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Steyn to retire from white ball cricket after 2019 WC; will continue playing Tests

Steyn to retire from white ball cricket after 2019 WC; will continue playing Tests

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Plagued by injuries over the last couple of years, veteran South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn is aiming to retire from limited overs cricket after the 2019 World Cup in England.

Why is Ishant Sharma excluded from ODI set-up?

Why is Ishant Sharma excluded from ODI set-up?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

For the Delhi speedster, if someone can bowl well with the red ball, he is good enough to play any format.

China to oppose India's NSG membership at Bern meeting

China to oppose India's NSG membership at Bern meeting

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Foreign ministry spokesman said no change in China's position in case of non-NPT countries.

Will surprise you if attacked: Pak army to India

Will surprise you if attacked: Pak army to India

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Ghafoor warned that military response this time will be different in case of war.

'We will have to pull off something special to win this series'

'We will have to pull off something special to win this series'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

India's spinner Ravichandran Ashwin defended India's batting, saying both sides struggled to score and that India had hope right till the end that with Hardik Pandya around the visitors were in the game.

Can't wait to start my cricketing career again: Sreesanth

Can't wait to start my cricketing career again: Sreesanth

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

'I look to make a comeback in the Indian team,' Shanthakumaran Sreesanth tells Rediff.com's Harish Kotian.

California legislature observes November as Sikh appreciation month

California legislature observes November as Sikh appreciation month

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

For the third time in a row the California state legislature passed a resolution to declare November as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation month. This year the resolution was proposed by Assembly Member Bob Wieckowski (Democrat, Fremont).

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

MEPs' Kashmir visit: Right step?

MEPs' Kashmir visit: Right step?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'The visit by the MEPs and their photo-op with Modi would suggest that we have now given a quiet burial to the 'internal matter' charade,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

With England set for India next month, Ansari gets look in for Dhaka Test

With England set for India next month, Ansari gets look in for Dhaka Test

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Spinner Zafar Ansari will make his England Test debut in the second and final match against Bangladesh while Stuart Broad is rested as Alastair Cook rotates his side ahead of the tour to India.

Volkswagen rolls out first Ameo from Pune plant

Volkswagen rolls out first Ameo from Pune plant

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The German company has invested Rs 720 crore to make this sub-4 meter car

US woman to sue Indian priest for sexual harassment

US woman to sue Indian priest for sexual harassment

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Jeyapaul who served as a priest in Crookston township of Minnesota in 2004 and 2005 was arrested in India in 2012 and extradited to the US on charges of sexually abusing two girls in a congregation.

Dravid backs Sehwag, Zaheer and Gambhir to return to Indian team

Dravid backs Sehwag, Zaheer and Gambhir to return to Indian team

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Former India captain Rahul Dravid on Tuesday backed out-of-favour players like Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir who have been included in the India 'A' squad against visiting West Indies 'A' to get back to form and return to the Indian Test team.

Gandhi's letter accusing son of rape up for sale in UK

Gandhi's letter accusing son of rape up for sale in UK

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Three explosive letters that highlight Mahatma Gandhi's deep concerns over the behaviour of his eldest son, Harilal, will go under the hammer at an auction in England next week.

Questions about the swearing-in

Questions about the swearing-in

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'There was no need for opting for such an elaborately and expensively organised spectacle,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

American desis cheer for India

American desis cheer for India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The largest parade to date, the festivities included marching bands, over 20 floats and dozens of walking groups. The over a mile parade route was filled with spectators, in many instances three and four rows deep.

Clarke hails Harris as one of the best

Clarke hails Harris as one of the best

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Test captain Michael Clarke labelled Ryan Harris 'as good as anyone who has played for Australia' after the fast bowler announced his retirement on Saturday because of injury.

O'Keefe akin to reliable Korean car, says Panesar

O'Keefe akin to reliable Korean car, says Panesar

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

In motoring parlance, Australia spinner Steve O'Keefe is more reliable Korean car than prestige vehicle but his "happy" mental state makes him a great addition to the team garage, according to former England bowler Monty Panesar.

Here's what Indian women need to do ahead of Pak clash

Here's what Indian women need to do ahead of Pak clash

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

India women cricket team's skipper Mithali Raj has called on her side to improve their fielding, especially catching, ahead of their much-anticipated clash against arch-rival Pakistan in the ICC Women's World Cup at County Ground, Derby, on Sunday.

Women's WC: Mandhana, Raj guide India to victory over England

Women's WC: Mandhana, Raj guide India to victory over England

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

India women's cricket team launched their campaign at the ICC Women's World Cup with a comfortable 35-run win over England, riding on superb batting display by the top-order, hin Derby, on Saturday.

Meet the mason who was praised by PM Modi for building toilets for free

Meet the mason who was praised by PM Modi for building toilets for free

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Dileep has made 100 toilets without charging any money in his Bhojpura village.

The ODDEST moments of 2018

The ODDEST moments of 2018

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

These 22 bizarre photos are perfect examples of the weird and sometimes hilarious world we live in.

No ultimatum over Pietersen, says England captain Cook

No ultimatum over Pietersen, says England captain Cook

Rediff.com20 May 2015

English cricket's reputation has taken a "hammering" over the last 18 months but better times lie in wait following some big changes, captain Alastair Cook said on Wednesday.

Chris Rogers set to retire after Ashes

Chris Rogers set to retire after Ashes

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Australia Test opener Chris Rogers appears set to retire from international cricket after the upcoming Ashes series in England.

The secret of Kings XI Punjab's last minute bid for Gayle

The secret of Kings XI Punjab's last minute bid for Gayle

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia revealed that the team almost lost the destructive opener at the auction, thinking it had run out of cash.

Trott quits international cricket after West Indies flop show

Trott quits international cricket after West Indies flop show

Rediff.com5 May 2015

England batsman Jonathan Trott on Monday announced his retirement from international cricket following his poor showing with the bat in the recently-concluded Test series against the West Indies.

Playing in India is always a challenge: Taylor

Playing in India is always a challenge: Taylor

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

'India are just a very good team and it is hard to beat them at home'

Judging controversy hits world boxing championships

Judging controversy hits world boxing championships

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) said it will review the incident.

Man who chased down Texas church shooter hailed as hero

Man who chased down Texas church shooter hailed as hero

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Johnnie Langendorff pursued the heavily armed gunman in a high-speed car chase after the deadly attack, preventing more casualties.

5 talking points: England vs New Zealand

5 talking points: England vs New Zealand

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Hosts England lock horns with New Zealand at the Riverside with both sides knowing that victory would secure their passage.

New BCCI boss Thakur and Ganguly make some tough decisions

New BCCI boss Thakur and Ganguly make some tough decisions

Rediff.com29 May 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's technical committee, headed by former India captain Sourav Ganguly, decided to have all Ranji matches from the coming season at neutral venues while inter-zonal system of the Duleep Trophy will be replaced.

Taimur Pataudi's glorious cricket heritage

Taimur Pataudi's glorious cricket heritage

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

His great grandfather played Test cricket for both England and India. His grandfather was arguably the most charismatic captain India has had.

Nothing wrong with my technique, says Pujara

Nothing wrong with my technique, says Pujara

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

India 'A' captain Cheteshwar Pujara asserted that there are no technical flaws in his game and his stint with English county side Yorkshire has prepared him mentally for the demands of the modern day cricket.

Modi's friend Abe may easily win Japan's election

Modi's friend Abe may easily win Japan's election

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

'What lies at the core of Abe's stance is Japan's crisis management ability amid the increasingly tense North Korean situation,' says Rajaram Panda.

Indian goes missing from daughter's wedding in LA

Indian goes missing from daughter's wedding in LA

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

A 55-year-old Indian man, who was on a visit to the United States to attend his daughter's marriage, has gone missing, prompting authorities to launch a massive search operation.

China wants different American President: Mike Pence

China wants different American President: Mike Pence

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Pence accused the Chinese government of orchestrating an aggressive military, economic and political campaign to expand its influence inside the US and across the world.

Short boundaries: Munro gets NZ call-up; Chigumbura quits Zim captaincy

Short boundaries: Munro gets NZ call-up; Chigumbura quits Zim captaincy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

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Need 'solid evidence' to back Azhar ban: China

Need 'solid evidence' to back Azhar ban: China

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

On India's entry into the NSG, he said, "We have said many times this is a multilateral issue."

Cricket Buzz: Australia's Warner, Smith dominant on club return

Cricket Buzz: Australia's Warner, Smith dominant on club return

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

The 29-year-old, who got married this week, received a warm welcome from an unusually large crowd at the Glenn McGrath Oval and looked his usual twitchy self at the crease as he rattled off a half century in 62 balls.

Sports Shorts: 'Jaspal was best candidate for Dronacharya'

Sports Shorts: 'Jaspal was best candidate for Dronacharya'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

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