News for 'Chidambaram Stadium'

Jadeja 'ready for Australia' after seven-wicket haul against TN

Jadeja 'ready for Australia' after seven-wicket haul against TN

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

Jadeja's haul helped Saurashtra bowl out TN for 133 in the second innings and the visitors require 262 runs for an outright victory on Friday.

'Test matches are coming to Chennai after four years'

'Test matches are coming to Chennai after four years'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

'The capacity of the M A Chidambaram stadium is 36,000 spectators.' 'We are hoping to get permission for seating 20-30 per cent of this capacity.'

Sonia, Manmohan meet Chidambaram, express concern over his detention

Sonia, Manmohan meet Chidambaram, express concern over his detention

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Chidambaram said he was honoured that the two leaders visited him.

When Stalin Met Thala...

When Stalin Met Thala...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to over the weekend.

PICS: India vs England, first Test, Day 2

PICS: India vs England, first Test, Day 2

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between India and England, at the M A Chidambaram stadium, in Chennai.

Rana-Rinku's Batting, Narine's Bowling Sink CSK

Rana-Rinku's Batting, Narine's Bowling Sink CSK

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Despite his impressive performances in this year's IPL, Rana hasn't received the recognition he deserves. He has consistently batted well, playing several crucial innings for his team. He has also been a strong leader on the field, contributing with excellent man management skills. In addition, he has chipped in with the ball when needed.

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Vijay has a lot of young and middle-aged women fans, but as voters, they are possibly now with the DMK, or remain with the AIADMK. Recapturing this constituency would have helped Vijay's political launch and the GOAT script and dialogues could have gone a long way in helping out. But the kind of script and screenplay and the unusually and equally unnecessary long run-time (3 hours, 3 minutes) that GOAT offers takes the film experience over the heads of those that are not familiar with secret agents and uranium theft in Tamil cinema, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

India's Journey To World Cup Final

India's Journey To World Cup Final

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

This is India's fourth ODI World Cup final.

PICS: India thrash England inside four days in 2nd Test

PICS: India thrash England inside four days in 2nd Test

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between India and England, at the M A Chidambaram stadium, in Chennai.

Second Test will finish within 4 days: Harbhajan

Second Test will finish within 4 days: Harbhajan

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Spinners are having a field day on the very first day of the Test.

CSK should be doing better with the bat: Dhoni

CSK should be doing better with the bat: Dhoni

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was left ruing the four-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings in their own den.

Billings happy to get CSK's vote of confidence

Billings happy to get CSK's vote of confidence

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Chennai Super Kings batsman Sam Billings, on Tuesday, said it was collective effort that resulted in the team's triumph in the 2018 edition of the Indian Premier League.

PHOTOS: What a World Cup cliffhanger in Chennai!

PHOTOS: What a World Cup cliffhanger in Chennai!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

South Africa broke their 24-year World Cup jinx against Pakistan with a nervy one-wicket victory and inched closer to securing a semi-final place with their fifth win in six matches.

Kumble@50: Check out the spin legend's career highlights

Kumble@50: Check out the spin legend's career highlights

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

On the occasion of his 50th birthday, a look at Anil Kumble's amazing career!

Australia's road to sixth ODI World Cup trophy

Australia's road to sixth ODI World Cup trophy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

After defeats in their opening two matches, Australia came roaring back, winning their next nine games in succession

Cautious England set India daunting target in Chennai Test

Cautious England set India daunting target in Chennai Test

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

India finished the penultimate day on 39-1, still 381 behind the target

Bitter pill to swallow, says Warner after loss against RCB

Bitter pill to swallow, says Warner after loss against RCB

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

David Warner said his side needs to get back to the drawing board

Afridi lambasts CSA for allowing players to go to IPL

Afridi lambasts CSA for allowing players to go to IPL

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Many Proteas players including Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, and Chris Morris were not part of the series against Pakistan due to the IPL.

IPL chief meets Home Secy, seeks enhanced security in Chennai match

IPL chief meets Home Secy, seeks enhanced security in Chennai match

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The chairman of Indian Premier League (IPL), on Tuesday, urged the Centre to ensure enhanced security during matches in Chennai in view of protest threats over Cauvery issue, prompting the Union Home Secretary to ask the chief of the Tamil Nadu Police to do the needful, officials said.

Chennai pitch is shocking, says SRH captain Warner

Chennai pitch is shocking, says SRH captain Warner

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner on Wednesday termed the Chepauk pitch as 'shocking' after his side finally scripted a successful run chase in four attempts, for their first win of the IPL season.

Top Performers: Jadeja, Conway Shine

Top Performers: Jadeja, Conway Shine

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Chennai Super Kings reclaimed their fortress with a seven wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad as Ravindra Jadeja and Devon Conway continued their impressive run.

Stokes slams slow Chennai pitch, calls it 'trash'

Stokes slams slow Chennai pitch, calls it 'trash'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

England all-rounder Ben Stokes criticised the slow track at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and hopes that teams competing in the IPL do not end up regularly scraping to low scores because of wickets that are "trash".

IPL 2021: Where did it all go wrong for Mumbai Indians

IPL 2021: Where did it all go wrong for Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

We didn't capitalise on the start in the powerplay'

'I surprise people'

'I surprise people'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

'Whenever I walk out to bat, people assume I just took that decision and came out, but that's a role given to me.'

Best Sports Photos of the week

Best Sports Photos of the week

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Rediff.com brings some of best sports images of the week from across the world.

PIX: NZ trounce Afghanistan to continue winning start!

PIX: NZ trounce Afghanistan to continue winning start!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Mitchell Santner and Lockie Ferguson picked up three wickets each as New Zealand trounced Afghanistan by 149 runs.

PIX: How Australia outgunned India to win ODI series!

PIX: How Australia outgunned India to win ODI series!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Visitors Australia handed India a 21-run defeat in the decider at the MA Chidambaram Stadium to clinch a 2-1 win over the hosts.

Chennai prepare to host first Test without fans

Chennai prepare to host first Test without fans

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The first Test will be played behind closed doors

Vote: What is MS Dhoni's biggest achievement as captain?

Vote: What is MS Dhoni's biggest achievement as captain?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

As his list of achievements keep growing in his fledgling career as Team India captain, we invite readers to pick his biggest success story thus far.

PIX: Team India undergoes first outdoor session in Chennai

PIX: Team India undergoes first outdoor session in Chennai

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The Indian team on Monday underwent its first outdoor session since arriving in Chennai, ahead of the opening Test against England.

Tata is Sachin Tendulkar of corporate India: Chidambaram

Tata is Sachin Tendulkar of corporate India: Chidambaram

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

With a large gathering of corporate leaders in attendance at the function in Mumbai even as the master blaster played his last test match at the nearby Wankhede Stadium, the Finance Minister said, "Ratan (Tata) is as big a draw as Sachin."

PICS: India vs England, 2nd Test, Day 3

PICS: India vs England, 2nd Test, Day 3

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and England, at the M A Chidambaram stadium, in Chennai.

Leach overcomes Pant hammering to help England win

Leach overcomes Pant hammering to help England win

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Leach, who was taken to the task by a belligerent Pant in the first innings on the third day, shone bright when the hosts came out to bat again.

PICS: Anderson, Leach give England big win over India

PICS: Anderson, Leach give England big win over India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Images from Day 5 of the first Test between India and England, at the M A Chidambaram stadium, in Chennai.

Top spinner Kuldeep turns 25! Wish him

Top spinner Kuldeep turns 25! Wish him

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav was inundated with birthday greetings on Twitter.

PIX: Kohli & Co. touch down in Chennai

PIX: Kohli & Co. touch down in Chennai

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

After outclassing West Indies in the recent T20 International series, a confident India will aim to repeat their success in the forthcoming three-match ODI series. The two teams will resume their rivalry in the three-match ODI series with the opening match in Chennai on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Dhoni & Co arrive in Chennai for IPL camp

PHOTOS: Dhoni & Co arrive in Chennai for IPL camp

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni along with some of Chennai Super Kings teammates including Suresh Raina, Deepak Chahar, Piyush Chawla and Karn Sharma touched down in Chennai on Friday for their training camp ahead of next month's Indian Premier League in UAE.

Pant to donate match fee for rescue work in Uttarakhand

Pant to donate match fee for rescue work in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

More than 150 labourers working in a power project are missing, officials said.

Sachin vs Dhoni: Epic showdown; on and off the field

Sachin vs Dhoni: Epic showdown; on and off the field

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Tale of two sports shops and unfulfilled dreams of a former hockey player

Run-machine Root emulates Bradman with another 150-plus knock

Run-machine Root emulates Bradman with another 150-plus knock

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

England's captain, who scored 228 and 186 in his previous two Tests in Sri Lanka, achieved the feat in his landmark 100th Test.