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Agarkar on why K L Rahul was dropped for T20 World Cup

Agarkar on why K L Rahul was dropped for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson got the nod as the two wicketkeepers in India's 15-member squad.

India's Gen Next kick-start new era against Zimbabwe

India's Gen Next kick-start new era against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

If one looks at selection pattern, Jurel was the second keeper behind Sanju Samson for this series and Jitesh was a late entrant because of the unavailability of the World Cup squad members.

Historic win for BJP in Gujarat; Cong posts worst performance

Historic win for BJP in Gujarat; Cong posts worst performance

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

In winning a seventh term, the BJP also matched the Left Front's feat in West Bengal.

RCB's big mistake? Hogg criticises Green's transfer

RCB's big mistake? Hogg criticises Green's transfer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Hogg suggested that Green might have been a more suitable fit for another IPL franchise.

Patels and the politics of 'sensitive areas'

Patels and the politics of 'sensitive areas'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

'When you read that for the first time, areas in Gujarat dominated by Patidars/Patels have been declared 'sensitive' for the civic polls that were held this week, you sit up and take note,' says Jyoti Punwani.

Jadeja: A thoroughbred who found his own course

Jadeja: A thoroughbred who found his own course

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Even while bringing the curtains down on his T20I stint, Jadeja was in the shadows of the icons.

How Samson, Chahal, Dube Made The Cut

How Samson, Chahal, Dube Made The Cut

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Unlike the IPL, the wickets in the United States and the West Indies could be slow and could assist spinners. That could be why India went in for experience in their batting ahead of strike rates, points out Harish Kotian.

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

Cong urges Muslim community to back it in Guj polls, asks to defeat AIMIM, AAP

Cong urges Muslim community to back it in Guj polls, asks to defeat AIMIM, AAP

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

State Congress president Jagdish Thakor urged Muslim leaders, including Pirzada, to frame a time-bound programme targeting 60 assembly seats with sizable Muslim population.

Ishan Kishan fiasco: Will BCCI make 3-4 Ranji games mandatory for IPL participation?

Ishan Kishan fiasco: Will BCCI make 3-4 Ranji games mandatory for IPL participation?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Jharkhand keeper-batter Ishan Kishan's reluctance to play first-class cricket and focus only on the IPL could prompt the BCCI to make a minimum number of Ranji Trophy games mandatory for players in order to be eligible for the cash-rich league's lucrative auction pool.

Who Is Papa Kohli Grinning At?

Who Is Papa Kohli Grinning At?

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Glimpses during and after the GT-RCB game...

Some players head home as Indian team hit by viral sickness!

Some players head home as Indian team hit by viral sickness!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Indian captain Rohit Sharma said five players, including in-form Shubman Gill, will not be available for selection for the third ODI against Australia, as the squad has been hit by a viral sickness.

Kejriwal Is Eyeing 2027 Gujarat Poll

Kejriwal Is Eyeing 2027 Gujarat Poll

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

That AAP managed a sizeable vote share in Gujarat is creditable. The BJP can no longer ignore AAP's growing presence in its strongest bastion, explains Ramesh Menon, long-time observer of Gujarat politics.

Gujarat HC quashes 10 pc EBC quota ordinance

Gujarat HC quashes 10 pc EBC quota ordinance

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The court observed that 10 per cent reservation for poor among the unreserved category takes the total quota beyond 50 per cent, which is not permitted as per the SC's earlier decision.

Shaw called up for New Zealand T20s; No Rohit, Kohli

Shaw called up for New Zealand T20s; No Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Prithvi Shaw was rewarded for his good showing in domestic cricket as he was called up to the Indian team for the upcoming three-match T20I series against New Zealand.

4 Indians, 1 Pakistani plead guilty in call centre scam in US

4 Indians, 1 Pakistani plead guilty in call centre scam in US

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

That brings the total of those charged since late 2016 in this fraud and money laundering scheme up to 56. Five India-based call centres have been charged too.

Asia Cup: Will India spring surprise against Bangladesh?

Asia Cup: Will India spring surprise against Bangladesh?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

India faces the dilemma of whether to provide more game time to their first-choice team or offer opportunities to fringe players ahead of the upcoming World Cup at home next month.

Pujara, Umesh dropped; Gaikwad, Jaiswal get Test call-up for WI tour

Pujara, Umesh dropped; Gaikwad, Jaiswal get Test call-up for WI tour

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

While Ajinkya Rahane has been named vice-captain, pacer Navdeep Saini was recalled into the Test squad.

Congress campaign goes local in Saurashtra, with eye on AAP

Congress campaign goes local in Saurashtra, with eye on AAP

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Come December 8, and the Congress will again do well in Saurashtra region, he says.

IPL 2024: Most Valuable Performances

IPL 2024: Most Valuable Performances

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable performances of IPL 2024

Players voice opinion against Impact Player rule

Players voice opinion against Impact Player rule

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'Because of the Impact sub rule, everyone gets one more batsman so they think that they will use the batsman in case the batting unit doesn't go well.'

Kohli Strikes, But Narine Leads MVP Race

Kohli Strikes, But Narine Leads MVP Race

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 62.

India needs a Ben Stokes type cricketer: Hussain

India needs a Ben Stokes type cricketer: Hussain

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes India's lack of success away from home in Test cricket is down to lack of a seam-bowling all-rounder like England's Ben Stokes.

SKY could captain India in Australia T20s

SKY could captain India in Australia T20s

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Injured T20I captain Hardik Pandya is unlikely to be available for India's upcoming five-match series against Australia, starting November 23. The star all-rounder will require more time to recover from his left-ankle ligament tear.

PICS: Mavi, Hooda take India past Sri Lanka in first T20I

PICS: Mavi, Hooda take India past Sri Lanka in first T20I

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Images from the first T20 International between India and Sri Lanka, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, on Tuesday.

Shaw ruled out of Aus Test series; Mayank and Hardik called up

Shaw ruled out of Aus Test series; Mayank and Hardik called up

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Opening batsman Prithvi Shaw, who had suffered a left ankle injury while attempting a catch in the practice game against Cricket Australia XI has been ruled out of the ongoing four-Test series against Australia.

DC's Aman makes opportunity count

DC's Aman makes opportunity count

Rediff.com3 May 2023

The 26-year-old revealed he was not slated to play but was drafted into the side as Mitchell Marsh was ill.

Gujarat set for second phase of polls; Modi, Shah to vote

Gujarat set for second phase of polls; Modi, Shah to vote

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

A total of 851 candidates are in the fray for 93 seats spread across 14 districts in north and central Gujarat, in the final phase of the polls, where 2.22 crore people are eligible to exercise their franchise.

India's T20 explosive squad ready to crush West Indies

India's T20 explosive squad ready to crush West Indies

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

India again firm favourites, T20 series to provide ideal platform to youngsters

'BJP is unlikely to cross 80 seats'

'BJP is unlikely to cross 80 seats'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

'The BJP will be wiped out in rural Gujarat.' 'In urban areas, its tally may come down from 55 of the 60 urban seats it won in 2012 to 35 to 40 seats this time.'

MVP Race: Tough Task To Beat Sunil Narine

MVP Race: Tough Task To Beat Sunil Narine

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 46.

Fit-again Shreyas Iyer 'super grateful' to NCA physios

Fit-again Shreyas Iyer 'super grateful' to NCA physios

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

"Been a long journey but I'm super grateful to the people who stood by my side to help me to get where I am today. Thank you Nitin bhai, Rajini sir and everyone at the NCA, who've been tirelessly helping me. Much love and much appreciated," Shreyas said on Twitter.

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

A summary of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

How India can end their World Cup drought!

How India can end their World Cup drought!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Australia's two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting believes India will have to over some mental demons to win an elusive ICC trophy.

Rohit back to lead in T20s, ODIs; Kohli, Pant, Bumrah to join from 2nd game

Rohit back to lead in T20s, ODIs; Kohli, Pant, Bumrah to join from 2nd game

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The three-match T20 series will begin on July 7 in Southampton.

Hardik Pandya, MVP, India-Australia ODI series

Hardik Pandya, MVP, India-Australia ODI series

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The all-rounder is at the top of the MVP table more because of his batting than his bowling, note Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji.

How India thumped Sri Lanka to clinch series win

How India thumped Sri Lanka to clinch series win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten century guided India to a 91-run victory over Sri Lanka in the T20I

K L Rahul gets nod for World Cup; Samson misses out

K L Rahul gets nod for World Cup; Samson misses out

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

K L Rahul is set to be included in India's 15-member provisional World Cup squad, which will be announced by Tuesday.

What are Amit Shah's plans for Gujarat poll?

What are Amit Shah's plans for Gujarat poll?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

In Gujarat, Amit Shah's tactic of spiriting away Congress leaders and MLAs is jocularly called 'shop-and-buy votes'. Although haemorrhaging the Congress is a vital aspect of his election blueprint, an aide said, "Amitbhai wants to win on our strengths and not by weakening the Congress."

IPL 2024 MVP: Sunil Narine Races Away

IPL 2024 MVP: Sunil Narine Races Away

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Match 54.