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Virat Kohli to step down as India's T20I skipper after 2021 World Cup

Virat Kohli to step down as India's T20I skipper after 2021 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Virat Kohli, on Thursday, announced that he would be stepping down as a the T20 captain post the World Cup in UAE. Announcing his decision on Twitter, Kohli said that he has taken the decision after consultation with coach Ravi Shastri and Rohit Sharma.

Pawar wants Tendulkar to come forward and help Mumbai cricket

Pawar wants Tendulkar to come forward and help Mumbai cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Sharad Pawar appealed to batting great Sachin Tendulkar to help Mumbai cricket in a bid to bring it back to its glory years.

Cricket to films: Angad Bedi unplugged

Cricket to films: Angad Bedi unplugged

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Giving up cricket isn't easy for a cricketer especially when you are the son of a cricket legend.

IPL: Du Plessis fined, Avesh reprimanded

IPL: Du Plessis fined, Avesh reprimanded

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

In case of Madhya Pradesh speedster Avesh, there were no financial penalty as a formal warning was deemed to be enough.

Masaba-Satyadeep's FUN Wedding Bash

Masaba-Satyadeep's FUN Wedding Bash

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

They're clearly setting new goals for couples planning to tie the knot this year.

'By removing advertising from cricket, will BCCI become better?'

'By removing advertising from cricket, will BCCI become better?'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

'This is the only country where success seems to be viewed as a bad thing.' 'Other governments and countries go out of their way to protect a successful organisation. Here we find ways of destroying it.'

PIX: Sensational Suryakumar steals the show!

PIX: Sensational Suryakumar steals the show!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Suryakumar Yadav is only the second Indian to hit two hundreds in a calendar year.

Vaughan lauds Kohli for making an 'unselfish decision'

Vaughan lauds Kohli for making an 'unselfish decision'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan on Thursday termed Virat Kohli's decision to leave T20I captaincy after the 2021 T20 World Cup as an "unselfish" one.

Cricket Buzz: Smith, Warner bans to end during Pakistan ODI series

Cricket Buzz: Smith, Warner bans to end during Pakistan ODI series

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Steve Smith and David Warner could be in line for an immediate return to the Australian team when their bans expire midway through the upcoming one-day international (ODI) series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

IPL: SRH's Klaasen fined for criticising umpires

IPL: SRH's Klaasen fined for criticising umpires

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Sunrisers Hyderabad's wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen was fined 10 per cent of his match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct.

Why Buttler was fined during KKR match

Why Buttler was fined during KKR match

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Jos Buttler has been fined 10 percent of his match fee after breaching the IPL code of conduct during the IPL 2023 match against Kolkata Knight Riders.

CAB grants NOC to Saha, 'will hold no grudge,' says keeper

CAB grants NOC to Saha, 'will hold no grudge,' says keeper

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

Saha took a decision to leave Bengal after CAB joint secretary Debabrata Das alleged that the veteran keeper makes excuses to skip domestic matches for the state.

South Africa coach Boucher charged with gross misconduct

South Africa coach Boucher charged with gross misconduct

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Allegations of racism were levelled against Boucher by his former Proteas teammate, Paul Adams.

Aussie Faulkner banned from PSL

Aussie Faulkner banned from PSL

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

The PCB said they were "disappointed and dismayed" with the behaviour of Faulkner, who also played in the Abu Dhabi leg of the PSL last year.

Mr and Mrs Dhoni and their love for dogs

Mr and Mrs Dhoni and their love for dogs

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

It's not just Dhoni but his wife, Sakshi, is also an animal lover.

Ishan Kishan's first coach waxes eloquent of his bacha

Ishan Kishan's first coach waxes eloquent of his bacha

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

"His elder brother Raj Kishan was a very talented cricketer. But then the parents needed to take a call that one boy would pursue sport and the other education. So Raj, being the elder sacrificed and pursued a medical degree.

''We have got back the original Virat Kohli'

''We have got back the original Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

'He is at his best now, he is in the right frame of mind.' The tough times he has gone through will only make him a better player and a stronger personality.'

English Cricket, Bank of England: The Great Revival

English Cricket, Bank of England: The Great Revival

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'These are interesting days for watchers of English cricket and central banking,' points out Amol Agrawal.

Ex-India wicketkeeper Parthiv bereaved

Ex-India wicketkeeper Parthiv bereaved

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel's father Ajaybhai died on Sunday.

'We've had enough of this star culture'

'We've had enough of this star culture'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Former India women's captain Diana Edulji comes down heavily on Harmanpreet and Co, questions fitness

Cricket Buzz: Here's Ponting's favourites for World Cup

Cricket Buzz: Here's Ponting's favourites for World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Ponting shrugged off Australia's injury worries and the idea of there being risk in rushing Smith and Warner into the team.

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

All these male politicians are unlikely to risk their sinecures to speak up in support of a bunch of women wrestlers who have chosen to challenge a politician who appears to have the ruling regime in a stranglehold, points out Kanika Datta.

Teams honour anti-apartheid icon, Tutu

Teams honour anti-apartheid icon, Tutu

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Tutu, South Africa's Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice and LGBT rights and retired Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, died at the age of 90.

How Shastri's Iconic Audi Was Restored...

How Shastri's Iconic Audi Was Restored...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

The iconic Audi 100 won by Ravi Shastri at the 1985 World Championship of Cricket in Australia was restored back to its original glory and handed back to the former India captain and coach by Gautam Hari Singhania, chairman and managing director of Raymond, in Mumbai on Friday.

Vini and Maxi Get Married

Vini and Maxi Get Married

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Vini Raman and Glenn Maxwell were engaged in February 2020.

Chetan Sakariya's father succumbs to COVID-19

Chetan Sakariya's father succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com9 May 2021

His father, a tempo driver, was reportedly on the ventilator after his health deteriorated.

KP's message on receiving PM Modi's letter...

KP's message on receiving PM Modi's letter...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The PM called Pietersen a friend of India and said, "While your exploits on the cricketing field are still fresh in the memories of all of us, your connect with India and Indians is truly remarkable.

JOY For SRH At Last!

JOY For SRH At Last!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

After winning just one game in IPL 2021 before Monday's match against the Rajasthan Royals in Dubai, Sunrisers Hyderabad had a lot to cheer when they ended their losing streak with an emphatic victory.

A Memorable Dinner With Aamir Khan

A Memorable Dinner With Aamir Khan

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

By refusing to follow the pack and remain politically correct, Aamir Khan has paid a price. A fascinating excerpt from Shobhaa De's new book, Insatiable.

Cricket Buzz: Wadkar in for dope-tainted Gupta after BCCI faux pas

Cricket Buzz: Wadkar in for dope-tainted Gupta after BCCI faux pas

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The BCCI has named Akshay Wadkar as the replacement for wicket-keeper batsman Abhishek Gupta in the India Red squad for Duleep Trophy after realising their blunder of picking a player banned for a doping violation till September 14.

Why India-Pakistan cricket must return to Sharjah

Why India-Pakistan cricket must return to Sharjah

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Walee Bukhatir and Mazhar Khan, the men who drive cricket in the UAE, tell Harish Kotian/Rediff.com what the game is missing by India and Pakistan not playing at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Veda thanks BCCI for support

Veda thanks BCCI for support

Rediff.com18 May 2021

'Have been tough last month for me and family and I'd like to sincerely thank the @BCCI & Mr @JayShah sir for calling me few days back and extending support in these unprecedented times.'

Mr Modi and markets: The next 3 years

Mr Modi and markets: The next 3 years

Rediff.com2 May 2016

We remain at the mercy of the global economic climate.

Former India pacer RP Singh's father dies of COVID

Former India pacer RP Singh's father dies of COVID

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Former India pacer RP Singh lost his father on Wednesday in a Lucknow hospital due to Covid-19.

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

Sakshi: 'I wanna see Mahi!'

Sakshi: 'I wanna see Mahi!'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Sakshi Singh Dhoni takes to Instagram to request the Chennai Super Kings to give her a glimpse of her husband.

'I won't say it was unfair, I will say it was totally unfair'

'I won't say it was unfair, I will say it was totally unfair'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

'Why was he was given only a one-year contract?' 'Nobody has ever asked that question and obviously nobody has answered that question.'

Marlon Samuels charged under ICC Anti-Corruption Code

Marlon Samuels charged under ICC Anti-Corruption Code

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The West Indies cricketer has 14 days from September 21 to respond to the charges.

A coach and a friend explain SKY's phenomenal transformation

A coach and a friend explain SKY's phenomenal transformation

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Suryakumay Yadav has become the toast of Indian cricket

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'He was an extremely naughty child, always in trouble and creating trouble.' 'He wanted to fly a kite at night, and sometimes, bunk school.' 'When I insisted on sending him, we could get a call from school that he had fainted.'