News for 'Rajkot'

'From Mumbai maidans to batting together for the Indian team'

'From Mumbai maidans to batting together for the Indian team'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Suryakumar Yadav lauded his Mumbai team-mates who put up a match-winning performance with the bat.

Pune and Rajkot the two new IPL teams

Pune and Rajkot the two new IPL teams

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The BCCI followed the reverse bidding process to select the two new team owners. The new teams will replace the suspended teams Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, for two years.

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?

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.

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.

Mercedes Benz classics take over Mumbai's streets!

Mercedes Benz classics take over Mumbai's streets!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The 11th edition of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally in Mumbai on Sunday featured headturners that left the audience gasping in awe. Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com presents a ringside view.

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

Sena-UBT, Rane supporters clash as Aaditya visits Shivaji statue collapse site

Sena-UBT, Rane supporters clash as Aaditya visits Shivaji statue collapse site

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Sena-UBT leader and former Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray visited the Rajkot fort on Wednesday to take stock of the situation post the statue collapse.

Rajkot ODI fake ticket racket busted

Rajkot ODI fake ticket racket busted

Rediff.com11 Feb 2007

A current state panel umpire of the SCA is accused of giving a print order of 100-odd complimentary tickets as well as lunch and tea coupons for Sunday's India- Sri Lanka ODI.

'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.

'Didn't Know Mirch Masala Would Be Her Last Film'

'Didn't Know Mirch Masala Would Be Her Last Film'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

'She was my only choice to play Sonbai. The moment she read the script, she slipped into character.'

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.

South Gujarat receives heavy rains; more showers likely in next 1 week

South Gujarat receives heavy rains; more showers likely in next 1 week

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The weather office has issued a forecast of heavy to very heavy rains at isolated places in several districts of Gujarat over the next one week.

SC allows BCCI to release funds for Rajkot Test

SC allows BCCI to release funds for Rajkot Test

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to disburse Rs.56 lakhs for the opening Test of the five-match series against England, starting from Wednesday in Rajkot. Earlier on Tuesday, the BCCI had moved to the apex court to seek the disbursal of funds to Saurashtra Cricket Association for conducting the Rajkot Test, which will also see the application of Decision Review System (DRS) by the country for the first time.

The post-mortem of Australia's defeat in Rajkot

The post-mortem of Australia's defeat in Rajkot

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

According to Steve Smith, the key to India's victory was their partnerships in the middle.

'My Seniors Have Been Neglecting My Contribution'

'My Seniors Have Been Neglecting My Contribution'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

A scientist working at a government research institute funded by the University Grants Commission shares his experience.

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.

Rajkot Congress mourns 'death' of Scindia ground

Rajkot Congress mourns 'death' of Scindia ground

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Following the 'death' of the Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Ground (MSCG) in Rajkot amid the Independence Day celebrations, the city Congress on Tuesday evening staged besna and held a 'condolence meeting' on what were once the hallowed turfs of the historic venue.

When Niyati Charms Your Socks Off!

When Niyati Charms Your Socks Off!

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 contestant is out to steal hearts with her ravishing style.

Fadnavis Slams MVA For Jayant Patil's Remark

Fadnavis Slams MVA For Jayant Patil's Remark

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

'Maharaj was never a plunderer. He never bothered a common man.'

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.

NEET-PG likely to be held mid-August: Sources

NEET-PG likely to be held mid-August: Sources

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Post Graduate (NEET-PG) 2024 is likely to be held mid-August, sources said on Tuesday.

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.'

Security beefed up in Rajkot ahead of India-Aus T20

Security beefed up in Rajkot ahead of India-Aus T20

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Adequate security measures have been put in place by the Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) and Rajkot Rural Police ahead of the first T20 match to be played between India and Australia at Khanderi stadium in Rajkot on October 10.

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.

Rohit, Dravid win top honours at Ceat Cricket Awards

Rohit, Dravid win top honours at Ceat Cricket Awards

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma was named the 'Men's International Cricketer of the Year', while former head coach Rahul Dravid was conferred with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' at the Ceat Cricket Rating Awards 2023-24 here on Wednesday.

Have you tried the Rajkot peda?

Have you tried the Rajkot peda?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

The pure milk pedas of Rajkot are fast faining popularity across the country.

Ranji: Maharashtra crush Baroda; Vidarbha thrash Rajasthan

Ranji: Maharashtra crush Baroda; Vidarbha thrash Rajasthan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Maharashtra secured a resounding 439-run victory over Baroda in a Group A Ranji Trophy match, keeping defending champions Mumbai's hopes alive for the knockout stage.

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.'

Rajkot or Hyderabad may host India's first ever day-night Test

Rajkot or Hyderabad may host India's first ever day-night Test

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Either Hyderabad or Rajkot may host India's maiden day-night Test match when the West Indies will arrive for a tour, later this year.

'I apologise': Modi on Shivaji statue collapse, mentions Savarkar

'I apologise': Modi on Shivaji statue collapse, mentions Savarkar

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday apologised to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and those hurt by the collapse of the warrior king's statue in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, an act coming in the backdrop of a huge row over the crash which provided ammunition to the opposition to target the Mahayuti government ahead of assembly polls.

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.

Sehwag supported Lanka in Rajkot run-riot

Sehwag supported Lanka in Rajkot run-riot

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

While the entire country was praying for an India victory in Tuesday's One-Day International series opener in Rajkot, Man of the Match Virender Sehwag said he was actually supporting Sri Lanka in the high-scoring humdinger. 'I was not tense at all, because I was supporting Sri Lanka,' Sehwag said after India staved off Sri Lanka's spirited response to eke out a narrow three-run victory.

Girls must not wear short tops to avoid rape: Rajkot BJP mayor

Girls must not wear short tops to avoid rape: Rajkot BJP mayor

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Rajkot city mayor Raksha Boriya on Wednesday suggested that girls should not wear short tops to avoid rape and sexual assaults and to 'conserve Indian values', drawing sharp criticism from several quarters.

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.

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.

Rhodes names India's 'complete all-round fielder'...

Rhodes names India's 'complete all-round fielder'...

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

South African cricket legend Jonty Rhodes called Ravindra Jadeja as a 'complete all-round' fielder.

Quota stir: Hardik detained ahead of India-SA match in Rajkot

Quota stir: Hardik detained ahead of India-SA match in Rajkot

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Hardik and around four of his supporters were detained when he was going to the cricket stadium in the attire of a farmer.

IPL: Dhoni, Ashwin, Steve Smith for Pune; Raina, Jadeja, McCullum for Rajkot

IPL: Dhoni, Ashwin, Steve Smith for Pune; Raina, Jadeja, McCullum for Rajkot

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

MS Dhoni will play for Pune in the next edition of the Indian Premier League.