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Rookie Indians still offer <i>paisa vasool</i>

Rookie Indians still offer paisa vasool

Rediff.com25 Apr 2009

After the first ten matches in the second edition of the Indian Premier League, young Indian cricketers -- offered money ranging between $30,000 and 50,000, still provide the best value for money (PVI).

Rookie Ashok surges into Noida Open lead

Rookie Ashok surges into Noida Open lead

Rediff.com13 Dec 2002

The 21-year-old is on course for his maiden professional title after a third-round three-under 69. Vijay Kumar and Uttam Singh Mundy following him closely.

How rookie Aus spinner Swepson contained Kohli

How rookie Aus spinner Swepson contained Kohli

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

One side was just 60-odd metres and Swepson said that he had to defend that side bowling wide off Kohli.

DC's power hitters vs KKR's star-studded lineup: Who will prevail?

DC's power hitters vs KKR's star-studded lineup: Who will prevail?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

For DC, the onus will be on Prithvi Shaw and veteran Australian David Warner to provide a solid start.

Mr & Mrs Mahi Review: Match Made In Heaven!

Mr & Mrs Mahi Review: Match Made In Heaven!

Rediff.com31 May 2024

I liked how the film finds excitement in Mahendra and Mahima's dull lives and transforms their humdrum existence into an ode to second chances, notes Sukanya Verma.

Paris 2024: Can India Surpass Tokyo Record?

Paris 2024: Can India Surpass Tokyo Record?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Meet India's top athletes at Olympics 2024.

Augusta Masters: Bhatia, Theegala off to slow start

Augusta Masters: Bhatia, Theegala off to slow start

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Leading the Asian challenge after the first day was Korea's Byeong Hun An, who celebrated his return to the Tournament with a battling two-under 70 to share the ninth place.

ICC Test rankings: Bumrah dethrones Ashwin to become World No 1

ICC Test rankings: Bumrah dethrones Ashwin to become World No 1

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Bumrah, who was named Player of the Match after helping India level the five-match series with a 106-run victory, ended Ashwin's 11-month long reign. Ashwin, on 499 Test wickets, is now third in the standings.

Pant looks to regain mojo as DC face Royal test

Pant looks to regain mojo as DC face Royal test

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Skipper Rishabh Pant will look to overcome his rustiness as Delhi Capitals aim for an improved batting display in their bid for a first win of the IPL season when they take on Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Thursday.

Ton-up Cameron Green powers Australia in Wellington

Ton-up Cameron Green powers Australia in Wellington

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

All-rounder Cameron Green thwarted New Zealand with a sparkling, unbeaten century after the hosts' seamers threatened to dominate the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Wellington on Thursday.

Out-of-form Bairstow's last chance to shine in 100th Test

Out-of-form Bairstow's last chance to shine in 100th Test

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Bairstow is the only English batter yet to play a significant knock in the Test series against India.

WPL PIX: Mooney, Wolvaardt power Gujarat to first win

WPL PIX: Mooney, Wolvaardt power Gujarat to first win

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Gujarat Giants recorded a comfortable 19-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore to log their first points after four defeats.

Can RR Stars Win IPL 2024?

Can RR Stars Win IPL 2024?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Rajasthan Royals has assembled a world class talent team. Can RR, who won the first IPL title, win another championship?

National Motorcycle Racing: 13-year-old Harees dies following a crash

National Motorcycle Racing: 13-year-old Harees dies following a crash

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Copparam Shreyas Hareesh, a 13-year-old prodigy from Bengaluru, succumbed to injuries that he had suffered following a crash in the third round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship.

IPL PIX: Rampaging SRH rout Delhi; rise to second

IPL PIX: Rampaging SRH rout Delhi; rise to second

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Travis Head's aggressive fifty and a clinical showing from the bowlers helped Sunrisers Hyderabad score a fine 67-run victory over Delhi Capitals.

Shane Watson urges selectors to stick by the rookies

Shane Watson urges selectors to stick by the rookies

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has urged selectors to be patient with the rookies in Steven Smith's team as they battle to cement places in the wake of a string of retirements.

Rinku to make ODI debut in Johannesburg!

Rinku to make ODI debut in Johannesburg!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

"In ODI format as well, he has performed across formats in first class cricket and so, yes, he will get his opportunity in ODI series."

Dhoni the Finisher? Not Anymore!

Dhoni the Finisher? Not Anymore!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'Impact Player' rule has allowed Dhoni to come in at No.8 even though it looks crazy: Mike Hussey

'Lightning quick' Rookie Magnussen set to replace Perez at McLaren

'Lightning quick' Rookie Magnussen set to replace Perez at McLaren

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

McLaren are set to replace Mexican Sergio Perez with Danish rookie Kevin Magnussen for next season, media reports said on Monday.

PICS: CSK down RR to keep play-off hopes alive

PICS: CSK down RR to keep play-off hopes alive

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Images from the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in Chennai on Sunday.

India show they mean business: Four rookies to travel with team to SA

India show they mean business: Four rookies to travel with team to SA

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

In a bid to get quality practice against quick bowlers, India have shelved their plan of playing a tour game and instead summoned four rookie pacers to travel with the team to South Africa.

India's T20 WC Squad: Shivam vs Rinku, Gill vs Jaiswal shootout possible

India's T20 WC Squad: Shivam vs Rinku, Gill vs Jaiswal shootout possible

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The national selection committee is unlikely to blood any rookie IPL performer during the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas but a couple of tried-and-tested faces might have to brace up for disappointment when the squad is finalised by the end of this month.

With T20 WC in focus, India to give rookies game time

With T20 WC in focus, India to give rookies game time

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Kul-Cha, great wicket taking options

Great Danes skittle Kiwis as South Africa take shocking lead

Great Danes skittle Kiwis as South Africa take shocking lead

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

South Africa skittled New Zealand's tail to dismiss their hosts for 211 and take a shock first-innings lead of 31 runs on day two of the second Test at Seddon Park on Wednesday.

There's something special about Pant, Samson, Kohli...

There's something special about Pant, Samson, Kohli...

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Former England skipper Eoin Morgan shares his views on Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Virat Kohli and India's biggest challenge in T20 World Cup.

IPL PIX: CSK begin title defence with six-wicket win over RCB

IPL PIX: CSK begin title defence with six-wicket win over RCB

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Images from the IPL 2024 opener between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru

PIX: Buttler steals Kohli's spotlight as Royals ease past RCB

PIX: Buttler steals Kohli's spotlight as Royals ease past RCB

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Virat Kohli enhanced his status as a lone ranger by notching up a record-extending eighth IPL century but Royal Challengers could only manage just about par-score of 183 for 3 against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Saturday.

Verstappen beats Piastri to Japanese GP pole

Verstappen beats Piastri to Japanese GP pole

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc qualified fourth with Mexican Sergio Perez, Verstappen's closest title rival and team mate but a massive 151 points adrift after 15 of 22 rounds, fifth and 0.773 off his team mate's pace.

Indebted to MS Dhoni for the rest of my life: Ashwin

Indebted to MS Dhoni for the rest of my life: Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a master of out of the box strategies, flung the new ball to R Ashwin in the IPL 2011 final against Royal Challengers Bangalore and the then rookie off-spinner made an impact in the fourth ball itself, dismissing an in-form Chris Gayle.

'Will miss Hardik, but never tried convincing him to stay back'

'Will miss Hardik, but never tried convincing him to stay back'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra on Saturday said he never tried to convince Hardik Pandya against returning to Mumbai Indians but conceded that the star all-rounder's experience would be dearly missed by the team in the IPL beginning on March 22.

PIX: KKR survive Klaasen blitz after Russell rampage

PIX: KKR survive Klaasen blitz after Russell rampage

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Heinrich Klaasen's entertaining half-century went in vain as Andre Russell's all-round effort steered Kolkata Knight Riders to a thrilling four-run victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Verstappen ends F1 season with 19th win in 22 races

Verstappen ends F1 season with 19th win in 22 races

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Red Bull's triple World champion Max Verstappen wrapped up a year of unprecedented dominance with his record-extending 19th win in 22 races at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.

F1: Verstappen takes final pole of the season at Abu Dhabi

F1: Verstappen takes final pole of the season at Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Red Bull have won 20 of the 21 races so far, another F1 record, and Verstappen has won in Abu Dhabi for the past three years. Both titles have already been clinched.

Asian Games: 'Shoot as if it's your last shot'

Asian Games: 'Shoot as if it's your last shot'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Handling pressure at the highest level can be tricky for rookies but archers Aditi Swami and Parneet Kaur were fortunate to have the seasoned Jyothi Surekha Vennam by their side.

No place for Sangha, Ellis in Australia's World Cup squad

No place for Sangha, Ellis in Australia's World Cup squad

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Young leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha has been cut along with fast bowler Nathan Ellis and rookie all-rounder Aaron Hardie.

Dhawan, Bhuvi released, rookie all-rounder Vijay Shankar in for 2nd Test

Dhawan, Bhuvi released, rookie all-rounder Vijay Shankar in for 2nd Test

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Rookie Tamil Nadu all-rounder Vijay Shankar has been drafted in the Indian squad for the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka with seamer Bhuvneshar Kumar and senior opener Shikhar Dhawan being released.

Keep out of my way, Raikkonen tells F1 rookies

Keep out of my way, Raikkonen tells F1 rookies

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

The McLaren driver has only one piece of advice for Formula One's rookie drivers: 'Let us past.'

He showed class character: Suryakumar lauds Ravi Bishnoi

He showed class character: Suryakumar lauds Ravi Bishnoi

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

India captain Suryakumar Yadav lauded rookie leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi for his great recovery in the T20I series against Australia after a rough start.

Rookie India hold Oman to 1-1 draw in friendly

Rookie India hold Oman to 1-1 draw in friendly

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Playing with ten debutants, India came back strongly in the second half to eke out a draw in their first international game since the COVID-19 lockdown last March.

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Election 2024: The Big Fights In Kerala

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Kerala's election discourse operates surreptitiously. Its explicit face focuses on important national and local issues. At the same time, it seeks to secure apt communal equations to ensure votes, notes Shyam G Menon.