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Pragyan Ojha claims seven wickets

Pragyan Ojha claims seven wickets

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Hyderabad gained a first innings lead of 32 runs and earned two points against Rajasthan in the Ranji Trophy Super League match.

Pragyan Ojha claims six wickets

Pragyan Ojha claims six wickets

Rediff.com26 Nov 2006

Pragyan Ojha claimed six wickets to earn Hyderabad first innings points in the Ranji Trophy Elite league match against Maharashtra, in Karad on Sunday.

Now, Pragyan Ojha takes on Rihanna

Now, Pragyan Ojha takes on Rihanna

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

'My country is proud of our farmers and knows how important they are. I trust it will be addressed soon,' Ojha, who retired from cricket in February 2020, declared.

Spotted: Pragyan Ojha in Mumbai

Spotted: Pragyan Ojha in Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Reader Mayank Madhur sent us this picture from Mumbai.

IPL Trading: Pragyan Ojha moves from Deccan to Mumbai

IPL Trading: Pragyan Ojha moves from Deccan to Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha on Saturday became the sixth player to be transferred during the IPL trading window, moving from Deccan Chargers to Mumbai Indians.

BCCI bans Pragyan Ojha for illegal action

BCCI bans Pragyan Ojha for illegal action

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has finally banned discarded India left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha from bowling in competitive matches due to suspect action.

Pragyan Ojha retires from international cricket

Pragyan Ojha retires from international cricket

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

The 33-year-old last played for India in 2013 during Sachin Tendulkar's farewell Test against the West Indies in Mumbai. He played 24 Tests between 2009 and 2013 during which he took 113 wickets.

Stats: Pragyan Ojha follows in Anil Kumble's footsteps

Stats: Pragyan Ojha follows in Anil Kumble's footsteps

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Highlights on the second day of the second and final cricket Test between India and New Zealand in Bangalore on Saturday.

Ojha, RP Singh set to become India's new selectors

Ojha, RP Singh set to become India's new selectors

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Former India left-arm fast bowler Rudra Pratap Singh and left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha are set to become national selectors with the exit of S Sharath and Subroto Banerjee.

Shami, Pragyan Ojha among 30 probables for South Africa series

Shami, Pragyan Ojha among 30 probables for South Africa series

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Pacer Mohammad Shami, who is recuperating after shoulder surgery, and left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha, back with a re-modelled action, are among 30 players named by the Board of Control for Cricket in India's senior selection committee for a preparatory camp ahead of the South African team's upcoming tour of India.

T20 World Cup: 'Miaan, pack your bags and come': Siraj's Emotional Comeback

T20 World Cup: 'Miaan, pack your bags and come': Siraj's Emotional Comeback

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Mohammed Siraj said he was not able to believe that he was called up to the Indian team for the T20 World Cup when he got a call from captain Suryakumar Yadav.

Celebrating India's World Champions!

Celebrating India's World Champions!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

India's World Cup winning captains -- Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepika T C and Rohit Sharma -- were honoured by the Reliance Foundation in Mumbai on Monday.

'What Made Dhoni, Kohli Great Test Captains'

'What Made Dhoni, Kohli Great Test Captains'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Mahendra Singh Dhoni made the players feel comfortable by backing them, while Virat Kohli's aggression and uncompromising standards proved vital in moments of crisis.

Will Selectors Consider Rinku For Tests?

Will Selectors Consider Rinku For Tests?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Rinku smashed a career-best 176 runs from 247 balls, his 100 coming off 157 balls against Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

New IPL rule: U-19 players must play first-class cricket

New IPL rule: U-19 players must play first-class cricket

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla also spoke on how domestic cricketers have seen a rise in their pay and scale over the years to an unprecedented level.

Hardik cleared, Gill doubtful: India sweats on T20 duo

Hardik cleared, Gill doubtful: India sweats on T20 duo

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

India's T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill will be reporting at Bengaluru's Centre of Excellence on Monday for his mandatory fitness assessment protocols, which will determine his return to action for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa starting December 9.

Sehwag, Gambhir, Raina Hail 'Operation Sindoor'

Sehwag, Gambhir, Raina Hail 'Operation Sindoor'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Indian cricketers - both past and present - have voiced strong support for the armed forces following a daring cross-border strike

How Manhas emerged as frontrunner for BCCI top job

How Manhas emerged as frontrunner for BCCI top job

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

It has now emerged that the BCCI top post could go to Mithun Manhas, who was also involved as director of cricket operations with the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA).

Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI's New President

Mithun Manhas Elected BCCI's New President

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The 45-year-old former Delhi captain, who becomes the BCCI's 37th president, succeeds Roger Binny, who resigned last month after turning 70.

Ojha 'fine' after suffering freak head injury in Duleep tie

Ojha 'fine' after suffering freak head injury in Duleep tie

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha was taken to hospital for precautionary tests but escaped a serious injury after being hit on the head during the Duleep Trophy match between India Blue and India Green at Greater Noida on Wednesday. The incident happened in the 63rd over of India Blue's second innings as Ojha, while fielding for India Green at mid-on, was dealt a blow on the left side of his head after the ball bounced viciously in front of him, forcing him to take evasive action.

Sehwag slams Pak for escalation, Neeraj backs Armed Forces

Sehwag slams Pak for escalation, Neeraj backs Armed Forces

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Sehwag condemned Pakistan's intent and motives in a strongly worded post

BCCI releases Vijay, Ojha from Indian Test squad

BCCI releases Vijay, Ojha from Indian Test squad

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Tamil Nadu opener Murali Vijay and Hyderabad all-rounder Pragyan Ojha were on Monday released from the Indian Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka and will return to their respective states for the Ranji Trophy matches from Tuesday.

Former India all-rounder Syed Abid Ali passes away at 83

Former India all-rounder Syed Abid Ali passes away at 83

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Syed Abid Ali, the former Indian all-rounder and one of the finest fielders of his time, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 83.

BCCI Hunts for New Selectors in Agarkar-Led Panel

BCCI Hunts for New Selectors in Agarkar-Led Panel

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

BCCI invites applications for 2 men's selectors and 4 women's selection committee members

Australia under pressure, says Ojha

Australia under pressure, says Ojha

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Considering the wicket is going to get slow as the match progresses, spinner Pragyan Ojha says restricting Australia to 224 for 5 on the opening day bodes well for India.

Ojha should replace Ashwin: Ganguly

Ojha should replace Ashwin: Ganguly

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly is in favour of drafting left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha in the India side for the Perth Test in place of a struggling R Ashwin.

England begin well despite Ojha's twin strikes

England begin well despite Ojha's twin strikes

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Pragyan Ojha struck twice in the second session to help India take the upper-hand after England batted resolutely in reply to India's first innings total of 327 on the second afternoon of the second Test on Saturday.

How Ojha turned it around?

How Ojha turned it around?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2009

India's left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha credited the Indian Premier League for his match-winning performance in the opening match of the ICC World Twenty20 against Bangladesh in Nottingham, on Saturday.

Harbhajan, Ojha a must for Tests, says Ganguly

Harbhajan, Ojha a must for Tests, says Ganguly

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly took a swipe at the selectors' decision to omit leftarm spinner Pragyan Ojha, especially after a 10-wicket haul in his last Test.

Ojha reaches 100-wicket milestone in Tests

Ojha reaches 100-wicket milestone in Tests

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha completed his 100 wickets in Test cricket on the second day of the fourth and final match of the series against Australia, becoming the third fastest Indian to reach the milestone.

Watson eyeing to keep Ojha at bay

Watson eyeing to keep Ojha at bay

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has set his sights on Indian left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha saying that he could be the key to India's bowling attack in the upcoming Test series.

Ashwin-Ojha alliance spells success for Team India

Ashwin-Ojha alliance spells success for Team India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Both are 26 years of age. They have nothing in common when it comes to their bowling styles, one being an off-spinner and the other a left arm leg-spinner. However, both bowling in tandem have, in the last year, fetched Team India rich dividends.

Ojha heads to England buoyed by shock recall

Ojha heads to England buoyed by shock recall

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha is keen to capitalise on a second bite of the cherry after landing a surprise call-up to an India squad he was originally omitted from for the ongoing tour of England.

Kotla Test: Ojha helps India retain advantage

Kotla Test: Ojha helps India retain advantage

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha took a wicket in the final over of the day to help India regain advantage against West Indies on day two of the first cricket Test at Ferozshah Kotla on Monday.

Could not turn down Ganguly's offer to play for Bengal: Ojha

Could not turn down Ganguly's offer to play for Bengal: Ojha

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha was approached by Sourav Ganguly to turn out for Bengal in the upcoming domestic season. The offer that was so exciting that the India discard had to seek an emotional move from Hyderabad.

Ojha relishes bounce and turn of pitch

Ojha relishes bounce and turn of pitch

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

After coming a cropper in the first two matches, left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha rediscovered some of his lost touch on the opening day of third Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday and he attributed it to the bounce and turn that the wicket was offering.

Ojha expects run feast for India too

Ojha expects run feast for India too

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Forced to toil on a lifeless track in the second Test, India spinner Pragyan Ojha on Tuesday said even the Sri Lankan bowlers will struggle to contain a strong Indian batting line-up.

Thinking about selection puts a lot of pressure: Ojha

Thinking about selection puts a lot of pressure: Ojha

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Pragyan Ojha has not yet given up. He might have fallen in the pecking order behind Ravindra Jadeja as the third specialist spinner with remote chances of playing a Test series overseas but the Odisha-born Hyderbad left-arm spinner is not ready to throw in the towel yet.

Ojha adopting positive approach to counter attacking Aussies

Ojha adopting positive approach to counter attacking Aussies

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Australians love playing mind-games but the Indian cricket team will be ready for them in the upcoming Test series, said left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha.

Kumble's tips turning things around for Ojha

Kumble's tips turning things around for Ojha

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Mumbai Indians spinner Pragyan Ojha credits Anil Kumble for his good showing in the IPL his season.