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World Cup 2019: Rohit Sharma Most Valuable Player

World Cup 2019: Rohit Sharma Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Players at World Cup 2019.

Last thing I am thinking about is retiring, says injured Clarke

Last thing I am thinking about is retiring, says injured Clarke

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Australia captain Michael Clarke has dismissed any suggestions he might quit One-day cricket after returning home from Zimbabwe tour with a hamstring injury.

'Kohli's preference for short formats will hold him back in Tests'

'Kohli's preference for short formats will hold him back in Tests'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe has said Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Steven Smith and Kane Williamson are the new "fabulous four" of Test Cricket but will go through "teething problems" before shooting for the stars.

PHOTOS: Pune thrash Mumbai to enter IPL-10 final

PHOTOS: Pune thrash Mumbai to enter IPL-10 final

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Washington Sundar claimed three wickets to help Rising Pune Supergiant outclass Mumbai Indians by 20 wickets and storm into the final of the tenth edition of the Indian Premier League in Mumbai on Tuesday.

IPL PHOTOS: Pune destroy Punjab to storm into play-offs

IPL PHOTOS: Pune destroy Punjab to storm into play-offs

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Rising Pune Supergiant thrashed Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets to storm into the play-offs of the Indian Premier League, in Pune, on Sunday.

With Ashes down the road, world champs Australia look to build momentum

With Ashes down the road, world champs Australia look to build momentum

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Australia will resist the temptation to tinker with their team on tour against West Indies and plan to field their best 11 in a bid to sweep the two-Test series and build momentum for the Ashes, selector Rod Marsh has said.

6 reasons why Bailey expects to be dropped once Clarke returns

6 reasons why Bailey expects to be dropped once Clarke returns

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

George Bailey is resigned to the idea that he may well go from captaining Australia against England in the opener to being dropped.

Ashes: England collapse puts Australia in sight of victory

Ashes: England collapse puts Australia in sight of victory

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

England crumbled meekly to 107 for eight in reply to Australia's 481 to put the touring side firmly on course for victory in the final Ashes Test after a dramatic second day at The Oval on Friday.

PHOTOS: Captain Smith eclipses Bell's best to guide Australia to victory

PHOTOS: Captain Smith eclipses Bell's best to guide Australia to victory

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Steven Smith maintained his purple patch to hit a brilliant unbeaten 102 to secure Australia's three-wicket victory against England in a high-scoring tri-series match at Hobart on Friday.

PHOTOS: Five-star Stokes puts England on brink of victory

PHOTOS: Five-star Stokes puts England on brink of victory

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Ben Stokes took five wickets to put England on the verge of a famous victory that would win back the Ashes as Australia finished on 241 for seven after a compelling second day of the fourth Test at Trent Bridge on Friday.

Cook backs Broad to prove there's life after Anderson

Cook backs Broad to prove there's life after Anderson

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Stuart Broad has been backed by captain Alastair Cook to lead the attack in the absence of James Anderson as England try to show they can win a major Test match without their all-time leading wicket-taker.

Another hundred for Smith as Australia dominate Day 2

Another hundred for Smith as Australia dominate Day 2

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Steve Smith completed his fourth century in as many matches on Wednesday as Australia compiled a daunting first innings total in the final Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

India needs to change its bowling strategy for Sydney Test: Chappell

India needs to change its bowling strategy for Sydney Test: Chappell

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell feels even though he backs the hosts to win the series 3-0, India should field five specialist bowlers including two spinners in the final cricket Test, starting January 6.

Aus captain Smith blames India for drawn Melbourne Test

Aus captain Smith blames India for drawn Melbourne Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Australia captain Steven Smith defended his decision to declare late and concede a draw four overs early in the third Test on Tuesday, saying India had contributed to the non-result with their tactics in the morning.

Australia draw third Test with India at MCG, win series

Australia draw third Test with India at MCG, win series

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ravichandran Ashwin frustrated Australia's push for victory on day five of the third Test in Melbourne.

Ponting says Lord's pitch for second Ashes Test unfair to bowlers

Ponting says Lord's pitch for second Ashes Test unfair to bowlers

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Ricky Ponting says "the balance between bat and ball was nowhere near what it needs to be for a Test match" after watching Australia pile up 337 for one on the first day of the second Test against England at Lord's.

Ashes: Ruthless Rogers, Smith turn screw on England

Ashes: Ruthless Rogers, Smith turn screw on England

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Chris Rogers and Steve Smith plundered superb centuries to lead Australia to a commanding 337 for one on the first day of the second Ashes Test against England at Lord's on Thursday.

PHOTOS: India's bowling exposed, Aus batsmen reign on Day 2

PHOTOS: India's bowling exposed, Aus batsmen reign on Day 2

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Captain Michael Clarke battled through pain to score 128 and Steve Smith produced a career-best 162 not out Australia piled up a mammoth 517 for 7 against India on a rain-truncated Day 2 in the first Test in Adelaide on Wednesday. Images from the day's play.

Will Andre Russell stay MVP in IPL 2019?

Will Andre Russell stay MVP in IPL 2019?

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Players in the IPL at the end of Match 59.

Angry Kohli slams batsmen after Pune flop show

Angry Kohli slams batsmen after Pune flop show

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

India captain Virat Kohli on Saturday hardly minced words in criticising his team's shambolic show in the 333-run loss to Australia, saying it was easily the side's worst batting display in the last two years.

Ashes win will be 'ideal reward' for Cook, 'achievement' for Clarke

Ashes win will be 'ideal reward' for Cook, 'achievement' for Clarke

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Alastair Cook and Michael Clarke both have particular reasons for wanting to win the upcoming Ashes series that begins with the first cricket Test in Cardiff starting on Wednesday.

We've plans for each Australian player, warns Rahane

We've plans for each Australian player, warns Rahane

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Not too worried about sledging, stylish batsman Ajinkya Rahane, on Monday said the India team has plans in place for each of the Australian players and would look to play attacking cricket during the four-Test series, starting on Thursday in Pune.

Will Pandya be IPL-12's most MVP?

Will Pandya be IPL-12's most MVP?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the 60 Most Valuable Players in the IPL so far.

Can Hardik oust Russell as Most Valuable Player?

Can Hardik oust Russell as Most Valuable Player?

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify the Most Valuable Players in the IPL so far.

Australia aim to make Windies 'smell leather', maintain domination

Australia aim to make Windies 'smell leather', maintain domination

Rediff.com27 May 2015

'We've just got to make sure we get enough balls in the right areas and be relentless and patient and stick two up their nose an over' Australia have not lost a series home or away to West Indies since 1992/93.

IPL PHOTOS: Pune begin road to recovery with win over Hyderabad

IPL PHOTOS: Pune begin road to recovery with win over Hyderabad

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Rising Pune Supergiants brought their stuttering IPL campaign back on track with a convincing 34-run win over hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad via Duckowrth Lewis method in a rain-affected match.

Dhoni's Rising Pune Supergiants 'need to move on'

Dhoni's Rising Pune Supergiants 'need to move on'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

'I have been in the IPL long enough to know we have to sleep on it.'

IPL: Hyderabad down Rajasthan to keep play-off hopes alive

IPL: Hyderabad down Rajasthan to keep play-off hopes alive

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Sunrisers Hyderabad kept their play-off hopes alive by pulling off a well-deserved seven-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling Indian Premier League match that went to the wire at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, on Thursday.

IPL: Andre Russell Most Valuable Player

IPL: Andre Russell Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji reveal IPL-12's Most Valuable Players so far.

Kohli on how India is planning to tackle Australia in do-or-die match

Kohli on how India is planning to tackle Australia in do-or-die match

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

India's batting mainstay Virat Kohi claimed that the hosts would be looking to draw inspiration from their series triumph in Australia when the two teams clash in a do-or-die match in Mohali on Sunday, to qualify for the semi-finals of the World T20.

Hayden compares the styles of Kohli and Smith; speaks on pay dispute

Hayden compares the styles of Kohli and Smith; speaks on pay dispute

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Australian legend Matthew Hayden said India tour is a premium test event in their cricket culture and it is important to quickly resolve the pay dispute as there is a lot at stake.

World T20: Australia, Pakistan face-off in must-win game

World T20: Australia, Pakistan face-off in must-win game

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Their path to the semi-finals looking relatively easier in comparison, Australia will fancy their chances when they lock horns with a struggling Pakistan side whose hopes hangs by a thread in the ICC World Twenty20, in Mohali, on Friday.

Know your IPL Team: Rajasthan Royals

Know your IPL Team: Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Rajasthan Royals and much more.

World T20: Who will take home the big trophy?

World T20: Who will take home the big trophy?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

With 35 matches spread over 27 days, World T20 looks set to illustrate once again just how skewed the 20-overs game is against bowlers.

Australia subjects England to Valentine's Day torture

Australia subjects England to Valentine's Day torture

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Aaron Finch smashed a sparkling century as Australia dealt England a 111-run humiliation in their World Cup opener at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday.

When Clarke thought he had played his last game of cricket...

When Clarke thought he had played his last game of cricket...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Michael Clarke relishing another chance after retirement thoughts.

Lord's in Numbers: India's worst defeat under Kohli

Lord's in Numbers: India's worst defeat under Kohli

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the Lord's Test.

Select team: Should Dhawan replace Jadeja for 2nd ODI?

Select team: Should Dhawan replace Jadeja for 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Do you feel Dhoni should bring in all-rounder Dhawan for Jadeja, or strengthen the pace attack by playing Ishant? Select your Indian team for the second match against Australia, in Brisbane, on Friday, January 15.

'Indian team has to adjust to extra bounce at the WACA'

'Indian team has to adjust to extra bounce at the WACA'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Looking to exploit the fast and bouncy conditions at the WACA, Australian opener Aaron Finch has said his team would look to corner the Indians early on in the opening ODI on January 12.

Kohli first to hit 3 hundreds in consecutive innings as captain

Kohli first to hit 3 hundreds in consecutive innings as captain

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Lokesh Rahul put behind a failed debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to register a Test hundred in only his second Test as India ended Day 3 in the fourth and final Test against Australia on 342 for 5 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday. Promoted to open the innings with Murali Vijay, the Karnataka batsman scored 110 and with skipper Virat Kohli, who was unbeaten on 140, guided India to 342 for 5 at stumps. In the course of his knock, Kohli obliterated many milestones. Check them out.