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Any opportunity to play India is a special one: Williamson

Any opportunity to play India is a special one: Williamson

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

England's phenomenal success in white-ball cricket has forced rivals to consider different set of players and coaches for the limited overs game and Tests but New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson feels only a team with a big talent pool can afford to take that route.

India's Powerplay batting in focus in must-win 2nd NZ ODI

India's Powerplay batting in focus in must-win 2nd NZ ODI

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

India will expect a better approach from skipper Shikhar Dhawan and young Shubman Gill in the Powerplay overs when the team clashes with New Zealand in a do-or-die second One-Day International, in Hamilton, on Sunday.

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Downton Abbey: A New Era premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on May 15. Guess who was there to celebrate?

When A Country Erases Its Film-makers

When A Country Erases Its Film-makers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

'The Iranians are very resilient people. So even when they are throttled, they try their best to survive.'

Dre Russ, Naraine back home; Gayle takes Maldives break

Dre Russ, Naraine back home; Gayle takes Maldives break

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Nine West Indian players were part of IPL 2021.

'Madman, racist, sexist pig': Obama's thoughts on Trump

'Madman, racist, sexist pig': Obama's thoughts on Trump

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The remarks are reported in Battle for the Soul: Inside the Democrats' Campaigns to Defeat Donald Trump, by Edward-Isaac Dovere, a staff writer at the Atlantic magazine, which will be published next week.

RCB bring in Hasaranga; Katich steps down as coach

RCB bring in Hasaranga; Katich steps down as coach

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Sri Lankans Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera were included in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for the second leg of the IPL in UAE, starting next month.

Dhawan returns as India eye series sweep vs WI

Dhawan returns as India eye series sweep vs WI

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The returning Shikhar Dhawan will add more firepower to a ruthless India, who are faced with the problem of plenty, as they eye a clean sweep of West Indies in an inconsequential third and final ODI in Ahmedabad on Friday.

PHOTOS: India too good for Windies in first T20I

PHOTOS: India too good for Windies in first T20I

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Images from the first TwentyT20 International between India and the West Indies, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

WI players pass COVID tests, set for Tour match

WI players pass COVID tests, set for Tour match

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

West Indies will play three-match T20I series before two Tests against New Zealand starting on December 3 in Hamilton. The first T20I will be played in Auckland on November 27.

GoodFellas' Ray Liotta dies: 'We lost a great today'

GoodFellas' Ray Liotta dies: 'We lost a great today'

Rediff.com27 May 2022

He died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting the film Dangerous Waters.

Your OTT GUIDE for the week!

Your OTT GUIDE for the week!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Action, animation, drama, documentary, there's plenty to watch on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes it easy for you.

Captain Kohli sets sights on Ponting's record

Captain Kohli sets sights on Ponting's record

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

India captain Virat Kohli is on the verge of going past former Australia captain Ricky Ponting's record for most centuries by a captain in international cricket, in the first ODI against England, in Pune, on Tuesday.

Eyes on Kohli as RCB look to halt Buttler juggernaut

Eyes on Kohli as RCB look to halt Buttler juggernaut

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be aiming to halt the Jos Buttler juggernaut when they take on Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League match at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Tuesday.

Qualifier 2: RCB could hold edge over Rajasthan Royals

Qualifier 2: RCB could hold edge over Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Both the high-profile openers, Kohli and Faf du Plessis, are big match players and will be itching to make an impact after low returns in the previous game.

Sehwag criticises India's defensive approach against spinners

Sehwag criticises India's defensive approach against spinners

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

"Can't be so defensive against the spinners," Sehwag tweeted.

IPL: Lucknow, Royal Challengers Bangalore battle for supremacy

IPL: Lucknow, Royal Challengers Bangalore battle for supremacy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The new-entrants have further been bolstered by the addition of the multi-talented duo of Jason Holder and Marcus Stoinis. The two adding more depth in both bowling and batting.

PIX: India hand Windies another thrashing, seal series

PIX: India hand Windies another thrashing, seal series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

India clinched a series win over the West Indies after pacer Prasidh Krishna tore through the tourists' top order on Wednesday, taking four wickets to lead India to a 44-run victory in the second ODI.

T20 World Cup: Shadab MVP; SKY 2nd!

T20 World Cup: Shadab MVP; SKY 2nd!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji list the Most Valuable Players in T20 World Cup 2022.

PICS: SunRisers outclass Punjab Kings for first win

PICS: SunRisers outclass Punjab Kings for first win

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Chennai, on Wednesday.

RCB eye big win over GT to stay in play-off race

RCB eye big win over GT to stay in play-off race

Rediff.com18 May 2022

GT, on the other hand, are the side to beat in this IPL. Even if they lose on Thursday, the Hardik Pandya-led side will finish at the top, which means it will get two chances to reach the final.

West Indies recall Rampaul to T20 World Cup squad

West Indies recall Rampaul to T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Rampaul, a member of the 2012 World Cup winning squad, played his last T20 match against Sri Lanka in 2015 and returns to bolster a solid looking lineup that will look to deliver an unprecedented third title for a single team.

Will Punjab Kings rule this IPL?

Will Punjab Kings rule this IPL?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Last season, Punjab finished 6th, narrowly missing on the playoffs.

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese calendar, began on Sunday, January 22.

IPL 2022: Rajasthan face RCB in battle of Royals

IPL 2022: Rajasthan face RCB in battle of Royals

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Rajasthan Royals would aim to build on their promising start to the season when they take on Royal Challengers Bangalore, a side that is yet to unlock its potential.

Can Virat and RCB win IPL 2021?

Can Virat and RCB win IPL 2021?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Kohli, the IPL's highest scorer with 5,878 runs, is set to open the innings to give his team the early momentum.

IPL Preview: MI to play for pride, CSK survival

IPL Preview: MI to play for pride, CSK survival

Rediff.com11 May 2022

CSK will be eliminated if they lose to Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.

NZ in Pakistan after 18 years for white-ball series

NZ in Pakistan after 18 years for white-ball series

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

New Zealand last toured Pakistan in 2003 for a white-ball series and since then have avoided touring the country because of security reasons.

Marsh shines as Australia beat West Indies by four runs

Marsh shines as Australia beat West Indies by four runs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The visitors chose to bat first and set West Indies a target of 190 after Marsh struck six sixes and four boundaries, while skipper Aaron Finch scored 53 runs off 37 balls.

Chup: Revenge of the Artist Review

Chup: Revenge of the Artist Review

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Critics of Hindi cinema are a disparate, colourful, bunch that evoke much derision and tut-tut among its own tribe, but Chup's distant understanding of their influence and idiosyncrasies fails to give the loathing any real impact, notes Rediff.com Principal Movie Critic Sukanya Verma.

MasterChef Judge Who Loves Indian Spices

MasterChef Judge Who Loves Indian Spices

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'The Indian dishes I am most excited to taste are the ones I haven't encountered before.'

PIX: India maul West Indies again, sweep ODI series

PIX: India maul West Indies again, sweep ODI series

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Images from the third One-Day International between India and the West Indies, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.

Gehraiyaan Review

Gehraiyaan Review

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Deepika Padukone embodies to perfection the Gehraiyaan in the title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

I binged on various shows this year -- some for work, some for pleasure, few I couldn't spare time for, others I didn't have access to while some started out fabulously only to fizzle towards the end.

Turning Point: Tyagi's Sensational Over

Turning Point: Tyagi's Sensational Over

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Kartik Tyagi produced a sensational last over to help Rajasthan Royals register a thrilling two run victory against Punjab Kings in the IPL match in Dubai on Tuesday.

Top Performer: Arshdeep Shines Before Punjab Choke

Top Performer: Arshdeep Shines Before Punjab Choke

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Arshdeep Singh picked up five wickets before Punjab Kings messed up an easy run chase to suffer a narrow two run defeat against Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling IPL match on Tuesday.

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals meet Mumbai Indians in virtual quarter-finals

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals meet Mumbai Indians in virtual quarter-finals

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Delhi Capitals will have their fortune in their own hands as they aim to pull all stops against Mumbai Indians in what will be a virtual quarter-final clash for Rishabh Pant's men as far as their IPL 2022 play-offs hopes are concerned.

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

Can struggling Mumbai stem the rot against Lucknow?

Can struggling Mumbai stem the rot against Lucknow?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians will be looking for an ideal playing eleven to end their five-match losing streak when they take on Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Mumbai on Saturday.

IPL Preview: SRH meet MI in must-win game

IPL Preview: SRH meet MI in must-win game

Rediff.com16 May 2022

It has been a rollercoaster ride for SRH who won five games in a row before losing the next five.