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Only focussed on doing well for GT: Saha on eyeing an India comeback

Only focussed on doing well for GT: Saha on eyeing an India comeback

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

With Ajinkya Rahane making a comeback, Wriddhiman Saha brushed aside questions on his chances of a India comeback, stating his only focus is doing well for Gujarat Titans.

PIX! Titans avenge loss to down KKR by 7 wickets

PIX! Titans avenge loss to down KKR by 7 wickets

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.

Bumrah backs rookie pacer Siraj to come good

Bumrah backs rookie pacer Siraj to come good

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Jasprit Bumrah backed debutant fellow-India pacer Mohammed Siraj to learn from his mistakes and come good after he received a hammering from New Zealand's batsmen in the second Twenty20 International, in Rajkot, on Saturday.

ODI World Cup: Ashwin, Prasad picks youngster as India's potential X-factor

ODI World Cup: Ashwin, Prasad picks youngster as India's potential X-factor

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

R Ashwin has urged selectors and team management to show faith in Tilak Varma and include the left-hander in the World Cup squad.

India in West Indies: Kohli struggles; Jaiswal shines in practice game

India in West Indies: Kohli struggles; Jaiswal shines in practice game

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Virat Kohli's struggles outside the off-stump continued as he was once again snapped behind the stumps during an intra-squad practice game.

Kaalkoot Review: Vijay Varma Gets Another Thumbs Up

Kaalkoot Review: Vijay Varma Gets Another Thumbs Up

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

With a solid Vijay Varma at its centre, Kaalkoot is a riveting watch, raves Mayur Sanap.

IPL: LSG look to halt Mumbai's charge in crucial clash

IPL: LSG look to halt Mumbai's charge in crucial clash

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Both teams will be looking to get out of the danger zone as eight teams remain in the play-off contention.

Sri Lanka batters have bright start against New Zealand

Sri Lanka batters have bright start against New Zealand

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Kusal Mendis and captain Dimuth Karunaratne handed Sri Lanka a strong start in Day 1 of the first Test against New Zealand.

Irani Cup: Jaiswal scores second ton; ROI inch closer to victory

Irani Cup: Jaiswal scores second ton; ROI inch closer to victory

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Jaiswal, who struck a sublime 213 in the first innings, scored a magnificent 144 out of his team's second innings total of 246

Shah Rukh Khan: The Ultimate Woman's Man

Shah Rukh Khan: The Ultimate Woman's Man

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

From what we've caught in a glimpse of its adrenalin-pumping promos, Jawan pays rich ode to SRK's inbuilt feminist. An army of females swarming its multi-heroines star cast screams iron fist in velvet glove in all its mainstream glory.

Will Dhawan rise again after Asian Games snub?

Will Dhawan rise again after Asian Games snub?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Shikhar Dhawan was a 'bit shocked' at his exclusion from India's Asian Games squad

'Shame that interest in motorsport has gone down in India'

'Shame that interest in motorsport has gone down in India'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

It pains former F1 driver Karun Chandhok to see that interest in motorsport in India has declined drastically.

'Game was played in really good spirit, we let cricket do the talking'

'Game was played in really good spirit, we let cricket do the talking'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Following the conclusion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith lauded his team while adding that the series was played in really good spirit.

Rookies slam Indian bowlers

Rookies slam Indian bowlers

Rediff.com29 Nov 2003

Rookie Queensland boys thrash Indian bowlers and race to 120-2 at lunch

Diksha wins record second Ladies European Tour Event title

Diksha wins record second Ladies European Tour Event title

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The 22-year-old Indian was steady throughout Sunday just as she had been all week. Trichat finished with a total of 9-under and was sole second while Frenchwoman Celine Herbin (69-72-67) was third at 8-under.

A 'perfect day' for KKR's hero Shardul

A 'perfect day' for KKR's hero Shardul

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Player of the Match Shardul Thakur ticked all the boxes and was lauded by KKR skipper Nitish Rana for his counter-attacking knock.

PIX: The Aussies inside the world's biggest stadium

PIX: The Aussies inside the world's biggest stadium

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

More than 110,000 people are expected on the opening day at the world's largest cricket stadium

Kohli-less India could try out rookie Gill in Hamilton ODI

Kohli-less India could try out rookie Gill in Hamilton ODI

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

The Indian fans could get a glimpse of the immensely talented Shubman Gill in the senior team jersey if he is chosen to replace Virat Kohli for Thursday's fourth ODI against New Zealand.

Coach Pandit hails Kolkata's sensational knight Suyash

Coach Pandit hails Kolkata's sensational knight Suyash

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Chandrakant Pandit was happy with rookie spinner Suyash Sharma's "fighting attitude", saying it was very difficult for rival batters to pick the lad.

'Buttler brings a lot of positive energy to the team'

'Buttler brings a lot of positive energy to the team'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Jos Buttler's presence is rubbing off on the Rajasthan Royals' youngsters as well, captain Sanju Samson said.

KKR's fight for survival continues in must-win clash with RR

KKR's fight for survival continues in must-win clash with RR

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Resurgent KKR face struggling RR, aim to break into top-4

'It's our league, Indians should have been captains'

'It's our league, Indians should have been captains'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'I didn't like that most of the teams have opted for foreign players as captains because it's an Indian league'

All you need to know about F1 2023

All you need to know about F1 2023

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Can Mercedes' seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton add to his record tally of 103 victories?

Ton-man Root pulls out shots to reveal new avatar

Ton-man Root pulls out shots to reveal new avatar

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Root helped kick off England's sparkling run under Stokes by scoring a mountain of runs against New Zealand and India in the home summer.

Rookie Hamilton now a contender

Rookie Hamilton now a contender

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

The 22-year-old Briton has transformed himself into a championship contender just three races into his Grand Prix career.

Is Shardul Thakur ignored in KKR squad?

Is Shardul Thakur ignored in KKR squad?

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Shardul Thakur allayed concerns over his fitness, saying he has been under bowled in the IPL

1st Test: Will Aussies Field 2 Spinners?

1st Test: Will Aussies Field 2 Spinners?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Alongside the experienced Nathan Lyon could play rookie Todd Murphy, who is yet to play an international match.

Umesh, Iyer, Shahbaz added to India squad for SA T20s

Umesh, Iyer, Shahbaz added to India squad for SA T20s

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Umesh was brought in as Shami's replacement

Can KKR continue momentum against Gujarat Titans?

Can KKR continue momentum against Gujarat Titans?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

GT (10 points from seven matches) have been a well-oiled unit and looks set for a successive play-off berth, sitting behind leaders Rajasthan Royals on net run-rate with a match in hand.

PIX: Green's century powers MI to IPL play-offs

PIX: Green's century powers MI to IPL play-offs

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Cameron Green's magnificent maiden hundred and Rohit Sharma's half century powered Mumbai Indians to a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

PIX: LSG survive Rinku onslaught to qualify for play-offs

PIX: LSG survive Rinku onslaught to qualify for play-offs

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Lucknow Super Giants survived a late Rinku Singh onslaught to secure a thrilling one-run win and seal their second successive play-offs berth in the IPL 2023 match.

F1 PIX: Verstappen leads Red Bulls to one-two finish in Miami

F1 PIX: Verstappen leads Red Bulls to one-two finish in Miami

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Max Verstappen won the Miami Grand Prix from ninth on the starting grid with a masterful display of tyre management on Sunday.

Your OTT Menu: Dinosaurs Or Monsters? Cops Or Crooks?

Your OTT Menu: Dinosaurs Or Monsters? Cops Or Crooks?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Time travel, monsters, dinosaurs, Korean cops, what will you watch on OTT this week? Sukanya Verma offers her picks.

PHOTOS: Punjab's play-off hopes dashed as DC dominate

PHOTOS: Punjab's play-off hopes dashed as DC dominate

Rediff.com18 May 2023

IMAGES from the IPL 2023 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals played in Dharamsala on Wednesday

FIH Rankings: Indian men's hockey team jump two places

FIH Rankings: Indian men's hockey team jump two places

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The Indian men's hockey team climbed two places in the latest FIH rankings following back-to-back wins in the Pro League matches.

Verstappen wins as red flag drama engulfs Australia GP

Verstappen wins as red flag drama engulfs Australia GP

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Max Verstappen clinched his second win of the season as the Australian Grand Prix was halted with three red flags.

Australian GP: Verstappen takes pole; Perez skids out

Australian GP: Verstappen takes pole; Perez skids out

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Verstappen struggled for grip through qualifying but it all came together in his last effort

IPL PIX: Iyer's century in vain as KKR lose to MI

IPL PIX: Iyer's century in vain as KKR lose to MI

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

Why skipper Rana won't blame KKR bowlers for SRH loss

Why skipper Rana won't blame KKR bowlers for SRH loss

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders bowling unit may have failed miserably against Sunrisers Hyderabad, but Nitish Rana, the losing side's skipper, still backs his bowlers, saying the same set will deliver for him in the upcoming IPL matches.

Dravid, Laxman to chalk out India's plans for WTC final

Dravid, Laxman to chalk out India's plans for WTC final

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Head coach Rahul Dravid and his team will assemble at the National Cricket Academy on Tuesday to start preparations for the World Test Championship final in June.