News for 'Rajkot'

Who Will Replace Bumrah in Ranchi Test?

Who Will Replace Bumrah in Ranchi Test?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

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

Modi speaks to Gujarat CM as state reels under floods

Modi speaks to Gujarat CM as state reels under floods

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The situation in rain-battered Gujarat improved slightly on Thursday as the rainfall activity subsided, but Vadodara and some other parts of the state are still reeling under a flood-like situation due to overflowing rivers while the authorities continue the rescue and relief operations.

Ashwin destined to get his 500th in my hometown: Jadeja

Ashwin destined to get his 500th in my hometown: Jadeja

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

A key moment that is being anticipated in this series is Ashwin touching 500 Test wickets and becoming only second Indian and ninth overall bowler to do so.

Virat Kohli to miss 3rd, 4th Test against England

Virat Kohli to miss 3rd, 4th Test against England

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

India's star batter Virat Kohli is likely to miss the third and fourth Tests against England due to personal reasons, which also kept him out of the first two matches of the series, a BCCI source said on Wednesday.

Sarfaraz vs Rahul: Who will get the selectors' nod for B'desh Test?

Sarfaraz vs Rahul: Who will get the selectors' nod for B'desh Test?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

For the team management, it is a choice between a younger man's (Sarfaraz) flamboyance and fearlessness versus a seasoned campaigner who has been a Test captain and is part of the national set-up for a decade now.

What was unusual about Kohli's Rajkot century?

What was unusual about Kohli's Rajkot century?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The West Indies bowling could have been taken to the cleaners, but the skipper hit only 10 fours in his knock -- significantly less than Shaw's 19 boundaries and Pujara's 14 hits.

Can India stop Ben Stokes' 100th Test triumph?

Can India stop Ben Stokes' 100th Test triumph?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Depleted India out to gatecrash Ben Stokes's 100th Test party

'Aaj kal ke bacche'...

'Aaj kal ke bacche'...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel stole the show in India's record-breaking victory in the Rajkot Test.

Team India register biggest Test win ever in terms of runs!

Team India register biggest Test win ever in terms of runs!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Team India registered their biggest winning margin in the history of Test cricket during the third Test against England at Rajkot on Sunday.

Rains abate in Gujarat but towns, villages remain flooded

Rains abate in Gujarat but towns, villages remain flooded

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Even as rains abated in most parts of Gujarat on Friday morning, several towns and villages witnessed water logging due to swollen rivers, officials said.

Saddam Hussein in Rajkot?

Saddam Hussein in Rajkot?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Tall and well-built, his face and hairstyle extremely similar to Saddam's, Amlani has always savoured every moment of his fame.

Shastri praises BCCI's chartered flight for Ashwin

Shastri praises BCCI's chartered flight for Ashwin

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Ashwin had left for Chennai hours after reaching the coveted milestone of 500 Test wickets on the second day of the match.

Run-feast in Rajkot

Run-feast in Rajkot

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Saurashtra scored 103 without loss in reply to Karnataka's mammoth 570.total of

When DRS grabbed the spotlight at Rajkot

When DRS grabbed the spotlight at Rajkot

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The Decision Review System has for a long time been a subject of controversy in Indian cricket, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India being averse to the technology.

Jurel's Army upbringing gives him the fearless attitude: Raina

Jurel's Army upbringing gives him the fearless attitude: Raina

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel's Army upbringing gives him the "fearless attitude" on the field, felt former cricketer Suresh Raina, adding that the young player had put in a lot of hard work to reach this level.

Defeat forces that insulted Shivaji Maharaj: MVA leaders at Mumbai rally

Defeat forces that insulted Shivaji Maharaj: MVA leaders at Mumbai rally

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

They slammed the Union and state governments for the collapse, with Uddhav Thackeray calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's apology as one "smacking of arrogance", while Sharad Pawar said the episode was an example of corruption.

India look to maintain stranglehold over England in Ranchi

India look to maintain stranglehold over England in Ranchi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

For the 'Bazball' inspired England, the win in Hyderabad has become a distant memory and a repeat of 2021 looks likely when India bounced back to win the four-Test series 3-1.

'Bharat deserves one more match'

'Bharat deserves one more match'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'You said you wanted a specialist 'keeper. So he is doing his job fully as a specialist 'keeper.'

Mandaviya expected to win maiden poll in Porbandar despite issues

Mandaviya expected to win maiden poll in Porbandar despite issues

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

This is Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya's maiden Lok Sabha election, but political experts and voters feel he can easily win Porbandar seat in his home state Gujarat, despite the electorate facing some key issues like unemployment.

England's performance is a 'wake-up call'

England's performance is a 'wake-up call'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Following a 434-run victory against England at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Sunday, former skipper Michael Vaughan took to social media and said that England's performance is a "wake-up call" that they cannot play in one particular way against quality teams.

Immolation toll rises to 3, Rajkot shuts down

Immolation toll rises to 3, Rajkot shuts down

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Five members of a Nepalese family set themselves ablaze in Rajkot, Gujarat on Wednesday to protest against a drive to evict them from their house. On Thursday, two more people died of their burn injuries, taking the death toll to three in the tragedy.

Sonam Kapoor catches swine flu, is hospitalised in Rajkot

Sonam Kapoor catches swine flu, is hospitalised in Rajkot

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

The Bollywood actress and her personal trainer have been infected with the H1N1 virus, reports Haresh Pandya from Rajkot.

4th Test: Hosts India target series win over England in Ranchi

4th Test: Hosts India target series win over England in Ranchi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

India will secure a series victory with a win against England in the third Test beginning in Ranchi on Friday but they must do so without their pace spearhead against a touring side looking to uphold their aggressive style of play.

England Will 'Go Hard' At India

England Will 'Go Hard' At India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

'There are three Tests left; opportunity to score a ton of runs.'

'Rajputs Will Abandon The BJP'

'Rajputs Will Abandon The BJP'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

'We want to send a notice to the BJP that Rajputs are no longer their slaves.'

Ranji Round-up: Mumbai, TN inch toward victory

Ranji Round-up: Mumbai, TN inch toward victory

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Round-up of the matches across various venues in the Ranji Trophy

Rajkot set to be first Test centre in India to implement DRS

Rajkot set to be first Test centre in India to implement DRS

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Rajkot will not only make it's Test debut next week but will also become the first Test centre in India to implement the Decision Review System.

Ahead of Modi's visit, Indian food popular in Poland

Ahead of Modi's visit, Indian food popular in Poland

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Indian cuisine is remarkably popular in Poland with various Indian restaurants catering to the growing demand for the rich flavours and Polish diners visiting them say the dishes like dosa and butter chicken remind them of their travels to India.

BJP, Congress Pull Up Sleeves In Gujarat

BJP, Congress Pull Up Sleeves In Gujarat

Rediff.com7 May 2024

After BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal's Surat win, Gujarat will see 25 Lok Sabha seats go to polls on May 7 with 266 candidates in the fray.

India vs West Indies two-Test series to kick-off in Rajkot

India vs West Indies two-Test series to kick-off in Rajkot

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The opening Test will be held at Rajkot from October 4 to 8, followed by the second Test from October 12 to 16 at Hyderabad.

A Father's Tears At Sarfaraz's Debut

A Father's Tears At Sarfaraz's Debut

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Naushad Khan has dedicated his entire life towards his dream of making his two sons -- Sarfaraz and Musheer -- play for India.

India host NZ, Bangladesh in packed home season

India host NZ, Bangladesh in packed home season

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

The arrival of the New Year will see an exciting white-ball showdown with England visiting India for five T20Is and three ODIs.

Sonia's speech in Rajkot 'lacklustre': Modi

Sonia's speech in Rajkot 'lacklustre': Modi

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Describing Congress President Sonia Gandhi's speech in Rajkot as 'lacklustre', Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday taunted her, saying the Congress treads carefully in the state and is scared of speaking fearing a backlash.

Will he, won't he? Stokes' bowling return sparks speculation

Will he, won't he? Stokes' bowling return sparks speculation

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Stokes, who is still recovering from a knee surgery, hasn't bowled since the second Ashes Test in June last year.

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Any of these match ups could influence the outcome of the Perth Test.

The Hit-Man Is Back!

The Hit-Man Is Back!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Rohit Sharma's 11th Test century -- 131 from 196 balls -- was laced with 14 fours and three sixes. He played a crucial role in India's recovery putting on 204 runs for the fourth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja.

Bhajji's Emotional Message For Ashwin

Bhajji's Emotional Message For Ashwin

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

'Dear @ashwinravi99, your cricketing achievements have brought joy to 1.4 billion Indians. Wishing strength and well-being to your family during this challenging time.'

'Kohli's absence is a blow for India; blow for world cricket'

'Kohli's absence is a blow for India; blow for world cricket'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'The game needs to look after the likes of Virat Kohli as well.'

'Winning toss will be crucial in the Test series'

'Winning toss will be crucial in the Test series'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'At every venue, how many runs they get in the first innings, will be crucial.'

Rajkot Test: Moeen Ali's warning to India

Rajkot Test: Moeen Ali's warning to India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

India's batsmen would have to watch out for variable bounce more than prodigious turn on a Rajkot wicket which was at its best for batting on the first two days, England centurion Moeen Ali said on Thursday. Following Joe Root's century on Wednesday, Moeen and Ben Stokes completed their hundreds on the second day as England piled up 537 runs in their first innings after winning the toss.