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Rachin Ravindra spills secrets on his 'surreal' rise

Rachin Ravindra spills secrets on his 'surreal' rise

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Rachin Ravindra expressed his awe at his 'surreal' two-year journey in cricket.

Sam Bahadur Is A Delight To Watch

Sam Bahadur Is A Delight To Watch

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

For someone like me who studied Sam so intently, if a lump could form in the throat during the emotive scenes, I think the cast did a superb job, notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

World Championships: Israeli swimmer booed by crowd

World Championships: Israeli swimmer booed by crowd

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Politics infused the event in Doha where Belarusian swimmers competed as neutrals due to restrictions imposed on their athletes, and Russia's, stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- which Moscow called a "special military operation".

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has read about or known, recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Wellington ODI: Nicholls, Boult help New Zealand thrash Pakistan

Wellington ODI: Nicholls, Boult help New Zealand thrash Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

New Zealand pacemen Trent Boult and Grant Elliott shared seven wickets as the hosts bundled out Pakistan for 210 to win the first one-day international at the pacy Basin Reserve by 70 runs on Monday.

Southee, McCullum destroy England in Wellington

Southee, McCullum destroy England in Wellington

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

New Zealand's Tim Southee produced a brilliant spell of swing bowling for career best figures of 7-33 to dismiss England for 123 in their World Cup Pool A match at Wellington Regional Stadium on Friday.

Narrowest Wins In Test Cricket

Narrowest Wins In Test Cricket

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The narrowest victories by runs in Test cricket.

I'm a complete Kiwi, but proud of my Indian roots: Rachin Ravindra

I'm a complete Kiwi, but proud of my Indian roots: Rachin Ravindra

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Born to Indian parents in Wellington, New Zealand's batting star Rachin Ravindra has his family roots in Bengaluru.

Will Ben Stokes play for CSK in IPL 2023?

Will Ben Stokes play for CSK in IPL 2023?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Michael Vaughan called on Stokes to forgo the IPL to boost his chances of being fully fit for the Ashes

'We are telling the story of our tallest hero'

'We are telling the story of our tallest hero'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'The moment the Army approved the script, they told us that they will give their full support and asked us for our full dedication.'

Rachin's journey: From cheering for Kiwis at a Bengaluru pub to playing in the 2023 World Cup

Rachin's journey: From cheering for Kiwis at a Bengaluru pub to playing in the 2023 World Cup

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Rachin Ravindra found the night of July 14, 2019, one of the longest and hardest to endure as he watched New Zealand's heartbreaking defeat to England in the ODI World Cup final sitting in a Bengaluru pub.

India, New Zealand Players Enjoy Foot Volley

India, New Zealand Players Enjoy Foot Volley

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Foot Volley, generally played on the beach, is a mix of football and volleyball in which players use their feet to get the ball over the net.

Wellington Test: Williamson, Watling fight back for New Zealand

Wellington Test: Williamson, Watling fight back for New Zealand

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Kane Williamson inched towards his ninth Test century as he and BJ Watling staved off Sri Lanka's push for victory at the close of play on the third day of the second Test at the Basin Reserve on Monday.

How Pakistan stunned NZ with unbelievable DLS victory

How Pakistan stunned NZ with unbelievable DLS victory

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Fakhar Zaman fires as Pakistan beat New Zealand in rain-hit World Cup clash

Qatar court commutes death sentences of 8 Indian Navy veterans

Qatar court commutes death sentences of 8 Indian Navy veterans

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

In a huge relief, an appellate court in Qatar has commuted the death sentence of eight former Indian Navy personnel, arrested in an alleged case of espionage in August 2022.

Political Actors Use Religion To Align Their Politics

Political Actors Use Religion To Align Their Politics

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The rulers of the day need to be sensitive and involved in managing the identities of sacred spaces and the ongoing dialogues about the past in diverse societies, suggests Colonel Nikhil Apte (retd).

PIX: New Zealand trounce Sri Lanka; sweep Test series 2-0

PIX: New Zealand trounce Sri Lanka; sweep Test series 2-0

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

New Zealand completed an innings and 58-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second test in blustery Wellington on Monday to sweep the series 2-0.

How many Tests have India won inside 2 days?

How many Tests have India won inside 2 days?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

This was the third time India were involved in a two-day Test.

New Zealand on the brink of series sweep vs Sri Lanka

New Zealand on the brink of series sweep vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

NZ bowlers dismissed the tourists for 164 and reducing them to 113 for two, still 303 runs in arrear

How Kiwi sensation Rachin conquered Indian stadiums

How Kiwi sensation Rachin conquered Indian stadiums

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Rachin Ravindra has had a dream World Cup so far.

Mumbai to see the highest rise in residential prices in the world in 2024

Mumbai to see the highest rise in residential prices in the world in 2024

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

At 5 per cent, Mumbai is likely to witness the highest rise in residential prices in 2024, a report released on Wednesday said. New Zealand's Auckland will also see a price rise of 5 per cent. According to real estate consultancy Knight Frank's "Prime Global Cities Index", improving gross domestic product (GDP) figures, Mumbai's relative value and investment in infrastructure will be the prime influencers in pushing prices higher for the luxury housing market in the city.

The Rise of Cricket's New Stars

The Rise of Cricket's New Stars

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Meet the standout finds of World Cup 2023.

Women's World Cup PIX: France edge Brazil; Sweden rout Italy

Women's World Cup PIX: France edge Brazil; Sweden rout Italy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Captain Wendie Renard's header seven minutes from time earned France a dramatic 2-1 win over Brazil.

ICC Rankings: Meet the new No 1 Test bowler

ICC Rankings: Meet the new No 1 Test bowler

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Ashwin gained two places after taking six wickets in India's emphatic victory over Australia in the second Test in New Delhi.

When Kohli apologised, Zak told him, 'you've ended my career': Ishant

When Kohli apologised, Zak told him, 'you've ended my career': Ishant

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Indian bowler Ishant Sharma revealed that the Indian batter Virat Kohli's dropped catch was the reason why India's former pacer Zaheer Khan could not play 100 Test matches for India.

Why NZ pacer Milne won't travel to India

Why NZ pacer Milne won't travel to India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

New Zealand pacer Adam Milne on Monday pulled out of the white-ball tours of India and Pakistan due to lack of preparation.

How Kohli's knock turned the tide in India vs NZ

How Kohli's knock turned the tide in India vs NZ

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Mitchell's knock did not prove to be enough as Kohli anchored the chase to take India home in 48 overs.

PIX: Williamson, Nicholls hit double tons as New Zealand dominate

PIX: Williamson, Nicholls hit double tons as New Zealand dominate

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls both scored double centuries and shared a partnership of 363 as New Zealand flayed Sri Lanka's bowling to rack up an imposing 580/4 declared on the second day of the second Test.

PIX: England on top after thrilling day 4!

PIX: England on top after thrilling day 4!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

England lost opener Zak Crawley but held firm in the final hour of a pulsating day four in the second Test against New Zealand.

Edulji, Sehwag, de Silva inducted into ICC Hall Of Fame

Edulji, Sehwag, de Silva inducted into ICC Hall Of Fame

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Diana Edulji becomes the first Indian female inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

Lone survivor in Gen Rawat's copter crash on life support

Lone survivor in Gen Rawat's copter crash on life support

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday informed the Lok Sabha that IAF Group Captain Varun Singh, the lone survivor in the military chopper crash in Tamil Nadu, is on life support in the Military Hospital at Wellington, Tamil Nadu.

Team India welcomed in the traditional Maori way

Team India welcomed in the traditional Maori way

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

A Maori welcoming ceremony involves speeches, dancing, singing and the hongi in the end.

Hardik is a superstar: Kane Williamson

Hardik is a superstar: Kane Williamson

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

'I have seen the talent these players have and there are plenty of superstars in that team'

Hardik's message to team after T20 WC disappointment

Hardik's message to team after T20 WC disappointment

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Have to cope like professionals: Hardik Pandya

New Zealand stun England in thriller; level series 1-1

New Zealand stun England in thriller; level series 1-1

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The two-match series ended in a 1-1 draw, with England having won the first Test in Mount Maunganui by 267 runs.

Williamson steers NZ to dramatic win; ends Sri Lanka's WTC hopes

Williamson steers NZ to dramatic win; ends Sri Lanka's WTC hopes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

New Zealand conjured up a remarkable victory for the second time in two weeks by chasing down a target of 285 runs on the final ball of the rain-shortened final day to beat Sri Lanka by two wickets.

Recalling Moeen for Ashes was a gut feel, Stokes

Recalling Moeen for Ashes was a gut feel, Stokes

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

While Stokes's availability comes as a welcome boost to England's bowling department, they will not be able to call upon first-choice spinner Jack Leach, who suffered a stress fracture in his back earlier this month.

Why Jairam Ramesh wants more politicians like New Zealand PM

Why Jairam Ramesh wants more politicians like New Zealand PM

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

"Indian politics needs more like her," Ramesh said.

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Sweden enter semifinals

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Sweden enter semifinals

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Spain and Sweden enter the semifinals of the Women's World Cup.

WTC Final: How Sri Lanka can spoil India's party?

WTC Final: How Sri Lanka can spoil India's party?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Sri Lanka bid to sweep New Zealand and reach WTC final