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Could Gulbadin Be Penalised?

Could Gulbadin Be Penalised?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The situation raises the question: could Naib face a ban for potentially faking an injury?

It's just the beginning for Rinku: Ganguly

It's just the beginning for Rinku: Ganguly

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Rinku Singh shouldn't be disheartened by his exclusion from India's World T20 squad as it was pure tactical decision, said former captain Sourav Ganguly.

Yashasvi Jaiswal: India's next Sehwag?

Yashasvi Jaiswal: India's next Sehwag?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Jaiswal showed in snatching the initiative from England would have reminded many of a certain Virender Sehwag

T20 World Cup: 12 Bowlers To Watch Our For

T20 World Cup: 12 Bowlers To Watch Our For

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The T20 World Cup 2024 promises to be a tournament dominated by bowlers, particularly spinners.

Chappell takes a dig at Stokes' captaincy after India thrashing

Chappell takes a dig at Stokes' captaincy after India thrashing

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Legendary Australian cricketer Ian Chappell has punched holes in England skipper Ben Stokes' aggressive leadership tactics during the just-concluded five-Test series against India, saying some of his decisions were responsible for the visitors' 1-4 series humiliation.

PIX: Ashwin takes 500 but Duckett steals the show

PIX: Ashwin takes 500 but Duckett steals the show

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Ben Duckett's hundred overshadowed Ravichandran Ashwin's monumental feat as England stormed to 207/2 at stumps on Day 2.

'Virat has dealt with hopes, dreams of a billion people, deserves every accolade'

'Virat has dealt with hopes, dreams of a billion people, deserves every accolade'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Brendon McCullum lauded senior Indian stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their performances in the ICC Cricket World Cup.

Pakistan make one big change for Boxing Day Test

Pakistan make one big change for Boxing Day Test

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Pakistan replaced veteran stumper Sarfaraz Ahmed with Mohammad Rizwan for the second match of the three-Test series.

World Cup: 'Exciting to be able to test our skills against India'

World Cup: 'Exciting to be able to test our skills against India'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Bangladesh assistant coach Nic Pothas rated India as the best team in the world and called it a great opportunity for his side to test its skills against the hosts in the ongoing Cricket World Cup.

Ton-up Gill, Jaiswal enjoy good outing in intra-squad game

Ton-up Gill, Jaiswal enjoy good outing in intra-squad game

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Shubman Gill was at his silken best during Indian team's intra-squad training game here at the Tuks Oval on Thursday even though there wasn't an opportunity to get a glimpse of that enchanting sight.

Women's cricket used to target Edulji?

Women's cricket used to target Edulji?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Edulji, who was accused of bias by ODI captain Mithali Raj following a bitter fallout with Powar, said Rangaswamy has backed her in an email that was sent to the COA as well as BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary.

India favoured but England can upset: Collingwood

India favoured but England can upset: Collingwood

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The pitch in Guyana has favoured the bowlers in the past by slowing down as the game goes on.

Players voice opinion against Impact Player rule

Players voice opinion against Impact Player rule

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'Because of the Impact sub rule, everyone gets one more batsman so they think that they will use the batsman in case the batting unit doesn't go well.'

IPL 2024 Final: 'Starc the best bowler in the world'

IPL 2024 Final: 'Starc the best bowler in the world'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Bharat Arun singled out pacers Harshit Rana and Mitchell Starc for their crucial contributions in KKR's title triumph.

'Rohit Sharma doesn't need to be taught to score hundreds'

'Rohit Sharma doesn't need to be taught to score hundreds'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said on Thursday Rohit Sharma "doesn't need to be taught to score hundreds".

When Ram Siya Ram plays in background, I get into the zone: Keshav Maharaj

When Ram Siya Ram plays in background, I get into the zone: Keshav Maharaj

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'It's a nice feeling to hear 'Ram Siya Ram' in the background'

Pujara reveals how R Ashwin has 'survived for a long time'

Pujara reveals how R Ashwin has 'survived for a long time'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

A sharp mind with a penchant for trying out new things, senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is relentless in his bowling approach and always tries to keep himself one step ahead of opposition batters, his long-time national team-mate Cheteshwar Pujara said.

IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB: The Best Bowlers!

IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB: The Best Bowlers!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

A look at the best bowling performances in the CSK vs RCB match.

How IPL has contributed to growth of New Zealand cricket

How IPL has contributed to growth of New Zealand cricket

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

The decision to create a separate window for IPL has played a massive role in qualitative growth of New Zealand cricketers, believes former seamer and current national selector Gavin Larsen. Another practical reason of having an IPL window is fear of attrition, considering that the cricketing talent pool in a country like New Zealand would be limited with a population of barely 5 million.

Warner must reply to critics as Oz face depleted Pak

Warner must reply to critics as Oz face depleted Pak

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said the hosts would field their strongest side against Pakistan, which means a welcome return for spinner Nathan Lyon, who will chase his 500th Test wicket after injury ruled him out of the last three matches of the Ashes.

Jayawardene says captaincy switch a 'tactical move'

Jayawardene says captaincy switch a 'tactical move'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene is baffled by the reaction to his team's captaincy switch in Monday's World Twenty20 match against England and thinks there is nothing wrong with the 'tactical move'.

India's bowling coach reveals plan to tame England's lead

India's bowling coach reveals plan to tame England's lead

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

We are not putting any pressure on ourselves by setting any target: Paras Mhambrey

Pat Cummins to step down as Test captain?

Pat Cummins to step down as Test captain?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Australia coach McDonald dismisses 'far-fetched' Cummins resignation talk

'Having GG in the dugout makes a big difference'

'Having GG in the dugout makes a big difference'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

'It's about assessing the conditions and what we are going to face tomorrow. What's happened in the past is not necessarily what will happen in the future.'

How Rohit, Jadeja helped India overcome early wobble

How Rohit, Jadeja helped India overcome early wobble

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Captain Rohit Sharma and middle-order batter Ravindra Jadeja smashed defiant hundreds to drag India out of the doldrums and into a comfortable 326 for five on the opening day of the third Test against England on Thursday.

Captain Pandya: In search of a sounding board

Captain Pandya: In search of a sounding board

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

It's just two games into the tournament but Hardik Pandya already seems to have loads to worry about in his second stint with Mumbai Indians, the leadership part not quite falling in place thus far.

It's Starc vs Cummins as KKR face Sunrisers in opener

It's Starc vs Cummins as KKR face Sunrisers in opener

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

KKR's most successful leader Gautam Gambhir is back in his second innings as a mentor. His partnership with head coach Chandrakant Pandit, a shrewd tactician in domestic circuit, will be the key to their revival.

Karnataka's J Arun Kumar appointed USA cricket coach

Karnataka's J Arun Kumar appointed USA cricket coach

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Former Karnataka batsman J Arun Kumar was on Tuesday appointed coach of the United States cricket team and listed earning a Test status, by his own admission a "far-fetched" thought at the moment, among his long-term goals. Jak, as he is known in the cricketing circles, has worked with the Karnataka team for several years and as batting coach with IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab.

No Indian player in ICC 'Cricketer of the Year' award

No Indian player in ICC 'Cricketer of the Year' award

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Root, Williamson, Rizwan and Afridi nominated for ICC Men's Cricketer of Year

From TC to Legend: The Incredible Rise of MS Dhoni

From TC to Legend: The Incredible Rise of MS Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Dhoni's journey from a humble ticket collector to a trophy-laden wicketkeeper-batter is an inspiration for aspiring athletes worldwide

Ponting lauds Stokes's 'proactive' captaincy

Ponting lauds Stokes's 'proactive' captaincy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'It's certainly there, the way that they want to play, this bold new approach to Test match cricket, trying to make bold decisions at any stage in the game where they can.'

Could Hardik be India's 'impact player' at World Cup?

Could Hardik be India's 'impact player' at World Cup?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former Australia player Tom Moody believes India need to be flexible with their batting order in white ball cricket.

'Anti-skill' deliveries needed to punch raging batters

'Anti-skill' deliveries needed to punch raging batters

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Bowlers need to find "innovative ways to execute deliveries with a touch of "anti-skill" to challenge the range-hitting batsmen in the ongoing IPL, reckons Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate.

Rahul Dravid's masterplan for India's future stars

Rahul Dravid's masterplan for India's future stars

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Dravid is now overseeing the transition phase as a head coach, sometthing he was part of when he along with the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly passed the baton to MS Dhoni.

Rajkot Test: Will India Bring In Jadeja And Jurel?

Rajkot Test: Will India Bring In Jadeja And Jurel?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the third Test against England?

Flower hopes RCB's batters get back to form vs LSG

Flower hopes RCB's batters get back to form vs LSG

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The likes of Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green and Rajat Patidar have not been among the runs so far in IPL 2024.

Kohli needs to learn of these tactics, feels Gavaskar...

Kohli needs to learn of these tactics, feels Gavaskar...

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The 'Little Master', however, played down Kohli's much-publicised reaction to a reporter's query about whether he agreed with coach Ravi Shastri on this being the best travelling team in last 15 years.

Will BCCI succumb to Sports Ministry's pressure tactics?

Will BCCI succumb to Sports Ministry's pressure tactics?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The Sports Ministry is yet to give the approval with sources hinting that the delay is meant to force the BCCI to completely come under the ambit of the National Anti-Doping Agency.

Lyon's axing a tactical blunder by Australia: Dravid

Lyon's axing a tactical blunder by Australia: Dravid

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Former India skipper Rahul Dravid has termed Australia's decision to drop Nathan Lyon from the ongoing second Test as a "tactical blunder" and said the visting captain Michael Clarke must take some responsibility for the off-spinner's axing.

WC final was Cummins' best day with the ball: Labuschagne

WC final was Cummins' best day with the ball: Labuschagne

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne said he had "never seen" someone bowl like the way Pat Cummins did during the World Cup final against India, which they won by six wickets for a record-extending sixth title.