News for 'Rajkot'

Will Jasprit Bumrah miss the third Test?

Will Jasprit Bumrah miss the third Test?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Jasprit Bumrah led the Indian attack from the front in the second Test against England. Following a sizzling six-wicket haul in the first innings, Bumrah returned to pick up three to guide India to a series-levelling win.

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.

Siraj rested from second Test to manage workload

Siraj rested from second Test to manage workload

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Avesh Khan, who was released to play Ranji Trophy during first Test, has rejoined the squad.

'Always Something To Learn From Dhoni'

'Always Something To Learn From Dhoni'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

With the fourth Test against England set to be played in Ranchi on Friday, February 23, Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel recalled his first interaction with his idol, Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

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.

'Longest 48 hours of our lives'

'Longest 48 hours of our lives'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

'What a phenomenal guy. I am insanely proud of you @rashwin99 We love you!'

With young guns rising to the occasion, India's transition concerns eased?

With young guns rising to the occasion, India's transition concerns eased?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

India may not be contemplating life after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli just yet but the robust display of their fringe players against England will have eased any fears about how they will cope when the old guard steps aside.

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Are faulty design, hurried construction and private ownership to be blamed for the incidents of airport roofs crashing?

Hayden Backs Pant, Warns Jaiswal

Hayden Backs Pant, Warns Jaiswal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

'Guys like Rishabh Pant have got a muscle memory and the thirst for victory.' 'He was such a key player last time he played there and the Australian public loved him as well, because of the nature of the way he played his game.'

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.

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Gandhiji asked me if I had sufficient warm clothes in view of the coming cold season. I said yes. But he verified my statement by asking Miraben to search my bag to make sure. Such was Gandhiji.

Before World Cup, Rohit's Daddy Time With Samaira

Before World Cup, Rohit's Daddy Time With Samaira

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Rohit Sharma enjoyed time out from cricket with wife Ritika and daughter Samaira.

Cong Surat candidate resurfaces, says betrayed by party

Cong Surat candidate resurfaces, says betrayed by party

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Suspended Congress leader Nilesh Kumbhani, whose nomination form was rejected over discrepancies leading to Bharatiya Janata Party winning the Surat Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat unopposed, resurfaced on Saturday after 20 days and alleged it was the grand old party that had betrayed him first in 2017.

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.

Biparjoy: WR short-terminates 56 trains to coastal Guj, sets up help desk

Biparjoy: WR short-terminates 56 trains to coastal Guj, sets up help desk

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The WR is taking various measures including setting up disaster management rooms, help desks, and keeping relief trains ready.

NEET-PG Delay May Push Doctors Abroad

NEET-PG Delay May Push Doctors Abroad

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

'The NEET-PG is the only exam for admission to MD, MS and PG Diploma courses.' 'Many doctors take time off from work to prepare for it, while others study during their long hospital shifts.'

'Don't see weakness in Jaiswal's game'

'Don't see weakness in Jaiswal's game'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

'His greatest challenge is going to be scoring runs away from home. To be classified as a great player at the end of your career, you gotta get 100s away from home in ALL conditions.'

Indian batting lacking zing in Kohli's absence

Indian batting lacking zing in Kohli's absence

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The former English skipper was also critical of his side's batting while pointing out India's issues with converting great starts to big scores, saying that hitting 30s and 40s does not win a team Test matches.

Bumrah's Wife Thrashes Troll

Bumrah's Wife Thrashes Troll

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

As her husband -- player of the match in the Vizag Test -- gears up for the third Test against England in Rajkot, Sanjana Ganesan, Bumrah's wife, found herself facing body-shaming comments in a promotional post with a Valentine's Day theme.

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.

How young blood transformed India's Test dominance

How young blood transformed India's Test dominance

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

The standout performers that allowed India to maintain their upper hand over England were young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav.

Who's To Be Blamed For Bridge Collapses?

Who's To Be Blamed For Bridge Collapses?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Government officials believe that central bridge projects perform better than state projects due to stricter checks and balances.

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.

Saving India, One Helmet At A Time

Saving India, One Helmet At A Time

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Inspiring story of India's 'Helmet Man' goes viral.

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.

Sikar in Rajasthan emerges as major hub for NEET-UG

Sikar in Rajasthan emerges as major hub for NEET-UG

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

An analysis of data indicated that while the candidates who allegedly benefitted from the paper leak and other irregularities have not done well, some centres have a high concentration of well-performing students.

PIX: Jaiswal rocks England with century as India dominate

PIX: Jaiswal rocks England with century as India dominate

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal's dream season just got better as he single-handedly seized the initiative from England with a sizzling century, putting India in complete control.

Stokes likely to bowl in Ranchi, but pitch ideal for spinners

Stokes likely to bowl in Ranchi, but pitch ideal for spinners

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Pope, one of the heroes for England in Hyderabad, feels that a wicket offering good turn will provide them with wicket-taking options.

Was just looking to build partnerships with Rohit: Jadeja

Was just looking to build partnerships with Rohit: Jadeja

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Following a 434-run victory against England on Sunday at Rajkot, star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja stated that he was looking to build a partnership with skipper Rohit Sharma in the first innings of the third Test as the three wickets fell very quickly at Niranjan Shah Stadium.

Shami Eyes Return During England Series

Shami Eyes Return During England Series

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'There is slight stiffness in my ankle, but that's fine.'

Mohammed Siraj: 150 wickets and counting

Mohammed Siraj: 150 wickets and counting

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Siraj's stellar performance in England's first innings, where he claimed 4/84 in 21.5 overs, played a crucial role in India gaining a vital lead.

'This Indian team can be beaten again'

'This Indian team can be beaten again'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'England lost the game because not one of their batsmen had a match-winning innings. That is what they'll look back at. Scores of 30-70 don't win Test matches...'

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.

Won't say anything about Jaiswal now: Rohit Sharma

Won't say anything about Jaiswal now: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday credited the young and inexperienced members of his side for their role in delivering the team's biggest ever Test win, in terms of runs, in Rajkot on Sunday.

Feeling bad, says Jadeja on Sarfaraz run-out

Feeling bad, says Jadeja on Sarfaraz run-out

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Sarfaraz Khan's stellar Test debut came to a crashing halt as a mix-up in the middle cost him his wicket.

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.

'Ashwin was just chasing milestone'

'Ashwin was just chasing milestone'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'That's why he didn't bowl as well as he could have bowled.'

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.

How ton-up Duckett led England's strong reply

How ton-up Duckett led England's strong reply

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Opener Ben Duckett smashed an 88-ball hundred to lead England's robust reply to India's first innings total of 445 on day two of the third Test in Rajkot on Friday.

BJP banks on 'Modi magic' to tide over Rajput ire

BJP banks on 'Modi magic' to tide over Rajput ire

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Facing protests from a section of the Rajput community over Union Minister Parshottam Rupala's remarks, the Bharatiya Janata Party in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh -- a Rajput-dominated seat -- is hoping that the 'Modi factor' and the development work undertaken by his government will help it retain the Lok Sabha constituency.