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T20 WC Final: History favours Pakistan, form is with England

T20 WC Final: History favours Pakistan, form is with England

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

But just like everyone wants a slice of '92 from Babar's team, the core of this current English team also has a date with history

Arshdeep could be walking into the Indian team: Shastri

Arshdeep could be walking into the Indian team: Shastri

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Young left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh could soon be walking into India's T20 team after consistent performances in the IPL over the last three seasons, said former India coach Ravi Shastri.

Jadeja is ready to lead CSK if Dhoni takes a break, says Gavaskar

Jadeja is ready to lead CSK if Dhoni takes a break, says Gavaskar

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar believes Ravindra Jadeja will be ready to take over the mantle of Chennai Super Kings' captaincy if the Mahendra Singh Dhoni decides to take a game or two off in IPL 2022.

'Mumbai Indians compromised a lot to get Ishan Kishan'

'Mumbai Indians compromised a lot to get Ishan Kishan'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Mumbai Indians picked up Ishan Kishan for Rs 15.25 crore

Rahul, Stoinis bring more than one facet: Goenka

Rahul, Stoinis bring more than one facet: Goenka

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The other new side in IPL -- the Lucknow team has signed India limited overs vice-captain KL Rahul, big hitting Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi as its draft picks and team owner Sanjiv Goenka said the reason for picking the trio is that they are multi-dimensional players.

Gambhir's advice to batters on how to play Afridi

Gambhir's advice to batters on how to play Afridi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Don't look to survive, look to score runs against Shaheen Afridi, says Gautam Gambhir

Sangakkara says Hardik can handle tough transition

Sangakkara says Hardik can handle tough transition

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

"Now captaincy on the field can be a different thing. To read moments, win moments and strategize, you have to be sharp, and I think Hardik has all ingredients to be a good captain.

Gavaskar on why India must pick Karthik for T20 World Cup

Gavaskar on why India must pick Karthik for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar reckons that Dinesh Karthik can play the role of a finisher for the Indian team in the T20 World Cup later this year.

Rohit, Kohli back as India eye winning start in ODIs

Rohit, Kohli back as India eye winning start in ODIs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The return of old guards Rohit, Kohli and KL Rahul and also Shreyas Iyer will give India a huge boost as they eye the ODI series after clinching the T20Is against Sri Lanka.

Confident India eye ODI series win vs South Africa

Confident India eye ODI series win vs South Africa

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India, missing their top players, aim to punch above their weight and seal a memorable series victory against South Africa in the third and final ODI in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Talent or Favouritism? The curious case of KL Rahul!

Talent or Favouritism? The curious case of KL Rahul!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

KL Rahul has been undergoing a lean patch, but his place in the Indian line-up isn't under any threat. Is it favouritism or talent?

Revealed! Why SRH Let Rashid Go

Revealed! Why SRH Let Rashid Go

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'We couldn't afford him.'

'Don't want to put this phase behind me, I want learn from it'

'Don't want to put this phase behind me, I want learn from it'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

'I know there are ups and downs, and when I come out of this phase, I know how consistent I can be. My experiences are sacred to me.'

Role clarity gives out-of-form players direction: Rohit

Role clarity gives out-of-form players direction: Rohit

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

The swashbuckling opener also emphasised on the need to have a relaxed environment.

Confident India eye WTC final; Australia seek revenge

Confident India eye WTC final; Australia seek revenge

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The four-Test Border Gavaskar Trophy that promises a lot of twists and turns, engrossing sub-plots and probably career-defining performances.

Why India is experimenting with its T20 squad

Why India is experimenting with its T20 squad

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Rohit Sharma feels having a solid bench strength is paramount

'Kohli left ego in the kit bag'

'Kohli left ego in the kit bag'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'Today, he left deliveries outside off-stump, he got beaten as well but kept his ego with himself. He did not try to dominate the bowlers on every delivery.'

'He gets a 50 in the very first game'

'He gets a 50 in the very first game'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

'Mouths will be shut for the rest of the tournament.'

'He deserves every rupee'

'He deserves every rupee'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'Earlier, he was a bowler batters were looking to face because he hardly had any change of pace.' 'Now, he is the bowler batters do not want to face because they don't know what he is going to bowl.'

Captaincy comes naturally to Shreyas: Shastri

Captaincy comes naturally to Shreyas: Shastri

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes captaincy comes naturally to Shreyas Iyer, who has impressed in his first season as Kolkata Knight Riders captain.

'Ishan Kishan has potential of being Mumbai Indians captain'

'Ishan Kishan has potential of being Mumbai Indians captain'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Mumbai Indians spent Rs 15.25 crore to get Ishan Kishan back in the squad.

Tamil star Sethupathi to portray Muralitharan in biopic

Tamil star Sethupathi to portray Muralitharan in biopic

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'I think he is a very talented actor and he will nail the bowling expressions.'

'Pant hasn't learned from his previous three dismissals'

'Pant hasn't learned from his previous three dismissals'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has questioned Rishabh Pant's shot selection, saying it is "not a good sign" that the Indian stumper has repeatedly fallen into the outside the off-stump trap in the ongoing T20I series against South Africa.

A Relieved Shreyas!

A Relieved Shreyas!

Rediff.com3 May 2022

On Monday, May 2, 2022, the Kolkata Knight Riders finally ended their losing run at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

How Batters Can Deal With Umran Malik's Pace

How Batters Can Deal With Umran Malik's Pace

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Sunil Gavaskar quipped the best way to deal with Umran's pace is: 'Take a single and go to the non-striker's end'.

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

This is a huge honour for Tendulkar, who retired from international cricket eight years ago in 2013

T20 World Cup: India gear up to break knock-out jinx

T20 World Cup: India gear up to break knock-out jinx

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

History is also a bit against India when it comes to results at the business end of the ICC events.

'We had breakfast together, I am in shock'

'We had breakfast together, I am in shock'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Dean Jones, who was doing commentary for the ongoing IPL for official broadcasters Star Sports, suffered a massive heart attack in Mumbai.

How Suryakumar is preparing for Pakistan match

How Suryakumar is preparing for Pakistan match

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Trying to stay in my zone and play game, says Suryakumar Yadav ahead of Pakistan clash

Shastri tells out-of-form Kohli to 'pull out of IPL'

Shastri tells out-of-form Kohli to 'pull out of IPL'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Former India coach Ravi Shastri advised the out-of-form Virat Kohli to take a break, even if it meant 'pulling out of the IPL, for all you care' to prolong his international career.

We might see Kohli from 2016 in IPL 2022: Gavaskar

We might see Kohli from 2016 in IPL 2022: Gavaskar

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

With the change in leadership at Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2022 might get to see the Virat Kohli from the 2016 season when he amassed over 900 runs, reckons former India captain Sunil Gavaskar.

Kohli 'happy with balance' after quality knock

Kohli 'happy with balance' after quality knock

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Former India captain Virat Kohli expressed satisfaction with his knock in the second Twenty20 International against the West Indies, in Kolkata on Friday, saying he was determined to stay positive as went out to bat.

Hockey World Cup: 48 years on... Can India win back lost glory?

Hockey World Cup: 48 years on... Can India win back lost glory?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

India will aim for their first podium finish in 48 years in the men's Hockey World Cup as they begin their campaign with a tricky match against Spain in Rourkela on Friday.

Shastri backs 'talented' India to win in SA

Shastri backs 'talented' India to win in SA

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'South Africa remains an unconquered bastion. Remember, the Proteas are no pushovers in their own backyard, but we have got the firepower and the arsenal to match that.'

Shastri urges India to maintain aggressive approach in Asia Cup

Shastri urges India to maintain aggressive approach in Asia Cup

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Shastri also backed Kohli to end his lean run in Asia Cup.

I just told Rishabh Pant to trust me at No 5: Powell

I just told Rishabh Pant to trust me at No 5: Powell

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'I had a conversation with Rishabh, explaining to him that I was a little bit disappointed to bat at No. 8 in that game'

Sanjana and Bumrah get lovey-dovey

Sanjana and Bumrah get lovey-dovey

Rediff.com10 May 2021

While they kept their relationship a closely guarded secret before tying the knot in March, Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana Ganesan seem to be khullam khulla about their pyaar nowadays.

India need firepower in middle-order: Agarkar

India need firepower in middle-order: Agarkar

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Agarkar found it difficult to understand the logic behind the constant change of batting position of Rahul

'KL Rahul is a 360-degree batter'

'KL Rahul is a 360-degree batter'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

KL Rahul is the second highest run-getter so far this season, just behind Rajasthan Royals' Jos Buttler.

'We can expect hundreds from Rahul's bat'

'We can expect hundreds from Rahul's bat'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Sunil Gavaskar said Rahul would be raining 'centuries after centuries' as he has found form.