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'The difference between making history and being history'

'The difference between making history and being history'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The International Cricket Council has unveiled a mesmerising promo video for the coming marquee event, enlisting Kolkata Knight Riders Co-Owner Shah Rukh Khan as its captivating narrator.

Anderson completes 650 wickets in Tests

Anderson completes 650 wickets in Tests

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Veteran England pacer James Anderson went past the landmark of 650 wickets in Test cricket during Day 4 of the second Test match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Monday.

500 Wickets Club Welcomes Ashwin

500 Wickets Club Welcomes Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

He is the ninth bowler and fifth spinner to complete the feat in Tests.

IPL: Legend Murali bowls in the nets!

IPL: Legend Murali bowls in the nets!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

He also said the team was awaiting the arrival of the experienced David Warner, Mitchell Marsh and Jonny Bairstow, who are presently involved in a limited overs series in England.

Ashwin And Family Celebrate 100 Tests!

Ashwin And Family Celebrate 100 Tests!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'The 100th Test match probably means 10 x 100 to my dad, it means a lot to my wife and my mom. My daughters are more excited than I am.'

Should Pujara, Rahane Be Recalled For Australia Tour?

Should Pujara, Rahane Be Recalled For Australia Tour?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'They need batters who can bat out a full session in Australia.' 'You have seniors like Pujara and Rahane, who are scoring runs in domestic cricket. They have experience of Australian conditions too.' 'They should be given a chance to make a comeback, no harm in trying especially when your batting line-up is not even lasting a full session.'

Bumrah, Jadeja, Shaw have fun!

Bumrah, Jadeja, Shaw have fun!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'Whose bowling actions are @jaspritb1, @ravindra.jadeja and @prithvishaw imitating?'

Stuart Broad shocks cricket world with retirement announcement

Stuart Broad shocks cricket world with retirement announcement

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

England fast bowler Stuart Broad will retire from cricket at the end of the Ashes series against Australia, he said after the third day of the final Test on Saturday.

'Unusual weather', Jayasuriya defends Pallekele as Asia Cup venue

'Unusual weather', Jayasuriya defends Pallekele as Asia Cup venue

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Sri Lanka legend Sanath Jayasuriya on Tuesday defended the choice of Pallekele as one of the venues for the ongoing Asia Cup, saying the city has witnessed "unusual weather" in the past few days.

'Three successive sixes off Rashid Khan was game changer'

'Three successive sixes off Rashid Khan was game changer'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara lauded skipper Sanju Samson for his three consecutive sixes off one of the best T20 spinners in the world.

Chennai Test: Special Homecoming For Ashwin

Chennai Test: Special Homecoming For Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Could the Chennai Test against Bangladesh this week be Ravichandran Ashwin's last Test in front of his home fans?

SEE: Muralitharan's son has similar bowling action as him

SEE: Muralitharan's son has similar bowling action as him

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The clip was from a training session in September 2020.

Muralitharan's surprise World Cup predictions

Muralitharan's surprise World Cup predictions

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Muralitharan picked up four teams that can win the World Cup this year.

Gavaskar expresses regret over ill-timed comment on Warne

Gavaskar expresses regret over ill-timed comment on Warne

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

The timing of Sunil Gavaskar's comments upset some of Shane Warne's legion of Indian fans, particularly his suggestion that the Australian's lifestyle had contributed to his early death.

Rohit captain as six Indians in ICC's World Cup team of tournament

Rohit captain as six Indians in ICC's World Cup team of tournament

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

All-rounder Glenn Maxwell and spinner Adam Zampa were also selected in the line-up after helping Australia win a record-extending sixth title with Sunday's six-wicket victory.

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

800 gets so lost in celebrating its grand subject that it forgets something pretty elementary: Cricket is a team sport!, notes Sreehari Nair.

40-year-old Anderson is No 1 Test bowler!

40-year-old Anderson is No 1 Test bowler!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

With 682 Test scalps against his name, the England legend is now third on the all-time list for Test wickets behind spin duo Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Shane Warne (708).

Anderson equals Kumble's tally of 619 Test wickets

Anderson equals Kumble's tally of 619 Test wickets

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Veteran England pacer James Anderson on Thursday equalled Indian spin legend Anil Kumble's tally of 619 Test wickets during the ongoing first Test against India in Nottingham.

Jadeja is India's Test cricket MVP in 21st century

Jadeja is India's Test cricket MVP in 21st century

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Flamboyant all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been named as India's Most Valuable Player (MVP) in Test cricket in the 21st century by Wisden magazine. With an MVP rating of 97.3, the 31-year-old Jadeja was also rated as the second Most Valuable Player in Tests worldwide, behind only Sri Lanka legend Muttiah Muralitharan.

How Zaheer Khan influenced James Anderson

How Zaheer Khan influenced James Anderson

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

James Anderson, England's greatest fast bowler with an unparalleled longevity and nearly 1000 international wickets, says he has learned a few elements of pace bowling, including reverse swing, from Indian great Zaheer Khan.

Record Galore For Five-Star Ashwin!

Record Galore For Five-Star Ashwin!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The opening day of the first Test between India and West Indies belonged to senior Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

Crime, Cricket, Christmas On OTT!

Crime, Cricket, Christmas On OTT!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma's OTT recommendations this week.

Ashwin fourth Indian to scale 400 Test wickets

Ashwin fourth Indian to scale 400 Test wickets

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Ravichandran Ashwin attained the landmark of 400 wickets in Test cricket, trapping Jofra Archer leg before wicket, on Thursday, Day 2 of the third Test against England in Ahmedabad.

Lara, Steyn join Sunrisers Hyderabad for IPL 2022

Lara, Steyn join Sunrisers Hyderabad for IPL 2022

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Tom Moody returns as head coach after fellow-Australian Trevor Bayliss quit following the 2021 season.

'Honour to be spoken of alongside Bhajji, Warne and Murali'

'Honour to be spoken of alongside Bhajji, Warne and Murali'

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Young leg-spinner Rahul Sharma tells our correspondent Manu Shankar that he is proud of his achievements in the IPL so far.

What are Sachin, Yuvraj up to?

What are Sachin, Yuvraj up to?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh arrived in Raipur on Tuesday, March 2, to participate in the Road Safety World Series.

Day 2: Rahul Shines on Dull Day

Day 2: Rahul Shines on Dull Day

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

All the interesting numbers from Day 2 of the India-England Test at Trent Bridge.

'Win the World Cup for Virat Kohli!'

'Win the World Cup for Virat Kohli!'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

India is looking to win the upcoming tournament for Virat Kohli like the batch of 2011 won it for Sachin Tendulkar, feels Virender Sehwag.

Dom's Take: Politics scores over Sports again

Dom's Take: Politics scores over Sports again

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the unfortunate controversy and asks why politics must score over sport.

MCL: Yet another resounding victory for Gemini Arabians

MCL: Yet another resounding victory for Gemini Arabians

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Brad Hodge and Kumar Sangakkara added 105 runs for the unbroken third wicket stand as Gemini Arabians notched up their second successive victory in the Masters Champions League T20 tournament beating Leo Lions by eight wickets, in Dubai, on Saturday.

Muralitharan is throwing the ball, says Richardson

Muralitharan is throwing the ball, says Richardson

Rediff.com23 Aug 2009

The chucker's tag remains Muttiah Muralitharan's albatross and former New Zealand opener Mark Richardson on Sunday accused the Sri Lankan off-spinner of breaching the 15 degree flexion rule. Richardson said Muralitharan often bends his arm beyond the 15 degree norm even though he feel it is not the spinner but the indifferent International Cricket Council (ICC) which is at fault.

On This Day: Kohli made his international debut in 2008

On This Day: Kohli made his international debut in 2008

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Kohli had to wait for 14 matches for his first century (109), finally breaching the 100-run mark against Sri Lanka in Kolkata in 2009.

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.

Why Muralitharan asked Sethupathi to opt out of biopic

Why Muralitharan asked Sethupathi to opt out of biopic

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Sri Lanka's former spinner Muttiah Muralitharan requested Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi to opt out of his biopic '800' considering opposition and the star acceded saying 'thanks.'

After scaling Mount 500, will Ashwin hunt Kumble's record?

After scaling Mount 500, will Ashwin hunt Kumble's record?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

R Ashwin is a content man after becoming only the second Indian to take 500 Test wickets and has no interest in chasing Anil Kumble's national record of 619 scalps.

Can't see another fast bowler matching: Broad heaps praise on Anderson

Can't see another fast bowler matching: Broad heaps praise on Anderson

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

England pace legend Stuart Broad lauded former teammate James Anderson for becoming the first-ever pacer to complete 700 Test wickets, saying that one should "marvel at his skill" besides talking about his dedication and mental resilience.

Anderson first pace bowler to take 600 Test wickets

Anderson first pace bowler to take 600 Test wickets

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Anderson now has seven wickets in the match.

Sri Lanka lay high-flying Kiwis low

Sri Lanka lay high-flying Kiwis low

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

Murali probably aiming for 800: Kumble

Murali probably aiming for 800: Kumble

Rediff.com9 May 2004

The ace Indian leg spinner is happy that a spinner broke the world Test record of 519 wickets.

Murali breaks world record

Murali breaks world record

Rediff.com8 May 2004

The Sri Lankan off spinner created a new world record claiming his 520th Test wicket.