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Shubman Gill reacts after rain robs him of maiden ton

Shubman Gill reacts after rain robs him of maiden ton

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Gill conceded that the third ODI was a bittersweet experience for him as he missed out on his maiden ODI hundred by just two runs

Turning Point: Vaibhav Arora's Bowling

Turning Point: Vaibhav Arora's Bowling

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

The 24 year old made the new ball swing both ways and the CSK batters had a hard time guessing which way the ball would move.

How Punjab Kings are looking to build a strong team

How Punjab Kings are looking to build a strong team

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

o get the players of their choice.

Difficult for us but we decided to stay on and play: Dhawan

Difficult for us but we decided to stay on and play: Dhawan

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

India captain Shikhar Dhawan on Thursday indicated that there was an option of not playing the T20 International series after losing nine players to COVID-19 related isolation but they chose the difficult route of playing with only five specialist batsmen.

Lockdown files: Dhawan shows fans flute-playing skills

Lockdown files: Dhawan shows fans flute-playing skills

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Dhawan has been enjoying the enforced downtime with his family, spending plenty of time particularly with his son Zoravar, dancing and boxing to kill the boredom.

Eye on '23 WC: India start 50 over auditions

Eye on '23 WC: India start 50 over auditions

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Exactly 11 months are left for the marquee event in India and the series starting on Friday will give the team an initial idea about some of the middle-order slots

'Huma, Sonakshi face many problems daily'

'Huma, Sonakshi face many problems daily'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'The idea for this film came from Sonakshi and Huma.'

Jadeja, Gaikwad key to CSK's fortunes against Punjab Kings

Jadeja, Gaikwad key to CSK's fortunes against Punjab Kings

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Chennai Super Kings have so far failed to display the stuff that won them the IPL last season, and new skipper Ravindra Jadeja must seek improvement on multiple fronts against Punjab Kings when they meet at the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

Will KKR return to winning ways against in-form Punjab?

Will KKR return to winning ways against in-form Punjab?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders are expected to continue with their risk-taking approach despite mixed returns when they on Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai on Friday.

PIX: Dhawan & Co quarantine in Mumbai ahead of SL tour

PIX: Dhawan & Co quarantine in Mumbai ahead of SL tour

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

India's white ball squad, led by Shikhar Dhawan, arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday as they began their two-week quarantine ahead of their tour of Sri Lanka next month.

CWG: Weightlifter Thakur strikes silver in men's 96kg

CWG: Weightlifter Thakur strikes silver in men's 96kg

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Samoa's Don Opeloge 381kg (171kg+210kg) bettered his 2018 silver by clinching gold with a record-breaking performance.

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings beat RCB in thrilling chase

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings beat RCB in thrilling chase

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between RCB and Punjab Kings in Navi Mumbai, on Sunday

UP bizman Peeyush Jain arrested; Rs 177 cr unaccounted cash found

UP bizman Peeyush Jain arrested; Rs 177 cr unaccounted cash found

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The finance ministry on Monday said the recent raid on perfume trader Peeyush Jain's house in Kanpur, from where more than Rs 177 cr unaccounted cash was unearthed, was the "biggest ever seizure of cash" by an enforcement agency. The December 26 raid, which resulted in Jain's arrest, included searches at Jain's residential/factory premises in Kannauj, where about Rs 17 crore in cash have been recovered, the ministry said in a release. Further searches are underway at Jain's residential/factory premises in Kannauj.

PIX: Pant, Hardik power India to ODI series win over England

PIX: Pant, Hardik power India to ODI series win over England

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

IMAGES from the 3rd ODI played between England and India at Old Trafford on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Bumrah takes six as India rout England

PHOTOS: Bumrah takes six as India rout England

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma notched up a sublime fifty as the tourists thrashed England by 10 wickets after a career-best performance of 6/19 by Jasprit Bumrah in the first one-day international of the three-match series in London on Tuesday.

Why Bravo did not bowl final over against Delhi Capitals

Why Bravo did not bowl final over against Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said he had to hand the ball to Ravindra Jadeja to bowl the match-deciding final over against Delhi Capitals as Dwayne Bravo, his preferred option, was not available due to fitness issues.

COVID-hit Delhi Capitals face inconsistent Punjab Kings

COVID-hit Delhi Capitals face inconsistent Punjab Kings

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The Punjab bowlers led by Kagiso Rabada have fared well. But the likes of Vaibhav Arora, Arshdeep Singh along with Rahul Chahar, who has nine wickets, would need to be on the money.

VOTE! Who Should Be India's Next Captain?

VOTE! Who Should Be India's Next Captain?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

India will need to look for a successor for Rohit Sharma, who turned 35 in April, after the ODI World Cup next year.

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Indian cricket in 2022 was chaotic, to say the least and messy at most of the time both on and off the field.

Time Up For Rohit, Kohli, Rahul?

Time Up For Rohit, Kohli, Rahul?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The national selectors did well to deliver a loud and clear message as they sought to kickstart the transition in the Indian T20 team.

Why Pant opened the innings in 2nd ODI vs Windies

Why Pant opened the innings in 2nd ODI vs Windies

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma says it was a one-off experiment to ask Rishabh Pant open the innings and not a permanent solution as his team is trying new combinations to sort out the batting order before the 2023 World Cup.

Top Performer: Liam Livingstone

Top Performer: Liam Livingstone

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Liam Livingstone's unbeaten 49* came off a mere 22 balls as he guided his team past the finish line with just under five overs to spare.

Dhawan-led Indian team departs for Sri Lanka tour

Dhawan-led Indian team departs for Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The second-string Indian led by Shikhar Dhawan departed for Colombo on Monday for their limited overs against Sri Lanka next month.

Punjab Kings skipper Agarwal slams batters for LSG loss

Punjab Kings skipper Agarwal slams batters for LSG loss

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Punjab Kings skipper Mayank Agarwal was disappointed with the poor showing of his batters after losing to Lucknow Super Giants by 20 runs in the IPL match, at the MCA International Stadium in Pune, on Friday, saying they were below par.

Rahul or Gill ideal opener for Zim ODIs?

Rahul or Gill ideal opener for Zim ODIs?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

So, will Rahul allow Gill to continue his good form at the top of the order or perch himself out there at the onset with one eye on the Asia Cup?

Rs 177 cr cash, 23 kg gold found from UP bizman

Rs 177 cr cash, 23 kg gold found from UP bizman

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The searches since December 22, which resulted in Jain's arrest, also included searches at the trader's residential/factory premises in Kannauj, wherein about Rs 17 crore in cash, 23 kg of gold and 600 kg sandalwood oil having a market value of about Rs 6 crore have been recovered, the ministry said in a release.

Tough times made me stronger but needed calm and clarity: Dhawan

Tough times made me stronger but needed calm and clarity: Dhawan

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Shikhar Dhawan believes that every lean patch in his career has made him "stronger" but it is his clarity and calmness that has enabled him to ride over rough times.

ODI Rankings: Dhawan moves up, Kohli remains second

ODI Rankings: Dhawan moves up, Kohli remains second

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Shikhar Dhawan jumped two places to 16th after his unbeaten half-century in the first ODI against Lanka

IPL Poll: SRH vs DC: Who will win?

IPL Poll: SRH vs DC: Who will win?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

Game 20 in IPL 2021 will see the Sunrisers Hyderabad take on the Delhi Capitals at Chennai (the game begins at 7.30 pm IST).

Mayank Agarwal set to captain Punjab Kings in IPL 2022

Mayank Agarwal set to captain Punjab Kings in IPL 2022

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The management was keen on Agarwal as the leader even before the auction.

14-day quarantine in Mumbai for SL-bound Indian team

14-day quarantine in Mumbai for SL-bound Indian team

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

India's white ball squad, led by Shikhar Dhawan, will quarantine in Mumbai from June 14 to 28 and undergo six RT-PCR tests on alternate days before flying off to Colombo for the six-match series against Sri Lanka, starting on July 13.

7 Winter Treks In The Himalayas

7 Winter Treks In The Himalayas

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Add adventure to your winterr vacay with any of these easy, one-day Himalayan treks that you can attempt by yourself.

Turning Point: DC's flying start

Turning Point: DC's flying start

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Delhi Capitals Openers Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw ensured they scored at over 10-an-over in the Powerplay.

We still need to try a few more things: DC captain Pant

We still need to try a few more things: DC captain Pant

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Along with Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw also played a quickfire knock of 39 runs. For Punjab Kings, Chris Jordon, Harpreet Brar, and Riley Meredith returned with one wicket each. With this win, Delhi Capitals has moved to the first spot in the points table with 12 points from 8 games while Punjab Kings remain in sixth place with six points.

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings demolish RCB to stay alive

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings demolish RCB to stay alive

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Punjab Kings buried Royal Challengers Bangalore under a deluge of runs as they kept their play-off hopes alive with a thumping 54-run victory, riding on superb half-centuries from Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone.

RR vs PBKS: Turning Point: Chahal Magic

RR vs PBKS: Turning Point: Chahal Magic

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Yuzi Chahal strengthened his hold over the Purple Cap with 22 wickets in 11 matches.

Will India bring in Suryakumar for 2nd ODI?

Will India bring in Suryakumar for 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second ODI against South Africa?

Jayant Yadav, Saini in India squad for South Africa ODIs

Jayant Yadav, Saini in India squad for South Africa ODIs

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Jayant Yadav will replace off-spinner Washington Sundar, who tested positive for COVID-19 during the camp in Bengaluru.

IPL PHOTOS: Royals down Punjab; close in on play-offs

IPL PHOTOS: Royals down Punjab; close in on play-offs

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal struck a career-best 68 as Rajasthan Royals inched closer to the play-offs after outclassing Punjab Kings by six wickets, in the IPL 2022 match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

Best XI of IPL 2022

Best XI of IPL 2022

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Laxmi Negi picks the finest cricketers of this IPL.