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The Rise of Cricket's New Stars

The Rise of Cricket's New Stars

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Meet the standout finds of World Cup 2023.

Ashwin second fastest to 450 Test wickets

Ashwin second fastest to 450 Test wickets

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday scripted his name in the record books as he became the second fastest bowler to 450 Test wickets.

Why Was Murali So Angry?

Why Was Murali So Angry?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

As the SRH dugout watched in utter disbelief at Jansen's bowling crumbling to pieces, Muralitharan got up from his seat and caught on camera shouting, 'Why the f**k is he bowling full?'

'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.

Sehwag, to me you are a cricketing great: Ganguly

Sehwag, to me you are a cricketing great: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Following the ICC Hall of Fame announcement on November 13, 2023, open letters have been written to the inductees by those close to them. Here, Sourav Ganguly salutes inductee #112, Virender Sehwag.

Record-breaking Ashwin goes past Harbhajan...

Record-breaking Ashwin goes past Harbhajan...

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

The spinner now has six five-wicket hauls against Windies, the most by an Indian.

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.

Mahela writes an open letter to Aravinda de Silva

Mahela writes an open letter to Aravinda de Silva

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Mahela Jayawardena pays a heartfelt tribute to newly inducted ICC Hall of Famer Aravinda de Silva.

'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.

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).

Our Biopics Are Bad, But There's Hope

Our Biopics Are Bad, But There's Hope

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

I do have a dream biopic. It has as its subject Renu Saluja, the cosmically gifted editor, with a special focus on the Vidhu Vinod Chopra-Saluja-Sudhir Mishra love story, says Sreehari Nair.

Does Kane Williamson need these legends in the middle?

Does Kane Williamson need these legends in the middle?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Reckon Captain Kane can call on Murali, Lara and Steyn to shore up his resources on the field of play?

Why are you saying this will be Kohli, Rohit's last, asks Muralitharan

Why are you saying this will be Kohli, Rohit's last, asks Muralitharan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The legendary Muttiah Muralitharan opened up on the Indian team ahead of this year's ODI World Cup.

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

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.

Lara on what went wrong for Sunrisers in IPL 2023

Lara on what went wrong for Sunrisers in IPL 2023

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Brian Lara conceded that he was not able to come to 'grips' with the rigours and emotions of IPL in his first year as Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach.

Where Does Sachin Stand Among The Great Batters?

Where Does Sachin Stand Among The Great Batters?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Tendulkar's sterling performances, his fascinating duels for supremacy with contemporaries -- Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting, Inzamam-ul Haq, Jacques Kallis among batsmen; Shane Warne, Muttiah Muralitharan, Wasim Akram among bowlers -- embellished modern cricket and globalised the game, asserts Ayaz Memon who has observed the cricketing colossus from the day he made his Test debut in November 1989.

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Given that they are playing at home and will have full crowd support, India, who are in peak form and whose morale is high, will be the favourites.'

Muralitharan undergoes angioplasty in Chennai

Muralitharan undergoes angioplasty in Chennai

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Sri Lankan cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan, who is part of the Sunrisers Hyderabad support staff in the ongoing IPL, has undergone an angioplasty in Chennai.

SRH Batters End Play-Off Hopes

SRH Batters End Play-Off Hopes

Rediff.com16 May 2023

It's a pity that all the cricketing brains in the dugout -- Brian Lara, Muttiah Muralitharan, Kumar Sangakkara and Dale Steyn in coaching roles -- cannot convert performances out in the middle.

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.

'Shane Warne cared a lot': Maxwell on spin legend's influence

'Shane Warne cared a lot': Maxwell on spin legend's influence

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Glenn Maxwell shared a touching relationship with Shane Warne, who passed away last year, and the Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder termed the spin legend as the most caring and loyal person he has ever come across.

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.

Tendulkar had a small weakness against off-spin: Muralitharan

Tendulkar had a small weakness against off-spin: Muralitharan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Sri Lanka cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan revealed that India's batting great Sachin Tendulkar had a slight weakness against off-spin bowling.

Muralitharan discharged after undergoing angioplasty

Muralitharan discharged after undergoing angioplasty

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Sri Lankan cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan was discharged on Monday after undergoing a coronary angioplasty at a city hospital in Chennai.

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.

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.

Bumrah, Jadeja, Shaw have fun!

Bumrah, Jadeja, Shaw have fun!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

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

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.

Ashwin turns 36 - A glance through his glittering career

Ashwin turns 36 - A glance through his glittering career

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

-He has 30 five-wicket hauls in international cricket, the 10th highest in the format and the second highest by an Indian next to Anil Kumble (38). Muralitharan has the highest number of five-wicket hauls (77).

Revealed! Why SRH Let Rashid Go

Revealed! Why SRH Let Rashid Go

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'We couldn't afford him.'

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.

Australia brace for trial by spin against Sri Lanka

Australia brace for trial by spin against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Opener David Warner is still looking for his first Test hundred against Sri Lanka while Smith has managed only one century in his last 18 Tests.

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.

Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Family, friends say goodbye to Warne at private funeral

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Family, sportspeople and entertainers bid farewell to Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne at a private funeral held at his hometown in Melbourne on Sunday.

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.

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.

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.

Legends League: Sehwag, Yuvraj, Harbhajan to play for India Maharaja

Legends League: Sehwag, Yuvraj, Harbhajan to play for India Maharaja

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh will be among a host of former stars in the India Maharaja team which will take part in the inaugural edition of the Legends League Cricket (LLC), starting on January 20 in Oman.

Ashwin peerless in Tests but has competition in T20s: Muralitharan

Ashwin peerless in Tests but has competition in T20s: Muralitharan

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Sri Lankan bowling great Muttiah Muralitharan says the quality and depth in Indian cricket's white ball eco-system is so good that the country has created an unimaginable talent pool in T20 format.