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Kohli's team have a poor record chasing targets

Kohli's team have a poor record chasing targets

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Of the 10 times India have made a fourth innings chase under Kohli, they have won only 1 and lost 7, with 2 draws. Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the numbers from a memorable game.

Sports Shorts: Tendulkar against fake helmet makers

Sports Shorts: Tendulkar against fake helmet makers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Stats: Rashid posts highest Test score vs India

Stats: Rashid posts highest Test score vs India

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Openers KL Rahul and Parthiv Patel produced a calm and composed performance as India reached 60 for no loss at stumps on the second day of the fifth and final dead-rubber Test against England at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday.

Post 26/11 attacks, Coast Guard team visits Pak for first time

Post 26/11 attacks, Coast Guard team visits Pak for first time

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

For the first time after the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, an Indian coast guard team visited Pakistan earlier this week to discuss the issues of fishermen languishing in jails and coordination between the two maritime forces.

Have you ever been to a human library?

Have you ever been to a human library?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

The Human Library project brings together people from all walks of life to interact with 'talking books'.

India needs to find a way to dismiss Smith: Gavaskar

India needs to find a way to dismiss Smith: Gavaskar

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar says if India wants to win the ongoing five-match ODI series in Australia they need to find a way to dismiss home team skipper Steven Smith early.

Pak cricketers refuse to sign three-month extended contract

Pak cricketers refuse to sign three-month extended contract

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Pakistan cricketers, who are currently touring New Zealand, have refused to sign the three-month extended contract that is given to them by the national cricket board (PCB).

Sports Shorts: Manavaditya Rathore wins silver

Sports Shorts: Manavaditya Rathore wins silver

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

26/11: Now Ganeshotsav delays Pak panel's visit to Mumbai

26/11: Now Ganeshotsav delays Pak panel's visit to Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

A Pakistani judicial commission's visit to India to cross-examine witnesses of the Mumbai terror attacks has been delayed because of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival, a defence lawyer said on Tuesday.

Warne's Warriors too good for Sachin's Blasters in Game 2

Warne's Warriors too good for Sachin's Blasters in Game 2

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Andrew Symonds bagged four wickets and Saqlain Mushtaq two as Warne Warriors easily defeated Sachin Blasters by 57 runs in Game 2 of the Cricket All-Stars series in Houston on Wednesday night.

'Cricket relations between India and Pakistan are very important'

'Cricket relations between India and Pakistan are very important'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Legendary cricketer Imran Khan has called for improved sporting and political relations between India and Pakistan and believes the two neighbouring countries could co-exist peacefully and in cooperation in the region.

Bumrah deserves more attention than Aamir: Rohit

Bumrah deserves more attention than Aamir: Rohit

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Indian opener Rohit Sharma has called Pakistan's tainted speedster just a 'normal bowler', while he heralded India's young sensation Jasprit Bumrah as a 'rare talent'. Incidentally, Amir had dismissed Rohit, Ajinkya Rahane and Suresh Raina in quick successions in the Asia Cup encounter. But Rohit said that the hype around Amir was 'unjustified' and the 23-year old, who served a match-fixing ban had a long way to go before being compared with legends. "Stop talking about him already," Rohit said of Amir in Kolkata. "He isn't the only bowler, Pakistan have five other bowlers who are doing well for them. "There is just so much hype around Amir, I don't think it is right to give him too much hype after one match. He is good but he needs to prove it over and over again. "Now people are comparing him to Wasim Akram and all that. He is just a normal bowler, on that given day if he is good, he is good. It is not as if he turns up and blows everyone away."

India-Pakistan series in December not ruled out yet, says Shukla

India-Pakistan series in December not ruled out yet, says Shukla

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

The senior Indian administrator also said that the BCCI extended full hospitality to the PCB delegation but Shiv Sena spoiled the schedule meeting last Monday.

The 'P-factor' is crucial in an Indo-Pak tie: Bhajji

The 'P-factor' is crucial in an Indo-Pak tie: Bhajji

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

'At the end of the day, an India-Pakistan game has got more to do with pressure than anything else. The team that handles the 'P-factor' better on the day is more likely to win' 'Shoaib Malik is the danger man in the Pak squad'

All-Stars PHOTOS: 'Celebrating cricket' as legends turn back the clock

All-Stars PHOTOS: 'Celebrating cricket' as legends turn back the clock

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

"The whole idea of Cricket All Stars is that, to try to get as many nations together to celebrate this'

Dhoni skips nets; arch-rivals don't interact

Dhoni skips nets; arch-rivals don't interact

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and veteran pacer Ashish Nehra on Friday did not come for Indian team's pre-match day training after being advised rest ahead of the crucial Asia Cup T20 game against Pakistan, in Fatullah on Saturday. While Dhoni is suffering from back spasms, the injury-prone Nehra has his own specific training programme, which is different from the general team routine. Dhoni had played through pain against Bangladesh but back spasms need adequate recovery time, which is specifically the reason he has been given 48 hours to recuperate before the Pakistan match. His cover Parthiv Patel had his first training session but had precious little do as he did not get to bat in the main nets. Unless Dhoni's physical condition deteriorates further, Parthiv's chances of playing are minimal. There was one interesting sight during the training session on the match-eve. Both India and Pakistan trained adjacent to each other inside the main stadium at the Khan Saheb Osman Ali Stadium and trained at the same time between 4-6:30 pm local time. However, during the entire two and half-hour training session, no pleasantries were exchanged between the members of the two sides.

Herculean task for Hobart to beat Kolkata in semis

Herculean task for Hobart to beat Kolkata in semis

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The seemingly invincible Kolkata Knight Riders will start outright favourites when they square off against Australia's Hobart Hurricanes in the semi-finals of the Oppo Champions League T20 in Hyderabad.

PCB disbands selection committee after World T20 debacle

PCB disbands selection committee after World T20 debacle

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), on Monday, disbanded its national selection committee in the wake of the national team's debacle in the Asia Cup and the just-concluded World T20 cricket tournament.

Minimum distractions! India bans WAGs, Pak says no to social media

Minimum distractions! India bans WAGs, Pak says no to social media

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

In an attempt to minimise distractions at the Cricket World Cup that starts next month, defending champions India have banned WAGs, while Pakistan has called for no social media for their players.

Afridi clarifies: 'I gave a diplomatic statement'

Afridi clarifies: 'I gave a diplomatic statement'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

'I was merely trying to give a positive message to the rest of the world that we enjoy a lot when we play in India.'

Pak players not willing to share dressing room with tainted Aamir

Pak players not willing to share dressing room with tainted Aamir

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is facing resistance in its attempts to rehabilitate tainted pacer Muhammad Aamir with most of the players in the national side being averse to sharing the dressing room with him.

'Pakistan will play like New Zealand. India must plan accordingly'

'Pakistan will play like New Zealand. India must plan accordingly'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

The India-Pakistan clash in the ICC World T20 is a battle for redemption -- for India, a chance to get their campaign back on track; for Pakistan, an opportunity to change history, says Dhruv Munjal.

'Kaptan' Imran Khan takes oath as 22nd PM of Pakistan

'Kaptan' Imran Khan takes oath as 22nd PM of Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Khan's government will be the third consecutive democratic government in Pakistan since 2008.

Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne to play T20 matches in US

Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne to play T20 matches in US

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

In an effort to popularize cricket in the US, several icons including master blaster Sachin Tendulkar and spin wizard Shane Warne will play T20 matches in the US in November.

The Oval in numbers: 8th time India lost 4 Tests in a series

The Oval in numbers: 8th time India lost 4 Tests in a series

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the Oval Test.

Treason trial: Musharraf does not turn up in court

Treason trial: Musharraf does not turn up in court

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Embattled former Pakistani dictator General Pervez Musharraf on Friday failed to appear before a special court for his indictment in the high treason trial citing security concerns.

Akhtar criticised for mocking Pakistan cricket on Indian show

Akhtar criticised for mocking Pakistan cricket on Indian show

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's remarks mocking the state of affairs in Pakistan on a popular Indian comedy show have evoked angry reactions from ex-players and officials.

Why Sanjay Manjrekar became a commentator

Why Sanjay Manjrekar became a commentator

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

'I love commentating for a reason that not many will admit.' 'Yes, it gives me financial security; yes, it lets me stay in touch with the game; but importantly, it gives me visibility.' 'In a way, commentary ensures that people don't forget you.'

Pakistani court rejects Musharraf's petition against trial

Pakistani court rejects Musharraf's petition against trial

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Beleaguered former military ruler Pervez Musharraf's efforts to wriggle out of a treason case suffered a setback today when a Pakistani court rejected his objections against the special court set up to try him.

Key Pakistani witness quizzed in Mumbai attacks trial

Key Pakistani witness quizzed in Mumbai attacks trial

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Karachi-based port worker, who had seen 10 lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists leaving in a boat hours before the brazen Mumbai terror attacks of 2008, was cross-examined in a Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Wednesday.

How tennis ball helped pacer Bumrah perfect art of bowling yorkers

How tennis ball helped pacer Bumrah perfect art of bowling yorkers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Playing tennis-ball cricket in his formative years has helped him bowl his yorkers with good control, revealed Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah.

UP Polls Phase 3: Akhilesh Yadav's litmus test

UP Polls Phase 3: Akhilesh Yadav's litmus test

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Home to several Yadav family bastions, Phase III of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections is especially crucial for the Samajwadi Party.

For the 1st time since 2000, Palestinian territories come together

For the 1st time since 2000, Palestinian territories come together

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Palestinians long riven by geography and factional feuding enjoyed a rare show of unity on Thursday in a soccer match that brought together teams from their two territories.

Had asked Sidhu to reconsider Pak visit, says Amarinder

Had asked Sidhu to reconsider Pak visit, says Amarinder

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Sidhu said that the corridor would promote peace and erase "enmity" between India and Pakistan and create infinite possibilities between them, including the resumption of cricket ties.

26/11 case: Pakistani judicial commission's visit delayed

26/11 case: Pakistani judicial commission's visit delayed

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

The visit of an eight-member Pakistani judicial commission to India to cross-examine witnesses of the Mumbai terror attacks has been delayed by four days due to "non availability of flight".

'The demons are there in batsmen's mind, not in the surface'

'The demons are there in batsmen's mind, not in the surface'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar has defended the nature of Jamtha track, saying it is poor "technique" of the batsmen and not any "demon" in the pitch that resulted in South Africa being bundled out for a paltry 79 during the third Test.

Busted! 10 famous sports persons nailed for doping

Busted! 10 famous sports persons nailed for doping

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Following badminton World No 1 Lee Chong Wei's provisional ban, Rediff.com brings you ten top sports persons who gave in to drugs - one of the mighty perils that has affected modern sporting culture.

Pak will not file petition requesting Lakhvi's voice sample

Pak will not file petition requesting Lakhvi's voice sample

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Pakistan government will not file a fresh petition in an anti-terrorism court requesting for obtaining voice sample of LeT operations commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi in the Mumbai terror attack case, prosecution team's chief Chaudhry Azhar said on Sunday.

Kasganj violence: Security forces intensify vigil; 80 arrested

Kasganj violence: Security forces intensify vigil; 80 arrested

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Uttar Pradesh Police claimed that the situation was now again turning normal.

Musharraf's lawyers 'threatened with beheading'

Musharraf's lawyers 'threatened with beheading'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Pervez Musharraf's lawyers on Wednesday said the Pakistani Taliban had threatened them with beheading if they continued to represent the former military dictator and called for a change in the venue of his high-profile treason trial.