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When Married Couples ROMANCED On Screen

When Married Couples ROMANCED On Screen

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Sukanya Verma looks at husband and wife filmi collaborations.

Will be our loss when Dhoni decides to retire: Kapil

Will be our loss when Dhoni decides to retire: Kapil

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Former India captain Kapil Dev believes it will be a big loss for the India whenever the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni decides to hang up his boots. Recently, Dhoni was dropped from the BCCI's list of centrally contracted players, raising fresh doubts on the future of the former India captain who has not played since the World Cup semi-final loss to New Zealand last year.

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The World Cup belonged to Yashpal as much as it belonged to Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath or Roger Binny, whose performances are often highlighted.

Don't let statistics ruin the story of cricket

Don't let statistics ruin the story of cricket

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Nostalgia and anecdotes, given to us by cricket's great writers, do much greater justice to the game.

Kohli slips behind Smith in ICC Test rankings

Kohli slips behind Smith in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Hat-trick man Jasprit Bumrah attains highest rating points by an India seamer since since Kapil Dev in 1981.

Winning WTC would be like WC triumph for Ishant

Winning WTC would be like WC triumph for Ishant

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Only Kapil Dev, with 131 matches, has played more Tests than Ishant for India as a fast bowler.

In PHOTOS: BCCI honours its stars

In PHOTOS: BCCI honours its stars

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Former India captain Kapil Dev was honoured with the C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award by the Board of Control for Cricket in India at its seventh annual awards ceremony in Mumbai on Saturday.

Kohli hopes 100 Tests milestone will inspire many

Kohli hopes 100 Tests milestone will inspire many

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Basking in the glory of becoming only the 12th Indian cricketer to play 100 Tests, Virat Kohli said he wants the "next generation" to take inspiration from the fact he could achieve the milestone despite playing in all three formats of the game in a gruelling international schedule.

'You cannot take 20 wickets if you keep dropping catches'

'You cannot take 20 wickets if you keep dropping catches'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

Former India captain Kapil Dev has criticised the team for cropping catches that allowed England's batsmen to take control of the third Test in Southampton.

'Rohit Sharma is talented and hardworking but needs a better head'

'Rohit Sharma is talented and hardworking but needs a better head'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Former captain Kapil Dev has said Team India's opening batsman needs a better head while out-of-favour batsman Virender Sehwag needs to be back among runs.

I felt like I was being thrown under the bus: Ashwin on Shastri's remark

I felt like I was being thrown under the bus: Ashwin on Shastri's remark

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed that he felt like he was being "thrown under the bus" after a remark by former head coach Ravi Shastri left him crushed during a torrid phase in his career when he contemplated retirement multiple times.

Shastri likely to retain India head coach job

Shastri likely to retain India head coach job

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Apart from Shastri, the other big names who will give presentations to the three-member committee include former Australia all-rounder and Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody, along with ex-New Zealand and Kings XI Punjab coach Mike Hesson.

Which Dhoni avatar do you like?

Which Dhoni avatar do you like?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Tell us which Mahi avatar you like best!

Kapil, Ganguly launch sport-viewing app for smartphones

Kapil, Ganguly launch sport-viewing app for smartphones

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Telecom operator Vodafone and Star India announced a tie-up on Thursday through which the broadcaster's sports telecasts can be viewed on mobile phones, which was welcomed by former India captains Kapil Dev and Sourav Ganguly in Mumbai.

Photos: Kolkata felicitates former India, Pak greats

Photos: Kolkata felicitates former India, Pak greats

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Cricket fans went down the memory lane when a number of former players from India and Pakistan were felicitated to mark the 25 years of Indo-Pak ODI matches.

Bumrah makes history in his debut Tests year

Bumrah makes history in his debut Tests year

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

No Indian bowler has had a better debut year in Test cricket than the young lad from the Gujarat and Mumbai Indians teams.

'Why talk about removing Dhoni and bring doubts in people's mind?'

'Why talk about removing Dhoni and bring doubts in people's mind?'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Calling Mahendra Singh Dhoni one of the best finishers in limited-overs game, cricket legend Kapil Dev has backed the Indian captain to continue leading the team in all three formats and said there should not be any question about his replacement.

Kapil, Dhoni, Gavaskar lavish praises on Srinivasan

Kapil, Dhoni, Gavaskar lavish praises on Srinivasan

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

They were speaking at a function to mark the release of 'Defying the Paradigm,' a coffee table book on Srinivasan's 50-year journey with India Cements.

What India's fast bowlers must do in South Africa

What India's fast bowlers must do in South Africa

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

'Bhuvneshwar can swing the ball, Bumrah has a difficult action to pick, Shami's seam position is outstanding, one of the best probably in world cricket and his rhythm is outstanding.' 'Umesh is fantastic as well and so is Ishant.' 'So we have all the tools.' 'It is just about them hitting the right length as quick as possible.'

PHOTOS: When India beat Pakistan and brought the WT20 Cup home!

PHOTOS: When India beat Pakistan and brought the WT20 Cup home!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's inspirational leadership guided India to a memorable triumph at the inaugural World Twenty20 Championship in South Africa in 2007. With the fifth edition of the tournament set to commence on Sunday, Rediff.com takes you through Team India's thrilling triumph in the final.

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Stop Treating Bowlers Badly!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

If we have not been world beaters in cricket for the longest time, here is the reason: We look down on our bowlers and deify batsmen, argues Aakar Patel.

Kapil bats for Subrata Roy, says he is a patriotic man

Kapil bats for Subrata Roy, says he is a patriotic man

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

The law is knocking at Sahara Group Chairman Subrata Roy's doors yet he manages to find a few well wishers. Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev has expressed concern over the arrest of Roy.

Warne picks India's greatest Test XI. Do you agree?

Warne picks India's greatest Test XI. Do you agree?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Australia spin great Shane Warne picked former India captain Sourav Ganguly as the skipper of his greatest Indian XI. However, the most notable omission in his team was that of former India batting great VVS Laxman, who enjoyed an impeccable record against Australia.

Sourav Ganguly is my favourite Indian captain: Lara

Sourav Ganguly is my favourite Indian captain: Lara

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Among all the Indian captains that he has played against, Sourav Ganguly is the "favourite" of West Indian batting legend and former skipper Brian Lara as he feels his leadership against arch-rivals Australia was "astonishing".

Shastri shares epic picture with Viv Richards

Shastri shares epic picture with Viv Richards

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Shastri shared a picture with former West Indies player Vivian Richards calling him a 'King'.

Get lost: Gavaskar clears the air on his MCG walkout

Get lost: Gavaskar clears the air on his MCG walkout

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Gavaskar opened up on the moment that almost led India to forfeit the match they would famously go on to win.

It's ROOT again all the way!

It's ROOT again all the way!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 2 of the India-England Test at Leeds.

Amitabh: Wish I could use Sidhu's lines in KBC'

Amitabh: Wish I could use Sidhu's lines in KBC'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

The Big B -- alongwith Kapil Dev -- lent support to Navjot Singh Sidhu, during the launch of the latter's website.

Modest Kapil gives Dhoni charge of his greatest all-time Indian ODI team

Modest Kapil gives Dhoni charge of his greatest all-time Indian ODI team

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

The legendary Kapil Dev has shocked us with his modesty. The former India captain has decided to keep himself "out" of the best-ever Indian ODI line-up which he feels should be led by another limited overs legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

India has self-belief to retain 2015 World Cup title: Kapil

India has self-belief to retain 2015 World Cup title: Kapil

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

India's 1983 World Cup winning skipper Kapil Dev feels the growing self belief of the Indian cricket team that they can win regularly outside the subcontinent could hold them in good stead to defend the 2015 World Cup title in Australia and New Zealand.

Tendulkar's mental strength is super-human: Daniel Chopra

Tendulkar's mental strength is super-human: Daniel Chopra

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Retiring cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest sportsperson that India has ever produced and his "super human" mental strength is "god-like", feels two-time PGA Tour winner golfer Daniel Chopra, who is currently playing in the Indian Open.

New ICC rules could deem reverse swing extinct

New ICC rules could deem reverse swing extinct

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

With the ICC finally terming it 'run out' and removing 'unfair play' in its rule book, the de-stigmatization of running players out at non-striker's has started.

Tendulkar, Nehra laud Ishant

Tendulkar, Nehra laud Ishant

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The India pacer is playing his 100th Test in Motera.

The agenda of BCCI's apex council meeting...

The agenda of BCCI's apex council meeting...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Finalising calendar for the 2020-21 home season of the Indian cricket team, appointment of ethics officer and release of funds to Indian Cricketers' Association (ICA) will be among the items on agenda at BCCI's second Apex Council meeting, in New Delhi, on Sunday. The Apex Council, which had its first and only meeting so far on November 30, is required to meet at least once in three months.

Umesh gives India 'good headache' ahead of Australia tour

Umesh gives India 'good headache' ahead of Australia tour

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

India's growing strength in depth in the pace department has given captain Virat Kohli the right kind of headache ahead of the tour of Australia.

Will you try Deepika paratha thaali for Rs 600?

Will you try Deepika paratha thaali for Rs 600?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

A Pune restaurant is serving thalis named after famous Indian celebrities.

Imran best all-rounder of my era: Hadlee

Imran best all-rounder of my era: Hadlee

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Former New Zealand all-rounder Sir Richard Hadlee has voted Pakistan's Imran Khan as the best all-rounder of his era, calling him a complete package in the celebrated '80s quartet, which included himself, Kapil Dev and Ian Botham.

'We won the 1983 World Cup but West Indies were the better side'

'We won the 1983 World Cup but West Indies were the better side'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

He can walk into any Indian team on a given day but former captain Kapil Dev decided to keep himself "out" of the best-ever Indian ODI line-up which he feels should be led by another limited overs legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

The world better take India seriously!

The world better take India seriously!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Despite keeping cricket as a sport alive, India gets ridiculed at every opportunity, says Faisal Shariff, bristling at the way India was ridiculed at the World Cup launch.

When Ranveer met cricket legends

When Ranveer met cricket legends

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The star was bowled over!