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What Windies need to do to be a top side again

What Windies need to do to be a top side again

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

'West Indies cricket is not about lack of talent. The skill level is always there. It's about applying that skill, making the right decisions under pressure in the middle of the game. It's a tough place to learn there at the middle'

Djokovic's Australian Open plea to government...

Djokovic's Australian Open plea to government...

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Novak Djokovic said he would do whatever was required to play at the Australian Open but hoped the government could also be accommodating.

IPL 2021: Why Harshal Patel Is MVP

IPL 2021: Why Harshal Patel Is MVP

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2021's 50 Most Valuable Players.

Why was Madhav Apte dropped from the Indian team?

Why was Madhav Apte dropped from the Indian team?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'Indian cricket is in the safe hands of excitingly talented cricketers. No team can afford to underestimate India. If they do, it is to their peril.'

Here's Ponting's solution for slowing over rates...

Here's Ponting's solution for slowing over rates...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Shot clocks and run penalties could be used to speed up over rates in all forms of cricket, according to former Australia captain Ricky Ponting.

South Africa pacer Tsotsobe probed for match-fixing

South Africa pacer Tsotsobe probed for match-fixing

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

South Africa fast bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe is reportedly under investigation in a match-fixing case that has already seen one of the country's former international players banned for 20 years. Tsotsobe told the Wisden India website on Thursday that he had handed over his bank account and cellphone records after being asked for them by national federation Cricket South Africa. Former South Africa limited-overs batsman Gulam Bodi wa banned last month after admitting he conspired to recruit players to fix matches, or parts of matches, in South Africa's domestic Twenty20 league last year.

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

Sponsors put CA on notice as ball-tampering scandal engulfs a nation

Sponsors put CA on notice as ball-tampering scandal engulfs a nation

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The incident, which Australian captain Steve Smith said involved senior players hatching a plan to tamper with the ball during a game against rival South Africa, also threatens to upset current negotiations over broadcast rights.

Srinivasan set to represent BCCI at ICC meeting in Dubai

Srinivasan set to represent BCCI at ICC meeting in Dubai

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Under-fire N Srinivasan is all set to attend the International Cricket Council's executive board meeting in Dubai on April 9-10 as BCCI's "representative" despite being sidelined from the Board of Control for Cricket in India's affairs following a Supreme Court directive.

Darkest day of my life: Mithali reacts to Powar's charges

Darkest day of my life: Mithali reacts to Powar's charges

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Mithali reacted to Powar's report by posting a brief statement on her official Twitter page on Thursday.

West Indian batting legend Viv Richards wants to coach Pakistan

West Indian batting legend Viv Richards wants to coach Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

West Indian batting legend Vivian Richards is open to the idea of coaching Pakistan national cricket team though he feels that the current coach Waqar Younis is doing a 'great job'.

Lodha panel rejects BCCI request of deferring key meeting

Lodha panel rejects BCCI request of deferring key meeting

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court appointed Justice Lodha panel, on Monday, declined the request of Indian cricket board to defer the scheduled meeting on implementation of reforms within the next six months.

Didn't expect Dhoni to be picked for SA T20Is: Ganguly

Didn't expect Dhoni to be picked for SA T20Is: Ganguly

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

or every elite athlete at the business end of their careers, a situation comes where they have to take a hard call, believes former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

Why brands are attracted to Virat Kohli

Why brands are attracted to Virat Kohli

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Virat Kohli has built such a formidable brand across the spectrum that even his occasional brash and indiscreet comments fail to tarnish it.

India ready to play day-night Test in Australia: Kohli

India ready to play day-night Test in Australia: Kohli

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

With day-night Tests seen as a possible solution to Test cricket's dwindling attendances, Australia are hopeful that India will agree to play one at the Gabba this year.

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

No evidence Ashes Test under fixing threat, says ICC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The International Cricket Council is taking allegations in a British newspaper about attempts to organise spot-fixing during the third Ashes Test "extremely seriously" but do not think the match has been compromised, global cricket's governing body said on Thursday.

Ball-tampering row: 'It's disgraceful; this is blatant cheating!'

Ball-tampering row: 'It's disgraceful; this is blatant cheating!'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Opening batsman Cameron Bancroft, the most junior member in the side at 25, was tasked with implementing the plan and was duly caught on camera using the tape.

Inzamam to continue as Afghanistan coach

Inzamam to continue as Afghanistan coach

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam ul-Haq has agreed to carry on working with the Afghanistan cricket team as coach for a two-year period after tasting success with the side in Zimbabwe.

Here's what Lara said on Kohli's 'phenomenal' run

Here's what Lara said on Kohli's 'phenomenal' run

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Eulogising Virat Kohli's phenomenal achievements is the new normal and latest to join the bandwagon is West Indies legend Brian Lara terming the Indian captain as "game's leader at the moment."

Moores turns down offer to coach Pakistan

Moores turns down offer to coach Pakistan

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Former England coach Peter Moores has turned down an opportunity to suc'ceed Waqar Younis as the new Pakistan coach, the 53-year-old Englishman said.

Stokes 'looking forward to seeing mum and dad' in New Zealand

Stokes 'looking forward to seeing mum and dad' in New Zealand

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

'Just catch up with everyone I haven't seen in a long time'

PHOTOS: Australia thrash New Zealand by 296 runs

PHOTOS: Australia thrash New Zealand by 296 runs

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

Chasing a record 468 for victory, New Zealand were teetering at 31 for two at the break with Tom Latham 10 not out and Ross Taylor unbeaten on five. Images from Day 4 of the first Test between Australia and New Zealand in Perth on Sunday.

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.

Tendulkar sues Aus bat maker over $2 million in royalties

Tendulkar sues Aus bat maker over $2 million in royalties

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

In Federal Court papers filed this month and reviewed by Reuters, Tendulkar said Sydney-based Spartan Sports International agreed in 2016 to pay him at least $1 million a year to use his image, logo and promotional services to sell "Sachin by Spartan" sporting goods and clothing.

IPL sidelights: What scares flamboyant Pant?

IPL sidelights: What scares flamboyant Pant?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Vaughan predicts orange and purple cap winners at IPL 2019

Why Edulji rejected BCCI's Lifetime Award

Why Edulji rejected BCCI's Lifetime Award

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday recommended former Indian women's team captain Diana Edulji for the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, an honour she declined citing her current role in the board as a Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrator (COA) member.

Dhoni pulls out of Windies tour, takes two-month break

Dhoni pulls out of Windies tour, takes two-month break

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni made himself "unavailable" for the tour of West Indies but ruled out immediate retirement a day before the selectors meet in Mumbai to pick the squads for the upcoming away series.

Brand Dhoni in 2025: Boom or bust?

Brand Dhoni in 2025: Boom or bust?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Will retirement bedim the sparkle of Captain Cool, asks ad guru Sandeep Goyal?

South Africa players reveal reservations about day-night Test

South Africa players reveal reservations about day-night Test

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

South Africa are reluctant to play a day-night Test during their tour of Australia as they have no experience with the pink ball, the Proteas' players association chief has said.

Former Aus pacer Gillespie closing in on England coach job?

Former Aus pacer Gillespie closing in on England coach job?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Former Australia fast bowler and current Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie is expected to hold talks with the England and Wales Cricket Board's Director for Cricket Andrew Strauss in the next 24 hours on the possibility of him accepting or not accepting the vacant position of the national head coach.

Aus, NZ nominate Isaac for ICC vice-presidency

Aus, NZ nominate Isaac for ICC vice-presidency

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

New Zealand Cricket has proposed its chairman, eminent businessman and corporate governance practitioner, Alan Isaac, for the role and Cricket Australia will support that nomination.

'In 3 years, I haven't heard Modi ranting against Pakistan'

'In 3 years, I haven't heard Modi ranting against Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

'I like him as a person, and as a politician.'

India vs SA: Watch out for these players!

India vs SA: Watch out for these players!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The Faf du Plessis-led side would be aiming to win their third match to stay alive in the 50-over tournament.

PHOTOS: India trounce South Africa for 3-0 clean sweep

PHOTOS: India trounce South Africa for 3-0 clean sweep

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

A dominant India quickly wrapped up the last two wickets to win by a comprehensive margin of an innings and 202 runs and complete an emphatic 3-0 series whitewash against South Africa.

'English crowds stupid to boo Warner'

'English crowds stupid to boo Warner'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

'They will learn very smartly that they are dealing with someone who has got the powers of concentration and his willpower, it's no different from a Steve Waugh or a Nick Faldo. That's exactly what will happen here'

Kohli open to pink-ball Test in Australia but...

Kohli open to pink-ball Test in Australia but...

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

With day-night matches seen as a possible solution to Test cricket's dwindling attendances, Australia are hopeful that India will agree to play one at the Gabba next year.

Smith, Warner, Bancroft sent home; Lehmann stays

Smith, Warner, Bancroft sent home; Lehmann stays

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

James Sutherland said Darren Lehmann has not resigned and will continue to coach the Australia men's team

Make PCB accountable for Pak's poor show: Yousuf

Make PCB accountable for Pak's poor show: Yousuf

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Former Pakistan captain Muhammad Yousuf has urged the fact-finding committee of the PCB to not only blame the coach, captain and players for the national cricket team's dismal performance but also make the board officials accountable. "I told the committee that it is fine they are inquiring into the team's performances and those of the captain and coach but what about the board officials who are also responsible for the steep decline in our cricket," Yousuf told PTI to from Lahore. "Every time the team performs badly, the responsibility is put on the captain, coach and the players but I have never seen anyone in the board being held responsible," he added. The fact-finding committee was constituted by the Pakistan Cricket Board to probe into the team's poor performances in Asia Cup and World T20, as well as in earlier series against England and New Zealand. The committee includes Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq and senior batsman Younis Khan -- both of whom have not attended the first two days of the fact-finding committee's three-day meeting in Lahore.

Team India mourns Phil Hughes's passing

Team India mourns Phil Hughes's passing

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, in a statement on Thursday, mourned the death of Australia cricketer Phil Hughes.

Buttler replaces Duckett as England make changes for Mohali Test

Buttler replaces Duckett as England make changes for Mohali Test

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Limited overs specialist Jos Buttler will replace the struggling Ben Duckett in a rejigged England batting line-up, skipper Alastair Cook confirmed ahead of his team's third Test against India beginning on Saturday.