News for '-hazare'

No Kohli return at Chinnaswamy after police deny clearance

No Kohli return at Chinnaswamy after police deny clearance

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said that permission has been denied to hold the Vijay Hazare Trophy match at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium on December 24.

VHT: Padikkal hits 4th ton as Karnataka drub Tripura

VHT: Padikkal hits 4th ton as Karnataka drub Tripura

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Padikkal's fourth VHT ton this season powers Karnataka to big win vs Tripura

'Focused & Ready' Gill Back As Punjab Gear Up For Goa

'Focused & Ready' Gill Back As Punjab Gear Up For Goa

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'Shubman Gill returned to training on Monday as Punjab prepare to face Goa in the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the KL Saini Stadium.

Tilak drops rehab video, targets T20 World Cup spot

Tilak drops rehab video, targets T20 World Cup spot

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Tilak Varma posted some pictures and videos on his social media, showcasing his rehab process as he prepares to make a return to Team India ahead of the all-important T20 World Cup.

949 runs! Kohli-inspired Doseja lights up Ranji

949 runs! Kohli-inspired Doseja lights up Ranji

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Delhi's Ayush Doseja aims to follow the discipline and fitness regime of India superstar Virat Kohli as the 23-year-old finished the group stage of the Ranji Trophy with the highest individual run tally.

Shami summoned for voter verification in Kolkata, seeks time

Shami summoned for voter verification in Kolkata, seeks time

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Cricketer Mohammed Shami was asked to appear for the SIR verification hearing in Kolkata, officials said on Tuesday.

Kohli's special souvenir for wicket hero Jayswal

Kohli's special souvenir for wicket hero Jayswal

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Gujarat's left-arm spinner Vishal Jayswal received a signed match ball from batting great Virat Kohli after taking his wicket during a thrilling Vijay Hazare Trophy match in Bengaluru on Friday.

Tilak Varma Issues First Update After Rajkot Surgery

Tilak Varma Issues First Update After Rajkot Surgery

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Tilak Varma has broken his silence after reports emerged about him undergoing surgery in Rajkot, reassuring fans that his return to cricket won't take long.

Virat Kohli to miss Delhi vs Railways VHT clash

Virat Kohli to miss Delhi vs Railways VHT clash

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

India superstar Virat Kohli will not feature in Delhi's fixture against Railways in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in New Delhi on Tuesday, head coach Sarandeep Singh told PTI.

No rift: Kohli, Rohit in sync with Gambhir on ODI roadmap

No rift: Kohli, Rohit in sync with Gambhir on ODI roadmap

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'They discuss with Gautam the ODI format, the matches that we have and our plans for South Africa.'

LSG Sends Pace Trio To SA20

LSG Sends Pace Trio To SA20

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

According to Cricbuzz, the franchise has received clearance from the BCCI to release the trio, as none of them are involved in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.

King Kohli's Masterclass In Empty Arena

King Kohli's Masterclass In Empty Arena

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli's 58th List A hundred resembled a grand opera played inside an empty Royal Albert Hall.

It's official! RCB to play two IPL games in Raipur

It's official! RCB to play two IPL games in Raipur

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

The Justice Cunha Commission which was constituted to investigate the June 4 stampede, had reportedly concluded in its report that the "design and structure" of the stadium were "unsuitable and unsafe" for mass gatherings

Pant, Siraj in focus as India pick ODI squad vs NZ

Pant, Siraj in focus as India pick ODI squad vs NZ

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

The indefatigable duo of Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj is expected to be the big talking point on Saturday when the selectors pick a 15-member Indian ODI squad for a three-match series against New Zealand starting January 11 in Vadodara.

Gill's domestic comeback ends in disappointment

Gill's domestic comeback ends in disappointment

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

India's ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill endured a forgettable return to domestic cricket, falling cheaply in his first outing of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 on Tuesday.

Flashy start, but Suryavanshi falls early in VHT

Flashy start, but Suryavanshi falls early in VHT

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi set the tone for Bihar's chase with a blistering burst at the top before failing to convert a promising start in their comfortable eight-wicket win over Meghalaya in the Vijay Hazare Trophy Plate Group on Monday.

Virat Kohli: Eternal King Of Run Chases!

Virat Kohli: Eternal King Of Run Chases!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli has now amassed 1,091 runs in 300-plus successful chases in ODIs, averaging 121.22 with a strike rate of 125.25, including seven hundreds and two fifties.

Why matches were moved out of Chinnaswamy Stadium

Why matches were moved out of Chinnaswamy Stadium

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

The Karnataka State Cricket Association has failed to comply with the safety and security requirements at M Chinnaswamy stadium, said Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.

No stars, all grit as Saurashtra face Vidarbha in VHT final

No stars, all grit as Saurashtra face Vidarbha in VHT final

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Unlike in the past, both Saurashtra and Vidarbha do not have any superstars in their line-up.

Tilak Varma undergoes emergency surgery, T20 WC in doubt

Tilak Varma undergoes emergency surgery, T20 WC in doubt

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Tilak Varma underwent emergency surgery in Rajkot after complaining of severe abdominal pain while playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Hyderabad.

Milestones in sight as Kohli, Iyer gear up for Rajkot ODI

Milestones in sight as Kohli, Iyer gear up for Rajkot ODI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer are on the brink of something special in their respective ODI careers.

Sai Sudharsan sidelined with fracture, IPL in doubt

Sai Sudharsan sidelined with fracture, IPL in doubt

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Sai Sudharsan could be side-lined for more than a month after sustaining a rib fracture during a recent Vijay Hazare Trophy game against Madhya Pradesh

'Kohli bats in ODIs like it's Delhi local league'

'Kohli bats in ODIs like it's Delhi local league'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

What stands out in Kohli's current run is the balance -- the familiar, calculated ODI template remains intact, but there is also a noticeable willingness to take calculated risks.

Next Sachin? Tharoor Wants Suryavanshi In Indian Team

Next Sachin? Tharoor Wants Suryavanshi In Indian Team

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has dropped the ultimate cricket compliment, comparing 14-year-old Bihar batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

Post T20 WC snub, Gill eyes fresh start in VHT

Post T20 WC snub, Gill eyes fresh start in VHT

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Shubman Gill is set to use the Vijay Hazare Trophy as his first platform for response after being left out of India's 2026 T20 World Cup squad.

'The way Kohli keeps getting better... fantastic to see!

'The way Kohli keeps getting better... fantastic to see!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli top-scored with a splendid innings of 93 from 91 balls, anchoring India's run chase of 301 with eight fours and one six during the series opener against New Zealand.

Pant in danger? Selectors face tough ODI dilemma

Pant in danger? Selectors face tough ODI dilemma

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

The Indian selectors will be announcing the team for the three-match ODI series against the Black Caps, starting January 11 in Vadodara and there have been speculations about whether Pant can hold on to his place in the squad.

Is pace sensation Mayank Yadav match-ready?

Is pace sensation Mayank Yadav match-ready?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Riyan Parag resumes batting in nets

T20 WC snub: 'Gill will return better, stronger'

T20 WC snub: 'Gill will return better, stronger'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Shubman Gill will return 'better, stronger' after T20 World Cup snub: Gujarat Titans COO

Fans Swarm Virat Kohli At Vadodara Airport

Fans Swarm Virat Kohli At Vadodara Airport

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

He was greeted with chants of 'Kohli, Kohli' with fans jostling for selfies and handshakes, as Kohli struggled to make his way through the crowd to his car.

If Tilak Is Out Of T20 WC, Who Will Make Cut?

If Tilak Is Out Of T20 WC, Who Will Make Cut?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Shreyas Iyer, Riyan Parag and Jitesh Sharma are the three names that Aakash Chopra has thrown in as potential replacements for the injured Tilak Varma.

Why Hardik Pandya Is India's X-Factor

Why Hardik Pandya Is India's X-Factor

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'He's the guy who can win you games with bat and ball. He can bowl in any situation, he can bat anywhere in the line up.'

Kohli's masterly hundred helps Delhi down Andhra

Kohli's masterly hundred helps Delhi down Andhra

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Kohli, Simarjeet sparkle as Delhi down Andhra by 4 wickets in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Runs, fitness, results ... yet Sarfaraz ignored

Runs, fitness, results ... yet Sarfaraz ignored

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Despite piling up runs in domestic cricket and delivering whenever handed a chance for India, Sarfaraz Khan remains on the sidelines -- a situation that former chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar has described as both baffling and unfair.

10 Overs, 123 Runs! CSK Recruit Sets New Record

10 Overs, 123 Runs! CSK Recruit Sets New Record

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Aman Khan concedes record 123 as Jharkhand dominate Puducherry.

'Pant Just Needs To Bat, And Bat'

'Pant Just Needs To Bat, And Bat'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

'He just has to do what he does best -- which is to destroy opposition bowling.'

Ranji Trophy: MP trounce Maharashtra, enter quarters

Ranji Trophy: MP trounce Maharashtra, enter quarters

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Ranji Trophy: MP enter quarterfinals; Saurashtra on brink of qualification

Siraj returns as Team India drop squad for New Zealand ODIs

Siraj returns as Team India drop squad for New Zealand ODIs

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

While the first India vs New Zealand ODI will be played at Vadodara, the second match will get underway at Rajkot. The teams will face off for the final ODI of the series at Indore.

Jurel's ton stuns Bengal; NRR breaks Baroda hearts

Jurel's ton stuns Bengal; NRR breaks Baroda hearts

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Strong fifties from Atharva Taide and Ravikumar Samarth powered Vidarbha into the quarterfinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a thumping 160-run win over Assam in Rajkot on Thursday.

Rohit and Kohli have the fire to win ODI WC: Ashwin

Rohit and Kohli have the fire to win ODI WC: Ashwin

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Ashwin added that Kohli is in fine touch, a positive sign for Indian cricket.