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Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly: Laxman

Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly: Laxman

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Batting legend V V S Laxman said Indian cricket will undoubtedly continue to prosper under former skipper Sourav Ganguly, who is set to take over as the president of BCCI.

No one learns algebra in Class I, Pant will improve: Saha

No one learns algebra in Class I, Pant will improve: Saha

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Saha was all praise for the 23-year-old Pant whose 89 not out on the fifth day sealed the match for India at the Gabba to win the series 2-1.

Eight state units barred from attending BCCI AGM

Eight state units barred from attending BCCI AGM

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Maharashtra, Railways, Services and Association of Indian Universities (AIU) will not have any voting rights in case there is an election during the BCCI AGM on October 23.

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

'Who knows, the war would have taken a different turn, maybe!'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'The simultaneous fire from so many guns rained down on the enemy and pulverised them, a sight I can never forget till my last breath.'

Dhoni learnt a lot from Kumble, his legacy will be huge: Srikkanth

Dhoni learnt a lot from Kumble, his legacy will be huge: Srikkanth

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'When somebody like Dhoni made it to the national side, the powerhouses of Indian cricket started to change'

Why this coach is offering Indian football star a Myanmar passport

Why this coach is offering Indian football star a Myanmar passport

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Myanmar coach Gerd Zaise praised Indian National Team skipper Sunil Chhetri highly

Dhoni was fired up by the way no-ball was handled: Fleming

Dhoni was fired up by the way no-ball was handled: Fleming

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was 'fired up' by the way the last-over no-ball was handled and walked on to the field to get some clarity over the whole incident, Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming said.

Will BCCI's Ganguly, Shah get an extension?

Will BCCI's Ganguly, Shah get an extension?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear after two weeks the applications which have raised issues relating to the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The matter came up for hearing before a bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justice L Nageswara Rao.

Sourav Ganguly takes charge as BCCI president

Sourav Ganguly takes charge as BCCI president

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The 47-year-old Ganguly was officially entrusted with the task of heading Indian cricket for the next nine months at the BCCI's General Body meeting in Mumbai, ending a tumultuous 33-month reign of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA).

T20 World Cup: India holds the slight advantage over Pakistan

T20 World Cup: India holds the slight advantage over Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

The most sought-after megastars of the current generation are primed to show their might against a bunch of enigmatic cricketers as India and Pakistan engage in an ICC T20 World Cup face-off, something that transcends the 22-yard strip.

India have a fantastic bowling attack: Williamson

India have a fantastic bowling attack: Williamson

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson speaks about the much-anticipated ICC World Test Championship final between his team and India.

Rashid stars as England share ODI series with South Africa

Rashid stars as England share ODI series with South Africa

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

England restricted South Africa to 256 for seven in 50 overs. Joe Denly top-scored with 66, reaching their target with 40 balls to spare to claim a share of the series after the second game was washed out by rain.

Bigg Boss 14: Guess who's EVICTED?

Bigg Boss 14: Guess who's EVICTED?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Nishant Singh Malkhani gets voted out by fellow contestants while Kavita Kaushik receives the lowest number of votes from the audience.

Bigg Boss 14: Vikas PUSHES Arshi into the pool!

Bigg Boss 14: Vikas PUSHES Arshi into the pool!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Vikas and Arshi have a bitter fight and he's shown the door!

Ponting inducted into ICC 'Hall of Fame'

Ponting inducted into ICC 'Hall of Fame'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Ponting received his commemorative cap from compatriot ICC Cricket Hall of Famer Glenn McGrath during the tea break

What a cricketing comeback should be!

What a cricketing comeback should be!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

928 runs in 6 games. One triple century. One double century. One century. Two fifties. Sarfaraz Khan has made a dream comeback to first class cricket.

Of 27 Test wins, the No.1 ranking and an underwhelming batting average

Of 27 Test wins, the No.1 ranking and an underwhelming batting average

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

In the end it came in as a quiet announcement on the social network. But MS Dhoni had made the decision. He knew it was the right time.

Iyer 'speechless' after another middle order collapse

Iyer 'speechless' after another middle order collapse

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

'With the way we were going, we came to run-a-ball and to lose from there, really disappointing. We didn't play smart cricket.'

Bigg Boss 14: Why is everyone crying?

Bigg Boss 14: Why is everyone crying?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

There's no love, just war between Pavitra Punia and Eijaz Khan.

Bigg Boss 13: Why is Shehnaaz so upset?

Bigg Boss 13: Why is Shehnaaz so upset?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Shehnaaz Gill is trying to change her game and that isn't going down well with her friends in the Bigg Boss house.

Bigg Boss 11: Shilpa scores over Hina

Bigg Boss 11: Shilpa scores over Hina

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Shilpa schemes. Hina cries foul. Rohan Shinde brings you the latest Bigg Boss update.

Bigg Boss 14: Is Rahul a quitter? YES, says Salman!

Bigg Boss 14: Is Rahul a quitter? YES, says Salman!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The superstar scolds Rahul Vaidya for leaving the show midway.

Bigg Boss 14: Rahul threatens to EXPOSE Eijaz!

Bigg Boss 14: Rahul threatens to EXPOSE Eijaz!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Bigg Boss 14's latest fight just got really, really, UGLY.

Taking over at a time when BCCI image has got hampered: Ganguly

Taking over at a time when BCCI image has got hampered: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The new BCCI president-elect Sourav Ganguly said 'it's a great opportunity for him to do something good' as he is taking over the reigns of the Board at a time when it's image has got a serious beating.

PICS: Wasteful Spain held by Poland, face crunch final group game

PICS: Wasteful Spain held by Poland, face crunch final group game

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Saturday's draw left Spain third in Group E with two points and needing a win against Slovakia on Wednesday to guarantee their place in the next round of Euro 2020.

Bigg Boss 13: Siddharth upset with Shehnaaz

Bigg Boss 13: Siddharth upset with Shehnaaz

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Shehnaaz Gill tries to talk to Siddharth Shukla and make him laugh with her antics, but Sid is in no mood to forgive her.

Melbourne is India's best chance to win: Bevan

Melbourne is India's best chance to win: Bevan

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Notwithstanding the 2-0 scoreline in favour of the home team, former Australian all-rounder Michael Bevan feels Indians have a good chance to bounce back in Melbourne in the third cricket Test, starting Friday.

8 AMAZING lessons to learn from Team India

8 AMAZING lessons to learn from Team India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Cricket writer Bharat Sundaresan shares the key takeaways from Team India's historic win that you can apply in every day life.

Turning Point: Dhoni-Rayudu turn on the screws

Turning Point: Dhoni-Rayudu turn on the screws

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The CSK duo scored 100 runs together, taking the game away from RCB.

'Everyone wants Ganguly to continue for a long time'

'Everyone wants Ganguly to continue for a long time'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

'We need to respect our players. Our players are as good as anybody.'

Have not resigned from CAB: Ganguly

Have not resigned from CAB: Ganguly

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said that he has not thought about his future plan as yet after the Lodha Panel made it clear that he will have to serve a compulsory 'cooling off' period of three years after June if he wants to become an office bearer of the BCCI or the state units.

Soccer PIX: Real win again; Milan draw with Sassuolo

Soccer PIX: Real win again; Milan draw with Sassuolo

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Wednesday.

IPL PIX: Clinical Delhi dent Mumbai's play-off hopes

IPL PIX: Clinical Delhi dent Mumbai's play-off hopes

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, in Sharjah, on Saturday.

Upcoming BCCI AGM promises new challenges to Lodha Reforms

Upcoming BCCI AGM promises new challenges to Lodha Reforms

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Ganguly's current nine-month stint will get an extension if the BCCI dilutes the specific reform on tenure-cap as mandated by the SC-appointed Lodha Committee.

Root expects England to cash in on good start

Root expects England to cash in on good start

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'We have got to look and try and get as many as we can -- 600-700 if we can, really trying to make the most of the first innings.'

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

'Dhoni has never shown his palm to an astrologer'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'He believes in his destiny and says "naseeb accha hai, chalne do".'

Windies crush England in second Test to clinch series

Windies crush England in second Test to clinch series

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Kemar Roach and captain Jason Holder took four wickets each as West Indies thumped England by 10 wickets in the second Test in Antigua to gain an unbeatable 2-0 series lead.

Why India Played Pak In 2019 World Cup

Why India Played Pak In 2019 World Cup

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

I tried to reason in my mind that wouldn't beating Pakistan again and again -- in the league matches and in the knockouts if they made it -- be a better tribute to our martyred soldiers? A revealing excerpt from Vinod Rai's Not Just A Nightwatchman: My Innings In The BCCI.

IPL 10: 6 foreign players who made a mark

IPL 10: 6 foreign players who made a mark

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Smashing Warner. Amazing Stokes. Super Smith. Pure Amla...

Kapil-led CAC cleared to pick new India coach

Kapil-led CAC cleared to pick new India coach

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The Kapil Dev-led panel has got the green light from the BCCI's legal team to appoint the next coach of the men's side by mid-August.