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Under-fire Rohit hits the nets with Mumbai Ranji team

Under-fire Rohit hits the nets with Mumbai Ranji team

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Rohit Sharma practised with the Mumbai team at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

India drop hints at Rahane return in 3rd Test

India drop hints at Rahane return in 3rd Test

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

India hinted at a recall for Ajinkya Rahane in the third cricket Test against South Africa, days after his omission from the first two matches of the series raised eyebrows.

Why Noor Is A Rare CSK Diamond

Why Noor Is A Rare CSK Diamond

Rediff.com8 May 2025

In two of the three games CSK has won this season, Noor Ahmad has won the Player of the Match award.

PHOTOS: Rahane rescues India on rain-hit Day 1

PHOTOS: Rahane rescues India on rain-hit Day 1

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane hit a solid 81 as India recovered after a few early wickets to reach 203 for six at stumps after they were put into bat.

Will India repeat the magic of Gabba?

Will India repeat the magic of Gabba?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

With Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane unbeaten at the end of the penultimate day of the WTC Final, will India pull off another stunning win?

India's Narrowest Test Win Ever!

India's Narrowest Test Win Ever!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

A look at India's narrowest victories by run margin -- games that tested nerves, showcased grit, and etched unforgettable drama into Test history.

Mentally ready to play all three formats: Rahane

Mentally ready to play all three formats: Rahane

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'My instinct answers yes, I want to make a comeback in ODI cricket'

How Hardik's risky call sealed MI's victory

How Hardik's risky call sealed MI's victory

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Chawla lauded Hardik's sharp tactical awareness, which played a pivotal role in MI's emphatic 8-wicket triumph, helping them bounce back after two consecutive defeats.

Irani Cup: Sarfaraz slams double ton, RoI in trouble

Irani Cup: Sarfaraz slams double ton, RoI in trouble

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Sarfaraz became the first cricketer to score a double century for Mumbai in the Irani Cup, solidifying his reputation as a formidable batsman.

For India, I'm ready to bat at any slot: Rahane

For India, I'm ready to bat at any slot: Rahane

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

It is highly unlikely that he will be India's number four at the World Cup but India's Test vice-captain is keen to add on to his 90 ODIs.

Virat was and will always be the captain, I am his deputy: Rahane

Virat was and will always be the captain, I am his deputy: Rahane

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Ajinkya Rahane made it very clear that the undisputed leader of this side is Virat Kohli and he is happy filling in when required.

Focus on Shaw, Rahane as Mumbai take on Karnataka

Focus on Shaw, Rahane as Mumbai take on Karnataka

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The focus will be firmly on India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane and young prodigy Prithvi Shaw when Mumbai take on Karnataka in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B game, beginning in Mumbai on Friday. Both Rahane and Shaw failed with the bat in the last Ranji Trophy game against Railways which the domestic giants lost by 10 wickets inside two and half days.

Rahane's form on test as India eye comeback at The Oval

Rahane's form on test as India eye comeback at The Oval

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

In all likelihood, vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane would get another chance but over the past two years, his inconsistency has hurt this team badly.

Grit & Grace! How Pant Turned Pain Into Power

Grit & Grace! How Pant Turned Pain Into Power

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

In the recently concluded five-match Test series against England, India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant stood tall as a beacon of determination, battling through injuries to deliver a string of gutsy, crowd-pleasing knocks that underlined his value to the side.

Rahane's ton hoists West Zone

Rahane's ton hoists West Zone

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

comfortable 303 for five on the first day of the five-day Duleep Trophy final against South Zone in Chennai on Thursday. Rahane, who scored over 1000 runs in this year's Ranji season for champions Mumbai, was unbeaten at close after facing 211 balls, hitting 13 fours and two sixes for his century. Captain Wasim Jaffer (69) and Bhavik Thaker (73) chipped in with a half century each.

Why did Rajasthan's Rahane have sleepless nights?

Why did Rajasthan's Rahane have sleepless nights?

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Left sleepless the last time he played a bad shot against Mumbai Indians, in-form Rajasthan Royals batsman Ajinkya Rahane said he was desperate to set the record straight and that inspired him to strike a sublime match-winning knock of 91 in an Indian Premier League match against the Delhi Daredevils on Sunday.

Rahane to lead in the absence of Kohli in 1st Test vs New Zealand

Rahane to lead in the absence of Kohli in 1st Test vs New Zealand

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane will lead India in the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur, starting November 25, before regular skipper Virat Kohli returns to take charge from the second Test in Mumbai.

'This 17-YO will play for CSK for at least 10 years'

'This 17-YO will play for CSK for at least 10 years'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Ayush Mhatre's dazzling start to his IPL journey continued in his first home game for Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.

Rahane defends spinners, expects better show in 2nd Test

Rahane defends spinners, expects better show in 2nd Test

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

'See all our spinners are really good and given a chance they will all do really well'

Ind v SA: Rahane may get axe from playing XI

Ind v SA: Rahane may get axe from playing XI

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

The lure to play an extra bowler in Hardik Pandya along with an in-form Rohit Sharma in the opening Test against South Africa has cast doubts over Ajinkya Rahane's place in the playing XI despite having the best away record among the current crop of batsmen.

PHOTOS: Rahane's century rescues India at Lord's

PHOTOS: Rahane's century rescues India at Lord's

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Images from Day 1 in the second test between India and England at Lord's Cricket Ground.

IPL a different beast, you have to be on your toes: Chakravarthy

IPL a different beast, you have to be on your toes: Chakravarthy

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy believes the IPL presents a different challenge, stating that it's a "different beast".

WTC Final, PHOTOS: India fight back, but Aus in control

WTC Final, PHOTOS: India fight back, but Aus in control

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 3 of the WTC Final between Australia and India, played at The Oval, in London, on Friday.

Rahane drawing inspiration from Tendulkar

Rahane drawing inspiration from Tendulkar

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Ajinkya Rahane has achieved the primary goal of sharing dressing room with idol Sachin Tendulkar and the Mumbai top order batsman now wants to see his other dream -- of making India debut -- come true.

Royals captain Rahane made to wait outside stadium

Royals captain Rahane made to wait outside stadium

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rahane and a few Rajatshan Royals players, who had come for training found the SMS gates locked by the sports council employees for close to half an hour before they could enter after the intervention from franchise officials.

Rahane, Rijiju contribute to fight COVID-19

Rahane, Rijiju contribute to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday donated a month's salary over and above Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directive to all BJP MPs to contribute Rs one crore from MPLAD funds in the country's fight against COVID-19 pandemic.

'True batters' outshine sloggers this IPL

'True batters' outshine sloggers this IPL

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'Those who are very good at playing along the ground are also very good at playing in the air in same direction.'

Young IPL stars set to light up T20 Mumbai League

Young IPL stars set to light up T20 Mumbai League

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Mhatre, Raghuvanshi, Kotian star attractions as 280 players go under the hammer

Opening slot suits Rahane, feels captain Kohli

Opening slot suits Rahane, feels captain Kohli

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

India captain Virat Kohli said that Ajinkya Rahane will open alongside Shikhar Dhawan in the upcoming five-match ODI series starting on Friday.

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

A Decade of Test Thrillers: Close Calls & Classics

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A look back at a few memorable showdowns in the last decade and half that had the quintessential crests and troughs of Test cricket.

What makes Rahane the epitome of the ultimate team man!

What makes Rahane the epitome of the ultimate team man!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels that talented Mumbai batsman Ajinkya Rahane is one player who has improved by leaps and bounds in recent times and is ready to don any hat for the team's cause.

Support from all quarters motivating: Rahane

Support from all quarters motivating: Rahane

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

The lone century-maker in this edition of the Indian Premier League, Ajinkya Rahane says the support from all quarters is motivating him to raise the bar with each outing.

Ashwin on top of all-rounders' list; Rahane enters top 10

Ashwin on top of all-rounders' list; Rahane enters top 10

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane jumped three places to enter the top-10 in batsman's list while Ravichandran Ashwin maintained his pole position among all-rounders in the latest Test rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

IPL PHOTOS: Rahane's ton in vain as Pant sees Delhi through

IPL PHOTOS: Rahane's ton in vain as Pant sees Delhi through

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Rajasthan and Delhi in Jaipur on Monday

Jos Buttler Overtakes Pooran As MVP

Jos Buttler Overtakes Pooran As MVP

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 55.

Should India drop Rahane for 5th Test?

Should India drop Rahane for 5th Test?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Buoyed by their crushing 157-run victory in the fourth Test at The Oval on Monday, a confident Indian team will seek to continue their winning momentum in the fifth and final Test against England at Manchester.

Still in our hands: Powell rallies KKR for do-or-die push

Still in our hands: Powell rallies KKR for do-or-die push

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Rovman Powell says the team remains upbeat despite a challenging IPL season, stressing that their fate is still in their own hands as they look to gain late momentum. KKR have won just four of their 10 matches and must win all four remaining fixtures to make the playoffs.

Will 300 be breached in IPL 2025?

Will 300 be breached in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The batters who will be salivating at the prospect of breaching the 300-mark when IPL 2025 gets under way on Saturday.

'Rahane's intent is backed by solid technique, and that is a rare balance'

'Rahane's intent is backed by solid technique, and that is a rare balance'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

India Test captain Virat Kohli has hailed man of the match Ajinkya Rahane, terming him as one with rare qualities of "intent backed by solid technique".

Pujara, Rahane hit centuries as India dominate Day 1

Pujara, Rahane hit centuries as India dominate Day 1

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane hit unbeaten centuries to power India to 344 for three against Sri Lanka on Day 1 of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, on Thursday.