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Nissanka in league of elite batters

Nissanka in league of elite batters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Another Sri Lankan batter made his way to the record books with Dimuth Karunaratne...

King Kohli silences doubters

King Kohli silences doubters

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Virat Kohli continued his love affair with T20 World Cup finals, reaching his second fifty in as many appearances.

Parag's recent success is down to change in attitude

Parag's recent success is down to change in attitude

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Rajasthan Royals' coach Kumar Sangakkara backs the Assamese all-rounder to repay the team's faith in him.

Joe Root goes past Gavaskar, Lara!

Joe Root goes past Gavaskar, Lara!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Joe Root scored his 35th Test century as he went past the legendary trio of Sunil Gavaskar, Brian Lara and Younis Khan, who had made 34 centuries in their career.

Kohli, Jadeja Set For Test Landmarks!

Kohli, Jadeja Set For Test Landmarks!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja are set for important milestones during the coming series against Bangladesh.

'Jos is the best white-ball opener in the world'

'Jos is the best white-ball opener in the world'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Virat Kohli may be leading the IPL charts with 316 runs as an opener, but Rajasthan Royals' head coach Kumar Sangakkara feels Jos Buttler is, by far, the best white ball opener in world cricket.

T20 WC: Samson has 'made his case' to become India's first-choice keeper

T20 WC: Samson has 'made his case' to become India's first-choice keeper

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson has made his case to become India's first-choice wicketkeeper-batsman at the Twenty20 World Cup in June, said Kumar Sangakkara, the coach of his Indian Premier League team.

Root needn't break Sachin's record to be a great: Bell

Root needn't break Sachin's record to be a great: Bell

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Himself known for his delightful cover drivers, Bell thinks Virat Kohli plays his favourite shot the best among his peers.

Has The Dalai Lama Joined The Rajasthan Royals?

Has The Dalai Lama Joined The Rajasthan Royals?

Rediff.com18 May 2023

The Rajasthan Royals team met His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala.

Good byes from Rohit, Virat expected post T20 WC

Good byes from Rohit, Virat expected post T20 WC

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Kohli and Rohit, the two generational talents with 8334 T20I runs, six centuries, 69 fifties and 119 catches between them are the last bridge between the old and new and they both deserve to be in the same frame with that trophy in hand.

'With Buttler on fire, no target is safe in the IPL'

'With Buttler on fire, no target is safe in the IPL'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Buttler single-handedly pulled off IPL's biggest chase

Why Hussey is averse to taking up India head coach job

Why Hussey is averse to taking up India head coach job

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'Out of playing, and even now, it's not really on my radar, and I'm enjoying the balance of being able to coach as an assistant or head coach and then doing a bit of media as well.'

Now, Root follows Stokes in skipping IPL 2024

Now, Root follows Stokes in skipping IPL 2024

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Root played just three matches for Rajasthan Royals in his IPL debut this year, and Rob Key, managing director of England's men's cricket, had said the 32-year-old "needs a break" after the 50-overs World Cup in India.

Can Powell lure Narine out of retirement for T20 WC?

Can Powell lure Narine out of retirement for T20 WC?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Narine announced his international retirement in November 2023, and West Indies T20I skipper Powell has asked former players and teammates to talk to Narine about featuring in the marquee event.

What The WTC Final Pitch Looks Like

What The WTC Final Pitch Looks Like

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The surface displayed a cover of lush green grass, although it is worth noting that there are still a day remaining until the game begins.

We should have seen the game home: Sangakkara

We should have seen the game home: Sangakkara

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Skipper Sanju Samson's departure left Rajasthan Royals in a tight spot but the team still should have won the IPL match against Delhi Capitals in New Delhi, says their head coach Kumar Sangakkara.

What Are These Cricketing Legends Up To?

What Are These Cricketing Legends Up To?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

These cricketing legends gathered as part of MCC's World Cricket Committee, a body that meets twice a year to address issues in the game.

'Dynamic, aggressive' Pant yet to match Gilchrist

'Dynamic, aggressive' Pant yet to match Gilchrist

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

However, the 26-year-old's comparison with Gilchrist can wait.

Learnt a lot from Virat, Dravid: Parag

Learnt a lot from Virat, Dravid: Parag

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'I've always considered myself an all-rounder, it's just about going into the IPL and executing all of that, which I did in the domestic season.'

Can Root Overtake Tendulkar?

Can Root Overtake Tendulkar?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

From January 1, 2021 to September 9, 2024 -- during which Joe Root hit 17 centuries, Kane Williamson has hit, Steve Smith has made six tons but Virat Kohli has managed just two centuries.

Life outside cricket affects you, didn't start off well for me: Parag

Life outside cricket affects you, didn't start off well for me: Parag

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Facing relentless trolling isn't easy, especially when you have barely crossed teens but Riyan Parag's cricketing journey hasn't exactly been a bed of roses in that sense.

How India Have Fared In World Cup Finals

How India Have Fared In World Cup Finals

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Out of six finals played, India have won three World titles, including two ODI World Cups (1983 and 2011) and one T20 World Cup in 2007.

Sangakkara blames fatigue at back end for RR's exit

Sangakkara blames fatigue at back end for RR's exit

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara has admitted that fatigue played a big part in the team's poor run at the back end of the ongoing IPL, which possibly derailed their campaign.

Does Riyan Parag deserve a place in India's T20 World Cup squad?

Does Riyan Parag deserve a place in India's T20 World Cup squad?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Rajasthan Royals director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara has praised the inform Riyan Parag, saying his potential is there for everyone to see but the Sri Lankan legend fell short of stating that the youngster deserves a place in India's T20 World Cup squad.

Unstoppable duo: Kohli, Rohit set to rewrite ODI records vs West Indies

Unstoppable duo: Kohli, Rohit set to rewrite ODI records vs West Indies

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Virat is just 102 runs away from completing 13,000 runs in the one-day format.

Lara, Murali, Sanga Battle It Out!

Lara, Murali, Sanga Battle It Out!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Legends Brian Lara and Muttiah Muralitharan plotted the course for Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara led the way for Rajasthan Royals.

Gayle the Six King! Who are top bowlers in T20 WCs?

Gayle the Six King! Who are top bowlers in T20 WCs?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Legends of T20 World Cup: Leading Wicket-takers, six-hitters and keepers with most dismissals

Chahal, Shimron Complain To Sanga

Chahal, Shimron Complain To Sanga

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and batter Shimron Hetmyer were clearly unhappy about something...

Sanga, Warner, Marsh discuss Lanka?

Sanga, Warner, Marsh discuss Lanka?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Warner and Marsh are part of the Australian team which is scheduled to travel to Sri Lanka in June-July to play three T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.

RCB didn't get us out, we got ourselves out: Sangakkara

RCB didn't get us out, we got ourselves out: Sangakkara

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Following their crushing 112-run defeat at the hands of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals coach Kumar Sangakkara said they have only theirselves to blame.

Sanga, Mahela get stick from Sri Lankan public

Sanga, Mahela get stick from Sri Lankan public

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

On Sunday evening, Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, both in India for the respective assignments in the Indian Premier League, posted messages about the crisis in their native Sri Lanka on social media and invited criticism for playing it safe.

I'm a complete Kiwi, but proud of my Indian roots: Rachin Ravindra

I'm a complete Kiwi, but proud of my Indian roots: Rachin Ravindra

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Born to Indian parents in Wellington, New Zealand's batting star Rachin Ravindra has his family roots in Bengaluru.

Sangakkara's Royal Masterclass

Sangakkara's Royal Masterclass

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The former Sri Lanka captain, who is known for his motivational speeches, had a direct conversation with Royals players as he explained his game plan for the season.

When Lankan Legends Meet

When Lankan Legends Meet

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Their teams will clash at the D Y Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, April 2.

MCC Committee recommends at least 3-match Test series

MCC Committee recommends at least 3-match Test series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A minimum of three-match Test series and the home team footing the bill of the visiting side in a bilateral contest are some of the recommendations made by the MCC's World Cricket Committee.

How Much Did Kohli Score In 1st India Game?

How Much Did Kohli Score In 1st India Game?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

He made just 12 before he was trapped leg before wicket by pace bowler Nuwan Kulasekara.

Unstoppable Kohli overtakes Jayawardene's ODI tally

Unstoppable Kohli overtakes Jayawardene's ODI tally

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Virat Kohli etched another record to his name as he became the fifth-highest run-scorer in history of One-Day Internationals.

Ashes: Smith shatters these records

Ashes: Smith shatters these records

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Australian batter Steve Smith with his unbeaten knock of 85n.o off 149 took him past many records on the first day of the second Test match of the Ashes 2023 series against England.

Rajasthan Royals to continue with Sangakkara in dual role

Rajasthan Royals to continue with Sangakkara in dual role

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Kumar Sangakkara will continue to serve in the dual role of Rajasthan Royals' director of cricket and head coach,

Mature Parag says hard choices paved way for comeback

Mature Parag says hard choices paved way for comeback

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Parag credited Sangakkara for making things easier for him as he was easy to approach.