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ICC rates Motera Test pitch 'average'

ICC rates Motera Test pitch 'average'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

A substandard pitch could have attracted sanctions for the refurbished Narendra Modi Stadium.

In a first, over 150 inmates of mental health centre cast votes

In a first, over 150 inmates of mental health centre cast votes

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

The exercise to add the inmates' names to the electoral roll was initiated in February this year.

Indian soccer: Bengaluru FC keep pace with top guns

Indian soccer: Bengaluru FC keep pace with top guns

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

All the results from the I-League and ISL matches played on Thursday

Rahane provides insight into 4th Test pitch

Rahane provides insight into 4th Test pitch

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

'The pitch looks pretty similar, I do not know how it is going to play, we have to wait and see'

UAE to host remainder of IPL 2021, BCCI confirms

UAE to host remainder of IPL 2021, BCCI confirms

Rediff.com29 May 2021

In a statement by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, 'the move was made considering the monsoon season in India in the months of September-October this year'.

With match evenly poised, England hoping to rein in Pant

With match evenly poised, England hoping to rein in Pant

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'I think anything over 220-230 is going to be pretty difficult, but not impossible obviously. It won't be easy.'

Some politicians turn up at Seshan's final journey

Some politicians turn up at Seshan's final journey

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The DMK's Stalin, TN Minister D Jayakumar, the BJP's Pon Radhakrishnan... A clutch from the political class pay tribute to T N Seshan on his last journey. A Ganesh Nadar reports.

BCCI keen on IPL games in Mumbai despite COVID surge

BCCI keen on IPL games in Mumbai despite COVID surge

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Wankhede is set to host 10 IPL games this season from April 10-25. The first match at the Mumbai stadium is slated to be played on April 10 between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings.

On sick leave, Abhinandan returns to squadron in J-K

On sick leave, Abhinandan returns to squadron in J-K

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Varthaman preferred to stay with his squadron in Srinagar than going to his family home in Chennai while on leave.

Did BCCI make a mistake by hosting IPL 2021 in India?

Did BCCI make a mistake by hosting IPL 2021 in India?

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Australia pacer Pat Cummins believes the IPL organisers, in hindsight, could have 'tweaked a few things' after deciding to host the league in India amidst a raging COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID scare in CSK: Raina pulls out of IPL; one more player tests positive

COVID scare in CSK: Raina pulls out of IPL; one more player tests positive

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Suresh Raina has pulled out of the Indian Premier League citing 'personal reasons', the franchise said on Saturday.

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

'LCH Outperformed Other Aircraft In Ladakh'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

All of India welcomes the Light Combat Helicopter into the Armed Forces arsenal and wishes it a safe tenure and happy shooting. May it rule the skies and ensure that the enemies are given a fitting reply when the need arises.

Hetmyer's understanding of Bravo's gameplan worked for DC

Hetmyer's understanding of Bravo's gameplan worked for DC

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Delhi Capitals senior off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin lavished praise on Hetmyer, saying that the swash-buckling West Indian has done well for the team this year and his efforts are recognised in the dressing room.

Star Performer: Buttler whips it up for Royals

Star Performer: Buttler whips it up for Royals

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Jos Buttler finished unbeaten on a whirlwind knock of 70 from 48 balls, which included seven fours and two sixes, to keep Royals's hopes of making it to the play-offs alive

Real Kashmir remain in I-League title hunt

Real Kashmir remain in I-League title hunt

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Chennai City FC, whom Real Kashmir had beaten twice this season, are leading the table with 30 points from 14 matches.

Real Kashmir to host first big sporting event in J&K since August

Real Kashmir to host first big sporting event in J&K since August

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Real Kashmir FC face defending champions Chennai City FC in their first I-League home match of the season on Thursday in the first big sporting event in the Kashmir Valley since it became a union territory. The abrogation of Article 370 and the ensuing lockdown in the valley in August had raised security concerns, but Real Kashmir have made elaborate arrangements since then, allaying the fears of the visiting teams.

Top Performer: AB blasts RCB to victory

Top Performer: AB blasts RCB to victory

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

If Maxwell brought RCB back in the contest, de Villiers literally batted KKR out of the match with his cracking 76 not out from 34 balls, hitting nine fours and three sixes.

'Pant can be better than Dhoni'

'Pant can be better than Dhoni'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel picked Rishabh Pant as the key player for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2021, while adding that the young left-hander is capable of winning matches on his own and can be better than former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Mentality of this Indian team like Australia in the 90s: Gough

Mentality of this Indian team like Australia in the 90s: Gough

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Former England pacer Darren Gough has compared the mentality of the current Indian side to the Australian outfit of the 1990s, saying Virat Kohli's men know how to 'get a team by the throat and win, win, win'.

IPL: Struggling KKR look to script turnaround against RCB

IPL: Struggling KKR look to script turnaround against RCB

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Enduring a forgettable outing in the first half of this year's IPL, two-time former champions Kolkata Knight Riders would look for reversal of fortunes when they resume their campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the second phase of T20 league in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

'Winning the IPL is not easy'

'Winning the IPL is not easy'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The players all appreciate -- we all appreciate -- the fact that despite the pandemic and the restrictions, because of all of this protocol that has been put in place, the IPL season is still happening.'

AB de Villiers sees a lot of himself in this Australian

AB de Villiers sees a lot of himself in this Australian

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

South African great AB de Villiers revealed that he sees a lot of himself in young Australian batsman Josh Philippe.

IPL PIX: Rayudu, du Plessis take CSK past Mumbai Indians

IPL PIX: Rayudu, du Plessis take CSK past Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Images from the IPL 2020 opener between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, in Abu Dhabi, on Saturday.

IPL title sponsorship: Dream11, Unacademy in contention

IPL title sponsorship: Dream11, Unacademy in contention

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Dream11 had been the IPL title sponsors for the 2020 edition, winning the rights for Rs 222 crore

India's highest and lowest Test score on Dec 19

India's highest and lowest Test score on Dec 19

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

On December 19, 2016, India, under Kohli, scored a mammoth 759 for 7 declared against England at the Chepauk in Chennai to eventually win the match by an innings and 75 runs.

Good Samaritans offer hope amid Covid crisis in India

Good Samaritans offer hope amid Covid crisis in India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Some people are shining through India's gravest health emergency by offering to run errands and home kitchens delivering meals to organisations and individuals stepping in to supply oxygen cylinders, oximeters

Our bowlers have shown us the way, says KKR skipper Morgan

Our bowlers have shown us the way, says KKR skipper Morgan

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan attributed the team's massive reversal in fortunes in the second leg of IPL-14 to his bowlers' aggressive approach.

England looked like startled rabbits in second innings: Hussain

England looked like startled rabbits in second innings: Hussain

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

England have lost their batting rhythm after playing on two difficult surfaces and looked like "startled rabbits" in the second innings of the third Test against India, according to former skipper Nasser Hussain.

Real Kashmir register first win of I-League season

Real Kashmir register first win of I-League season

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Real Kashmir scored their first victory of the ongoing I League season with a 2-1 defeat of the defending champion Chennai City.

Turning Point: Maxwell is RCB's saviour

Turning Point: Maxwell is RCB's saviour

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Glenn Maxwell hit his second half-century in a row to power Royal Challengers Bangalore to their best-ever start in the IPL.

Top Performers: Garg, Sharma shine for SRH

Top Performers: Garg, Sharma shine for SRH

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Hyderabad had got off not the best of starts, losing Jonny Bairstow, Manish Pandey and David Warner inside 11 overs.

KKR pace ace Cummins raring to go against Mumbai Indians

KKR pace ace Cummins raring to go against Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Pat Cummins says it's time to make amends for the team's opening match reversal when he leaked 49 runs from his four overs as KKR suffered a record 20th loss to Mumbai Indians.

The 1st 6 and other IPL firsts...

The 1st 6 and other IPL firsts...

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the 'Firsts' in IPLs so far...

'We are cooperating with govt, it should also help us'

'We are cooperating with govt, it should also help us'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How are Indians faring during the lockdown?

Ranji roundup: Krishna's six puts Karnataka in control

Ranji roundup: Krishna's six puts Karnataka in control

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

A roundup of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches on Friday.

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The DMK feels its genuine gestures have had no bearing on the governor's politico-administrative conduct, which is 'more political and politicised than administrative and Constitutional', observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

India sniff victory after Ashwin century flattens England

India sniff victory after Ashwin century flattens England

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Chasing a record 482 for an improbable victory, England endured a top order collapse to finish day three on 53-3, still 429 behind at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Phalke Award for Rajini is votes for Kamal?

Phalke Award for Rajini is votes for Kamal?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The very timing of the Phalke Award on Rajini now, days ahead of Tamil Nadu voting in the assembly election, may have taken away the seriousness and credibility attaching to the Centre's decision, making it sound every bit political, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Conman Chandrasekhar approached B-town actors, met models in Tihar: ED

Conman Chandrasekhar approached B-town actors, met models in Tihar: ED

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Pinky Irani alias Angel, 53, was arrested in this case by the agency in December last year. She was recently granted bail by a Delhi court.

'Swiggy is exploiting its delivery boys'

'Swiggy is exploiting its delivery boys'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

'They don't tell us what they take from customers. They don't tell customers what they give us.'