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Cricketers who broke their century drought in 2022

Cricketers who broke their century drought in 2022

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Let us look at the batters who finally managed to hit three figures after a prolonged period of time.

Tendulkar tells cricketers to take inspiration from Sir Don

Tendulkar tells cricketers to take inspiration from Sir Don

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Today, with concerns about athletes' form due to uncertainties and long breaks, his career stands even taller as a source of inspiration. Happy birthday Sir Don'.

MS Dhoni: 'Still the world's best ODI finisher'

MS Dhoni: 'Still the world's best ODI finisher'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Chappell saluted Dhoni's nerve and longevity.

Tendulkar greater than Bradman, says researcher

Tendulkar greater than Bradman, says researcher

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

An Economics researcher claims to have found an answer to one of the biggest debates in international cricket by picking Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest Test batsman ever over late Australian legend Sir Donald Bradman.

'My dream to see Sarfaraz play for India'

'My dream to see Sarfaraz play for India'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Me and my family along with Sarfaraz have given our entire life towards this dream.'

'Tendulkar is best batsman I have seen'

'Tendulkar is best batsman I have seen'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Pakistan batting great, Hanif Muhammad on Tuesday rated Sachin Tendulkar better than the legendary Australian Sir Donald Bradman and described him as the best batsman he has seen in my life.

'Tendulkar leaves mark of true greatness on the game'

'Tendulkar leaves mark of true greatness on the game'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

Comparing Sachin Tendulkar's 100 international centuries to Sir Donald Bradman's Test average of 99.94, former England captain Michael Vaughan said only "true greats in sport set an unreachable benchmark".

Clarke's invulnerability earns Bradman comparisons

Clarke's invulnerability earns Bradman comparisons

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

No name is more evocative in Australian cricket than Donald Bradman and merely to be mentioned in the same sentence as the 20th century great is the highest praise that can be bestowed on a batsman.

Indian team wear black armbands to pay respect to Achrekar

Indian team wear black armbands to pay respect to Achrekar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Indian cricketers wore black armbands on the opening day of the fourth and final Test against Australia in Sydney as a mark of respect for Sachin Tendulkar's coach Ramakant Achrekar who passed away on Wednesday.

Ramakant Achrekar, the man who discovered Tendulkar, passes away

Ramakant Achrekar, the man who discovered Tendulkar, passes away

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Sachin Tendulkar's coach, Ramakant Achrekar, has died aged 86.

Bradman cookie controversy settled out of court

Bradman cookie controversy settled out of court

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

The legal wrangling over what was claimed to be 'exploitation' of cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman's name for selling cookies is finally over with the dispute settled out of court.

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.

ICC Greatest Test Team is a joke: Stewart

ICC Greatest Test Team is a joke: Stewart

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Former England captain Alec Stewart has ridiculed the ICC's 'Greatest Test team of all time' -- chosen through online polling -- as a "joke" for leaving out greats such as Gary Sobers and Malcolm Marshall.

One dayers was brainchild of Sir Don: Bill Lawry

One dayers was brainchild of Sir Don: Bill Lawry

Rediff.com15 Jan 2011

One-day cricket was the brainchild of Sir Donald Bradman and it was only money and nothing else which encouraged its introduction into the international arena, believes former Australian captain Bill Lawry.

I am looking forward to meet Tendulkar: Schumacher

I am looking forward to meet Tendulkar: Schumacher

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

They are friends but Michael Schumacher does not quite remember when was the last time he and Sachin Tendulkar met each other and the German Formula One legend wants to catch up with the cricketing icon while being, in New Delhi, for the Indian Grand Prix.

'India look more settled than Australia going into 1st Test'

'India look more settled than Australia going into 1st Test'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Isa Guha feels that Indian team going into the first Test looks way more settled compared to the Australian side

Trott's average is 2nd best only to Sir Bradman!

Trott's average is 2nd best only to Sir Bradman!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

# Jonathan Trott (58 not out) posted his seventh half-century in Tests, his first against India.

What Tendulkar said about the 'sweet spot' on Kohli's bat...

What Tendulkar said about the 'sweet spot' on Kohli's bat...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Sachin Tendulkar heaped lavish praise on Virat Kohli after the Indian captain slammed a record-breaking double century in the one-off Test against Bangladesh in Hyderabad.

'I haven't seen a better batsman than Tendulkar'

'I haven't seen a better batsman than Tendulkar'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Batting legend Viv Richards has not seen Sir Donald Bradman but of all those he has seen, including compatriot Brian Lara, none has been better than iconic Indian Sachin Tendulkar.

Law firm sued for exploiting Bradman name

Law firm sued for exploiting Bradman name

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

John Bradman, the son of legendary Australian cricketer Sir Donald Bradman, has won the right to go to trial over the exploitation of his father's name.

Maha govt mulls building museum to honour Sachin

Maha govt mulls building museum to honour Sachin

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Milestone man Sachin Tendulkar is set to become the first living cricketer to have a grand sports museum built in his honour.

Steve Smith fastest man to reach 7,000 Test runs

Steve Smith fastest man to reach 7,000 Test runs

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Steve Smith became the fastest man to score 7,000 Test runs on Saturday, shattering a record that had stood since 1946, while moving past Donald Bradman to become Australia's 11th highest scorer.

Sehwag misses world record by seven runs

Sehwag misses world record by seven runs

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Virender Sehwag missed out on a rare feat of scoring three triple centuries in Test cricket when he was dismissed on 293 by Sri Lanka off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan during the third Test in Mumbai on Friday.

Chappell gives clue to Laxman's success vs Aus in 2001

Chappell gives clue to Laxman's success vs Aus in 2001

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Laxman's 281 in Chappell's list of best knocks against spin

Australia pays tribute to Brown

Australia pays tribute to Brown

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

Cricket Australia paid tribute to cricketer Bill Brown, who died on the weekend in Brisbane. Brown, who was baggy green cap number 150, made his Test debut at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, in June 1934, making 22 and 73. He was Australia's oldest Test cricketer and last pre-World War 2 Test cricketer, and leaves Ron Hamence, Sam Loxton, Arthur Morris and Neil Harvey as the last surviving members of Sir Donald Bradman's famous Invincibles side of 1948.

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.

My only dream was the India cap: Tendulkar

My only dream was the India cap: Tendulkar

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Tendulkar's Opus revelas how he evolved from being an unmanageable child to India's youngest-ever Test player

Aussies on the rise again?

Aussies on the rise again?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

Australia skipper Tim Paine believes his side is climbing back towards the top of Test cricket after a third successive victory at Perth

Warne is the greatest: Botham

Warne is the greatest: Botham

Rediff.com24 Dec 2006

Legendary England all-rounder Ian Botham believes Shane Warne is the greatest player to have set foot on a cricket field.

Exhibition of Bradman memorabilia soon

Exhibition of Bradman memorabilia soon

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

During his four-day visit, Downer addressed the Confederation of Indian Industry and said Australian exporters could help Indian business.\n

'Bradman said Indians are mad about the game'

'Bradman said Indians are mad about the game'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

"He rated Indians much ahead of the Australians in terms of passion for the game," said the Don's friend Richard Mulvaney.

Ponting joins elite batting club

Ponting joins elite batting club

Rediff.com28 Dec 2003

Gayle hits record-breaking 317

Gayle hits record-breaking 317

Rediff.com3 May 2005

West Indies reached stumps on 565 for five in reply to South Africa's first innings of 588 for six declared.

Sehwag has Bradman's genius

Sehwag has Bradman's genius

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

Sir Don Bradman blazer sells for 132,000 Australian dollars

Sir Don Bradman blazer sells for 132,000 Australian dollars

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

The blazer worn by Australian cricketing great Donald Bradman during his first series as Test captain sold for A$132,000 ($91,410.00) on Monday, local media reported.

Dravid equals Gavaskar's record

Dravid equals Gavaskar's record

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

Streak for Rhinos

Streak for Rhinos

Rediff.com2 Oct 2003

Zimbabwe cricket captain Heath Streak will back a fund raising initiative in Perth designed to raise money for conservation of the endangered Black Rhino in his native Zimbabwe.

Aussie allrounder Ring passes away

Aussie allrounder Ring passes away

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

Ring was a member of Donald Bradman's 'Invincibles'

Waugh plays down record

Waugh plays down record

Rediff.com3 May 2003