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'It's good that lot of guys are competing for one all-rounder's slot'

'It's good that lot of guys are competing for one all-rounder's slot'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Jadhav, who also played a significant role in the ODI series decider against Australia in Melbourne, said that everyone is trying to put their best foot forward and grab that spot in the UK bound squad.

Harbhajan writes to Kumble asking to look into Ranji fee structure

Harbhajan writes to Kumble asking to look into Ranji fee structure

Rediff.com17 May 2017

'I am willing to help/assist in any way to help bring in a change. It's shocking to say the least that the payment system hasn't been changed since 2004. Imagine the value of 100 rupees then and now. It is so different' 'The guys can't even plan their future because they don't know whether they would earn Rs 1 lakh or Rs 10 lakh in that year and it leads to huge issues in their lives and families and (affects) state of mind. Anyway, let's try and gently make a change for our brothers'

Gujarat pharma hub hit by near-zero exports

Gujarat pharma hub hit by near-zero exports

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

With the government asking the companies to operate with only 50 per cent staff strength, and exports dipping to almost zero, the truck and bus drivers idling at the petrol pump say they hardly have any work now. At a petrol pump on the deserted Bavla-Changodar highway near Ahmedabad in Gujarat, several trucks and buses are neatly parked in a row.

Kohli on Pandya's sexist remarks: 'We don't align with those views'

Kohli on Pandya's sexist remarks: 'We don't align with those views'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

'We as the Indian cricket team and responsible cricketers don't align with those views, those were individual opinions. We are still waiting for a decision to be made'

Uruguay look to fend off Mexican flair

Uruguay look to fend off Mexican flair

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Mexico's attacking flair has been clearly on display at this World Cup so all eyes will be on their tactics against Uruguay on Tuesday when a point will see them into the last 16 and a possible clash with Argentina.

Amid reports of civilian-army rift, Sharif's aides meet Pak army chief

Amid reports of civilian-army rift, Sharif's aides meet Pak army chief

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Sharif's younger brother and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar met army chief on Thursday evening.

Conflict of Interest: Ombudsman summons Ganguly on Apr 20

Conflict of Interest: Ombudsman summons Ganguly on Apr 20

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The former India captain, in a written affidavit through his legal counsel, had refuted the charge.

Want a career in Architecture?

Want a career in Architecture?

Rediff.com13 May 2009

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the admission to First Year of Five Year Degree Course in Architecture for the academic year 2009-2010.

Why Sharif picked Gen Bajwa as Pakistan army chief

Why Sharif picked Gen Bajwa as Pakistan army chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

General Qamar Bajwa, his colleagues say, is a firm opponent of extremism and terrorism. He may prove even more forceful in the fight against terrorism than his predecessor, who is credited with launching Operation Zarb-i-Azb, which helped lower the frequency of terrorist attacks.

WC in mind, Bumrah may be used sparingly. Do you agree?

WC in mind, Bumrah may be used sparingly. Do you agree?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Jasprit Bumrah's form and fitness will be one of India's primary concern during the World Cup in England and the Gujarat pacer may get some well deserved rest for a few games during the twin ODI series against Australia and New Zealand.

Tatra deal: Lt Gen Tejinder Singh arrested

Tatra deal: Lt Gen Tejinder Singh arrested

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh was arrested on Monday on orders by a Delhi court which dismissed his bail plea for allegedly offering Rs 14-crore bribe to then Army Chief Gen V K Singh for clearing file pertaining to procurement of 1,676 heavy mobility Tatra vehicles.

BCCI chief curator Daljit under scanner for 'poor' Pune pitch

BCCI chief curator Daljit under scanner for 'poor' Pune pitch

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Veteran pitch curator Daljit Singh's job as chief curator of the Board of Control for Cricket in India is in line after the scathing report by the International Cricket Council which rated the Pune pitch, prepared under his guidance, as "poor".

Cricket Buzz: BCCI SGM on Dec 1, five-year FTP to be decided

Cricket Buzz: BCCI SGM on Dec 1, five-year FTP to be decided

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

The BCCI will hold its Special General Meeting (SGM) in New Delhi on December 1 to discuss a three- point agenda including the all-important Future Tours Programme (FTP) of the Indian team spanning 2019-2023.

Delhi Metro plans 6 coach trains on all routes

Delhi Metro plans 6 coach trains on all routes

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Faced with the ever-growing passenger rush on metro trains, Delhi Metro is planning to launch six coach trains on all its routes from May this year which is expected to ease pressure on over-crowded lines.

Sachin Tendulkar bats for blind cricket

Sachin Tendulkar bats for blind cricket

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has called on the Board of Control for Cricket in India to recognise the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and bring its players under the Board's pension scheme.

Kohli is the most important man in Indian cricket: Ganguly

Kohli is the most important man in Indian cricket: Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Newly-elected president Sourav Ganguly said the Board of Control for Cricket in India will do everything possible to support current India skipper Virat Kohli and his team.

Musharraf convenes National Assembly on August 11

Musharraf convenes National Assembly on August 11

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Beleaguered President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday summoned Pakistan's National Assembly, lower house of Parliament, on August 11 during which the ruling coalition is likely to bring forward an impeachment motion against him. Musharraf signed a summary convening the Assembly on Monday, officials said without specifying the agenda.

New ships, radars to tighten coastline security

New ships, radars to tighten coastline security

Rediff.com20 Dec 2008

In the wake of Mumbai attacks, when terrorists used sea route to strike the city, the government today took a host of measures, including acquisition of ships, installation of radars and setting up of new coast guard stations, to strengthen security of coastal areas.

Goa crisis: Ministers seek change in leadership

Goa crisis: Ministers seek change in leadership

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

A group of ministers from the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party met at Monseratte's residence on Wednesday night and drafted a memorandum to be submitted to Congress high command seeking a leadership change in the coastal state, sources said.

Pak woman admits meeting 'idol' Shami, claims no monetary deals made

Pak woman admits meeting 'idol' Shami, claims no monetary deals made

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Alishba's name surfaced in the controversy after the Indian pacer's wife Hasin Jahan alleged that he could have a relationship with the Pakistani woman.

What a memorable year for the women of Indian cricket!

What a memorable year for the women of Indian cricket!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The legend of Virat Kohli grew exponentially with his clinical decimation of rivals in a year during which the Indian women's team finally found love and acceptance in the cricket-crazy nation after an emotionally charged World Cup While 'King Kohli' geared up for a watershed next 18 months after nine straight Test series wins, mostly at home, the last six months witnessed Mithali Raj turn from women's cricket team captain into a brand.

Selectors left red-faced as Dhoni says no to playing Hazare quarters

Selectors left red-faced as Dhoni says no to playing Hazare quarters

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The current fiasco now completely established that there is no communication between the selectors and senior players, who decide their own schedule. 'Dhoni feels that it would not be fair for him to join us at this stage, given that the team has done so well and reached the quarter-final stage in his absence. He does not want to upset the team balance'

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Munaf Patel joins Kandy Tuskers in LPL; Sarfaraz pulls out, Malinga unsure

Cricket Buzz: Joshi, Powar among 20 applicants for Indian women's coach job

Cricket Buzz: Joshi, Powar among 20 applicants for Indian women's coach job

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Former India spinners Sunil Joshi and Ramesh Powar will be among 20 candidates to be interviewed for the role of the women's cricket coach in Mumbai on Friday.

Why India refused to play Day-Night Test in Australia

Why India refused to play Day-Night Test in Australia

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The Indian team management, headed by coach Ravi Shastri, intimated the Committee of Administrators that the team will take at least 18 months to prepare for the Day-Night Test.

Pak army chief prepares to turn on LeT, Jaish

Pak army chief prepares to turn on LeT, Jaish

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Pakistan's new Army Chief has begun setting the stage to act against groups like LeT and JeM

Why is the army chief visiting Nepal?

Why is the army chief visiting Nepal?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Though General Naravane's visit will not deal with 'impermanent' issues like the changing stands of politicians, it will certainly reinforce the deeper 'permanent' links between the people of Nepal and India. Time will hopefully tackle the present impermanence of the Sino-Nepalese romance, notes Claude Arpi.

'I hate these Pakistanis'

'I hate these Pakistanis'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Glimpses of the final days of the 1965 War, as seen from the diary then defence minister Y B Chavan maintained during the war.

Huge pay hike for new India coach Shastri

Huge pay hike for new India coach Shastri

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

Ravi Shastri will pocket around Rs 8 crore per annum, which is atleast a crore more than previous coach Anil Kumble's salary.

If Indian cricket requires me, I won't shy away: Thakur

If Indian cricket requires me, I won't shy away: Thakur

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

He has been away from the hullabaloo of Indian cricket for the last six months but former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur says if required, he 'won't shy away from accepting responsibility'.

'Loved the determination and aggression of every Indian player'

'Loved the determination and aggression of every Indian player'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

And congratulations were in store for the team.

Declining officiating standards among Indian umpires

Declining officiating standards among Indian umpires

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

This year's Ranji Trophy had been marred by umpiring howlers and fatigue was a reason cited by many for the bloopers.

Cauvery turmoil forces BCCI to shift CSK's IPL home games to Pune

Cauvery turmoil forces BCCI to shift CSK's IPL home games to Pune

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The Cauvery water dispute forced the Board of Control for Cricket in India to shift Chennai Super Kings' remaining home games to Pune as the state administration expressed inability to ensure adequate security arrangements for the Indian Premier League matches.

Rs 1.25 crore for I-League

Rs 1.25 crore for I-League

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

Prize-money of Rs 1.25 crore is up for grabs in the second edition of the ONGC-sponsored I-League football tournament, which gets underway on Friday. The winners of India's premier club competition will earn Rs 50 lakh, while the runners-up will get Rs 28 lakh. The third and fourth-placed teams will get Rs 20 lakh and Rs 10 lakh respectively.

Lt Gen NPS Hira to take over as Deputy Chief of Army Staff

Lt Gen NPS Hira to take over as Deputy Chief of Army Staff

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

The Army has appointed Lt Gen NPS Hira as Deputy Chief of Army Staff with effect from March 14.

'Surgical strikes more suitable in PoK than war'

'Surgical strikes more suitable in PoK than war'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'An all-out war affects the whole nation.'

Sourav Ganguly's SIX challenges

Sourav Ganguly's SIX challenges

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Sourav Ganguly will have his hands full during his nine-month tenure

National Anti-Doping Agency can't dope test Indian cricketers: BCCI

National Anti-Doping Agency can't dope test Indian cricketers: BCCI

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

BCCI has said that government body has no jurisdiction to conduct dopes tests on Indian cricketers.

In-form India aim to continue winning run

In-form India aim to continue winning run

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

India are yet to finalise their middle-order ahead of the World Cup but are unlikely to tinker much with the playing eleven for Friday's second ODI in Mount Maunganui.

Pakistan accuses RAW of 'whipping up terrorism'

Pakistan accuses RAW of 'whipping up terrorism'

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has accused India's external intelligence agency Research & Analysis Wing of involvement in "whipping up terrorism" in the country.