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Will WAGs be allowed for Australia tour?

Will WAGs be allowed for Australia tour?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

'I don't see a reason why the families won't be allowed to come. The Australian cricket board is trying to accommodate the families. It should be okay'

PKL season 8 to start on December 22

PKL season 8 to start on December 22

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai welcomed the league to the state.

IPL 2022: The Dhanashree and Louise Show

IPL 2022: The Dhanashree and Louise Show

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Dhanashree and Louise are two of the most animated cheerleaders in the RR box, and why not? If Jos has the Orange Cap, Yuzi has the Purple Cap!

'Missing out on IPL a blessing in disguise'

'Missing out on IPL a blessing in disguise'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Labuschagne has admitted that being overlooked at the IPL auction turned out to be 'blessing in disguise'

Umpire Menon pulls out of IPL; Reiffel's exit stalled

Umpire Menon pulls out of IPL; Reiffel's exit stalled

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Nitin Menon left the IPL bio-bubble after his wife and mother tested positive for COVID-19.

India's tour of South Africa in doubt over new COVID variant?

India's tour of South Africa in doubt over new COVID variant?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The new COVID-19 variant, which threatens to wreak havoc in South Africa, has led to considerable concerns about India's tour of the Rainbow Nation next month and there could be changes in the quarantine rules for players in the coming days.

England, Australia players set to miss first week of IPL 2020

England, Australia players set to miss first week of IPL 2020

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

None of the players will be available for at least the first two to three games of their respective franchises.

IPL 2022: Du Plessis replaces Kohli as RCB captain

IPL 2022: Du Plessis replaces Kohli as RCB captain

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has been named the new captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, replacing Indian batter Virat Kohli who stepped down after the 2021 season.

What India needs to do to avert China-like Covid surge

What India needs to do to avert China-like Covid surge

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

"Provide enough infrastructure and money to carry out surveillance and set up a robust routine surveillance machinery for the country to monitor any and every infectious disease'

Shuttler Prannoy recalls 'bubble struggle' in Thailand

Shuttler Prannoy recalls 'bubble struggle' in Thailand

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Prannoy said a psychologist could have helped him deal with it better and hoped there will be a structure in place to assist the players in the times to come.

Pfizer seeks approval in India for Covid vaccine

Pfizer seeks approval in India for Covid vaccine

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

'Pfizer India has submitted an application on December 4 to the DCGI seeking emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in India'

J&K's Malik is Natarajan's short-term Covid replacement at Sunrisers

J&K's Malik is Natarajan's short-term Covid replacement at Sunrisers

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Uncapped medium pacer Umran Malik was on Friday named as a short-term COVID-19 replacement for Thangarasu Natarajan in the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad in IPL 2021.

Domestic stalwart and Tendulkar nemesis in IPL, Bhatia retires

Domestic stalwart and Tendulkar nemesis in IPL, Bhatia retires

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'I feel fitter than ever and very much open to playing in overseas leagues.' Bhatia has done a course in bio-mechanics from an institute in Hawaii and wants to explore a career in that field.

Cricket set to return to Eden Gardens

Cricket set to return to Eden Gardens

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The CAB has created a bio-secure environment with all the health safety protocols in place in order to set the ball rolling.

Delhi Capitals name Dwarshuis as Woakes replacement

Delhi Capitals name Dwarshuis as Woakes replacement

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Uncapped Australian fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis was on Monday named as Chris Woakes' replacement in the Delhi Capitals squad for the second leg of IPL, to be held in UAE from September 19.

A Budget With An Eye On Elections

A Budget With An Eye On Elections

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Nirmala Sitharaman's messaging was clear when she presented a well-balanced Budget with an eye on state elections in nine states followed by a general election next year, observes Ramesh Menon.

Maharashtra govt paves way for IPL matches in Mumbai

Maharashtra govt paves way for IPL matches in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The Maharashtra government on Monday cleared the decks for the IPL to take place in COVID-19 ravaged Mumbai, allowing teams to practice after 8pm IST and travel to their respective hotels during the night curfew that has been imposed across the state to contain the pandemic.

Meet Team India's 'cute little supporter'

Meet Team India's 'cute little supporter'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Samaira Sharma, 2, watches the India-England Test.

Chase, Cotrell, Mayers COVID positive, out of Pak T20s

Chase, Cotrell, Mayers COVID positive, out of Pak T20s

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Besides the trio, a non-coaching member of the touring team management also tested positive, Cricket West Indies said in a statement.

Avesthagen inks pact with Malaysian Bio

Avesthagen inks pact with Malaysian Bio

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

AvestaBiotherapeutic and Research (ABRPL) has signed a pact with Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation to develop biosimilar (similar biological products) products.

Moeen set to miss CSK's IPL opener due to visa issue

Moeen set to miss CSK's IPL opener due to visa issue

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings may miss the services of Moeen Ali for their opening match of IPL 2022 as the star England all-rounder is yet to receive his India visa.

Three Indians qualify for Paralympics badminton event

Three Indians qualify for Paralympics badminton event

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Asian Para Games bronze medallist Krishna, who had claimed two gold medals at the Dubai Para badminton International Championships in April, was also over the moon to know about his qualification.

SEE: Delhi Capitals make players feel at home

SEE: Delhi Capitals make players feel at home

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Delhi Capitals Co-owner Parth Jindal surprised his team.

2nd ODI between South Africa and England postponed

2nd ODI between South Africa and England postponed

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The three-match series is in jeopardy after a number of COVID-19 cases in the bio-secure environment at the hotel both teams share, including a South African player, two hotel staff and potentially two members of the England party.

Rahul shares workout pix, Athiya approves

Rahul shares workout pix, Athiya approves

Rediff.com26 May 2021

The post with the caption 'And still, we rise' is a huge hit among the cricketer's followers.

'We lacked the variety that Harshal brings to our bowling'

'We lacked the variety that Harshal brings to our bowling'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'You see the value of Harshal, and what he offers. He has the ability to stop the game.'

Wriddhiman Saha recovers from COVID, available for England tour

Wriddhiman Saha recovers from COVID, available for England tour

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Saha was among the players who contracted the dreaded virus in the currently-suspended Indian Premier League

Over 1 million new COVID-19 cases reported in US

Over 1 million new COVID-19 cases reported in US

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The US health authorities registered more than three times as many new cases as in any previous wave of the coronavirus.

Delhi Capitals include net bowler Khejroliya in main squad

Delhi Capitals include net bowler Khejroliya in main squad

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Delhi Capitals have inducted left-arm seamer Kulwant Khejroliya in the main squad for the upcoming second half of this year's Indian Premier League, after left-arm orthodox spinner Manimaran Siddharth was ruled out of the tournament due to quadriceps strain.

MPCA ready to host Ranji Trophy amid COVID-19

MPCA ready to host Ranji Trophy amid COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) on Sunday said it is ready to host the premier Ranji Trophy as well as the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament and has already informed the BCCI about its decision.

Dock money if players put IPL over England, Boycott tells ECB

Dock money if players put IPL over England, Boycott tells ECB

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The English cricket board must stop treating its players in a "namby-pamby way" and dock money if they put the lucrative Indian Premier League above national duty, former Test batsman Geoffrey Boycott said.

IPL 2020: Why England, Australia players won't require quarantine

IPL 2020: Why England, Australia players won't require quarantine

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The IPL starts on September 19 and, in all likelihood, all the English and Australian players will land in the UAE via a charter flight on September 17, making them available for their respective team's opening match.

Yearend hope: UK 1st nation to okay Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

Yearend hope: UK 1st nation to okay Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The United Kingdom on Wednesday became the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19, paving the way for mass vaccinations against the deadly novel coronavirus.

Australia confirm first tour of Pakistan in 24 years

Australia confirm first tour of Pakistan in 24 years

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Australia, who last toured Pakistan in 1998, will play three Tests, an equal number of one-day internationals and one T20 match between March 4 and April 5.

Mental well-being of players should not be neglected: Kohli

Mental well-being of players should not be neglected: Kohli

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Two India squads travelling to different places at the same time could become a norm in the mentally draining world of bio-bubbles that cricketers are forced to live in amid the COVID-19 pandemic, said India captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday.

Covaxin maker to pay compensation in case of side effects

Covaxin maker to pay compensation in case of side effects

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

"The compensation for serious adverse event will be paid by sponsor (BBIL) in case if the SAE is proven to be causally related to the vaccine," the consent form said.

Bangladesh's IPL players return home

Bangladesh's IPL players return home

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahaman returned safely to Dhaka on a chartered flight arranged by the Rajasthan Royals and the Kolkata Knight Riders

New York nurse first to get Covid vaccine in US

New York nurse first to get Covid vaccine in US

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The news comes as the United States approaches 300,000 deaths from COVID-19.

'Bio resources:India wants legally binding treaty'

'Bio resources:India wants legally binding treaty'

Rediff.com24 May 2010

May 22 is celebrated as the International Day for Biodiversity.

Little choice for beverage cos but to import paper straws

Little choice for beverage cos but to import paper straws

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Parle Agro, which sells beverages such as Frooti in small tetra packs, has already started importing paper straws. Dabur India, which sells its fruit juices in tetra packs under the brand Real, is also considering importing paper straws.