News for 'ICC Cricket Hall of Famer'

Sunil Gavaskar inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Sunil Gavaskar inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on Wednesday in Dubai, when he received his commemorative cap from fellow-Hall of Famer and team-mate Kapil Dev.

Ponting inducted into ICC 'Hall of Fame'

Ponting inducted into ICC 'Hall of Fame'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Ponting received his commemorative cap from compatriot ICC Cricket Hall of Famer Glenn McGrath during the tea break

Kapil Dev inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Kapil Dev inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Former India captain and legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev was inducted into the Cricket Hall of Fame at a ceremony held at the ICC headquarters in Dubai.

Indian cricket legend Neetu David joins ICC Hall of Fame

Indian cricket legend Neetu David joins ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

David, the current chairman of selectors for Indian women's team, enters the ICC Hall of Fame a year after the induction of former captain Diana Edulji.

Windies bowling great Wes Hall inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Windies bowling great Wes Hall inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Hall is the fourth cricketer this year to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame after Betty Wilson, Anil Kumble and Martin Crowe, who were inducted earlier this year during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup.

Sthalekar, Abbas and Kallis inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Sthalekar, Abbas and Kallis inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

'Never in my wildest dreams did I believe that I would ever get to join such an illustrious group of players'

Waqar, Gilchrist to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Waqar, Gilchrist to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis and ex-Australia wicketkepeer Adam Gilchrist will be inducted into the ICC's Hall of Fame next week.

Hall of Famer Abbas wants to inspires next gen

Hall of Famer Abbas wants to inspires next gen

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Hailed as the 'Asian Bradman', former Pakistan captain Abbas was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame alongside legendary South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis and former Australian captain Lisa Sthalekar.

How criticism inspired Harman & Co past 'chokers tag'

How criticism inspired Harman & Co past 'chokers tag'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

When there was constant criticism, Harman and Smriti kept the team together: Neetu David

SEE: 'Thala' Dhoni rings in his birthday with friends

SEE: 'Thala' Dhoni rings in his birthday with friends

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Here's wishing the OG 'Captain Fantastic' a very Happy Birthday.

Jayawardena, Pollock to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Jayawardena, Pollock to be inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Sri Lankan great Mahela Jayawardena, former South Africa all-rounder Shaun Pollock and ex England batter Janette Brittin will be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame before the T20 World Cup final gets underway here on Sunday.

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Vinoo Mankad, Sangakkara inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'Vinoo Mankad's legacy has been to tell the aspiring Indian cricketer to believe in oneself. He was a great proponent of self-belief. He was the one who kept saying to me that you need to keep scoring runs and keep at it. When you get a 100, let that be the knock on the selector's door.'

Akram, Miandad to conduct online sessions for Pakistan cricketers

Akram, Miandad to conduct online sessions for Pakistan cricketers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday said that former greats like Javed Miandad and Wasim Akram will be holding online sessions with current and emerging cricketers in Pakistan to help them remain focused in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown. These sessions have been arranged by the Pakistan national men's cricket team management in collaboration with the International Cricket Operations Department as they are looking at innovative ideas to ensure its elite players and future prospects remain connected with the game.

I've never seen anything like it: Cook on England's 'Bazball'

I've never seen anything like it: Cook on England's 'Bazball'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Speaking to ICC in an interview, Cook said that the game has certainly made a big jump in regards to what is possible in Tests.

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Hasaranga, Gardner win ICC 'Player of the Month' award

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Brook, Gardner named ICC Players of the Month

Cricket Buzz: New shirt sponsor for Australia after ball tampering scandal

Cricket Buzz: New shirt sponsor for Australia after ball tampering scandal

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Cricket Australia have signed a four-year agreement with energy provider Alinta Energy, potentially laying to rest concerns over a financial fallout from the ball-tampering scandal in March.

'Crowe was a deep and innovative thinker of the game'

'Crowe was a deep and innovative thinker of the game'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

In a statement, ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said Crowe was a true legend of the game who had earned the admiration and respect of millions of cricket fans across the globe with his stylish stroke-play and strong-minded determination.

Brook pips Jadeja to win ICC Player of Month Award

Brook pips Jadeja to win ICC Player of Month Award

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

England's Harry Brook bagged his second player of the month award after his exploits in New Zealand Test series,

Ponting has high praise for Kiwis

Ponting has high praise for Kiwis

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'They haven't done a lot wrong. That's without some of their stars actually performing in that final.'

Harmanpreet Kaur first Indian to win ICC women's player of month

Harmanpreet Kaur first Indian to win ICC women's player of month

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India's inspirational captain Harmanpreet Kaur claimed the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for September 2022.

Bumrah made Aussie top-order batters look silly: Ponting

Bumrah made Aussie top-order batters look silly: Ponting

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Bumrah finished as the leading wicket-taker with an incredible tally though India lost the series 1-3 after the six-wicket defeat in the fifth Test at the SCG

'He flustered India, there's no doubt about that'

'He flustered India, there's no doubt about that'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri advice to Konstas was to focus on his "strengths".

PIX: England cricket team receives WWE championship title

PIX: England cricket team receives WWE championship title

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The custom WWE Championship Title will remain with the ECB as a permanent fixture at Lord's.

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Shubman Gill named ICC Men's Player of January

India retains ICC Test Championship mace

India retains ICC Test Championship mace

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

India retained the ICC Test Championship mace and also won a cash award of US$ one million for holding on to the top position in the Test Team rankings on the annual April 1 cut-off date.

Is South Africa's DeVilliers most valuable modern day cricketer?

Is South Africa's DeVilliers most valuable modern day cricketer?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

"He's so inventive ... he can play a touch game or a power game. Then, he can also keep wickets. I think he's the most valuable cricketer around," reckons former Australian great Adam Gilchrist.

'Your legacy in the cricket world will forever inspire'

'Your legacy in the cricket world will forever inspire'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Even as a commentator, Bedi continued to rail against spinners with dodgy bowling action and called chucking a bigger threat than illegal betting.

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

ICC Hall of Famer and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting feels that batter Cameron Bancroft is leading the race to succeed David Warner and Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia's Test batting.

Ponting predicts India's downfall in BGT

Ponting predicts India's downfall in BGT

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Former skipper Ricky Ponting predicted that the Baggy Greens will dominate the Rohit Sharma-led side in the five-match series.

ICC to replace 'batsman' with 'batter' from T20 World Cup

ICC to replace 'batsman' with 'batter' from T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The International Cricket Council on Thursday decided to replace 'batsman' with gender-neutral term 'batter' in all its playing conditions starting with this month's men's T20 World Cup.

Kohli receives ICC Test Championship mace for 2nd successive year

Kohli receives ICC Test Championship mace for 2nd successive year

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

The 63-run win at the Wanderers ensured that South Africa cannot move ahead of India in the ICC Test Team Rankings at the 3 April cut-off date, even if they go on to win all four Tests against Australia in March.

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

India women to take on Aus in 2022 CWG cricket opener

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Cricket will mark its return to the Commonwealth Games after a gap of 24 years with India taking on Australia on July 29 in the 2022 Birmingham edition.

Mahela writes an open letter to Aravinda de Silva

Mahela writes an open letter to Aravinda de Silva

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Mahela Jayawardena pays a heartfelt tribute to newly inducted ICC Hall of Famer Aravinda de Silva.

ODI World Cup: Kohli, Babar in Sthalekar's first five for dream XI

ODI World Cup: Kohli, Babar in Sthalekar's first five for dream XI

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Two-time World Cup winner and ICC Hall of Famer Lisa Sthalekar has revealed the first five players she would select if choosing a dream ODI XI with the World Cup 2023 just a month away.

44 years ago today: When Lord's hosts first women's ODI

44 years ago today: When Lord's hosts first women's ODI

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

England played Australia. England won by 8 wickets and 22 balls to spare.

Windies great Sir Everton Weekes dies at 95

Windies great Sir Everton Weekes dies at 95

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'He was literally a founding father of our cricket. May he rest in peace'

Kohli reaches 900-point mark, emulates Gavaskar

Kohli reaches 900-point mark, emulates Gavaskar

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Tendulkar and Dravid came close to the 900-point mark, but were unable to break the barrier

Virat Kohli on top of the World!

Virat Kohli on top of the World!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli achieved another personal milestone by becoming the seventh India batsman and first since Sachin Tendulkar in June 2011, to top the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen.

Kohli and Ashwin unmoved, Smith continues to soar in ICC rankings

Kohli and Ashwin unmoved, Smith continues to soar in ICC rankings

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Australia captain Steve Smith reached a career-high 939 rating points which are the sixth-best ever after Don Bradman (961), Len Hutton (945), Jack Hobbs and Ricky Ponting (both 942) and Peter May (941).