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Ashwin wants THIS country to host Asia Cup 2023

Ashwin wants THIS country to host Asia Cup 2023

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Ashwin suggested that the Asia Cup 2023 should be shifted to Sri Lanka instead of being held in Pakistan.

'Life has been very tough': Chetan Sharma

'Life has been very tough': Chetan Sharma

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Sharma came under fire after he allegedly revealed classified selection matters during a sting operation, conducted by Zee News, as he cast aspersions on players like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah.

Controversial DRS to make debut in World Cup

Controversial DRS to make debut in World Cup

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

The controversial Decision Review System (DRS), being tried in the five-day format by International Cricket Council in select Test series, could make its appearance in limited overs cricket from the 2011 World Cup in the sub-continent.

Did DRS Mess Australia Up?

Did DRS Mess Australia Up?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Any time Smith and Stoinis are there there's a chance. They are both quality players and given the opportunity, they would have taken the match closer.'

Australian cricketers are no longer friends, says Kohli

Australian cricketers are no longer friends, says Kohli

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday said he no longer considers Australian cricketers his friends after being targetted both on and off the field by them in a fiercely-fought Test series that his team won.

Kerala Minister's remarks on Ind-SL ticket rates sparks row

Kerala Minister's remarks on Ind-SL ticket rates sparks row

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

'Those who are starving need not go to watch the match'

BCCI sexual harassment controversy takes new turn

BCCI sexual harassment controversy takes new turn

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'What authority does Vinod Rai have to take such a decision and overrule Diana Edulji?' 'The big shock was that the female employee who accused Rahul Johri was not even called to depose before the probe panel.'

Ashwin, Kuldeep Or Mukesh? Vote!

Ashwin, Kuldeep Or Mukesh? Vote!

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Not only did Ashwin take three wickets, he also kept the runs in check. While his fellow bowlers leaked runs, he bowled a tight spell -- 3 for 24 off 4 -- to strangle the DC batters.

Bairstow slams critics after big-hitting heroics in 4th Ashes Test

Bairstow slams critics after big-hitting heroics in 4th Ashes Test

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Jonny Bairstow slammed four sixes as he helped England post 592 all out in their first innings on Day 3, their highest Ashes innings total on home soil since 1985, giving the hosts a first innings lead of 275.

Cricket's dressing room blues go back a long way

Cricket's dressing room blues go back a long way

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

'The dressing room is a precinct that abounds with all the complexities that make up human nature -- and the unpredictable consequences that can emerge from interpersonal relationships. 'A cursory study of cricket history throws up interesting (and some hugely surprising) examples of conflict between players from the same team,' says Ayaz Memon

Asia Cup: Rain pushes Ind vs Pak match to reserve day

Asia Cup: Rain pushes Ind vs Pak match to reserve day

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Before the two spells of rain interrupted play, Virat Kohli and K L Rahul were batting on 8 and 17 respectively after openers Rohit Sharma (56) and Shubman Gill (58) struck fine half-centuries.

Controversies make IPL's stock soar

Controversies make IPL's stock soar

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Despite all the controversies, the IPL's brand value hasn't diminished. Instead, says Harish Kotian/Rediff.com, the IPL made the BCCI richer by over Rs 3 billion!

Controversies in India-England contests: Of Jelly beans, Vaseline...

Controversies in India-England contests: Of Jelly beans, Vaseline...

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Rajneesh Gupta takes a look at other major controversies between England and India in recent times.

Harbhajan slams Pandya, Rahul for jeopardising reputation of cricketers

Harbhajan slams Pandya, Rahul for jeopardising reputation of cricketers

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

On the show, Pandya had boasted about hooking up with multiple women and being open about it with his parents. Rahul was, however, a little more restrained in his responses on relationships and women.

Stokes calls for DRS in BBL after Marsh's controversial dismissal

Stokes calls for DRS in BBL after Marsh's controversial dismissal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'Why on earth aren't all competitions using DRS'

Pakistan captain Babar's personal video, chats leaked: report

Pakistan captain Babar's personal video, chats leaked: report

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Pakistan captain Babar Azam found himself in a new controversy after an Instagram user alleged that the cricketer behaved inappropriately with her.

Controversy hits BPL: Mortaza gets spot-fixing approach

Controversy hits BPL: Mortaza gets spot-fixing approach

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

The Bangladesh Premier League got its first dose of controversy as Mashrafe Mortaza reported to his franchise, Dhaka Gladiators, an approach from a fellow-cricketer to indulge in spot-fixing during the tournament.

Ashes: 'England playing CazBall not Bazball'

Ashes: 'England playing CazBall not Bazball'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Legendary pacer Glenn McGrath has slammed England for playing casual cricket against Australia in the ongoing Ashes.

'It'll be fitting for India to win World Cup but...'

'It'll be fitting for India to win World Cup but...'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Rob Walter said it would be "fitting" for the tournament's 'best' team, India to win the coveted trophy on Sunday.

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

When Akshay Kumar ditched lucrative IPL contract

When Akshay Kumar ditched lucrative IPL contract

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Book reveals how Akshay Kumar terminated his own contract to save IPL team from incurring loss

'Big show' Maxwell chooses county cricket over IPL. Here's why...

'Big show' Maxwell chooses county cricket over IPL. Here's why...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The hard-hitting 30-year-old played the last of his seven Tests against Bangladesh in September 2017 and missed out on a spot in the squad for the ongoing four-match series against India.

Was Rohit's 2nd Super Over Participation Justified?

Was Rohit's 2nd Super Over Participation Justified?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Rohit's choice to bat in the second Super Over suggests his capability, potentially sparking controversy with the decision.

'I accept I made a wrong gesture'

'I accept I made a wrong gesture'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

He also reacted to some media reports after the incident and said his reacting to a particular name were not true.

Hit by controversies, Indian team steers clear of the media

Hit by controversies, Indian team steers clear of the media

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Hit by controversies right through their troubled England tour, the Indian team management sought to steer clear of the media by not sending any player for the mandatory pre-match press conference ahead of the second ODI against the hosts.

It's just not cricket, MS

It's just not cricket, MS

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'Insignias or not, Dhoni's will remain the deadliest pair of gloves behind the stumps,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

'Cricket's financial model needs to change'

'Cricket's financial model needs to change'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

A reproachful Tim May says the financial model, on which cricket is run globally by mighty India, has to end if the game is to be saved from a running into a serious crisis.

'Rahul Gandhi Is Stabilising India With Caste Census Demand'

'Rahul Gandhi Is Stabilising India With Caste Census Demand'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'Rahul Gandhi is raising the issue of a caste census though his party has been doing injustice on this front from the 1950s.'

Controversial Pak minister denied Indian visa

Controversial Pak minister denied Indian visa

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

New Delhi refused the visa as it wanted to avoid a situation where questions could have been raised over allowing a person, who has directly helped militancy, to visit India. Malik had alleged that Rashid had hosted scores of Kashmiri militants at his residence.

Kohli reacts to Jadeja's controversial run out

Kohli reacts to Jadeja's controversial run out

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

The third umpire ruled Jadeja out after which Kohli looked miffed and rose from his seat before having a word with the fourth umpire Anil Choudhary. However, he did not enter the field of play.

Would you do this to the men's cricket team?

Would you do this to the men's cricket team?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

A day after the Hemlata Kala-led women's selection panel wrote to the CEO, claiming they were kept out of the hiring process of the support staff, former India captains Diana Edulji and Shantha Rangaswamy have lashed out at the shabby treatment handed out to the national team.

The mysterious case of Mr. Cricket

The mysterious case of Mr. Cricket

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Cricketer chosen for world cup squad. Gets injured. Is axed. Resurfaces before teams first match and says he is fit and is ready to play for his state team. National selectors embarrassed. Rumours abound. Controversy erupts, leaving everyone involved red-faced.

Who Can Take Over Pujara's No 3 Slot?

Who Can Take Over Pujara's No 3 Slot?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Young prodigy Yashasvi Jaiswal is considered the frontrunner to make his Test debut in the West Indies, but there are other options in Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill.

Salt reckons KKR got rub of the green; technology always a good thing

Salt reckons KKR got rub of the green; technology always a good thing

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

KKR fielding coach Ryan Ten Doeschate, a member of their 2014 IPL title winning team under Gautam Gambhir, credited Narine's transformation to the former skipper who is now the mentor of the side.

My fallout with Taylor bad stain on New Zealand cricket: McCullum

My fallout with Taylor bad stain on New Zealand cricket: McCullum

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Describing his fallout with Ross Taylor a "bad stain for New Zealand cricket", former skipper Brendon McCullum attributed it to a race for captaincy between the two in 2011, and admitted that they still aren't the best of friends despite mutual respect.

'Kohli was lying, but no one knows why'

'Kohli was lying, but no one knows why'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

'When a player becomes a little big, he thinks he is very big, bigger than the Board and he believes no one can touch him. Without me, Indian cricket won't work. Has this ever happened?'

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The renaming will take place on September 12 at a function where a stand at the Kotla will be named after India captain Virat Kohli as announced earlier.

Ashes Series Intrudes Into Vilnius Summit

Ashes Series Intrudes Into Vilnius Summit

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The Ashes rivalry between the Australian and English cricket teams escalated to new levels, with the prime ministers of both countries jumping into the fray, again.

Australia demand ICC answers over DRS after Khawaja's controversial dismissal

Australia demand ICC answers over DRS after Khawaja's controversial dismissal

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Cricket's decision review system was further dragged through the mire on Thursday after another controversial decision in the third Ashes Test with the irate Australian board and even Prime Minister Kevin Rudd weighing in.

Ban IPL to save cricket: Bal Thackeray

Ban IPL to save cricket: Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray demanded a ban on the controversial Indian Premier League (IPL) "to save cricket".