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Smith goes from crease to nets ahead of Ashes return

Smith goes from crease to nets ahead of Ashes return

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Steve Smith continued his build up for the fourth Ashes Test by heading straight to the practice nets after being dismissed in Australia's tour match against Derbyshire on Thursday.

Can England make most of Smith's absence?

Can England make most of Smith's absence?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

A concussed Smith was ruled out of the third Test, starting at Headingley on Thursday, after being struck in the neck by a vicious bouncer from England paceman Jofra Archer.

Make helmet-wearing mandatory for batsmen: Tendulkar

Make helmet-wearing mandatory for batsmen: Tendulkar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The ICC, which has since toughened helmet standards, was not immediately available for comment on Tendulkar's suggestion.

We weren't expressive enough, says Kohli after CSK defeat

We weren't expressive enough, says Kohli after CSK defeat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Here's what Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli had to say after losing to Chennai Super Kings in Dubai on Sunday.

Concussion rules Pucovski out of 1st Test; coach worried

Concussion rules Pucovski out of 1st Test; coach worried

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Pucovski was ruled out after suffering a concussion in the first warm-up game between Australia A and India A.

India's batting flops as England dominate Day 1

India's batting flops as England dominate Day 1

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

England shot out India for a paltry 78 and cruised to 120 for no loss in their robust reply to take early control of the third Test at Headingley on Wednesday.

Turning Point: KKR's top order failure

Turning Point: KKR's top order failure

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Pat Cummins's gutsy half-century and Captain Eoin Morgan's cautious 39 runs helped Kolkata Knight Riders post 148 after an awful start.

What went wrong for RCB against Sunrisers Hyderabad...

What went wrong for RCB against Sunrisers Hyderabad...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was scoring at a good pace and his runout was probably the turning point of their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, said Royal Challengers Bangalore Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson.

Why Dhoni is so excited about Rafales

Why Dhoni is so excited about Rafales

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Territorial Army Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Singh Dhoni couldn't hide his excitement after five Rafale fighter jets were formally inducted into the Indian Air Force.

Gurugram: Rape survivor shot dead allegedly for not withdrawing case

Gurugram: Rape survivor shot dead allegedly for not withdrawing case

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

The woman's mother said the hearing of rape case was scheduled on Friday and hence she came from Karnal to Gurgaon to record her statement along with of her daughter in court.

Boom Boom is back with a BANG!

Boom Boom is back with a BANG!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 4 of the India-England Test at Trent Bridge.

Check out Ashwin's befitting reply to Aus captain Paine's sledging

Check out Ashwin's befitting reply to Aus captain Paine's sledging

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Australia captain Tim Paine's efforts to distract Ravichandran Ashwin on the fifth and final day of the third Test in Sydney on Monday failed terribly as the India off-spinner gave him a befitting reply.

'If Hardik doesn't bowl, India will have to look for options'

'If Hardik doesn't bowl, India will have to look for options'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The Indian team is good enough to reach the semi-finals of T20 World Cup but for the side to play at its full potential, Hardik Pandya "needs to start bowling" and Bhuvneshwar Kumar must crank up the pace, feels former Australian speedster Brett Lee.

West Indies unveil World Cup tactic: When in doubt, bounce them out

West Indies unveil World Cup tactic: When in doubt, bounce them out

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Thomas finished with 4-27, while Holder and Russell shared five wickets between them to send an early warning to their World Cup rivals.

Archer's fiery spell reminds Ponting of 2005 Ashes

Archer's fiery spell reminds Ponting of 2005 Ashes

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Ponting compared the spell with the one England's Steve Harmison bowled during the famous 2005 Ashes series, in which he hit Australian openers Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer before leaving the former skipper with a bloodied cheek.

Injured Chandimal ruled out of remainder of India series

Injured Chandimal ruled out of remainder of India series

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Sri Lanka batsman Dinesh Chandimal has been ruled out of the remaining two matches in the One-Day International series against India after fracturing his thumb in the third ODI.

Warner ruled out of first Test against India

Warner ruled out of first Test against India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Australia opening batsman David Warner has been ruled out of next week's series-opening Test against India in Adelaide and will target a return for the second Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday.

Hazlewood says Australia ready to battle India in Tests

Hazlewood says Australia ready to battle India in Tests

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The first Test of the four-match series, beginning on December 17 will be played at the Adelaide Oval in a day-night contest. Australia have an unbeaten record in day-night Tests having won all the pink ball Tests they have played.

Sikh student dragged out of UK nightclub for wearing turban

Sikh student dragged out of UK nightclub for wearing turban

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

'I'm heartbroken. The reason why I was removed was because I refused to remove my turban,' he wrote on Facebook.

Fans troll Archer for imitating Smith's batting style

Fans troll Archer for imitating Smith's batting style

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

In the video, Archer plays a straight drive just like Smith and then he goes on to leave the ball in exactly the same manner as Smith.

PHOTOS: South Africa vs India, 3rd Test, Day 3

PHOTOS: South Africa vs India, 3rd Test, Day 3

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the third Test between South Africa and India, in Cape Town, on Thursday.

Turning Point: Stokes's 10-ball blitz deflates India

Turning Point: Stokes's 10-ball blitz deflates India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

In the space of just 10 balls, Ben Stokes blasted his way from 50 off 40 balls to 95 from 50 balls -- hitting 45 runs with six sixes and a four to take the match away from India's grasp.

Australia coach says Warner 'very likely' for third Test

Australia coach says Warner 'very likely' for third Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Warner has been racing to be fit for the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Test

World Cup: Australia's Khawaja given all clear after head knock

World Cup: Australia's Khawaja given all clear after head knock

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The left-hander underwent scans on his jaw after being struck by an Andre Russell bouncer in the second over of Australia's innings

PIX: Captain Rahul shines as India's batters flop

PIX: Captain Rahul shines as India's batters flop

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the second Test between South Africa and India, in Johannesburg, on Monday.

Warner recovering from neck blow

Warner recovering from neck blow

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

The left-hander dropped his bat and slumped to his knees after an attempted hook shot went awry at Marrara Oval in Darwin on Tuesday, but quickly picked himself up and walked off the ground unassisted.

How Trent Boult strategised Kohli's fall

How Trent Boult strategised Kohli's fall

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trent Boult revealed his gameplan against Kohli after third day's play

Smith passes concussion test, available to play second ODI

Smith passes concussion test, available to play second ODI

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Steve Smith is understood to have subsequently undergone a concussion test and was omitted from the first ODI side 'as a precautionary measure'.

ICC approves concussion substitutes in cricket

ICC approves concussion substitutes in cricket

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The incoming player, who will be allowed to bat and bowl, must be deemed a "like for like" replacement approved by the match referee.

PHOTOS: England walk away with draw against NZ at Lord's

PHOTOS: England walk away with draw against NZ at Lord's

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Images from Day 5 of the 1st Test between England and New Zealand played at Lord's on Sunday.

IPL PIX: Hyderabad rise and shine to scorch Rajasthan

IPL PIX: Hyderabad rise and shine to scorch Rajasthan

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Dubai, on Monday.

Akram disappointed with Ali's captaincy in 1st Test

Akram disappointed with Ali's captaincy in 1st Test

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Pakistan captain Azhar Ali "missed a trick" several times in the opening Test against England and their three-wicket loss will hurt the team and their fans, according to bowling great Wasim Akram. Ali and his men held the upper hand for most part of the series opener and had England, chasing 277 for victory, reeling at 117-5 at Old Trafford before England fought back.

Dhawan picks up bat for 'Bottle Cap Challenge'

Dhawan picks up bat for 'Bottle Cap Challenge'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Dhawan picked up his bat after he was nominated for the viral Bottle Cap Challenge by former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh.

Windies' Russell cleared of serious injury after head blow

Windies' Russell cleared of serious injury after head blow

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Russell was struck near the right ear when attempting to pull a short ball

Turning Point: Morris's attack stuns Delhi

Turning Point: Morris's attack stuns Delhi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Chris Morris, the most expensive buy in IPL history, showed why all the franchises were so desperate for his services with a match-turning performance with the bat to lift Rajasthan Royals to victory over Delhi Capitals.

Bumrah backed his yorkers against Royals: Bond

Bumrah backed his yorkers against Royals: Bond

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'I think it has been a challenge for all the bowlers, coming to play after a break. We are lucky that we had one month here for preparation. Jasprit really wanted to back his yorkers against Royals, he wanted to go back to his strengths and use his bouncer as he normally does. That's Jasprit's strength, if he is not happy with his performances, he tends to bounce back to a new level. I know, traditionally through IPL, Bumrah tends to get better and better.'

Siraj overcomes personal loss to savour Test debut

Siraj overcomes personal loss to savour Test debut

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Siraj was rewarded for his tough decision as he took two wickets on an emotional debut to help India bowl Australia out for 195

SA batsmen didn't know whether to go forward or backward against India pacers: Gavaskar

SA batsmen didn't know whether to go forward or backward against India pacers: Gavaskar

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Zubayr Hamza, Temba Bavuma wee beaten by sheer pace and the length

'The cricket at Gabba won't be played with the usual intensity'

'The cricket at Gabba won't be played with the usual intensity'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Phillip Hughes' death after being hit by a bouncer has left Ian Chappell shocked like most of the cricket world and the former Australian captain feels his country's pacers would find it tough to use the short-pitched delivery in the upcoming Test series against India.

Why Designing Clothes For This Film Was SO TOUGH!

Why Designing Clothes For This Film Was SO TOUGH!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'Kangana is such a stylo, she knows what will look good on her.'