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Adelaide win brought back memories of 2003: Tendulkar

Adelaide win brought back memories of 2003: Tendulkar

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

No sooner had the match ended, social media was abuzz with congratulatory messages for the team.

How India A stint enhanced Shreyas Iyer's batting

How India A stint enhanced Shreyas Iyer's batting

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

With six half-centuries and a hundred, and an average of 48-plus in 16 ODIs, Shreyas Iyer has had a good time in the India's middle-order.

Run-machine Rohit shines again for India

Run-machine Rohit shines again for India

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Rohit Sharma's 104 at Edgbaston helped India to secure the win they needed to guarantee a place in the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup.

'Politics robbing current generation of India-Pakistan rivalry'

'Politics robbing current generation of India-Pakistan rivalry'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar believes cricketers in India and Pakistan are being denied a chance to experience the historic cross-border sporting rivalry between the two countries due to politics.

'Dropping Ganguly was not easy'

'Dropping Ganguly was not easy'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'It is not that we took the decision out of some vengeance.' ' 'It was not that we dropped someone because we had some enmity with him.'

17-year-old Sundar ready to fill in Ashwin's big boots

17-year-old Sundar ready to fill in Ashwin's big boots

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

all-rounder Washington Sundar, who bats left-handed and bowls right-arm off-spin, was picked following a trial by the franchise a few days ago after Ravichandran Ashwin was ruled out of IPL-10 with an injury.

BCCI officials don't need COA approval to call SGM: Rai

BCCI officials don't need COA approval to call SGM: Rai

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

In a significant statement, the head of Board of Control for Cricket in India's Committee of Administrators (COA) Vinod Rai on Thursday made it clear that the BCCI officials don't need their approval to convene a Special General Meeting (SGM).

Your beautiful journey has just begun: Tendulkar to U19 WC winners

Your beautiful journey has just begun: Tendulkar to U19 WC winners

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar and senior captain Virat Kohli were among millions who congratulated the Indian U-19 team for their World Cup winning effort.

Harbhajan credits Sachin, Sourav for 'playing big role' in career

Harbhajan credits Sachin, Sourav for 'playing big role' in career

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

World Cup winning off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has admitted that he owes his success to the golden generation of Indian cricketers and said he was lucky to play under the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble.

Conflict issue: Here's what Ganguly & Co suggested to BCCI

Conflict issue: Here's what Ganguly & Co suggested to BCCI

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The players' group has suggested a few options like having a short-term contract only for the duration of the IPL, so the cricketer is free to do commentary or coaching assignment for the rest of the year.

Big relief for Pandya and Rahul

Big relief for Pandya and Rahul

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Suspensions on Pandya, Rahul lifted with immediate effect: CoA

It's upto members to accept or reject recommendations, says BCCI boss

It's upto members to accept or reject recommendations, says BCCI boss

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur, on Saturday, sought to justify its rejection of some of the major recommendations of Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee, saying that "it is upto the members of the Board to accept or reject them".

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

We asked you, dear readers to send in your congratulatory messages for the Indian team on their success Down Under. Here are your wishes for the team...

VIDEO: Manjrekar opens up about his frosty relationship with Tendulkar

VIDEO: Manjrekar opens up about his frosty relationship with Tendulkar

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The strongest emotion he had felt in the company of his father Vijay, also a cricketer who played for nearly a decade for India, was fear, said ex-Test player Sanjay Manjrekar at the launch of his autobiography 'Imperfect' in Mumbai on Wednesday.

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

In a three part series, Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

Here's why Sachin, Sourav, VVS are angry and hurt

Here's why Sachin, Sourav, VVS are angry and hurt

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) on Thursday shot a letter to COA chief Vinod Rai, expressing 'pain' at the perception that appointments of Rahul Dravid and Zaheer Khan were forced upon head coach Ravi Shastri.

When Shastri sledged the Aussies...

When Shastri sledged the Aussies...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta picks fun sledging through the decades.

Laxman excluded from Warne's 'Indian XI'; Ganguly named captain

Laxman excluded from Warne's 'Indian XI'; Ganguly named captain

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Australia's legendary spinner Shane Warne picked his greatest Indian eleven, comprising the players he played against. A notable absentee from his list is VVS Laxman, who is named as 12th man.

Stats: Vijay-Pujara partnership crosses 2000-run mark!

Stats: Vijay-Pujara partnership crosses 2000-run mark!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

It was a day full of runs for Team India on a placid track as local boy Cheteshwar Pujara and opening batsman Murali Vijay struck impressive centuries on Friday, to push India's first innings tally to 319 for 45 in response to England's mammoth 537.

Appointments of Dravid, Zaheer still on hold: CoA

Appointments of Dravid, Zaheer still on hold: CoA

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

'We have taken all the recommendations of the CAC for Ravi Shastri as head coach and we will further discuss with him appointment of other coaches. We have set up a committee and they will speak to them (CAC), communicate with them after talking to Shastri. The support-staff has been decided in consultation with the head coach'

Revealed! How Sreesanth played 2011 World Cup final!

Revealed! How Sreesanth played 2011 World Cup final!

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'I thank Sachinpaaji for taking me to Coach Gary Kirsten and telling him that 'Sreesanth should play' (in the World Cup final against Sri Lanka) and thanks to Dhonibhai for giving me that opportunity.'

Will DRS become reality during India-England series?

Will DRS become reality during India-England series?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

In what could be termed as a marked departure from its earlier stance, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is seriously contemplating using Decision Review System (DRS) during India's upcoming home series against England.

Dravid has pearls of wisdom for Kohli

Dravid has pearls of wisdom for Kohli

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

India skipper Virat Kohli should avoid making any changes to the team for the Champions Trophy summit clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday, believes former captain Rahul Dravid.

Pujara draws confidence from Duleep Trophy outing

Pujara draws confidence from Duleep Trophy outing

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara says runs in Duleep Trophy have given him a much-needed confidence boost ahead of the Test series against New Zealand starting on Thursday in Kanpur.

How Chris Morris's best T20 knock was 'upsetting'

How Chris Morris's best T20 knock was 'upsetting'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

"It probably was my best innings in T20 cricket. But it was upsetting that we lost."

Yo-Yo Test passed, Washington ready to shine in India colours

Yo-Yo Test passed, Washington ready to shine in India colours

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

'It is a dream to be part of the Indian team. My father (Sundar) and coaches, including M Senthilnathan, have played a big role in shaping me as a cricketer'

Search for Team India's new coach yet to begin!

Search for Team India's new coach yet to begin!

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur said a shortlist of names of individuals who are interested in taking over from Duncan Fletcher, whose contract expired at the end of World Cup, is yet to be made.

How many Indians have scored a World Cup century?

How many Indians have scored a World Cup century?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the India team from the World Cups.

Aggressive cricketers like Kohli make it big: Dravid

Aggressive cricketers like Kohli make it big: Dravid

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Rahul Dravid expects Virat Kohli to deliver in his first full series as Test captain when the Indian cricket team leaves for Sri Lanka, besides backing the star batsman to continue playing in his "aggressive" style.

India must cash in on inexperienced Aussie attack: Gavaskar

India must cash in on inexperienced Aussie attack: Gavaskar

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar says the Indian team has an advantage in the upcoming five-match ODI series against Australia as the home team's bowling attack looks thin in the absence of the 'Two Mitchells' -- Johnson and Starc.

Stats: The rise of Rahane and Pujara vs New Zealand

Stats: The rise of Rahane and Pujara vs New Zealand

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Check out the statistical highlights on Day 1 of the second Test between India and New Zealand.

Dravid, Jayawardene appointed to ICC Cricket Committee

Dravid, Jayawardene appointed to ICC Cricket Committee

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Anil Kumble was re-appointed as Chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee for a three-year term.

Stats: Jadeja's bowling average best in Asia

Stats: Jadeja's bowling average best in Asia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Statistical highlights on day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand in Kanpur on Saturday.

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

His nomination was announced by the outgoing President, Anthony Wreford, at the MCC Annual General Meeting at Lord's in May this year.

'Rajasthan Royals now have a chance to make the IPL final again'

'Rajasthan Royals now have a chance to make the IPL final again'

Rediff.com17 May 2015

After masterminding Rajasthan Royals' nine-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders with an all-round show to take them into the play-offs, Shane Watson has said it has given them a chance to make the May 24 final.

Fitness and form key to Yuvraj's comeback, says Patil

Fitness and form key to Yuvraj's comeback, says Patil

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

Former chairman of national selection committee Sandeep Patil called Yuvraj Singh 'God's gift' to Indian cricket but said form and fitness will hold the key to the seasoned campaigner's participation in the 2019 World Cup.

Kohli doesn't exercise influence on policy-making: CoA chief Rai

Kohli doesn't exercise influence on policy-making: CoA chief Rai

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Virat Kohli's aura in Indian cricket has grown exponentially over the past few years but contrary to popular perception, he has never wielded 'disproportionate influence' when it comes to policy decisions, says Committee of Administrators (COA) chief Vinod Rai.

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Hyderabad Test, Day 1

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Hyderabad Test, Day 1

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 1:

India's new vintage nearly ready, says captain Dhoni

India's new vintage nearly ready, says captain Dhoni

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

It will come as little comfort to India after going 2-0 down in the four-match Test series against Australia but the young touring party have already put on a much better showing than the much vaunted 2011-2012 vintage.

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rajneesh's Believe It Or Not in Cricket!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times.