News for '-virender'

'Shocked by Kohli's sudden decision to step down'

'Shocked by Kohli's sudden decision to step down'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

The reactions to Virat Kohli stepping down as the captain of the Indian Test team after seven years on Saturday.

India-SA Tests: How both teams fare

India-SA Tests: How both teams fare

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Rajneesh Gupta throws up all the numbers from Test encounters between India and South Africa.

Viru, Dutee and Hima on the hot seat!

Viru, Dutee and Hima on the hot seat!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Hima put on a tweet, sharing her experience on the show.

Warner says Rohit can better Lara's 400 not out

Warner says Rohit can better Lara's 400 not out

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Australia opener David Warner believes India's Rohit Sharma has the firepower to surpass West Indies great Brian Lara's record 400 not out in a Test match.

Sehwag criticises team management for not backing players

Sehwag criticises team management for not backing players

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'With the top-order finding it easier for a while in limited-overs cricket, it is those in the middle-order who need backing from a captain'

Kohli, Tendulkar wish Ganguly speedy recovery

Kohli, Tendulkar wish Ganguly speedy recovery

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

India captain Virat Kohli on Saturday wished BCCI president Sourav Ganguly a speedy recovery after the former skipper had been hospitalised in Kolkata.

Umpire Anil Chaudhary to make debut during England Tests

Umpire Anil Chaudhary to make debut during England Tests

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Due to the travel restrictions with regards to COVID-19, the ICC approved home team's match officials for all the World Test Championship matches. The India-England series starts February 5 in Chennai.

Warner hints T20 retirement to prolong Test, ODI career

Warner hints T20 retirement to prolong Test, ODI career

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'It's going to be very difficult to play all three forms -- and good luck to all the guys that want to keep playing -- it's challenging.'

'The future depends on what we do today'

'The future depends on what we do today'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

'Let's be the strength of our nation and help it reach greater heights.'

Agarwal plays fearlessly, like his idol Sehwag: VVS

Agarwal plays fearlessly, like his idol Sehwag: VVS

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Former India great VVS Laxman feels Mayank Agarwal's "fearless" approach while batting resembles the maverick Virender Sehwag, the Karnataka opener's idol.

MS Tales: When Dravid blasted Dhoni...

MS Tales: When Dravid blasted Dhoni...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Virender Sehwag recalls moments when Mahendra Singh Dhoni was at the receiving end of Rahul Dravid's angry outburst

Akhtar takes dig at Sehwag, says has more money than Indian star's hair on head

Akhtar takes dig at Sehwag, says has more money than Indian star's hair on head

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Akhtar has often advised Pakistan's management to take cue from Indian management.

Will Rahul-Rohit Overtake Chetan-Sunny?

Will Rahul-Rohit Overtake Chetan-Sunny?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists all the important numbers from day two of the Oval Test.

Is Shubman Gill the next big thing in Test cricket?

Is Shubman Gill the next big thing in Test cricket?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Vaughan said one can argue but for him, the India opener is the next big thing in the longest format of the game.

'Online attack on Shami shocking; we stand by him'

'Online attack on Shami shocking; we stand by him'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Former and current players, including Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh, on Monday extended their support to pacer Mohammad Shami, who was subjected to a fierce online attack following the Indian team's first-ever loss to Pakistan in World Cup history.

Should Kohli stay RCB captain? Here's Sehwag's take

Should Kohli stay RCB captain? Here's Sehwag's take

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Kohli scored 466 runs in 15 matches at a strike rate of 121.35 and has often struggled to get going in the middle overs.

'I am second highest wicket-taker in IPL, what else can one do?'

'I am second highest wicket-taker in IPL, what else can one do?'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

Wrist spin is a difficult craft that not only requires hours of honing the skill sets but also a leader who backs its practitioner in difficult moments of the game, feels one of IPL's most successful leg-spinners Amit Mishra.

Man, son charged with setting mosque on fire during Delhi riots

Man, son charged with setting mosque on fire during Delhi riots

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

A Delhi court has framed charges of arson and rioting against a father-son duo for allegedly damaging and setting a mosque on fire, vandalism, and stone-pelting during the February 2020 riots.

SEE: What our cricketers are up to!

SEE: What our cricketers are up to!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Our cricketers, who rarely get off-time, have had to spend the last week locked down in their respective homes like the rest of us across India.

President, PM, sports stars hail Narwal and Adana

President, PM, sports stars hail Narwal and Adana

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Indian sporting fraternity on Saturday hailed shooters Manish Narwal and Singhraj Adana's 1-2 finish at the Paralympics, terming the feat as "stuff of dreams", with President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also lauding the duo for bringing glory to the country.

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

This is his 'Test' and for Kohli, a century to mark a 'century' is something he would be craving

'India were totally outclassed in the 2nd innings'

'India were totally outclassed in the 2nd innings'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'Very disappointed with the result. We all expect the Indian team to play better cricket #INDvAUS.'

Happy Diwali! Don't burst crackers!

Happy Diwali! Don't burst crackers!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Virat Kohli wished India on Diwali and urged Indians not to burst crackers to celebrate the Festival of Lights.

What makes this IPL extra special?

What makes this IPL extra special?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The IPL will get underway from September 19 in the UAE, moved out of India due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

'They don't make them like you anymore'

'They don't make them like you anymore'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Happy Birthday to a wonderful selfless cricketer, his contributions cannot be measured only in runs.'

WTC final: 'Kohli's form will be key for India'

WTC final: 'Kohli's form will be key for India'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Parthiv Patel believes that Virat Kohli's exhibition with the bat will hold the way into India's possibilities in the WTC final.

Sehwag no longer part of Kings XI Punjab

Sehwag no longer part of Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Virender Sehwag on Saturday announced that he will not be part of the Kings XI Punjab dressing room in the next edition of the Indian Premier League after mentoring the team in the previous three seasons.

Sporting fraternity condoles demise of Dilip Kumar

Sporting fraternity condoles demise of Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Sporting stars joined the country in mourning the demise of iconic actor Dilip Kumar

Jayasuriya, Yusuf to join Tendulkar, Sehwag in Road Safety World Series

Jayasuriya, Yusuf to join Tendulkar, Sehwag in Road Safety World Series

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Former India cricketers Yusuf Pathan, Naman Ojha and R Vinay Kumar, all of whom recently announced their retirements, will feature in the India Legends team in the Road Safety World Series starting in Raipur on March 5.

Wishes pour in for Kumble on 49th birthday

Wishes pour in for Kumble on 49th birthday

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Many India cricketers, past and present took to Twitter to extend birthday wishes for the spinner who has more than 600 Test wickets to his credit.

Violence taking place in areas where BJP won: Mamata

Violence taking place in areas where BJP won: Mamata

Rediff.com5 May 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that violence and clashes were taking place in those areas where the BJP won the elections.

India's Asia Cup 2018 wins over Pakistan are historic

India's Asia Cup 2018 wins over Pakistan are historic

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the dazzling numbers.

On this day in 2011: India defeated Pak to enter WC final

On this day in 2011: India defeated Pak to enter WC final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

The Men in Blue also have kept their unbeaten streak against Pakistan in the World Cup as the side defeated them in the 2015 and 2019 50-over World Cup. ies.

Sehwag, Jadeja impressed with Gill's composure

Sehwag, Jadeja impressed with Gill's composure

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Shubman Gill once again showcased class as he hit his maiden Test fifty

When Harbhajan, Kaif caught up with the Big Boss

When Harbhajan, Kaif caught up with the Big Boss

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Former India cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Mohammad Kaif gave the fans some 'good news' when they appeared on the popular television show Big Boss hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. The Road Safety World Series will see some of the biggest legends of the game take on each other in a five-nation T20 tournament featuring India, West Indies, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka

Tendulkar, Hardik get nostalgic on Father's Day

Tendulkar, Hardik get nostalgic on Father's Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Tendulkar shared a video in which he showed a 'priceless' thing that is very close to the legendary batsman.

Should the 'soft signal' rule be changed in cricket?

Should the 'soft signal' rule be changed in cricket?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

India captain Virat Kohli has called for changes to the 'soft-signal' rule for outfield catches after team mate Suryakumar Yadav was controversially dismissed in Thursday's fourth T20 International against England.

Rahane stuns Warne, Sehwag with his smart captaincy

Rahane stuns Warne, Sehwag with his smart captaincy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

India seized the initiative with Ajinkya Rahane shuffling his bowlers smartly

What were Russell, DK up to?!!

What were Russell, DK up to?!!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Despite dominating the game for 35 overs, KKR choked in the final stages and lost to Mumbai Indians by 10 runs.

How Dravid's advice changed Pietersen's world

How Dravid's advice changed Pietersen's world

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

During his 10 years as an England player, from 2004 to 2014, Pietersen was one of the world's most explosive batsmen -- particularly in limited-overs cricket.