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Kohli Back In Vijay Hazare Trophy After 15 Years!

Kohli Back In Vijay Hazare Trophy After 15 Years!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Virat Kohli returns to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy -- India's national ODI tournament -- after 15 years with his previous match in the competition dating back to February 18, 2010.

'Signing off from....' Rohit Sharma drops a bombshell!

'Signing off from....' Rohit Sharma drops a bombshell!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Rohit, who turned back the clock with a crafty hundred in the final ODI in Sydney, shared an image of him entering the departure area at the Sydney airport via his official 'X' handle and captioned the post: "One last time, signing off from Sydney."

Blue and grey-collar salaries in India rise 23% in two years

Blue and grey-collar salaries in India rise 23% in two years

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The salaries of India's blue- and grey-collar workforce have increased by 23 per cent over the past two years, reflecting the growing demand and opportunities for the skilled workforce, a report said on Tuesday.

Last Dance Down Under: Ro-Ko set for Australian swansong

Last Dance Down Under: Ro-Ko set for Australian swansong

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

With no ODI series in Australia in the next two years, it is impossible to think that the legendary duo will again be seen Down Under in India blues.

'WPL has transformed women's cricket in India'

'WPL has transformed women's cricket in India'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia believes a first Women's World Cup win for India would be a seminal moment, much like Kapil Dev's team in 1983.

World Cup Win Unlocks New Era for Women's Cricket In India

World Cup Win Unlocks New Era for Women's Cricket In India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Women's cricket is no longer a career option, it would be a calling for the millions of girls, whose parents have remained sceptical about their daughters dreaming about wearing India Blues.

Rohit, Kohli Back After 224 Days!

Rohit, Kohli Back After 224 Days!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

While new young stars have emerged in Indian cricket in the last few years, none can match the monumental batting feats or the electric fan frenzy that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli command.

Gill's Era Dawns: Kohli, Rohit's Last Hurrah

Gill's Era Dawns: Kohli, Rohit's Last Hurrah

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The series in Australia could well be Rohit's last in India Blues. But Kohli, given his high fitness standards, could play on until the 2027 World Cup.

How q-com will drive India's blue-collar job market

How q-com will drive India's blue-collar job market

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

The rapid rise of quick commerce is anticipated to create a substantial increase in the need for blue-collar workers, with India projected to require 2.4 million jobs by 2027, according to job matching and hiring platform Indeed. Quick commerce companies hired over 40,000 employees in the last quarter to handle increased festive shopping and e-commerce demand, Indeed India Sales Head Sashi Kumar said.

Will BCCI retire Kohli's 'Jersey No 18' from Tests?

Will BCCI retire Kohli's 'Jersey No 18' from Tests?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

The Indian Test team in near future won't have any player wearing the jersey No.18 that belonged to legendary Virat Kohli for the last 14 years

Rohit's IPL 2025 Slump: Can He Bounce Back?

Rohit's IPL 2025 Slump: Can He Bounce Back?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Rohit Sharma's poor run in IPL 2025 has become a major talking point among fans and experts.

Kohli's Special Gift For KP's Son

Kohli's Special Gift For KP's Son

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli presented Kevin Pietersen's son Dylan with an autographed India blue jersey.

Fan Takes Rohit's Autograph, Ignores Sachin

Fan Takes Rohit's Autograph, Ignores Sachin

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Netizens were stunned that the child missed taking autographs of living legends Gavaskar -- the first batter to score 10,000 Test runs -- and Tendulkar -- the batter with the most number of Test runs and centuries.

Natarajan shows off his India blue jersey

Natarajan shows off his India blue jersey

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Pacer Thangarasu Natarajan couldn't hide his excitement as he wore the India blue jersey for the first time.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 6, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 6, 2024

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Tuesday, Day 11 of the Paris Olympics: (All timings in IST):

'This Belongs To You... Love You Dad'

'This Belongs To You... Love You Dad'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Harshit Rana celebrated with his father Pradeep after earning a maiden call-up to the Indian ODI team.

Duleep Trophy: India Blue virtually through to final

Duleep Trophy: India Blue virtually through to final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

After a dominant batting display, India Blue dished out a lethal bowling effort to bundle out India Green for just 237 runs and virtually secure its place in the final of the four-day Duleep Trophy cricket tournament, in Greater Noida on Tuesday. In reply to India Blue's mammoth first innings total of 707, India Green's fightback lasted for just 61 overs.

Duleep Trophy: Vihari, Raina lead India Blue's fightback

Duleep Trophy: Vihari, Raina lead India Blue's fightback

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Hanuma Vihari remained unbeaten on 86, while Suresh Raina made a strokeful 52 as India Blue reached 216 for three in reply to India Red's 383 all out on the second day of the Duleep Trohpy match, in Kanpur on Thursday.

India Blue storm into Duleep Trophy final

India Blue storm into Duleep Trophy final

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

India Blue reached the Duleep Trophy final on the basis of a massive first innings lead, completing a comprehensive performance against India Green even as the game ended in a draw in Greater Noida on Wednesday. There was only one team going into the final against India Red after India Blue took a huge 470-run first innings lead yesterday by dismissing the Green team for 237. India Blue had amassed 707

India Blue win Challenger Trophy

India Blue win Challenger Trophy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Opener Tanmay Srivastava scored a run-a-ball 103 while talented Bengal batsman Manoj Tiwary smashed a quick-fire 84 to help India Blue win the NKP Salve Challenger Series with a thumping 140-run victory over India Green in Indore on Monday. Replying to Blue's challenging score of 287 for seven, India Green were all-out for 147 in 36.4 overs.

Can Rs 10K SIP Make You Rs 3 CRORE?

Can Rs 10K SIP Make You Rs 3 CRORE?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Imagine transforming a modest Rs 10,000 monthly investment into a steady Rs 1 lakh monthly income in your retirement years. This is the power of compounding -- a strategy that rewards you for starting early and staying consistent with your investments, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.

Meet Hardik's Little Training Buddy

Meet Hardik's Little Training Buddy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The little fellow was Hardik's three-year-old son Agastya, who sported his daddy's India blue floppy hat.

SEE: Gambhir's heartfelt tribute to KKR fans

SEE: Gambhir's heartfelt tribute to KKR fans

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Gambhir, who recently stepped down as KKR's coach after leading them to their first title in a decade, posted an emotional farewell message.

Karthik's ton sees India Blue home

Karthik's ton sees India Blue home

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

A brilliant unbeaten century by Dinesh Karthik helped India Blue win the N K P Salve Challenger Trophy after a six-wicket victory over India Red.

Duleep Trophy game ends in draw; India Blue & Red in final

Duleep Trophy game ends in draw; India Blue & Red in final

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

The result means that India Blue and India Red will meet in the final.

Mithali to lead India Blue in Women's T20 Challenger Trophy

Mithali to lead India Blue in Women's T20 Challenger Trophy

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Mithali Raj will lead the India Blue team in the Senior Women's T20 Challenger Trophy, beginning August 14 in Alur, Bengaluru.

India Blue romp into Challenger final

India Blue romp into Challenger final

Rediff.com27 Oct 2007

A 91-run victory over India Green saw India Blue top the table with nine points and seal a place in Sunday's final of the Challenger tournament.

Raina stars in India Blue's victory

Raina stars in India Blue's victory

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

He made a composed 92 runs to help India Blue win by 12 runs against India Red in the first match of the one-day N K P Salve Challenger Trophy.

India Blue retain Challenger Trophy

India Blue retain Challenger Trophy

Rediff.com26 Oct 2008

India Blue beat India Red by eight wickets in the final. Chasing a modest 152 for victory, Blue attained the target in 25.4 overs.

India Red upset India Blue

India Red upset India Blue

Rediff.com2 Oct 2006

Sachin Tendulkar's heroic effort went in vain as India Red pulled off sensational 21-run victory, with 15 balls to spare, over favourites and holders India Blues in the first match of the Challenger series.

Cricketer Who Bats, Bowls Without Arms

Cricketer Who Bats, Bowls Without Arms

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Amir Hussain Lone lost both his arms in an accident at his father's sawmill when he was eight years old.

T20 WC: USA eye upset; India aim to seal Super 8 spot

T20 WC: USA eye upset; India aim to seal Super 8 spot

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Rohit & Co. eye better batting show against USA

India Blue crush India Green to enter final

India Blue crush India Green to enter final

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

Abhinav Mukund and Wasim Jaffer smashed gallant centuries as India Blue crushed India Green by 88 runs in Nagpur on Saturday to set up the title clash of the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy tournament against India Red.

Sehwag, Gambhir fail as Yuvraj's India Blue win Challenger Trophy

Sehwag, Gambhir fail as Yuvraj's India Blue win Challenger Trophy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

Paceman Bhuvaneshwar Kumar followed up his team's superb collective batting effort with a four-wicket haul as India Blue lifted the NKP Salve Challenger Series Trophy with a convincing 50-run victory over Delhi in the final.

'With hard work dreams do come true'

'With hard work dreams do come true'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

'Growing up as a small kid like everybody I also dreamt of playing for the country.'

Yuvraj sizzles again as India Blue enter Challenger final

Yuvraj sizzles again as India Blue enter Challenger final

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Yuvraj Singh breezed his way to a 56-ball 84 and gave the national selectors another timely reminder of his worth, even as Abhishek Nayar slammed a 39-ball 75, to take India Blue to the final of the NKP Salve Challenger Series with a 11-run win over India Red in Indore on Friday.

Duleep Trophy final: Gutsy Gambhir, Pujara power India Blue

Duleep Trophy final: Gutsy Gambhir, Pujara power India Blue

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Under pressure to retain his place in the Test XI, Cheteshwar Pujara overshadowed Rohit Sharma by scoring a solid hundred as India Blue made full use of a placid track to amass 362/3 against India Red on the first day of the Duleep Trophy final in Greater Noida.

India Blue beat Red by 49 runs

India Blue beat Red by 49 runs

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

Robin Uthappa scored a blazing 94 and all-rounder Irfan Pathan a quickfire 43 as India Blue posted 235 for 9 against India Red in the opening match of the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy tournament at the Barabati stadium in Cuttack on Thursday.

India Blue hold nerve to beat India Red

India Blue hold nerve to beat India Red

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Suresh Kumar scored a match-winning 87 to help India Blue beat India Red by one-wicket in a thriller at the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy cricket tournament in Nagpur.

India Blue beat Green, meet Red in final

India Blue beat Green, meet Red in final

Rediff.com26 Oct 2008

Cheteshwar Pujara waged a lone battle with a fighting 65 even as his team India Green crashed out of the Challenger Series for NKP Salve Trophy after a 19-run defeat to Blue in Cuttack on Saturday night. In Sunday's summit showdown, Blue will take on Red, unless the weather plays spoilsport.