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Sledging: Hilarious cricket banter

Sledging: Hilarious cricket banter

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks fun sledging through the decades. Take a look!

Surrey deal: No fat contract, only nominal wages for Kohli

Surrey deal: No fat contract, only nominal wages for Kohli

Rediff.com4 May 2018

English county side Surrey bagged Virat Kohli for a dirt cheap deal as the Board of Control for Cricket in India was keen to ensure quality game time for the India captain ahead of tour of England.

He is in for the long haul

He is in for the long haul

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Team management wants to have long-term vision for Kuldeep Yadav

Ashwin clears Yo Yo test at NCA

Ashwin clears Yo Yo test at NCA

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

He had said earlier that he was ready for the Yo-Yo test.

'Self-explanatory' that other bowlers were aware of ball-tampering: Bancroft

'Self-explanatory' that other bowlers were aware of ball-tampering: Bancroft

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The trio of Bancroft, Smith and Warner were banned for their roles in the ball tampering scandal.

Play on...Sri Lankan minister urges Sangakkara

Play on...Sri Lankan minister urges Sangakkara

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

'I humbly request Kumar Sangakkara to render his service to the country for another one year.'

McDermott to quit as Australia's bowling coach

McDermott to quit as Australia's bowling coach

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Craig McDermott, who took 291 wickets in 71 Tests for Australia, turned down a contract extension so he could concentrate on his outside business interests

ECB charges Vincent, Arif under anti-corruption code

ECB charges Vincent, Arif under anti-corruption code

Rediff.com22 May 2014

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has charged former Sussex players Lou Vincent and Naveed Arif under its Anti-Corruption code, the ruling body said on Thursday. Former New Zealand batsman Vincent has been charged with 14 offences relating to two Sussex matches in August 2011 - a Twenty20 game against Lancashire and a 40-over clash with Kent.

Rahane not concerned about century drought

Rahane not concerned about century drought

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Rahane fell short of the three-figure mark again when he was bowled by paceman Shannon Gabriel

Warm-up PIX: Attacking Pant stands out for Leicester

Warm-up PIX: Attacking Pant stands out for Leicester

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Responding to India's 246 for eight declared after a day of multiple rain interruptions, Leicestershire were primed to take a sizable lead over the tourists when Pant was in his element.

Warm-up tie: KS Bharat impresses but top order fails

Warm-up tie: KS Bharat impresses but top order fails

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Bharat shone during his 158-minute stay in the middle

Ashwin and Jadeja should both play in WTC final, says Prasad

Ashwin and Jadeja should both play in WTC final, says Prasad

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Former pacer Venkatesh Prasad feels that a high-on-resources India has got all bases covered to get past a high-on-confidence New Zealand in the ICC World Test Championship final, starting in Southampton from June 18.

Australia's Mr Consistency goes big at last

Australia's Mr Consistency goes big at last

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Australia's Chris Rogers finally scored the big hundred he so craved in a brilliant innings of 158 not out against England in the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Thursday.

Australia's Hastings suffers foot injury before B'desh, India tour

Australia's Hastings suffers foot injury before B'desh, India tour

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The 31-year-old, who played for Australia during the Champions Trophy team in June, suffered the injury during Worcestershire's four-day match against Sussex.

10 critical injuries on the cricket field

10 critical injuries on the cricket field

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Injuries of varying proportions have occurred on the cricket field, some fatal while others life altering. Rediff.com gives you a lowdown of 10 most critical injuries in cricket.

We deserve to be criticised: Misbah after NZ hammering

We deserve to be criticised: Misbah after NZ hammering

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

England Women to tour Pakistan for first time in October.

Former England bowler Harmison hangs his boots

Former England bowler Harmison hangs his boots

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Former England fast bowler Stephen Harmison announced his retirement from cricket on Sunday.

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Cricket's alive again, but it's action minus atmosphere

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'Ghost-like stands repel rather than attract audiences,' observes Ashis Ray.

Cricket Buzz: Why Vidarbha-ROI Irani Cup game was called off

Cricket Buzz: Why Vidarbha-ROI Irani Cup game was called off

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

The decision left everyone wondering if the on-field umpires faltered in calling off the game, but the Vidarbha player, said nothing like that had happened.

Kaneria mocks PCB after Akmal's ban halved

Kaneria mocks PCB after Akmal's ban halved

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt, who too were found guilty of spot-fixing like Kaneria, have been allowed back into the PCB fold.

Run-machine Pujara rejoins Nottinghamshire

Run-machine Pujara rejoins Nottinghamshire

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

He featured in four games earlier in the summer, scoring 223 runs at an average of 44.6, including 112 in the victory over Gloucestershire in May.

Pakistan appoint Younis as batting coach for England tour

Pakistan appoint Younis as batting coach for England tour

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Pakistan appointed former captain Younis Khan as national team's batting coach and also roped in Mushtaq Ahmed as spin bowling coach for the upcoming tour of England. The 42-year-old Younis had scored 10,099 runs in 118 Tests, including a career-best 313 in a successful career during which he also became world number one batsman in the ICC Test rankings.

IPL star Sarfaraz's younger brother to hone skills in England

IPL star Sarfaraz's younger brother to hone skills in England

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Following in the footsteps of elder brother Sarfaraz Khan, who was a big hit during the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League earlier this year, Mumbai youngster Musheer will also have the opportunity to hone his skills in England next month.

'Pujara has batted outstandingly well in these conditions'

'Pujara has batted outstandingly well in these conditions'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Pujara stood tall in a defiant 47 off 102 balls even as Sri Lanka pacers made full use of the overcast conditions to run through the Indian batting line-up.

Cricket Buzz: England eye one coach for all formats

Cricket Buzz: England eye one coach for all formats

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

ECB confirms playing conditions for The Hundred

Shreyas Iyer to miss IPL 2021 due to shoulder injury

Shreyas Iyer to miss IPL 2021 due to shoulder injury

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

India batsman Shreyas Iyer was on Wednesday ruled out of the ongoing three-match ODI series against England and looks likely to miss the first half of the IPL starting next month after dislocating his left shoulder in the opening game in Pune.

'Don't get too excited!': Wasim Akram's advice for India's pacers

'Don't get too excited!': Wasim Akram's advice for India's pacers

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Pakistan legend Wasim Akram said the Indian fast bowling unit should not get 'carried away' with the new ball.

Can Pujara replicate 2015 form against Sri Lanka?

Can Pujara replicate 2015 form against Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

"During the county stint, I got to spend time with English players Stuart Broad and Samit Patel (who both play for Nottinghamshire) and former England coach Peter Moores.

Select YOUR Team for Lord's Test

Select YOUR Team for Lord's Test

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

India should bring back Cheteshwar Pujara, Harish Kotian tells Messrs Kohli and Shastri.

'Climate of cricket has changed with IPL and the money it offers'

'Climate of cricket has changed with IPL and the money it offers'

Rediff.com2 May 2018

England stumper-batsman Jos Buttler says there is nothing wrong with cricketers wanting to specialise in a particular format and believes the lucrative Indian Premier League has changed the "climate" of the sport considerably.

Chris Rogers set to retire after Ashes

Chris Rogers set to retire after Ashes

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Australia Test opener Chris Rogers appears set to retire from international cricket after the upcoming Ashes series in England.

England's Hick appointed Australia's batting coach

England's Hick appointed Australia's batting coach

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Former England batsman Graeme Hick has been appointed as Australia's new fulltime batting coach after initially working with the team on a temporary basis.

Pakistan to appeal against suspension of Yasir Shah

Pakistan to appeal against suspension of Yasir Shah

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The Pakistan Cricket Board is set to appeal against the ICC-imposed provisional suspension of leg-spinner Yasir Shah for failing a dope test last November in the series against England. A PCB official said it has been decided not to ask the ICC to have a test of the B sample collected from Yasir after his sample A tested positive for a banned substance leading to the ban.

'Pataudi would have averaged 75 if he had both his eyes'

'Pataudi would have averaged 75 if he had both his eyes'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

India batting great Rahul Dravid recalled meeting Tiger Pataudi in 1997 and revealed how he found there was no bitterness in him about the injury which left him with just one eye.

Phillip Hughes: A summary of what was a promising career

Phillip Hughes: A summary of what was a promising career

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Here is a fact-box on Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes, who died on Thursday. He was 25.

My parents didn't have it easy during apartheid but I was blessed: Rabada

My parents didn't have it easy during apartheid but I was blessed: Rabada

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Kagiso Rabada considers himself 'blessed' to have been a part of the 'Born-Free generation' with parents, who endured tough times to create a level-playing field for him.

Vihari is arranging hospital beds for COVID patients

Vihari is arranging hospital beds for COVID patients

Rediff.com14 May 2021

A lot of Indian cricketers have been doing their bit, ranging from making financial donations to helping people procure essential medical care.

No ultimatum over Pietersen, says England captain Cook

No ultimatum over Pietersen, says England captain Cook

Rediff.com20 May 2015

English cricket's reputation has taken a "hammering" over the last 18 months but better times lie in wait following some big changes, captain Alastair Cook said on Wednesday.

Sangakkara, Lanning named Wisden Cricketer of the World

Sangakkara, Lanning named Wisden Cricketer of the World

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara has been named as the Leading Cricketer in the World in the 2015 Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.

Exclusive! Cheteshwar Pujara on why India's No 1

Exclusive! Cheteshwar Pujara on why India's No 1

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

'We are No 1 in the world, we played like the No 1 team in the world.' 'It is not just about being No 1 for the season. Whatever matches we play in the future we want to maintain that.'