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Statistical highlights, second Test

Statistical highlights, second Test

Rediff.com17 Jun 2006

Ranveer begins his World Cup journey

Ranveer begins his World Cup journey

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Are you looking forward to '83?

Jaiswal outdoes Sehwag, creates Test history

Jaiswal outdoes Sehwag, creates Test history

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the show with a blistering half-century, surpassing the legendary Virender Sehwag's record for the fastest Test fifty by an Indian batter.

What Do Jaiswal, Gavaskar Have In Common?

What Do Jaiswal, Gavaskar Have In Common?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal joined the legendary Sunil Gavaskar as the only two Indian batters to score more than 700 runs in a bilateral Test series.

MI-GT: Ranveer Cranks Up The Volume

MI-GT: Ranveer Cranks Up The Volume

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The actor, who essayed the character of Kapil Dev with aplomb in the film '83, was his fun, OTT self in the stands.

Dhoni captain but no place for Kohli in Wisden's all-time India XI

Dhoni captain but no place for Kohli in Wisden's all-time India XI

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been named the captain of the all-time India Test XI chosen by cricket magazine Wisden. The celebrated team has been picked ahead of India's 500th Test which will be played against New Zealand in Kanpur from Thursday. The openers in the side are Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag, followed by Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, all-rounder Kapil Dev and Dhoni the wicket-keeper batsman.

When Suresh Gopi Met The Queen

When Suresh Gopi Met The Queen

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'I had the great honor of meeting her back in 2017 at Buckingham Palace. Rest in peace Your Majesty.'

What Makes Deepika So DAZZLING!

What Makes Deepika So DAZZLING!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Meet Anurag Kashyap's 'two pillars'...Mohanlal gets into Lucifer mode again...Kapil Sharma in his 'little world'...

Big Bang Moment: '83 promises FIREWORKS

Big Bang Moment: '83 promises FIREWORKS

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Like India's '83 World Cup campaign itself, the movie looks like a rollicking ride, notes Deepti Patwardhan.

'Watching Tendulkar excel against spin convinced me'

'Watching Tendulkar excel against spin convinced me'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Watching a young Sachin Tendulkar excelling against spinners Arshad Ayub and Venkatapathy Raju on a rank-turner in a Ranji Trophy match convinced him about the bright future of his junior teammate, recalled former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar.

Bumrah ready to guide India's novice pace attack

Bumrah ready to guide India's novice pace attack

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Bumrah became the fastest Indian pacer to pick 150+ wickets in long-format cricket during the second day of the India-England Test match in Visakhapatnam.

Kapil hails current Indian pace attack

Kapil hails current Indian pace attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev, on Wednesday, hailed the current Indian pace attack's performance in the Test series in Australia and termed it 'unbelievable'.

June 25, 1983: When the Cup came home

June 25, 1983: When the Cup came home

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

On this day in the year 1983, India lifted their first ever Cricket World Cup title, defeating West Indies by 43 runs at Lord's.

Chepauk's new avatar: A pacer's paradise

Chepauk's new avatar: A pacer's paradise

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The new red-soil pitch at Chepauk perfectly aligned with Indian team's vision to give more practice to their pacers ahead of the all-important tour to Australia.

We are not carrying baggage from New Zealand series: Bumrah

We are not carrying baggage from New Zealand series: Bumrah

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Bumrah also said that the team has finalised its playing XI although he will reveal it only at the toss.

Who should decide Dhoni's future?

Who should decide Dhoni's future?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

Veteran cricketer Kapil Dev, on Saturday, said the topic of wicketkeeper-batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni's future in T20s is better left to the selectors.

India's openers need to fire against South Africa, says Kapil

India's openers need to fire against South Africa, says Kapil

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev feels that India's top-order batsmen need to take more responsibility against South Africa.

Need Bumrah more as bowler than as a captain: Dravid

Need Bumrah more as bowler than as a captain: Dravid

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

England have been in sensational form under new red-ball coach Brendon McCullum. The Ben Stokes-led side are coming off a 3-0 Test series win over New Zealand.

1983 World Cup landmark event in my life: Tendulkar

1983 World Cup landmark event in my life: Tendulkar

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar said India's 1983 World Cup triumph was a 'landmark event' in his life. India had defeated the mighty West Indies by 43 runs at Lord's to claim their first-ever World Cup title.

Fans Pan Gambhir For Double Standards

Fans Pan Gambhir For Double Standards

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Gautam Gambhir came under fire from the fans after he promoted the fantasy cricket app Real11 on his social media accounts.

'Bumrah doesn't go cold, he's a mighty guy'

'Bumrah doesn't go cold, he's a mighty guy'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Following India's win over South Africa in the second Test which lasted for barely two days, former Indian opener Aakash Chopra heaped praises on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for his six-wicket haul.

When Sachin Met A Fan Named Ranveer

When Sachin Met A Fan Named Ranveer

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

'Found this picture of ours... Any guesses when this was clicked?'

Signature row hits bid to oust HC judge over 'hate speech'

Signature row hits bid to oust HC judge over 'hate speech'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The Rajya Sabha secretariat has verified the signatures of 44 of the 55 MPs who had signed a notice to bring a motion for the removal of Allahabad high court Judge Shekhar Yadav over his 'hate speech' even as Kapil Sibal and nine others were yet to verify their signatures.

India's 10 Costliest Weddings

India's 10 Costliest Weddings

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The estimated costs of these weddings start from Rs 100 crore and go up to Rs 700 crore.

Cong reprimands spokesperson for 'fat Rohit Sharma' post

Cong reprimands spokesperson for 'fat Rohit Sharma' post

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

In her now-deleted post, Mohamed said Sharma is "fat for a sportsman". "Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had!" she said.

June 25, 1983: When India Conquered the World

June 25, 1983: When India Conquered the World

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

A triumph that will stand the test of eternity!

Rangaswamy asked to depose before BCCI Ethics Officer

Rangaswamy asked to depose before BCCI Ethics Officer

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Kapilc Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shantha Rangaswamy have been questioned for conflict of interest.

'Dhoni could have played 100 Tests...but has done a good thing'

'Dhoni could have played 100 Tests...but has done a good thing'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Saluting his decision to retire from Test cricket, former India captain Kapil Dev has said Mahendra Singh Dhoni has given everybody, including the chair-greedy administrators, a food for thought with his bold step.

'They think they know everything'

'They think they know everything'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'Sometimes too much money comes, arrogance comes.'

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

We take a look at 10 recent awe-inspiring prosthetic aesthetics that actors have rocked for their respective roles in films.

Why Wasn't Arshdeep Picked For Australia?

Why Wasn't Arshdeep Picked For Australia?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Having a left-arm quick of Singh's calibre gives the bowling attack the much-needed heft and variety. It's like having another bow in Team India's quiver, notes Vishal Menon.

Why Do Bowlers Rarely Become Captains?

Why Do Bowlers Rarely Become Captains?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

One of the reasons why bowlers are rarely considered captains is because they are more susceptible to injuries than batters, argues Vishal Menon.

'There are a lot of good things that sir taught me'

'There are a lot of good things that sir taught me'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Yuvraj, Azhar pay tribute to Bishan Singh Bedi

Pant has to keep on getting runs and prove everybody wrong: Kapil

Pant has to keep on getting runs and prove everybody wrong: Kapil

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

It is the job of a talented cricketer like Rishabh Pant to prove his detractors wrong, legendary India all-rounder Kapil Dev said. Recently, Pant has found himself at the receiving end of criticism for his inconsistency with the gloves and the bat and has lost his place in the Indian team.

Here's what Ganguly has to say on Eden track...

Here's what Ganguly has to say on Eden track...

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Sourav Ganguly, on Tuesday, inspected the pitch that will play host to the first India-Sri Lanka Test and insisted that the track will produce a good contest.

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Despite the challenging build-up, Gambhir said he is "extremely confident" of retaining the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The players will hope to be as confident as they prepare for the fight to keep their World Test Final chances alive.

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.

Kevin O'Brien 'upset' over snub by IPL franchises

Kevin O'Brien 'upset' over snub by IPL franchises

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Ireland's dashing all-rounder Kevin O'Brien says he was disappointed at not being picked by any of the franchises at the auction for the fifth edition of the IPL.

'Gavaskar Wasn't The Best Captain'

'Gavaskar Wasn't The Best Captain'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Shashi Tharoor's remark was a dilution of the points he made in the Weekly cover story, where he denounced Sunny's captaincy in more vivid terms.

Kohli didn't influence Shastri's selection, says Kapil

Kohli didn't influence Shastri's selection, says Kapil

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

'We didn't ask anyone for their views, because there was no scope for it'