News for 'Dharamsala'

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Will India drop Rohit for the Sydney Test and put Kohli on notice? Or will the team management grant the senior pros a final chance to redeem themselves?

Cricket fans in Dharamsala prefer IPL to ODIs?

Cricket fans in Dharamsala prefer IPL to ODIs?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Dharamsala may be a quiet town but its residents prefer the fast-paced Twenty20 version of cricket they often see in the Indian Premier League, with the lack of buzz ahead of the fourth One-day International between India and the West Indies to be played on Friday being a clear indicator.

Rohit Sharma's 'garden gang' goes viral

Rohit Sharma's 'garden gang' goes viral

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

The skipper enjoyed a post-match outing with emerging stars Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal

Will hybrid pitches become a hit in India?

Will hybrid pitches become a hit in India?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Hybrid pitches give up to three times the amount of play on the same pitch as compared to the regular pitches.

'Tumko Bat Chahiye?': How Kohli's gesture inspired Akash Deep

'Tumko Bat Chahiye?': How Kohli's gesture inspired Akash Deep

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Akash Deep reveals how Virat Kohli offered him one of his bats -- a bat that scripted a rare happy memory during India's otherwise devastating tour of Australia.

Kings XI Punjab choose Dharamsala as second home venue

Kings XI Punjab choose Dharamsala as second home venue

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Kings XI Punjab has picked Dharamsala as its second home venue to host three matches next month after the games were moved out of Nagpur following a Bombay High Court order.

Is Bashir the next Ashwin? Michael Vaughan thinks so!

Is Bashir the next Ashwin? Michael Vaughan thinks so!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Michael Vaughan feels England have discovered a 'world-class superstar' in young off-spinner Shoaib Bashir

Memorable 100th Test for record-breaker Ashwin!

Memorable 100th Test for record-breaker Ashwin!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin is the only bowler in the history of Test cricket to claim a five-wicket haul in both his debut and 100th Test match.

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.

PHOTOS: Team India gearing up to face South Africa in Dharamsala

PHOTOS: Team India gearing up to face South Africa in Dharamsala

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Indian cricket team, led by skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, arrived in Dharamsala, four days before the tour-opener of the Mahatma Gandhi-Mandela series against South Africa.

Kangana Meets His Holiness

Kangana Meets His Holiness

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Actress Kangana Ranaut, who the Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded as its candidate for the Mandi Lok Sabha seat, met His Holiness, The Dalai Lama in Dharamsala on Monday, April 15, 2024.

PIX: Kunal Kapoor's beautiful Dharamsala holiday

PIX: Kunal Kapoor's beautiful Dharamsala holiday

Rediff.com23 May 2017

He went on a road trip from Dharamsala to Kaza.

Did India show a lack of spine in Dharamsala?

Did India show a lack of spine in Dharamsala?

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Cancelling Uighur leader Dolkun Isa's visa could have been a mutual face-saving exercise for New Delhi and Beijing.

Heavy rain washes out India vs SA T20I in Dharamsala

Heavy rain washes out India vs SA T20I in Dharamsala

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

The first T20 international between India and South Africa was abandoned in Dharamsala on Sunday, without a ball being bowled because of heavy rain.

'Our plan of action is to keep winning'

'Our plan of action is to keep winning'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Entering the contest with a positive mindset and on the back of two solid victories, Joshi said that his side will stick with the same playing combination.

'Kings XI Punjab not willing to play in Dharamsala'

'Kings XI Punjab not willing to play in Dharamsala'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) said Kings XI Punjab are not willing to play in Dharamsala as they have not received any positive response from the state government. HPCA public relations officer Sanjay Sharma said that after waiting for HP government's reply for the last nine days, Kings XI Punjab wrote a letter yesterday to Rajeev Shukla and said they want their three matches to be played in Mohali now and not Dharamsala. Sharma said, "The government did not give any security assurance in 2014, as a result the matches went to Cuttack. Kings XI made Cuttack their home ground. And in 2015 they had to choose Pune as their home ground. Now when Pune has its own team, Kings XI faced problem with the ground and had opted for Nagpur as their second ground. Due to water scarcity, matches were shifted outside Maharashtra and they approached us.

Jadeja's all-round show sparks T20 WC excitement

Jadeja's all-round show sparks T20 WC excitement

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Jadeja will be expected to play a key role in the T20 showpiece in the United States and West Indies, where the ball is likely to turn.

India Now Have More Test Wins Than Losses

India Now Have More Test Wins Than Losses

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

It has been 4,302 days since India last lost a Test series at home.

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

A 1971 War Hero Flies Into The Ages

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Wing Commander Pratap Marathe's story is one of dedication, bravery, and humour, a shining example of the spirit of the Indian Air Force. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes Wing Commander Marathe who passed into the ages last week.

How Jaiswal, Kuldeep helped guide India to series win

How Jaiswal, Kuldeep helped guide India to series win

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Kuldeep picked the wickets of Ben Stokes at Ranchi and Zak Crawley in Dharamsala as his favourite dismissals from the series.

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

All We Imagine as Light has been on several critics' best of the year lists, including Sight and Sound (Payal Kapadia appeared on the magazine's cover, perhaps a first for an Indian filmmaker), to The New York Times, Time and it is the number one film recommended by Barack Obama. The future certainly belongs to Payal Kapadia, asserts Aseem Chhabra.

Sri Lankan team stranded in Dharamsala

Sri Lankan team stranded in Dharamsala

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Two days ahead of the second One-day International against India, the Sri Lankan cricket team was left stranded in the hill town that has been lashed by heavy rain.

India consolidate top spot in WTC table after decimating England

India consolidate top spot in WTC table after decimating England

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team consolidated its top position in the World Test Championship rankings following its 4-1 series win over England.

India-Pakistan WT20 match in Dharamsala as scheduled: BCCI

India-Pakistan WT20 match in Dharamsala as scheduled: BCCI

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The much-anticipated World Twenty20 match between India and Pakistan will be held as scheduled in Dharamsala, Tournament Director M V Sridhar confirmed on Tuesday.

Dharamsala ODI start deferred by half-an-hour

Dharamsala ODI start deferred by half-an-hour

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

The fifth and final One-dayer between India and England in Dharamsala will start half-an-hour later than the scheduled start due to inclement weather conditions in the hill town, the BCCI announced.

Another Record For Dhoni

Another Record For Dhoni

Rediff.com6 May 2024

M S Dhoni is the first player to take 150 catches in IPL history.

Australia eye 'rare series win' on Dharamsala's Test debut

Australia eye 'rare series win' on Dharamsala's Test debut

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

With India and Australia clashing in a winner-takes-all finale to an enthralling series, the picturesque town of Dharamsala in the Himalayan foothills could hardly have asked for a better debut as a Test venue.

Baffling! England crumbled despite favourable conditions

Baffling! England crumbled despite favourable conditions

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

England went down by an innings and 64 runs in the fifth Test inside three days as India wrapped up an impressive 4-1 series triumph.

Kuldeep Once Again The Fall Guy!

Kuldeep Once Again The Fall Guy!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Since making his debut in 2017, the highly rated Kuldeep Yadav has featured in just 13 Tests in seven years.

What to expect from the wicket for the decider in Dharamsala?

What to expect from the wicket for the decider in Dharamsala?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

'At Dharamsala, we have always tried to provide result oriented wickets'

How old-school Gill danced his way to a ton

How old-school Gill danced his way to a ton

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Gill said he has been training to use his feet against the spinners from a very young age, and kept adding new layers to the skill with time.

England should rest Anderson, Wood: Cook

England should rest Anderson, Wood: Cook

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Former England captain and sports broadcaster Mike Atherton seconded Cook's thoughts.

Dharamsala stadium to add 5000 seats for World T20

Dharamsala stadium to add 5000 seats for World T20

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Dharamsala has been allotted 10 ICC World Twenty20 matches and considering that the organisers have decided to raise the seating capacity of the stadium by 25 percent.

Great moment for any bowler to play 100 Tests: Ashwin's childhood coach

Great moment for any bowler to play 100 Tests: Ashwin's childhood coach

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin's childhood coach Sunil Subramanian wished the experienced off-spinner ahead of his 100th Test as India is set to lock horns with England in the fifth and final Test of the five-match series at Dharamsala from Thursday.

Anderson's 'Lovely' Recovery Dip

Anderson's 'Lovely' Recovery Dip

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

This breathtaking backdrop sets the stage for an iconic moment as England's James Anderson stands on the cusp of a historic achievement -- just two wickets away from the coveted 700 in Test cricket.

Chahal wears mask on way to Dharamsala for first ODI

Chahal wears mask on way to Dharamsala for first ODI

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

It's not only the South African players but also their Indian counterparts who are taking precautionary measures in the wake of coronavirus outbreak as leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal wore a mask at the Delhi airport on way to Dharamshala for the first ODI on Thursday.

India overtake NZ to grab top spot in WTC points table

India overtake NZ to grab top spot in WTC points table

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

India, who defeated England by five wickets in the fourth Test in Ranchi to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series, replaced the Kiwis with a stronger points percentage of 64.58.

Will Rohit allow Ashwin this grand gesture in his 100th Test?

Will Rohit allow Ashwin this grand gesture in his 100th Test?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Gavaskar wants Ashwin to lead team out on field in Dharamsala in his 100th Test.

'Hundred for me, hundred for my brother': Sarfaraz Khan

'Hundred for me, hundred for my brother': Sarfaraz Khan

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Run-machine Sarfaraz Khan had made a promise to his Mumbai teammates and his family after his younger brother Musheer was ruled out of the Irani Cup match against Rest of India, following a road accident: score a double hundred.

Curtains down for Punjab Kings in IPL 2024

Curtains down for Punjab Kings in IPL 2024

Rediff.com10 May 2024

This defeat ensures PBKS can only reach a maximum of 12 points, even with victories in their remaining matches.