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Be a good neighbour, don't stoke fire of hatred: Manipur slams Mizoram CM

Be a good neighbour, don't stoke fire of hatred: Manipur slams Mizoram CM

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

The Manipur government has accused Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma of stoking hatred and division through "unwarranted comments" and called on him to display "better statesmanship" by being a "good neighbour". In a statement, the Manipur government alleged that Lalduhoma's comments were part of a "greater agenda" to carve out a Kuki-Chin Christian nation from contiguous areas of Myanmar, India, and Bangladesh. It also warned against any attempt to "push" illegal Kuki-Chin immigrants from Mizoram into Manipur for land grabbing and the creation of a "Greater Mizoram." The Mizoram government could not be reached immediately for comment.

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

England's secret weapon revealed for India Tests

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Ahead of England's five-match Test series against India at home, head coach Brendon McCullum hailed young all-rounder Jacob Bethell

PIX: Duckett slams century as England outclass India in Leeds

PIX: Duckett slams century as England outclass India in Leeds

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Opener Ben Duckett hit the most defining century of his career, exposing an out-of-depth Indian attack as England comfortably chased down a tricky target of 371 to win the opening Test by five wickets.

Stokes defends 'Bazball' despite crushing defeat

Stokes defends 'Bazball' despite crushing defeat

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

One of England's heaviest Test defeats could not shake Ben Stokes' conviction in their high-risk approach and the touring skipper believes they can still win the five-Test series in India.

'Virat, Rohit massive losses, but India have...'

'Virat, Rohit massive losses, but India have...'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

England pacer Brydon Carse is expecting the transitioning Indian team to put up a strong fight in the five-match Test series despite the recent retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, thanks to their "huge depth".

No Anderson at Leeds: Gill & Co. can breathe easy

No Anderson at Leeds: Gill & Co. can breathe easy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

To say the least, a relatively inexperienced batting line up led by Shubman Gill would be relieved to see the name of James Anderson

Will Marathi Unite Thackeray Cousins?

Will Marathi Unite Thackeray Cousins?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

'Let's see how this love story shapes up in the run up to the municipal corporation election.'

Stokes' magical ball that stunned Rohit Sharma

Stokes' magical ball that stunned Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

England captain bowled a peach of a delivery, his first in competitive cricket in past nine months, to remove Rohit

Big Blow: Stokes withdraws from England's T20 WC team

Big Blow: Stokes withdraws from England's T20 WC team

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

England's Test captain Stokes last played a T20 international for England in the World Cup final in November 2022.

4th Test: Stokes intrigued by Ranchi pitch

4th Test: Stokes intrigued by Ranchi pitch

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'I don't know, I've never seen something like that before, so I have no idea.'

I know where I stand within hierarchy: Pope

I know where I stand within hierarchy: Pope

Rediff.com23 May 2025

After sending a strong message in response to his critics before the squad announcement for the India series, Pope assured that he knows where he stands in the "hierarchy".

Cricket buff, Southgate would watch Test cricket all day

Cricket buff, Southgate would watch Test cricket all day

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Southgate watched as KKR downed RR by one run and later took a trip down memory lane, recalling the time when he used to watch Test cricket 'all day long.'

Will Stokes Be Fit For India Series?

Will Stokes Be Fit For India Series?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Ben Stokes has had knee surgery, the England Test captain revealed on X on Wednesday evening.

Stokes refuses to blame pitch, concedes India outskilled England

Stokes refuses to blame pitch, concedes India outskilled England

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'It's always disappointing being on the losing team. Looking back at when we had our chance to bat yesterday, cricket is always skill against skill.'

Stokes reveals how England were tamed by 'beasts' India

Stokes reveals how England were tamed by 'beasts' India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

England captain Ben Stokes on Saturday said staying true to the 'Bazball' approach did not work and conceded that India were too good in their own conditions, always finding a way to wriggle out of tight curves.

Stokes lauds 'maturity' of England's rookie spin trio

Stokes lauds 'maturity' of England's rookie spin trio

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'Looking at them, five or six Tests between them, to bowl the way they did yesterday without Joe -- what they produced was incredible.'

Stokes's leadership puts England's young guns at ease

Stokes's leadership puts England's young guns at ease

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

With Stokes and Brendon McCullum at the helm, Ahmed cuts a relaxed figure.

Stokes' Masterstroke: How England's inexperienced spinners silenced doubters

Stokes' Masterstroke: How England's inexperienced spinners silenced doubters

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Spinners selected gives us best opportunity to beat India: Ben Stokes

'Still can't find...': Cong's Channi questions surgical strikes

'Still can't find...': Cong's Channi questions surgical strikes

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Congress MP and former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi stoked controversy by demanding proof of the surgical strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces in Pakistan territory in the past under the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre.

Chappell takes a dig at Stokes' captaincy after India thrashing

Chappell takes a dig at Stokes' captaincy after India thrashing

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Legendary Australian cricketer Ian Chappell has punched holes in England skipper Ben Stokes' aggressive leadership tactics during the just-concluded five-Test series against India, saying some of his decisions were responsible for the visitors' 1-4 series humiliation.

England's Bashir denied visa; Stokes frustrated

England's Bashir denied visa; Stokes frustrated

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Bashir, who is of Pakistani heritage, travelled with the squad to Abu Dhabi where England trained before the team arrived in India for the five-Test series beginning in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Ben Stokes drops hint about Shoaib Bashir's Test debut

Ben Stokes drops hint about Shoaib Bashir's Test debut

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Ben Stokes, has suggested that the rising spinner, Shoaib Bashir, may make his Test debut in the upcoming India series.

Zak, Ben complement each other brilliantly: Stokes

Zak, Ben complement each other brilliantly: Stokes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

He also had encouraging words for young leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed, who picked up only two wickets in Hyderabad.

The Best Performing Players In IPLs...

The Best Performing Players In IPLs...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's three best performing players in all the 17 IPLs (2008-2024).

Stokes reckons two seamers gives England good chance

Stokes reckons two seamers gives England good chance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

England have retained old warhorse James Anderson who is seven shy of reaching the landmark 700 wickets and become the first pacer to achieve the feat.

Pahalgam attack: 'I close my eyes, I see a man holding a rifle'

Pahalgam attack: 'I close my eyes, I see a man holding a rifle'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'Please don't politicise the incident or play with our emotions. We were there. We know what the terrorists said. We have already shared their statements during the attack'

India at home a completely different beast, says Stokes

India at home a completely different beast, says Stokes

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Skipper Ben Stokes expressed pride in how England have fought toe to toe with India despite not having 'a chance in hell of competing' with the hosts.

Can India stop Ben Stokes' 100th Test triumph?

Can India stop Ben Stokes' 100th Test triumph?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Depleted India out to gatecrash Ben Stokes's 100th Test party

Under huge debt, Haryana family's horrific suicide pact

Under huge debt, Haryana family's horrific suicide pact

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Six members of a family were found dead inside a car parked in Haryana's Panchkula, while one more died on the way to a hospital, police said on Tuesday, suspecting a suicide pact. Police are investigating the incident from all angles.

Focus on Kohli as IPL resumes with RCB-KKR face-off

Focus on Kohli as IPL resumes with RCB-KKR face-off

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The unexpected 10-day break has left both the RCB and the KKR with different goals to achieve and common challenges to hurdle over.

You'd want a player like Stokes in a big game.. but: Hussain

You'd want a player like Stokes in a big game.. but: Hussain

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes experienced all-rounder Ben Stokes made the "right decision" to withdraw from the T20 World Cup.

Ben Stokes out of IPL 2024

Ben Stokes out of IPL 2024

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

'The Chennai Super Kings management is supportive of Ben in his decision to manage his workload with England'

The Gill Journey: A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence!

The Gill Journey: A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence!

Rediff.com24 May 2025

'Shubh Aarambh': From Fazilka to Leeds, journey of passionate dad and willing son

India World No 1 in ODIs, T20Is; slip to 4th in Tests

India World No 1 in ODIs, T20Is; slip to 4th in Tests

Rediff.com5 May 2025

World champions India are placed at the top of the T20 International rankings, although their lead over the second-placed Australia has reduced from 10 to nine points.

'Big Mistake': Dhoni reveals his biggest IPL regret

'Big Mistake': Dhoni reveals his biggest IPL regret

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Mahendra Singh Dhoni recalls a rare moment when he lost his cool and stormed into the field to confront the umpires during an IPL match in 2019.

Gold rises Rs 70 to hit a fresh peak of Rs 98,170/10g

Gold rises Rs 70 to hit a fresh peak of Rs 98,170/10g

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Gold prices rose by Rs 70 to hit yet another record high of Rs 98,170 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday amid firm global demand, according to the All India Sarafa Association. On Wednesday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity soared by Rs 1,650 to hit an all-time high of Rs 98,100 per 10 grams.

'Stokes has taken the right call to miss T20 World Cup'

'Stokes has taken the right call to miss T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Stuart Broad said the defending champions will miss his aura but have enough resources to replace him as a player.

Stokes' Witty Response To 'Crybabies'

Stokes' Witty Response To 'Crybabies'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Ben Stokes came up with a witty response after an Australian newspaper ridiculed him following the controversy over Jonny Bairstow's dismissal in the Lord's Test.

'I'm Grateful I'm Indian'

'I'm Grateful I'm Indian'

Rediff.com28 May 2025

'Thankfully, as Indians, we have a long history of trans people in our culture, in our religions, in our mythology.' 'It's not a fad which has suddenly come into existence, the way that a lot of Americans treat it.'

Greyhound Stokes good to go for India Tests: McCullum

Greyhound Stokes good to go for India Tests: McCullum

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

England captain Ben Stokes underwent surgery in November for his long-standing left-knee problem.