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'I don't want to be just an all-rounder'

'I don't want to be just an all-rounder'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Afghanistan and Punjab Kings all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai is determined to translate his remarkable ODI achievements into the T20 format.

Big-money battle! Pant vs Shreyas in blockbuster IPL clash

Big-money battle! Pant vs Shreyas in blockbuster IPL clash

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant is looking to make his mark and secure a win in his team's first home game of the season.

4 Star Chahal Leads Mullanpur Miracle

4 Star Chahal Leads Mullanpur Miracle

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Chahal's match-defining spell saw him take home his first Player of the Match for Punjab Kings.

'I'll do whatever it takes to win for Punjab'

'I'll do whatever it takes to win for Punjab'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh is preparing for the upcoming IPL season with a focus on countering the 'familiarity factor' and improving his game.

New Punjab Kings pick finds comfort in Shreyas' presence

New Punjab Kings pick finds comfort in Shreyas' presence

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Shedge will also reunite with his Mumbai teammate Musheer Khan at Punjab Kings as both were picked by their base price of Rs 30 lakh.

Ranji: Gujarat seal quarters spot, Andhra beat Rajasthan

Ranji: Gujarat seal quarters spot, Andhra beat Rajasthan

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Strong fifties from Aarya Desai and Jaymeet Patel along with a disciplined bowling performance led by spinner Siddharth Desai powered Gujarat to a dominant nine-wicket victory over Himachal Pradesh

Iyer reunites with Ponting, Gill looks to silence citics in IPL opener

Iyer reunites with Ponting, Gill looks to silence citics in IPL opener

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, both in strong form after their Champions Trophy triumph with India, look to lead their respective teams, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans, to IPL glory in the 2025 season.

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals appoint Pietersen as team mentor

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals appoint Pietersen as team mentor

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

This is Kevin Pietersen's first coaching assignment in the IPL, where he featured as a player from 2009 to 2016.

Priyansh Arya Steals The Show!

Priyansh Arya Steals The Show!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Coming into the match with two low scores and mounting pressure, Arya responded with a fearless knock that flipped the script for Punjab and sent a clear message to the league: A star is born.

Chase Master Kohli's Record Blitz

Chase Master Kohli's Record Blitz

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become India's highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy history.

Is this why Rohit Sharma is delaying ODI retirement?

Is this why Rohit Sharma is delaying ODI retirement?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Australia legend Ricky Ponting believes Rohit Sharma's decision to continue playing and leading India in the 50-over format until the 2027 ODI World Cup stems from a sense of unfinished business.

Four militants held in Manipur; arms, ammo seized in search op

Four militants held in Manipur; arms, ammo seized in search op

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Four militants belonging to different proscribed outfits in Imphal Valley were arrested in separate operations by police. Among those arrested were Thokchom Ongbi Anita Devi, a PLA member, Moirangtham Ricky Singh of UNLF-K, Laishram Bishorjit Meitei of PREPAK, and Yumnam Premjit Meitei associated with Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba).

ISL: 10-man Odisha hold Punjab to a draw

ISL: 10-man Odisha hold Punjab to a draw

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Punjab FC were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Odisha FC in their Indian Super League match.

Ponting breaks silence on Siraj-Head feud

Ponting breaks silence on Siraj-Head feud

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has weighed in on the heated exchange between India's Mohammed Siraj and Australia's Travis Head during the Adelaide Test

India Needs To Watch Out For 'Prince' Rachin

India Needs To Watch Out For 'Prince' Rachin

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Rachin Ravindra's blistering century against South Africa in the Champions Trophy semi-final, his fifth in just 13 ICC ODI innings, places him among cricket's elite.

Why Arshdeep gets Ponting's vote to play CT opener

Why Arshdeep gets Ponting's vote to play CT opener

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Ponting added that the likes of Rohit and Virat Kohli getting back amongst in the preceding ODI series against England augurs well for India.

Punjab FC's Singamayum in makes ISL history

Punjab FC's Singamayum in makes ISL history

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Becomes ISL's youngest goal scorer as Punjab FC defeat Hyderabad FC 3-1

US prisoner chooses to be executed by firing squad

US prisoner chooses to be executed by firing squad

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

A convicted murderer is set to be executed by firing squad in the United States state of South Carolina on Friday, marking the state's first use of the method and the first such execution in the US in nearly 15 years.

'Shubman Gill overthinking hurting his batting'

'Shubman Gill overthinking hurting his batting'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shubman Gill has made far too many changes in his batting approach, which is hindering his run-scoring ability on away tours, feels former Australian captain Ricky Pointing

'India-Australia Champions Trophy final,' says this Aussie legend

'India-Australia Champions Trophy final,' says this Aussie legend

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The legendary Ricky Ponting says the quality of players and recent history make India and Australia the favourites to figure in the summit clash of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

Ponting, Langer to ditch Perth Test for IPL auction?

Ponting, Langer to ditch Perth Test for IPL auction?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting and his longtime teammate Justin Langer could potentially miss out commentating on the opening Test against India at Perth

Ponting has high praise for Kiwis

Ponting has high praise for Kiwis

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'They haven't done a lot wrong. That's without some of their stars actually performing in that final.'

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

All about IPL 2025 which kicks off on March 22, Saturday.

IPL 2025: Cricket carnival returns as KKR face RCB in opener

IPL 2025: Cricket carnival returns as KKR face RCB in opener

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.

BCCI reacts to Jaiswal's dismissal

BCCI reacts to Jaiswal's dismissal

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

upon review, third umpire Saikat adjudged that there was a deflection off Jaiswal's gloves/bat based on the visual evidence.

Ponting's 'prickly character' jibe: Who's the target?

Ponting's 'prickly character' jibe: Who's the target?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Responding to Gautam Gambhir's jibe at him, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Wednesday said the India head coach was a "prickly character"

'I've never seen a better 50-over player than Virat Kohli'

'I've never seen a better 50-over player than Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting says he has not seen a "better player" than Virat Kohli in ODIs, and backed the Indian batting star to go past the legendary Sachin Tendulkar as the highest run-getter in the 50-overs' format.

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Jos Buttler joins greats Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara as players who failed to translate their many individual triumphs into success as captains.

'Keep Gambhir Away From Media'

'Keep Gambhir Away From Media'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

'Rohit & Agarkar, much better guys to front up for the media.'

Ponting predicts CT semis winner... and it's not NZ

Ponting predicts CT semis winner... and it's not NZ

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes South Africa has a slight edge over New Zealand in their Champions Trophy semifinal clash.

Rushing Bumrah 'High Risk'

Rushing Bumrah 'High Risk'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'They'll think that he'll come in straight away and set the world on fire.' 'It's never that easy when you come back from injury.'

Ian Chappell calls time on journalistic career

Ian Chappell calls time on journalistic career

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Legendary cricketer Ian Chappell's insightful writings, critical reviews and anecdotes from his playing days will be missed. The Australian icon brought the curtain down on his more than five-decade-long journalistic career, penning his last piece on Sunday.

Gambhir's 'prickly' style of coaching 'not great fit' for Indian team

Gambhir's 'prickly' style of coaching 'not great fit' for Indian team

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Paine's comments stemmed from a recent media interaction where Gambhir took issue with Ricky Ponting's remarks on Virat Kohli's struggling form, saying that the Australian legend need not be concerned about Indian cricket.

Ponting backs Shreyas to shine in Champions Trophy

Ponting backs Shreyas to shine in Champions Trophy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

'He had a terrific World Cup back in India (2023) where he played beautifully in the middle-order and I actually felt then that he'd almost cemented that spot and made that his own.'

What Australia needs to be a truly great Test team...

What Australia needs to be a truly great Test team...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Australia's success has been compared with some of the nation's great Test teams led by Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting.

Shreyas Iyer named Punjab Kings captain for IPL 2025

Shreyas Iyer named Punjab Kings captain for IPL 2025

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Shreyas Iyer, who captained Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL 2024 title last year, was bought by Punjab Kings for a whopping Rs 26.75 crore at the players' auctions.

Konstas Clashes With Kohli At MCG

Konstas Clashes With Kohli At MCG

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'Have a look where Virat walks. Virat's walked one whole pitch over to his right and instigated that confrontation. No doubt in my mind whatsoever.'

Look At The Records Rohit Set In Cuttack

Look At The Records Rohit Set In Cuttack

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Rohit went past Tendulkar, Dravid, Gayle during his knock.

ISL: Rodriguez powers Bagan past 10-man Punjab FC

ISL: Rodriguez powers Bagan past 10-man Punjab FC

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Rodriguez's brace powers Mohun Bagan Super Giant past 10-man Punjab FC

IPL 2025: Ponting reveals his '3 non-negotiables' for PBKS

IPL 2025: Ponting reveals his '3 non-negotiables' for PBKS

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Australia great Ricky Ponting revealed that Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal were his top priorities for Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 mega auction.