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When The World Fell In Love

When The World Fell In Love

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Here's looking at how the world celebrated the day of love!

Sunrisers seal back-to-back titles in SA20 thriller

Sunrisers seal back-to-back titles in SA20 thriller

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Sunrisers Eastern Cape completed back-to-back title success in the SA20 with a thumping 89-run victory over Durban Super Giants

MCC Committee recommends at least 3-match Test series

MCC Committee recommends at least 3-match Test series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A minimum of three-match Test series and the home team footing the bill of the visiting side in a bilateral contest are some of the recommendations made by the MCC's World Cricket Committee.

How 'fantastic' Bumrah has taken the pitch out of equation

How 'fantastic' Bumrah has taken the pitch out of equation

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

With his unconventional action, toe-crushing yorkers and disconcerting pace, India's Jasprit Bumrah has taken the pitch out of equation on his way to acquiring legendary status, says fast-bowling great Dale Steyn.

'Kohli spat at me, apologised after AB de Villiers confronted him'

'Kohli spat at me, apologised after AB de Villiers confronted him'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Former South Africa skipper Dean Elgar has claimed that star India batter Virat Kohli "spat at him" during a Test match and apologised two years later after being confronted by his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate AB de Villiers.

'Kohli under lot of pressure this IPL'

'Kohli under lot of pressure this IPL'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'He started the campaign really well in the IPL and he needs some support. He's not going to score runs on every occasion.'

Hockey: India play out 2-2 draw against France

Hockey: India play out 2-2 draw against France

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The Indian men's hockey team failed to live up to its expectations after a bright start to draw 2-2 against France in its second game of the Four-Nation Tournament in Cape Town on Wednesday.

India aims for consistency, not 'unbeatable' status

India aims for consistency, not 'unbeatable' status

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The first Test between India and England will start in Hyderabad from Thursday, and Rohit said his primary focus is the strategies of his side.

Kallis questions batter's lack of patience

Kallis questions batter's lack of patience

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Has the philosophy of Test match changed with batters becoming tad too aggressive?

Newlands pitch avoid severe sanction after ICC 'unsatisfactory' rating

Newlands pitch avoid severe sanction after ICC 'unsatisfactory' rating

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The Newlands contest lasted 642 balls with India registering a series-levelling victory in the shortest ever Test

Katrina Enjoys 'Dilli Ki Sardi'

Katrina Enjoys 'Dilli Ki Sardi'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Nimrat gets back to work... Sanjana takes a break... Sobhita finds peace...

'WTC has made it worse for Test cricket'

'WTC has made it worse for Test cricket'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'It's been a slow moving car crash up to now and now it's kind of like, bang -- impact has been made.'

How does Livingstone balance playing for leagues and English white-ball commitments?

How does Livingstone balance playing for leagues and English white-ball commitments?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

He is an acclaimed T20 freelancer but white ball commitments for England is still a priority for Liam Livingstone, one of the world's most destructive batters in the shortest format.

Federer and Nadal to attempt world record in Cape Town

Federer and Nadal to attempt world record in Cape Town

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will attempt to set a world record for attendance at a tennis match, with the help of some celebrity guests, when they play an exhibition game in Cape Town in February.

Will aggressive Warner make a good coach?

Will aggressive Warner make a good coach?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

David Warner has expressed his ambition to take up coaching in future.

'India one of the best travelling teams at present'

'India one of the best travelling teams at present'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin said India have produced excellent results, especially in Test cricket, around the world in the last few years.

Australia overtake India to take top spot on WTC table

Australia overtake India to take top spot on WTC table

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Australia, following their eight-wicket win in the third and final Test against Pakistan at Sydney are on 56.25 percentage points and have pushed India to the second spot in the latest WTC standings issued by ICC on Saturday.

Australia are World No 1 Test team

Australia are World No 1 Test team

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

In the previous update, India had more points in their kitty despite being tied with Australia at 118 rating points each.

'I think it is unfair to blame everything on him'

'I think it is unfair to blame everything on him'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

'I fear Shardul Thakur will have to wait a while to play his next Test match. They will have to look at his bowling. It is not that he scored 40-50 with the bat either. He might not play a Test match for a while now as India will find other ways of strengthening their batting.'

'Mental shift' turned things around in 2nd Test: KL Rahul

'Mental shift' turned things around in 2nd Test: KL Rahul

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

India didn't have "extra fire" in the lost opening Test against South Africa but a "mental shift" turned things around, said KL Rahul after the visitors won the second game to level the two-match rubber in Cape Town.

How skipper Rohit Sharma helped Jaiswal through a 'challenging' series

How skipper Rohit Sharma helped Jaiswal through a 'challenging' series

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal has no qualms in admitting that the South Africa series was a challenging one and said it was India skipper Rohit Sharma, who helped him maintain a positive mindset.

Win Gives India 12 Points In WTC25 Race

Win Gives India 12 Points In WTC25 Race

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

After the win in their opening match of the series, South Africa led the WTC25 rankings, but the loss in the second Test meant their win percentage fell down to 50%, the same as New Zealand, Australia, and Bangladesh.

Kohli, Rohit's Farewell Gifts For Elgar

Kohli, Rohit's Farewell Gifts For Elgar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma showed their respect for the retiring Dean Elgar by presenting him with autographed India jerseys.

One of our best Test victories: Rohit

One of our best Test victories: Rohit

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Captain Rohit Sharma rates the seven-wicket victory in the Cape Town Test as one of India's 'best victories'.

India unfairly criticised for pitches says Rohit

India unfairly criticised for pitches says Rohit

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

There should be a review of how pitches are rated with India receiving undue criticism according to Test captain Rohit Sharma.

PHOTOS: India make short work of SA at Newlands

PHOTOS: India make short work of SA at Newlands

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

There will be plenty of scrutiny of the Newlands pitch with the match completed in 642 balls, the shortest ever test in which there has been a winner, beating Australia's 656-ball victory over South Africa in 1932.

The Shortest Test Match In History!

The Shortest Test Match In History!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The India-South Africa Test, which lasted just 642 deliveries, is the shortest ever in the history of Test cricket in terms of balls bowled.

23 wickets to start 2024! Records tumble on chaotic Day One

23 wickets to start 2024! Records tumble on chaotic Day One

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

During an action-packed day one of second Test between India and South Africa, a total of 23 wickets fell, which is the second highest number of wickets falling on day one of a Test.

South Africa captain Elgar confident of defending '100'

South Africa captain Elgar confident of defending '100'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

South Africa will fancy their chances of victory if they can set India a target of 100 or more.

Surprised that South Africa chose to bat first: Gavaskar

Surprised that South Africa chose to bat first: Gavaskar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Dean Elgar's decision backfired as South Africa were bundled out for 55 in their first innings.

PHOTOS: Siraj's Six To Savour!

PHOTOS: Siraj's Six To Savour!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Mohammed Siraj's 6/15 is the third best bowling figures by an Indian bowler in South Africa.

Kohli back in top 10 of ICC Test rankings

Kohli back in top 10 of ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Virat Kohli advanced four slots to ninth position after scores of 38 and 76 in the first Test against South Africa.

Will Bumrah Bowl Spin Now?!

Will Bumrah Bowl Spin Now?!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Ashwin appeared to impart some of his off-spin expertise to Bumrah, who playfully bowled a few deliveries while emulating the renowned spinner's style.

T20 WC selection headache for India: Agarkar likely to speak to Rohit, Kohli

T20 WC selection headache for India: Agarkar likely to speak to Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will have some sleepless nights before selecting the squad for T20s against Afghanistan with veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli keen to play the World Cup in June.

Spinners will play key role in upcoming T20 World Cup: Maharaj

Spinners will play key role in upcoming T20 World Cup: Maharaj

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

South Africa's premier left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj is confident that slow bowlers will play a vital role on flat decks expected to be on offer during the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas in June.

Team India's Rigorous Training Session

Team India's Rigorous Training Session

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Team India is in Cape Town intensively preparing for the match at Newlands, which begins on Wednesday. In a rigorous training session, players exhibited resilience, showcasing their determination to bounce back.

Kohli's special net prep to tackle Nandre Burger

Kohli's special net prep to tackle Nandre Burger

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Kohli is known to come to nets with specific purpose and on Monday, it seemed he wanted to extensively bat against a left-arm pacer.

How Tendulkar aced SA conditions

How Tendulkar aced SA conditions

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Ahead of the 2nd and final Test in Cape Town, Donald has a pro-tip for the visiting team batters.

Virat Kohli can't get enough of Cape Town and Anushka Sharma!

Virat Kohli can't get enough of Cape Town and Anushka Sharma!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Kohli and Team India are already in South Africa for the first Test in Cape Town starting Friday.

Gill is playing too aggressively in Test cricket: Gavaskar

Gill is playing too aggressively in Test cricket: Gavaskar

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Gavaskar hoped that Gill would find his range sooner than later.