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Khawaja backs axed journalist over Gaza stance

Khawaja backs axed journalist over Gaza stance

Rediff.com1 days ago

Usman Khawaja has condemned a radio station's decision to drop cricket journalist Peter Lalor from its coverage of the Sri Lanka Test series over social media posts related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Konstas heads home but not out of Test team's plans

Konstas heads home but not out of Test team's plans

Rediff.com1 days ago

Konstas heads home but not out of Test team's plans

7 Most Beautiful Cities In The World

7 Most Beautiful Cities In The World

Rediff.com7 days ago

Travel + Leisure magazine has released their 2025 list of the loveliest cities in the world. Here are 7 of them.

2-tier Test format before India's tour of England?

2-tier Test format before India's tour of England?

Rediff.com2 days ago

The push for a two-tier system gained traction following Australia's blockbuster series against India, which set attendance records.

Super Smith reaches more than one landmark in Galle!

Super Smith reaches more than one landmark in Galle!

Rediff.com6 days ago

After seeing a lifeline fall his way, Smith never looked back and went on to complete his 35th Test ton.

Is Gavaskar Why Rohit Failed In Australia?

Is Gavaskar Why Rohit Failed In Australia?

Rediff.com7 days ago

An angry Rohit complained about Gavaskar being 'too negative' about his form in Australia, claiming that external pressure impacted his focus!

Gavaskar Slams Rohit, Iyer...

Gavaskar Slams Rohit, Iyer...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'The dismissal of Mumbai's Test batters once again brought to the fore the perils of the all-out aggressive mode of batting that is nowadays thought of as being central to run-making.'

Can Aleksandrovich take Indian javelin stars to new heights?

Can Aleksandrovich take Indian javelin stars to new heights?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Aleksandrovich boasts an impressive career, with a personal best throw of 92.61m, a Russian national record set in Sheffield in 2002.

Owen's fastest ton powers Hurricanes to 1st BBL title

Owen's fastest ton powers Hurricanes to 1st BBL title

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Mitch Owen blasted the Big Bash League's equal-fastest hundred on Monday to deliver Hobart Hurricanes their first T20 title

'It Will Be A Miracle If Bumrah...'

'It Will Be A Miracle If Bumrah...'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah is facing mounting doubts about his availability for the Champions Trophy 2025, set to begin on February 19.

Double play run-outs: BBL eyes radical rule changes

Double play run-outs: BBL eyes radical rule changes

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

One of the proposed changes is the 'double-play run-out' rule, which would allow fielding teams to dismiss two batters in a single delivery if both are out of their crease and the bails are removed at both ends.

Like father, like son: Rocky Flintoff scores big for England

Like father, like son: Rocky Flintoff scores big for England

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Flintoff's 16-year-old son Rocky hits maiden ton for England Lions

Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Clarke inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

He reserved his best for the longest format in which he amassed 28 hundreds including a memorable 329 against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Injured Akash Deep sidelined for Sydney Test

Injured Akash Deep sidelined for Sydney Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Gambhir said the playing XI would be decided after taking a look at the pitch.

Why Shami was not included in Playing XI for 1st T20I

Why Shami was not included in Playing XI for 1st T20I

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'A good headache (playing XI selection), we want to stick to our strengths.'

Rain threat looms large over Sydney Test

Rain threat looms large over Sydney Test

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

According to the Australian Government's Bureau of Meteorology, rain is set to disrupt three days of the Test match.

Carey backs Starc to win fitness race for Sydney Test

Carey backs Starc to win fitness race for Sydney Test

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey has backed Mitchell Starc to be ready for the decisive fifth and final Test of the series against India when it starts in Sydney on Friday despite doubts over the fast bowler's fitness.

CT exclusion: 'Hurt' Suryakumar says...

CT exclusion: 'Hurt' Suryakumar says...

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

He said Jasprit Bumrah and comeback-man Mohammed Shami are a "lethal combination" for any rival if they are fit for the Champions Trophy.

Mandhana inches closer to top spot in ODI rankings

Mandhana inches closer to top spot in ODI rankings

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

India opener Smriti Mandhana has climbed to the second spot in the latest ICC women's ODI batting rankings following a stellar series against Ireland.

Mandhana inches closer to top spot in ODI rankings

Mandhana inches closer to top spot in ODI rankings

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

India opener Smriti Mandhana has climbed to the second spot in the latest ICC women's ODI batting rankings following a stellar series against Ireland.

Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer

Australia head to Sydney with New Year cheer

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Australia's bowling was of the highest quality on the final day and there were positives in the batting, too, throughout the third Test in Melbourne.

After 12 years, Kohli returns to Ranji Trophy

After 12 years, Kohli returns to Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Indian superstar Virat Kohli will play his first Ranji Trophy game since 2012 after making himself available for Delhi's tie against Railways scheduled from January 30.

India have missed a trick by dropping Siraj for CT: Pathan

India have missed a trick by dropping Siraj for CT: Pathan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Shami has been chosen in India's white-ball rubber squad against England consisting five T20Is and three ODIs which will act as a build up to the Champions Trophy next month, where the team's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's inclusion is subject to fitness.

Will Smith be fit in time for SL tour?

Will Smith be fit in time for SL tour?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

If Smith is ruled out, then the left-hand batter Travis Head will lead the squad as he is the vice-captain of the side.

Champions Trophy: India face anxious wait on Bumrah

Champions Trophy: India face anxious wait on Bumrah

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

India face an anxious wait as Jasprit Bumrah's fitness status will only be confirmed in the first week of February.

'SKY could have been the X-factor in Champions Trophy'

'SKY could have been the X-factor in Champions Trophy'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

Former India all-rounder Suresh Raina feels middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav will be sorely missed in the upcoming Champions Trophy, as he could have provided the 'X-factor' in Dubai, where Rohit Sharma's side will play all its matches.

After 11 years, Kohli returns to Ranji... but...

After 11 years, Kohli returns to Ranji... but...

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli has been named in Delhi's 22-member provisional squad for their next Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra in Rajkot but doubts remain about his participation after it came to light that he is nursing a niggle.

Will selectors take a chance on Bumrah for CT?

Will selectors take a chance on Bumrah for CT?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

In-form Karun Nair's career could see a resurrection.

Rohit Practices Hard For Champions Trophy

Rohit Practices Hard For Champions Trophy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Rohit can be seen working extensively on his batting, unleashing his signature shots including the trademark pull shots, the drives through the off-side and the straight lofted shots among others.

Gambhir Blames Sarfaraz For Dressing Room Leaks

Gambhir Blames Sarfaraz For Dressing Room Leaks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

While Gautam Gambhir's anger at the leaks is understandable, blaming Sarfaraz Khan without concrete proof seems premature and unnecessary.

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

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

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

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

How And Why India Lost The Sydney Test

How And Why India Lost The Sydney Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

The seeds of India's defeat were sown in Melbourne, where Bumrah had to bowl 53.2 overs -- 24.4 in the second innings on the back of 28.4 in the first innings. With just three days to recover, that was an inhuman burden on a bowler who had bowled 151 overs in this series.

Bumrah would be too hot to handle for Bradman: Gilly

Bumrah would be too hot to handle for Bradman: Gilly

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

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

How many captains have done that?: Yuvraj defends Rohit

How many captains have done that?: Yuvraj defends Rohit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Former India batter Yuvraj Singh believes players struggling for form should return to domestic cricket, regardless of their national team stature, amid the debate over Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing Ranji Trophy.

Under-fire Rohit hits the nets with Mumbai Ranji team

Under-fire Rohit hits the nets with Mumbai Ranji team

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma practised with the Mumbai team at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

10,000-run milestone a different beast: Smith

10,000-run milestone a different beast: Smith

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Australian batsman Steve Smith narrowly missed reaching the 10,000-run milestone in Test cricket during the final match against India in Sydney. He acknowledges the significance of the milestone, describing it as "a different beast." Smith's pursuit of the landmark weighed heavily on his mind during the match, and he even joked about associating the number 38 (the runs he needed) with teammate Josh Hazlewood, whose jersey number is 38. Despite falling short, Smith remains hopeful of achieving the milestone on the first day of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.

Will Rohit play Mumbai's next Ranji match?

Will Rohit play Mumbai's next Ranji match?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma last played for Mumbai way back in 2015 against Uttar Pradesh.

'No rift between Gambhir and Rohit'

'No rift between Gambhir and Rohit'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Amid his poor run, there was also speculation that he had developed serious differences with Gambhir and that there was dissension in the dressing room due to the poor performance of him and other senior batters, including Virat Kohli.

Give Bumrah time as captain, says Kapil Dev

Give Bumrah time as captain, says Kapil Dev

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Kapil Dev, who led India to the 1983 World Cup title, said Jasprit Bumrah should be given a long stint to prove himself as Test captain.

IOC to replace Gary Hall's 10 Olympic medals lost in LA fire

IOC to replace Gary Hall's 10 Olympic medals lost in LA fire

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

American former swimmer Gary Hall Jr. is set to receive replicas of the 10 Olympic medals he lost in the Los Angeles wildfires that destroyed his home.

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