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Mid, small-caps outperform in four years of Narendra Modi government

Mid, small-caps outperform in four years of Narendra Modi government

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Analysts attribute this outperformance to the government's proactive economic reform measures

Shahbaz, Shreyas in T20I squad for SA series

Shahbaz, Shreyas in T20I squad for SA series

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Recovering Shami not included

Amruta Khanvilkar's Mast Style

Amruta Khanvilkar's Mast Style

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Pause here to take in noteworthy minimalist style.

Kiwis have set 'blueprint' for England to rebuild: Steve Waugh

Kiwis have set 'blueprint' for England to rebuild: Steve Waugh

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has said that New Zealand has set the blueprint for England cricket team to rebuild on and off the pitch.

WTC final will throw up a unique situation: Boult

WTC final will throw up a unique situation: Boult

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Trent Boult, who has played 73 Test for New Zealand, said he expects a bit of banter between the rival players since they are all familiar with each other due to the Indian Premier League.

Saurabh takes five-for as India 'A' clinch 'Test series' against NZ 'A'

Saurabh takes five-for as India 'A' clinch 'Test series' against NZ 'A'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Saurabh Kumar grabbed five wickets to play a big role in India 'A's series clinching 113-run victory

New Zealand in agony after 'cruel' WC loss

New Zealand in agony after 'cruel' WC loss

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'I think as a nation we all aged a year in that super over. I feel nothing but pride. What a team'

EC mulls cashless funding to check black money in elections

EC mulls cashless funding to check black money in elections

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi also warned that if parties try to sidestep proposed changes in election and income tax laws by taking advantage of any loophole, they will be dealt with accordingly.

India to tour England for white-ball series next July

India to tour England for white-ball series next July

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

England men will begin their 2022 home summer with a three-match Test series against world champions New Zealand.

Batsmen flop again as India suffer NZ whitewash

Batsmen flop again as India suffer NZ whitewash

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

New Zealand romped to a seven-wicket victory over India in the second Test in Christchurch on Monday for an emphatic 2-0 series sweep of the number one side in the world. The Black Caps dismissed the tourists for 124 in the first hour of the day before chasing down their 132-run victory target with half of the Test to spare for the loss of three wickets.

Will India tinker with bowling in dead rubber vs SL?

Will India tinker with bowling in dead rubber vs SL?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

A series clean sweep in sight, the Indian team is unlikely to tinker with its batting line-up tough skipper Rohit Sharma could be tempted to look at some of his bowling options during the final ODI against Sri Lanka, in Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday.

Windies, Kiwis take a knee in support of BLM

Windies, Kiwis take a knee in support of BLM

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

New Zealand and West Indies cricket teams both took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement

Five talking points ahead of India vs NZ semis clash

Five talking points ahead of India vs NZ semis clash

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The game features two of the world's leading batsmen captaining their sides in Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson, as well as a pair of strike bowlers at the top of their game in Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult.

New Zealand cricketers land for biosecure tour of England

New Zealand cricketers land for biosecure tour of England

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Most of the Test squad and staff had been transferred to hotel quarantine where they will warm up for the two-Test series against England

1st Test: Mitchell, Blundell put NZ on top against England

1st Test: Mitchell, Blundell put NZ on top against England

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord's on Friday, June 3, 2022.

'New Zealand better prepared this time for World Cup final'

'New Zealand better prepared this time for World Cup final'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

At Lord's on Sunday, Taylor believes the Black Caps will know what to expect and be better prepared to cope with the challenges of an ICC World Cup final.

India retain second spot in ICC WTC rankings

India retain second spot in ICC WTC rankings

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

India bagged 30 points for their eight-wicket win. They are placed second with 390 points

How New Zealand, England made the T20 World Cup semis

How New Zealand, England made the T20 World Cup semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

A look at how the teams in Group 1 placed at the end of the Super 12 stage in the T20 World Cup.

'I'll certainly remember the innings for rest of my life'

'I'll certainly remember the innings for rest of my life'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

He became the first New Zealand batsman to score a triple hundred and skipper Brendon McCullum has admitted that the epic innings will be etched in his memory for the rest of his life.

Wary of Afghan spin threat, Kiwi back their own strengths

Wary of Afghan spin threat, Kiwi back their own strengths

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Afghanistan's top-order batsman Hashmatullah Shahidi could not confirm if off-spinner Mujeeb, who missed the last two matches against India and Namibia due to injury, will be fit to face New Zealand.

PHOTOS: New Zealand thrash India in Hamilton, seal series win

PHOTOS: New Zealand thrash India in Hamilton, seal series win

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Images from the fourth one-dayer between New Zealand and India at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday.

NZ cricketers receive COVID-19 vaccines ahead of England trip

NZ cricketers receive COVID-19 vaccines ahead of England trip

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Tuesday all of its home-based players heading to England for a two-match Test series and the World Test Championship final have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

'We delivered under pressure against a very good Indian line-up'

'We delivered under pressure against a very good Indian line-up'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum has said his team delivered at "key times" under pressure during their 15-run victory against India in the second cricket one-dayer in Hamilton to take a 2-0 lead in the series.

Hamilton wicket more to India's liking: Taylor

Hamilton wicket more to India's liking: Taylor

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

New Zealand have started the series well, by winning the opening One-Day International, but their star batsman Ross Taylor knows that India can bounce back in the second game in Hamilton on Wednesday as conditions are more likely to favour the visitors.

Kohli's not brave enough statement is weak: Kapil Dev

Kohli's "not brave enough" statement is weak: Kapil Dev

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

The legendary Kapil Dev feels Virat Kohli's admission of his team not being brave enough in the T20 World Cup loss to New Zealand is a "very weak statement" and head coach Ravi Shastri along with mentor Mahendra Singh Dhoni should step up to lift the players' morale.

'Team India will give New Zealand the respect they deserve'

'Team India will give New Zealand the respect they deserve'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the Indian captain, has said that the curtailed tour of New Zealand was an administrative decision.

World Cup 2023: History

World Cup 2023: History

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

A look back at how the last 12 World Cups played out.

Why players are prioritising T20 leagues over Tests...

Why players are prioritising T20 leagues over Tests...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

A crammed international calendar in three formats of the game and the added strain of playing in biosecure bubbles during the COVID-19 pandemic have pushed players like Trent Boult to breaking point.

India to play Holland in Olympics hockey opener

India to play Holland in Olympics hockey opener

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Eight-time hockey champions, India will open their campaign against The Netherlands on July 30 in the men's competition at the London Olympics.

Prior 'uncomfortable' with England Player of the Year title

Prior 'uncomfortable' with England Player of the Year title

Rediff.com14 May 2013

English wicketkeeper Matt Prior has confessed that he felt uncomfortable at being singled out as the Player of the Year for the 2012-13 season.

New Zealand veteran Taylor to retire from internationals

New Zealand veteran Taylor to retire from internationals

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

"It's been such a privilege to play with and against some of the greats of the game and to have created so many memories and friendships along the way. But all good things must come to an end and the timing feels right for me."

Kiwis sweep Bangladesh after Conway, Mitchell tons

Kiwis sweep Bangladesh after Conway, Mitchell tons

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Bangladesh had made a bright start, reducing their opponents to 57-3 but Conway and Latham steadied the innings with a 63-run stand for the fourth before the former added another 159 for the fifth with Mitchell.

NZ captain Williamson to miss England T20 series

NZ captain Williamson to miss England T20 series

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Fast bowler Tim Southee will lead the Black Caps in the five matches against England starting in Christchurch on November 1.

Can Kiwis stop marauding India to make 2nd straight final?

Can Kiwis stop marauding India to make 2nd straight final?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

While Kane Williamson's side will probably be relieved at having avoided pre-tournament favourites and hosts England, the 2015 finalists face a no less formidable opponent in India.

Oval T20: New Zealand edge England in a thriller

Oval T20: New Zealand edge England in a thriller

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum led from the front on Tuesday to help the Black Caps defeat England by five runs in an high-scoring Twenty20 international at the Oval on Tuesday.

My coaching mantra: John Buchanan

My coaching mantra: John Buchanan

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

I believe one of the most important principles of managing the Australian cricket team is to invest as much \n\n\n\ntime as I can in the people — players and support staff.

PIX: Guptill powers New Zealand to T20 series win vs Aus

PIX: Guptill powers New Zealand to T20 series win vs Aus

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Martin Guptill smashed a quickfire half-century as New Zealand cruised to a seven-wicket victory over Australia at Wellington Stadium on Sunday in the fifth Twenty20 international and secure a 3-2 series win.

New Zealand in sight of historic win in Sri Lanka

New Zealand in sight of historic win in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Sri Lanka, needing 363 to win, were struggling at 47-4 in their second innings at stumps on the penultimate day of the second Test when 17 wickets fell.

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Let's delve into the world of IPL 2024 and meet the captains who are ready to leave their mark on cricket's biggest stage.

Why most large-cap funds gave negative returns over 1 year

Why most large-cap funds gave negative returns over 1 year

Rediff.com13 May 2016

To be fair, one year is too short a period to judge the schemes' performance.