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Harmanpreet joins chorus for women's IPL

Harmanpreet joins chorus for women's IPL

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Kaur cited the example of men's IPL where youngsters get to play with the cream of world cricket.

WC: Australia survive Bangladesh scare, finish on top

WC: Australia survive Bangladesh scare, finish on top

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Meg Lanning's 30th birthday did not come with a present from her opponents as she was clean-bowled for a duck by a peach of a delivery from Salma, only the fourth time the Australian captain has failed to trouble the scorers in 98 ODIs.

PIX: India dominate Australia in drawn women's D/N Test

PIX: India dominate Australia in drawn women's D/N Test

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Indian women's team put up a highly commendable performance, dominating Australia for the better part in its maiden Day/Night Test, which ended in a draw primarily due to inclement weather during the first two days.

Turkey cancels basketball, volleyball seasons due to coronavirus

Turkey cancels basketball, volleyball seasons due to coronavirus

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Turkey cancelled its basketball and volleyball leagues for the 2019-2020 season on Monday, with no relegated teams and the current standings valid for European competition, following a stoppage in play due to the coronavirus pandemic. The number of people who have died from COVID-19 in Turkey stands at 3,786 as of Monday, with the overall number of cases at 138,657, according to the health ministry.

'Indians still haven't forgiven me for Sachin wicket in 2003 WC final'

'Indians still haven't forgiven me for Sachin wicket in 2003 WC final'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Reliving one of his most cherished cricketing rivalries during his 14-year-old career, former Australian speedster Glenn McGrath said that the Indian fans still haven't forgiven him for getting iconic Sachin Tendulkar out in the 2003 World Cup final.

PHOTOS: The 'Great' Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn

PHOTOS: The 'Great' Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

This is the first time in over 400 years that the two appeared so close to each other, though regular conjunctions take place every 20 years.

Women's WC: Can India halt the Australia juggernaut?

Women's WC: Can India halt the Australia juggernaut?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

With three leagues games remaining, India must gain consistency in all departments and maintain their place in the top four to qualify for the semi-finals.

It's all a bit friendly, get nasty: Vaughan's advice to England

It's all a bit friendly, get nasty: Vaughan's advice to England

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

England are being "too nice" and need to "get nasty" against Australia in the Boxing Day Test to fight back in the Ashes series, said former skipper Michael Vaughan.

Dravid, Laxman real class: McGrath

Dravid, Laxman real class: McGrath

Rediff.com21 Dec 2003

The injured Australian pace spearhead heaped praise on the mainstays of the Indian team's batting.

U-20 World Athletics: Amit wins silver in 10km race walk

U-20 World Athletics: Amit wins silver in 10km race walk

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

India's Amit Khatri won the silver medal in the 10km race walk at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Nairobi on Saturday.

Bowlers will decide fate of India vs Australia series, says Zaheer

Bowlers will decide fate of India vs Australia series, says Zaheer

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Former left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan believes bowlers will decide the fate of this summer's India vs Australia contest as both the teams boast of some of the world's finest bowlers in their squads.

Jaffer picks Dhoni as skipper of his all-time ODI team

Jaffer picks Dhoni as skipper of his all-time ODI team

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Former India batsman Wasim Jaffer picked his all-time One-day International team and picked four Indian players including Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its skipper.

Why The World LOVES BOJI

Why The World LOVES BOJI

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Boji, an Istanbul street dog, sometimes travels up to 30 km a day -- hopping between the metro, the ferries, the buses and the trams.

Cricket's Exclusive 500 Club

Cricket's Exclusive 500 Club

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Jimmy Anderson is the first Englishman to take 500 Test wickets.

Broad on how to get success against Australia in Ashes

Broad on how to get success against Australia in Ashes

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

'We often in England, talk about express pace, but that's not what I'm seeing. It's relentlessness with the ball. It's (Glenn) McGrath-like that you do for a long period of time. It's not bowling bad balls and releasing the pressure.'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'

Kohli won't score a hundred in Australia this time, declares Cummins

Kohli won't score a hundred in Australia this time, declares Cummins

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

The India captain averages 62 in the eight Tests he has played in Australia, more than his career average of 53.40.

Headingley, Kohli's 2nd Innings Defeat

Headingley, Kohli's 2nd Innings Defeat

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 4 of the India-England Test at Leeds.

'Sehwag's not in the same category as Lara and Tendulkar'

'Sehwag's not in the same category as Lara and Tendulkar'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Admitting Indian maestro Sachin Tendulkar and West Indian great Brian Lara are two of the best he has bowled to, Australian legend Glenn McGrath has said that Virender Sehwag was not in the same league.

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

Ashes: England look to recover some pride at SCG

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Since 2011, England have managed to eke out just a single draw in 13 Ashes Tests over three tours and their last two Tests in Sydney have resulted in humiliating defeats.

Mithali's record century powers India 'A' to victory

Mithali's record century powers India 'A' to victory

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Riding on Mithali Raj's record century, India 'A' defeated their Australian counterparts by 28 runs to take a winning 2-0 lead in the three-match T20 series in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Paris cleans up after 'Yellow Vest' protests bring city to halt

Paris cleans up after 'Yellow Vest' protests bring city to halt

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Paris tourist sites reopened, workers cleaned up broken glass and shop owners tried to put the city on its feet again, a day after running battles between yellow-vested protesters and riot police left 71 injured and caused widespread damage to the French capital. Take a look at the widespread damage caused to the city during the protests.

Ian Chappell's ultimate insult to Shaun Marsh...

Ian Chappell's ultimate insult to Shaun Marsh...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has slammed Shaun Marsh's topsy-turvy batting statistic in Test format by comparing it with former fast bowler Glenn McGrath's poor batting records.

Ashwin is the 'southpaw slayer'

Ashwin is the 'southpaw slayer'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Ashwin dismissed David Warner on day three of the ongoing third Test against Australia, and as a result, the off-spinner registered his 193rd wicket against left-handers

4 uncapped players who struck it big at IPL auction

4 uncapped players who struck it big at IPL auction

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Uncapped players who attracted big bids at IPL auction

Australia, the World Cup's Champion of Champions

Australia, the World Cup's Champion of Champions

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers of the Australian team from World Cups.

'Southpaw slayer' Ashwin surpasses Muralitharan

'Southpaw slayer' Ashwin surpasses Muralitharan

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Ashwin has been in brilliant form in the ongoing Test series against Australia.

All India need is a draw in 4th Test to win the series in Australia

All India need is a draw in 4th Test to win the series in Australia

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Following is a fact box on the final Test of the four-match series between Australia and India

Jayasuriya most valuable; no takers for McGrath

Jayasuriya most valuable; no takers for McGrath

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

Sri Lankan master blaster Sanath Jayasuriya leapfrogged fellow-left-handed opening batsman Adam Gilchrist to become the most expensive foreign player after two rounds of bidding in the Indian Premier League. At the twilight of his international career, the all-rounder was snapped for just under a million dollars, a good $275,000 more than Gilchrist.

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

England's Anderson not contemplating retirement yet

England's Anderson not contemplating retirement yet

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

'I don't really think about it -- I play my best when I focus on what's ahead of me; the next game, the next series - whatever it is'

'Starc has carried the confidence he got in ODIs to Test matches'

'Starc has carried the confidence he got in ODIs to Test matches'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath has heaped praise on compatriot Mitchell Starc.

PHOTOS: Kuldeep, Jadeja leave Australia in a mess

PHOTOS: Kuldeep, Jadeja leave Australia in a mess

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav left Australia reeling on 236/6.

Former groundstaff Lyon set to join legends in 100 club

Former groundstaff Lyon set to join legends in 100 club

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Spinner Nathan Lyon will be pinching himself when he dons the baggy green cap of Australia and joins the 100-Test club for the fourth and final match against India at the Gabba on Friday.

'If Hazlewood continues working hard, he'll get 200 wickets easy'

'If Hazlewood continues working hard, he'll get 200 wickets easy'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Impressed with Josh Hazlewood's performance during his five-wicket haul on Test debut, Australian pace legend Glenn McGrath has said that the New South Wales seamer can become a member of the 200-wicket club if he continues the good work.

Sydney Cricket Ground turns Pink for fifth time

Sydney Cricket Ground turns Pink for fifth time

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

For the fifth consecutive time, the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) will be splashed with pink for the Vodafone Pink Test featuring Australia and Sri Lanka, starting on Thursday.

Warner hails 'world-class' Archer

Warner hails 'world-class' Archer

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Bowling at a slightly slower pace than he did at Lord's, Archer said his style reflected the conditions.

'Russia's 19th century tactics in 21st century war'

'Russia's 19th century tactics in 21st century war'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

'The wise men learn lessons in war.' 'The smart men learn lessons from others, it's only the foolish who learn the wrong lesson.'

McGrath to play in tri-series opener

McGrath to play in tri-series opener

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

World champions Australia left out Michael Hussey and Brett Lee from the team for the opening match against the West Indies.

Know more: England's leading Test wicket-taker Anderson

Know more: England's leading Test wicket-taker Anderson

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Following is a factbox on England's leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson, who became the first pace bowler to claim 600 victims in the game's longest format.