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'Gambhir will be brilliant as India coach'

'Gambhir will be brilliant as India coach'

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Former England cricketer Graeme Swann believes Kolkata Knight Riders team mentor Gautam Gambhir will be a 'brilliant' head coach for India.

2025's Biggest Releases Will Arrive On...

2025's Biggest Releases Will Arrive On...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

The biggest releases of 2025 will actually start arriving in theatres from the Independence Day weekend.

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Varun-Sam Fire Up Guns & Stunts

Citadel: Honey Bunny: Varun-Sam Fire Up Guns & Stunts

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Varun and Samantha's electric chemistry remains the highlight amid all that action, making for a trustworthy team that will not disappoint, says Mayur Sanap.

KKR to retain rising star Harshit Rana?

KKR to retain rising star Harshit Rana?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Harshit Rana has been part of India's white-ball squads since his impressive 2024 IPL season with the Kolkata-based franchise, where he claimed 19 wickets at an average of 20.15 over 13 matches.

Explained: Changes Ahead of IPL Auction

Explained: Changes Ahead of IPL Auction

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The Indian Premier League governing council revealed changes ahead of the IPL mega auction, which is likely to be scheduled for November.

Will Rahane Lead KKR In IPL 2025?

Will Rahane Lead KKR In IPL 2025?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

'At the moment it's 90% confirmed that Ajinkya will be the new KKR captain. He was bought by KKR specifically for the purpose of being a viable captaincy option.'

Impact Player: One more IPL for Dhoni?

Impact Player: One more IPL for Dhoni?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The Impact Player rule could see former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni play one more season of IPL.

Pushpa 2 Review: Fantabulous Allu Arjun!

Pushpa 2 Review: Fantabulous Allu Arjun!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Allu Arjun is fantabulous as the doting husband, emotion-loving son and risk-taking entrepreneur. Pushpa escalates his brand from fire to wildfire, applauds Divya Nair.

IPL Auctions: Punjab Kings expected to break the bank for Pant

IPL Auctions: Punjab Kings expected to break the bank for Pant

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

RCB might show interest in KL Rahul.

'Uncapped Player Rule Not An Exception For Dhoni'

'Uncapped Player Rule Not An Exception For Dhoni'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'When it comes to strategy or planning for a match, there is nobody better than Dhoni.' 'Whether he is uncapped or capped, every franchise would want to pick Dhoni, no matter what price he is available for.'

Harbhajan set to join support staff of IPL franchise

Harbhajan set to join support staff of IPL franchise

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh is expected to officially announce his retirement from competitive cricket sometime next week and after that he will decide on an offer to be a part of the support staff of a franchise.

A bleak Q3 awaits FMCG companies?

A bleak Q3 awaits FMCG companies?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Hit by inflation, higher input costs and pricing measures, fast-moving consumer goods companies are expected to see a contraction in their gross margin and a modest-to-flat operating profit in the October-December quarter. Several FMCG makers are likely to log a low single-digit rise in their revenue, returning to the cycle of value-driven growth.

Kohli's U-19 team-mate Kaul announces retirement from Indian cricket

Kohli's U-19 team-mate Kaul announces retirement from Indian cricket

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Pacer Siddharth Kaul on Thursday announced his retirement from Indian cricket, saying he is open to playing in county cricket or in overseas leagues.

Will Justin Langer consider coaching Team India in the future?

Will Justin Langer consider coaching Team India in the future?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Justin Langer got a 'probing delivery' on his possible future as coach of the Indian national team but the former Australian opener like his playing days, judged it perfectly and left the one bowled on the "corridor of uncertainty".

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

And possibly in all of Asia, going by his reported fee of Rs 275 crore for Thalapathy 69, his coming movie.

IPL 2025: A star-studded affair, but where's Ben Stokes?

IPL 2025: A star-studded affair, but where's Ben Stokes?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Ben Stokes is notably absent from the list of 1,574 players who have registered for the IPL 2025 mega auction, scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

'I wanted...': KL Rahul breaks silence on LSG exit

'I wanted...': KL Rahul breaks silence on LSG exit

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

KL Rahul opened up on his recent exit from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) ahead of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and said that he wanted to start fresh in the T20 tournament.

Indian defender breaks auction record in HIL

Indian defender breaks auction record in HIL

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Udita attracts highest bid in first half of HIL women's auction

'Does Hardik deserve to be an 18 crore player?': Moody

'Does Hardik deserve to be an 18 crore player?': Moody

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody questioned if star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is worth being retained for Rs 18 crore by the Mumbai Indians (MI) for the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), and also revealed his retention picks for the next season for the five-time champions.

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa Has Given Me So Much I Was Scared'

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa Has Given Me So Much I Was Scared'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'I want to just haso, hasao and khush raho.'

I've had the edge over Smith: Ashwin

I've had the edge over Smith: Ashwin

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

R Ashwin says he has figured out ways to tackle Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith in the upcoming five-match Test series

Ponting, Langer to ditch Perth Test for IPL auction?

Ponting, Langer to ditch Perth Test for IPL auction?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting and his longtime teammate Justin Langer could potentially miss out commentating on the opening Test against India at Perth

KKR face 'make or break' scenario after Gambhir exit

KKR face 'make or break' scenario after Gambhir exit

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders and Team India are going through a transition as Gautam Gambhir steps away from the franchise to pursue national objectives.

Ganguly says Gambhir will be 'good' as India coach

Ganguly says Gambhir will be 'good' as India coach

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly says Gautam Gambhir will be a "good coach" for the national cricket team if he has applied for the job, and favours the appointment of a home-grown talent to the high-profile position.

Haryana Polls: Touch And Go Seats

Haryana Polls: Touch And Go Seats

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Polling for the Haryana assembly's 90 seats took place on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

'HIL will give youngsters platform to showcase talent'

'HIL will give youngsters platform to showcase talent'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Sreejesh had clarified earlier that he won't be competing in the HIL

IPL Auction: Team purse may be raised to Rs 125 crore; 6 retentions likely

IPL Auction: Team purse may be raised to Rs 125 crore; 6 retentions likely

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

IPL's Governing Council will have a meeting with the owners of all 10 franchises in Mumbai on Wednesday to discuss the various key issues of this year's players auction.

BCCI's strong stance: A lesson for English cricket?

BCCI's strong stance: A lesson for English cricket?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The BCCI had mandated all international players, except for seniors like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, to play in tournaments such as Ranji and Duleep Trophy when they are not busy with national commitments, the move highlighting the board's emphasis on the role of domestic cricket.

'Ishan, you'll always be MI's pocket dynamo'

'Ishan, you'll always be MI's pocket dynamo'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

We knew it was difficult to get Ishan back from auction due to his skill set: Hardik Pandya

IPL's global dominance in T20 franchise cricket is dangerous, says Gilchrist

IPL's global dominance in T20 franchise cricket is dangerous, says Gilchrist

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

IPL team owners have also bought all six franchises of South Africa's new domestic T20 league, while three IPL franchise owners

World Cup medal and Olympic gold: Hockey captain's big goals

World Cup medal and Olympic gold: Hockey captain's big goals

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

India men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh has two Olympic bronze medals in his cabinet, but rues missing out on World Cup glory.

BCCI's U-turn: Impact player era ends for domestic T20

BCCI's U-turn: Impact player era ends for domestic T20

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The BCCI has decided to scrap the contentious Impact Player rule for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy.

IPL: SRK Rebels Against Mega Auction

IPL: SRK Rebels Against Mega Auction

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan sparked a debate at the IPL owners' meeting

Why India MUST Back Rohit-Kohli

Why India MUST Back Rohit-Kohli

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'Upsetting the balance by moving Kohli down the order wouldn't be ideal, especially if they make frequent changes at the top.'

9 Uncapped Players Who Could Light Up Auction

9 Uncapped Players Who Could Light Up Auction

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Uncapped players who could create a bidding war between franchises at the IPL auction, come Sunday.

KL Rahul meets LSG owner Goenka

KL Rahul meets LSG owner Goenka

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Last year, Rahul's animated conversation with Goenka, after a heavy defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad, went viral although lot of people later called it a "frank discussion between owner and skipper".

What If Rohit Joins IPL 2025 Auction?

What If Rohit Joins IPL 2025 Auction?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'If he goes into the auction pool, it will be fascinating to see which team bids for him.'

How Dhoni played a hand in Simarjeet's success

How Dhoni played a hand in Simarjeet's success

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

There will be a mega auction for the next IPL and the fast bowler feels he just wants to keep growing as a cricketer.

We need to avenge past defeats: Cummins

We need to avenge past defeats: Cummins

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The blockbuster series will be a survival of the fittest as Australia look to avenge successive losses on home soil when they go head-to-head from Friday.

'We Hit It Off So Well That Nothing Was Intimidating'

'We Hit It Off So Well That Nothing Was Intimidating'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

'Vidyaji jokes around and her laughter is infectious. 'Madhuri ma'am is a legend. To get the opportunity to work with her was a big deal for me.'