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Buttler scripts T20I record vs India...

Buttler scripts T20I record vs India...

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

The record was previously held by West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran (592 runs in 20 matches).

PIX: First Colombian woman to beat a former World No 1

PIX: First Colombian woman to beat a former World No 1

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Former champion Naomi Osaka was sent packing from Indian Wells after losing in straight sets to Colombia's Camila Osorio.

Smith, Starc out of South Africa tour with injuries

Smith, Starc out of South Africa tour with injuries

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Steve Smith and fast bowler Mitchell Starc have been ruled out of the white-ball series in South Africa through injuries.

Shami's Amazing Record In ICC Knockout Games

Shami's Amazing Record In ICC Knockout Games

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Mohammed Shami has taken 13 wickets in five matches in ICC ODI knockout games -- the third most wickets by an Indian bowler.

'Inglis played the innings of his life'

'Inglis played the innings of his life'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Josh Inglis smashed a maiden ODI century (120 not out) to lead Australia to a thrilling five-wicket victory over England in a high-scoring Champions Trophy match.

South Africa look to seal semis slot; England consolation win

South Africa look to seal semis slot; England consolation win

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

As the battle for semi-final berths intensifies in Group B, top-ranked South Africa will aim to assert their dominance and secure a spot in the final four when they face a struggling England in a high-stakes Champions Trophy clash in Karachi on Saturday.

Cummins to lead as Maxwell, Smith return for India ODIs

Cummins to lead as Maxwell, Smith return for India ODIs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Matthew Short has also been called up as an extra batter while Travis Head recovers from a fracture to his left hand.

'Babar is one of the best; Smith the greatest of our era'

'Babar is one of the best; Smith the greatest of our era'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Australia batter Usman Khawaja heaped praise on Pakistan skipper Babar Azam by calling him "one of the best batsmen" ahead of the first Test clash between the two cricketing giants.

Boland fine-tunes 'perfect length' for MCG Test

Boland fine-tunes 'perfect length' for MCG Test

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Boland is ready to step in once again for Josh Hazlewood, continuing the role of the perfect first substitute that has defined his 11-Test career.

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician Chandrika Tandon, 71, won a Grammy in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category for her album Triveni, a blend of ancient chants and world music, at the 2025 Grammys.

'To chase down 350 is a fantastic effort; Credit to Australia'

'To chase down 350 is a fantastic effort; Credit to Australia'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

England skipper Jos Buttler expressed delight in Ben Duckett's record-breaking knock even as he hailed Australia for chasing down a massive total of 352 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy Group B match in Lahore on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Liverpool continue march; Newcastle thrash United

EPL PIX: Liverpool continue march; Newcastle thrash United

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Liverpool resumed their march to a second Premier League title on Sunday with a 2-1 victory over West Ham United.

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

Kohli vs Konstas: Fiery clash steals Boxing Day show

Kohli vs Konstas: Fiery clash steals Boxing Day show

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli booed by home fans after bumping shoulders with Konstas on the pitch after the 19-year-old smashed India's bowlers around the park early on.

'If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me'

'If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

With 539 scalps in 134 matches at an average of 30.39 and best figures of 5/39, Lyon is the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Tests and has 24 five-wicket hauls and five ten-wicket hauls.

CT PIX: Match called-off, Australia advance to semis

CT PIX: Match called-off, Australia advance to semis

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Images from the ICC Champions League Group B match between Afghanistan and Australia in Lahore, on Friday.

'England looking to burst Smith's bubble in Ashes'

'England looking to burst Smith's bubble in Ashes'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Smith will look to reprise his performance from the 2019 Ashes series in England, where he amassed 774 runs in his four Tests

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.

Dubai pitch secrets REVEALED ahead of India-Aus clash

Dubai pitch secrets REVEALED ahead of India-Aus clash

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

With recent matches indicating that chasing teams have fared slightly better, the toss-winning captain may opt to bowl first.

Chakravarthy's magic in vain as India lose to England

Chakravarthy's magic in vain as India lose to England

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

England secured a 26-run victory over India in the third T20I in Rajkot on Tuesday to stay alive in the five-match series.

No changes in England's line-up for crucial 3rd T20I

No changes in England's line-up for crucial 3rd T20I

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

In a must-win situation to keep the five-match series alive, England would be hoping to put a much improved performance with the bat.

PIX: Rohit completes ODI milestone before being stumped out

PIX: Rohit completes ODI milestone before being stumped out

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

After his fifty, social media was abuzz that this could be Rohit's final appearance in an ODI.

CT 2025 Final: Huge challenge for India batting second

CT 2025 Final: Huge challenge for India batting second

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

That said the pitch is going to get challenging for the batters as the game wears on.

'Just rotating strike' the key to Kohli's masterclass

'Just rotating strike' the key to Kohli's masterclass

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

'For me, it's about understanding the conditions and preparing my game accordingly, Kohli said after collecting the player-of-the-match award.

Winning Ashes in England high up on Smith's bucket list

Winning Ashes in England high up on Smith's bucket list

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Smith said the IPL has helped him get used to play alongside rival international players and he is eager to play alongside Cheteshwar Pujara, who has been leading Sussex this season.

PIX: India score thumping win over Australia in Perth

PIX: India score thumping win over Australia in Perth

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Images from Day 4 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Monday.

No overwhelming favourite as Champions Trophy returns

No overwhelming favourite as Champions Trophy returns

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Fans can expect a wide open tournament in the absence of an overwhelming favourite in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

Champions Trophy: Who Can Advance From Group B?

Champions Trophy: Who Can Advance From Group B?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

What each team from Group B needs to do to make the semis.

Pujara to play alongside Steve Smith before WTC final

Pujara to play alongside Steve Smith before WTC final

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara will get a chance to sneak peek into Steve Smith's preparations ahead of the high-profile World Test Championship final, starting June 7, as the former Australian skipper gears up to play three English county games for Sussex this month.

Goodbye Maggie!

Goodbye Maggie!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith passed into the green room of eternal performers up in Heaven on Friday, September 27, 2024. She would have turned 90 on December 28.

'Not the time to look back at Gabba 2021'

'Not the time to look back at Gabba 2021'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

The Australian team doesn't have the time to think about India's incredible victory at the Gabba in 2021 and ahead of their face-off at the same venue almost four years later.

PIX: Zadran, Omarzai star as Afghanistan oust England

PIX: Zadran, Omarzai star as Afghanistan oust England

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the ICC Champions Trophy Group B match between Afghanistan and England at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Wednesday.

England wicketkeeper Cox ruled out of New Zealand Tests

England wicketkeeper Cox ruled out of New Zealand Tests

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

England wicketkeeper Jordan Cox has been ruled out of the three-Test series against New Zealand after fracturing his thumb in a net session during a tour match in Queenstown.

ODI Rankings: Gill on top but Kohli is closing in

ODI Rankings: Gill on top but Kohli is closing in

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli continues to prove why he is one of the greatest ODI batters of all time, moving up to the fourth spot with 747 rating points in the latest ICC ODI rankings.

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Any of these match ups could influence the outcome of the Perth Test.

World Cup 2023: Smith, Starc star in rain-hit warm-up match

World Cup 2023: Smith, Starc star in rain-hit warm-up match

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Australia batsman Steve Smith scored a half-century before pacer Mitchell Starc bagged a hat-trick to rip through the Netherlands top order in a rain-affected warm-up game in Thiruvananthapuram

Will Bancroft open with Khawaja in Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Will Bancroft open with Khawaja in Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

With Green out with injury, Bancroft's chances have brightened.

Squeezed like sugarcane: Bhajji slams Bumrah's overwork

Squeezed like sugarcane: Bhajji slams Bumrah's overwork

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Harbhajan Singh has strongly criticised the Indian team management for their handling of pacer Jasprit Bumrah

Aus coach backs Smith, Labuschagne to fire in second Test

Aus coach backs Smith, Labuschagne to fire in second Test

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'We've got some areas we can improve, there's some growth within the team and there's two obvious ones.'

Head backs shaky Australia to click when it counts

Head backs shaky Australia to click when it counts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Australia have enough experience and versatility in their line-up to get into tournament-mode quickly for the Champions Trophy following a difficult buildup to the One-Day International showpiece, according to opener Travis Head.