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OC World Cup: Teams India Must Defeat

OC World Cup: Teams India Must Defeat

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Everything you need to know about India's matches at the 2023 ODI World Cup.

'Everybody is feeling unsafe, not just the minorities'

'Everybody is feeling unsafe, not just the minorities'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'It is not just the religious minorities who are being intimidated or targeted.' 'You see an equal intimidation or effort of intimidation towards anyone who does not agree with the Hindutva interpretation of the Hindu faith.'

Will the brand-new Jal Shakti ministry keep India's head above water?

Will the brand-new Jal Shakti ministry keep India's head above water?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Can the newly-minted Jal Shakti ministry bring water to some 19 crore Indian households that have never had taps or heard the sound of flowing water, wonders Vinayak Chatterjee.

Coach Dravid defends 'poor' Indore pitch despite loss

Coach Dravid defends 'poor' Indore pitch despite loss

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

India's head coach Rahul Dravid doesn't regret one bit playing the four-Test series against Australia on spinner-friendly tracks.

India vs Pakistan: 'We should play a lot more against each other'

India vs Pakistan: 'We should play a lot more against each other'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

More matches between arch-rivals India and Pakistan will only benefit both sides as well as continent's hockey

Solving SKY's run drought: 'All he needs is one good hit'

Solving SKY's run drought: 'All he needs is one good hit'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

'There's going to be light at the end of the tunnel, he's going to be seeing that very soon.'

Dravid tests positive for COVID-19; to miss Asia Cup

Dravid tests positive for COVID-19; to miss Asia Cup

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

India were dealt a big blow ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup T20 after head coach Rahul Dravid tested positive for COVID-19 which has ruled him out of the upcoming Asia Cup T20.

Kohli, Rohit should quit T20Is; focus on Tests, ODIs: Shastri

Kohli, Rohit should quit T20Is; focus on Tests, ODIs: Shastri

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels that it is time for stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to concentrate on Tests and ODIs.

Dravid plays down split captaincy talk

Dravid plays down split captaincy talk

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

However, Rohit maintains that he hasn't taken a call on his T20 future.

WTC Final: 'Australia favourites on paper but India have the edge'

WTC Final: 'Australia favourites on paper but India have the edge'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Australian team on paper holds slight advantage on a bouncy track at The Oval but both Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting believe that the Indians are better prepared.

Gill to play for Glamorgan for remainder of County season

Gill to play for Glamorgan for remainder of County season

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

He has been in tremendous form of late with one hundred and three fifties in his last six 50-over games.

Boxing Worlds: India look to better their best-ever show

Boxing Worlds: India look to better their best-ever show

Rediff.com11 May 2023

India would be aiming to better their best-ever show when the trio of Deepak Bhoria, Mohammad Hussamudin and Nishant Dev step inside the ring in pursuit of summit berths in the men's boxing World Championships.

'Which country is now standing tall in BRICS? It's India'

'Which country is now standing tall in BRICS? It's India'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'India has the potential to do a lot more to take advantage of the time today where we stand to gain, geopolitically and in terms of market attractiveness.'

Congress dials down on Digvijaya's post thanking Germany

Congress dials down on Digvijaya's post thanking Germany

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Congress on Thursday said it firmly believes that India's democratic processes themselves have to deal with the threats posed to its democracy, remarks that came after the Bharatiya Janata Party attacked the opposition party for its leader Digvijaya Singh thanking Germany for "taking note" of Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha.

How Indian women's cricket team can turn the tables

How Indian women's cricket team can turn the tables

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Australia believe they can win from any situation, that mindset can't be taught: Sthalekar on India losing knock out games

Pick Your Indian Team For WTC Final

Pick Your Indian Team For WTC Final

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the WTC final against Australia?

Dravid recovers from COVID, to join team in Dubai

Dravid recovers from COVID, to join team in Dubai

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Head coach Rahul Dravid has tested negative for COVID-19 and is set to join the Indian team ahead of its much-awaited Asia Cup opener against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

Dravid points finger at bowling for WTC final loss

Dravid points finger at bowling for WTC final loss

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

'We had hoped that however behind we were, we could've shown more fight but we knew we needed exceptional performances. It was not a 469-run wicket. We gave away a lot of runs -- bowling was disappointing. We played some poor shots yesterday.'

Curtains down, Team India heads home

Curtains down, Team India heads home

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

The vanquished Indian cricket team, barring a couple of players, made its way back home on Saturday, drawing curtains on a disastrous Australian tour during which it lost more than it gained.

India headed towards diesel shortage

India headed towards diesel shortage

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

The demand for diesel is rising at 25 per cent annually, while the crude oil refiners are capable of catering to only 12-15 per cent growth.

Confident Aussies gear up for Ahmedabad Test

Confident Aussies gear up for Ahmedabad Test

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Following their emphatic nine-wicket win in the Indore Test, Australia will be looking to continue the momentum as they seek a series-levelling victory in the fourth and final Test, starting in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Shastri's advice to Kohli on how to bat in T20s...

Shastri's advice to Kohli on how to bat in T20s...

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Former India coach Ravi Shastri advised Virat Kohli that he must not drop the tempo of his innings after getting a start.

Ashwin should not over-plan against Australia: Shastri

Ashwin should not over-plan against Australia: Shastri

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin's form will decide the fate of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, said former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who wouldn't want the team's premier spinner to 'over-plan' against Australia.

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Pujara set for 100th Test as hosts eye another big win

India vs Australia, 2nd Test: Pujara set for 100th Test as hosts eye another big win

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara is set to play his 100th Test match when India take on Australia for the 2nd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Challenging to play WTC final right after IPL: Dravid

Challenging to play WTC final right after IPL: Dravid

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'There's going to be a lot of logistics involved given the IPL final is only a week before the WTC final'

Can India Break the Jinx in WTC Final?

Can India Break the Jinx in WTC Final?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

India has lost three finals and on four occasion it bit dust at the semifinal stage. It also made an exit at the preliminary stage of the 2021 T20 World Cup.

No Pressure, Only Pride: Dravid's take on India's WTC Final journey

No Pressure, Only Pride: Dravid's take on India's WTC Final journey

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Dravid insisted his team is not feeling any pressure going into the World Test Championship final against Australia.

Kul-Cha ready to serve up a treat for fans?

Kul-Cha ready to serve up a treat for fans?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Several members of the Indian cricket team including the stand-in captain Hardik Pandya on Wednesday began training at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, on Friday, but all eyes were on the wrist-spinning duo, who have to battle it out with Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar for a place in the Playing XI.

Prasad, Sandhu join race for India head coach's job

Prasad, Sandhu join race for India head coach's job

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Former seam bowlers Venkatesh Prasad and Balwinder Sing

Sanjay Bangar appointed India's head coach for Zimbabwe tour

Sanjay Bangar appointed India's head coach for Zimbabwe tour

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Former India and Railways all-rounder Sanjay Bangar was on Thursday named coach for the national cricket team's upcoming tour to Zimbabwe, while there was no place for Bharat Arun and R Sridhar in the support staff. The Indian cricket team is slated to play three T20s and three ODIs in Zimbabwe, starting on June 11. The selectors had named a largely inexperienced squad for the tour, which will be led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni. "Mr. Sanjay Bangar has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Indian cricket team for the forthcoming tour to Zimbabwe, which commences on the 8th of June comprising 3 One-Day International matches and 3 T20 International matches to be played in Harare," BCCI secretary Ajay Shirke said in a statement. Another former first-class cricketer, Abhay Sharma, has been appointed as the fielding coach of the team in place of Sridhar. Sharma has been working as the India U-19 fielding coach under Rahul Dravid.

Rivalry Reignited! India-Pak face off in SAFF Cup

Rivalry Reignited! India-Pak face off in SAFF Cup

Rediff.com17 May 2023

India and Pakistan to renew football rivalry after five years, clubbed in same group in next month's SAFF Cup

Confirmed: Constantine back as India's head football coach

Confirmed: Constantine back as India's head football coach

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Stephen Constantine is returning to coach India. The country's football federation confirmed on Friday that the Englishman has agreed to a second stint with the national team.

'Two legends, one frame'

'Two legends, one frame'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

The BCCI took to Twitter and shared a picture of Lara and Dravid standing next to each other.

'Welcome home guys!' Manipur to host India for first time

'Welcome home guys!' Manipur to host India for first time

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Better late than never! That's the thought on Manipuris minds as they gear up to host their first ever international tournament from Wednesday.

'Kohli is fine and training after privacy breach'

'Kohli is fine and training after privacy breach'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Kohli dealt well with breach of privacy, says coach Rahul Dravid

What makes the Ashwin-Jadeja special

What makes the Ashwin-Jadeja special

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The duo collected 16 wickets in the Delhi Test to add to their 15 in the first Test at Nagpur as India took a 2-0 lead in the four-Test series.

India keep a wary eye on Shami's fitness

India keep a wary eye on Shami's fitness

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

seamer Mohammed Shami's recovery from COVID-19 is being monitored by the team management, as they look to replace the injured Jasprit Bumrah, ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup.

Is India heading for another economic crisis?

Is India heading for another economic crisis?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

The government thinks that it can buy peace with its own people, not by providing an environment for growth, but by bribing them into silence, writes M R Venkatesh.

Flattest Day 1 pitch of the series: Aus captain Smith

Flattest Day 1 pitch of the series: Aus captain Smith

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Australian captain Steve Smith said the pitch for the fourth and final Test match at the Narendra Modi Stadium potentially looks to be the 'flattest day one track' of the series.

It's exit time: Carrefour India head tells staff

It's exit time: Carrefour India head tells staff

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

It is learnt at a meeting on Monday afternoon, Jean Noel Bironneau, Carrefour's country managing director, told senior executives the French company was bringing down the shutters on its India operations.