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Laxman to stay in Sri Lanka

Laxman to stay in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

India abandoned plans to replace the injured batsman, after it became clear that they will only be able to call up a second-string replacement.

'Kuchh toh log kahenge': Yuvi's take on Rohit-Kohli T20 return

'Kuchh toh log kahenge': Yuvi's take on Rohit-Kohli T20 return

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Yuvraj was not impressed with the hullabaloo around the move

World Cup: Agarkar to meet Dravid, Rohit in West Indies

World Cup: Agarkar to meet Dravid, Rohit in West Indies

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar is all set to travel to West Indies to meet head coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma to discuss the road map for the ODI World Cup.

Shivraj's 'Ram, Ram' post sparks speculation amid suspense over MP CM

Shivraj's 'Ram, Ram' post sparks speculation amid suspense over MP CM

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

The post, accompanied by Chouhan's picture with his palms brought together, sparked off speculation as "Ram Ram" is used both as a greeting as well as a parting message.

'Most beautiful part about Sara is...'

'Most beautiful part about Sara is...'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Sara, and her co-star Vicky Kaushal, could not stop grinning throughout the success party of their film, as they blew balloons, sang, cut cake and pulled each other's leg.

Laxman returns to top 10 in ICC rankings

Laxman returns to top 10 in ICC rankings

Rediff.com3 Jul 2011

Veteran Indian batsman VVS Laxman rose seven places to a career-best sixth in the ICC Rankings for Test batsmen after playing two crucial half centuries in the drawn match against the West Indies in Bridgetown.

Spotted: V V S Laxman in Hyderabad

Spotted: V V S Laxman in Hyderabad

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

Reader Bharath sent us this picture from Hyderabad.

Life Lessons You Can Learn from Ram

Life Lessons You Can Learn from Ram

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

A fascinating excerpt from Shantanu Gupta's book, Teachings from the Ramayana on Family & Life.

'Fearless cricket': The secret of Jaiswal's success!

'Fearless cricket': The secret of Jaiswal's success!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal said being 'fearless' while playing his natural game is his mantra for success.

PIX: Meet India's new captain and coach!

PIX: Meet India's new captain and coach!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Hardik will lead India in two match T20 Series beginning from Sunday.

Laxman pulls out from next Ranji match of Hyderabad

Laxman pulls out from next Ranji match of Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

VVS Laxman, who is recuperating from a back injury, has pulled out of Hyderabad's upcoming Ranji fixture against Bengal beginning at Eden Gardens from Saturday.

Kohli Overtakes Sehwag!

Kohli Overtakes Sehwag!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Virat Kohli is now the fifth highest run-scorer for India in Test cricket.

India are hot favourites for World Cup: Laxman

India are hot favourites for World Cup: Laxman

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Home conditions, crowd support and consistent performance of the past one and a half year make India the hot favourites in next month's cricket World Cup in the sub-continent, feels stylish Test batsman VVSLaxman.

Laxman inspires India to memorable win at Mohali

Laxman inspires India to memorable win at Mohali

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

VVS Laxman (73 not out) came back to haunt Australia and inspire India to a memorable win on day five of the opening test at Mohali on Tuesday. Chasing 216 to win, the home team reached their target with a wicket to spare.

'We are all taken aback at VVS Laxman's decision'

'We are all taken aback at VVS Laxman's decision'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Local hero VVS Laxman's retirement just ahead of the Test series against New Zealand beginning in Hyderabad on Thursday has lessened the general interest level among common people.

'India can't afford to lose Tendulkar, Dravid, Laxman in one go'

'India can't afford to lose Tendulkar, Dravid, Laxman in one go'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

Former New Zealand cricket great Richard Hadlee believes India should persist with the veteran trio of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and V V S Laxman for some more time.

Sachin returns, Laxman retained in squad for NZ Tests

Sachin returns, Laxman retained in squad for NZ Tests

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Sachin Tendulkar has made an expected return to the Test team while VVS Laxman, despite his woeful run of form in the series against Australia, retains his place for the NZ series.

'Laxman will retire at the end of the Test series in Australia'

'Laxman will retire at the end of the Test series in Australia'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

VVS Laxman's will be the first head to roll after the shambolic tour of Australia as India embark on the unpleasant task of phasing out their ageing stalwarts, local media reported on Sunday.

Laxman joins chorus, backs revival of Indo-Pak bilateral series

Laxman joins chorus, backs revival of Indo-Pak bilateral series

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Former India batsman VVS Laxman joined calls for reviving bilateral series between India and Pakistan, stating India will be a safer bet as hosts.

Laxman was the 'sankatmochan' of the match: Bhajji

Laxman was the 'sankatmochan' of the match: Bhajji

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh termed his century against New Zealand on the final day of the first Test as 'special.

Bangaru Laxman back in new-look BJP team

Bangaru Laxman back in new-look BJP team

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Disgraced ex-BJP chief Bangaru Laxman has made a comeback in the party's new team as election in-charge of Tamil Nadu while Varun Gandhi and Vinay Katiyar have been appointed in the same capacity for Assam and West Bengal.

'They made Hanumanji speak the language of the streets'

'They made Hanumanji speak the language of the streets'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'From the characters to the execution, nothing about the film made logic.'

It was one of my best innings: Laxman

It was one of my best innings: Laxman

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

After single-handedly guiding India to a one-wicket victory over Australia in the nail-biting first cricket Test in Mohali on Tuesday, VVS Laxman termed his unbeaten 73 as one of his best knocks of his career.

Ashwin: Why Dravid & Co Needed A Break

Ashwin: Why Dravid & Co Needed A Break

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

'They would have been under not only mental but also physical burnout and everyone needed a break'

Rotating the strike was the key: Laxman

Rotating the strike was the key: Laxman

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

V V S Laxman on Sunday said he improved as a one-day player only after he worked hard on rotating the strike.

Bangaru Laxman gets bail in fake defence deal case

Bangaru Laxman gets bail in fake defence deal case

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Jailed former Bharatiya Janata Party president Bangaru Laxman was on Thursday granted bail by the Delhi high court in a case against him for taking bribe in a fictitious defence deal.

PIX: Famous faces at polling booths in Telangana

PIX: Famous faces at polling booths in Telangana

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

As Telangana voters queued up to exercise their franchise in the assembly polls on Thursday, they were pleasantly surprised by finding some of the well-known actors and politicians around them.

Tendulkar set for return, all eyes on Laxman's future

Tendulkar set for return, all eyes on Laxman's future

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Sachin Tendulkar is all set to return to the Test arena after a break of two months but all eyes will be on another veteran VVS Laxman's future when selectors pick the squad in Mumbai on Friday for the two-match series against New Zealand starting August 23.

Why Rinku Reminds SKY of Dhoni

Why Rinku Reminds SKY of Dhoni

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'When I saw Rinku come in to bat in the last game, the composure he showed was brilliant. It reminded me of someone. Everyone knows the answer.'

I never meant any disrespect to Laxman: Afridi

I never meant any disrespect to Laxman: Afridi

Rediff.com26 May 2009

It was Adam Gilchirst's sensible and aggressive captaincy that changed the fortunes of the Deccan Chargers in IPL-II, Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi said on Tuesday.

India's defeat prompts calls to reinstate Laxman

India's defeat prompts calls to reinstate Laxman

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

The defeat has prompted former players and media to round on the team and increased calls for Vangipurrapu Laxman to return to the one-day side.

BJP MLAs to pick Madhya Pradesh CM on Monday

BJP MLAs to pick Madhya Pradesh CM on Monday

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

The BJP retained power in MP in the November 17 polls emphatically winning 163 seats in the 230-member assembly, leaving the Congress a distant second with 66 seats.

'Learnt a lot from Dhoni but...'

'Learnt a lot from Dhoni but...'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

He has learnt a lot from the great Mahendra Singh Dhoni but Ruturaj Gaikwad said he will lean on his own leadership style during the Asian Games.

Ruturaj-led Indian team depart for Asian Games

Ruturaj-led Indian team depart for Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan -- the top-five ranked teams in the ICC T20I rankings are the top seeds and have been granted direct entry into the quarter-finals.

Heard These Ram Bhajans?

Heard These Ram Bhajans?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Subhash K Jha celebrates the Ram Mandir pran pratishtha ceremony by picking some memorable Ram bhajans from movies you may not have heard of.

'Fearless but flexible': India's mantra for New Zealand series

'Fearless but flexible': India's mantra for New Zealand series

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

India will play fearless cricket in the limited-overs series in New Zealand while remaining tactically flexible, coach VVS Laxman said on Thursday.

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

Indian football has progressed, but more work at grassroots needed: Spurs legend King

Indian football has progressed, but more work at grassroots needed: Spurs legend King

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Former England and Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King on Tuesday said though Indian football has progressed extensively in the last few years, the country needed to spread the sport more effectively at the grassroots.