News for 'hadlee'

All about NZ's spin sensation Ajaz Patel

All about NZ's spin sensation Ajaz Patel

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

By picking all 10 wickets, Ajaz Patel joined Jim Laker and Anil Kumble.

It's Bubbly Time For the Aussies!

It's Bubbly Time For the Aussies!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Scenes from the post triumph celebrations after Australia won its first T20 World Cup championship at the Dubai international cricket stadium on Sunday.

Hoping to be fit and ready within the week: Williamson

Hoping to be fit and ready within the week: Williamson

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The 30-year-old Williamson, a vital cog in SRH's middle order, suffered a small tear in his left elbow tendon and was ruled out of the home ODI series against Bangladesh in March ahead of the IPL.

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Glimpses from a glittering career...

Latham, bowlers put NZ on course for big win vs B'desh

Latham, bowlers put NZ on course for big win vs B'desh

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

New Zealand skipper Tom Latham smashed 252 before Trent Boult and Tim Southee wrecked Bangladesh with the ball to put the hosts on course for a series-levelling victory on day two of the second and final Test.

It requires atleast 50 Tests to assess an all-rounder: Kapil

It requires atleast 50 Tests to assess an all-rounder: Kapil

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Former India captain Kapil Dev said that comparisons between all-rounders in international cricket can only happen when each one has played 50 Test matches in his career. The World Cup winning captain and a legendary all-rounder during his time, Kapil does not believe that one should jump into conclusions after watching a player in just two or three series.

The man who sent India crashing to defeat in New Zealand

The man who sent India crashing to defeat in New Zealand

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

New Zealand's towering new all-rounder Kyle Jamieson provided a second consecutive match-winning performance in the second Test against India at Hagley Oval on Monday as the home side clinched a 2-0 series win. He took Player of the Series honours after taking 5-45 in India's first innings followed by 49 batting at number nine as India's pace bowlers fought back on a green pitch offering extravagant movement off the seam.

'Now I'm a bowler who can bat, trying to get to the all-rounder stage'

'Now I'm a bowler who can bat, trying to get to the all-rounder stage'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

After dream debut against India, New Zealand's imposing pacer Kyle Jamieson wants to establish himself as an all-rounder.

Why Australia get the better of NZ in ICC tournaments

Why Australia get the better of NZ in ICC tournaments

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Hesson, who guided New Zealand to the final of the 2019 ODI World Cup, feels the Australian players also have more experience of playing matches at the big stage than their Kiwi counterparts.

'India can't afford to lose Tendulkar, Dravid, Laxman in one go'

'India can't afford to lose Tendulkar, Dravid, Laxman in one go'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

Former New Zealand cricket great Richard Hadlee believes India should persist with the veteran trio of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and V V S Laxman for some more time.

Black Caps gunning for glory in WTC final

Black Caps gunning for glory in WTC final

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The WTC final presents the Black Caps with another opportunity to become world champions and if all falls into place, nothing can stop them go for glory.

Coming soon: A 'Tendulkar Drive', 'Kohli Crescent' and 'Dev Terrace'

Coming soon: A 'Tendulkar Drive', 'Kohli Crescent' and 'Dev Terrace'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

A new housing estate is luring buyers with a 'Tendulkar Drive', 'Kohli Crescent' and 'Dev Terrace'.

Cricketing Carnival in Ahmedabad!

Cricketing Carnival in Ahmedabad!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

There was finally some joy among the gloom as fans thronged the Narendra Modi stadium in Motera for the second Test match between India and England.

Cairns demands to see match-fixing evidence

Cairns demands to see match-fixing evidence

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns went on the front foot over ongoing match-fixing allegations, and rounded on former teammates and high-profile officials, including the legendary Richard Hadlee.

The King of Speed joins the 400 Club

The King of Speed joins the 400 Club

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

80 Tests and 16,634 deliveries -- the least by any bowler in the 400 Test wicket Club -- took him to the cherished landmark.

New Zealand's last chance to push for WTC final

New Zealand's last chance to push for WTC final

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

New Zealand's late push for a place in next year's International Cricket Council's World Test Championship final will come to a head against an injury-hit Pakistan when their two-Test series begins on Saturday in Mount Maunganui.

India's greats Tendulkar, Kumble hail Anderson

India's greats Tendulkar, Kumble hail Anderson

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

"Welcome to the club", said Anil Kumble, while Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar hailed his 'incredible achievement' as English pacer James Anderson's 600 Test wickets earned him a unanimous round of applause from some of the biggest names in Indian cricket.

New Zealand's Cricket Awards: Williamson, Kerr win big!

New Zealand's Cricket Awards: Williamson, Kerr win big!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and women's all-rounder Amelia Kerr picked up national player-of-the-year awards at a ceremony in Auckland on Thursday.

PIX: 'Rockstar Ravindra' puts India in driver's seat; Sri Lanka struggle

PIX: 'Rockstar Ravindra' puts India in driver's seat; Sri Lanka struggle

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Images from Day 2 in the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, in Mohali, on Saturday.

Kohli right guy to take Indian cricket forward: Botham

Kohli right guy to take Indian cricket forward: Botham

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Legendary English all-rounder Ian Botham says captain Virat Kohli is the "right guy" to take Indian cricket forward but rates Ben Stokes as the world's best player at the moment. One of the game's finest all-rounders, Botham has represented England with distinction during a stellar career, the highlight of which was heroics in the 1981 Ashes series.

Kapil on decline of art of swing bowling

Kapil on decline of art of swing bowling

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'The art of swing bowling should come back. Learning the knuckle ball and all is fine. If you don't know how to swing the ball, everything is waste.'

India cannot rely on one player

India cannot rely on one player

Rediff.com1 Dec 2003

Why New Zealand stand a good chance to win the Test series in Australia

Why New Zealand stand a good chance to win the Test series in Australia

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Unbeaten in seven Test series since 2013, New Zealand are widely viewed to have their best chance in a good while to secure a second series victory on Australian soil to go with the Richard Hadlee-inspired 1985 triumph.

McMillan axed from NZ squad

McMillan axed from NZ squad

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

McMillan has had a wretched domestic summer and his omission has opened the way for Matthew Horne to return to the squad.

Southee takes 300th wicket as NZ edge towards win

Southee takes 300th wicket as NZ edge towards win

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

They will need to bat the entire final day on a deteriorating Bay Oval pitch in Mount Maunganui on Wednesday to stop the hosts taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Former New Zealand bowler Chatfield finally retires at 68!

Former New Zealand bowler Chatfield finally retires at 68!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

Chatfield had hoped to score a century before he retired but his highest was "50 something" in club cricket. He was dismissed for a golden duck in his final innings, although he said he did not want that innings reported.

Can Anderson get to 700-wicket mark in Tests?

Can Anderson get to 700-wicket mark in Tests?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

James Anderson is far from being done after becoming the first pacer to amass 600 Test wickets and he sees no reason why he can't enter the 700-club alongside Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan even though he has hit 38.

Forgotten classic: When Azhar hit the fastest ODI ton to beat NZ

Forgotten classic: When Azhar hit the fastest ODI ton to beat NZ

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

On December 17, 1988, former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin blasted his way to a 62-ball-100, then the fastest hundred in 50-over cricket.

'Ponting could be Australia's answer to Dravid'

'Ponting could be Australia's answer to Dravid'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Former players, including Australia's ex-captain Allan Border, have thrown their weight behind the embattled Ricky Ponting with one of them saying that the senior batsman is capable of emulating Indian Rahul Dravid's return to form after a prolonged lean patch.

Is Michael Clarke right man to lead Australia in World Cup?

Is Michael Clarke right man to lead Australia in World Cup?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Australia's three World Cup-winning captains are unified in their belief that under-fire skipper Michael Clarke is the right man to lead the team to a potential fifth tournament victory next March.

When Tendulkar cried thinking it was all over for him

When Tendulkar cried thinking it was all over for him

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

In his first Test in 1989, Sachin Tendulkar was up against a Pakistan pace attack comprising Imran Khan, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. Tendulkar, at that point in time, felt he was not good enough for international cricket.

MCC gives Aus-New Zealand day-night Test thumbs-up

MCC gives Aus-New Zealand day-night Test thumbs-up

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

ohn Stephenson, MCC Head of Cricket, said the announcement "is a very positive step for Test cricket".

Is this New Zealand's World Cup?

Is this New Zealand's World Cup?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Semi-finalists six times. Runner-up in 2015. Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers for the New Zealand team from World Cups.

Ponting 24 and counting

Ponting 24 and counting

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Ponting 24 and counting That's Ricky Ponting's record as a captain in the World Cup.

India bowling unit reminds Bishop of Windies greats

India bowling unit reminds Bishop of Windies greats

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'Batsmen were good, but if have to win overseas, we have to get players from the MRF Pace Foundation and the NCA coming through, try to prepare pitches to encourage these faster bowlers rather than dusty turners'

Trans-Tasman rivalry resumes in Nagpur

Trans-Tasman rivalry resumes in Nagpur

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The Trans-Tasman rivalry is set to resume at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha, Nagpur, when Australia take on New Zealand in the World Cup Group A encounter on Friday.

Ponting confident his 'inexperienced guys' will deliver

Ponting confident his 'inexperienced guys' will deliver

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Australia's pedigree in ICC tournaments, the World Cup in particular, and its remarkable one-day record on subcontinent wickets has renewed the captain's belief that they can win a fourth straight world title.

Of Gavaskar and memories of the Cup

Of Gavaskar and memories of the Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

'Very few things have given me greater joy than watching/hearing Gavaskar take on some of the fastest bowlers the game has seen, with guts, without the now ubiquitous helmet, says M P Anil Kumar.

When Sachin realised he could play Test cricket

When Sachin realised he could play Test cricket

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'I felt Test cricket is just beyond my reach.' 'And slowly, slowly, I started doing well.' 'In the second Test against Pakistan, I scored a fifty and when we went to Sialkot I played a series-saving innings, which was a game changer for me.' 'At that stage that was the most important innings of my life.'

Is Jimmy the Sachin of fast bowling?

Is Jimmy the Sachin of fast bowling?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

England's James Anderson is the first fast bowler to take 600 Test wickets.