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Kumble all set to play 100th Test

Kumble all set to play 100th Test

Rediff.com17 Dec 2005

When I interned with Ram Jethmalani

When I interned with Ram Jethmalani

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'I know his principles and his teachings will continue to guide me in the years to come,' says Tanvi Dubey, paying homage to her mentor Ram Jethmalani.

Afghanistan to send 17 female athletes to Asian Games

Afghanistan to send 17 female athletes to Asian Games

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Female sport in Afghanistan has been crushed since the Taliban took over from a Western-backed government in August 2021.

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'Vinesh you are a gold medalist of courage and morality.'

Dravid, not Sachin, is greatest Indian Test batsman

Dravid, not Sachin, is greatest Indian Test batsman

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'The Wall' won 52 per cent of the votes. Tendulkar had 48 per cent votes in his favour.

We Won't See The Likes Of Him Again

We Won't See The Likes Of Him Again

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

His legacy will endure through the countless lives he touched, the legal precedents he set, and the principles he upheld.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

PIX: Shastri, Engineer honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

PIX: Shastri, Engineer honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Ravi Shastri said that it was a touching moment for him to get bestowed with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.

Harmanpreet on challenges of upcoming home Tests

Harmanpreet on challenges of upcoming home Tests

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'Even in domestic cricket, we don't have red-ball cricket back home. So the challenge for us is to make yourself ready in such a short time.'

Coach predicts 3-4 more years of Ashwin's dominance

Coach predicts 3-4 more years of Ashwin's dominance

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Subramaniam has no reason to believe that the man would hang up his boots anytime soon.

Is Mayank Yadav already a World Cup contender?

Is Mayank Yadav already a World Cup contender?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Mayank is only two games old in the IPL but his name is already being discussed widely as a potential selection in India's squad for the T20 World Cup in the USA and Caribbean

'His journey exemplifies adaptability, grit'

'His journey exemplifies adaptability, grit'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

The southpaw hit a match-winning 57 as Australia successfully chased down 130 to beat Pakistan to claim the third Test by eight wickets, on Saturday, and take the series 3-0.

India will leave no stone unturned in hosting 2036 Olympics: Modi

India will leave no stone unturned in hosting 2036 Olympics: Modi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Prime minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that India will leave "no stone unturned" in its efforts to organise the 2036 Olympics as the government expressed a strong desire to host the biggest sporting event in the world.

Congratulate inspiring Mithali for adding another feather to her illustrious hat

Congratulate inspiring Mithali for adding another feather to her illustrious hat

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

As soon as she scored 34 runs, the Indian skipper became the leading run-getter in One-Day Internationals, going past England player Charlotte Edwards's record of 5992 ODI runs.

AIFF elections: Bhutia files fresh nomination but Chaubey front runner

AIFF elections: Bhutia files fresh nomination but Chaubey front runner

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

'I have filed my nomination for AIFF president's post and I feel I am the right person for the job'

IPL 2024: Last Dance for Dhoni & Co?

IPL 2024: Last Dance for Dhoni & Co?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

As the new season approaches, whispers of retirement surround some of the league's most beloved veterans.

'Time flies, doesn't it?' Hitman completes Sweet 16

'Time flies, doesn't it?' Hitman completes Sweet 16

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

There is something about 16 that has a lingering sweet aftertaste. Ask Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who completed 16 summers as an international cricketer!

17-year-old chess prodigy shocks Vishy Anand!

17-year-old chess prodigy shocks Vishy Anand!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Grand Chess Tour: Teenaged GM Gukesh defeats idol Anand in Rapid segment

Is this the end of the road for Yuvraj? Tell us!

Is this the end of the road for Yuvraj? Tell us!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

After a 50 against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy opener, Yuvraj did nothing notable -- his last seven ODI innings fetched him only 162 runs.

Carlsen's health battle vs Praggnanandhaa's mastery

Carlsen's health battle vs Praggnanandhaa's mastery

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The conclusive champion of this tournament is set to be determined on Thursday.

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

ICC Hall of Famer and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting feels that batter Cameron Bancroft is leading the race to succeed David Warner and Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia's Test batting.

Football Briefs: Pique announces end of international career

Football Briefs: Pique announces end of international career

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Dunith Wellalage sets records ablaze with magical spell

Dunith Wellalage sets records ablaze with magical spell

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

With five-for, Wellalage lives up to expectations

Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh finishes 5th, Anand tied 7th

Grand Chess Tour: Gukesh finishes 5th, Anand tied 7th

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Young Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh finished fifth while his illustrious compatriot Viswanathan Anand could only manage a tied seventh place in the third leg of the 2023 SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz chess tournament.

Dravid taught me there is life beyond cricket: Pujara

Dravid taught me there is life beyond cricket: Pujara

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'I cannot say in one line what Rahul bhai means to me. He has always been an inspiration, and will remain one'

India's batting great Sehwag retires from international cricket

India's batting great Sehwag retires from international cricket

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

The right-handed opener is regarded as one of the greats of Indian cricket and was one of their biggest match-winners, especially in Test cricket, where he scored 8,586 runs in 104 matches, with a strike rate of 82.23 and an average of 49.34, with 23 centuries, including two triple hundreds.

UAE T20 League: Reliance, KKR, GMR, Adani team owners

UAE T20 League: Reliance, KKR, GMR, Adani team owners

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The Emirates Cricket Board will conduct the inaugural International League T20 from January 6 to February 12, 2023, with three IPL franchises owning outfits in the six-team league.

'Future of Indian cuisine is in safe hands'

'Future of Indian cuisine is in safe hands'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Don't be scared of the people who are trying to make a fool of you, those people who trying to pull you down...it is their insecurities that make them behave the way they do.'

Dutee Chand to challenge four-year NADA ban

Dutee Chand to challenge four-year NADA ban

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Dutee Chand had claimed before NADA's Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) that it was a case of "unintentional consumption".

Throwback: 13 years ago Kumble scored his only ton

Throwback: 13 years ago Kumble scored his only ton

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

In 2007, Kumble achieved the feat in the final Test of the three-match series against England.

Virender Sehwag hints at retirement from international cricket, then denies

Virender Sehwag hints at retirement from international cricket, then denies

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Virender Sehwag has announced his international retirement. The batsman made the announcement in Dubai on Monday, ahead of joining the Masters Champions League.

Dhoni knows best when he should retire: Dhawan

Dhoni knows best when he should retire: Dhawan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

The decision to call time on his illustrious international career is Mahendra Singh Dhoni's sole prerogative, as he knows a thing or two about taking important decisions, feels senior opener Shikhar Dhawan.

Pakistan unleash 'slinger' Zaman Khan

Pakistan unleash 'slinger' Zaman Khan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The endless chain of fast bowlers that Pakistan has produced over the years has been the envy point of other cricketing nations. Zaman Khan is the latest to join that illustrious line.

Heartwarming moment: Jhulan gets guard of honour

Heartwarming moment: Jhulan gets guard of honour

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Jhulan will end her glorious, two-decade career as women's cricket's highest wicket-taker.

Sunil Chhetri's emotional journey: From football star to doting dad

Sunil Chhetri's emotional journey: From football star to doting dad

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Chhetri and his wife Sonam Bhattacharya were blessed with their son Dhruv in August. Chhetri said that has changed his perspective on life.

Dravid does not get enough credit for captaincy: Gambhir

Dravid does not get enough credit for captaincy: Gambhir

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Former opener Gautam Gambhir believes that batting great Rahul Dravid is the country's most "under-rated" captain, who never got enough credit for his contribution to the game in India despite making an impact comparable to only Sachin Tendulkar. Dravid captained India in 79 ODIs, winning 42 of them, which includes the world record of 14 successive wins while chasing. The 47-year-old also led India's Test team to some impressive results in away series in West Indies, South Africa, Bangladesh and England.

25 years ago...Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut

25 years ago...Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Having made his Test debut on November 15, 1989, Sachin Tendulkar went on to dominate the cricketing world in the next two deacdes, etched his name repeatedly in the record books and left behind a lasting legacy.

Malinga doubtful for Lanka's World T20 opener

Malinga doubtful for Lanka's World T20 opener

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga, who has not yet recovered fully from his left knee injury, is in doubt to play his side's opening World T20 match against Afghanistan on Thursday.

'Sardar inspired an entire generation of youngsters with his performances'

'Sardar inspired an entire generation of youngsters with his performances'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

As stalwart midfielder Sardar Singh called time on his illustrious International career, Hockey India on Friday congratulated the 32-year-old Khel Ratna awardee on his long-serving career that spanned over 12 years.

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'I think my first obsessive, possessive and only half-requited -- as we would joke -- 'love' was Ivan. I saw him first slouching down the corridor of St Stephen's College nearly 50 years ago and was instantly smitten (as was everyone else around him).'