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Now an Englishman demystifies Bradman's average

Now an Englishman demystifies Bradman's average

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Former English cricketer Tony Shillinglaw claims he has demystified Don Bradman's technique which helped him achieve the unmatched average of 99.

Lara declares Sachin as best in the world

Lara declares Sachin as best in the world

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

The Sachin Tendulkar fan club keeps getting bigger with West Indies batting legend Brian Lara describing him as the best batsman in the world right now and former England captain Alec Stewart calling him 'the modern day Don Bradman'.

Steve Smith joins league of extraordinary gentlemen

Steve Smith joins league of extraordinary gentlemen

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Steve Smith struck his sixth century against India and found an able ally in Glenn Maxwell as Australia reached 299 for 4 on the opening day of the 3rd Test in Ranchi. Here are the statistical highlights from the 1st day's play.

Kohli and Ashwin unmoved, Smith continues to soar in ICC rankings

Kohli and Ashwin unmoved, Smith continues to soar in ICC rankings

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Australia captain Steve Smith reached a career-high 939 rating points which are the sixth-best ever after Don Bradman (961), Len Hutton (945), Jack Hobbs and Ricky Ponting (both 942) and Peter May (941).

Ponting says one-day international career is over

Ponting says one-day international career is over

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Ricky Ponting, Australia's most successful one-day cricketer, accepted that his limited overs international career was over on Tuesday but said he wanted to continue in Test cricket and hoped to play in the 2013 Ashes.

Cup Extras: 'Tendulkar is better than Bradman'

Cup Extras: 'Tendulkar is better than Bradman'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

English cricket writer Simon Hughes has claimed that Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar is better than the greatest batsman of all time, Sir Donald Bradman.

Tendulkar in ESPNcricinfo's all-time Test World XI

Tendulkar in ESPNcricinfo's all-time Test World XI

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Sachin Tendulkar was the only current cricketer named in ESPNcricinfo's all-time Test World XI which did not include Australian captain Ricky Ponting and the likes of Brian Lara, Glenn McGrath, Sunil Gavaskar.

Tendulkar's mental strength makes him a legend: Clark

Tendulkar's mental strength makes him a legend: Clark

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Stating that Sachin Tendulkar's mental strength makes him a legendary batsman, former Australia pacer Stuart Clark has said the 'modern-day Don Bradman' would get to his elusive 100th international century in the second Test against Australia in Sydney.

Tendulkar bears immense burden at World Cup

Tendulkar bears immense burden at World Cup

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Sachin Tendulkar, possessor of every one-day batting record worth holding, carries an unparalleled weight of expectation over the course of the next two months.

Bangladesh struggling after Gambhir century

Bangladesh struggling after Gambhir century

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Chasing an improbable 415 for victory, Bangladesh was precariously placed at 67 for two at stumps on day four of the first Test against India, at the Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury stadium, in Chittagong, on Wednesday. The hosts need 348 runs more to win the Test, with eight of their second innings wickets intact.

Number crunching: Check out Virat Kohli's super stats

Number crunching: Check out Virat Kohli's super stats

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Virat Kohli continued in his good run of form, hitting his 15th Test century on Day 3 of the 4th Test against England at the Wankhede. The India captain also completed a couple of personal landmarks during his innings, getting past 1,000 Test runs for 2016 and 4,000 career runs in the longest format. Rajneesh Gupta presents some formidable numbers, summarising Kohli's records thus far...

Tendulkar better than Bradman: Abbas

Tendulkar better than Bradman: Abbas

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Most commentators and former players would rank Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest batsman after Don Bradman but former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas has rated the Indian icon as the best of all time, even above the legendary Australian.

It would be great to get Bharat Ratna: Tendulkar

It would be great to get Bharat Ratna: Tendulkar

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Sachin Tendulkar said comparisons between players of different eras are unfair and it would be better if every individual's achievements are celebrated rather than comparing with everyone else.

Jonathan Trott is England's rock, says Strauss

Jonathan Trott is England's rock, says Strauss

Rediff.com31 May 2011

England captain Andrew Strauss paid tribute to batsman Jonathan Trott whose patient double century set up a dramatic victory over Sri Lanka in the first test on Monday.

Tendulkar better than Bradman, says Dhoni

Tendulkar better than Bradman, says Dhoni

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar's ability to adapt to the pressures of modern day cricket makes him better than Australian cricket legend Don Bradman, feels India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Mendis takes six after Gayle's magical 333

Mendis takes six after Gayle's magical 333

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Opener Chris Gayle tormented Sri Lanka with a career best 333 as West Indies took control of the first Test in Galle before declaring on 580-9 on Tuesday.

Unreal to be named with Bradman: Tendulkar

Unreal to be named with Bradman: Tendulkar

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

The only current cricketer to be named in ESPNcricinfo's all-time World XI, Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar says he finds it "unreal and extraordinary" to be placed alongside legends such as Don Bradman with whom he would have loved to play.

Sachin is The Special One: Nasser Hussain

Sachin is The Special One: Nasser Hussain

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Former England captain Nasser Hussain is convinced that Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest batsman the game has ever seen, better than even the iconic Don Bradman.

Greatest batsman ever: Bradman or Tendulkar?

Greatest batsman ever: Bradman or Tendulkar?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Sachin Tendulkar scoring a historic 50th Test ton has re-ignited the debate on who is the greatest batsman of all time -- he or Don Bradman. A poll commissioned by an Australian newspaper put the Indian icon in front though voting is yet to be over.

Gambhir on course for unique record

Gambhir on course for unique record

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

When he goes out to bat again in second Test against Bangladesh at Mirpur, Gautam Gambhir will have a great chance of equalling Sir Don Bradman's world record of centuries in six straight Tests.

Tendulkar is Bradman of today: Lara

Tendulkar is Bradman of today: Lara

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Saluting the longevity of Sachin Tendulkar, West Indies great Brian Lara has described the Indian batting legend as the 'Don Bradman' of modern era but refused to the compare the icons of different eras.

Cook defies Aussie demons to rack up records

Cook defies Aussie demons to rack up records

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

England opener Alastair Cook arrived in Perth last month determined to prove he could play in Australia and on Monday he did that by taking a batting record off the great Don Bradman with an unbeaten 235.

Bradman's bat goes under hammer

Bradman's bat goes under hammer

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

An old bat used by Australian cricket legend Don Bradman during the Ashes tour of England in 1930 would go under the hammer in Sydney on Sunday and it is expected to fetch up to USD 20,000.

'Average of 99 in Bradman's era, 70 now'

'Average of 99 in Bradman's era, 70 now'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

Instead of his unmatched average of 99, the late Sir Don Bradman saw himself scoring at just 70 in the modern times.

When Tendulkar was on the back foot

When Tendulkar was on the back foot

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

Incidents in his life that Sachin Tendulkar would rather forget.

11/10/2019: A day of records for Kohli

11/10/2019: A day of records for Kohli

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The major records established by Virat Kohli on Day 2 of the second Test against South Africa in Pune, on Friday.

Border hails Ponting as 'best since Bradman'

Border hails Ponting as 'best since Bradman'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Ricky Ponting has been lauded as the best Australian batsmen since Don Bradman after breaking Allan Border's national Test aggregrate in the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

Ponting 12th man in all-time Australian XI

Ponting 12th man in all-time Australian XI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Shane Warne, Adam Gilchrist and Glenn McGrath made it to Cricinfo's all-time Australian XI but Ricky Ponting was deemed good enough only for the 12th man's slot.

'He really charmed the Caribbeans'

'He really charmed the Caribbeans'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

On the occasion of Sunil Gavaskar's 60th birthday, some of his illustrious India colleagues share their views about him.

Jaywardenes stitch up record partnership

Jaywardenes stitch up record partnership

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Sri Lankan batsmen Mahela Jayawardene and Prasanna Jayawardene on Thursday broke a 72-year-old world record for the highest sixth-wicket partnership in Tests by putting on a 351-run stand against India on the fourth day of the first cricket Test in Ahmedabad.

Kohli better than Tendulkar, Lara, Ponting: Vaughan

Kohli better than Tendulkar, Lara, Ponting: Vaughan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes India captain Virat Kohli is a better batsman across the three formats than legends such as Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara and Ricky Ponting.

Wisden commemorates Bradman phenomenon

Wisden commemorates Bradman phenomenon

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

A golf ball, a cricket stump, a brick stand supporting a large water tank, bats fashioned from gum trees and plain dirt pitches. From these primitive beginnings Australian Don Bradman fashioned a career so extraordinary that the annual Wisden cricket almanac has commemorated the centenary of his birth with the publication of "Bradman in Wisden."

Waqar Younis urges Afridi and Gambhir to act sensibly on social media

Waqar Younis urges Afridi and Gambhir to act sensibly on social media

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Waqar Younis, who has been keenly observing the sharp reactions on social media, advised the duo to meet up and sort the issue in person.

Alec who was too smart for the Don

Alec who was too smart for the Don

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Alec Bedser, who died aged 91 on Sunday, was once hailed by the great Australian batsman Don Bradman as the finest bowler he had faced of his type. The former England and Surrey seamer enjoyed a glittering playing career that spanned 21 years and brought 236 wickets in 51 Test matches.

When Modi and Abbott spoke cricket

When Modi and Abbott spoke cricket

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

When top political leaders of India and Australia meet can cricket be far behind?

Images: Bangladesh vs India, 1st Test, Day 4

Images: Bangladesh vs India, 1st Test, Day 4

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Images from the fourth day's play in the first Test between Bangladesh and India, in Chittagong, on Wednesday.

Sachin@20: 'He still has the hunger for more runs'

Sachin@20: 'He still has the hunger for more runs'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

As Sachin Tendulkar completes 20 years in international cricket, former India captain and coach Ajit Wadekar salutes the batting legend.

Australian Burns sees silver lining in COVID-19 lockdown

Australian Burns sees silver lining in COVID-19 lockdown

Rediff.com7 May 2020

"It's the other end of the spectrum now ... You can't wait just to get out there on the cricket field and running around with your mates, getting stuck into training and playing games."

Tendulkar getting better with age: Waugh

Tendulkar getting better with age: Waugh

Rediff.com8 May 2009

Instead of waning with age, Sachin Tendulkar is getting better with every passing day, former Australia captain Steve Waugh said in Kolkata on Friday. Waugh termed Indians as favourites to defend the title in the second edition of the ICC World Twenty20 to be held in England in June.

At 36, Tendulkar feels like 16

At 36, Tendulkar feels like 16

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Arguably cricket's biggest icon, Sachin Tendulkar turned 36 today and said he still feels like a boy of 16. "I feel like 16. I think it's the good wishes and blessings that count," said Tendulkar.