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Will Warner skip West Indies T20Is for ILT20 glory?

Will Warner skip West Indies T20Is for ILT20 glory?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Bailey confirmed that Warner will be selected for the West Indies series and will be expected to participate.

Delhi hospital fire: Families yet to identify babies

Delhi hospital fire: Families yet to identify babies

Rediff.com26 May 2024

"Allah ko pyaari ho gayi meri beti," said Ansaar, whose 11-day-old daughter was among the seven newborns killed in a blaze at a childcare hospital.

Two Spinners And An X-Factor In My XI

Two Spinners And An X-Factor In My XI

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The sound and fury of World Cup 2023 has ended, and Norma Astrid Godinho picks her World Cup XI.

I Don't Get this Indian Cricket Team

I Don't Get this Indian Cricket Team

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

They represent a new tribe whose grace and skill-sets lie well beyond my comprehension, notes Sreehari Nair.

Kotak Mahindra Bank reports 25% rise in Q4 net profit

Kotak Mahindra Bank reports 25% rise in Q4 net profit

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Kotak Mahindra Bank on Saturday reported a 25 per cent growth in its March quarter net profit at Rs 5,302 crore, limited by a drop in the core income due to narrow interest margins. On a standalone basis, the city-headquartered lender's Q4 net profit grew 18 per cent to Rs 4,133 crore. The FY24 consolidated net profit grew 22 per cent to Rs 18,213 crore.

'No Doctor Opens A Hospital These Days'

'No Doctor Opens A Hospital These Days'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

'Healthcare is not an industry.' 'The government is only encouraging insurance as they are not able to provide healthcare to people.' 'Opening new medical colleges is not what is needed.' 'You have to invest in public sector hospitals.' 'You cannot hand over healthcare to the private industry.'

Did DRS Mess Australia Up?

Did DRS Mess Australia Up?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Any time Smith and Stoinis are there there's a chance. They are both quality players and given the opportunity, they would have taken the match closer.'

Robust demand helps auto retail sales surge 13% in February

Robust demand helps auto retail sales surge 13% in February

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Automobile retail sales in India rose 13 per cent year on year in February with all the segments, including passenger vehicles and two-wheelers, witnessing robust offtake, dealers' body FADA said on Thursday. Overall retail sales stood at 20,29,541 units last month as compared to 17,94,866 units in the year-ago period. Passenger vehicle sales grew 12 per cent to 3,30,107 units last month as against 2,93,803 units in February 2023.

They Won The Pulitzer For These Images

They Won The Pulitzer For These Images

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Adnan Abidi, Sanna Irshad Mattoo, Amit Dave and the late Danish Siddiqui, who was killed last July while on assignment covering the war in Afghanistan, won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography for coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in India.

T20 WC: Afghanistan beat Bangladesh to enter semis

T20 WC: Afghanistan beat Bangladesh to enter semis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Afghanistan rode on a late cameo from skipper Rashid Khan to post 115 for 5 against Bangladesh in their concluding T20 World Cup Super Eight match in St Vincent on Tuesday. His 10-ball 19, which included 3 sixes, enabled the team put up a respectable total after Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran got Afghanistan off to a slow, but steady start.

SKY hints at surprise openers for T20 opener vs SA

SKY hints at surprise openers for T20 opener vs SA

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Suryakumar praised India's performance against Australia and encouraged the team to play 'fearless cricket'

Adapting to varied conditions Indian bowlers' strength

Adapting to varied conditions Indian bowlers' strength

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Even though Ravichandran Ashwin featured in just one game (against Australia), finishing with figures of one for 34, Mhambrey feels the veteran off-spinner has a lot to offer in terms of experience.

Clinical India taking it one game at a time: Rohit

Clinical India taking it one game at a time: Rohit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

'The results do matter to keep the dressing room lively. We are playing in India, there will be expectations. We wanted to do the job at hand. It's one thing to talk about it, but for everyone to buy into it is very important.'

'T20 is a batters' game; it challenges you as a bowler'

'T20 is a batters' game; it challenges you as a bowler'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The T20 format has always favoured batters, and that has gone to a 'whole new level' in this Indian Premier League, feels Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins.

If Gill Scores 67 Runs Today...

If Gill Scores 67 Runs Today...

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

He will break Hashim Amla's record of scoring 2,000 ODI runs in the least number of innings.

Turning Point: Head's stunning catch to dismiss Rohit!

Turning Point: Head's stunning catch to dismiss Rohit!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Travis Head's sensational catch to dismiss India captain Rohit Sharma proved to be the turning point.

Is David Warner Australia's greatest all-format player?

Is David Warner Australia's greatest all-format player?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald on Saturday showered praise on David Warner and said that he is probably the greatest all-format Aussie player.

Harry Brook returns home; to miss India series

Harry Brook returns home; to miss India series

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

England's Harry Brook will miss the five-match Test series against India as the middle-order batsman will return home with immediate effect because of personal reasons, the ECB announced on Sunday.

Former Pakistan cricketer's shocking claim about Rohit Sharma!

Former Pakistan cricketer's shocking claim about Rohit Sharma!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Former Pakistan player and cricket expert Sikander Bakht made a shocking claim about Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's toss technique.

Here's what India did better than the Proteas at Eden Gardens

Here's what India did better than the Proteas at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

India have now won an unprecedented eight matches in a row in the World Cup, but Rohit did not give in to hyperboles.

Glenn Phillips seen applying saliva on ball during 1st Test against Bangladesh

Glenn Phillips seen applying saliva on ball during 1st Test against Bangladesh

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips was purportedly seen applying saliva on the ball on Day 3 of the first Test between Bangladesh and the Kiwis on Thursday according to ESPNcricinfo.

I haven't signed anything yet: Rahul Dravid on contract duration

I haven't signed anything yet: Rahul Dravid on contract duration

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Head coach Rahul Dravid on Thursday stated that he hasn't signed any papers regarding the length of his contract extension with Team India.

Ashes: Teenage spinner Ahmed added to England squad

Ashes: Teenage spinner Ahmed added to England squad

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

England spinner Rehan Ahmed has been added to the Ashes squad for the second Test against Australia.

Why India wore black armbands vs England

Why India wore black armbands vs England

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Team India wears black armbands in memory of Bishan Singh Bedi in World Cup clash

I urge wrestlers to play in Nationals organised by ad-hoc committee, not by WFI: Sakshi

I urge wrestlers to play in Nationals organised by ad-hoc committee, not by WFI: Sakshi

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik on Thursday advised the country's wrestlers to participate in the Nationals conducted by the ad-hoc committee in Jaipur and not in the event organised by the suspended national federation.

The BIG worry for Kuldeep ahead of New Zealand semis...

The BIG worry for Kuldeep ahead of New Zealand semis...

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Kuldeep Yadav expects the bowlers to have a tough time at Mumbai's batting-friendly Wankhede Stadium.

Centurion Iyer was determined to capitalise on start

Centurion Iyer was determined to capitalise on start

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

'I took pills for the cramps. I feel the recent scores helped me in this innings. The wicket was tacky and two-paced, I just wanted to capitalise on the start and I was able to do that.'

India played their best cricket in the World Cup: Brian Lara

India played their best cricket in the World Cup: Brian Lara

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Legendary cricketer Brian Lara showered praise on Rohit Sharma-led Team India saying that the 'Men in Blue' played their best cricket at the ODI World Cup 2023.

Kohli's consistency, Gayle's power: T20 World Cup legends shine

Kohli's consistency, Gayle's power: T20 World Cup legends shine

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Here's a rundown on the leading run-getters and the ones with best strike rates in the T20 showpiece.

How India Have Fared In World Cup Finals

How India Have Fared In World Cup Finals

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Out of six finals played, India have won three World titles, including two ODI World Cups (1983 and 2011) and one T20 World Cup in 2007.

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

An exclusive excerpt from The Tatas: How A Family Built A Business And A Nation.

'World Cup Loss Still Stings Deeply'

'World Cup Loss Still Stings Deeply'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Mohammed Siraj and KL Rahul react after World Cup heartbreak

India's squad for Aus T20I series: Suryakumar to lead; Axar returns

India's squad for Aus T20I series: Suryakumar to lead; Axar returns

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Suryakumar Yadav has been named captain for India's upcoming T20I series against Australia.

World Cup: 'India's looking very good'

World Cup: 'India's looking very good'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly inaugurated a Puja Pandal in Howrah on Wednesday and during the inauguration the former Indian skipper opened up on India's campaign in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023.

Who Is Kohli Calling During Nets?

Who Is Kohli Calling During Nets?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Indian cricket team had an intense practice session before their World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

Du Plessis keeping options open ahead of T20 World Cup

Du Plessis keeping options open ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

As much as Faf du Plessis finds MS Dhoni's leadership inspirational but when he leads Johannesburg Super Kings in the upcoming SA20, he will go about the job in his own way, with an eye on wearing the Proteas jersey in the T20 World Cup in June.

Gill yet to regain full fitness: 'I'm four kilos down from dengue'

Gill yet to regain full fitness: 'I'm four kilos down from dengue'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Gill praised Indian pacers and Shreyas for their outstanding effort.

Shami took the opportunity with both hands: Rohit

Shami took the opportunity with both hands: Rohit

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Mohammed Shami sizzled with a five-wicket haul in his first game of the World Cup.

Free curry chawal if India win World Cup, promises Dhaba owner

Free curry chawal if India win World Cup, promises Dhaba owner

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Narendra Singh, a dhaba owner in Ahmedabad said that he will serve free 'curry chawal' if the 'Men in Blue' win the World Cup final.

World Cup 2023: India's XI Stunners!

World Cup 2023: India's XI Stunners!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The collective brilliance of the Indian XI in the 2023 World Cup makes a compelling case for each player to be considered for inclusion in every World XI.