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'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'I am not envious of those who are making millions. It's their era and I had my era.'

75 aircraft to feature in Republic Day flypast

75 aircraft to feature in Republic Day flypast

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The flypast will begin with "Dhwaj" formation with four Mi-17 aircraft, followed by "Rudra" and "Rahat" formations with 4 and 5 Advanced Light Helicopters, respectively.

On This Day: Miracle at Lord's

On This Day: Miracle at Lord's

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Captain Kapil Dev with the trophy at Lord's is a memory no cricket fan of that era will ever forget.

Arjun Tendulkar Catches Up With A Lady In London

Arjun Tendulkar Catches Up With A Lady In London

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Danielle Wyatt first met Arjun when he was 10.

International cricket will return fulltime in Pakistan soon: Sangakkara

International cricket will return fulltime in Pakistan soon: Sangakkara

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Sangakkara lauded the steps that have been taken in Pakistan over the past few years to encourage teams and players to play in the country.

BSF's 'Creek Crocodiles' team nabs 6 Pakistani fishermen in Kutch

BSF's 'Creek Crocodiles' team nabs 6 Pakistani fishermen in Kutch

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

The Border Security Force on Friday apprehended six Pakistani fishermen from the Harami Nalla creek area in the Kutch district of Gujarat, officials said.

Will try and upset 'favourites' India: Shakib Al Hasan

Will try and upset 'favourites' India: Shakib Al Hasan

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Shakib Al Hasan hailed India as favourites and mentioned that his team would try to create an upset

Australia PM offers State funeral for Shane Warne

Australia PM offers State funeral for Shane Warne

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Saturday that late spin legend Shane Warne will receive a state funeral, while the country's cricket board decided to rename a stand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the famed leg-spinner's honour as the country mourned the loss of one of its greatest sportspersons.

'Why is Mankading looked in a negative way?'

'Why is Mankading looked in a negative way?'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik finds it extremely unfair that the legendary Vinoo Mankad's name is used in a negative manner for a dismissal which is absolutely 'legal'.

Requests to EC: Ban on Amit Shah, Yogi; FIR against Kharge

Requests to EC: Ban on Amit Shah, Yogi; FIR against Kharge

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

With the election campaign in Karnataka witnessing a bitter war of words between the BJP and the Congress, both the parties rushed to the Election Commission, seeking ban on electioneering by top leaders of the other side.

Didn't announce HP, Gujarat polls together in 2017 too, says EC

Didn't announce HP, Gujarat polls together in 2017 too, says EC

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Election Commission on Friday cited convention followed in 2017 for not announcing the assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat together and underlined that the model code this time has not been "unnecessarily extended".

IPL 2022: PHOTO OF THE DAY!

IPL 2022: PHOTO OF THE DAY!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The dismissal raked up the debate over the spirit of the game but three years down the line the duo are set to share the dressing room with Rajasthan picking Ashwin at the IPL auctions last month.

USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The IPL franchises are now expanding their bouquet of teams across leagues in the West Indies, UAE, South Africa and now the US is another untapped market that wasn't explored despite the Asian diaspora craving for some cricket.

Will cricket have new overthrow rules after WC incident?

Will cricket have new overthrow rules after WC incident?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

The Marylebone Cricket Club, custodians of cricket laws, is likely to review the overthrow rules in the aftermath of the controversy that rocked the just-concluded World Cup final between New Zealand and England.

Credit bowlers for dead ball, says Greg Chappell

Credit bowlers for dead ball, says Greg Chappell

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

'As for the three byes off the stumps, one must ask: is that really what the tour conditions are trying to achieve? In a game where the balance is already well in favour of the batsman, what more is a bowler meant to do?'

What Will China Attack First?

What Will China Attack First?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

In all likelihood, the next conventional Chinese attack on India would be preceded by a massive cyber attack designed to cripple Indian networks and interfere with our disaster-relief programmes.

Was de Kock to blame for Fakhar Zaman's run-out?

Was de Kock to blame for Fakhar Zaman's run-out?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Cricket fans, critics and some former players have pointed out that de Kock "deliberately misled" Zaman into believing the ball was at the non-strikers end and then ran him out.

Stop criminalising bowlers: Kartik on Mankading

Stop criminalising bowlers: Kartik on Mankading

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Kartik ran as many as five batters out at the non-striker's end across formats during his playing days.

Bengal: EC orders removal of hoardings, govt ads with PM's photo

Bengal: EC orders removal of hoardings, govt ads with PM's photo

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The ECI on Wednesday directed all petrol pump dealers and other agencies to remove hoardings advertising central government schemes that carry photographs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the premises of the facilities within 72 hours, an official said in Kolkata.

Wednesday's vote count for Delhi polls to see 10,000 policemen, 42 counting centres

Wednesday's vote count for Delhi polls to see 10,000 policemen, 42 counting centres

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Authorities in New Delhi are all geared up for the counting of votes polled in the Delhi municipal elections, with officials saying 42 centres have been set up for the Wednesday exercise which will begin at 8 am amid tight security.

WC final: Overthrow involving Stokes to be reviewed in September

WC final: Overthrow involving Stokes to be reviewed in September

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The throw from the deep that ricocheted off Ben Stokes' bat to the boundary during the World Cup final, will be reviewed in September, the custodians of the game's laws -- Marylebone Cricket Club said.

'It will be the end of cricket in Ukraine if...'

'It will be the end of cricket in Ukraine if...'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The chief executive of Ukraine's cricket board says it "ticks all the boxes" to become an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and that the game would not survive if it was denied entry.

T20 World Cup: Why Bangladesh was asked to replay final delivery vs Zim

T20 World Cup: Why Bangladesh was asked to replay final delivery vs Zim

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Players of both the teams were called back from the dugout after the game's last delivery was deemed a no-ball by the umpires

Injured Shakib to miss home T20I series against Pakistan

Injured Shakib to miss home T20I series against Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

The 34-year-old Shakib was ruled out of the ongoing T20 World Cup in UAE after suffering a grade one hamstring injury during the match against West Indies.

'New ICC rules put to make cricket safe as possible'

'New ICC rules put to make cricket safe as possible'

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The safety measures announced by ICC include the appointment of chief medical officers, a 14-day pre-match isolation training camp and use of gloves by umpires while handling the ball.

'Rajapaksa didn't trust India, tilted towards China'

'Rajapaksa didn't trust India, tilted towards China'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'A fragile Sri Lanka will have a serious impact on the security of India.'

EC wants parties to give info on financial viability of poll promises

EC wants parties to give info on financial viability of poll promises

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Amid a debate on the freebies, the Election Commission on Tuesday proposed amending the model code to ask political parties to provide authentic information to voters on the financial viability of their poll promises.

Heyhoe Flint, 1st women's cricket superstar dies

Heyhoe Flint, 1st women's cricket superstar dies

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Rachael Heyhoe Flint, who captained England to World Cup glory in 1973, has died at 77.

Rahul's talk with students to be probed for poll code violation

Rahul's talk with students to be probed for poll code violation

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

The top Congress leader, in his interaction with students of the Stella Maris College in Chennai on March 13, promised 33 per cent reservation in government jobs for women and answered several of their questions.

Charlie Dean run-out perfectly legal, but opinion divided

Charlie Dean run-out perfectly legal, but opinion divided

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Going by the ICC manual, India all-rounder Deepti Sharma's run-out of Charlie Dean in the third women's One-Day International against England, at Lord's on Saturday, was perfectly legal, but it still divided opinion, with some backing it and Englishmen Stuart Broad and James Anderson expressing annoyance.

Cricket Buzz: WI recall Bravo for first England Test

Cricket Buzz: WI recall Bravo for first England Test

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Bravo, 29, has not played a Test for West Indies since 2016, when his contract was suspended for a social media post criticising board president Dave Cameron.

ICC permanently bans use of saliva on cricket ball

ICC permanently bans use of saliva on cricket ball

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The changes were announced after the Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) ratified recommendations made by the ICC Cricket Committee

Should leg byes be scrapped in cricket?

Should leg byes be scrapped in cricket?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Former Australian batsman Mark Waugh has called for the scrapping of leg byes from all forms of cricket, saying the batting side shouldn't be awarded runs for missing the ball. The 54-year-old World Cup winner said the drafter of the rule "was a pretty ordinary batsman."

'Boys played really well': Tendulkar, Sehwag hail IAF after air strikes

'Boys played really well': Tendulkar, Sehwag hail IAF after air strikes

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Cricket legend and Indian Air Force's Honorary Group Captain Sachin Tendulkar led the sporting fraternity in lauding Tuesday's air strikes that targetted Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists and trainers in Pakistan.

Gujarat DGP orders probe into public flogging of Muslims

Gujarat DGP orders probe into public flogging of Muslims

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Kapadvanj Deputy Superintendent of Police V N Solanki has been asked to conduct the inquiry and submit a report, sources in the state home department said on Friday.

Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Nepal witnessed political turbulence in 2022 that dramatically turned rivals into allies and throned former guerrilla leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as the prime minister for a third time, as Kathmandu made efforts to balance ties with immediate neighbours India and China with high-profile talks and visits.

Rafale's naval variant shows its Op capability in Goa

Rafale's naval variant shows its Op capability in Goa

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The Rafale maritime fighter aircraft on Monday demonstrated its operational capability at a naval facility in Goa as the Navy plans to acquire a fleet of combat jets for its indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant, people familiar with the development said.

Why Ganguly will be 'very suitable' candidate for ICC top post

Why Ganguly will be 'very suitable' candidate for ICC top post

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Admitting that he is a big fan of Sourav Ganguly, Kumar Sangakkara said the former India captain has an international mindset which is necessary to remain unbiased in an important position.

Tell us: Should Test cricket continue to be a five-day affair?

Tell us: Should Test cricket continue to be a five-day affair?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

MCC chief executive Guy Lavender has said even though there are reasons to consider four-day Tests, retaining five-day Tests make sense "from a cricketing perspective".

PHOTOS: Soldiers do yoga all across the country

PHOTOS: Soldiers do yoga all across the country

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

On the occasion of the 5th International Yoga Day, troops from the Armed Forces and the paramilitary performed asanas all around the country. Take a look!