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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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

What it was like at the Sydney Cricket Ground

What it was like at the Sydney Cricket Ground

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Swapna Mitter, who travelled from Singapore to watch the semi-final, says many hearts were still bleeding blue after the loss in Sydney.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

Vini and Maxi Get Married

Vini and Maxi Get Married

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Vini Raman and Glenn Maxwell were engaged in February 2020.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

'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.'

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.

RBI Governor Wants Bankers To Be Like Dravid

RBI Governor Wants Bankers To Be Like Dravid

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The governor made it clear that the RBI is aware of what's happening and acts accordingly, but doesn't make a noise about that, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

You can't apply domestic coaching module in IPL: KKR coach Pandit

You can't apply domestic coaching module in IPL: KKR coach Pandit

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Chandrakant Pandit is ready to mould himself within permissible limits when he dons the hat of Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach in IPL 2023.

Karnataka Felicitates President Murmu

Karnataka Felicitates President Murmu

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

On her first visit to any state in the Indian Union after being sworn in as President of the Republic, Rashtrapati Droupadi Murmu was felicitated in Bengaluru by some of that city's luminaries.

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.'

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.

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.

Bumrah to lead India in rescheduled Test vs Eng

Bumrah to lead India in rescheduled Test vs Eng

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Rohit tested positive during a warm-up match in Leicester last week.

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.

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.

Will marriage change Pooran's IPL fortunes?

Will marriage change Pooran's IPL fortunes?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

''Jesus has blessed me with many things in this life. None greater than having you in my life. Welcoming Mr and Mrs Pooran.'

Imran Khan had got bail in multiple cases hours before arrest

Imran Khan had got bail in multiple cases hours before arrest

Rediff.com9 May 2023

ATC Judge Raja Jawad Abbas heard the PTI party chief's pleas seeking bail in cases about the March 18 violence outside the federal judicial complex in Islamabad and approved Khan's bail against bonds worth PKR 50,000 in all seven cases, the Dawn newspaper reported.

PIX: BCCI felicitates Gavaskar with special India cap

PIX: BCCI felicitates Gavaskar with special India cap

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Sunil Gavaskar, who appeared for the first time in Test cricket 50 years ago today, March 6, 1971, was presented with a special India cap by BCCI secretary during the lunch interval on Day 3 of the fourth and final Test between India and England at the Narendra Modi stadium.

'Dhoni is very humble'

'Dhoni is very humble'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

We asked you Dear Readers for your memories, photographs and videos of your meeting with Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

IOA felicitates CWG medal winners with cash awards

IOA felicitates CWG medal winners with cash awards

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

The Indian Olympic Association presented cash rewards worth Rs 20 lakh, 10 lakh, and 7.5 lakh to the gold, silver and bronze medallists respectively.

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.

Got many fans in India by playing for Mumbai Indians: Malinga

Got many fans in India by playing for Mumbai Indians: Malinga

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga has said that he got many fans in India and the rest of the world by playing for the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians.

SC ticks off Lalit Modi for social media posts, orders apology

SC ticks off Lalit Modi for social media posts, orders apology

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday came down heavily on ex-IPL commissioner Lalit Modi over his remarks against the judiciary in a social media post, and directed him to tender an unconditional apology.