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'He was a major factor in Australia's BGT win'

'He was a major factor in Australia's BGT win'

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2025

Not Cummins, not Starc, this bowler was the difference in the end for Australia, reckons Ravichandran Ashwin

Bumrah would be too hot to handle for Bradman: Gilly

Bumrah would be too hot to handle for Bradman: Gilly

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2025

'He would have f****** ripped on Bradman's pegs out in a matter of balls'

Cricketers Go Kite Flying!

Cricketers Go Kite Flying!

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2025

Indian and Irish cricketers flew kites to mark Makar Sankranti.

Reddy Climbs Tirupati Stairs On Knees

Reddy Climbs Tirupati Stairs On Knees

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2025

Nitish Kumar Reddy visited the Tirupati temple to give thanks for his standout show during the Border Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia.

BCCI Cracks Down On Players' Wives

BCCI Cracks Down On Players' Wives

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2025

For tournaments or series, which will be held for 45 days or more, the players' families will be allowed to accompany them for a maximum of only 14 days.

'Shubman Gill Frustrates Me'

'Shubman Gill Frustrates Me'

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2025

Shubman Gill has gone past the 50-run mark just once in his last 11 innings, failing in three successive series -- against Bangladesh, New Zealand and Australia.

Kapil Refuses To Acknowledge Yograj

Kapil Refuses To Acknowledge Yograj

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2025

Kapil Dev is known to be a soft spoken gentleman and on Monday, those very characteristics came to the fore when he was questioned by reporters over some claims made by former cricketer Yograj Singh.

Will Kuldeep gatecrash Varun, Bishnoi's party?

Will Kuldeep gatecrash Varun, Bishnoi's party?

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2025

According to Dainik Jagran, Kuldeep, who is currently at the NCA in Bengaluru, is likely to be fit by the end of this month, which could likely see him being named for the ODI series against England, which will begin on February 6.

'They Made You Pay Kohli Tax'

'They Made You Pay Kohli Tax'

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli faces SM ire over the price of bhutta served at his restaurant.

'If Kohli Didn't Like Anyone...'

'If Kohli Didn't Like Anyone...'

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2025

'A player would be thinking that he is going to the World Cup. But you shut the door on him.'

Why Rohit Wants To Stay Test Captain

Why Rohit Wants To Stay Test Captain

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma has expressed his desire to remain captain for a transitional period while urging the Board to continue their search for a new leader.

Shreyas Iyer named Punjab Kings captain for IPL 2025

Shreyas Iyer named Punjab Kings captain for IPL 2025

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2025

Shreyas Iyer, who captained Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL 2024 title last year, was bought by Punjab Kings for a whopping Rs 26.75 crore at the players' auctions.

Meet new BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

Meet new BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2025

A former cricketer, Devajit Saikia represented Assam in four first-class matches during the 1990s before transitioning to cricket administration.

Bangladesh leave out Shakib for Champions Trophy

Bangladesh leave out Shakib for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2025

Bangladesh will be without premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan for the ICC Champions Trophy after the veteran was excluded after getting suspended from bowling in all competitions.

Bumrah set to miss Champions Trophy group stage

Bumrah set to miss Champions Trophy group stage

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah, who is down with swelling in his back, is expected to make a full recovery by the first week of March.

SA20 is best tournament after IPL: Karthik

SA20 is best tournament after IPL: Karthik

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2025

'I've always wanted to play in a league outside India, and I believe I've chosen the best one. The quality of cricket and the support from the crowds here are amazing.'

Shami returns for England T20I series

Shami returns for England T20I series

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2025

Shami last played for India in the 2023 World Cup final in Ahmedabad after which he was sidelined because of an ankle injury which needed surgery.

'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.com   11 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.

Women's Ashes: Injuries, fitness issues in spotlight

Women's Ashes: Injuries, fitness issues in spotlight

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2025

Back from a long injury lay-off, on the eve of the Women's Ashes, Healy confirmed that she would be ready to take on the wicketkeeping duties.

Dravid turns 52: Harbhajan's message steals hearts

Dravid turns 52: Harbhajan's message steals hearts

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2025

The BCCI wished legendary cricketer Rahul Dravid on his 52nd birthday.