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'I could have been India's best all-rounder'

'I could have been India's best all-rounder'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'The physio told me I might have a problem walking in the future because of the back injury and that I need to stop playing cricket.' 'But I was very keen that I kept playing.' 'I told him just get me pain free and I will make a comeback.' 'And I did exactly that.'

Yadav describes maiden India call-up in one word!

Yadav describes maiden India call-up in one word!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

'The feeling is surreal,' tweeted Surya

Can Punjab Kings lay their hands on elusive IPL trophy?

Can Punjab Kings lay their hands on elusive IPL trophy?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Punjab Kings have under-performed since IPL's inception, reaching the final only once in 14 attempts.

74th I-Day: How Indians celebrated

74th I-Day: How Indians celebrated

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

A look at the celebration of the 74th Independence Day.

Cong 'exposes' BJP's 'links with terrorists'; slams 'fake nationalism'

Cong 'exposes' BJP's 'links with terrorists'; slams 'fake nationalism'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The brutal killing of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Rajasthan's Udaipur was a "terrorist incident", he said, alleging that Riyaz Attari, one of the main accused, was a BJP member since 2019.

'No Indian captain has achieved what Dhoni has'

'No Indian captain has achieved what Dhoni has'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'Dhoni was a very shrewd captain in terms of his out of the box thinking and getting the work done.'

Indian athletes Babu, Thodi banned for breach of 'no-needles' policy

Indian athletes Babu, Thodi banned for breach of 'no-needles' policy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Indian triple jumper Rakesh Babu and race walker Irfan Kolothum Thodi have been banned from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and ordered to return home after breaches of the 'no-needles' policy, the Commonwealth Games Federation said on Friday.

Curbs further eased in J-K; life slowly returning to normal

Curbs further eased in J-K; life slowly returning to normal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Mobile services and internet remained suspended for the 16th consecutive day, while landline telephone services in many areas also remained affected.

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

This is a huge honour for Tendulkar, who retired from international cricket eight years ago in 2013

India adds 44,658 new Covid cases, 496 deaths

India adds 44,658 new Covid cases, 496 deaths

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The active cases comprise 1.03 per cent of the total infections while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.63 per cent, the ministry said.

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Yuvraj, Zaheer steal the limelight at Poorna Patel's sangeet

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Yuvraj, Zaheer steal the limelight at Poorna Patel's sangeet

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

It turned out to be a starry affair as some of India's top current and former cricketers attended former union civil aviation minister Praful Patel's daughter Poorna's sangeet ceremony in Mumbai on Thursday.

UAE-based coach banned for 10 years for 'approaching' Sarfaraz

UAE-based coach banned for 10 years for 'approaching' Sarfaraz

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The International Cricket Council said it had banned United Arab Emirates-based coach Irfan Ansari from all cricket for 10 years after he was found guilty of corruption.

PIX: Whose bowling action is Kohli imitating?

PIX: Whose bowling action is Kohli imitating?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

India captain Virat Kohli was in a jovial mood ahead of the second T20 International as he was seen imitating Harbhajan Singh's bowling action much to the amusement of the former India off-spinner, who was also present, in Indore on Tuesday.

Kashmir Valley cut off due to heavy snowfall

Kashmir Valley cut off due to heavy snowfall

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The snowfall has set in cold wave like conditions in the Valley as electricity supply in many areas was snapped as a precautionary measure, they said, adding that dewatering pumps were made operational in the city to avoid waterlogging.

Saliva ban major handicap for pace bowlers: Pathan

Saliva ban major handicap for pace bowlers: Pathan

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Former India pacer Irfan Pathan reckons that the ban on using saliva for shining the ball is a significant blow to bowlers and authorities should ensure preparation of bowling-friendly Test wickets to prevent complete domination of the game by the batsmen. The ICC cricket committee, led by former India captain Anil Kumble, has recommended a ban on use of saliva as an interim measure to combat the coronavirus threat.

Curbs, Kashmir shutdown persist on Day 57

Curbs, Kashmir shutdown persist on Day 57

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Main markets and other business establishments across the Valley remained shut and public transport was off the roads.

Terrorists kicked away 18-month-old girl before killing J-K cop

Terrorists kicked away 18-month-old girl before killing J-K cop

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

As the terrorists reached their house in Hariparigam village in Awantipora around 10:30 pm, Ahmed's daughter-in-law placed her 18-month-old daughter at the feet of the terrorists pleading them to spare the family.

Test for TB if cough persists: Govt's revised Covid guidelines

Test for TB if cough persists: Govt's revised Covid guidelines

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory therapy, such as steroids, can have the risk of secondary infection like invasive mucormycosis, when used too early, at higher dose or for longer than required, they highlighted.

PICS: How the Pathan brothers celebrated Eid

PICS: How the Pathan brothers celebrated Eid

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Pathan brothers Irfan and Yusuf are the two most famous cricketers from Vadodara. The Pathans celebrated Eid on Thursday and wished their fans by posting pictures on social media. In the above picture the two brothers are seen with their father.

'Shocked by Kohli's sudden decision to step down'

'Shocked by Kohli's sudden decision to step down'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

The reactions to Virat Kohli stepping down as the captain of the Indian Test team after seven years on Saturday.

Rahane steers clear of Wasim Jaffer controversy

Rahane steers clear of Wasim Jaffer controversy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Ajinkya Rahane steered clear of the controversy surrounding domestic stalwart and his former Mumbai teammate Wasim Jaffer

Happy Diwali! Don't burst crackers!

Happy Diwali! Don't burst crackers!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Virat Kohli wished India on Diwali and urged Indians not to burst crackers to celebrate the Festival of Lights.

Tasnim Mir is first Indian girl ranked BWF No.1 junior

Tasnim Mir is first Indian girl ranked BWF No.1 junior

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The 16-year-old from Gujarat was rewarded for last year's stellar run, which saw her win titles in three junior international tournaments. It enabled her rise three places and take the top position in the BWF junior rankings.

Scared, but not leaving Kashmir as people are kind: Migrant workers

Scared, but not leaving Kashmir as people are kind: Migrant workers

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

"Darr to lagta hai par bhook say zyada darr lagta hai (I am scared but I fear hunger more than death)," he said as he pointed to his kids adding "back home we won't be able to find two square meals".

Imran Khan is a Pak 'military puppet': Dissidents

Imran Khan is a Pak 'military puppet': Dissidents

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

'The narrative of patriotism has been framed around the army and competing worldviews about Pakistan and those who do not fit the army's parameters are ostracised as rebellious, treasonous, and even blasphemous'

Delegation of EU MPs in Kashmir to assess ground situation

Delegation of EU MPs in Kashmir to assess ground situation

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The team originally comprised 27 parliamentarians, mostly from extreme right or right wing parties, but four did not travel to Kashmir and have reportedly returned to their respective countries, officials said.

Harbhajan Singh's AWESOME Records

Harbhajan Singh's AWESOME Records

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Harbhajan Singh is the first Indian to take a Test hat-trick. He achieved this feat while playing against Australia at Kolkata in March 2001 by dismissing Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne.

Kozhikode crash: From Virat to Sachin, sports fraternity express shock

Kozhikode crash: From Virat to Sachin, sports fraternity express shock

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Praying for those affected by the aircraft accident in Kozhikode, said Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli

'Bhajji, always loved your aggression on the field'

'Bhajji, always loved your aggression on the field'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Former players including Sachin Tendukar, VVS Laxman, and current players like Yuzvendra Chahal and Mayank Agarwal paid tribute to Harbhajan Singh, who retired from cricket.

Cold wave intensifies in Kashmir; Leh shivers at minus 17.1 Celsius

Cold wave intensifies in Kashmir; Leh shivers at minus 17.1 Celsius

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Leh in Ladakh region recorded the lowest temperature this winter as mercury plummeted to minus 17.1 degree Celsius on Tuesday night, a meteorological department official said.

Davinder Singh, 4 others sent to 15-day NIA custody

Davinder Singh, 4 others sent to 15-day NIA custody

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The suspended officer was produced in the special NIA court along with the two terrorists, who he was helping travel out of Jammu and Kashmir, and their two associates.

Jayasuriya, Yusuf to join Tendulkar, Sehwag in Road Safety World Series

Jayasuriya, Yusuf to join Tendulkar, Sehwag in Road Safety World Series

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Former India cricketers Yusuf Pathan, Naman Ojha and R Vinay Kumar, all of whom recently announced their retirements, will feature in the India Legends team in the Road Safety World Series starting in Raipur on March 5.

Stadium intruder 'Jarvo69' banned for life from Headingley

Stadium intruder 'Jarvo69' banned for life from Headingley

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

YouTuber Daniel Jarvis aka 'Jarvo69', who intruded into the field of play during the third Test at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds and the previous match at Lord's, has been banned for life on charges of security breach.

Cleric funded by ISI held for religious conversion: UP police

Cleric funded by ISI held for religious conversion: UP police

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui was arrested by the ATS, which is probing the racket, at around 9 pm on Tuesday from Meerut, Additional Director General (ADG), Law and Order, Prashant Kumar said.

Pathan says fast bowlers have to be careful on resumption

Pathan says fast bowlers have to be careful on resumption

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

'Going forward, they might need 4-6 weeks to get going themselves. It's a tough job and if you are bowling 140-150 kmph, running about 25 yards to bowl one ball at a time and then keep bowling for a few overs.'

You'll hit COVID-19 for a six: Akram wishes Sachin

You'll hit COVID-19 for a six: Akram wishes Sachin

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Wasim Akram wished Sachin Tendulkar a speedy recovery after the latter was shifted to the hospital, days after testing positive for coronavirus.

'Online attack on Shami shocking; we stand by him'

'Online attack on Shami shocking; we stand by him'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Former and current players, including Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh, on Monday extended their support to pacer Mohammad Shami, who was subjected to a fierce online attack following the Indian team's first-ever loss to Pakistan in World Cup history.

A Day of Magical Records at the Oval

A Day of Magical Records at the Oval

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Rajneesh Gupta lists all the important numbers from Day 5 of the 4th Test at the Oval.

CWG: AFI constitutes inquiry committee to probe athletes' ouster

CWG: AFI constitutes inquiry committee to probe athletes' ouster

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The names of AFI's Chief Mefical Officer Arun Mendiratta and national chief coach Bahadur Singh, who has not gone to Gold Coast, are being considered for the panel.

Srinagar's Jamia Masjid opens for 1st time since Aug 5

Srinagar's Jamia Masjid opens for 1st time since Aug 5

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Congregational prayers were held on Wednesday at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar for the first time since the Centre abrogated certain provisions of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into two Union territories.