Bikash Mohapatra In Mirpur

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Sehwag likely to play against Hyderabad

Sehwag likely to play against Hyderabad

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2013

Delhi Daredevils has lost all its three matches thus far in the Indian Premier League and currently are at the bottom of the table.

Dhoni is the best person to lead India, says Laxman

Dhoni is the best person to lead India, says Laxman

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2013

Former India batting ace VVS Laxman says Mahendra Singh Dhoni is an amazing person and a very good captain.

About a 14-year unbeaten run...and 44 years of agony

About a 14-year unbeaten run...and 44 years of agony

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2013

The MA Chidambaram stadium has traditionally been a happy hunting ground for Team India but that not the case for Australia, who have struggled at this ground, writes Bikash Mohapatra.

Bhajji in for Chennai, is 9th Indian to play 100 Tests

Bhajji in for Chennai, is 9th Indian to play 100 Tests

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2013

Harbhajan Singh has been picked for the Chennai Test and becomes the ninth player to play 100th Test matches for India.

Test omission leaves Raina 'disappointed'

Test omission leaves Raina 'disappointed'

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2013

A certainty in the shorter formats, Suresh Raina is yet to cement his place in the national side when it comes to Test cricket.

I'm still good enough to play for Team India: Harbhajan

I'm still good enough to play for Team India: Harbhajan

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2013

The selectors handed out of favour spinner Harbhajan Singh on Sunday another lifeline when they picked him up in the 15-man Indian squad for the first two Tests against Australia.

Gambhir dropped for Australia Tests, Harbhajan recalled

Gambhir dropped for Australia Tests, Harbhajan recalled

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2013

Gautam Gambhir has been dropped from the Indian team to face Australia in the upcoming Test series, begining in Chennai on the 22nd of this month.

Irani Cup: RoI batsmen shut out Mumbai's title hopes

Irani Cup: RoI batsmen shut out Mumbai's title hopes

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2013

Day Four of the Irani Cup tie between Mumbai and Rest of India at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai, was one that ensured ennui.

Irani Cup: RoI in control despite Tendulkar's ton

Irani Cup: RoI in control despite Tendulkar's ton

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2013

A vintage performance by Sachin Tendulkar helped Mumbai fight back against Rest of India (RoI) on day three of the Irani Cup at the Wankhede stadium on Friday.

Jaffer-Rahane combine well to put up stiff response to RoI

Jaffer-Rahane combine well to put up stiff response to RoI

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2013

Mumbai's Wasim Jaffer and Ajinkya Rahane together helped Mumbai put up a good response and at stumps, the home team had reached 155 for two (in 43 overs), in reply to RoI's 526. Rahane was batting on a well-made 55, and giving him company was night watchman Shardul Thakur (on four).

Murali Vijay: About a milestone...and a perfect follow-up

Murali Vijay: About a milestone...and a perfect follow-up

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2013

Rest of India's Murali Vijay followed up from last year's double century in the Irani Cup and continued in the same vein as he went on to score another century against

Irani Cup: Vijay hits century before Mumbai fight back

Irani Cup: Vijay hits century before Mumbai fight back

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2013

Murali Vijay struck a century to help Rest of India take control against Mumbai on Day 1 of the Irani Trophy on Wednesday.

Mumbai win 40th Ranji crown in three days

Mumbai win 40th Ranji crown in three days

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2013

Dhawal Kulkarni had figures of five for 32 as Saurashtra were shot out for only 82 runs in the second innings of the Ranji Trophy final, on Day 3.

Wasim Jaffer's tryst with history

Wasim Jaffer's tryst with history

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2013

The 34-year-old's strokeful 132 not only helped Mumbai take a vital first innings lead against Saurashtra in the final of the Ranji Trophy, which Mumbai won by an innings and 125 runs, at the Wankhede stadium, but also helped him break longstanding records.

Jaffer hits record ton before Saurashtra fightback

Jaffer hits record ton before Saurashtra fightback

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2013

Wasim Jaffer created a new record by hitting his 32nd century in Ranji Trophy but Mumbai kept losing regular wickets to reach 287 for six, a lead of 139 runs at stumps on the second day of the Ranji Trophy final.

Ranji final: Mumbai take upper hand vs Saurashtra on Day 1

Ranji final: Mumbai take upper hand vs Saurashtra on Day 1

Rediff.com   26 Jan 2013

Dhaval Kulkarni wrecked the Saurashtra batting order to give Mumbai the upper hand on Day 1 of the Ranji trophy final played at the Wankhede in Mumbai on Saturday.

Saurashtra hoping to bat Mumbai out in Ranji final

Saurashtra hoping to bat Mumbai out in Ranji final

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2013

They may be playing in their first Ranji Trophy final in 75 years, and against a team that has 39 titles in its kitty, but Saurashtra aren't getting intimidated by their opponents' credentials. Instead, they are plotting to upset Mumbai's applecart in its own backyard, the Wankhede stadium.

Mumbai seek 40th Ranji title, Saurashtra first!

Mumbai seek 40th Ranji title, Saurashtra first!

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2013

It's a mismatch of sorts. One team is attempting to win its 40th title, the other its first! Yet, the final of the Ranji Trophy between Mumbai and Saurashtra, starting Saturday at the Wankhede stadium, promises a lot more.

Obama's second term: Message of hope in a new bottle

Obama's second term: Message of hope in a new bottle

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2013

Barack Obama's maiden election campaign, back in 2008, focused on hope.

'India-US bilateral ties will only get better'

'India-US bilateral ties will only get better'

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2013

The bilateral relationship between the US, the world's oldest democracy, and India, the world's largest democracy, is on an upswing with cooperation between the countries having expanded to new areas and the trade having gone up to over $100 billion in recent years.