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Kolkata's Eden Gardens may get the nod for Tendulkar's 200th Test

Kolkata's Eden Gardens may get the nod for Tendulkar's 200th Test

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

The Tours and Fixtures committee of the BCCI, which will meet under chairmanship of Rajeev Shukla on October 3, is likely to award Tendulkar's historic 200th Test match against West Indies to Eden Gardens, Kolkata, while the 199th Test is likely to be awarded to Ahmedabad's Motera.

Rohit, Saha take big leaps in Test rankings; Ashwin still in top 3

Rohit, Saha take big leaps in Test rankings; Ashwin still in top 3

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

India's wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha and middle-order batsman Rohit Sharma have made significant gains and climbed up latest ICC Test rankings for batsmen.

KKR players doff hat to Gambhir, Nayar after title triumph

KKR players doff hat to Gambhir, Nayar after title triumph

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The likes of Andre Russell and Harshit Rana found it tough to describe the feeling of being IPL champions, even as they praised Nayar.

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Saturday's voting will mark the end to the marathon polling process that began on April 19 month and has already covered 486 Lok Sabha seats in 28 states and Union territories.

India's T20 WC Squad: Shivam vs Rinku, Gill vs Jaiswal shootout possible

India's T20 WC Squad: Shivam vs Rinku, Gill vs Jaiswal shootout possible

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The national selection committee is unlikely to blood any rookie IPL performer during the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas but a couple of tried-and-tested faces might have to brace up for disappointment when the squad is finalised by the end of this month.

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.

INTERESTING numbers from Colombo Test, Day 3

INTERESTING numbers from Colombo Test, Day 3

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

A 22 year old took the honours on Day 3.

Motera Test: Sourav thanks Modi, Shah

Motera Test: Sourav thanks Modi, Shah

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

'Hope to see full stands like last time. Under the leadership of Honble Prime minister @narendramodi Amit Shah @AmitShah ..'

KKR pacer Harshit gets Starc praise

KKR pacer Harshit gets Starc praise

Rediff.com27 May 2024

He mentioned that this year's IPL will help him in preparing for the T20 World Cup in West Indies starting June 1.

Mamata stable; doctors to conduct more tests

Mamata stable; doctors to conduct more tests

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Preliminary medical tests conducted on Banerjee late on Wednesday night detected severe bone injuries in her left ankle and foot, and injuries in her right shoulder, forearm and neck, they said.

How I should be rated as captain is up to you: Shreyas

How I should be rated as captain is up to you: Shreyas

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'About Gautam bhai, I feel he has got immense knowledge about how the game is played. He has won two titles previously with KKR, and his strategies have been spot-on in terms of what execution we have to make against the opposition.'

IPL Auction: Cummins didn't deserve Rs 20.5 crore price tag?

IPL Auction: Cummins didn't deserve Rs 20.5 crore price tag?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie has questioned Pat Cummins' massive IPL price tag.

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

NZ battle-ready for Tests before another quick turnaround

NZ battle-ready for Tests before another quick turnaround

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

With the win on Sunday, India won the three-match series 3-0 and Santner pointed out that New Zealand were good in patches and failed to get wickets upfront.

RT-PCR test pre-booking must at 6 airports for at-risk countries

RT-PCR test pre-booking must at 6 airports for at-risk countries

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Passengers coming from 'at-risk' countries to six major Indian airports have to compulsorily pre-book for the on-arrival RT-PCR test from December 20 onwards, the civil aviation ministry said on Tuesday.

Performance is my only currency: Virat Kohli

Performance is my only currency: Virat Kohli

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Virat Kohli says he doesn't need either approval or assurance from anyone on his capability.

Day-Night Tests: All the Numbers!

Day-Night Tests: All the Numbers!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

The second Test between India and Bangladesh at Kolkata's Eden Gardens will be the first day-night Test on Indian soil, making India the seventh country to host a day-night Test.

Frontline Relive Pandemic Nightmare

Frontline Relive Pandemic Nightmare

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Battling the virus, enduring separation from loved ones, and working extended hours became part of the job.

Rampaging SRH eye another run-fest against bottom-placed RCB

Rampaging SRH eye another run-fest against bottom-placed RCB

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to unleash their brute batting power on struggling Royal Challengers Bengaluru when the two teams face off in their return-leg fixture of the IPL in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Kohli's 100th Test: Mohali to allow 50 percent crowd

Kohli's 100th Test: Mohali to allow 50 percent crowd

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

PCA treasurer RP Singla said that crowd would be allowed at 50 per cent capacity of the stadium during the Test match.

Sams joins RCB bubble after negative COVID test

Sams joins RCB bubble after negative COVID test

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The Australian is the second RCB player who has recovered after contracting the virus.

Chhetri bids adieu as India draw against Kuwait

Chhetri bids adieu as India draw against Kuwait

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Sunil Chhetri stirred up emotions in his final international outing but the Indian football team just could not rise to the occasion as it settled for a goalless draw against Kuwait.

'Ahmedabad to host pink ball Test against England'

'Ahmedabad to host pink ball Test against England'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Ganguly said the details will be worked out in the upcoming Annual General Meeting

From rejection to record: Starc's IPL journey revealed

From rejection to record: Starc's IPL journey revealed

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Starc's last outing in the IPL was with Royal Challengers Bangalore, the only he has represented in the competition till date.

Maha govt allows full house for India-NZ Test in Mumbai

Maha govt allows full house for India-NZ Test in Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Maharashtra government has given the go-ahead to Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to allow 100 per cent seating capacity for the upcoming India-New Zealand Test at the Wankhede Stadium, beginning December 3.

'IPL so big, cricket sometimes takes backseat'

'IPL so big, cricket sometimes takes backseat'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Ashwin spoke about his early days in the IPL and how the event exceeded all expectations.

England all-rounder Moeen retires from Test cricket

England all-rounder Moeen retires from Test cricket

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Moeen Ali said he was satisfied with his Test career and hoped it would inspire other British Muslims to play for England.

Not Bollywood, it's Chhole-bhature and unconditional love that pulls Brian Lara to India

Not Bollywood, it's Chhole-bhature and unconditional love that pulls Brian Lara to India

Rediff.com9 May 2024

A smiling face at every corner, adulation that reminds him of family and to top it all off, a spicy, delectable plate of 'chhole bhature'.

Veteran commentator Bhimani who called tied Test dies

Veteran commentator Bhimani who called tied Test dies

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Cricket commentator Kishore Bhimani was one of the most recognised English voices of the 1980s.

Ganguly can't hold back his joy as Kolkata turns pink

Ganguly can't hold back his joy as Kolkata turns pink

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

And proud BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly posted pictures from the city as landmarks were adorned in the bright hue.

'I accept I made a wrong gesture'

'I accept I made a wrong gesture'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

He also reacted to some media reports after the incident and said his reacting to a particular name were not true.

Numbers game: What makes the KKR-SRH showdown special

Numbers game: What makes the KKR-SRH showdown special

Rediff.com20 May 2024

A look at statistics and aspects which have made SRH's 2024 season such a memorable one:

Chakravarthy, Warrier test positive as KKR vs RCB match postponed

Chakravarthy, Warrier test positive as KKR vs RCB match postponed

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Ahmedabad on Monday has been rescheduled after two KKR members test positive for COVID-19.

Middle-order maverick, Shreyas turns 29!

Middle-order maverick, Shreyas turns 29!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Iyer smashed 530 runs at an average of 66.25 in 11 innings and a strike rate of over 113. He scored two centuries and three fifties, with the best score of 128*. He ended up as the seventh-highest run-scorer in his debut tournament.

Ashwin becomes No. 1 ranked all-rounder in Test cricket

Ashwin becomes No. 1 ranked all-rounder in Test cricket

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

India's Ravichandran Ashwin has jumped to the number one position in the ICC Player Rankings for Test all-rounders by virtue of his stellar show in the recently-concluded first Test against the West Indies at Kolkata.

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

NEET is a court-ordered examination, supposedly aimed at meritocracy. However, over the past years when the incumbent Narendra Modi government at the Centre began implementing it, it took on political and casteist colours, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Rs 24.75 cr bid was beyond my wildest dreams'

'Rs 24.75 cr bid was beyond my wildest dreams'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

It was a shock, price tag will bring some pressure: Mitchell Starc

'What is need to have clarity on Rohit right now?'

'What is need to have clarity on Rohit right now?'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Hardik likely to return for Afghanistan T20Is next month and Dravid's contract to be discussed after South Africa tour, BCCI secretary Jay Shah told media on Saturday.

IPL Opener: Dhoni's CSK defends title vs Kohli's RCB

IPL Opener: Dhoni's CSK defends title vs Kohli's RCB

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Chennai Super Kings will launch their Indian Premier League (IPL) title defence against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday