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Poor outfield in Dharamsala sparks controversy; Stokes unavailable for Bangladesh

Poor outfield in Dharamsala sparks controversy; Stokes unavailable for Bangladesh

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Jos Buttler made a scathing assessment of the HPCA Stadium outfield, terming it as 'poor'

I thought it was just a regulation wicket: Starc

I thought it was just a regulation wicket: Starc

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

'I think there was a fair bit of good bowling today. Obviously there was enough in the wicket and it probably felt like it was a hardball wicket.'

Mohd Amir comes out of retirement, available for T20 World Cup

Mohd Amir comes out of retirement, available for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Controversial Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir has decided to come out of international retirement and make himself available for selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas in June.

Rohit's KKR Chit-Chat Fuels Speculation

Rohit's KKR Chit-Chat Fuels Speculation

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Rohit was spotted having a deep conversation with members of the KKR franchise in their dressing room.

India submits 'Letter of Intent' to host 2036 Olympics

India submits 'Letter of Intent' to host 2036 Olympics

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

India face competition from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, who are positioning themselves as strong contenders to host the 2036 Olympics.

Rohit Stirs The MI Pot

Rohit Stirs The MI Pot

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Days after Ritika Sajdeh criticised Mumbai Indians Head Coach Mark Boucher's explanation for removing Rohit Sharma as MI captain, Rohit took to social media with a post that intensified the IPL franchise controversy.

Same people will be singing your praises: Jaffer backs Hardik to play crucial role in T20 WC

Same people will be singing your praises: Jaffer backs Hardik to play crucial role in T20 WC

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer expressed his disappointment with fans trolling Indian all-rounder and Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya for his poor performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), saying that during the T20 World Cup starting from June 1 in West Indies and USA, the all-rounder will play some crucial knocks and the trolls will be singing his praise.

What Hardik said on Wade's controversial dismissal

What Hardik said on Wade's controversial dismissal

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Gujarat Titans' captain Hardik Pandya rued that technology did not come to their rescue when Matthew Wade was adjudged LBW in a controversial call but said overall on most occasions it has helped in taking right decision.

DRS controversy rages on...

DRS controversy rages on...

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

New Zealand are awaiting clarification from the International Cricket Council regarding Nigel Llong's contentious third umpire decision in the day-night Test against Australia after the ruling had an "impact" on the game, coach Mike Hesson has said.

Ashes controversy: Moeen fined for using drying spray

Ashes controversy: Moeen fined for using drying spray

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Ali admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Andy Pycroft of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees

Jadeja Salutes His Wife!

Jadeja Salutes His Wife!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

'I wish to dedicate this accolade to my wife, who has worked tirelessly behind the scenes, offering invaluable mental support. Her steadfast confidence in me serves as a powerful motivator.'

Shahid Afridi courts another controversy

Shahid Afridi courts another controversy

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Even as the dust settles over his 'we got more love in India' comment, Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi raked up another controversy when he remarked that 'a lot of people are here from Kashmir' before the start of their World T20 game against New Zealand at PCA Stadium.

David, Pollard fined for illegal assistance to SKY

David, Pollard fined for illegal assistance to SKY

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Mumbai Indians batter Tim David and batting coach Kieron Pollard have been fined 20 percent of their respective match fees for breaching the IPL's Code of Conduct during the match against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on April 18.

Pietersen's book has tarnished English cricket, says Cook

Pietersen's book has tarnished English cricket, says Cook

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Denying Kevin Pietersen's claims that a bullying culture had flourished in the England dressing room in recent years, captain Alastair Cook says the maverick cricketer's controversial autobiography has "tarnished" one of the most successful eras for the national team.

Gambhir Dodges Sreesanth Question

Gambhir Dodges Sreesanth Question

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

'I am here for a noble cause and don't want to talk about that.'

'Technology is putting a curse on this beautiful game'

'Technology is putting a curse on this beautiful game'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'He (Rizwan) is a very honest person and he said to me he did not even feel that it touched anywhere near the gloves.'

When will Ravichandran Ashwin quit cricket?

When will Ravichandran Ashwin quit cricket?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Ashwin is regarded as a thinking cricketer who always strives to explore something new, something extra in his game

Patience and empathy drive new and improved Ishan Kishan

Patience and empathy drive new and improved Ishan Kishan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Ishan Kishan did not want to see his performance as a tool to prove a point to his detractors.

MI May Retain Rohit Ahead Of IPL Auction

MI May Retain Rohit Ahead Of IPL Auction

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The BCCI's retention and auction rules ensure that franchises will have to make careful decisions to balance retaining star power with building depth across their squads.

Afridi spoke his mind, not controversial: Waqar Younis

Afridi spoke his mind, not controversial: Waqar Younis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

"For me, I did not find anything controversial in it. This is something he felt. It's his emotions."

Deepti's last-ball six powers London Spirit to Hundred title

Deepti's last-ball six powers London Spirit to Hundred title

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Deepti Sharma picked up a wicket giving away 23 runs and then smashed a run-a-ball 16, including the winning six off Hayley Matthews.

Controversial Gayle's Big Bash League return quashed

Controversial Gayle's Big Bash League return quashed

Rediff.com25 May 2016

With Chris Gayle struggling to set aside an array of controversies surrounding him, Big Bash League club Melbourne Renegades have decided to not re-sign the West Indies controversial batsman for the T20 tournament's next season.

'Gill Is Clueless About Captaincy'

'Gill Is Clueless About Captaincy'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'I am not a Shubman Gill hater but I feel Ruturaj is a better option because he has scored runs in tougher situations.'

Afridi makes controversial comment on Kashmir

Afridi makes controversial comment on Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

That's not all, India's out-of-favour cricketer Gautam Gambhir found himself in the middle of the row after adding his own two bit.

Sreesanth's Claim Sparks Legal Notice

Sreesanth's Claim Sparks Legal Notice

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

The legal notice stateS that Sreesanth had breached the terms of his contract.

Saim, Saud rescue Pakistan on Day 1 vs Bangladesh

Saim, Saud rescue Pakistan on Day 1 vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Pakistan overcame a jittery start on a rain-hit opening day of the first test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi as Saim Ayub and Saud Shakeel scored fighting half-centuries

Harmanpreet evades queries on controversy surrounding qualifications

Harmanpreet evades queries on controversy surrounding qualifications

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

She was in Mohali to take part in an event, where she cheered on as a group of 572 girls performed minute-long jump squats to create a new record.

Uproar Over PCB's 'Dushman' Remark

Uproar Over PCB's 'Dushman' Remark

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'My aim was to keep the players' morale high when they go to dushman mulk.'

Former England spinner Underwood passes away

Former England spinner Underwood passes away

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Derek Underwood, England's best spinner in the post-World War II era, who gave a torrid time to the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, passed away at Kent on Monday. He was 78.

Cricket Buzz: Sri Lanka beat England in controversial match, clinch series

Cricket Buzz: Sri Lanka beat England in controversial match, clinch series

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Sri Lanka won the final One-Day International in Birmingham by six wickets on Tuesday, a game that will be remembered for the controversial run-out of England's Jos Buttler, to triumph 3-2 in the five-match series.

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.

Ishant Sharma set to play against Baroda

Ishant Sharma set to play against Baroda

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Veteran pacer Ishant Sharma will be walking into the playing XI as Delhi's pace attack gets ready to ask probing questions to a gritty Baroda in their fifth Ranji Trophy Group D match starting at the Palam Ground from Friday.

Handscomb breaks silence on ball-tampering controversy

Handscomb breaks silence on ball-tampering controversy

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Australian cricketer Peter Handscomb on Friday denied that he was involved in ball-tampering during the Test series against South Africa in March.

R P Singh recalls selection controversy involving Dhoni

R P Singh recalls selection controversy involving Dhoni

Rediff.com11 May 2020

RP Singh said Dhoni was a fair captain and their friendship never affected the wicketkeeper-batsman's decisions for the team.

PCB unhappy with Babar, Shaheen; to revisit players' social media policy

PCB unhappy with Babar, Shaheen; to revisit players' social media policy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board is not happy with former skipper Babar Azam and the current national T20 skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi participating on a space with fans conducted on social media platform 'X'.

Mithali Raj reacts to Naomi Osaka controversy

Mithali Raj reacts to Naomi Osaka controversy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Mithali Raj said that she has never felt the need to forego a press conference

Ranji Roundup: Uttarakhand, Himachal off to good start

Ranji Roundup: Uttarakhand, Himachal off to good start

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Roundup of matches across various venues in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25

Here's why cricketers should avoid taking political stance...

Here's why cricketers should avoid taking political stance...

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Afridi makes controversial comment on Kashmir

One match at a time: Rabada brushes aside the favourites tag

One match at a time: Rabada brushes aside the favourites tag

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Commanding wins in their two opening games have elevated South Africa as favourites in the World Cup but pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada insisted there is still a long way to go and the team is focused on taking one match at a time.

Neutral doctors for concussion calls in cricket?

Neutral doctors for concussion calls in cricket?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Former Australia batsman Mark Waugh believes the International Cricket Council should consider appointing a neutral doctor to assess players hit on the head and make the decision regarding concussion substitutes.