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Tough to play all formats, need to be selective: Bumrah

Tough to play all formats, need to be selective: Bumrah

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Jasprit Bumrah termed the desire to represent India in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 as a motivating factor for him.

PIX: Bumrah takes five before Rahul steadies India's boat

PIX: Bumrah takes five before Rahul steadies India's boat

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

IMAGES from Day 2 of the third Test match between England and India at Lord's, London, on Friday.

England Fire Stokes Warning Ahead of Edgbaston Test

England Fire Stokes Warning Ahead of Edgbaston Test

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'We all know what Stokes is capable of, but it's great to have your leader being able to grab the ball like that and showing you the way sometimes.'

WC Qualifiers: Aus seal spot; Uruguay close in

WC Qualifiers: Aus seal spot; Uruguay close in

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Saudi Arabia took third place in Group C and will feature in a fourth phase of qualifiers in October alongside Indonesia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Oman.

Bumrah unleashes fire in Beckenham nets

Bumrah unleashes fire in Beckenham nets

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is up and running in Beckenham, putting in the hard yards before the upcoming five high-stakes Tests against England, slated to kick off on June 20 at Headingley.

'I will say one thing -- don't panic and change drastically'

'I will say one thing -- don't panic and change drastically'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'This England team has openly advertised that they will go for the target whatever may be the target. So as a batting line-up, we've to keep in mind that we have to give them less time but give a bigger target.'

England forced to rethink strategy ahead of Lord's Test

England forced to rethink strategy ahead of Lord's Test

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Besides the surface, the behaviour of the Dukes has also come under scanner with the softer ball hardly offering anything to the bowlers.

India Hold Bumrah Card Close to Chest

India Hold Bumrah Card Close to Chest

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Trailing 0-1 in the five-match series, visitors eye spin boost at Edgbaston.

Dukes ball: Swing king Anderson's weapon of choice

Dukes ball: Swing king Anderson's weapon of choice

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

368 of James Anderson's 575 Test wickets have come on home soil, where the Dukes ball has been the default during his long career.

'We are on a journey to becoming a great Australian team'

'We are on a journey to becoming a great Australian team'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Australia finished second in the league table during the 2023-25 WTC cycle, behind South Africa, having claimed 67.54 per cent of the points on offer to them.

Dukes ball preparation beneficial ahead of WTC final: Conway

Dukes ball preparation beneficial ahead of WTC final: Conway

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Conway, who is among the three uncapped players in the 20-man squad, feels the camp back home in Lincoln ahead of the tour was ideal. New Zealand play with the Kookaburra at home.

2nd Test: Will Arshdeep Replace Bumrah?

2nd Test: Will Arshdeep Replace Bumrah?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

This isn't just a Test match - it's a test of Shubman Gill's leadership, temperament, and decision-making.

WTC Final: Can South Africa end their ICC curse?

WTC Final: Can South Africa end their ICC curse?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Markram hopes a run of sporting trophy droughts broken in 2025 rings true at the World Test Championship 2025 Final, with the Proteas taking on defending champions Australia from June 11.

Prince Harry, Meghan become Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Prince Harry, Meghan become Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton were bestowed with the titles Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the day of their wedding in April 2011.

Will Bumrah play? Gill drops hint ahead of 2nd Test

Will Bumrah play? Gill drops hint ahead of 2nd Test

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

20 wickets and batting depth: Gill eyes ideal combination on potentially high-scoring English tracks

No Anderson at Leeds: Gill & Co. can breathe easy

No Anderson at Leeds: Gill & Co. can breathe easy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

To say the least, a relatively inexperienced batting line up led by Shubman Gill would be relieved to see the name of James Anderson

PIX: 5-Star Bumrah Hands India Slender Lead

PIX: 5-Star Bumrah Hands India Slender Lead

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

K L Rahul drove his way to a sublime 47 after England negated India's advantage by totalling 465 in their first innings as the visitors had another ordinary day in the field on Day 3 of the first Test in Leeds on Sunday.

Amitabh, Ambani, Aamir Cheer Team India

Amitabh, Ambani, Aamir Cheer Team India

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Britain's Prince Edward and former prime minister Rishi Sunak were also at the game.

Vihari spells plan to tackle Duke's ball in England

Vihari spells plan to tackle Duke's ball in England

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'Here, in England, you have to get more in line and judge the off stump more because of the movement of the ball.'

Southampton Test erased swing doubts, says ball-maker Dukes

Southampton Test erased swing doubts, says ball-maker Dukes

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The ball moved enough in last week's Southampton Test between England and West Indies to erase any lingering doubt about swing bowling under cricket's COVID-19 protocols, manufacturer of the Dukes ball said.

Daisy Duke will ride again

Daisy Duke will ride again

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

Has Shami Played His Last Test Match?

Has Shami Played His Last Test Match?

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Mohammed Shami's possible omission from the Indian Test squad for the England tour was doing the rounds for past one week but the eternal optimist would have loved to believe that those artistic wrists would be at work in the Old Blighty.

Dukes launches new consumer initiative

Dukes launches new consumer initiative

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

Dukes Lemonade, Mumbai's favourite lemon drink, on Tuesday launched a series of consumer initiatives in the city to make it a summer of 'Takatak Taajgi.'\n\n\n\n

Bumrah overwhelming favourite to lead India in England

Bumrah overwhelming favourite to lead India in England

Rediff.com21 May 2025

The Indian squad, which is expected to comprise 16 members, will be one of the trickiest ones in recent times as there is a debate around who the new captain should be.

Bike review: Is the KTM Duke 125 worth Rs 1.18 lakh?

Bike review: Is the KTM Duke 125 worth Rs 1.18 lakh?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Rajesh Alva reviews the latest addition to the KTM stable.

KTM Duke 200: Now in spanking new colours

KTM Duke 200: Now in spanking new colours

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

Bajaj launches new colours for KTM Duke 200.

Jay's 'Dukes' storm box office

Jay's 'Dukes' storm box office

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

Here's why Kohli prefers Dukes ball over India-made SG ball

Here's why Kohli prefers Dukes ball over India-made SG ball

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'A Dukes ball is still good quality, Kookaburra is still good quality. Whatever limitations a Kookaburra might have (seam goes flat), the quality is never compromised'

BCCI in talks with Dukes for pink balls' supply

BCCI in talks with Dukes for pink balls' supply

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is in talks with British manufacturer 'Dukes' for supply of pink balls which can be tested before zeroing in on a particular brand for the proposed day-night Test matches later this year.

How Trump's Ego Threatens US Educational Universe

How Trump's Ego Threatens US Educational Universe

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Donald Trump is catering to the basest fears and prejudice of unenlightened Americans -- yes, there are those too, in sizeable enough numbers to elect one of their own as president. That would most certainly not Make America Great Again, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Bajaj offers KTM Duke 390 at Rs 1.8 lakh

Bajaj offers KTM Duke 390 at Rs 1.8 lakh

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

The Duke 390's pricing is introductory and KTM is likely to hike it in the next couple of months.

Australia go Dukes balls for Shield to end away Ashes misery

Australia go Dukes balls for Shield to end away Ashes misery

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Cricket Australia has confirmed it will use Dukes balls, which are used in England, instead of the locally produced Kookaburra brand for the second half of the domestic Sheffield Shield in a bid to better prepare for the away Ashes series next year. The balls behave differently through the air and off the pitch, with Australia's inability to play the moving ball seen as one of the reasons why they have failed to win an Ashes series in England since 2001.

Australia to switch to Dukes ball to prepare for Ashes

Australia to switch to Dukes ball to prepare for Ashes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

After 15 years of failing to win an Ashes Test series in England, Cricket Australia have decided to give players more experience with the Dukes cricket ball by using it in their domestic first class competition from next year.

Bike review: KTM Duke 390 is a pocket mein rocket!

Bike review: KTM Duke 390 is a pocket mein rocket!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

The KTM Duke 390, with the performance it offers at this price, is simply unmatchable writes Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com

DON'T MISS: The stunning KTM-Bajaj Duke 390

DON'T MISS: The stunning KTM-Bajaj Duke 390

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Check out the bigger cousin of the KTM-Bajaj Duke 200 that is all set to change the rules of the game.

History In Minutes: When Europe Invaded Russia

History In Minutes: When Europe Invaded Russia

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Syed Firdaus Ashraf marches through time to trace the bitter history between Russia and its West European neighbours.

KTM Duke 200 to launch in early 2012

KTM Duke 200 to launch in early 2012

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Here's what you can expect from the new KTM Duke 200 that will launch early next year.

Duke University inaugrates Hindu prayer room

Duke University inaugrates Hindu prayer room

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The Duke prayer room--shared by Buddhists and Hindus--should inspire other universities to offer similar facilities to students who aren't Christian or Jewish, many Duke students said. Most of the students who initiated the process are second generation, said engineering Kishor Trivedi, faculty adviser of the Hindu Students Association and Hudson professor of electrical and computer engineering. He had started the association, which led the prayer-room project.

Bajaj Auto launches 'Duke 200' at Rs 1.18 lakh

Bajaj Auto launches 'Duke 200' at Rs 1.18 lakh

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

The country's second largest two- wheeler maker Bajaj Auto on Tuesday launched a sports bike 'Duke 200' from its Austrian associate firm KTM's portfolio at an introductory price of Rs 1.18 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Will YOU buy the KTM Duke 390 for Rs 2 lakh?

Will YOU buy the KTM Duke 390 for Rs 2 lakh?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Bajaj Auto will unveil the KTM Duke 390 in mid-November at ECIMA Motorcycle Show. Powered by a 390cc engine the bike will hit Indian roads in March 2013 for a princely sum of Rs 2 lakh.