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ICC WC PIX: South Africa steamroll Australia to continue winning run

ICC WC PIX: South Africa steamroll Australia to continue winning run

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Images from the World Cup 2023 match between Australia and South Africa.

Top Performers: PBKS Openers, Ellis Dazzle

Top Performers: PBKS Openers, Ellis Dazzle

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Prabhsimran Singh and Shikhar Dhawan put up a match-winning stand, while Nathan Ellis pocketed a four-wicket haul in Punjab Kings five-run win over the Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match in Guwahati.

WPL Photos: Devine hits blistering 99 as RCB clinch second win

WPL Photos: Devine hits blistering 99 as RCB clinch second win

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Sophie Devine fell just one short of her century as Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Gujarat Giants to clinch their second WPL win on the trot.

Kohli, Du Plessis Destroy MI

Kohli, Du Plessis Destroy MI

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis lit up the M Chinnaswamy stadium as guided Royal Challengers Bangalore to a cracking win over Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2023 opener.

World Cup PIX: India demolish Pakistan to go top

World Cup PIX: India demolish Pakistan to go top

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC Men's ODI World Cup match between India and Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday, October 14.

Camp in NCA: BCCI summons youngsters, including Arjun Tendulkar

Camp in NCA: BCCI summons youngsters, including Arjun Tendulkar

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

BCCI has summoned 20 potential all-rounders for a near three-week camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.

Can You Watch So Many OTT Shows This Week?

Can You Watch So Many OTT Shows This Week?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

You'll need an extra pair of eyes for the content flood on OTT this week.

Top Performers: Raza, Curran Dazzle

Top Performers: Raza, Curran Dazzle

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings stand-in skipper Sam Curran and Sikandar Raza posted notable performances as the visitors clinched a thrilling win over the Lucknow Super Giants.

IPL: Punjab Kings need big win vs Delhi to stay alive

IPL: Punjab Kings need big win vs Delhi to stay alive

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Punjab Kings need a big win to keep their IPL 2023 Play-Off hopes alive against wooden spooners Delhi Capitals.

Team India change hotel in Delhi; Kohli not with squad

Team India change hotel in Delhi; Kohli not with squad

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Indian team, set to play the second Test against Australia from Friday, had to switch hotels in New Delhi.

Better batting track at Motera a chance for Ishan Kishan?

Better batting track at Motera a chance for Ishan Kishan?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

With KS Bharat putting up unimpressive displays and Motera providing a good batting track, it might be the perfect opportunity for Ishan Kishan to find a place in the team.

Focus on batters as India aim to seal ODI series vs West Indies

Focus on batters as India aim to seal ODI series vs West Indies

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

India will aim to take an unassailable lead in the three-match series when it faces a below-par West Indies in the second ODI, in Barbados, on Saturday.

'Dhoni's knee has not been 100% & he's trying to get through best as he can'

'Dhoni's knee has not been 100% & he's trying to get through best as he can'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Ahead of Chennai Super Kings final league game of the season, batting coach Mike Hussey said MSD's knee has been troubling him throughout the season.

Vote For Natasa's Best Bridal Look

Vote For Natasa's Best Bridal Look

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Natasa delivered memorable wedding day style, radiating elegance in designer outfits that made headlines. Which of these looks are your favourite?

IPL: Laggards Delhi face Punjab in battle of survival

IPL: Laggards Delhi face Punjab in battle of survival

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Delhi Capitals will expect a more purposeful approach from its Indian batting unit as it plays for pride against Punjab Kings.

IPL PIX: Gill shines as Gujarat down CSK in opener

IPL PIX: Gill shines as Gujarat down CSK in opener

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Defending champions Gujarat Titans opened their title-defence with a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2023 opener.

IPL: Delhi Capitals set for another pace test vs Rajasthan Royals

IPL: Delhi Capitals set for another pace test vs Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Mark Wood and Alzarri Joseph scarred the likes of Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan in Delhi's line-up in the first two games. Now, when these talented but low on confidence willow wielders face an attack comprising Trent Boult, KM Asif and Jason Holder they will have to negotiate speeds of mid-130 kmph.

SKY displaces Pakistan batter to achieve amazing feat!

SKY displaces Pakistan batter to achieve amazing feat!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

India's Suryakumar Yadav took over the No. 1 slot from Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan, who was atop the scoring charts with 825 runs from 19 innings, and a superb average of 51.56.

'I Liked Bossing Fawad Khan'

'I Liked Bossing Fawad Khan'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'Fawad wants to take my place as president of the bank in a fictional country.' 'That way I got to tell one of the most talented actors in Pakistan what to do all the time.' 'I enjoyed that.'

Brazil's answer to cricket bat shortage? Make their own!

Brazil's answer to cricket bat shortage? Make their own!

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The answers are now in the hands of young cricketers in Pocos de Caldas, a small city in central Brazil that is the home of Brazilian cricket.

Delhi Capitals look to corner under-pressure Rahul's LSG

Delhi Capitals look to corner under-pressure Rahul's LSG

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Neither DC nor LSG look like outfits that give you the vibe of a champion side

IPL 2023: Its Dhoni vs Hardik as both teams fret on 'Impact Players'

IPL 2023: Its Dhoni vs Hardik as both teams fret on 'Impact Players'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

IPL 2023 will be very different from earlier ones with the 'Impact Player' rule coming into play for the first time.

'Virat Kohli is a genius with the willow in hand'

'Virat Kohli is a genius with the willow in hand'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Excited about his county team's practice match against a star-studded Indian team, Leicestershire's Irish import Niall O'Brien says Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men can destroy, dazzle and intrigue their rivals all at the same time.

PIX! Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar star as MI down PBKS

PIX! Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar star as MI down PBKS

Rediff.com4 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali on Wednesday.

Focus on batters as India aim to bounce back in Ahmedabad

Focus on batters as India aim to bounce back in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

India's batting megastars will be desperate to clear the cobwebs from their head in pursuit of a second successive World Test Championship final berth as they take on Australia in the series-deciding fourth Test in Ahmedabad from Thursday.

How India were made to 'work really hard' for victory

How India were made to 'work really hard' for victory

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

India captain KL Rahul admitted that his team was made to really work hard by Bangladesh to register a comprehensive 188-run win in the first Test of the two-match series in Chattogram on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Mirpur Test set for a thrilling finish

PHOTOS: Mirpur Test set for a thrilling finish

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Images from Day 3 of the second and final Test between Bangladesh and India in Dhaka, Mirpur on Saturday.

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.

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

As Sachin turns 50, Rediff brings you 50 fascinating facts about the God of Cricket.

IPL turns 'Sweet 16'! The driving force of the glitzy league

IPL turns 'Sweet 16'! The driving force of the glitzy league

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

As the 16th edition of the glitzy Indian Premier League is set to unfold, let's take a look at the driving force of the T20 league and what's in store in this edition.

PHOTOS: Pant, Shreyas put India in command on Day 2

PHOTOS: Pant, Shreyas put India in command on Day 2

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer combined in a rollicking 159-run partnership to help India wrest back control of the second Test against Bangladesh.

Arshdeep looks better than Umran at nets

Arshdeep looks better than Umran at nets

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

If push comes to shove, Arshdeep looks a better bet than Umran.

India's Powerplay batting in focus in must-win 2nd NZ ODI

India's Powerplay batting in focus in must-win 2nd NZ ODI

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

India will expect a better approach from skipper Shikhar Dhawan and young Shubman Gill in the Powerplay overs when the team clashes with New Zealand in a do-or-die second One-Day International, in Hamilton, on Sunday.

Asia Cup: How India's top order has fared against Pak

Asia Cup: How India's top order has fared against Pak

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

India will take on Pakistan for the second time in a span of 10 days, as they begin their campaign in the Super-four of the Asia Cup on Sunday.

'Mental strain' of leading India taking toll on Rohit?

'Mental strain' of leading India taking toll on Rohit?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Rohit has not been at his best with the bat and Smith wondered if it has to do with him leading the country across formats.

Jasprit Bumrah named vice-captain for Johannesburg Test

Jasprit Bumrah named vice-captain for Johannesburg Test

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The move was widely seen as an acknowledgement for his all-format consistency over the years.

Ind vs Aus: Harshal, Chahal's form in focus in decider

Ind vs Aus: Harshal, Chahal's form in focus in decider

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

India will need their bowlers, especially Harshal and Chahal, to overcome their struggles ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Chappell likens Kohli knock vs Pak to Bhagvad Gita

Chappell likens Kohli knock vs Pak to Bhagvad Gita

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

'Kohli is the most complete Indian batsman of my time. Only the greatest of champions has the courage and the intelligence to transport their imagination beyond the mortal plane. Kohli has that. Perhaps only Tiger Pataudi has come close to transcending a similar stratosphere'

Cricketers who broke their century drought in 2022

Cricketers who broke their century drought in 2022

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Let us look at the batters who finally managed to hit three figures after a prolonged period of time.

A coach and a friend explain SKY's phenomenal transformation

A coach and a friend explain SKY's phenomenal transformation

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Suryakumay Yadav has become the toast of Indian cricket