News for '3rd Test'

Govt allows export of COVID-19 PPE medical coveralls

Govt allows export of COVID-19 PPE medical coveralls

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The product was banned for export earlier, but has now been moved to the restricted category, under which an exporter would have to seek a licence from the government for shipments.

'Kohli ahead of Messi and Bolt as most marketable player'

'Kohli ahead of Messi and Bolt as most marketable player'

Rediff.com26 May 2016

India's Test captain and numero uno batsman Virat Kohli has been named as 'Third Most Marketable Sportsperson' in the world ahead of football superstar Lionel Messi, world No 1 tennis player Novak Djokovic in a latest survey published by magazine 'SportsPro'. Kohli is ranked behind NBA's 'Most Valuable Player' Stephen Curry and Juventus' French international Paul Pogba. Incidentally, Kohli is just ahead of golfer Jordan Spieth. Djokovic is 23rd in the list, followed by Messi at 27th and 'Sprint King' Usain Bolt at 31.

Rabada's double strike gives South Africa sight of victory

Rabada's double strike gives South Africa sight of victory

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Firebrand fast bowler Kagiso Rabada bagged two wickets as South Africa reduced England to 52 for three at the close of day four of the final Test on Monday.

'He was cordial and down to earth'

'He was cordial and down to earth'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

We asked you Dear Readers for your memories, photographs and videos of your meeting with M S Dhoni.

Stats: Vijay extends impressive record against Australia

Stats: Vijay extends impressive record against Australia

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Statistical highlights from the third day's play of the first Test between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.

Hockey: Mandeep 'tricks' India to big win over Japan

Hockey: Mandeep 'tricks' India to big win over Japan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Striker Mandeep Singh struck a fine hat-trick to help the Indian men's hockey team beat hosts Japan 6-3 and book a summit clash berth in the Olympic Test Event, in Tokyo.

Are England favourites to lift the World Cup?

Are England favourites to lift the World Cup?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Since World Cup 2015, England have won 14 out of the 20 bilateral series they've contested.

I-League: East Bengal move to second after win over Salgaocar

I-League: East Bengal move to second after win over Salgaocar

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

East Bengal rode on defender Bello Rasaq's header to defeat Salgaocar 2-1 and jump to second place in the I-League football tournament in Barasat on Sunday.

Euro 2016: Best is yet to come from Pogba, says Wenger

Euro 2016: Best is yet to come from Pogba, says Wenger

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

France's Paul Pogba has yet to show his full potential and it remains too early to judge the midfielder, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said of his compatriot. After subdued displays in his first two Euro 2016 Group A outings against Romania and Albania, the 23-year-old produced an improved performance in the goalless draw against Switzerland on Sunday as unbeaten France topped their pool.

Moeen Ali wears bands supporting Palestine, ICC to investigate

Moeen Ali wears bands supporting Palestine, ICC to investigate

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

In what has so far been a non-controversial Test match in Southampton, there was a whiff of the same on the second day. England player Moeen Ali was seen wearing a pair of 'Save Gaza' wristbands during the Indian innings. The 27-year-old all rounder also wore a 'Free Palestine' wrist band while batting.

Brendon McCullum scores 47 in ODI swansong

Brendon McCullum scores 47 in ODI swansong

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Brendon McCullum's final one-day international innings ended as spectacularly as it began when the New Zealand captain was dismissed for 47 in the series finale against Australia in Hamilton on Monday.

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Is the XUV700 just a facelifted XUV500 or is it a completely new breed in the vast range of SUVs available today? Rajesh Karkera takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin to find out.

'Rahul's minimum income promise a bluff announcement'

'Rahul's minimum income promise a bluff announcement'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Jaitley said the Congress has given to the people many slogans but very little resources to implement its election promises.

That's a wrap! Kohli rules in 2017 while Anand turns back the clock

That's a wrap! Kohli rules in 2017 while Anand turns back the clock

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Looking back, the Indians had rubbed their hands in delight at the variety of marquee events at home the sporting calendar of 2017 offered, and they now look forward, with optimism and anticipation, to a challenging 2018.

'Repeat offenders' Australia face scorn over ball-tampering shame

'Repeat offenders' Australia face scorn over ball-tampering shame

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The intense interest in the incident around the world reflects not only surprise at Steve Smith blithely admitting the conspiracy to cheat but also a perception that the Australian team are serial offenders in bending and breaking the rules.

India's tour of South Africa to begin with ODI series

India's tour of South Africa to begin with ODI series

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The Indian team's tour of South Africa, which was finalised after weeks of deliberations and controversies, will kick off with a three-match One-Day International series starting on December 5, in Johannesburg.

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

It was batters who mostly lead their teams to victories and some into the knock-outs. While Mumbai trailblazer Sarfaraz Khan continues to find the big runs, Baba Indrajith's consistency wasn't enough for Tamil Nadu to make even the top two in Group H.

India will look to carry winning momentum into ODIs

India will look to carry winning momentum into ODIs

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Brimming with confidence after a clean-sweep in the Test series, India will look to carry on their dominance over New Zealand when the two teams lock horns in the first cricket One-day International of the five-match series, in Dharamsala on Sunday.

Parrikar adds muscle to armed forces with projects worth Rs 11,000 crore

Parrikar adds muscle to armed forces with projects worth Rs 11,000 crore

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The proposals will help in the modernisation of the armed forces.

PHOTOS: Australia reclaim Ashes with innings and 41-run win at WACA

PHOTOS: Australia reclaim Ashes with innings and 41-run win at WACA

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Images from Day 5 of the 3rd Ashes Test played at the WACA in Perth on Monday

Record man De Kock, Amla strike tons to help Proteas sink England

Record man De Kock, Amla strike tons to help Proteas sink England

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

De Kock, 23, became the youngest player to record 10 ODI hundreds

Sponsors put CA on notice as ball-tampering scandal engulfs a nation

Sponsors put CA on notice as ball-tampering scandal engulfs a nation

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The incident, which Australian captain Steve Smith said involved senior players hatching a plan to tamper with the ball during a game against rival South Africa, also threatens to upset current negotiations over broadcast rights.

Yuvraj dropped; Pandey, Thakur return for ODI series against SL

Yuvraj dropped; Pandey, Thakur return for ODI series against SL

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Talented Karnataka batsman Manish Pandey, who recently led the India A squad to a tri-series win in South Africa, made a comeback to the team.

The toughest exams in India and the world

The toughest exams in India and the world

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

How many of these have you appeared for?

IPL 2020: Meet the Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2020: Meet the Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents the Chennai Super Kings record in the IPL over the years.

Figure out India's record in South Africa

Figure out India's record in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

How many Tests has India won in South Africa? Who first captained India in South Africa in 1992-1993? Rajneesh Gupta answers all your questions.

Kohli masterclass sinks Kiwis to take 2-1 lead

Kohli masterclass sinks Kiwis to take 2-1 lead

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Virat Kohli hit an unbeaten 154 to make short work of a seemingly steep target as India beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the third one-day international in Mohali to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series on Sunday.

Kohli has veteran Dhoni's back and the youngsters' trust

Kohli has veteran Dhoni's back and the youngsters' trust

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

India captain Virat Kohli says he is benefitting from the immense experience of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in decision-making in the limited overs format.

Needle controversy: Doctor escapes with reprimand, India breathes easy at CWG

Needle controversy: Doctor escapes with reprimand, India breathes easy at CWG

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

In a massive reprieve to the Indian Commonwealth Games contingent, the doctor of the country's boxing team Amol Patil was on Tuesday let off with a reprimand in the syringe controversy as he was found guilty of not disposing needles safely after injecting vitamins to a fatigued boxer.

Kohli does not want to pressurise Pant

Kohli does not want to pressurise Pant

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

'He's come a long way since he's started. It's about winning and finishing games like these. In international cricket you need to tackle pressure differently. If he plays like this regularly, we will see his potential shine for India'

Airbus sweetens EC725 chopper offer for Coast Guard

Airbus sweetens EC725 chopper offer for Coast Guard

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

European aviation major Airbus has chosen Goa to set up a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility for the EC 725 helicopter, provided it wins the over Rs 2,000 crore Coast Guard contract for which it has pitched.

Covishield: 'Single dose gives 71% effectiveness'

Covishield: 'Single dose gives 71% effectiveness'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'You have sufficient protection if you take the second dose of the Covishield vaccine at 12 weeks, because this vaccine works in a way where it provides protection in the first dose.'

Muddle in the middle: Can India's batsmen find their mojo in Chennai?

Muddle in the middle: Can India's batsmen find their mojo in Chennai?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Trailing 1-2 in the series, India have some concerns with most batsmen not showing enough flexibility at different batting positions.

Why Kohli is unhappy with England tour schedule

Why Kohli is unhappy with England tour schedule

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

'Make sure when we go there we also have 8 days gap after the 3 Tests and a 25-day gap between ODIs and Tests.'

Ashwin has been brilliant as India's No 6: Bangar

Ashwin has been brilliant as India's No 6: Bangar

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Indian cricket team's batting coach Sanjay Bangar praised Ravichandran Ashwin for "brilliantly" fitting in the role of a No 6 batsman in the current Test squad stating that the Tamil Nadu all-rounder has now given more option to management in terms of combination. After a century in the first Test, Ashwin against bailed India out of trouble with an unbeaten 75 after a top-order collapse that saw India reeling at 126 for five on the first day of the third Test.

Section 377 verdict: Those fought the good fight

Section 377 verdict: Those fought the good fight

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

This motley group of gay rights activists came together to change history.

#TrillionDollarBaby whizzes past Earth

#TrillionDollarBaby whizzes past Earth

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Asteroid 2011 UW-158, an asteroid with 90 million tons of platinum core worth over five trillion dollars, hurtled past earth early Monday morning.

PHOTOS: Chahal's splendid show seals T20 series win for India

PHOTOS: Chahal's splendid show seals T20 series win for India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Images from the third and final Twenty20 international between India and England at Bengaluru on Wednesday.

How COVID-19 affects your brain

How COVID-19 affects your brain

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'There are different reasons for brain involvement depending on how the virus has entered the body.' 'If the virus enters the brain from the nose, the impairment will be different as opposed to if the virus impairs other organs which in turn impair the brain.' 'If it affects the lungs or heart, there can still be brain changes from secondary effects of reduction in oxygen delivery, or reduction in blood supply to the brain.'

Martin Crowe: From self-doubting prodigy to Kiwi cricket icon

Martin Crowe: From self-doubting prodigy to Kiwi cricket icon

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

New Zealand's finest batsman was defined by one innings, one tournament and one seriously damaged knee.