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Mohsin Khan relives cricket glory and Bollywood days

Mohsin Khan relives cricket glory and Bollywood days

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

From facing Dennis Lillee to filming with Dharmendra, Mohsin Khan goes back in time in a freewheeling interview.

Legendary Umpire Dickie Bird Passes Into The Ages

Legendary Umpire Dickie Bird Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The most famous cricket umpire of his time has left the ground forever.

'Kohli Is My Favourite Cricketer': DGMO

'Kohli Is My Favourite Cricketer': DGMO

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Virat Kohli on Monday announced his retirement from Test cricket, after a 14-year career.

'Where's Your Bike?' Amiss and the First Cricket Helmet

'Where's Your Bike?' Amiss and the First Cricket Helmet

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

'I thought helmets would help. So, I took a motorcycle helmet with a polycarbonate visor to WSC.'

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

As he gears up to surpass legendary Dennis Lillee in the tally of Test wicket-takers for Australia, pacer Mitchell Starc opened up on strong words from his former head coach Tim Nielsen that paved way for his durability and said that it would be humbling to surpass the Aussie icon in wicket-taking charts.

WTC Final PIX: Thrilling day of cricket at Lord's!

WTC Final PIX: Thrilling day of cricket at Lord's!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Pat Cummins tore through South Africa before a Proteas fightback left the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 on a knife-edge at the end of an absorbing second day at Lord's.

Bumrah alone stands between Australia and glory

Bumrah alone stands between Australia and glory

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah embodies the qualities of pace legends such as Dennis Lillee, Andy Roberts and Richard Hadlee

Lillee's emotional tribute to Australian great Marsh at funeral

Lillee's emotional tribute to Australian great Marsh at funeral

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Former Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee led the tributes at much-loved cricketer Rod Marsh's funeral on Thursday, describing the wicketkeeper-batsman who died earlier this month as a unique man with whom he developed a lasting friendship.

The best leaders always made me feel empowered: Cummins

The best leaders always made me feel empowered: Cummins

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The book also touches upon decision-making in leadership positions across various walks of life.

PCB seek Lillee's experience

PCB seek Lillee's experience

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

The Pakistan Cricket Board has said that it wants the young pacers to gain from Dennis Lillee's expertise at MRF

Lillee in Australia's high-performance team

Lillee in Australia's high-performance team

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Cricket Australia have appointed fast bowling great Dennis Lillee as an advisor, days after spinner Shane Warne panned the board and said cricket people needed to be running the team rather than 'muppets'. Lillee will provide coaching services, guidance and mentoring to Australia's emerging fast bowlers as well as the national team, Cricket Australia (CA) said on their website (www.cricket.com.au) on Wednesday.

Lillee, Krebs get cracking

Lillee, Krebs get cracking

Rediff.com2 Jul 2005

The duo interacted with India's top pace bowlers at a pre-season camp on Saturday.

Lillee quits Australian academy

Lillee quits Australian academy

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

The Australian bowling legend was unhappy with a new proposal from the Centre of Excellence.

Lillee still the best: Warne

Lillee still the best: Warne

Rediff.com14 Oct 2004

On the verge of breaking the world record, Shane warne reckons Dennis Lillee is still the best Aussie bowler ever.

Lillee angry over Richards jibe

Lillee angry over Richards jibe

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

Dennis Lillee hit back yesterday after being described as a "huff and puff" merchant.

Lillee plotted Australia's downfall in Perth

Lillee plotted Australia's downfall in Perth

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

India's bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad said Dennis Lillee's information about the wind at the WACA ground helped the young pace attack.

'India Will Bounce Back'

'India Will Bounce Back'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'You have to think positive and play positively only then you will get a positive result.'

Martyn hits back at Lillee comments

Martyn hits back at Lillee comments

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

Lillee said he was concerned that the 35-year-old Martyn and the other frontline Australia batsmen could struggle in the Ashes series against England.

When It Was Bradman Versus India

When It Was Bradman Versus India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball bowled every run taken, coming with no quarter given. Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a 4-part series.

Fast bowlers are born: Lillee

Fast bowlers are born: Lillee

Rediff.com2 Jul 2005

The Australian pace bowling ace said one needs to have 'inherent qualities' and 'muscular efficiency' to bowl fast.

Lillee rates Vishy higher than Sunny

Lillee rates Vishy higher than Sunny

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

The Aussie fast bowling legend says Viswanath was the best Indian batsman against Australia.

Lillee mocks Gavaskar on sledging

Lillee mocks Gavaskar on sledging

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

Dennis Lillee said sledging has gone on since W.G. Grace's days and will go on forever.

'All-rounders will help Daredevils,' says Lillee

'All-rounders will help Daredevils,' says Lillee

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

Senior Advisor of Delhi Daredevils team, Dennis Lillee thinks the presence of a few all-rounders will stand the side in good stead in the Indian Premier League.

Australia selectors make surprise pick for England ODIs

Australia selectors make surprise pick for England ODIs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Several other pacers are unavailable due to injury including Spencer Johnson and Nathan Ellis.

Fines don't work any more: Lillee

Fines don't work any more: Lillee

Rediff.com13 Jun 2003

The Australian fast bowling great believes cricket should adopt a sin bin system and send players off the field.

Spotted: Legendary Dennis Lillee

Spotted: Legendary Dennis Lillee

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Reader Alok Rakyan sent us a picture of Dennis Lillee from Tokyo.

Lillee joins Delhi Daredevils

Lillee joins Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

Australian fast bowling great Dennis Lillee on Wednesday joined Delhi Daredevils, the Delhi Indian Premier League team owned by GMR Sports. "It feels great to be a part of GMR Sports and Delhi Daredevils. I've known many of the young players in the Delhi Daredevils squad and am naturally delighted to be part of this team," he said.

Pak bowlers start training under Lillee

Pak bowlers start training under Lillee

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

Four upcoming Pakistani bowlers have started their training under Dennis Lillee at the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai.

Lillee condemns Nine's 'hawkeye'

Lillee condemns Nine's 'hawkeye'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

Dennis Lillee slammed the growing use of technological gimmickry in Australian TV's coverage of international cricket.

India has a balanced bowling attack: Lillee

India has a balanced bowling attack: Lillee

Rediff.com30 Jan 2010

Contradicting his former captain Ian Chappell's statement, Australian pace bowling great Dennis Lillee said there is no reason why India cannot sustain their numero uno Test status.

Lillee recalls rejecting Sachin at MRF pace foundation

Lillee recalls rejecting Sachin at MRF pace foundation

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Australian great Dennis Lillee, on Monday, recalled his first meeting with Sachin Tendulkar and said on a lighter note that he did the game a "favour" by rejecting the batsman when he went to the MRF Pace Foundation with an ambition to become a fast bowler in the late 80s.

Jones taking tips from Lillee for India series

Jones taking tips from Lillee for India series

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

The England fast bowler is taking tips from Dennis Lillee on his comeback from ankle surgery for the upcoming tour of India.

Top Indian pacers in good nick: Lillee

Top Indian pacers in good nick: Lillee

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

Former Australia speedster Dennis Lillee said some 'Sikh boys and a few others are really good and look to be long-term future prospects'.

'Bumrah, Pant's fitness and form crucial in Australia': Ian Chappell

'Bumrah, Pant's fitness and form crucial in Australia': Ian Chappell

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant must remain injury-free and in top form if India are to achieve a historic hat-trick of series wins in Australia, said former captain Ian Chappell.

Does Team India have a succession plan in place?

Does Team India have a succession plan in place?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

So, what are the options that India can look forward to?

Lillee impressed by Zaheer's bowling

Lillee impressed by Zaheer's bowling

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

'I have not seen any mistake in his bowling; perhaps he is only one level below Brett Lee's speed,' the Aussie legend said.

Aussie media surprised at non-inclusion of Gilchrist, Lillee

Aussie media surprised at non-inclusion of Gilchrist, Lillee

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The Australian media has claimed that the selection of Alan Knott ahead of Adam Gilchrist as wicket-keeper in the World Test XI of all time by Wisden is embarrassing, and not choosing Dennis Lillee has been unfair.

Jermaine Lawson to train under Lillee

Jermaine Lawson to train under Lillee

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

The West Indies fast bowler will train at the MRF Pace Foundation for ten days.

Lillee, Chappell go head to head in All-Star clash

Lillee, Chappell go head to head in All-Star clash

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Australian cricket legends and former teammates Dennis Lillee and Greg Chappell will be seen in opposite dug-outs when they coach two different teams in an All-Star Twenty20 match in Brisbane on November 22.

Ashwin FASTEST to 300 Test wickets, breaks Lillee's record

Ashwin FASTEST to 300 Test wickets, breaks Lillee's record

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin became the fastest bowler to reach the milestone of 300 Test wickets in his 54th match, breaking Dennis Lillee's record during India's win over Sri Lanka in the second Test, in Nagpur on Monday.