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Dream Debut For Kaverappa!

Dream Debut For Kaverappa!

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Vidwath Kaverappa dismissed Faf du Plessis and Will Jacks but had Virat Kohli dropped twice off his bowling.

DU VC is under pressure over Modi degree: AAP

DU VC is under pressure over Modi degree: AAP

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Keeping up its offensive, an Aam Aadami Party delegation on Wednesday met Delhi University Vice Chancellor demanding that they be allowed to examine records of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BA degree but they had to return empty handed.

Olympics spark joy for volunteers, frustration for Parisians

Olympics spark joy for volunteers, frustration for Parisians

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Paris is hosting the Olympics after 100 long years and the volunteers, who are the heart and soul of the mega multi-sporting competition, see the Games starting July 26 as an event of their lives.

RCB need under fire bowlers to step up against SRH

RCB need under fire bowlers to step up against SRH

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL campaign that began with optimism has melted into chaos. Their bowlers require a drastic transformation in mindset against Sunrisers Hyderabad for them to register an elusive win in Bengaluru on Monday.

Du Plessis warns England; Roland-Jones to make England debut

Du Plessis warns England; Roland-Jones to make England debut

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

New England batsman Tom Westley has been promised a debut to remember when he makes his first test appearance in Thursday's third Test against South Africa at The Oval.

PIX: Bottom-placed RCB stun SRH with commanding win

PIX: Bottom-placed RCB stun SRH with commanding win

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru played in Hyderabad on Thursday

PM, Irani degrees: HC stays fine imposed on DU

PM, Irani degrees: HC stays fine imposed on DU

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The CPIO had rejected the three RTI queries on the ground that the Rs 10 Postal Order meant for fees for providing the information, was blank in one and in the other two cases, they were made out in favour of the CPIO.

Kohli's Stunning Run Out!

Kohli's Stunning Run Out!

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Kohli effected a superb direct hit at the bowler's end to end Shahrukh's stay in the middle.

Modi's BA degree 'authentic', clarifies DU registrar

Modi's BA degree 'authentic', clarifies DU registrar

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The clarification by Delhi University's registrar Tarun Das came amid the raging controversy over Modi's educational qualifications with the Aam Aadmi Party continuing to question genuiness of the BA degree.

Battle for hockey gold: India take on World Champs Germany

Battle for hockey gold: India take on World Champs Germany

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Motivated India eye German scalp to script another historic chapter in Olympic men's hockey

RCB's Spin Basher Rajat Patidar!

RCB's Spin Basher Rajat Patidar!

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Rajat Patidar's strike rate when batting against spinners is an incredible 224, having hit 182 runs from 81 balls, with 20 sixes and five fours.

PIX: Sreejesh continues to sparkle in 'last dance'

PIX: Sreejesh continues to sparkle in 'last dance'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Just when you think you have seen enough of him, the genial goalkeeper from Kerala conjures up something special and leaves you pleasantly surprised.

'Mustafizur executed CSK's plans beautifully'

'Mustafizur executed CSK's plans beautifully'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Chennai Super Kings bowling consultant Eric Simons heaped praise on Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman for executing plans perfectly and setting up a comfortable six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL opener in Chennai on Friday.

What RCB must do revive sagging fortunes...

What RCB must do revive sagging fortunes...

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Notwithstanding Virat Kohli's sparkling form, the Royal Challenger Bengaluru batters are struggling for "form and confidence", says Head Coach Andy Flower following his team's fourth defeat in five games this IPL season

Chahal Or Ashwin? Who Bowled Better? Vote!

Chahal Or Ashwin? Who Bowled Better? Vote!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The Royals spinners kept the RCB batters quiet.

The way we play Ashwin will determine our success: Du Plessis

The way we play Ashwin will determine our success: Du Plessis

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Knowing their weakness against spin, all-rounder Faf dU Plessis said that South Africa are wary of slow and spinning tracks for the upcoming Test matches against India.

AB de Villiers says Kohli MUST change his game or else!

AB de Villiers says Kohli MUST change his game or else!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

RCB has got off to a poor start in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, having lost three of their four matches.

WC Warm-Up: South Africa's Du Plessis finds form in win over Sri Lanka

WC Warm-Up: South Africa's Du Plessis finds form in win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com24 May 2019

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 87 runs

Can SA overcome past failures with explosive batters?

Can SA overcome past failures with explosive batters?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

The country's woes at World Cups, be it the 50-over or shortest format, are well documented and so the expectations back home have been tempered

IPL 2024: RCB face hard task against in-form Rajasthan

IPL 2024: RCB face hard task against in-form Rajasthan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

The Bengaluru outfit will hope for a reversal at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, a venue that carries similar traits as RCB's home -- Chinnaswamy Stadium -- in terms of a smooth pitch and a blistering outfield adding value to the batters' shots.

AB's prediction: Virat Kohli set to dominate IPL 2024

AB's prediction: Virat Kohli set to dominate IPL 2024

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Kohli has not played competitive cricket in almost two months after opting out of the recently-concluded Test series against England at home

IPL: RCB eye fifth win in a row against Pant-less Delhi Capitals

IPL: RCB eye fifth win in a row against Pant-less Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Pushed into a tight corner, Royal Challengers Bengaluru rose above their frailties to notch four wins on the trot and stay alive in the race to play-offs. However, a volatile Delhi Capitals offer them a different challenge in their penultimate IPL league match in Bengaluru on Sunday.

It's knockout time, every game is like a semi-final for us: Flower

It's knockout time, every game is like a semi-final for us: Flower

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a scintillating display with the bat while chasing a mammoth target in their Indian Premier League contest at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and head coach Andy Flower stated that they will take positives out of the match and come back stronger in the upcoming game.

'RCB's difficulties are increasing, someone needs to raise their hand'

'RCB's difficulties are increasing, someone needs to raise their hand'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh voiced his concerns regarding Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bowling unit, which conceded the highest total in the history of the Indian Premier League against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

'A feat for generations': Modi hails hockey heroes

'A feat for generations': Modi hails hockey heroes

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian men's hockey team for securing the bronze medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Thursday.

DuPont eyes India's core sector

DuPont eyes India's core sector

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

IPL 2024: Can RCB halt KKR in their stride?

IPL 2024: Can RCB halt KKR in their stride?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The KKR think-tank might not be unduly worried as their campaign is still at a nascent stage, but they would like to see the first-choice pacer and spinner finding their range at the earliest.

It's a wonder that I made it out alive: Prof Saibaba

It's a wonder that I made it out alive: Prof Saibaba

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba, who was released from the Nagpur Central Jail on Thursday after his acquittal in an alleged Maoist links case, said it's a 'wonder that he could come out alive' despite suffering the 'brutal' jail life.

Can faltering RCB turn it around against struggling MI?

Can faltering RCB turn it around against struggling MI?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Desperate Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be under tremendous pressure to get their act together against an equally struggling Mumbai Indians when the two teams face-off in an Indian Premier League match in Mumbai on Thursday.

All You Need To Know About Paris 2024 Olympics

All You Need To Know About Paris 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Here is all the info one needs about the Paris 2024 Olympics: the dates, the venues, the opening ceremony, new sports and security issues.

'Jos is the best white-ball opener in the world'

'Jos is the best white-ball opener in the world'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Virat Kohli may be leading the IPL charts with 316 runs as an opener, but Rajasthan Royals' head coach Kumar Sangakkara feels Jos Buttler is, by far, the best white ball opener in world cricket.

Bowling a major worry for RCB ahead of Punjab clash

Bowling a major worry for RCB ahead of Punjab clash

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2024 campaign is just one-match old, but it has already exposed their biggest chink. It's fragility in bowling, and they need better returns from bowlers against a confident Punjab Kings at an unforgiving M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

Du Plessis guides South Africa to series win over New Zealand

Du Plessis guides South Africa to series win over New Zealand

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Faf du Plessis made a successful review of an lbw decision against him before guiding South Africa to a series-clinching six-wicket victory in the fifth and final One-dayer against New Zealand at Eden Park on Saturday.

Steyn, du Plessis set up convincing win over Australia

Steyn, du Plessis set up convincing win over Australia

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

A superb spell of reverse-swing bowling from Dale Steyn and another fluent innings from Faf du Plessis helped South Africa cruise to a six-wicket victory over Australia in the final of the triangular series at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

Du Plessis back in training ahead of Australia Test series

Du Plessis back in training ahead of Australia Test series

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will begin training on Wednesday as he seeks to prove his fitness ahead of the four-match home Test series against Australia starting on March 1.

South Africa's Faf du Plessis to captain T20 World XI in Pakistan

South Africa's Faf du Plessis to captain T20 World XI in Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

The squad includes representatives from seven nations for the games, which will have international status, in Lahore on September 12, 13 and 15.

RCB Vs SRH: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

RCB Vs SRH: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Karn Sharma took a sharp catch off his own bowling to send back Abdul Samad.

Elgar case: No bail for DU professor Hany Babu

Elgar case: No bail for DU professor Hany Babu

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Bombay high court on Monday rejected the bail plea filed by Delhi University's associate professor Hany Babu, who is an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

Top Performers: Siraj, Faf Light Up Mohali

Top Performers: Siraj, Faf Light Up Mohali

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Faf du Plessis and Mohammed Siraj posted match-winning performances as RCB clinched a 24-run win over PBKS.

Du Plessis lauds 'relentless' South Africa pace attack

Du Plessis lauds 'relentless' South Africa pace attack

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis lauded his "relentless" bowlers for their match-winning performance against Australia in Hobart on Tuesday and dedicated the series win to absent Proteas Dale Steyn and AB De Villiers.