News for 'Class XI'

Paddikal beats nerves to make another memorable debut

Paddikal beats nerves to make another memorable debut

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

RCB's Devdutt Padikkal now has fifty-plus scores in all his major debut matches -- first-class, List-A, T20, and IPL.

Mayank's run-out a disaster, says Rahul after 5th defeat

Mayank's run-out a disaster, says Rahul after 5th defeat

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Kings XI Punjab captain K L Rahul rued the early run-out of Mayank Agarwal, saying it wasn't the ideal start his ide expected.

Suryakumar, Shaw to join Indian team in UK

Suryakumar, Shaw to join Indian team in UK

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Both Avesh and Washington sustained their injuries while turning up for County XI in the first-class warm-up game against their own side. This was done after multiple players in the home team were ruled out either due to injury or because of COVID-19 isolation.

India again ready to press accelerator against Scotland

India again ready to press accelerator against Scotland

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Their fate still not in their own hands, India will again go for broke when they resume their battle for survival in the T20 World Cup in another must-win contest, against Scotland, in Dubai on Friday.

Is Yash Dhull the next big thing in Indian cricket?

Is Yash Dhull the next big thing in Indian cricket?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

India's Under-19 World Cup winning captain Yash Dhull started his journey from being among the boys with a muscular hundred -- 113 off 150 balls -- against Tamil Nadu side on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy.

Former India women's coach Arothe claims innocence

Former India women's coach Arothe claims innocence

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Former Indian women's cricket team coach Tushar Arothe on Wednesday claimed innocence a day after he was arrested and subsequently released on bail for allegedly betting on an IPL match.

Is this New Zealand player named after Rahul and Sachin?

Is this New Zealand player named after Rahul and Sachin?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Young New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra on Thursday said he was clueless if his name had any link with Rahul Dravid but he hopes to pick the brains of the India chief coach during the ongoing three-match T20I series in India.

Kohli slammed for wearing shorts at toss in warm-up match

Kohli slammed for wearing shorts at toss in warm-up match

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

India captain Virat Kohli was on Thursday slammed by cricket fans for wearing shorts at the toss for the warm-up game against Cricket Australia XI ahead of the four-Test series in Adelaide.

Why Siraj should play the WTC final...

Why Siraj should play the WTC final...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Harbhajan feels Siraj can pip Ishant for a place in the final XI.

Does China Really Want Indian Territory?

Does China Really Want Indian Territory?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The Chinese aren't after territory. Their target is our national will, morale and the sense of autonomy we feel in making our strategic choices. They are attacking India and the Modi government at their weakest point, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Warm-Up Game: Opening gambit, spinner on focus as India meet NZ

Warm-Up Game: Opening gambit, spinner on focus as India meet NZ

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

a red-ball warm-up game will be the most welcome distraction for Virat Kohli and his men as a precursor to the two-match Test series starting next week.

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Imagine for a soldier -- first you conquer territory after fighting a fierce battle, suffer casualties and then you are ordered to come back to your side of the International Border in India.'

Cricket Buzz: Make daily sports period mandatory, says Tendulkar

Cricket Buzz: Make daily sports period mandatory, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com7 May 2018

The board has formulated new sports guidelines for schools mandating them to have a daily sports period for class 9 to 12 so as to prevent students from having a sedentary lifestyle and turning into couch potatoes.

Meet Raina's replacement: Ruturaj Gaikwad

Meet Raina's replacement: Ruturaj Gaikwad

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Who is Ruturaj and why has he won N Srinivasan's vote of confidence?

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Key to China's decision regarding Taiwan will be its leadership's assessment whether the US will come to Taiwan's defence, explains Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

Forgotten Australia opener Renshaw to take break from game

Forgotten Australia opener Renshaw to take break from game

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Renshaw made his Test debut at 20 against South Africa in 2016 but is taking a break from cricket after being dropped by Queensland ahead of the resumption of the Sheffield Shield season.

Rahul dropped, Gill gets call-up for SA Test series

Rahul dropped, Gill gets call-up for SA Test series

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Rahul dropped

India a really hard opposition to play against: Taylor

India a really hard opposition to play against: Taylor

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Senior New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor said India has set the bar really high and considering their bench strength, it will be an extremely tough battle for his team during the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final, in Southampton from June 18.

Ranji SF: Mantri's unbeaten ton takes MP to 271/6 vs Bengal

Ranji SF: Mantri's unbeaten ton takes MP to 271/6 vs Bengal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The Chandrakant Pandit-coached side lost opener Yash Dubey (9) cheaply after he was trapped in front of the wickets by pacer Mukesh Kumar (2/45).

Rain hits India preparations for Australia series

Rain hits India preparations for Australia series

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Play was impossible at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where the tourists are scheduled to play a non-first class tour match against an understrength representative side

16-year-old girl from Pune stopped from joining Islamic State

16-year-old girl from Pune stopped from joining Islamic State

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The Class XI 'highly intelligent' student belonging to a good family was planning to exit the country to join the IS and become a suicide bomber.

2008 U-19 WC hero Tanmay Srivastava retires

2008 U-19 WC hero Tanmay Srivastava retires

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'I think I have made enough cricketing memories on and off the field to last me a lifetime. For all those who still feel, I should have not retired yet, well...'

300 off 72 balls! Ahlawat rips apart T20 record!

300 off 72 balls! Ahlawat rips apart T20 record!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

In a mind-boggling feat, Delhi Ranji cricketer Mohit Ahlawat smashed an incredible unbeaten 300 off just 72 balls, hitting an unbelievable 39 sixes, in a Twenty20 match at LalitaPark in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Buzz: Ferguson, Munro to face England in T20 warm-ups

Buzz: Ferguson, Munro to face England in T20 warm-ups

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The Auckland Aces fast-bowler has been cleared fit to play after fracturing his right thumb in Sri Lanka last month and will join Blackcaps teammates Tim Seifert and Colin Munro in the 12-man squad.

Ganguly on how India can beat Australia in Australia

Ganguly on how India can beat Australia in Australia

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said he 'has a lot of time' for a player of K L Rahul's calibre to gain a foothold in Test cricket as he has the ability to win games across formats.

Don't compare Samson with Dhoni, Gambhir urges Tharoor

Don't compare Samson with Dhoni, Gambhir urges Tharoor

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Former India players Shanthakumaran Sreesanth and Gautam Gambhir urged Congress leader Shashi Tharoor not to compare Rajasthan Royals' batting sensation Sanju Samson with the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Should India play 3 spinners in first Test?

Should India play 3 spinners in first Test?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Should India exploit South Africa's weakness against the turning ball?

China launches advanced warship for Pakistan Navy

China launches advanced warship for Pakistan Navy

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The launching ceremony for the first warship was held at the Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai on Sunday. Pakistan-China defence ties turn a new chapter with the launch of the first ship of Type-054 class frigate, Pakistan's state-run APP news agency reported.

China displays its might in parade to mark 90th military anniversary

China displays its might in parade to mark 90th military anniversary

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said the People's Liberation Army has the confidence and capability to defeat all invading enemies as he inspected a massive military parade at the country's largest military base to mark the 90th founding anniversary of the 2.3-million strong army.

2nd T20I: Confident India aim to seal series in Dharamsala

2nd T20I: Confident India aim to seal series in Dharamsala

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

A reinvigorated India will look to pocket their second series win in as many weeks and build on the gains made from a drastic change in their batting approach in the second T20 International against Sri Lanka in Dharamsala on Saturday.

President Mukherjee interacts with students on Teachers Day

President Mukherjee interacts with students on Teachers Day

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

India has suffered the brunt of terrorism, including that of the cross-border variety, he said.

SL T20s: Kishan, Gaikwad, Samson get another chance to impress

SL T20s: Kishan, Gaikwad, Samson get another chance to impress

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The absence of the team's established players, such as Virat Kohli and Rishbah Pant as well as KL Rahul, in the upcoming three T20 Internationals will definitely translate into more opportunities for the likes of Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson.

Doing the 'small things right' clicked for CSK

Doing the 'small things right' clicked for CSK

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said his side banks on consistency in selection and head coach Stephen Fleming should be given credit for it.

Why 'Bulldozer Politics' Won't Work

Why 'Bulldozer Politics' Won't Work

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The Modi leadership could lose Election 2024 if a communal flare-up becomes cause for all-round catastrophe, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

China demands details of where US N-sub struck in SCS

China demands details of where US N-sub struck in SCS

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Expressing grave concern over a US nuclear-powered submarine sustaining damage in the disputed South China Sea, China on Friday demanded Washington to reveal the details and the location of the accident and blamed America's frequent air and naval sorties in the Indo-Pacific to assert the "freedom of navigation" as the "root cause" of the incident.

PIX: Vijay hits ton, Rahul back in runs ahead of 1st Australia Test

PIX: Vijay hits ton, Rahul back in runs ahead of 1st Australia Test

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Murali Vijay made a strong case for his comeback to the Test team with a brilliant century, while KL Rahul stroked a half-century to lead India's strong reply on the fourth and final day of the practice match against Cricket Australia XI in Sydney on Saturday.

Shami 'in right zone' for Australia after good showing in IPL

Shami 'in right zone' for Australia after good showing in IPL

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

India's craftiest pacer Mohammed Shami is in the 'right zone' after his impressive performance in the IPL, allowing him to prepare for the big Test series against Australia 'without any pressure'.

China allows couples to have 3 children amid ageing population

China allows couples to have 3 children amid ageing population

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Despite the relaxation of the one-child policy in 2016, the number of live births per 1,000 people fell to a record low of 10.48 in 2019, down from 10.94 in 2018.

Time to move beyond 2011 World Cup: Gambhir

Time to move beyond 2011 World Cup: Gambhir

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Gambhir feels that people shouldn't go overboard about past World Cup wins because the players who competed were meant give it their best shot and they did so as their professional duty.

Bumrah, the leading light of Mumbai Indians

Bumrah, the leading light of Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'Bumrah has taken over the mantle from Malinga'