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Sehwag doubtful for Australia clash

Sehwag doubtful for Australia clash

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Uncertainty remained on the availability of dashing opener Virender Sehwag for India's make-or-break World Cup quarter-final match against defending champions Australia in Ahmedabad, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said on Wednesday.

'Mayank's mindset key to his success'

'Mayank's mindset key to his success'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'Once you know your car well, then you know to drive the car in the race.'

When Sehwag's advice got Tendulkar dismissed

When Sehwag's advice got Tendulkar dismissed

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

The former India opener talks about tweeting, his batting and more...

'I didn't tweet my hands did': Gurmehar's dig at Randeep Hooda

'I didn't tweet my hands did': Gurmehar's dig at Randeep Hooda

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Gurmehar Kaur's quick and fiery response has set Twitter on fire. There have been almost 1,000 retweets and over 1,500 'likes' in a few hours.

Threat of demolition still hounds 300,000 Delhi slum-dwellers

Threat of demolition still hounds 300,000 Delhi slum-dwellers

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

'The people, media and politicians are ready to listen to the troubles of Kangana Ranaut, but we are unwanted lives in the heart of Delhi.' Shine Jacob reports.

How Tendulkar played a role in Dhoni becoming India captain

How Tendulkar played a role in Dhoni becoming India captain

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Standing in the first slip and observing Mahendra Singh Dhoni's match-reading skills convinced Sachin Tendulkar that he was ready for India captaincy, something he told the BCCI when he was asked for his suggestion back in 2007.

Can Sehwag make it 12 in 12?

Can Sehwag make it 12 in 12?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

A fifty in either of the two innings of the Bangalore Test and Virender Sehwag will get the World record of scoring at least a fifty in most consecutive Tests.on his own.

Cricketers, political class mourn Chetan Chauhan's death

Cricketers, political class mourn Chetan Chauhan's death

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

After his cricket career, Chetan Chauhan twice served as a Member of Parliament and also worked for the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) in various capacities.

Out on 99, 100 in next innings!

Out on 99, 100 in next innings!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

How often do we see a batsman get out on 99 and score a hundred in his next innings in Test cricket? Murali Vijay is only the eighth batsman (on the ninth occasion) to do so. Rajneesh Gupta provides the details.

Dhoni@39: 14 things you didn't know

Dhoni@39: 14 things you didn't know

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

From TC to Cricket Legend, what an incredible journey Mahi has had!

PM Modi congratulates Karun Nair on triple ton

PM Modi congratulates Karun Nair on triple ton

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Karun Nair on a splendid triple-century against England in Chennai on Monday.

Kirsten, four players fly in advance for SA tour

Kirsten, four players fly in advance for SA tour

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Five members of the Indian cricket team for South Africa, including dashing opener Virender Sehwag, left in advance for the tour, in Mumbai on Monday.

A world record for Sehwag

A world record for Sehwag

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

Virender Sehwag, who scored 59 in India's first innings on Day 2 of the first Test against Australia on Saturday, has now scored a fifty in 11 consecutive Tests. With this he equalled the world record of scoring at least a fifty in most consecutive Tests.

Sehwag is a game changer: Pietersen

Sehwag is a game changer: Pietersen

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Himself a game changer who pioneered the controversial switch-hit, England batsman Kevin Pietersen feels destructive Indian opener Virender Sehwag and West Indian Chris Gayle are the other two batsmen capable of turning a match on its head.

Sehwag, Vijender appeal to agitating protesters to cease violence immediately

Sehwag, Vijender appeal to agitating protesters to cease violence immediately

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

After skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Shikhar Dhawan, it's former cricketer Virender Sehwag, who has now jumped into the political bandwagon. The former India opener posted on his official Twitter account, appealing agitating protesters to cease violence immediately and sort out the issues peacefully by staying within the limits of Indian constitution. "I request all my brothers to voice their differences and protest by staying within the limits of our constitution. We are saviors and not violent predators," Sehwag posted on his twitter account," Sehwag wrote on his Twitter handle. "Our army and sportspersons fight for the country's pride. Our (the citizen's) passion should work in the benefit of India and not against it," he added. Sehwag's comments come in the backdrop of a raging debate on freedom of expression after an event against the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus where anti-national slogans were allegedly raised. Earlier Dhoni had also voiced his opinion by hailing the Indian army, saying that the nation is in a position to debate on freedom of expression because of the men in uniform.

'King' Dhoni back to where it all began!

'King' Dhoni back to where it all began!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni relived his fond memories of the city by doing a customary pitch inspection at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA stadium in Visakhapatnam, where he announced himself on the international scene more than 13 years ago.

Painting Mumbai red, blue, yellow... Slums get a colourful face-lift

Painting Mumbai red, blue, yellow... Slums get a colourful face-lift

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Social worker Rouble Nagi through her initiative 'Misaal Mumbai', has given a coat of lively colours to around 24,000 hutments across these slums.

Tendulkar, Sehwag, Sania wish fans a Happy New Year!

Tendulkar, Sehwag, Sania wish fans a Happy New Year!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

With the hope that 2017 will be a prosperous and peaceful year, Indian sports personalities took to Twitter to wish their fans a Happy New Year.

Sehwag spoke foolishly, says angry Ganguly

Sehwag spoke foolishly, says angry Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said Virender Sehwag 'spoke foolishly' when he claimed that 'lack of setting' cost him the Indian team's coach's job.

Pandya nowhere near Kapil, needs to work hard: Razzaq

Pandya nowhere near Kapil, needs to work hard: Razzaq

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq says Hardik Pandya is nowhere near the league of Kapil Dev and needs to work harder to become a world-class cricketer. One of the most prolific all-rounders to have come out of Pakistan, the 40-year-old also said India will continue to enjoy an unbeaten record against his team at the World Cups, as Indians handle the pressure of the big game much better.

Rohit, Vinesh, Manika, Thangavelu recommended for Khel Ratna

Rohit, Vinesh, Manika, Thangavelu recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

India's limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma, star wrestler Vinesh Phogat, TT player Manika Batra and Paralympic gold-winning high jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu were on Tuesday picked for this year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the sports ministry's selection committee.

PHOTOS: Sehwag steers MCC to victory with 88-ball hundred

PHOTOS: Sehwag steers MCC to victory with 88-ball hundred

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Former India opener Virender Sehwag scored a scintillating 88-ball hundred to steer MCC past Durham in the English county season curtain raiser in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Check out Dhoni's TOP five knocks for India

Check out Dhoni's TOP five knocks for India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

A look at Mahendra Singh Dhoni's top five knocks in international cricket.

PIX: Bumrah gets prestigious award

PIX: Bumrah gets prestigious award

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Bumrah receives Polly Umrigar and Dilip Sardesai awards

How 2011 WC hero Yuvraj was forced out of team

How 2011 WC hero Yuvraj was forced out of team

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Former India batsman Yuvraj Singh claimed that the team management let him down towards the fag end of his international career and he could have played another World Cup after the 2011 heroics if he had enough backing.

Say No to war, pleads Afridi

Say No to war, pleads Afridi

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the former cricket captain of Pakistan, Shahid Afridi has asked both the neighbouring countries to show some restraint towards each other and pleaded for peace in the region. "Pakistan is a peace loving nation, why talk about extreme measures when things can be resolved through dialogues?" the all-rounder tweeted. "Pakistan wants cordial relationship with all. When two neighbours fight both homes are effected (affected). Say No to war," Afridi added in a series of tweets.

As Rahul Dravid turns 47, here's a look at his finest Test knocks!

As Rahul Dravid turns 47, here's a look at his finest Test knocks!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Let's have a look at some of Rahul Dravid's finest knocks in international cricket.

Sachin to Prithvi: 'Continue batting fearlessly'

Sachin to Prithvi: 'Continue batting fearlessly'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Prithvi Shaw's belligerent strokeplay caught the attention of the cricketing world and no wonder many former greats lavished rich praise on the Mumbai wonderkid.

'KBC reinvented Mr Bachchan's image'

'KBC reinvented Mr Bachchan's image'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'With approximately 600 episodes that I have been involved in, it does seem like the enactment of a lifetime.' 'But I have never felt the years go by.'

Sehwag, Miller, Maxwell's batting failures hurting Kings XI Punjab

Sehwag, Miller, Maxwell's batting failures hurting Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

The likes of Virender Sehwag, David Miller and Glenn Maxwell have not managed to live up to expectations for Kings XI Punjab in IPL 8.

Tendulkar deserves World Cup win: Morrison

Tendulkar deserves World Cup win: Morrison

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Sachin Tendulkar deserves a World Cup victory under his belt but to realise this dream the batting icon needs players like Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni to fire in 2011 home event, says former Kiwi fast bowler Danny Morrison.

Operation Westend: Jaya Jaitley gets 4-yr jail, HC stays sentence

Operation Westend: Jaya Jaitley gets 4-yr jail, HC stays sentence

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Jaitley and two others were held guilty of corruption in a 2000-01 case related to a purported defence deal. Special CBI Judge Virender Bhat also awarded four-year jail terms to Jaitley's former party colleague Gopal Pacherwal and Major General S P Murgai (retd) in the case.

BCCI forces Sehwag to skip county stint

BCCI forces Sehwag to skip county stint

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

The BCCI has revoked the No Objection Certificate issued to star batsman Virender Sehwag and other Indian cricketers contracted to play for English counties, citing 'heavy workload' of the national team this year.

Why current cricketers should be thankful to Tendulkar, Dravid and Kumble

Why current cricketers should be thankful to Tendulkar, Dravid and Kumble

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Referring to the trio's fight for share in BCCI revenue for players back in 2001-02, sehwag said it went a long way in guaranteeing financial security that is enjoyed by the current crop of players.

'The India - Sri Lanka Test series is going to be a close one'

'The India - Sri Lanka Test series is going to be a close one'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Virender Sehwag has said India's upcoming tour to Sri Lanka will be a closely-fought affair.

Time to take practical decision on Dhoni: Gambhir

Time to take practical decision on Dhoni: Gambhir

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Mahendra Singh Dhoni invested in the future as skipper by demanding younger players and it is now time that 'practical decisions' are taken with regards to him given that youngsters are once again waiting in the wings, said former India opener Gautam Gambhir.

Sehwag should bat as opener only, says Chauhan

Sehwag should bat as opener only, says Chauhan

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Virender Sehwag's ploy to bat in the middle order played a big part in his dismal run for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy season, according to District Cricket Association's chairman of selectors Chetan Chauhan.

Mumbai most successful IPL team

Mumbai most successful IPL team

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents a complete statistical IPL dossier.

IPL: The day that's not to be for Dhoni fans

IPL: The day that's not to be for Dhoni fans

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

This IPL would have been Dhoni's comeback tournament after eight and a half months. He would have again led the side -- face not giving away anything but unbridled joy when Chennai Super Kings does something.

Pacers put India on top on day one of second Test

Pacers put India on top on day one of second Test

Rediff.com24 Jan 2010

Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir gave India a good start after Bangladesh were bowled out for 233 in their first innings on day one of the second and final Test at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Sunday. Pacers Ishant Sharma and Zaheer Khan were both outstanding with the ball as they claimed four for 66 and three for 60 respectively.