News for 'Hardik Patel'

Is Axar Patel Most Valuable Player In Champions Trophy?

Is Axar Patel Most Valuable Player In Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji list the 50 Most Valuable Players in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Thousand Hardiks will rise: Patel quota stir leader's warning to Amit Shah

Thousand Hardiks will rise: Patel quota stir leader's warning to Amit Shah

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

In an open message to Shah, which he shared on the social media, Patel said the agitation will not stop just because the BJP chief wanted it to.

Rejected by Pakistan, Kaleem Makes History

Rejected by Pakistan, Kaleem Makes History

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

On Friday night in Abu Dhabi, that same man -- now 43 and wearing Oman's colours -- stood tall against cricket's biggest stars and proved that dreams have no expiry date.

Mumbai rain delays India's Asia Cup squad announcement

Mumbai rain delays India's Asia Cup squad announcement

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

The BCCI press conference scheduled at 1.30pm in Mumbai is 'expected to be delayed owing to weather disruptions'.

Has Yashasvi Jaiswal Been Shortchanged?

Has Yashasvi Jaiswal Been Shortchanged?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'Jaiswal has an avg of 36 & a strike rate of 164 in T20Is and he got dropped for Gill who has avg of 30 and a strike rate of 139.' 'There is no place for merit anymore.'

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Asia Cup Final: What Changes Will India Make?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

This is the first-ever India vs Pakistan final across 17 editions of the Men's Asia Cup since the tournament's inception in 1984.

Who Will Make India's Playing XI Vs Oman?

Who Will Make India's Playing XI Vs Oman?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

As India gears up to face Oman on Friday, September 19, at the Dubai international stadium, the focus returns to cricket.

Gujarat polls: BJP's first candidate list of 160 has 49 OBCs, 40 Patels

Gujarat polls: BJP's first candidate list of 160 has 49 OBCs, 40 Patels

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Names of Hardik Patel, the face of the Patidar agitation ahead of the 2017 polls who quit the Congress to join the BJP, and Rivaba Jadeja, wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, figure in the list.

'I knew I could shine': Hardik Pandya silences critics

'I knew I could shine': Hardik Pandya silences critics

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Very emotional after the last six months: Hardik Pandya after India's T20 WC win

Hardik calls out Patels of India to join quota marathon

Hardik calls out Patels of India to join quota marathon

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Hardik Patel, the face of Patel quota stir in Gujarat, has announced plans for a nation-wide agitation seeking reservation for nearly "27 crore people" of various communities including Gujjars and Kurmis.

'Some people think Modi is only appeasing the Patels'

'Some people think Modi is only appeasing the Patels'

Rediff.com30 May 2022

'By the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, they moved back to the BJP almost totally and later their backing helped us win the local body elections.'

'Hardik as talented as Stokes, needs consistency'

'Hardik as talented as Stokes, needs consistency'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Styris did not have any doubt over Pandya's talent but the Kiwi wanted him to infuse more consistency into his performances.

Change of guard will be challenging for Hardik: Parthiv

Change of guard will be challenging for Hardik: Parthiv

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Former India stumper Parthiv Patel on Thursday said Hardik Pandya will be under tremendous pressure while leading Mumbai Indians in the upcoming IPL but termed his appointment as captain "a well thought-out decision" by the franchise.

Where Does Gill Fit In India's T20 Team?

Where Does Gill Fit In India's T20 Team?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

How well will Shubman Gill fit in the T20 team? Is it a gamble by the selectors in order to unite captaincy across formats? asks Harish Kotian.

Matthew Wade joins Gujarat Titans as assistant coach

Matthew Wade joins Gujarat Titans as assistant coach

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

The former Australia wicketkeeper with GT for two seasons as a player -- in 2022 and 2024 -- but not part of the IPL mega auction following his retirement from international cricket.

I was panicking in T20 World Cup final: Rohit admits

I was panicking in T20 World Cup final: Rohit admits

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Rohit's early dismissal in the final against South Africa triggered a top-order collapse.

The Best Performing Players In IPLs...

The Best Performing Players In IPLs...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's three best performing players in all the 17 IPLs (2008-2024).

Modi-Nitish dosti: Bihar CM to skip Hardik's rally

Modi-Nitish dosti: Bihar CM to skip Hardik's rally

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The latest development comes a day after the BJP decided to support Nitish Kumar's human chain for prohibition next week.

Hardik will support Congress, but on these conditions

Hardik will support Congress, but on these conditions

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

The Patidar community leader pitched for constitutional protection to the provision of reservation for them so as to preclude a judicial review.

What will be the right playing combos for India in CT?

What will be the right playing combos for India in CT?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Raina also laid emphasis on how Kuldeep Yadav could be a lynchpin in India's success.

Can These 15 Win The Asia Cup?

Can These 15 Win The Asia Cup?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah returned to India's T20 squad for next month's Asia Cup, but IPL star performers Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal missed out.

Agreement reached with Congress, wait for Hardik's announcement: Patidar leader

Agreement reached with Congress, wait for Hardik's announcement: Patidar leader

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Solanki, on his part, confirmed the Congress had the backing of the PAAS, adding they had come to agreement on numerous issues with the Patidar leaders, which would be announced soon.

As Hardik predicted, a 'sex CD involving him' surfaces

As Hardik predicted, a 'sex CD involving him' surfaces

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Patel said that the video has been released to malign his image in the light of the upcoming elections in the state.

'Mumbai Indians erred in execution; every game a play-off now'

'Mumbai Indians erred in execution; every game a play-off now'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Mumbai Indians need to win both their remaining matches to qualify for the IPL play-offs.

Patel reservation row: Lalji Patel detained by police

Patel reservation row: Lalji Patel detained by police

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The Gujarat police on Tuesday detained Sardar Patel Group head Lalji Patel in connection with violence during "jail bharo" agitation of Patidar community held last month.

Hardik detained ahead of Ekta March; internet banned in Gujarat

Hardik detained ahead of Ekta March; internet banned in Gujarat

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Hardik Patel, who is leading the Patel quota stir, was on Saturday detained by police along with 35 of his supporters ahead of his Ekta March in Surat with the Gujarat administration following it up by imposing a ban on mobile Internet services across the state.

T20 Rankings: Varun slips, Pandya remains on top

T20 Rankings: Varun slips, Pandya remains on top

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has dropped one place to third spot in the ICC men's T20 bowling rankings, while Hardik Pandya continues to top the all-rounders' chart issued on Wednesday.

Voice-matching test on Hardik soon; aides' houses searched

Voice-matching test on Hardik soon; aides' houses searched

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

The police will conduct a voice spectrography test on Patel quota stir leader Hardik Patel, who along with five associates, is facing charges of sedition and "waging war" against the Gujarat government, officials said on Sunday.

Rohit backed Bumrah, Hardik when they struggled

Rohit backed Bumrah, Hardik when they struggled

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Parthiv compared Rohit's leadership with CSK talisman Dhoni, saying the Mumbai cricketer never "made a blunder"

Gujarat polls: Congress invites Hardik, Alpesh, Mevani to join hands

Gujarat polls: Congress invites Hardik, Alpesh, Mevani to join hands

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Apart from these leaders, the Congress also hinted at forging a pre-poll alliance with Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party and bringing on board Chhotu Vasava, the lone Janata Dal-United MLA from the state.

SEE: The Champions Return Home!

SEE: The Champions Return Home!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir, Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, Varun Chakravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja were among the first ones to reach India.

Hardik declares support to Congress in Gujarat polls

Hardik declares support to Congress in Gujarat polls

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti leader said that reservation formula given by the Congress for his community will be over and above the 50 per cent quota for the Schedule Tribes, Schedule Castes and Other Backward Class.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians eye play-offs spot in crunch clash with Delhi Capitals

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians eye play-offs spot in crunch clash with Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com20 May 2025

While MI's win will assure them of a place in the play-offs, Delhi Capitals need to win both their remaining games to advance.

Quota stir: Hardik detained ahead of India-SA match in Rajkot

Quota stir: Hardik detained ahead of India-SA match in Rajkot

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Hardik and around four of his supporters were detained when he was going to the cricket stadium in the attire of a farmer.

PIX: India crush NZ, set up semis clash with Australia

PIX: India crush NZ, set up semis clash with Australia

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between India and New Zealand at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in Dubai on Sunday

Kohli's Day Off With Birthday Boy Hardik

Kohli's Day Off With Birthday Boy Hardik

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The Indian players enjoyed a day's break from their hectic preparations for the T20 World Cup.

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

One Year On, Rohit Relives ICC T20 World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

India ended an 11-year-long ICC Trophy drought, beating South Africa by seven runs to claim the ICC T20 World Cup title for the second time on June 29 last year, in Barbados.

Ashwin slams 'superstar culture' in Indian cricket

Ashwin slams 'superstar culture' in Indian cricket

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Former India spinner R Ashwin has called for a shift away from the superstar culture prevalent in Indian cricket, urging for a more grounded approach.

BJP tampered with EVMs to win Gujarat, claims Hardik

BJP tampered with EVMs to win Gujarat, claims Hardik

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

The Patidar leader also urged the Congress to raise the issue of EVM tampering.

Amit Shah a traitor, Hardik a patriot: Kejriwal in Gujarat

Amit Shah a traitor, Hardik a patriot: Kejriwal in Gujarat

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Addressing AAP's first rally in the state, Kejriwal said BJP and Congress were like "husband and wife" and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Ahmed Patel work "in unison".