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Punjab CM receptive, without arrogance, says Sidhu after meeting Mann

Punjab CM receptive, without arrogance, says Sidhu after meeting Mann

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Sidhu's meeting came days after he called Mann as a "rubber doll", alluding to the Opposition charge that the state government is being run by the Aam Aadmi Party leadership from Delhi.

Harmanpreet: The captain with history of rewriting the scripts

Harmanpreet: The captain with history of rewriting the scripts

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Harmanpreet Kaur brought more attention to women's cricket in India than ever before when she hit 171 not out to knock Australia out of ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2017. When she leads India onto the MCG on Sunday, she will become the first woman to ever captain India in a T20 World Cup final. It's not just her country's first appearance in the showpiece, but also one that could break history in setting a world record attendance for a women's sporting event.

Kharge's victory is a victory of Congress: Tharoor

Kharge's victory is a victory of Congress: Tharoor

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

As Mallikarjun Kharge won the Congress president poll, his electoral rival Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said the 'democratic contest' has galvanised vibrancy at all levels and has prompted a healthy and constructive discussion on change, which will serve the party in good stead in the future.

Sehwag criticises India's defensive approach against spinners

Sehwag criticises India's defensive approach against spinners

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

"Can't be so defensive against the spinners," Sehwag tweeted.

Rohit Sharma's dismissal sparks debate

Rohit Sharma's dismissal sparks debate

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Sharma was sent back to the pavilion in the sixth over of India's innings.

The pioneers on Femina's cover

The pioneers on Femina's cover

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The cover features India's only woman Lieutenant General Madhuri Kanitkar, champion racing driver Alisha Abdullah and Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of India's ODI/T20 women's cricket teams.

Did not expect to make debut in Australia: Natarajan

Did not expect to make debut in Australia: Natarajan

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Natarajan also revealed how spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was by his side throughout, giving him advice and helping him play better during the Australian tour.

PCB hell bent on resuming bilateral ties with India

PCB hell bent on resuming bilateral ties with India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

PCB chief wants ICC to pursue India on bilateral playing ties

On this Day: The 'Master Blaster' was born

On this Day: The 'Master Blaster' was born

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Sachin Tendulkar compiled a mountain of runs for almost a quarter of a century and reached cricket's dizzying heights by defying a burden of expectation that would have crushed lesser mortals. Whenever Tendulkar came to the crease, India's billion-plus population made secret deals with gods, froze where they were, clutched lucky charms and indulged in all sorts of superstitions. And the sport's most prolific run-accumulator created plenty of those heart-in-mouth moments in his 24 years in international cricket.

Tainted trio name more players in 'fixing' scandal

Tainted trio name more players in 'fixing' scandal

Rediff.com18 May 2013

The three Rajasthan Royal players players in custody of the Delhi police are believed to have named another Indian and an Australian and West Indies player, stating that they were in the know of things.

IPL Final: 'Experience beats youth any day'

IPL Final: 'Experience beats youth any day'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Check out what the players had to say on Chennai Super Kings' fourth IPL title.

Women's WC: Indian batters must raise their game against WI

Women's WC: Indian batters must raise their game against WI

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Coach Ramesh Powar made it clear that he want the seniors to accept more responsibility.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

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

PM Modi's special message for Gambhir

PM Modi's special message for Gambhir

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded recently-retired cricketer Gautam Gambhir for his contribution to the sport as well for his efforts to bring 'positive difference in the lives of the lesser privileged'.

Meet the latest CSK batting sensation...

Meet the latest CSK batting sensation...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Ruturaj Gaikwad emerged as the only silver lining with a hat-trick of fifties in an otherwise disastrous IPL campaign for Chennai Super Kings.

'I don't play for captain or board, I play for the flag'

'I don't play for captain or board, I play for the flag'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Rashid Khan opens up on the Afghanistan captaincy controversy and facing criticism against his bowling

5 Patriotic Songs You Must Listen To

5 Patriotic Songs You Must Listen To

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

There are so many patriotic songs that make us proud to be Indians.

Starc on what went wrong for him during India series in 2018

Starc on what went wrong for him during India series in 2018

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Pace spearhead Mitchell Starc says he let the noise get to him when India toured Australia two years ago but "couldn't care less" now as he gears up for the upcoming home Test series against Virat Kohli's team.

Former Australia captain and broadcaster Benaud dies

Former Australia captain and broadcaster Benaud dies

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Former Australia captain Richie Benaud, the celebrated 'voice of cricket' in the commentary box, has died at the age of 84 after battling skin cancer.

'Establishment' won't win if voting is secret: Tharoor

'Establishment' won't win if voting is secret: Tharoor

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Congress presidential candidate Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday claimed many electors have been instructed by 'their leaders' to support his rival but they may eventually vote for him in a secret ballot.

When former chief Srinivasan faced resistance in BCCI meeting

When former chief Srinivasan faced resistance in BCCI meeting

Rediff.com7 May 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanswami Srinivasan on Sunday had to backtrack after initially suggesting that a notice be sent to the International Cricket Council for reducing India's revenue share from $570 million to $293 million.

Did Smith, Warner pay for revolt on pay hike against CA: Gambhir

Did Smith, Warner pay for revolt on pay hike against CA: Gambhir

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Gautam Gambhir termed sanctions imposed on Steve Smith and David Warner 'harsh' and raised questions whether the errant duo paid the price for revolting against Cricket Australia on pay hike issue.

Afridi makes controversial comment on Kashmir

Afridi makes controversial comment on Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

That's not all, India's out-of-favour cricketer Gautam Gambhir found himself in the middle of the row after adding his own two bit.

I'm all for freedom of choice, says Kohli following criticism

I'm all for freedom of choice, says Kohli following criticism

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

'Virat Kohli's statement is a reflection of the bubble that most famous people either slip into or are forced into'

India's Greatest Win

India's Greatest Win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

What happened at the Gabba on January 19, 2021 now sits at the pinnacle of India's most significant Test wins, declares Faisal Shariff.

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

Selected for India... but Kedar Jadhav has to pay to practice!

Selected for India... but Kedar Jadhav has to pay to practice!

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Maharashtra batsman Kedar Jadhav pays monthly fees of Rs 18,000 to 22-Yards Cricket Academy to practice on a proper pitch.

PHOTOS: Sibley, Root put England in command at Newlands

PHOTOS: Sibley, Root put England in command at Newlands

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Sibley put on 116 for the third wicket with captain Joe Root (61), before the latter steered Dwaine Pretorius to Faf du Plessis at slip late on.

Rahul 'shuts the noise out' with blistering century

Rahul 'shuts the noise out' with blistering century

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'There are people out there who try to pull you down, at times you need to neglect them. So that's just a message to shut out that noise'

Australia coach Lehmann to quit after South Africa Test

Australia coach Lehmann to quit after South Africa Test

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Australia cricket coach Darren Lehmann said on Thursday he will step down after this week's Test match against South Africa, partly because of abuse his family received over a ball-tampering scandal that has rocked the sport.

Sonia, Rahul among Bengal star campaigners, G-23 leaders left out

Sonia, Rahul among Bengal star campaigners, G-23 leaders left out

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Prominent G-23 members including Ghulam Nabi Azad, Anand Sharma, Kapil Sibal and Manish Tewari have not been included in the Congress list of star campaigners for West Bengal assembly elections.

SA tour: Kohli hoping to get clearer picture in next couple of days

SA tour: Kohli hoping to get clearer picture in next couple of days

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Kohli was addressing the media on the eve of the second and final Test against New Zealand in Mumbai from Friday.

Father's Tales: How Deepak Chahar became India's swing king

Father's Tales: How Deepak Chahar became India's swing king

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Deepak Chahar first came into prominence as an 18-year-old when took 8/10 in his Ranji Trophy debut to send Hyderabad crashing for a lowly 21 in November 2010.

Dravid calls for open approach to day-night Tests. Your views?

Dravid calls for open approach to day-night Tests. Your views?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Supporters of day-night Test cricket have found a new voice in Rahul Dravid. The former India captain wants cricket administrators to approach the introduction of day-night Tests with an open mind in order to boost spectator interest in the longer format of the game.

BCCI insists Shaw and Padikkal continue Sri Lanka tour

BCCI insists Shaw and Padikkal continue Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The BCCI is not sending either Prithvi Shaw or Devdutt Padikkal to England as a replacement for the injured Shubman Gill, who has been ruled out of the five-match Test series with shin splints.

Bowling will decide Australia-England clash, says Border

Bowling will decide Australia-England clash, says Border

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The reigning champions should consider giving spinner Nathan Lyon a runout at some point in the round-robin stage, former captain Allan Border said.

Paceman Hazlewood echoes Ponting concerns over bat sizes

Paceman Hazlewood echoes Ponting concerns over bat sizes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has voiced his support to Ricky Ponting's suggestion that restrictions must be imposed on bat sizes in test cricket to negate an unfair advantage for the men at the crease.

Dhoni unperturbed by calls to quit

Dhoni unperturbed by calls to quit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

'The biggest motivation is being a part of the Indian cricket team.'

Past finally catches up with J-K separatist leader Yasin Malik

Past finally catches up with J-K separatist leader Yasin Malik

Rediff.com25 May 2022

From a Pakistan-trained militant to one of the prominent separatist faces in Kashmir, life has come a full circle for chief of the banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Yasin Malik, who was in limelight for varied reasons over the past three decades of turmoil in the erstwhile restive border state.