News for 'Ahmedabad Defenders'

Ashwin needs to bowl more off-spinners: Sangakkara

Ashwin needs to bowl more off-spinners: Sangakkara

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Ravichandran Ashwin is a legend in his own right but he still needs to think about improvement and bowl the conventional out-break deliveries more frequently, said Rajasthan Royals' Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara.

Guj encounter: Advocates refuse to defend Vanjhara

Guj encounter: Advocates refuse to defend Vanjhara

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

About 150 advocates of the Metropolitan Court wrote a letter to the Bar Association vice-president saying none of them would appear on behalf of Vanjhara as he had "troubled advocates in the past."

IPL 2023: Its Dhoni vs Hardik as both teams fret on 'Impact Players'

IPL 2023: Its Dhoni vs Hardik as both teams fret on 'Impact Players'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

IPL 2023 will be very different from earlier ones with the 'Impact Player' rule coming into play for the first time.

Veterans, cubs in the mix as Ranji Trophy returns after two years

Veterans, cubs in the mix as Ranji Trophy returns after two years

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

All eyes will be on the opening fixture between defending champions Saurashtra and record 41-time champions Mumbai in Ahmedabad with Rahane and Pujara on either side, aiming to make the big scores that have deserted them at the Test level for a while.

Turning Point: Batting lets down Punjab

Turning Point: Batting lets down Punjab

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Punjab Kings' batsmen came up with a shocking performance against Kolkata Knight Riders in Ahmedabad on Monday as they suffered a five-wicket thrashing with 3.2 overs to spare, in Ahmedabad, on Monday.

Check out IPL-14 schedule

Check out IPL-14 schedule

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The complete schedule of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League.

Brother's sacrifice behind Vivrant becoming IPL millionaire

Brother's sacrifice behind Vivrant becoming IPL millionaire

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Two years after he started walking in the footsteps of his elder brother, Jammu & Kashmir's left-handed batter Vivrant lost his father Sushant to kidney failure.

Turning Point: Thakur's Double Strike

Turning Point: Thakur's Double Strike

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Shardul Thakur's bowling in the 17th and 20th overs swung the game India's way.

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'Our civil society here is vibrant, and courageous, although it is beaten up and beaten down, repeatedly.'

Ex-babus ask SC to withdraw remarks in Gujarat riots case, order Teesta's release

Ex-babus ask SC to withdraw remarks in Gujarat riots case, order Teesta's release

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

A group of noted former civil servants on Wednesday sought withdrawal of the Supreme Court's "gratuitous observations" against social activist Teesta Sitalvad and others while upholding the SIT's clean chit to the then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the 2002 communal riots in the state.

'Humbug': Doctors warn against cow dung as Covid cure

'Humbug': Doctors warn against cow dung as Covid cure

Rediff.com11 May 2021

A small group of people has been visiting a cow shelter run by Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul Vishwavidya Prathisthanam in Ahmedabad to take the therapy, believing that it increases immunity against COVID-19.

Anil Ambani to withdraw defamation suit against Cong

Anil Ambani to withdraw defamation suit against Cong

Rediff.com21 May 2019

The Group has decided to withdraw the Rs 5,000-crore civil defamation suits against Congress leaders and National Herald newspaper over their statements and an article on the controversial Rafale fighter jet deal.

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

Democracy in our veins, no discrimination against minorities: Modi

Democracy in our veins, no discrimination against minorities: Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India believes in sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas, sabka prayaas and walks ahead with it, Modi said.

Ranji: Siddarth's haul helps Gujarat nab first win

Ranji: Siddarth's haul helps Gujarat nab first win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Himachal Pradesh, who were bowled out for 130 in their first innings, were 79 for one at stumps on day three needing another 393 runs for an improbable win.

Lyon joins Ashwin in solidarity over Motera pitch

Lyon joins Ashwin in solidarity over Motera pitch

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has joined India counterpart Ravichandran Ashwin in defending Ahmedabad's spin-friendly pitch where India thumped England inside two days of the day-night third Test on Thursday.

'India is China's prime military target'

'India is China's prime military target'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

'On the LAC, China can undertake military action at any place with much fewer resources. It can do 'salami slicing'.'

'Marathi manoos are not solidly with Shinde'

'Marathi manoos are not solidly with Shinde'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The recent migration of marquee investments from Maharashtra to Gujarat seems to have rekindled the Marathi manoos sentiment.

Cong holds satyagraha for Rahul; won't remain silent anymore, says Priyanka

Cong holds satyagraha for Rahul; won't remain silent anymore, says Priyanka

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, senior leaders K C Venugopal, P Chidambaram and Salman Khurshid were among the party's top brass taking part in the satyagraha at Rajghat.

Criminal law machinery can't be weaponised to harass journalists: Zubair to SC

Criminal law machinery can't be weaponised to harass journalists: Zubair to SC

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Zubair through his counsel submitted that this is an age of social media where news travels faster than lightning and the job of someone who is debunking false information may draw the ire of others but "the law cannot be weaponisd against him.

Bairstow to join England squad after 2nd Test against India

Bairstow to join England squad after 2nd Test against India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Jonny Bairstow will return to the England squad for the third and fourth Tests against India, along with Sam Curran and Mark Wood.

Defending Modi, Shiv Sena dares Congress to auction Rahul's wardrobe

Defending Modi, Shiv Sena dares Congress to auction Rahul's wardrobe

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

The Shiv Sena came to the defence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the auction of his pinstripe monogrammed suit and said the two-piece ensemble was valued highly because of the person who wore it.

Talk about players not pitches: Rohit to experts

Talk about players not pitches: Rohit to experts

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

The second Test pitch led to some sort of criticism from former players like Michael Vaughan and Mark Waugh and the duo termed the pitch as 'sub-standard'.

Cook slams Kohli's assessment of Motera pitch

Cook slams Kohli's assessment of Motera pitch

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Disagreeing with Kohli's assessment of the third Test that ended with India crushing England by 10 wickets inside two days, Cook said batting was near impossible

Punjab Kings have task cut out against RCB

Punjab Kings have task cut out against RCB

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

It will not be an easy task for a struggling Punjab side to stand up to the challenge thrown by a RCB team

Coming soon: The Pro Volleyball League

Coming soon: The Pro Volleyball League

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'For the first couple of years, it is about building the league.' 'We are positive that the quality of matches will attract eyeballs.'

PIX: Horror in Hamas, India's Covid pandemic and more

PIX: Horror in Hamas, India's Covid pandemic and more

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Coping with COVID-19 in India, the flare-up of Israel Palestinian violence, muted celebrations of Eid amid the coronavirus pandemic, and much more -- that's the week that was.

IPL-14 to be held in India; without spectators initially

IPL-14 to be held in India; without spectators initially

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League will begin from April 9 and will be held at six venues in India including Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata, the BCCI announced on Sunday.

PIX: India down England in pink-ball Test inside 2 days

PIX: India down England in pink-ball Test inside 2 days

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium, in Ahmedabad.

PICS: India vs England, 4th Test, Day 1

PICS: India vs England, 4th Test, Day 1

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Images from Day 1 of the fourth and final Test between India and England, at the Narendra Modi stadium, in Motera, Ahmedabad, on Thursday.

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Dhapola's feat did not miss the attention of the BCCI secretary Jay Shah who termed it as one of the finest bowling performances of the tournament.

Axar effortlessly fills Jadeja void in India's spin attack

Axar effortlessly fills Jadeja void in India's spin attack

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'But at least I'm contributing with the ball, and I'm positive about it.'

India's 'perfect' gameplan with the bat in 1st ODI vs WI...

India's 'perfect' gameplan with the bat in 1st ODI vs WI...

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

India's batters showed a lot of intent despite chasing a low total in the first ODI against West Indies and going forward the team will continue to bat in a positive fashion, said Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday.

'Modi is no bhai or bhatija of yours, why are you defending him?'

'Modi is no bhai or bhatija of yours, why are you defending him?'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

In his latest book, Fly Me To The Moon, former member of Parliament Prafull Goradia provides interesting insights into the man who is India's prime minister.

Mushtaq Ali: Punjab knock out champions Karnataka; TN down HP

Mushtaq Ali: Punjab knock out champions Karnataka; TN down HP

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Punjab thrashed defending champions Karnataka by nine wickets to storm into the semi-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament, at the Sardar Patel stadium in Ahmedabad, on Tuesday.

Top Performer: Mishra triggers Mumbai collapse

Top Performer: Mishra triggers Mumbai collapse

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Amit Mishra delighted with his loopy leg breaks and wrong 'uns on a sluggish Chepauk track and started MI's downfall

Good news for India as Shami resumes training

Good news for India as Shami resumes training

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Likely to be fit for 3rd Test against England.

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

A bit of economic reforms stalled and decisions delayed -- what Narayana Murthy spoke of -- don't hurt if a country's compassionate and inclusive social fabric has survived intact; if the country is happy, observes Shyam G Menon.

IPL: Rahul, Brar shine as Punjab overwhelm Bangalore

IPL: Rahul, Brar shine as Punjab overwhelm Bangalore

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Skipper K L Rahul scored a combative 91 and young Harpreet Brar shone with bat and ball as Punjab Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 34 runs in the IPL match, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.

Will India try out Shreyas, Ruturaj in 3rd T20 vs Windies?

Will India try out Shreyas, Ruturaj in 3rd T20 vs Windies?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

In the middle-order, Shreyas will replace Kohli, who was given a much-needed break ahead of his landmark 100th Test.