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Rajshree Ojha on directing Aisha

Rajshree Ojha on directing Aisha

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

34-year-old Rajshree Ojha on directing Aisha.

Harbhajan, Ojha a must for Tests, says Ganguly

Harbhajan, Ojha a must for Tests, says Ganguly

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly took a swipe at the selectors' decision to omit leftarm spinner Pragyan Ojha, especially after a 10-wicket haul in his last Test.

Ojha reaches 100-wicket milestone in Tests

Ojha reaches 100-wicket milestone in Tests

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha completed his 100 wickets in Test cricket on the second day of the fourth and final match of the series against Australia, becoming the third fastest Indian to reach the milestone.

How Ojha turned it around?

How Ojha turned it around?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2009

India's left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha credited the Indian Premier League for his match-winning performance in the opening match of the ICC World Twenty20 against Bangladesh in Nottingham, on Saturday.

England begin well despite Ojha's twin strikes

England begin well despite Ojha's twin strikes

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Pragyan Ojha struck twice in the second session to help India take the upper-hand after England batted resolutely in reply to India's first innings total of 327 on the second afternoon of the second Test on Saturday.

Naman Ojha to lead India 'A' in Australia

Naman Ojha to lead India 'A' in Australia

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha was named captain of the India 'A' team, which will take part in the two unofficial 'Tests' and a four-nation One-day tournament, in Australia.

Watson eyeing to keep Ojha at bay

Watson eyeing to keep Ojha at bay

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has set his sights on Indian left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha saying that he could be the key to India's bowling attack in the upcoming Test series.

Tiwary, Ojha revive India A to 304/6

Tiwary, Ojha revive India A to 304/6

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Captain Manoj Tiwary (83) and Naman Ojha (82 batting) hit aggressive half centuries to rescue India A from initial wobble and take them to a comfortable 304 for six on the opening day of the first four-day match against Australia A.

Memes mock Kejriwal's 'another birth to win Delhi' claim as BJP beats AAP

Memes mock Kejriwal's 'another birth to win Delhi' claim as BJP beats AAP

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Social media has been buzzing with memes mocking Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal's 2023 prediction that BJP will need another birth to win the Delhi elections. The BJP's victory in the recent elections has turned Kejriwal's bold claim into the punchline of the season. Memes and videos are circulating, referencing the AAP's defeat, highlighting the 'drama' between Kejriwal and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, and even drawing parallels to the BJP's win with the 'Mentos Zindagii' ad campaign.

Ojha 'fine' after suffering freak head injury in Duleep tie

Ojha 'fine' after suffering freak head injury in Duleep tie

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha was taken to hospital for precautionary tests but escaped a serious injury after being hit on the head during the Duleep Trophy match between India Blue and India Green at Greater Noida on Wednesday. The incident happened in the 63rd over of India Blue's second innings as Ojha, while fielding for India Green at mid-on, was dealt a blow on the left side of his head after the ball bounced viciously in front of him, forcing him to take evasive action.

Dinda, Ojha in ugly feud ahead of Bengal's Ranji tie

Dinda, Ojha in ugly feud ahead of Bengal's Ranji tie

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

Former India players Pragyan Ojha and Ashok Dinda were on Saturday involved in an ugly feud ahead of Bengal's Ranji Trophy group league encounter against Tamil Nadu in Rajkot and both nearly came to exchanging blows during the training session. Both players are important in Bengal's scheme of things and the team management, which includes skipper Manoj Tiwary, coach Sairaj Bahutule and manager Sameer Dasgupta, spoke to them and conveyed that this behaviour was unexpected.

Remodelled action gets Ojha three wkts against Aus 'A'

Remodelled action gets Ojha three wkts against Aus 'A'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Back in the mix after one and half years, left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha justified the selector's faith by rocking Australia A top-order with three quick wickets as the visitors reached 185 for four against India A at stumps on the second day of the first unofficial cricket Test in Chennai.

Pragyan Ojha claims six wickets

Pragyan Ojha claims six wickets

Rediff.com26 Nov 2006

Pragyan Ojha claimed six wickets to earn Hyderabad first innings points in the Ranji Trophy Elite league match against Maharashtra, in Karad on Sunday.

PIX: Cummins & Co. finally get their act together!

PIX: Cummins & Co. finally get their act together!

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Last year's runner-up Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) suffered a heartbreaking exit from the IPL 2025 play-off race after rain washed out their must-win game against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Hyderabad on Monday.

Naman Ojha played a starring role

Naman Ojha played a starring role

Rediff.com28 Mar 2010

Naman Ojha's masterclass 80, his third IPL fifty, helped Rajasthan Royals to a formidable total (177 for eight) and their eventual triumph against Chennai Super Kings at Motera on Sunday.

Fit-again Shami set for comeback in Ranji Trophy

Fit-again Shami set for comeback in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Mohammed Shami will make his long-awaited comeback to competitive cricket in the Ranji Trophy.

Ojha stumped for 99, MP post 322/5

Ojha stumped for 99, MP post 322/5

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Naman Ojha was unfortunate to have missed a century by only a run as Madhya Pradesh recovered from a poor start to post 322 for five in their Ranji Trophy match against Bengal in Indore on Saturday.

Ashwin-Ojha alliance spells success for Team India

Ashwin-Ojha alliance spells success for Team India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Both are 26 years of age. They have nothing in common when it comes to their bowling styles, one being an off-spinner and the other a left arm leg-spinner. However, both bowling in tandem have, in the last year, fetched Team India rich dividends.

Ojha's century keeps MP in the hunt

Ojha's century keeps MP in the hunt

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Madhya Pradesh rode on opener Naman Ojha's unbeaten century as the visitors finished at 200 for one in their second innings and take an overall lead of 77 runs against Rajasthan at the end of third day's play.

Naman Ojha to join Rajasthan Royals

Naman Ojha to join Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

Naman Ojha, wicketkeeper-batsman of Madhya Pradesh, has been contracted to play for Rajasthan Royals in the second season of Indian Premier League (IPL). Ojha, the first player from Madhya Pradesh to join the cash-rich event, has signed a one-year contract with the champions for the second season of the Twenty20 league tournament, which begins on April 10.

Kaif, Ojha lead Central Zone fightback

Kaif, Ojha lead Central Zone fightback

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

Captain Mohammad Kaif (73) and wicketkeeper Naman Ojha (85) struck half-centuries as Central Zone recovered from a top order collapse to trail South Zone by just three runs on the second day of the Duleep Trophy match at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on Friday. At draw of stumps, Central were 326 for 9 in reply to South's 329 all out.

BJP mocks Sukhu govt over CID probe into samosa goof

BJP mocks Sukhu govt over CID probe into samosa goof

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

A day after a goof-up over serving snacks to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu snowballed into a major controversy necessitating a CID probe, state Bharatiya Janata Party chief Satpal Satti on Friday claimed the Congress government has become a 'laughing stock' for ordering an 'inquiry into samosas'.

Ojha heads to England buoyed by shock recall

Ojha heads to England buoyed by shock recall

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha is keen to capitalise on a second bite of the cherry after landing a surprise call-up to an India squad he was originally omitted from for the ongoing tour of England.

IPL Trading: Pragyan Ojha moves from Deccan to Mumbai

IPL Trading: Pragyan Ojha moves from Deccan to Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha on Saturday became the sixth player to be transferred during the IPL trading window, moving from Deccan Chargers to Mumbai Indians.

Kotla Test: Ojha helps India retain advantage

Kotla Test: Ojha helps India retain advantage

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha took a wicket in the final over of the day to help India regain advantage against West Indies on day two of the first cricket Test at Ferozshah Kotla on Monday.

Mumbai make Ranji final despite hundreds by Ojha, Harpreet

Mumbai make Ranji final despite hundreds by Ojha, Harpreet

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Mumbai made it to their first Ranji Trophy final in three seasons even though they were denied an outright victory after fighting centuries from Madhya Pradesh wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha and Harpreet Singh on Day5 of the semi-final in Cuttack, on Wednesday.

Ojha relishes bounce and turn of pitch

Ojha relishes bounce and turn of pitch

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

After coming a cropper in the first two matches, left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha rediscovered some of his lost touch on the opening day of third Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday and he attributed it to the bounce and turn that the wicket was offering.

Ojha expects run feast for India too

Ojha expects run feast for India too

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Forced to toil on a lifeless track in the second Test, India spinner Pragyan Ojha on Tuesday said even the Sri Lankan bowlers will struggle to contain a strong Indian batting line-up.

Stats: Pragyan Ojha follows in Anil Kumble's footsteps

Stats: Pragyan Ojha follows in Anil Kumble's footsteps

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Highlights on the second day of the second and final cricket Test between India and New Zealand in Bangalore on Saturday.

Fingers crossed, I will perform well, says 'under pressure' Ojha

Fingers crossed, I will perform well, says 'under pressure' Ojha

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha says he will be "under pressure" to perform if he makes the playing eleven in the decisive third Test against Sri Lanka, starting Friday, after the freak injury to Wriddhiman Saha opened the door for him after a "long wait".

Why Kohli Came Undone Against Spin

Why Kohli Came Undone Against Spin

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'When it comes to playing spin, the only way, spend time playing against it for hours and hours and hours.'

PHOTOS: Naman Ojha hits double ton vs Australia 'A'

PHOTOS: Naman Ojha hits double ton vs Australia 'A'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

An unbeaten double century by Naman Ojha put India 'A' in a command against Australia 'A' on Day 2 of their four-day match in Brisbane, on Monday.

Ojha adopting positive approach to counter attacking Aussies

Ojha adopting positive approach to counter attacking Aussies

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Australians love playing mind-games but the Indian cricket team will be ready for them in the upcoming Test series, said left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha.

Thinking about selection puts a lot of pressure: Ojha

Thinking about selection puts a lot of pressure: Ojha

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Pragyan Ojha has not yet given up. He might have fallen in the pecking order behind Ravindra Jadeja as the third specialist spinner with remote chances of playing a Test series overseas but the Odisha-born Hyderbad left-arm spinner is not ready to throw in the towel yet.

Shami, Pragyan Ojha among 30 probables for South Africa series

Shami, Pragyan Ojha among 30 probables for South Africa series

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Pacer Mohammad Shami, who is recuperating after shoulder surgery, and left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha, back with a re-modelled action, are among 30 players named by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's senior selection committee for a preparatory camp ahead of the South African team's upcoming tour of India.

Spotted: Pragyan Ojha in Mumbai

Spotted: Pragyan Ojha in Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Reader Mayank Madhur sent us this picture from Mumbai.

Ojha rushed to hospital after being hit on the neck

Ojha rushed to hospital after being hit on the neck

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

The Indian left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha was rushed to a hospital on Thursday morning after being hit on the neck during the team's net session at the Premadasa stadium in Colombo.

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

Could not turn down Ganguly's offer to play for Bengal: Ojha

Could not turn down Ganguly's offer to play for Bengal: Ojha

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha was approached by Sourav Ganguly to turn out for Bengal in the upcoming domestic season. The offer that was so exciting that the India discard had to seek an emotional move from Hyderabad.

BCCI releases Vijay, Ojha from Indian Test squad

BCCI releases Vijay, Ojha from Indian Test squad

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Tamil Nadu opener Murali Vijay and Hyderabad all-rounder Pragyan Ojha were on Monday released from the Indian Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka and will return to their respective states for the Ranji Trophy matches from Tuesday.