!' exclaims Prasanna D Zore after watching the Chhaava trailer.

'Most Extraordinary Way To Get A 100!'

'Most Extraordinary Way To Get A 100!'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

'His capacity for hard work, relentless application and focus, allied to his God-given gifts, has made him a champion every Indian can be proud of.'

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.

'Tumko Bat Chahiye?': How Kohli's gesture inspired Akash Deep

'Tumko Bat Chahiye?': How Kohli's gesture inspired Akash Deep

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Akash Deep reveals how Virat Kohli offered him one of his bats -- a bat that scripted a rare happy memory during India's otherwise devastating tour of Australia.

Warm-up: Gill gets quality match time, Rohit falls early

Warm-up: Gill gets quality match time, Rohit falls early

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Shubman Gill dispelled all doubts about his thumb injury with a stylish fifty even as skipper Rohit Sharma kept cards close to his chest by coming in at No. 4 in India's curtailed pink-ball warm-up game against Prime Minister's XI in Canberra on Sunday.

Was Sameer Rizvi's The Best Catch?

Was Sameer Rizvi's The Best Catch?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Substitute fielder Sameer Rizvi rushed to his right at deep square leg to complete a good running catch, coming around the square leg umpire.

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'.

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.

Samson's proven his worth time and again: Hayden

Samson's proven his worth time and again: Hayden

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Former Australian opener Mathew Hayden is mighty impressed with the IPL performance of Sanju Samson and has lauded the T20 World Cup-bound power-hitter for "handling both spin and pace with finesse".

Phillip Hughes remembered on 10th death anniversary

Phillip Hughes remembered on 10th death anniversary

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Family and friends paid tribute to the late Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes on Wednesday to mark the 10-year anniversary of his tragic death.

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.

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.

Bangladesh sniff series win in Rawalpindi

Bangladesh sniff series win in Rawalpindi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Chasing 185 for victory, Bangaldesh were well-placed on 42 for no loss in seven overs before rain forced the players off the field in the post-tea session.

Bizarre! Ball Gets Stuck In Batter's Helmet

Bizarre! Ball Gets Stuck In Batter's Helmet

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Bouncer gets stuck in helmet, Tanzid unfazed in bizarre World Cup moment