News for 'cricket confrontation'

England committed to positive change after tweet row, says Root

England committed to positive change after tweet row, says Root

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

England are committed to making cricket more inclusive after confronting "ugly truths" in the past week about offensive historical tweets from their players, captain Joe Root said on Wednesday.

How Elgar fired up Rabada for match-winning spell

How Elgar fired up Rabada for match-winning spell

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has opened up about his behind the scene conversation with Kagiso Rabada that fired up the senior pacer to deliver a game-changing spell in the second Test against India.

When President Wanted To Get Rid Of Rajiv Gandhi

When President Wanted To Get Rid Of Rajiv Gandhi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Gianiji had crafted his moves with the meticulous planning of a chess grandmaster. He did not know whether a checkmate was feasible, as his time was running out, but he wanted Rajiv Gandhi to smell the fear of loss. A fascinating excerpt from K C Singh's The Indian President: An Insider's Account of the Zail Singh Years.

Pietersen plays down confrontation with Kumble

Pietersen plays down confrontation with Kumble

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Kevin Pietersen played down the spat he and India spinner Anil Kumble had on the final day of the third Test at The Oval on Monday and suggested it was because the bowler was just intent on a victory.

V V S Laxman on the Magic of Cricket

V V S Laxman on the Magic of Cricket

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

'If fame, money and comfort are the only factors that drive us, then we are playing cricket for entirely the wrong reasons.'

Kohli-Root in bust-up in Lord's Long Room: report

Kohli-Root in bust-up in Lord's Long Room: report

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

England pacer James Anderson also opened up about what happened between him and the Indian players during the final session of the third day of the Lord's Test.

New twist in MacGill's kidnapping case!

New twist in MacGill's kidnapping case!

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The New South Wales Police on Wednesday arrested four men including Marino Sotiropoulos -- Stuart MacGill's girlfriend Maria O'Meagher.

Lessons India Inc can learn from the Indian cricket team

Lessons India Inc can learn from the Indian cricket team

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

The Virat Kohli-Anil Kumble fiasco proves that two power centres don't work whether it's Team India or Indian companies, says Shyamal Majumdar.

Captain India's Gloom At The Doom

Captain India's Gloom At The Doom

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Arguably the most expressive face in current world cricket, Virat Kohli's expressions and body language say it all.

What drives AB de Villiers ahead?

What drives AB de Villiers ahead?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

AB de Villiers admitted that when one plays top-level cricket with big gaps in between, getting back to rhythm takes time.

ECB says new diversity plans to tackle 'uncomfortable truths'

ECB says new diversity plans to tackle 'uncomfortable truths'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The ECB said a range of new measures would focus on leadership, education and opportunity to address the under-representation of the BAME community in English cricket.

Why Muralitharan asked Sethupathi to opt out of biopic

Why Muralitharan asked Sethupathi to opt out of biopic

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Sri Lanka's former spinner Muttiah Muralitharan requested Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi to opt out of his biopic '800' considering opposition and the star acceded saying 'thanks.'

Move over 'Bull', Warner's got a new nick name

Move over 'Bull', Warner's got a new nick name

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Warner struck a tournament-high 166 to set up Australia's 48-run victory over Bangladesh on Thursday and now leads the runs list with 447.

'Self-explanatory' that other bowlers were aware of ball-tampering: Bancroft

'Self-explanatory' that other bowlers were aware of ball-tampering: Bancroft

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The trio of Bancroft, Smith and Warner were banned for their roles in the ball tampering scandal.

Leadership crisis led to ball-tampering scandal: Ponting

Leadership crisis led to ball-tampering scandal: Ponting

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Former skipper Ricky Ponting believes the exodus of experienced players left a void in Australian cricket and this leadership crisis led to the infamous ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in 2018.

'Jadeja not known to provoke the opposition or invite confrontations'

'Jadeja not known to provoke the opposition or invite confrontations'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

It may have appeared to many in England that the India all-rounder is probably fond of inviting confrontations because of his usually aggressive approach to his entire cricket but he is not.

Dom's Take: Don't Poke Your Nose!

Dom's Take: Don't Poke Your Nose!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the drama that took centrestage after Rihanna and Greta's tweets.

Was hoping my arm was broken during World Cup: Maxwell

Was hoping my arm was broken during World Cup: Maxwell

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

As much as support was great, it was also so confronting...I wanted to go further into my little hole and not come out. I felt like I was letting a lot of people down, I felt like I was taking an easy-out, I didn't know what I was doing, revealed the Australian all-rounder, who had taken a break from international cricket last October for issues related to mental health.

When Pakistan Was Keen On A Kashmir Solution

When Pakistan Was Keen On A Kashmir Solution

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Manmohan Singh and Musharraf felt that what they were embarking upon, if successful, could lead to a future of boundless potential for the two countries and for the relationship that was hard to foresee from the prism of the existing situation and the historical position and orthodox ideas on both sides.

IPL: Umpire Llong busts door after argument with Kohli

IPL: Umpire Llong busts door after argument with Kohli

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Llong reportedly lost his cool after being confronted by Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Kohli over a contentious no ball call against Sunrisers Hyderabad during an IPL match on Saturday in Bengaluru.

World Cup 2015: Know the New Zealand cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the New Zealand cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Penpix of the New Zealand squad for the cricket World Cup which they will co-host with Australia.

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Saudi Vellakka: Every Face Counts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

I thought Saudi Vellakka a glancing, loving depiction of the judicial system as a pageantry filled with performers trying to do right by everyone, do everything by the book, and failing despite their best attempts, observes Sreehari Nair.

MSK told me 'Sachin believes it was out': Umpire Harper

MSK told me 'Sachin believes it was out': Umpire Harper

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Former ICC elite-level umpire Daryl Harper looks back at his controversial decision against Sachin Tendulkar in the 1999 Adelaide Test "everyday of my life" but says he proudly stands by what he believes was a correct decision. A bouncer from Australian pace spearhead Glenn McGrath had Tendulkar ducking and the ball hit him on his shoulders. Officiating in the game, umpire Harper deemed it as leg before wicket and to India's surprise, raised his finger, igniting a debate.

Du Plessis tells Aus: Give Kohli silent treatment to keep him from scoring big

Du Plessis tells Aus: Give Kohli silent treatment to keep him from scoring big

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Du Plessis on Friday said that his team gave India captain Kohli the "silent treatment" in an attempt to keep him quiet when the two teams squared off earlier this year.

How to prevent ball-tampering...

How to prevent ball-tampering...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Federation of International Cricketers Association (FICA) chief executive Tony Irish has advocated the use of educational programs to check the menace of ball-tampering in the game.

IPL 2019: Umpires bungle and stars let it rip

IPL 2019: Umpires bungle and stars let it rip

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

For the first time, Dhoni entered the field of play for an angry confrontation with umpire Gandhe

Ban over... Smith, Warner ready to rise and shine

Ban over... Smith, Warner ready to rise and shine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner may wake with some relief on Thursday as they greet the final day of their ball-tampering bans

How BCCI plans to make up for reduced ICC revenue share

How BCCI plans to make up for reduced ICC revenue share

Rediff.com7 May 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's general body on Sunday discussed late former president Jagmohan Dalmiya's proposed model to make up for the notional loss due to the reduced revenue share from the International Cricket Council.

Personal equations don't matter when you're playing for India: Mithali

Personal equations don't matter when you're playing for India: Mithali

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Mithali Raj insisted that she and head coach Ramesh Powar have 'moved on' from a bitter past

Who will make the cut for South Africa Tests?

Who will make the cut for South Africa Tests?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The careers of senior pros Ajinkya Rahane and Ishant Sharma are on the line when the selectors pick the Indian Test squad for the coming tour of South Africa.

Why sledging is overrated in Ind-Aus ties

Why sledging is overrated in Ind-Aus ties

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

IPL is the reason...

Aggression brings the best out of Kohli, says Viv Richards

Aggression brings the best out of Kohli, says Viv Richards

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Cricket legend Sir Viv Richards has backed Kohli to continue playing aggressive form of cricket, saying that it brings the best out of him.

Simmons outburst exposes discord in Afghan camp

Simmons outburst exposes discord in Afghan camp

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

According to reports, the incident took place in a restaurant in Manchester on Monday when some of the players took objection to being filmed by a man in the public and confronted him.

How Australia should manage Warner's ego...

How Australia should manage Warner's ego...

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

David Warner will be driven to prove his worth to Australia when he returns to the side

'Made to look the fool': Aussie captain apologises for SCG behaviour

'Made to look the fool': Aussie captain apologises for SCG behaviour

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Paine has come under fire for a verbal duel with Ashwin when the Indian held vigil with an injured Hanuma Vihari to eke out a draw for his team

Guj polls: Key constituencies that go to polling in 1st phase on Thursday

Guj polls: Key constituencies that go to polling in 1st phase on Thursday

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

A total of 788 candidates are in the fray in the first phase of the elections on 89 seats spread across 19 districts of South Gujarat and Kutch-Saurashtra regions.

Imran Khan becomes 1st Pak PM to lose no-trust vote

Imran Khan becomes 1st Pak PM to lose no-trust vote

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

While in power, Khan repeatedly talked about making Pakistan an Islamic welfare state. However, he failed to fix the economy and the basic problem of keeping the prices of commodities in control.

Why Aussies might decide against sledging Kohli & Co

Why Aussies might decide against sledging Kohli & Co

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Australia batsman Matthew Wade may decide to keep his lip zipped during the Test series against India over the home summer as he says Virat Kohli's team thrive on verbal confrontations. Wade said chirping at India during the four-Test series, which starts in December, might backfire.

BCCI to assure visa guarantees for Pakistan players

BCCI to assure visa guarantees for Pakistan players

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

The PCB chief said it was their right to demand this assurance and no one can keep Pakistan out of the World Cup.

In Tests you have to be more disciplined in shot-making: Rohit

In Tests you have to be more disciplined in shot-making: Rohit

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Rohit Sharma knows he must score away from home to erase any lingering doubts about his Test credentials.