News for 'Rajkot'

Cricketers Go Kite Flying!

Cricketers Go Kite Flying!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Indian and Irish cricketers flew kites to mark Makar Sankranti.

Op Sindoor: PBKS-MI clash moved out from Dharamsala

Op Sindoor: PBKS-MI clash moved out from Dharamsala

Rediff.com7 May 2025

PBKS-DC game also uncertain, say BCCI Sources

Operation Sindoor: All 32 airports to resume ops, advisories issued

Operation Sindoor: All 32 airports to resume ops, advisories issued

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Civilian flight operations from the 32 airports across northern and western India, including Srinagar and Amritsar, were suspended from May 9 to May 15.

Rajkot Test: India slapped with five-run penalty!

Rajkot Test: India slapped with five-run penalty!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

India were handed a five-run penalty for a second offence of their batters running on the middle of the pitch during Day 2 of the the third Test.

Suryakumar's wretched run continues...

Suryakumar's wretched run continues...

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

This slump has affected his overall T20I stats, with his batting average dropping below 40.

7 arrested for selling women patient's CCTV videos

7 arrested for selling women patient's CCTV videos

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

The police arrested six persons including a hacker named Parit Dhamelia from Surat and owner of a YouTube channel Prajwal Taily, a resident of Latur, Maharashtra.

England team arrive in Rajkot after Abu Dhabi break

England team arrive in Rajkot after Abu Dhabi break

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

A day before their return to India, England were dealt a blow with their frontline spinner Jack Leach ruled out of the remaining three Tests with a knee injury.

Gujarat crush Saurashtra, storm into Ranji semis

Gujarat crush Saurashtra, storm into Ranji semis

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Pacers Priyajit Jadeja and Arzan Nagwaswalla took seven wickets between them as Gujarat thrashed Saurashtra by an innings and 98 runs to enter the Ranji Trophy semifinals.

Bumrah rested for 2nd ODI; to rejoin team in Rajkot

Bumrah rested for 2nd ODI; to rejoin team in Rajkot

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Jasprit Bumrah was rested for the second ODI against Australia in Indore on Sunday with Prasidh Krishna replacing him in the playing XI.

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

Sikandar Review: Zzzzikander!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

There's not any effort -- not even a smidgen -- to resurrect a superstar on the wane in Sikandar, sighs Sukanya Verma.

PIX: Shami back in blue after 436 days!

PIX: Shami back in blue after 436 days!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

His seam position was spot on and it seemed like he was never away, with his line, length, control and pace impeccable.

7200+ runs & 21 tons: Saurashtra star bids farewell

7200+ runs & 21 tons: Saurashtra star bids farewell

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Saurashtra batting stalwart Sheldon Jackson retires from first-class cricket after 15-year career

PIX: How 10-man India dominated Day 3 of Rajkot Test

PIX: How 10-man India dominated Day 3 of Rajkot Test

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a rapid hundred before retiring hurt as India stretched their overall lead to 322 with eight wickets in hand to take control of the third Test.

Accident at bullet train construction site disrupts trains

Accident at bullet train construction site disrupts trains

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

A segmental launching gantry used for construction at a bullet train project site near Ahmedabad accidentally skid from its position and affected the adjoining railway line, disrupting the movement of several trains, officials said on Monday.

ODI Rankings: New high for Jemimah!

ODI Rankings: New high for Jemimah!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Meanwhile, Smriti Mandhana remained in third place while Laura Wolvaardt retained her top spot.

How Rohit Sharma wrote his own rules in Test cricket

How Rohit Sharma wrote his own rules in Test cricket

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Rohit Sharma's career has been a mix of brilliant moments and inconsistencies. While his Test record may not be impressive, his white-ball dominance and leadership qualities make him a legend.

'When A Player Is Charged Up, It Lifts The Whole Team'

'When A Player Is Charged Up, It Lifts The Whole Team'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Right now, the vibe is fantastic, and everyone is enjoying it.'

How Samson's working on his batting flaws

How Samson's working on his batting flaws

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Samson had new batting batting coach Sitanshu Kotak and throwdown specialists for company.

Ashwin coming back in Rajkot was the standout moment: Dravid

Ashwin coming back in Rajkot was the standout moment: Dravid

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

India head coach Rahul Dravid was delighted to see the players identify themselves with Rohit Sharma's leadership principles.

Mercury soars past 43 deg C in 26 places, another heatwave next week

Mercury soars past 43 deg C in 26 places, another heatwave next week

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

In Rajasthan, Pilani recorded 44.9 degrees Celsius, Phalodi and Churu touched 43.8 degrees Celsius and 43.5 degrees Celsius respectively, while Bikaner and Jaipur registered 43.4 degrees Celsius and 43 degrees Celsius.

Top Bowling Adil Rashid'

Top Bowling Adil Rashid'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Adil Rashid produced a stunning delivery to dismiss the in-form Tilak Varma during the third T20 International in Rajkot on Tuesday.

Ireland's Maguire reported for suspect bowling action

Ireland's Maguire reported for suspect bowling action

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

The 18-year-old claimed 3 for 57 from eight overs during Friday's ODI, which Ireland lost by six wickets.

Ranji Trophy: Delhi crumble against Jadeja's spin

Ranji Trophy: Delhi crumble against Jadeja's spin

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Ravindra Jadeja produced an excellent all-round performance, taking 5 wickets and scoring 38 runs, to help Saurashtra gain a commanding position against Delhi on the first day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.

Jemimah's maiden century powers India to series win

Jemimah's maiden century powers India to series win

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues' maiden hundred formed the cornerstone of India's commanding 116-run win against Ireland in the second women's ODI.

Mumbai's Ranji quarters vs Haryana moved to Kolkata

Mumbai's Ranji quarters vs Haryana moved to Kolkata

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Defending champions Mumbai's Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Haryana has been shifted from Lahli to Kolkata by the BCCI due to potential fog concerns in the northern region. The match will be held at the Eden Gardens from February 8 to 12.

After 12 years, Kohli returns to Ranji Trophy

After 12 years, Kohli returns to Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Indian superstar Virat Kohli will play his first Ranji Trophy game since 2012 after making himself available for Delhi's tie against Railways scheduled from January 30.

After 11 years, Kohli returns to Ranji... but...

After 11 years, Kohli returns to Ranji... but...

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli has been named in Delhi's 22-member provisional squad for their next Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra in Rajkot but doubts remain about his participation after it came to light that he is nursing a niggle.

J&K's Ranji quarter-finals moved to Pune

J&K's Ranji quarter-finals moved to Pune

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The match has been relocated from its original venue in Srinagar due to 'potential weather concerns' raised by the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association.

Hacked videos of women in labour room sold online; 3 held

Hacked videos of women in labour room sold online; 3 held

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The Gujarat police have arrested three individuals for allegedly acquiring hacked videos of women patients and selling them through YouTube and Telegram. The accused, who hail from Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, reportedly used international hackers to obtain the clips, which appeared to be from CCTV footage of a Rajkot-based hospital. The police identified and arrested the trio who were allegedly running this racket, after videos of women patients being examined by doctors inside the labour room of a hospital were circulated online.

'Pitch became very slow': What went wrong for India

'Pitch became very slow': What went wrong for India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Varun Chakravarthy believes the Rajkot pitch slowed down more than expected during India's run chase, contributing to the home team's first loss in the five-match T20I series.

No changes in England's line-up for crucial 3rd T20I

No changes in England's line-up for crucial 3rd T20I

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

In a must-win situation to keep the five-match series alive, England would be hoping to put a much improved performance with the bat.

How England battled to live another day

How England battled to live another day

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'I loved the way we kept pushing and kept taking the game on.'

Chakravarthy's magic in vain as India lose to England

Chakravarthy's magic in vain as India lose to England

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

England secured a 26-run victory over India in the third T20I in Rajkot on Tuesday to stay alive in the five-match series.

Harmanpreet rested for Ireland ODIs; Smriti to lead

Harmanpreet rested for Ireland ODIs; Smriti to lead

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and pacer Renuka Singh Thakur have been rested for India women's three-match home ODI series against Ireland.

Will Rajkot serve a 'turning track' for 3rd Test?

Will Rajkot serve a 'turning track' for 3rd Test?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Tuesday said that rank turners might come into play in the ongoing Test battle against England but admitted that sporting tracks, like the ones seen in the first two games, are "good for cricket".

Pant to play Delhi's next Ranji match, no word from Kohli yet

Pant to play Delhi's next Ranji match, no word from Kohli yet

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

According to ESPNCricinfo, Shubman Gill has also confirmed his availability for Punjab's upcoming Ranji Trophy sixth-round fixture against Karnataka, set to begin on January 23.

Will Indian Batters Come Good In Pune?

Will Indian Batters Come Good In Pune?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Given India's batting collapses in the last two matches, key changes to the playing XI are anticipated.

Morkel hints at Shami's inclusion for fifth England T20I

Morkel hints at Shami's inclusion for fifth England T20I

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Morne Morkel, India's bowling coach, is delighted to have Mohammed Shami back in the squad and hinted at a possible return for the veteran pacer in the fifth T20 International against England in Mumbai on Sunday.

Deepti impressed by inexperienced Ireland's fight in ODI series

Deepti impressed by inexperienced Ireland's fight in ODI series

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

'They are also doing good. Because, in the two matches they have played, it has been good. And, as a team, we have also done well.'

Jailed Gujarat scribe booked in fifth case for extorting realty agent

Jailed Gujarat scribe booked in fifth case for extorting realty agent

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Jailed journalist Mahesh Langa, already facing multiple charges, has been booked in a fresh case for allegedly extorting Rs 40 lakh from a real estate agent by threatening to malign his image and implicate him in a false case. This is the fifth FIR registered against him since his arrest in October 2023 for an alleged Goods and Services Tax (GST) scam. The latest case was registered based on a complaint by Janak Thakor, a real estate agent, who alleged that Langa threatened to write negative articles about him and trap him in a false case unless he paid the money. Langa has been in jail since his arrest in October and is facing charges in four previous cases registered by Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Rajkot police.