News for 'Men in Blue'

Why hasn't Deepak Chahar been picked for India's T20Is against Afghanistan?

Why hasn't Deepak Chahar been picked for India's T20Is against Afghanistan?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has said that pacer Deepak Chahar should have been included in the India squad for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan.

'Sir Jadeja' turns 35!

'Sir Jadeja' turns 35!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The all-rounder has played 64 T20Is, scoring 457 runs at an average of 24.05. His best score is 46*. He has also taken 51 wickets in the format, with the best figures of 3/15.

India Touches Down In God's Own Country

India Touches Down In God's Own Country

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

As the Men in Blue emerged from the airport terminal, a sea of passionate fans erupted into chants of 'India! India!'

Can Indian pacers tame turning T20 WC tracks?

Can Indian pacers tame turning T20 WC tracks?

Rediff.com23 May 2024

India's T20 World Cup campaign begins on June 5 against Ireland at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

Records And Records In Second Test!

Records And Records In Second Test!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Not only wickets, but records tumbled as India clinched a seven-wicket win over South Africa.

War-torn Ukraine qualifies for Euros in emotional win

War-torn Ukraine qualifies for Euros in emotional win

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Jubilant Ukraine reach Euro 2024 finals with Iceland win

The Nation's Farewell To Captain M V Pranjal

The Nation's Farewell To Captain M V Pranjal

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Children, women and men lined up the streets of Bengaluru as Captain M V Pranjal's cortege made its way on the final 23 km journey from his home to the crematorium.

India are the most underachieving side: Vaughan

India are the most underachieving side: Vaughan

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'They've won in Australia twice (Test series in 2018/19 and 2020/21). Magnificent. But the last few World Cups, (they have) been nowhere, in the last few T20 World Cups, (they have) been nowhere.'

Blue is the warmest colour

Blue is the warmest colour

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Bollywood's favourite designer showed that fashion has a heart too!

Boom Boom Is Back!!!!

Boom Boom Is Back!!!!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Jasprit Bumrah looked match ready as he geared up for the first T20I of the Ireland series.

The Arjuna Award is a dream: Shami

The Arjuna Award is a dream: Shami

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

India's star pacer Mohammed Shami, who has been declared as the recipient of the Arjuna Award, said that it is a dream come true for him to be the recipient of India's second-highest athletic honour.

What Rohit thinks about India-Pakistan rivalry?

What Rohit thinks about India-Pakistan rivalry?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

India captain is hopeful that fans will witness arch-rivals play against each other in the final of this tournament.

Want players to make match-winning contributions: Dravid

Want players to make match-winning contributions: Dravid

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Ahead of India's tour of South Africa, 'Men in Blue' head coach Rahul Dravid asked his side to give a match-winning contribution in the upcoming series.

Free curry chawal if India win World Cup, promises Dhaba owner

Free curry chawal if India win World Cup, promises Dhaba owner

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Narendra Singh, a dhaba owner in Ahmedabad said that he will serve free 'curry chawal' if the 'Men in Blue' win the World Cup final.

Did Andy Murray play his last Australian Open match?

Did Andy Murray play his last Australian Open match?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Andy Murray says 'definite possibility' he's played his last Australian Open match

Virat Kohli Dominates Yo-Yo Test

Virat Kohli Dominates Yo-Yo Test

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Achieving a staggering time trial score of 17.2 on the Yo-Yo test, the star batter instantly garnered attention.

Definitely one of India's future stars: Ashish Nehra

Definitely one of India's future stars: Ashish Nehra

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Former India speedster Ashish Nehra has backed Prasidh Krishna to find his groove as the pacer's struggle to find form continues.

Navratri: Gorgeous Greys Of Bollywood

Navratri: Gorgeous Greys Of Bollywood

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Sukanya Verma proves that it can be gorgeous too when seen through Bollywood's loving, lyrical eyes.

Can India Hold On To Its No. 1 Spot?

Can India Hold On To Its No. 1 Spot?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

If Pat Cummins's side defeat India in the next two ODIs, then Pakistan will be back at the No. 1 spot for the World Cup.

Navratri: Go Green Bollywood Style!

Navratri: Go Green Bollywood Style!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Orange, white, red and blue and yellow it's time to go green! As the Navratri fever kicks in, Sukanya Verma looks at the nice faces of green in Bollywood movies.

World Cup: 'India's looking very good'

World Cup: 'India's looking very good'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly inaugurated a Puja Pandal in Howrah on Wednesday and during the inauguration the former Indian skipper opened up on India's campaign in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023.

Swim PIX: Double gold joy for American men, Chinese women

Swim PIX: Double gold joy for American men, Chinese women

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Caeleb Dressel won the blue riband men's 100m freestyle as the United States celebrated two gold medals in the Tokyo pool on Thursday while China's women responded with two golds, and a world record, of their own in another thrilling day of swimming.

Run-machine Kohli dominates World Cup records

Run-machine Kohli dominates World Cup records

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Virat Kohli becomes second-highest run scorer in history of the ODI World Cup

World Cup Final PIX: Surya Kirans' grand display lights up Motera

World Cup Final PIX: Surya Kirans' grand display lights up Motera

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Prior to the start of the World Cup final, Indian Air Force's aerobatic team Surya Kirans put up a grand show at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

What's Eric Garcetti Doing With WC Legends?

What's Eric Garcetti Doing With WC Legends?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

America's hyperactive Ambassador Eric Garcetti met members of India's 1983 World Cup-winning team -- Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Roger Binny, Kirti Azad and Mohinder Amarnath in New Delhi on Friday, November 17, 2023.

Operation Blue Star: Lingering anger?

Operation Blue Star: Lingering anger?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

The anger and the hurt caused by the military action in the Golden Temple in 1984 continue to linger, says senior analyst B Raman.

Can India overcome home turf jitters in World Cup?

Can India overcome home turf jitters in World Cup?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

India has a strong squad but their only worry would be expectations of a home ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

AFC Asian Cup: Lacklustre India handed 0-3 drubbing by Uzbekistan

AFC Asian Cup: Lacklustre India handed 0-3 drubbing by Uzbekistan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Bereft of ideas, a lacklustre Indian football team's woes were compounded by its defensive lapses, resulting in a 0-3 drubbing by a dominant Uzbekistan in the AFC Asian Cup in Doha on Thursday.

Dani Alves's bid to suspend sexual assault trial rejected

Dani Alves's bid to suspend sexual assault trial rejected

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The three-judge panel denied a request by Alves's lawyer Ines Guardiola for the trial to be suspended on the basis that he was not given enough time to prepare for his first police interview after his arrest and had suffered a parallel trial by media.

India face this massive challenge at Asia Cup

India face this massive challenge at Asia Cup

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Taking on Star Sports show "Follow The Blues", former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar provided insights on Rohit facing left-arm pace in the nets while preparing for the key battle against Shaheen Afridi on September 2, 2023.

PIX: Jaiswal, Kishan make Test debut!

PIX: Jaiswal, Kishan make Test debut!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan were handed their Test debut caps as India took on West Indies in the first match.

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan: 'Most Difficult Film Of My Career'

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan: 'Most Difficult Film Of My Career'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

'When you're attempting a genre such as action with two big action heroes, your film needs to look and feel a certain way, which was very difficult to achieve.'

If they want to play...: Ashish Nehra on Virat and Rohit's T20I future

If they want to play...: Ashish Nehra on Virat and Rohit's T20I future

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Former pacer Ashish Nehra believes that until Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma retires, the young crop have to fight for their place in the line-up.

News Events That Shook The World In 2023

News Events That Shook The World In 2023

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

From the landing of Chandrayaan 3 to the bombardment of Palestine by Israel, a look at some events that shaped the world in the second half of 2023.

PIX: Sinner stages great escape to win Australian Open

PIX: Sinner stages great escape to win Australian Open

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Jannik Sinner bounced back from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev and win his maiden Grand Slam title.

'India too good for Pakistanis in every department'

'India too good for Pakistanis in every department'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Indian cricket fraternity praised the team after its massive win over arch-rivals Pakistan

This is not the beginning of the end, asserts felled Djokovic

This is not the beginning of the end, asserts felled Djokovic

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

'To be honest, the whole tournament I haven't really played close to my best. I didn't feel really myself on the court during this tournament. One can say semi-finals is a great result, of course, but I always expect the highest of myself.'

Sanju Samson leaves Team India squad: Sources

Sanju Samson leaves Team India squad: Sources

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

In the Super Four stage, the Men in Blue will take on Pakistan at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

Lady In Red Fatima's Night Out

Lady In Red Fatima's Night Out

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Quite a few film folk turned up to cheer the girl gang of Ratna Pathak Shah, Dia Mirza, Fatima Sana Sheikh and Sanjana Sanghi, who get together for their new film, Dhak Dhak.

The Fighter Absurdity Goes Beyond The Thinkable

The Fighter Absurdity Goes Beyond The Thinkable

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Bullets fly, the noise becomes unbearable and the plot finally ends with the hero doing an unbelievable leap on to the ski of the helicopter aka Schwarzenegger, flown by our pretty heroine. UFF UFF! Squirming in my seat, I ponder over what I have been through, sighs Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).