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Top Performer: Choudhary Steals Show

Top Performer: Choudhary Steals Show

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

His early strikes and SKY's catch put paid to any of Mumbai's efforts to script a solid comeback into the match.

Renowned writer Ved Mehta, who took India to Americans, passes away at 86

Renowned writer Ved Mehta, who took India to Americans, passes away at 86

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Born in pre-partition Lahore to a well-off Punjabi family in 1934, Mehta lost his eyesight when he was three years old to meningitis. He, however, did not let his impairment get in the way of a flourishing career or stop him from showcasing his literary prowess to the world.

Surreal: Natarajan on India debut

Surreal: Natarajan on India debut

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'It was a surreal experience to represent the country. Thanks to everyone for your wishes. Looking forward for more challenges.'

Agarwal hails this 'leader in the team' after RCB rout

Agarwal hails this 'leader in the team' after RCB rout

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Captain Mayank Agarwal hailed pacer Arshdeep Singh as the "leader in the team' after Punjab Kings demolished Royal Challengers Bangalore by 54 runs in the IPL match, at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, on Friday.

Boxing Day Test PIX: Australia thrash SA by innings and 182 runs to seal series

Boxing Day Test PIX: Australia thrash SA by innings and 182 runs to seal series

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between Australia and South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.

Turning Point: Russell triggers RCB collapse

Turning Point: Russell triggers RCB collapse

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

It was a disappointing performance by Royal Challengers Bangalore's batsmen as they crashed to a crushing nine wicket defeat at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Top Performer: Master Blaster Cummins

Top Performer: Master Blaster Cummins

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Pat Cummins played one of the most amazing knocks in T20 cricket as he blasted the Kolkata Knight Riders to a stunning five-wicket victory against the Mumbai Indians on Wednesday.

How Shaheen Afridi plotted Indian batters' dismissals

How Shaheen Afridi plotted Indian batters' dismissals

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'I had planned to dismiss Virat but he is the NO 1 player. There is no difference in the batting of Babar and Virat.'

This pace bowler is India's lucky charm...

This pace bowler is India's lucky charm...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Former coach Ravi Shastri hailed Thangarasu Natarajan as a death bowling specialist, saying the Indian team missed the left-arm pacer sorely during its T20 World Cup debacle in the UAE last year.

A New Yorker writes about a slum in Mumbai

A New Yorker writes about a slum in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Beyond The Beautiful Forevers provides a fascinating and horrifying glimpse into a world that is rarely written about. Rediff.com's P Rajendran reports on a New York event to promote Katherine Boo's much-acclaimed book about a slum in Mumbai.

'Suryakumar has gone from strength to strength'

'Suryakumar has gone from strength to strength'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Dugout can really be at ease when he is batting: Rohit on Suryakumar

Dhawan ready for challenging Chennai track

Dhawan ready for challenging Chennai track

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Dhawan also said that batting second at the Wankhede Stadium becomes easier because of the dew.

The New Yorkers who may be headed to the Oscars

The New Yorkers who may be headed to the Oscars

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

These Birds Walk is on the long list of documentaries to qualify for the Academy Awards. Filmmakers Omar Mullick and Bassam Tariq tell Aseem Chhabra their fascinating story.

The secret behind Shami's smashing T20 comeback...

The secret behind Shami's smashing T20 comeback...

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

He was not part of the T20 scheme of things for past one year but Mohammed Shami was "always ready" in his mind because of the communication between him and the team management.

Boxing Day Test PIX: Carey ton puts Australia in box seat

Boxing Day Test PIX: Carey ton puts Australia in box seat

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between Australia and South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

How pacer Avesh's 'slowers' worked in 4th Windies T20I

How pacer Avesh's 'slowers' worked in 4th Windies T20I

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Avesh Khan's redemption, after being whacked around the Caribbean grounds, has come about after slowing down his pace following skipper Rohit Sharma's advice.

Bumrah sends ominous signal ahead of Australia tour

Bumrah sends ominous signal ahead of Australia tour

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Bumrah dismissed India team mate Shikhar Dhawan with a swinging yorker and sent back rival captain Shreyas Iyer, Delhi's top-scorer Marcus Stoinis and Daniel Sams to claim 4-14 and the man-of-the-match award.

MI vs KKR: Top Performer: Boom Boom Bumrah

MI vs KKR: Top Performer: Boom Boom Bumrah

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Mumbai Indians pace ace Jasprit Bumrah was at his devastating best as he picked up his first five wicket IPL haul against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the D Y Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai on Monday, May 9, 2022.

Made conscious effort to bat at swift pace but..., says Kohli

Made conscious effort to bat at swift pace but..., says Kohli

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Having found his mojo back after a prolonged lean patch, Kohli was at his attacking best but slowing down cost him and India 20-25 runs.

PIX: McCoy takes six as West Indies beat India by five wickets

PIX: McCoy takes six as West Indies beat India by five wickets

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Images from the first T20 International between India and the West Indies, in Basetterre, St Kitts, on Monday.

De Kock's 50, bowlers take LSG closer to playoff berth with crushing victory over KKR

De Kock's 50, bowlers take LSG closer to playoff berth with crushing victory over KKR

Rediff.com8 May 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders in Pune on Saturday.

Imran surprises Oppn, but pushes Pak into political uncertainty

Imran surprises Oppn, but pushes Pak into political uncertainty

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Khan, who faced his toughest political test since assuming office in 2018 due to defections in his party and cracks in the ruling coalition, in a surprise announcement during an address to the nation on Sunday said he had advised the president to 'dissolve assemblies'.

No-trust vote: Imran faces risk of being run out as allies desert

No-trust vote: Imran faces risk of being run out as allies desert

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Two of his allied parties also withdrew their support and joined the ranks of the rejuvenated Opposition.

Top Performers: Bumrah, Kishan, David

Top Performers: Bumrah, Kishan, David

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Had it not been for Kishan's free-flowing batting up front and then David's smashing sixes all over the park, MI would not have knocked out DC.

Meet the first American to play in the IPL

Meet the first American to play in the IPL

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Ali Khan was part of the Trinbago Knight Riders who won this year's Caribbean Premier League.

Asia Cup: Will India field this team against Pakistan?

Asia Cup: Will India field this team against Pakistan?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

It will be interesting to see who among the three -- Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda and Dinesh Karthik -- are picked for the two slots in the middle order.

How India bowlers decimated England batting

How India bowlers decimated England batting

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Chasing 368 for victory, England were all out for 210 with Haseeb Hameed (63) and Rory Burns (50) hitting half-centuries.

Hardik's hit wicket sets off meme fest

Hardik's hit wicket sets off meme fest

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Hardik Pandya was dismissed hit wicket off Andre Russell.

T20 WC: Australia survive Afghanistan scare to keep slim semis hopes alive

T20 WC: Australia survive Afghanistan scare to keep slim semis hopes alive

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Australia and Afghanistan in Adelaide on Friday.

Images: Hat-trick man Malinga destroys Kenya with yorkers

Images: Hat-trick man Malinga destroys Kenya with yorkers

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Images from the World Cup match between Kenya and Sri Lanka played in Colombo on Tuesday.

Brooklyn shooting: NY Police identifies 'person of interest'

Brooklyn shooting: NY Police identifies 'person of interest'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The police department has a description of the suspect and a person of interest is being sought by police, according to New York Police Department Commissioner Keechant Sewell.

'India is China's prime military target'

'India is China's prime military target'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

'On the LAC, China can undertake military action at any place with much fewer resources. It can do 'salami slicing'.'

KKR-LSG: Top Performer: Avesh Khan

KKR-LSG: Top Performer: Avesh Khan

Rediff.com8 May 2022

With final figures of 3-19 including a maiden wicket, Avesh had the all-important scalp of in-form Andre Russell.

We like to be unpredictable: Rahul

We like to be unpredictable: Rahul

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

LSG skipper praised Marcus Stoinis for his excellent innings. Stoinis smashed 38 not out in just 17 runs.

Why Is Kohli Angry?

Why Is Kohli Angry?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

The Royal Challengers Bangalore were almost on the verge of defeating the Mumbai Indians at the MCA stadium in Pune on Saturday night when...

Warner praises Bumrah despite taking him to cleaners

Warner praises Bumrah despite taking him to cleaners

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'His (Bumrah's) bouncers surprise you, his yorkers surprise you and then when he bowls the change-up it's very, very difficult, it's like when Lasith Malinga at his prime, he bowled 140kmph and swung them'

'Mad' Wagner lauded for bowling with broken toes

'Mad' Wagner lauded for bowling with broken toes

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Home captain Williamson also praised the "special effort from" team man Wagner.

4 Moments That Gave Australia Victory

4 Moments That Gave Australia Victory

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

With Afridi ready to bowl his toe-crushing yorkers, what could go wrong for Pakistan?

PIX: Axar, Ashwin lead India's fightback after Lyon's five-for

PIX: Axar, Ashwin lead India's fightback after Lyon's five-for

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia, at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi, on Friday.

Turning Point: Prasidh Krishna's Wicket Maiden

Turning Point: Prasidh Krishna's Wicket Maiden

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Some smart variations from Prasidh resulted in three more dot balls and in the process, a rarest of rare feats in T20 cricket -- a wicket maiden.