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Pace sensation Mayank Yadav in focus as LSG-GT clash

Pace sensation Mayank Yadav in focus as LSG-GT clash

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

New pace sensation Mayank Yadav will be closely followed by all and sundry after his match-winning performances as Lucknow Super Giants eye a hat-trick of wins when they take on an inconsistent Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League match in Lucknow on Sunday.

Cricket Buzz: Women cricketers to get Lord's recognition

Cricket Buzz: Women cricketers to get Lord's recognition

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'This is a landmark moment for Lord's, with women's cricket now documented in the dressing rooms for the first time.'

Million Dollar Arm will be back on Indian television

Million Dollar Arm will be back on Indian television

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

MLB also said in 2021 it will bring back the Million Dollar Arm, a contest that has participants compete to earn a tryout with a Major League team.

2023 Sporting Moments In Pictures

2023 Sporting Moments In Pictures

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

2023 was marked by outstanding sporting achievements, shattered records, and the crowning of new champions, all captured by photographers documenting every significant twist and turn.

London Mayor eyeing ambitious bid to bring IPL to English shores

London Mayor eyeing ambitious bid to bring IPL to English shores

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Cricket fans in England could get the chance to see the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma clearing boundaries on a regular basis, with London mayor Sadiq Khan set to spearhead a campaign to bring the Indian Premier League to the English capital.

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor?

Windies player misses flight and Caribbean Premier League!

Windies player misses flight and Caribbean Premier League!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The whole tournament will be played in Trinidad and Tobago across two stadiums and behind closed doors.

Controversy as betting companies sponsor PSL teams

Controversy as betting companies sponsor PSL teams

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

A huge controversy erupted after the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises flouted strict Islamic laws by promoting surrogate advertisements of off-shore online betting platforms.

Angry Harbhajan lashes out at PBKS management after MI loss

Angry Harbhajan lashes out at PBKS management after MI loss

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh lambasted Punjab Kings management for the decisions that they made against Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024.

Pak court scraps warrants against Imran Khan amid major showdown

Pak court scraps warrants against Imran Khan amid major showdown

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

A Pakistani judge on Saturday cancelled former premier Imran Khan's arrest warrants in the Toshakhana corruption case and allowed him to go home without indicting him, amidst clashes between his supporters and police outside the court complex in Islamabad.

Middle-order maverick, Shreyas turns 29!

Middle-order maverick, Shreyas turns 29!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Iyer smashed 530 runs at an average of 66.25 in 11 innings and a strike rate of over 113. He scored two centuries and three fifties, with the best score of 128*. He ended up as the seventh-highest run-scorer in his debut tournament.

Will Boult return to Black Caps for ODI World Cup?

Will Boult return to Black Caps for ODI World Cup?

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'Cricket bankrolled primarily by India and that is a positive'

BCCI announces Twenty20 leagues

BCCI announces Twenty20 leagues

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Shane Warne has already confirmed participation for the Champions Twenty20 league.

Demoralised Pakistan eye big win against Canada to stay alive

Demoralised Pakistan eye big win against Canada to stay alive

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Pakistan's Super 8 qualification chance hinges on winning big in their last two games against Canada and Ireland.

Chahal somehow misses big tournaments: Sourav Ganguly

Chahal somehow misses big tournaments: Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Former Indian captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly backed spinner Yuzvendra Chahal to shine in the forthcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

'Little inside joke': Travis Head on his celebration after scoring ton

'Little inside joke': Travis Head on his celebration after scoring ton

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Travis Head revealed that his celebration after completing the century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) was for head coach Daniel Vettori.

'International cricket needs fixing'

'International cricket needs fixing'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

'T20 isn't the killer. The T20 format is good for the game.' 'The majority of international cricketers still value Test cricket.'

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The hot button moments of IPL 2024...

Staying home is like 'nirvana' for Australian cricketers

Staying home is like 'nirvana' for Australian cricketers

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Staying home during the national lockdown to contain the coronavirus is like "nirvana" for Australian cricketers as they generally have to live out of a suitcase, head coach Justin Langer has said. Australian cricket is in its off-season and has been largely insulated from the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, which has suspended all of the country's major sporting competitions that run during the autumn and winter.

12 years ago India discovered its 'trophy collector'

12 years ago India discovered its 'trophy collector'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

In 2007 MS Dhoni embarked on his journey as India's captain, forever altering the landscape of cricket in this fervent nation.

Sachin, Akram's plan for ODI makeover revealed!

Sachin, Akram's plan for ODI makeover revealed!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Tendulkar wants to break the ODIs to four innings of 25 overs each to break the "monotony".

Pakistan's forgettable World Cup: Spinners' surrender, outdated batting

Pakistan's forgettable World Cup: Spinners' surrender, outdated batting

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

An outdated batting approach, dismal performance of the spinners, lack of back-up options and selection blunders have led to another early World Cup exit for the forever unpredictable Pakistan unit.

Will Hasaranga recover in time for World Cup?

Will Hasaranga recover in time for World Cup?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Hasaranga sustained the injury during the Lanka Premier League last month and missed the Asia Cup

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

It is a pity that he does not take his youth influencer role more seriously and align his brand endorsements more responsibly, notes Kanika Datta.

International cricket will return fulltime in Pakistan soon: Sangakkara

International cricket will return fulltime in Pakistan soon: Sangakkara

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Sangakkara lauded the steps that have been taken in Pakistan over the past few years to encourage teams and players to play in the country.

Can Hardik Get MI Back On Track?

Can Hardik Get MI Back On Track?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

After winning their fifth IPL title in 2020, Mumbai twice crashed out in the league stages in two successive seasons in 2021 and 2022, while they made it to the play-offs last year, but lost in the Qualifier 2 match to the Pandya-led Gujaraat Titans.

Battle for top 4 heats up: SRH host LSG in crucial tie

Battle for top 4 heats up: SRH host LSG in crucial tie

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Inconsistent SRH take on LSG in push for play-offs spot

Stand-off between PCB and top players end: Babar 'extremely satisfied'

Stand-off between PCB and top players end: Babar 'extremely satisfied'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The central contracts stand-off between Pakistan Cricket Board and top national players ended on Wednesday.

From TC to Legend: The Incredible Rise of MS Dhoni

From TC to Legend: The Incredible Rise of MS Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Dhoni's journey from a humble ticket collector to a trophy-laden wicketkeeper-batter is an inspiration for aspiring athletes worldwide

'We can win gold at Asian Games'

'We can win gold at Asian Games'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Gayakwad said upcoming editions of the WPL will provide more match-time to the players.

IPL 2024 Retentions: Who Left, Who Stayed

IPL 2024 Retentions: Who Left, Who Stayed

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The major highlights from the deadline day as teams announced their retention list for IPL 2024.

Pak poll result: Imran-backed Independents win more seats, PML-N largest party

Pak poll result: Imran-backed Independents win more seats, PML-N largest party

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Among the political parties, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) emerged as the largest party, winning 227 seats, followed by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) with 160 seats.

Death bowling of yorkers is not seen often: Klusener

Death bowling of yorkers is not seen often: Klusener

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Lucknow Super Giants assistant coach Lance Klusener placed the quicker evolution of batters as the reason behind the frequent tall team totals in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

Barca, United, Liverpool join breakaway Super League

Barca, United, Liverpool join breakaway Super League

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

UEFA issued a strong statement jointly with English, Spanish and Italian leagues and football federations, saying they were ready to use "all measures" to confront any breakaway and saying any participating clubs would be banned from domestic leagues, such as the Premier League.

Happy 35th Virat Kohli! A look at his mind-boggling stats

Happy 35th Virat Kohli! A look at his mind-boggling stats

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Kohli has consistently dominated headlines with his extraordinary batting prowess.

WTC Final: Kohli, Siraj on early flight to London

WTC Final: Kohli, Siraj on early flight to London

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The final will be played at the Oval from June 7-11.

WPL 2024 PIX: Harris powers UP Warriorz to easy win!

WPL 2024 PIX: Harris powers UP Warriorz to easy win!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Grace Harris blasted a quickfire half-century to help UP Warriorz register an emphatic six-wicket win against Gujarat Giants.

Can struggling Capitals find their way back against favourites LSG?

Can struggling Capitals find their way back against favourites LSG?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Delhi Capitals' bowling unit will have to punch above its weight against an in-form Lucknow Super Giants, who will start as overwhelming favourites in an Indian Premier League match in Lucknow on Friday.

Why Strauss and Pietersen had a major fallout

Why Strauss and Pietersen had a major fallout

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Former England captain Andrew Strauss admitted that he didn't handle Kevin Pietersen well during his time at the helm as the flamboyant batsman should have been given some space despite not exactly adhering to the team ethos. However, Strauss maintained that while he understands why IPL is necessary for players, he still doesn't agree that one should play the cash-rich T20 league at the cost of Test cricket as it would set a dangerous precedent.

Rohit to throw ceremonial 'First Pitch' for Seattle Mariners

Rohit to throw ceremonial 'First Pitch' for Seattle Mariners

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Sharma is the first Indian cricketer to be given this honour.