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Ashwin reveals 'landmark moment' of his career

Ashwin reveals 'landmark moment' of his career

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Ashwin posted a video on his official YouTube channel, revisiting the history of The Wanderers

India walks on Moon as Pragyan rover rolls out of Vikram lander

India walks on Moon as Pragyan rover rolls out of Vikram lander

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The rover will carry out in-situ chemical analysis of the lunar surface during the course of its mobility.

Modi sees tiranga on floor at BRICS meet, does this

Modi sees tiranga on floor at BRICS meet, does this

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Showing respect to the Indian flag, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday immediately picked up the tricolour placed on stage at a BRICS meeting here to mark the standing place of every leader so as not to step on it.

Catch Some Unicorn Action On OTT

Catch Some Unicorn Action On OTT

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Along with Salman Khan's Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and Keanu Reeves' action blockbuster John Wick: Chapter 4, we have Nawazuddin Siddiqui's rom-com Tiku Weds Sheru releasing on OTT this week and much more.

'We will do anything for Shami'

'We will do anything for Shami'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'I don't think Shami had any doubts that Ravi would stick by his word, but to see the head coach move heaven and earth to ensure his best interests were taken care of at a difficult time must have made a massive impact on him.' A fascinating excerpt from R Sridhar's must-read book Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team.

Team India Buckles Up To Take On Proteas

Team India Buckles Up To Take On Proteas

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

BCCI tweets "All buckled up South Africa bound".

PIX: Kohli ready to return as Team India hit the nets

PIX: Kohli ready to return as Team India hit the nets

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The Indian team on Sunday began training for the decisive third and final Test against South Africa here, hoping to recover from the defeat in Johannesburg and claim its maiden series win in the Rainbow Nation.

Rig Veda, 'Magna Carta' to be exhibited at G20 summit

Rig Veda, 'Magna Carta' to be exhibited at G20 summit

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The exhibition of artefacts -- in physical and digital formats -- will be done on the same floor level where the leaders' meetings will take place, and they will walk through this 'cultural corridor' while moving into and out of the summit room, official sources said.

India should show faith in Pujara, Rahane: Gavaskar

India should show faith in Pujara, Rahane: Gavaskar

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar feels Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane repaid the trust that was shown in them, adding it is easy to get excited by young talents but the team should continue showing faith in its senior players.

Cobra under his seat, South African pilot makes emergency landing

Cobra under his seat, South African pilot makes emergency landing

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

South African pilot Rudolf Erasmus has been lauded by flight experts for a safe emergency landing after a highly venomous Cape cobra reared its head in the cockpit mid-flight.

IPL team owners buy all six franchises in S Africa T20 league

IPL team owners buy all six franchises in S Africa T20 league

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The owners of IPL heavyweight Chennai Super Kings purchased the Johannesburg franchise while JSW Sports, which owns Delhi Capitals, bagged Pretoria.

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Ashes: Butcher, Taylor blame Bairstow for 'controversial dismissal'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Jonny Bairstow's 'controversial dismissal' on the final Day of the second Ashes Test at the Lord's has left the cricketing world divided.

I don't need to prove anything to anyone: Kohli

I don't need to prove anything to anyone: Kohli

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

India captain Virat Kohli has batted away criticism of his recent form and says he is "at peace with my game" heading into the decisive third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Tuesday.

Angry Bhuvi hits back!

Angry Bhuvi hits back!

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'I have always prepared myself for all three formats irrespective of the team selection and will continue to do the same.'

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

There is a congruence of interests between Ukrainian intelligence and its Western mentors to destroy Wagner and eliminate it from the geopolitical chessboard altogether, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

De Kock to miss part of India Test series?

De Kock to miss part of India Test series?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

De Kock last played for South Africa at the Twenty20 World Cup, where he opted to sit out their second group game following a board order to take a knee in support of the "Black Lives Matter" movement.

Kohli recalls Dhoni's advice while talking about Pant

Kohli recalls Dhoni's advice while talking about Pant

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Kohli is confident that Pant will not repeat his mistakes and make his opportunities count.

Coach Dravid on how India can better over-rate

Coach Dravid on how India can better over-rate

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

India head coach Rahul Dravid conceded that his team needs to do better at maintaining over-rate after being docked one WTC point following the first Test against South Africa, in Centurion, though he felt "leeway" can be given in certain cases.

India head to happy hunting ground for second Test against Proteas

India head to happy hunting ground for second Test against Proteas

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Victorious India will seek more of the same when the second Test against South Africa starts at The Wanderers on Monday, but for the home side there is much to ponder as they try to level the series at a ground where they have never beaten the visitors.

Kohli 'absolutely fit' for third Test but Siraj out

Kohli 'absolutely fit' for third Test but Siraj out

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

India captain Virat Kohli on Monday said he will return to the team for the series-deciding third Test against South Africa as he is "absolutely fit" but ruled out the participation of pacer Mohammed Siraj.

Hope India's tour of SA goes ahead: Farhan Behardien

Hope India's tour of SA goes ahead: Farhan Behardien

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Former South Africa batting all-rounder Farhan Behardien is hoping that the new COVID-19 variant, which is causing alarm here, will not jeopardise India's tour of the country next month as young cricketers of his nation need the series "more than ever".

SA's IPL-bound players picked for Bangladesh ODIs

SA's IPL-bound players picked for Bangladesh ODIs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

South Africa have named a largely unchanged One-Day International squad for the three-match home series with Bangladesh on March 18-23, with only all-rounder Sisanda Magala missing out after he failed a fitness test.

Omicron-infected Rajasthan man's contact tests positive in Delhi

Omicron-infected Rajasthan man's contact tests positive in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

A woman contact of an Omicron case in Rajasthan has been found COVID-19 positive in Delhi and is being shifted to the Lok Nayak Hospital, officials said on Friday.

Artist Vivan Sundaram, among India's greats, dies at 79

Artist Vivan Sundaram, among India's greats, dies at 79

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

"Vivan Sundaram passed away this morning at 9.20 am. Further details of the cremation as decided will be communicated to you shortly," read a note issued by Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust (SAHMAT), of which Sundaram was a founding trustee.

What Duanne Olivier's 'new debut' for SA was like...

What Duanne Olivier's 'new debut' for SA was like...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The 29-year-old, who signed a Kolpak deal with Yorkshire in 2019 only to return to the South African domestic circuit this season, returned figures of 3 for 64 as India were bowled out for 202 in 63.1 overs on Day 1 of the second Test, in Johannesburg, on Monday.

Ghana's WC penalty nightmare rekindles once again

Ghana's WC penalty nightmare rekindles once again

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Ghana had always been expected to struggle at this World Cup after an unconvincing qualifying campaign in which a Nigerian goalkeeping howler saw them win a fortunate place in Qatar.

Will India drop Pant for Third Test?

Will India drop Pant for Third Test?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

It remains to be seen if Rishabh Pant retains his place in the team after his shocking dismissal at a crucial stage in the second innings of the second Test.

'Elgar the key' to South Africa's fortunes on Day 4

'Elgar the key' to South Africa's fortunes on Day 4

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

South African batting consultant Justin Sammons hailed Dean Elgar's stubborn resistance against a fearsome Indian attack, saying the skipper's show with the bat will be key if the hosts have to win the Wanderers Test.

Zimbabwe returnee tests Omicron positive, second case in Delhi

Zimbabwe returnee tests Omicron positive, second case in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

A 35-year-old man with travel history to Zimbabwe and South Africa has tested positive for Omicron, becoming the second patient of the new COVID-19 variant in Delhi, sources said on Saturday.

Captain Kohli 'will be fit very soon', says Pujara

Captain Kohli 'will be fit very soon', says Pujara

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Middle-order batter Cheteshwar Pujara threw light on the fitness of skipper Virat Kohli, who missed the ongoing second Test against South Africa in Johannesburg due to back spasms, saying he is getting better.

Shakib shines as Bangladesh claim first ever win in SA

Shakib shines as Bangladesh claim first ever win in SA

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan scored a superb 77 as Bangladesh claimed their first ever victory in South Africa with a 38-run win in the first One-Day International at Centurion Park on Friday.

Omicron variant not detected in India yet: Govt

Omicron variant not detected in India yet: Govt

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

No case of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus has been detected in India yet, a senior government official said on Monday.

PSL: Sarfaraz, 10 others denied entry on commercial flight

PSL: Sarfaraz, 10 others denied entry on commercial flight

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Sarfaraz Ahmed was among 11 players and officials who were denied clearance to board commercial flights to Abu Dhabi

PIX: Captain Rahul shines as India's batters flop

PIX: Captain Rahul shines as India's batters flop

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the second Test between South Africa and India, in Johannesburg, on Monday.

Jayant Yadav, Saini in India squad for South Africa ODIs

Jayant Yadav, Saini in India squad for South Africa ODIs

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Jayant Yadav will replace off-spinner Washington Sundar, who tested positive for COVID-19 during the camp in Bengaluru.

India vs SA: How the teams stack up in T20s

India vs SA: How the teams stack up in T20s

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Rajneesh Gupta throws up all the numbers of how both teams have fared in Twenty20 Internationals.

Mahatma's great grandson dies of COVID-19

Mahatma's great grandson dies of COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'My beloved brother has passed on after a month of illness with pneumonia, a superbug contracted in hospital and then COVID-19 also contracted while he was being treated. He suffered a major cardiac arrest this evening.'

Pujara@100: Opens up on best knocks, preparation and 'shutting out outside noise'

Pujara@100: Opens up on best knocks, preparation and 'shutting out outside noise'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara is set to play his 100th Test when the second Test gets underway on Friday, and ahead of the milestone match, Pujara opened up on his best knocks and preparations in a candid chat.

Imran Khan, 70

Imran Khan, 70

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

How many cricket legends have been elected prime ministers of their countries?

'We were 60-70 runs short in first innings'

'We were 60-70 runs short in first innings'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

India's stand-in skipper KL Rahul also reserved praise for Shardul Thakur, who put an all-round performance in the game including a seven-wicket haul in the first innings.