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How Sachin continues to score big

How Sachin continues to score big

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Five years into retirement, the little master is the third highest paid sports endorser. How did he script his return to relevance?

SL, NZ on stand-by for Windies

SL, NZ on stand-by for Windies

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah said Sri Lanka and New Zealand are willing to play in place of the West Indies in September's tri-series that also involves Australia.

No Indo-Pak live Test matches on DD

No Indo-Pak live Test matches on DD

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

SC refuses to entertain BCCI petition

SC refuses to entertain BCCI petition

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

T S Krishnamurthy, appointed as an observer for the BCCI elections, said the present president cannot file his nomination.

Did Perera consult dressing room before taking DRS?

Did Perera consult dressing room before taking DRS?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Sri Lanka batsman Dilruwan Perera was caught on camera looking at the dressing room before he asked for a review to overturn an leg before wicket decision by onfield umpire Nigel Llong, on Day 4 of the first Test against India in Kolkata.

Chappell mum on Ganguly's return

Chappell mum on Ganguly's return

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

'You have to ask the BCCI and selectors; that's not something I can answer,' he said, when asked about the chances of Sourav Ganguly returing to the Indian team.

Zimbabwe players issue ultimatum to Board

Zimbabwe players issue ultimatum to Board

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

13 players handed the Zimbabwe Cricket Union an ultimatum that details their concerns and examples of alleged misconduct by officials.\n\n\n\n

Why should I ask Dhoni to resign: Srinivasan

Why should I ask Dhoni to resign: Srinivasan

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Refusing to speak about Mahendra Singh Dhoni's role in his company, India Cements, Narayanaswami Srinivasan, the Board of Control for Cricket in India's president-in-exile, made it clear that India's captain would not be asked to resign despite questions about conflict of interest being raised against him.

Team needs to score more runs, says Chappell

Team needs to score more runs, says Chappell

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

India's coach declined to read too much into the teams showing on the two days of the first Test against Sri Lanka.

Harbhajan refuses to comment

Harbhajan refuses to comment

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

The Indian off-spinner declined to comment on being reported for a suspected illegal bowling action.

Disappointed captain Clarke says lacking match practice

Disappointed captain Clarke says lacking match practice

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Captain Michael Clarke was frank about Australia's struggles to read the spin off the slow Dubai wicket but declined to criticise his team mates after his second dismissal to slow bowling in the first Test against Pakistan.

Kirti Azad reiterates Dhoni could be guilty of conflict of interest

Kirti Azad reiterates Dhoni could be guilty of conflict of interest

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Former cricketer Kirti Azad on Monday again suggested that Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni could be guilty of conflict of interest, as was the case with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N Srinivasan.

Is Dhoni's innings coming to an end?

Is Dhoni's innings coming to an end?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Dhoni's diverse talents make him an invaluable asset to the Indian side. But it will be his batting that will keep him afloat, says Dhruv Munjal.

Lanka's street party marred by Mahela, Sanga T20 retirement controversy

Lanka's street party marred by Mahela, Sanga T20 retirement controversy

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Lasith Malinga, who led Sri Lanka to the World T20 title, the country first major crown for 18 years, has attributed his success in the just-concluded event in Bangladesh to IPL.

Pietersen, Cook clashed on eve of fifth Ashes Test in Sydney

Pietersen, Cook clashed on eve of fifth Ashes Test in Sydney

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

England's star batsman Kevin Pietersen clashed with his skipper Alastair Cook on the eve of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Aussies to skip Sharjah

Aussies to skip Sharjah

Rediff.com14 Jan 2004

The world champions declined an invitation to play in a one-day tournament in Sharjah starting in late March.

Is Chappell correct about Sachin?

Is Chappell correct about Sachin?

Rediff.com23 May 2005

Do you agree with the new Indian coach that Sachin Tendulkar will never be his devastating self again?

Musharraf snubs PCB chief

Musharraf snubs PCB chief

Rediff.com23 May 2004

President Pervez Musharraf reportedly declined to meet PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan on Saturday.

The demise of the Calypso kings

The demise of the Calypso kings

Rediff.com4 May 2005

A look at the four-Test series in the West Indies, in 1995, that heralded the start of Australia's reign.

No participation in SAARC meet unless Pak stops terror: Swaraj

No participation in SAARC meet unless Pak stops terror: Swaraj

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

She also said the Kartarpur corridor initiative was not linked to the dialogue process with Pakistan.

18 phone launches run into Boycott China campaign

18 phone launches run into Boycott China campaign

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The smartphone category as a whole was expected to spend around Rs 1,000 crore on marketing and promotional activities over the next six months, even as India unlocks gradually, said media industry experts. This spending is expected to come down, as firms temper their launches.

Erase records of fixers, says Hadlee

Erase records of fixers, says Hadlee

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Legendary New Zealand cricketer Richard Hadlee believes that players who were involved in making illegal money have let the supporters and fans down and "that's why the penalty must be very severe."

Clarke in team for first Test vs India, but must prove fitness

Clarke in team for first Test vs India, but must prove fitness

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Australia have named Michael Clarke in a 12-man squad for the first Test against India starting in Brisbane next week, but the hamstrung captain must prove his fitness in a tour match starting on Friday.

Stringent fitness test for Shoaib

Stringent fitness test for Shoaib

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

The Pakistan Cricket Board has said the fast bowler would have to undergo "stringent" fitness tests before he is picked for the Asia Cup. \n\n

Cook's slump continues; questions about retirement again likely

Cook's slump continues; questions about retirement again likely

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Alastair Cook's third successive dismissal to New Zealand left-armer Trent Boult on Friday will undoubtedly raise questions as to whether the former captain may look to end his illustrious career.

'No arbitration and we'll walk again'

'No arbitration and we'll walk again'

Rediff.com4 May 2004

Zimbabwe's rebels will renew their boycott if the board does not agree to arbitration on the captaincy and other concerns.

Yogurt brand Epigamia gets a Deepika investment boost

Yogurt brand Epigamia gets a Deepika investment boost

Rediff.com14 May 2019

As part of the deal, Padukone will own equity in Drum Foods.

ODIs ruining art of spin bowling: spin greats

ODIs ruining art of spin bowling: spin greats

Rediff.com30 May 2003

India's veteran spinners appreciated the BCCI's 'belated' efforts to revive the art.

'Hardik Pandya can become a world-class allrounder'

'Hardik Pandya can become a world-class allrounder'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Nayan Mongia expresses his candid views on Haridk Pandya and also sheds light on Kohli's captaincy.

Zimbabwe performances raise hope of World Cup progress

Zimbabwe performances raise hope of World Cup progress

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

A promising start to their World Cup campaign will raise hopes of a quarter-final berth.

Why top batsmen are taking early retirement

Why top batsmen are taking early retirement

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Shakya Mitra ponders why top batsmen like Michael Clarke bowing out early.

Captaincy saves underperformer Cook from getting the axe

Captaincy saves underperformer Cook from getting the axe

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Alastair Cook, who has scored just 246 runs in 10 innings during the Ashes, and was dismissed for four as England were beaten by Australia in the first of five one-day internationals, has been able to retain his place in the squad just because of captaincy.

Pakistan-born Fawad has no issues with Australia's drinking culture

Pakistan-born Fawad has no issues with Australia's drinking culture

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Boozy celebrations have been a part of Australian cricket for decades but Test hopeful Fawad Ahmed will be politely declining when the victory beers are passed around on the tour of the Caribbean and England.

Australia admits: We need to talk about Michael Clarke

Australia admits: We need to talk about Michael Clarke

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Another insipid display by a once great cricketer as his side slumped to an embarrassing defeat to go 2-1 down in the Ashes series had Australian pundits questioning whether captain Michael Clarke was in terminal decline on Saturday.

Warne reveals of conflict of opinion with Tendulkar over All Stars exhibition matches

Warne reveals of conflict of opinion with Tendulkar over All Stars exhibition matches

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Warne reveals of conflict of opinion with Tendulkar over All Stars exhibition matches

'PM has no clear roadmap for $5 trillion economy'

'PM has no clear roadmap for $5 trillion economy'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Despite all of the PM's many strengths, it is increasingly clear that he does not necessarily have a coherent and clear worldview on matters of macro policy.

BCCI registers deficit of Rs 2.38 cr in 2002-03

BCCI registers deficit of Rs 2.38 cr in 2002-03

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

The deficit occurred due to a 14.23 per cent drop in income and a 35 per cent jump in expenditure.

PCB to players: No religious, political or Indo-Pak relations talk at WC

PCB to players: No religious, political or Indo-Pak relations talk at WC

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The World Cup bound Pakistan team has been told to strictly avoid any discussion on religion, politics or India-Pakistan relations not only during their opening match against India, but also other games of the quadrennial mega-event.

Ashes updates: Ponting predicts stroll for Australia

Ashes updates: Ponting predicts stroll for Australia

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting says England's only hope of winning a Test in the upcoming Ashes series is the day/night match in Adelaide and has predicted a 4-0 victory for the hosts.

Jake Ball is England's fourth seamer for Ashes opener

Jake Ball is England's fourth seamer for Ashes opener

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Ball will be thrown into the Gabba cauldron in just his fourth test after recovering from a sprained ankle that saw him scratched from the tour match in Adelaide and rested for the final warm-up in Townsville last week, where Overton bowled.