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Narrowest Wins In Test Cricket

Narrowest Wins In Test Cricket

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The narrowest victories by runs in Test cricket.

Oppn warns of Russia-like mutiny if Mumbai police hires 'contractual cops'

Oppn warns of Russia-like mutiny if Mumbai police hires 'contractual cops'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Raising the issue in the legislative council, Leader of Opposition Ambadas Danve said the control of police should be under the state government.

2nd Test: Brook, Root hammer New Zealand on Day 1

2nd Test: Brook, Root hammer New Zealand on Day 1

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Brook has now scored four centuries in his past five Tests

Over 20,000 Russian fighters killed since Dec 2022: US

Over 20,000 Russian fighters killed since Dec 2022: US

Rediff.com2 May 2023

More than 20,000 Russian soldiers were killed and over 100,000 were wounded since December 2022, White House official John Kirby said, according to CNN.

Mitchell, Henry lead New Zealand fightback on Day 3

Mitchell, Henry lead New Zealand fightback on Day 3

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

A Daryl Mitchell century and a brilliant 72 from Matt Henry helped New Zealand to an unlikely first-innings lead of 18 runs before the home bowlers restricted Sri Lanka to 83/3 at the end of the third day.

1st Test PIX: Rahul rallies India after Rabada fifer

1st Test PIX: Rahul rallies India after Rabada fifer

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the first Test played between South Africa and India in Centurion on Tuesday

No threat to Putin's position, Prigozhin wanted to become Prez: Diplomat

No threat to Putin's position, Prigozhin wanted to become Prez: Diplomat

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Russia's special presidential representative for international cultural cooperation Mikhail Shvydkoy said Prigozhin wanted to become Russian president but it was a "mistake".

England dominate New Zealand on Day 1 of first Test

England dominate New Zealand on Day 1 of first Test

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

New Zealand were in trouble at 37 for 3 at stumps in reply to England's declared first innings total of 325 for 9 at Bay Oval, with seven wickets tumbling in a frantic evening session.

NZ openers lead strong reply in Karachi

NZ openers lead strong reply in Karachi

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Pakistan's weakened pace attack in the absence of injured Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah, didn't offer a challenge to Conway and Latham with the new ball as both batters took New Zealand to 41-0 by tea before adding 124 more runs in the final session.

Reason behind Kohli's 'shush finger' celebration

Reason behind Kohli's 'shush finger' celebration

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Wagner said that the crowd was trying to get under Kohli's skin by singing

Najmul, Mahmudul fuel Bangladesh's strong reply vs NZ

Najmul, Mahmudul fuel Bangladesh's strong reply vs NZ

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Mahmudul Hasan and Najmul Hossain struck half-centuries to fuel Bangladesh's strong reply to New Zealand's first innings total of 328 in the opening Test in Mount Maunganui on Sunday.

'Bazball' revolution continues as England thrash New Zealand

'Bazball' revolution continues as England thrash New Zealand

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

England's "Bazball" revolution continued apace on Sunday when the tourists wrapped up a thumping 267-run victory over New Zealand in the opening session of the fourth day of the first Test.

1st Test PIX: Broad's magical spell puts England in driver's seat

1st Test PIX: Broad's magical spell puts England in driver's seat

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

As curtains dropped on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand, England strengthened their stranglehold with Stuart Broad ripping through the Kiwi top-order at the Bay Oval.

Putin lauds 'big friend' Modi's 'Make in India' initiative

Putin lauds 'big friend' Modi's 'Make in India' initiative

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Putin made these remarks on Thursday at a forum in Moscow organised by Russia's Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI).

NZ's WC Boost: Boult returns despite contract snub

NZ's WC Boost: Boult returns despite contract snub

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

"He has indicated he's available for the World Cup," Stead told reporters.

Is Ajit Doval Failing India On Security?

Is Ajit Doval Failing India On Security?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

It is when one looks away from the immediate song and dance and at the granular detail of what has been going on since 2014 that one realises what the quality and competence of thinking and execution is in this project we call New India, asserts Aakar Patel.

PHOTOS: England walk away with draw against NZ at Lord's

PHOTOS: England walk away with draw against NZ at Lord's

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Images from Day 5 of the 1st Test between England and New Zealand played at Lord's on Sunday.

South Africa swell lead after De Grandhomme rallies NZ

South Africa swell lead after De Grandhomme rallies NZ

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

South Africa lost two wickets after tea but extended their lead over New Zealand to 211 runs by the close of Day 3 to leave the second Test delicately poised, in Christchurch, on Sunday.

'WTC final against India will be like World Cup final for me'

'WTC final against India will be like World Cup final for me'

Rediff.com30 May 2021

The inaugural WTC final is scheduled to be held in Southampton from June 18-22.

What are the key triggers for the Indian markets?

What are the key triggers for the Indian markets?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Equity and oil markets can breathe easy for now, as the developments in Russia are unlikely to trigger a runaway rally in crude oil prices, said analysts. India, which imports nearly 80 per cent of its crude oil requirement, has been dependent on cheap Russian oil over the past few months to keep inflation - a sore point for the equity markets - in check. For the Indian markets that are expected to remain volatile amid these developments, analysts believe, the progress of monsoon, fund flows - both foreign institutional investor (FII) and domestic - and the upcoming corporate earnings season back home remain key.

Sri Lanka batters have bright start against New Zealand

Sri Lanka batters have bright start against New Zealand

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Kusal Mendis and captain Dimuth Karunaratne handed Sri Lanka a strong start in Day 1 of the first Test against New Zealand.

2nd Test: Conway puts New Zealand on top after rainy Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

2nd Test: Conway puts New Zealand on top after rainy Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Conway's 78 from 108 balls on a grassy pitch gave the hosts a flying start

WTC final: 'Swinging ball could be a problem for Rohit'

WTC final: 'Swinging ball could be a problem for Rohit'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris feels India opener Rohit Sharma might find it difficult to negotiate the swinging ball during the ICC World Test Championship final against the Kiwis, beginning in Southampton on June 18.

2nd Test: New Zealand in driving seat

2nd Test: New Zealand in driving seat

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the 2nd Test between England and New Zealand played at Edgbaston on Saturday

Liton, Mominul take Bangladesh past New Zealand total

Liton, Mominul take Bangladesh past New Zealand total

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Bangladesh skipper Mominul Haque and Liton Das were denied hundreds but their resolute batting helped the tourists eclipse New Zealand's first innings total and move into a handy lead of 73 after finishing Day 3 of the opening Test on 401-6.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka set for thrilling final day!

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka set for thrilling final day!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

New Zealand will go into the final day of the first Test against Sri Lanka needing 257 runs for victory with nine wickets in hand.

NZ adopt cautious approach with this 'important asset'

NZ adopt cautious approach with this 'important asset'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

New Zealand paceman Kyle Jamieson is likely to play only in the opening pink ball Test against England in the two-match series as staff take a cautious approach with the recovering quick.

Williamson steers NZ to dramatic win; ends Sri Lanka's WTC hopes

Williamson steers NZ to dramatic win; ends Sri Lanka's WTC hopes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

New Zealand conjured up a remarkable victory for the second time in two weeks by chasing down a target of 285 runs on the final ball of the rain-shortened final day to beat Sri Lanka by two wickets.

Kiwis drop history man Ajaz for Bangladesh Tests

Kiwis drop history man Ajaz for Bangladesh Tests

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Tom Latham will captain the team for an entire series for the first time in place of Kane Williamson, who suffered a recurrence of an elbow injury in India and will miss both Tests.

Southee shines as NZ extend lead to 165 on Day 4

Southee shines as NZ extend lead to 165 on Day 4

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Images from Day 4 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's in London on Saturday.

Boult, Nicholls in New Zealand squad for England Tests

Boult, Nicholls in New Zealand squad for England Tests

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner, Rachin Ravindra and Hamish Rutherford were released from the initial 20 player squad.

3rd Test, PIX: Bairstow, Overton rescue England first innings

3rd Test, PIX: Bairstow, Overton rescue England first innings

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between England and New Zealand at Headingley on Friday.

NZ thump England by innings and 65 runs in first Test

NZ thump England by innings and 65 runs in first Test

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Wagner took three wickets in 17 balls for just one run as England collapsed from 132-5 to 138-8 before tea, then broke a 59-run ninth-wicket partnership between Jofra Archer and Sam Curran after they had threatened to thwart the hosts.

Why Uday Kotak Will Step Down In December

Why Uday Kotak Will Step Down In December

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Unlike any other business, banking is a turf where the captain's role is the most critical. Often a bank is defined by the personality of the CEO who runs it. Both HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank are the creation of their CEOs, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

2nd NZ Test: Weather, team combination worry for Kohli

2nd NZ Test: Weather, team combination worry for Kohli

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

New Zealand's three-pronged attack could spell trouble for India on a spiced-up track and Will Somerville, who played a gutsy knock in Kanpur, might have to sit out.

PIX: New Zealand inch towards big victory inside three days

PIX: New Zealand inch towards big victory inside three days

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between New Zealand and South Africa in Christchurch on Friday.

South Africa have New Zealand reeling in second Test

South Africa have New Zealand reeling in second Test

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

All-rounder Colin de Grandhomme struck a belligerent half-century to steady New Zealand in the second Test on Saturday after South Africa's seamers torched the home side's top order during a see-sawing Day 2 in Christchurch.

Lord's Test: Southee feels Kiwis can 'push' for win on day five

Lord's Test: Southee feels Kiwis can 'push' for win on day five

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

At stumps on Day Four, New Zealand's second innings score read 62/2 and the visitors have extended their lead to 165 runs. For the Kiwis, Tom Latham (30*) and Neil Wagner (2*) are unbeaten at the crease.

How NZ fought hard to secure historic win in Wellington

How NZ fought hard to secure historic win in Wellington

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

We had to fight really hard to reverse momentum, says Kane Williamson

PIX: Root shines before New Zealand collapse on Day 2

PIX: Root shines before New Zealand collapse on Day 2

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

An unbeaten Joe Root century and a bowling masterclass by James Anderson put England in complete control of the second Test on Saturday.