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Rohit vs Gill: Battle for ODI supremacy heats up

Rohit vs Gill: Battle for ODI supremacy heats up

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

India captain Rohit Sharma moved up two places to third in the latest ICC ODI batter rankings following his stellar performance in the Champions Trophy final, while teammate Shubman Gill held on to the top spot.

Karun Nair ready to light up IPL 2025 for DC

Karun Nair ready to light up IPL 2025 for DC

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

After a stellar performance in domestic cricket, premier batter Karun Nair is confident of reclaiming his India cap.

JioHotstar is here! Subscription starts at Rs 149

JioHotstar is here! Subscription starts at Rs 149

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

JioStar, the newly formed joint venture by the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, on Friday announced the launch of JioHotstar by bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar streaming platforms. With close to 3 lakh hours of entertainment, live sports coverage, and more than 50 crore users, JioHotstar provides compelling subscription plans tailored to diverse audience needs, starting at Rs 149, the company said in a statement.

'Hope no one questions Kohli's form now'

'Hope no one questions Kohli's form now'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Virat Kohli's century against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy has silenced critics who questioned his form, according to his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma.

From boos to cheers: Hardik's '360 degree turnaround'

From boos to cheers: Hardik's '360 degree turnaround'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Hardik Pandya can expect a friendly reception from the fans at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2025 after playing crucial roles in India's T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy triumphs.

BCCI top brass deliberate as Star India asks for discount

BCCI top brass deliberate as Star India asks for discount

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The BCCI top brass deliberated on the two subjects for more than an hour in the emergent meeting of the Apex Council on Monday.

Kohli's Ranji return disappoints, Delhi crush Railways

Kohli's Ranji return disappoints, Delhi crush Railways

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Delhi short fall of knockouts, secure an innings win against Railways; Kohli's return concludes with single-digit score

Lakshya knocked out of Indonesia Masters

Lakshya knocked out of Indonesia Masters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Earlier in the day, the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanshia Crasto squandered an early lead to go down 21-18, 15-21, 19-21 against Malaysia's Pang Ron Hoo and Su Yin Cheng in the second round.

Viacom18 becomes subsidiary of Reliance

Viacom18 becomes subsidiary of Reliance

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Media conglomerate Viacom18 Media has become a subsidiary of Reliance Industries effective December 30, 2024, after the conversion of over 24.61 crore compulsorily convertible preference shares (CCPS) into an equivalent number of equity shares. Earlier, Viacom18 Media had been a material subsidiary of Network18 Media & Investments Ltd, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).

Blow for Aus: Hazlewood likely to miss remainder of Test series

Blow for Aus: Hazlewood likely to miss remainder of Test series

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Josh Hazlewood, who was recalled after recovering from a side injury that ruled him out of the second Test, did not start on the ground on day four at the Gabba on Tuesday and bowled only one over before chatting to a team physio during a drinks break.

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood claimed the Men's Test Player-of-the-Year award. It marked his first Australian Cricket Award, with Hazlewood taking 30 wickets at just 13.16 in Tests against the West Indies, New Zealand, and India.

Boland to get another crack at the Indians

Boland to get another crack at the Indians

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

On Tuesday, Hazlewood bowled just one over before walking out of the field before undergoing scans later to ascertain the severity of the injury.

Sony India secures $170m Asian cricket media rights

Sony India secures $170m Asian cricket media rights

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Reliance-Disney skips bidding

Three CEOs to lead Reliance-Disney media behemoth

Three CEOs to lead Reliance-Disney media behemoth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Viacom18 Media (Viacom18), and The Walt Disney Company announced on Thursday that they have completed the merger of Viacom18's media and JioCinema businesses into Star India (SIPL), creating a mega joint venture valued at Rs 70,352 crore. The new entity will be guided by three chief executive officers (CEOs), "who will lead the company into a new era of ambition and disruption", according to a joint statement. Kevin Vaz will lead the entertainment division across all platforms, Kiran Mani will head the combined digital division, and Sanjog Gupta will oversee the sports operations.

No photos allowed: Kohli's secret net session

No photos allowed: Kohli's secret net session

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Virat, a player often hyped and celebrated on Australian soil, generates headlines, catchy articles and massive viewership numbers whenever he lands Down Under.

'McSweeney's debut vs Bumrah the toughest in 10 Years'

'McSweeney's debut vs Bumrah the toughest in 10 Years'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

McSweeney was dismissed by Bumrah four times across six innings and the Australia selectors have replaced him with teenage sensation Sam Konstas for the Melbourne and Sydney Test.

Why Delhi Capitals Lost Rishabh Pant

Why Delhi Capitals Lost Rishabh Pant

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Parth Jindal admitted that the split had been "devastating" for him personally.

Hardik Pandya Back on Top!

Hardik Pandya Back on Top!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Hardik Pandya reclaims top spot among T20I all-rounders, Tilak Varma jumps 69 places to third among batters

Ponting tells Smith, Labuschagne to learn from Kohli

Ponting tells Smith, Labuschagne to learn from Kohli

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting advised struggling batters Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to trust their game akin to star India batter Virat Kohli.

Awkward Bumrah is 'The Terminator'

Awkward Bumrah is 'The Terminator'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram explained how Bumrah's release point is at least a foot closer to the batters than any other bowler, making it that much difficult to pick the length.

Manu Bhaker's Diwali Surprise!

Manu Bhaker's Diwali Surprise!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Manu Bhaker chose to illuminate her home with traditional clay diyas, supporting local vendors and promoting the 'Vocal for Local' initiative.

India's largest media empire is all set to be born!

India's largest media empire is all set to be born!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Competition Commission of India on Wednesday said it has approved the merger of the media assets of Reliance Industries and Walt Disney Co to create the country's largest media empire. The deal, announced six months ago, has been cleared by the CCI with certain modifications proposed by the two parties.

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

'It could be their last': Kohli-Rohit under fire

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Michael Clarke expressed that if star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fail to perform during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, they could retire

Don't write off champions: Hussey backs Kohli, Rohit

Don't write off champions: Hussey backs Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Michael Hussey backed star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and said that one cannot write off champion players like them.

'He's the most valuable cricketer right now'

'He's the most valuable cricketer right now'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Since making his Test debut in 2018, Bumrah has made 36 Test appearances and has 159 wickets to his name.

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has completed the merger of its media assets with the India business of global media house Walt Disney and formed a joint venture with a valuation of over Rs 70,000 crore. The JV will be one of the largest media and entertainment companies in India with a combined revenue of approximately Rs 26,000 crore and will be led by Nita Ambani as its chairperson, according to a joint statement.

BCCI abandons new Duleep Trophy format amid pressure

BCCI abandons new Duleep Trophy format amid pressure

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The Duleep Trophy is set to return to its traditional zonal from next year after the state units gave a thumbs down to the four-team concept introduced this season.

Sprinter Hima exonerated by NADA over doping charges

Sprinter Hima exonerated by NADA over doping charges

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The 24-year-old Hima was last year provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for three whereabout failures in a span of 12 months. She was, however, cleared by the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) following a hearing in March.

We believe in you: Kohli tells Parag

We believe in you: Kohli tells Parag

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'In today's cricket, we all know apart from performances, people who are responsible for you guys getting selected were watching you and they've seen something special in you.'

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

All eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who is perhaps battling the biggest form crisis of his career.

Kohli thanks Mumbai Police for 'phenomenal job'

Kohli thanks Mumbai Police for 'phenomenal job'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also posted a similar note of thanks for the police force.

India's Deepti Sharma gears up for WT20 World Cup

India's Deepti Sharma gears up for WT20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Change of T20 World Cup venue won't impact our preparation: Deepti Sharma

Will Delhi's Kohli, Pant play Ranji Trophy cricket?

Will Delhi's Kohli, Pant play Ranji Trophy cricket?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In the first Chennai Test against Bangladesh, Pant scored a magnificent century and returned to Test side with a bang.

Revealed: Star India's IPL plans

Revealed: Star India's IPL plans

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

100 commentators, across languages, will bring this season's games to viewers's homes in India and across the world.

'I am Dhanraj Pillay for this generation'

'I am Dhanraj Pillay for this generation'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

PR Sreejesh, who is playing his last international tournament, on Friday said he is the Dhanraj Pillay for youngsters of the current team.

Has IPL Lost Its Valuation Lustre?

Has IPL Lost Its Valuation Lustre?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'If tech giants like Amazon, Google, Apple and Meta enter the IPL broadcasting arena, it could further revolutionize sports media in India.'

Illegal live streaming-betting racket with Pak link busted in Guj

Illegal live streaming-betting racket with Pak link busted in Guj

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The server used for the purpose was tracked by cyber crime personnel to Divyanshu Patel, a resident of Unjha in Mehsana district, who was arrested, he said.

'Rohit is like that iron fist in a velvet glove'

'Rohit is like that iron fist in a velvet glove'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Captain Rohit has been 'absolutely phenomenal': Bumrah

M&As pick up pace in Q1

M&As pick up pace in Q1

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The merger and acquisition (M&As) transactions have picked up pace in the March quarter of 2024 with 455 deals amounting to $25.6 billion deal value announced. This is a 24 per cent rise in deal volume as compared to Q4CY23, according to PwC India report. This signals a shift from the declining trend observed in 2023, as per PwC India's report Deals at a glance.

Ex-Star India CEO Uday Shankar, James Murdoch team up for new venture

Ex-Star India CEO Uday Shankar, James Murdoch team up for new venture

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The venture, they said, would focus on technology and media opportunities in emerging markets. Industry sources said the focus would be on digital media, with India being the big driver.