News for 'Elite Group'

Ranji Trophy: Perform or perish for Mumbai against Meghalaya

Ranji Trophy: Perform or perish for Mumbai against Meghalaya

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Mumbai will have to beat Meghalaya by a big margin to win with a bonus point in their last league match while also needing other results to go their way.

Controversy hits Ranji! J&K accuse Baroda of pitch tampering

Controversy hits Ranji! J&K accuse Baroda of pitch tampering

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Jammu and Kashmir alleged that the pitch was tampered with overnight to favor Baroda in their ongoing Ranji Trophy clash.

'Dhoni has got hands faster than a pickpocket'

'Dhoni has got hands faster than a pickpocket'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'His glove work defied convention. Dhoni's technique behind the stumps was unorthodox, yet extraordinarily effective.'

MiG-21 flies through Indian skies for last time

MiG-21 flies through Indian skies for last time

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The legendary Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 fighter jets, the the backbone of the Indian Air Force's combat fleet for more than six decades, streaked through Indian skies for the last time on Friday -- its final adieu edged in history and many a remembrance.

Indian team trio to miss Mumbai's next Ranji Trophy tie

Indian team trio to miss Mumbai's next Ranji Trophy tie

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Mumbai will now need to beat Meghalaya by a big margin and hope for favourable results in other matches to keep their quarter-final hopes alive.

K L Rahul named in Karnataka's Ranji Trophy squad

K L Rahul named in Karnataka's Ranji Trophy squad

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

K L Rahul was on Monday named in the Karnataka squad to face table-toppers Haryana in their final league match of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C.

Virat Kohli Enters 9,000 Club

Virat Kohli Enters 9,000 Club

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

This achievement places him in an elite group of Indian cricketers, joining Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid as the only Indians to have reached this landmark.

FC Goa brace for Al Zawraa challenge in ACL 2 opener

FC Goa brace for Al Zawraa challenge in ACL 2 opener

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

With Fatorda buzzing and continental football back where it belongs, the Gaurs will hope to make a statement and prove they belong among Asia's elite.

Ranji Trophy: Rohit returns; Pant vs Jadeja in Rajkot

Ranji Trophy: Rohit returns; Pant vs Jadeja in Rajkot

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

The Ranji Trophy resumes on Thursday, promising a star-studded spectacle as Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant headline a host of big names returning to action.

Atherton, Hussain hail 'Best ODI player of all-time'

Atherton, Hussain hail 'Best ODI player of all-time'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Former England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain believe that Virat Kohli is probably the best batter in ODI history.

Forgotten Hero! Shardul Thakur Shines for Mumbai

Forgotten Hero! Shardul Thakur Shines for Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Shardul Thakur emerged as the unlikely hero for Mumbai on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A

'Israel Uses Starvation As A Weapon In Gaza'

'Israel Uses Starvation As A Weapon In Gaza'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'The ruling elite are supporting those attacking the people of Gaza.' 'As a nation we should not cooperate with the oppressor regime that is allowing mass starvation as a weapon of war.'

Fit-again Shami set for comeback in Ranji Trophy

Fit-again Shami set for comeback in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Mohammed Shami will make his long-awaited comeback to competitive cricket in the Ranji Trophy.

Ranji: Bonus point victory for Bengal

Ranji: Bonus point victory for Bengal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Pacers Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal and Sumit Mohanta shared seven wickets to power Bengal to an innings and 13-run win over Punjab in their Elite Group C match of the Ranji Trophy.

Pahalgam attack mastermind killed in encounter

Pahalgam attack mastermind killed in encounter

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The Indian Army's para commandos killed the alleged mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack, along with two associates, in an encounter near Srinagar.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai record 9-wicket win over Services

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai record 9-wicket win over Services

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

With this win, Mumbai maintain their third sport in the group with 22 points.

Mumbai in trouble! Title hopes hang by a thread

Mumbai in trouble! Title hopes hang by a thread

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Defending champions Mumbai announced their 16-member squad sans India stars Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer to take on Meghalaya in their must-win Ranji Trophy Elite Group A

Gukesh skips, Carlsen faces Praggnanandhaa in Freestyle Chess

Gukesh skips, Carlsen faces Praggnanandhaa in Freestyle Chess

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

R Praggnanandhaa found himself clubbed with Magnus Carlsen in the same group, while Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Gujrathi were bunched together in the other pool

Dhoni Inducted Into ICC Hall Of Fame

Dhoni Inducted Into ICC Hall Of Fame

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

"With 17,266 international runs, 829 dismissals and 538 matches across formats for India, Dhoni's numbers reflect not just excellence but extraordinary consistency, fitness and longevity," it said.

Ranji Trophy: Smaran's century saves Karnataka

Ranji Trophy: Smaran's century saves Karnataka

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Karnataka ended the Ranji Trophy season with a draw against Haryana in their Elite Group C match in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Ranji: Thakur, Kotian shine as Mumbai crush Meghalaya

Ranji: Thakur, Kotian shine as Mumbai crush Meghalaya

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Shardul Thakur and Tanush Kotian grabbed four wickets each as rampant Mumbai stormed to an innings and 456-run win over Meghalaya to top the Ranji Trophy Elite Group A table in Mumbai on Saturday.

Premier League Flexes Financial Muscle With Record Splurge!

Premier League Flexes Financial Muscle With Record Splurge!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Isak's record Liverpool move caps Premier League's 3 billion transfer frenzy

Ranji Trophy: Gujarat, Himachal in battle for quarter-final spot

Ranji Trophy: Gujarat, Himachal in battle for quarter-final spot

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh are set for a high-stakes clash as they battle for the final quarter-final spot from Elite Group B.

Mumbai awaits Rohit's call as Jaiswal joins Ranji camp

Mumbai awaits Rohit's call as Jaiswal joins Ranji camp

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal on Wednesday joined the Mumbai camp after confirming his availability for the next round of Ranji Trophy

How Gen Z And Social Media Are Changing Nepal

How Gen Z And Social Media Are Changing Nepal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

From mobilising protests to choosing the interim prime minister -- Discord, Bitchat became virtual control rooms, even as familiar platforms like TikTok, Reddit, Instagram, etc. played their part.

Shaw out, Iyer in: Mumbai's bold move for Ranji Trophy

Shaw out, Iyer in: Mumbai's bold move for Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Shreyas Iyer returned to defending champions Mumbai's 16-member side for the Ranji Trophy Elite Group A clash against Odisha

Army raises elite unit STEAG for military technology development

Army raises elite unit STEAG for military technology development

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The setting up of STEAG is part of the Army's efforts to develop technologies considering the future battlefield, they said.

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

There is no guarantee that if we speak in only Indian languages, all our faults will be washed away and India will shine. Why then do they bully and belittle the English-speaking? asks Shyam G Menon.

'Never Thought I Have Been Forced Out'

'Never Thought I Have Been Forced Out'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'It was tough to give up cricket. But I received very good guidance from my mother. She told me to become a nice human being, whether I am a good cricketer or not.'

What Links 12th Fail And This Mizoram Batter?

What Links 12th Fail And This Mizoram Batter?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

His pa is famed film-maker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, his ma is celebrated movie commentator Anupama Chopra, but Agni Dev Chopra's passion is not movies, but cricket.

Ranji Trophy: Delhi crumble against Jadeja's spin

Ranji Trophy: Delhi crumble against Jadeja's spin

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Ravindra Jadeja produced an excellent all-round performance, taking 5 wickets and scoring 38 runs, to help Saurashtra gain a commanding position against Delhi on the first day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.

Why Trump Has Waged A Tariff War Against India

Why Trump Has Waged A Tariff War Against India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The collective West has always opposed strong leaders and economic development in India, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

BIGGEST Real Estate Myth BUSTED!

BIGGEST Real Estate Myth BUSTED!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Do home prices really never fall? Ramalingam Kalirajan begs to differ.

BCCI revamps Ranji Trophy format

BCCI revamps Ranji Trophy format

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

A tweaked format which will see the promotion and relegation of one team from the plate group instead of the current two sides from next season's Ranji Trophy.

Ranji: Gujarat seal quarters spot, Andhra beat Rajasthan

Ranji: Gujarat seal quarters spot, Andhra beat Rajasthan

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Strong fifties from Aarya Desai and Jaymeet Patel along with a disciplined bowling performance led by spinner Siddharth Desai powered Gujarat to a dominant nine-wicket victory over Himachal Pradesh

'A Black Day That Saw Unprecedented Violence In Modern Nepal'

'A Black Day That Saw Unprecedented Violence In Modern Nepal'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'9 September saw Kathmandu and other key cities under the control of goons.' 'There was no authority, the police was nowhere.' 'The crowds torched all three centres of the state -- the supreme court, parliament and the Singha Durbar government headquarters.' 'The army stayed aloof from the complete destruction of these edifices, which is less than a kilometre from its headquarters.'

Congratulate Manu Bhaker on winning Olympics Bronze

Congratulate Manu Bhaker on winning Olympics Bronze

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Manu Bhaker etched her name in the annals of Indian sports history on Sunday by clinching the bronze medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the Paris Olympics.

Ranji: Rahul boost for Karnataka in must-win game

Ranji: Rahul boost for Karnataka in must-win game

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Karnataka need to win with a bonus point win against table-toppers Haryana in their final league match to advance to the quarter-finals.

Sachin calls Reddy's ton a 'knock to remember'

Sachin calls Reddy's ton a 'knock to remember'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Sachin Tendulkar praised Nitish Kumar Reddy for his brilliant unbeaten 105 against Australia in the fourth Test

Anil Ambani's Reliance, Dassault in pact to make Falcon jets in India

Anil Ambani's Reliance, Dassault in pact to make Falcon jets in India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

In a move that signifies a major leap for India's aerospace manufacturing capabilities, the collaboration will establish a final assembly line for the Falcon 2000 jets in Nagpur, Maharashtra.