News for 'ROOKIE'

We have long way to go in T20 cricket: Mahmudullah

We have long way to go in T20 cricket: Mahmudullah

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Bangladesh have come close to a victory on many occasions but have failed to cross the line, especially against top teams like India losing the T20 series 1-2.

Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Kobe Bryant, one of the NBA's all-time greatest players whose international stardom transcended basketball, was killed at age 41 on Sunday in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others on board, officials said.

Pitch for 2nd Test expected to turn from Day 1

Pitch for 2nd Test expected to turn from Day 1

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

A welcome news for India fans will be Ravichandran Ashwin is doing fine and although he sustained a painful blow from a Jofra Archer short ball during the Indian second innings and needed immediate attention from the physio Nitin Patel.

Here's how Dravid created a solid talent pool for India...

Here's how Dravid created a solid talent pool for India...

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Rahul Dravid 'picked' the Australian 'brains' to create solid domestic structure which has served as a feeder line for his country's national team,

17 Indo-Canadians triumph as Trudeau returns to power sans majority

17 Indo-Canadians triumph as Trudeau returns to power sans majority

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Seventeen Indo-Canadians, including NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, won Canada's parliamentary elections on Tuesday with Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returning to power in the snap polls.

1st T20 PIX: Surya, Bhuvi shine as India trounce Sri Lanka

1st T20 PIX: Surya, Bhuvi shine as India trounce Sri Lanka

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Images from the first T20 between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, on Sunday.

This vitiligo model just made history

This vitiligo model just made history

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Winnie Harlow will be the first model with vitiligo to feature in a Sports Illustrated edition.

Indian Batsmen Have FORGOTTEN to ATTACK

Indian Batsmen Have FORGOTTEN to ATTACK

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

'No team has a lower attacking shot percentage than #IND'. Who would have imagined India would be sitting even below Namibia in the points table?

Should India include Kuldeep, Agarwal for Gabba Test?

Should India include Kuldeep, Agarwal for Gabba Test?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the fourth Test?

Rahane lauds Vihari, Ashwin and Pant's dogged show

Rahane lauds Vihari, Ashwin and Pant's dogged show

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Skipper Ajinkya Rahane reveals India's game plan going into the final day of the third Test against Australia.

ODI rankings: Ireland players move up the charts

ODI rankings: Ireland players move up the charts

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

India's Kohli, Rohit, Bumrah unmoved

Hamilton storms to final pole of the Formula One season

Hamilton storms to final pole of the Formula One season

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

The pole was a record-extending 88th of Hamilton's career and fifth of the season.

Is burden of captaincy affecting Finch's form?

Is burden of captaincy affecting Finch's form?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'He's arguably the best Twenty20 batter in the world over a long period of time. His record's so good and he's our captain, so maybe that's what's going on off-field but in our heads we just trust him'.

HAL's HTT-40 comes in from the cold

HAL's HTT-40 comes in from the cold

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Seven years ago, an IAF chief had ordered the HTT-40 to be removed from the Yelahanka air base. The IAF now wants HAL to build 108 HTT-40 aircraft.

'Labuschagne can be a big player if he keeps a level head'

'Labuschagne can be a big player if he keeps a level head'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Australia batting mainstay Steve Smith advised the 22-year-old Marnus Labuschagne to stay grounded after his meteoric rise in international cricket, which saw him post 896 runs at an average of 112, hitting four centuries -- two each against Pakistan and New Zealand -- this season so far.

F1: Loose drain cover wrecks Russell's Williams in Baku practice

F1: Loose drain cover wrecks Russell's Williams in Baku practice

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The shocked 21-year-old rookie was unhurt in the incident between turns two and three but Williams said the chassis would have to be replaced, sidelining the Briton until Saturday's final session before qualifying. Former world champions Williams are already facing plenty of problems with an uncompetitive car that is some way off their rivals' pace.

Toofaan review

Toofaan review

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Despite all its drawbacks, I was engrossed in Toofaan and the intensity Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra imbues it with for most part, observes Sukanya Verma.

Bottas pips Hamilton for pole at Austrian F1 GP

Bottas pips Hamilton for pole at Austrian F1 GP

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The front row lockout was a record-equalling 65th for champions Mercedes.

Formula One: Vandoorne faces Russian GP grid penalty

Formula One: Vandoorne faces Russian GP grid penalty

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Vandoorne qualified 17th at the previous race in Bahrain, 16th in China and 18th in the Australian season-opener, with 20 cars on the grid.

Schumi Jr's dream comes true as he takes first step on F1 journey

Schumi Jr's dream comes true as he takes first step on F1 journey

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Mick Schumacher, who will face intense scrutiny as embarks on his Formula One career, said for now he was simply overwhelmed to be following in his father's footsteps and called his promotion a dream come true.

PICS: Axar shines as India take first innings lead

PICS: Axar shines as India take first innings lead

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand, at Green Park, Kanpur, on Saturday.

Mission Possible: Kubica back in F1 eight years after serious injury

Mission Possible: Kubica back in F1 eight years after serious injury

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Former Renault driver Robert Kubica suffered a life-changing crash in 2011 when a steel guardrail penetrated his car and arm in a minor rally in north-west Italy.

Esports: Ferrari's Leclerc celebrates with pasta after winning

Esports: Ferrari's Leclerc celebrates with pasta after winning

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Formula One esports race was the third in a series designed to give fans something to watch after the COVID-19 pandemic stalled motorsport worldwide and left Formula One still waiting to start its season.

IPL 2020: Who is Tushar Deshpande?

IPL 2020: Who is Tushar Deshpande?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Tushar Deshpande held his nerve to help fashion a 13-run victory for Delhi Capitals against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday night.

India's T20 dilemmas: Tough calls between Dhawan/Rahul, Shreyas/Surya

India's T20 dilemmas: Tough calls between Dhawan/Rahul, Shreyas/Surya

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

There are 19 players available for selection and with two in contention for each slot

Indian cab driver's son tipped to save Aus for Ashes

Indian cab driver's son tipped to save Aus for Ashes

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

An Indian-origin rookie Australian pace bowler has been tipped as a probable hope for the Ashes after an explosive start to his first-class career and adapting well to the pressures of the Sheffield Shield.

Ranji roundup: Krishna's six puts Karnataka in control

Ranji roundup: Krishna's six puts Karnataka in control

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

A roundup of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches on Friday.

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 1

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 1

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Images from Day 1 of the fourth Test between Australia and India, at the Gabba, on Friday.

How these young Sunrisers slayed the Super Kings

How these young Sunrisers slayed the Super Kings

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Priyam Garg says he 'felt no pressure' when fellow-rookie Abhishek Sharma walked in to bat, with Sunrisers Hyderabad precariously placed in Friday's IPL match against Chennai Super Kings, in Dubai.

If you keep sledging, you probably aren't any good: Ambrose

If you keep sledging, you probably aren't any good: Ambrose

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'I don't think you can teach a bowler to be aggressive -- it has to be something within you'

MP youngster Rohera breaks Muzumdar's world record!

MP youngster Rohera breaks Muzumdar's world record!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Madhya Pradesh opener Ajay Rohera slammed the highest first-class score on debut, an unbeaten 267 against Hyderabad in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match.

1971 War: Living To Fly Another Day

1971 War: Living To Fly Another Day

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'You are to train three Bangladeshi pilots to fly this Chetak helicopter. Your task begins now.'

What has Rajnath ordered for Rs 87.22 billion?

What has Rajnath ordered for Rs 87.22 billion?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The army, air force and navy will all benefit from the defence ministry's approval of 'Make in India' equipment.

Tiger Woods named PGA Tour player of the Year

Tiger Woods named PGA Tour player of the Year

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Tiger Woods was named the PGA Tour's Player of the Year for a record 11th time on Friday, with fellow-American Jordan Spieth voted rookie of the year.

Lehmann reckons Australia should field these players in first Test

Lehmann reckons Australia should field these players in first Test

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

"He (Harris) is the in-form player of the competition and has an outstanding record over the last two years. I would have liked to have got (Matt) Renshaw in there, but he hasn't scored enough runs," Lehmann told Macquarie Sports Radio.

Vaughan says felt strange during 2000 Centurion Test...

Vaughan says felt strange during 2000 Centurion Test...

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

...after then South Africa captain, late Hansie Cronje gave England 'sniff' of victory.

Problem aplenty for Royals if Stokes misses season

Problem aplenty for Royals if Stokes misses season

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Royals core comprises of three Englishmen -- Stokes, Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer and their Australian skipper Steve Smith.

Excited to test NZ's bench strength in T20 series against India: Williamson

Excited to test NZ's bench strength in T20 series against India: Williamson

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

New Zealand have drafted in two debutants in the T20 squad besides all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijen, who has played just one T20

Dravid's advice for new crop of Indian batsmen...

Dravid's advice for new crop of Indian batsmen...

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Rahul Dravid says the just-concluded Sri Lanka series is an opportunity to reflect that not all wickets are going to be flat. 'We need to find ways to scrap and score 130, 140 on these wickets'

Three England-bound Pak cricketers COVID-19 positive

Three England-bound Pak cricketers COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The infected players will go into self-isolation.