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BCCI scorers appeal to Ganguly for retirement benefits

BCCI scorers appeal to Ganguly for retirement benefits

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

17 scorers have appealed in unison to BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, seeking some sort of 'retirement benefits'

UP minister skips homes of Muslim men killed in anti-CAA stir

UP minister skips homes of Muslim men killed in anti-CAA stir

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

'This is not about Hindu-Muslim. Why should I go to vandals?'

World wrestling champion Sushil gets engaged

World wrestling champion Sushil gets engaged

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Beijing Olympic bronze medallist Sushil Kumar on Monday got engaged to Savi, daughter of his coach Satpal Singh, at a private ceremony in New Delhi attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

BCCI grants amnesty to Kiran More

BCCI grants amnesty to Kiran More

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

The Board of Control for Cricket in India granted amnesty to former India wicketkeeper Kiran More on Monday, paving the way for his return to the fold of the parent cricket body and making him eligible for the one-time benefit payment.

Sachin's time in ODIs is up, says Kapil

Sachin's time in ODIs is up, says Kapil

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Former India captain Kapil Dev says Sachin Tendulkar should have quit playing One-Day Internationals after the last World Cup.

Avesh, Washington play for 'Select County XI' in warm-up

Avesh, Washington play for 'Select County XI' in warm-up

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

It is understood that Kohli, Rahane, Shami, Jadeja will be sweating it out at the nets alongside Ashwin, who has already bowled a whopping 58 overs and taken seven wickets in a County game for Surrey last week.

Run-machine Kohli leads from the front

Run-machine Kohli leads from the front

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

He became only the third Indian captain to score a century in the West Indies after Kapil Dev and Rahul Dravid.

'Shardul was eager to get to his fifty, knew a 6 was coming'

'Shardul was eager to get to his fifty, knew a 6 was coming'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Thakur, Sundar talk us through their record-breaking partnership.

Gambhir, Sehwag's dip in form is a concern: Kapil

Gambhir, Sehwag's dip in form is a concern: Kapil

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Former India cricket captain Kapil Dev conceded that the form slump of senior openers Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag is a big worry for the team ahead of the twin Test series against England and Australia.

BCCI is not against Kapil, says Shukla

BCCI is not against Kapil, says Shukla

Rediff.com31 May 2012

As the controversy over Kapil Dev's omission from the list of IPL beneficiaries raged on, the BCCI said it has nothing against the legendary all-rounder and he was ignored for the cash award because of a "technical issue".

Afridi backs Akhtar's proposal for Indo-Pak series

Afridi backs Akhtar's proposal for Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Afridi said that he was surprised by the comments of Indian great Kapil and former IPL chairman, Rajeev Shukla, who outrightly dismissed Akhtar's suggestion. He also questioned the PCB and the Pakistan team management for making fitness of players a big issue.

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.

Sachin never played an innings like Gavaskar did: Imran

Sachin never played an innings like Gavaskar did: Imran

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Not undermining Sachin Tendulkar's rich contribution to the game of cricket, Pakistani cricketing legend-turned politician Imran Khan today said he always rates Sunil Gavaskar above any batsman in the world.

Harbhajan Singh's AWESOME Records

Harbhajan Singh's AWESOME Records

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Harbhajan Singh is the first Indian to take a Test hat-trick. He achieved this feat while playing against Australia at Kolkata in March 2001 by dismissing Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne.

India may find it difficult to win World T20: Kapil

India may find it difficult to win World T20: Kapil

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Former India captain Kapil Dev feels that Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Indian team will find it "very difficult" to win the upcoming World T20 in Sri Lanka considering the manner in which they played in during their last T20 International against New Zealand.

Kapil chides Unmukt for leaving training camp

Kapil chides Unmukt for leaving training camp

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Former India captain Kapil Dev chided Unmukt Chand for skipping practice to attend a youth summit and advised him to focus on the game. The Under-19 World Cup-winning captain attended India Today's 'Youth Summit' to speak on cricket when he is supposed to play a match, which will also feature Sachin Tendulkar, on Saturday.

'Bhajji, always loved your aggression on the field'

'Bhajji, always loved your aggression on the field'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Former players including Sachin Tendukar, VVS Laxman, and current players like Yuzvendra Chahal and Mayank Agarwal paid tribute to Harbhajan Singh, who retired from cricket.

Does Vivek Oberoi look like Modi? VOTE!

Does Vivek Oberoi look like Modi? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Do actors really look like the real life people they portray on screen? It's time to have *your* say!

Deepika-Ranveer's '83 date night

Deepika-Ranveer's '83 date night

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Priyanka meets Keanu Reeves.. Pratik wraps up a shoot with Vidya... Rajkummar celebrates with Patralekhaa...

Sunil Gavaskar inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Sunil Gavaskar inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on Wednesday in Dubai, when he received his commemorative cap from fellow-Hall of Famer and team-mate Kapil Dev.

Who should be India's vice-captain for South Africa Tests?

Who should be India's vice-captain for South Africa Tests?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

A look at the possible vice-captain candidates for the Test series in South Africa.

'Harmanpreet bats like Sehwag; aggressive like Kohli'

'Harmanpreet bats like Sehwag; aggressive like Kohli'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Celebrations were on at Harmanpreet's home in Moga in Punjab after her 171-run knock against Australia -- one of the greatest ODI knocks in women's cricket -- steered India into the World Cup final with a 36-run victory, in Derby, on Thursday.

Delivering Big B's eco message to the South Pole

Delivering Big B's eco message to the South Pole

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Satish Sikha, a Toronto-based designer, has collected 1,162 messages -- each on a one yard-long fabric -- from celebrities and scholars around the world, all talking about protecting the environment.

'BCCI should follow government guidelines'

'BCCI should follow government guidelines'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Former Indian cricket captains Kapil Dev and Mohammed Azharuddin on Tuesday favoured the BCCI becoming a National Sports Federation and falling under the purview of the RTI Act, as proposed in the National Sports (Development) Bill.

I feel ashamed by India's performance: Kapil

I feel ashamed by India's performance: Kapil

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

Stating that he felt "ashamed" by the Indian cricket team's dismal performance against Australia in the ongoing Test series, former India captain Kapil Dev said every aspect of the game has gone wrong for the Indians.

Kiran More seeks amnesty, hopes for one-time benefit

Kiran More seeks amnesty, hopes for one-time benefit

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Former India wicketkeeper Kiran More has applied for amnesty from the Board of Control for Cricket in India and is confident of returning to the fold.

Kapil unperturbed by BCCI snub over benefit cheque

Kapil unperturbed by BCCI snub over benefit cheque

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Even as uncertainty prevails over whether Kapil Dev has been left out of the list of former cricketers due to receive the one-time monetary benefit by the BCCI, the former India captain has said officials of the Cricket Board are the 'boss' and it's their call to make any decision they want.

Kohli lauds Ishant, shares interesting anecdote

Kohli lauds Ishant, shares interesting anecdote

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Ishant last played in an ODI in 2016 and a T20 International match in 2013.

Dinda will fly to Australia as Ishant's substitute: Ganguly

Dinda will fly to Australia as Ishant's substitute: Ganguly

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Former Skipper Sourav Ganguly revealed that Bengal pacer Ashok Dinda will fly to Australia as cover for injured fast bowler Ishant Sharma, who has been ruled out of a three-day practice match starting in Canberra on Monday.

Tendulkar, Sehwag named in All Time Test team

Tendulkar, Sehwag named in All Time Test team

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Four Indian cricketers, including batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar and 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev, were today named in the Greatest All Time Test XI chosen in an online poll.

When Laxman was bowled at MCG by Modi's speech

When Laxman was bowled at MCG by Modi's speech

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The Australians found it difficult to breach VVS Laxman's defence during his playing days but on the same soil, it was Narendra Modi's speech that 'bowled' him over and he is confident that young India will achieve success under the Prime Minister's able leadership.

'India is the top favourite for the World Cup'

'India is the top favourite for the World Cup'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Sri Lanka is the only team to have won the World Cup as hosts, when they triumphed in 1996. Kapil Dev believes the in-form Indian team has a chance to replicate the feat.

How leg-spinners have stolen thunder in IPL...

How leg-spinners have stolen thunder in IPL...

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Wrist spinners have become the toast of the Indian Premier League (IPL) so much so that a successful off-spinner like Ravichandran Ashwin, too, has been keen to try bowling leg breaks, feels cricket legend Kapil Dev.

Why Deepak Chahar's T20 World Record is special!

Why Deepak Chahar's T20 World Record is special!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Deepak Chahar is the first Indian bowler ever to hold the record of best bowling figures in any format of international cricket (Test/ODI/T20I), points out Rajneesh Gupta.

CWG Baton Relay gets cold response in Chandigarh

CWG Baton Relay gets cold response in Chandigarh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

Despite the presence of legendary sprinter Milkha Singh, cricketer Kapil Dev and Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, the Queen's Baton Relay for the Commonwealth Games received a cold response in Chandigarh, on Saturday.

How I took that special hat-trick against Pakistan

How I took that special hat-trick against Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'That was a morning where if I wanted to fly, I would have flown as well.'

Seers seek apology from Niranjani Akhada for announcing 'end' of Kumbh

Seers seek apology from Niranjani Akhada for announcing 'end' of Kumbh

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Nirvani Ani Akhada president Mahant Dharmdas said that only the mela officer or the chief minister has the right to announce the "end of the Kumbh Mela".

Dravid inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Dravid inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Dravid became only the fifth player from India to be named in the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

It is for Sachin to decide when to retire: Kapil

It is for Sachin to decide when to retire: Kapil

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Former India captain Kapil Dev has said it is up to Sachin Tendulkar to decide when to bid adieu to the game as there is no fixed age for a cricketer to call it a day.

'Can England play good cricket in India?'

'Can England play good cricket in India?'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Kapil Dev reckons that England would struggle to repeat a whitewash in this month's five match ODI series.