News for 'Ranchi'

Dhoni-Pandya as Jai-Veeru in Sholay 2?

Dhoni-Pandya as Jai-Veeru in Sholay 2?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

HP shares a closing bond with MS, whom he refers to as his 'brother', someone he turns to in times of adversity, turmoil and even to understand his own mind.

Diyas Ready To Light Up India

Diyas Ready To Light Up India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Diwali and diyas have an ancient connect.

England to persist with Bazball despite Rajkot thrashing

England to persist with Bazball despite Rajkot thrashing

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Coach Brendon McCullum said England will continue with their attacking Bazball approach in the last two Tests.

Fast & Furious Dhoni!

Fast & Furious Dhoni!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

With a pair of shades on, Dhoni was seen zipping through the streets of his hometown in his 1973 Pontiac Trans Am SD-455.

Comparisons with Dhoni not fair, says Pant

Comparisons with Dhoni not fair, says Pant

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Pant said at this point he feels emotionally overwhelmed while talking about his dynamics with the 2011 World Cup winner.

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.

What Dhoni, Ziva Are Up To

What Dhoni, Ziva Are Up To

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and daughter Ziva enjoyed playing with their dogs at their farm house in Ranchi.

'What impressed me was how he picked length, fast decisions'

'What impressed me was how he picked length, fast decisions'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Following India's win over England in the fourth Test, former England skipper Alastair Cook lauded Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel saying he was impressed by the youngster's fast decision-making and how he picked the lengths of the deliveries early.

Raj Bhavan involved in my arrest: Hemant Soren

Raj Bhavan involved in my arrest: Hemant Soren

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

"I challenge BJP to prove corruption charges against me. If proved, I will resign from politics," said Hemant Soren.

Will Rohit allow Ashwin this grand gesture in his 100th Test?

Will Rohit allow Ashwin this grand gesture in his 100th Test?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Gavaskar wants Ashwin to lead team out on field in Dharamsala in his 100th Test.

'Ladies First': Story of Deepika's journey from Ranchi to Rio

'Ladies First': Story of Deepika's journey from Ranchi to Rio

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The International Women's Day could not have been more special for Indian archer Deepika Kumari as a documentary on her life 'Ladies First' -- was released for worldwide streaming on Thursday.

HIL: Ranchi Rays to lock horns with Punjab Warriors in final

HIL: Ranchi Rays to lock horns with Punjab Warriors in final

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Debutants Ranchi Rays will face season's most consistent team Jaypee Punjab Warriors in the summit clash of the third Hero Hockey India League after both teams registered contrasting wins in their respective semi-finals in New Delhi.

'Will miss Hardik, but never tried convincing him to stay back'

'Will miss Hardik, but never tried convincing him to stay back'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra on Saturday said he never tried to convince Hardik Pandya against returning to Mumbai Indians but conceded that the star all-rounder's experience would be dearly missed by the team in the IPL beginning on March 22.

Dhoni's daughter Ziva grabs attention at Ranchi airport

Dhoni's daughter Ziva grabs attention at Ranchi airport

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was spotted at Ranchi's Birsa Munda Airport with his daughter, Zeva, strapped onto his shoulder in a baby carrier.

HIL: Ranchi Rhinos held to a 1-1 draw by Punjab Warriors

HIL: Ranchi Rhinos held to a 1-1 draw by Punjab Warriors

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Jaypee Punjab Warriors and Ranchi Rhinos played out a 1-1 draw at Birsa Munda Astroturf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi in the Hockey India League, in Ranchi on Saturday.

Dhruv Jurel picked for England Tests; Shami, Kishan out

Dhruv Jurel picked for England Tests; Shami, Kishan out

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Axar Patel made an expected comeback to the side for the first two Tests against England.

Dhoni's brother to contest Ranchi LS seat on SP ticket

Dhoni's brother to contest Ranchi LS seat on SP ticket

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Narendra Singh Dhoni, the elder brother of Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, will contest from the Ranchi Lok Sabha seat on a Samajwadi Party ticket in the 2014 general elections.

PHOTOS: Pujara, Saha, Jadeja give India the edge in Ranchi

PHOTOS: Pujara, Saha, Jadeja give India the edge in Ranchi

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

The overnight batsmen each survived a review to power India to 435 for six at lunch in response to Australia's 451 after a wicketless session played out under an overcast sky.

WPL 2024: Single-city showdown sparks excitement

WPL 2024: Single-city showdown sparks excitement

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

BCCI secretary unveils plans for WPL 2024

Ranchi pitch not ideal for T20: Kallis

Ranchi pitch not ideal for T20: Kallis

Rediff.com12 May 2013

All-rounder Jacques Kallis, who played a key role in Kolkata Knight Riders' five-wicket win over Royal Challengers Banglore in Ranchi on Sunday, said the pitch at the JSCA International Cricket Complex was not ideal for a Twenty20 game.

Will Robin Minz Be The Next M S Dhoni?

Will Robin Minz Be The Next M S Dhoni?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Minz is called a 'left-handed Kieron Pollard' on the domestic circuit for his ability to hit big sixes. He boasts of a strike rate in excess of 140.

Why India won the series sans big stars

Why India won the series sans big stars

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'England were really good today and they put up as much of a fight as they could. But obviously -- like with any Test series and any Test match -- you look at key areas where you let the game slip.'

Stop Violence! India Tells Manipur

Stop Violence! India Tells Manipur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The horrific videos from Manipur have shocked India, leading to protests across the nation.

ICC happy with Ranchi stadium, says JSCA president

ICC happy with Ranchi stadium, says JSCA president

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The International Cricket Council approved the newly constructed JSCA stadium to host the third One-Day International between India and England on January 19, Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) president Amitabh Choudhary said.

It will take a 'perfect performance' from Kiwis to win Ranchi ODI

It will take a 'perfect performance' from Kiwis to win Ranchi ODI

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Tom Latham has been New Zealand's best batsman on the on-going tour of India, having struck five half centuries. But he knows the biggest responsibility is to help the visitors win and for that he looking to take a cue from Virat Kohli's batting.

SEE: Farmer Dhoni In Action

SEE: Farmer Dhoni In Action

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'Nice to learn something new, but took way too long to finish the work'

Rohit gushes about India's mischievous young guns

Rohit gushes about India's mischievous young guns

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Moved by the youngster's stories and the emotions surrounding it, Rohit said he was "lost in their debuts".

Spanish tourist gang-raped in Jharkhand, 3 arrested

Spanish tourist gang-raped in Jharkhand, 3 arrested

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The incident took place at Kurumahat in Hansdiha police station area, around 300 km from the state capital Ranchi, on Friday night when a tourist couple from Spain was spending the night at a makeshift tent.

Gill sheds light on how fast-bowlers made a difference against England

Gill sheds light on how fast-bowlers made a difference against England

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

The pitches might not have been entirely in their favour, but the Indian pacers' ability to strike at vital situations has made a sea of difference in the Test series against England, reckons top-order batter Shubman Gill.

'England will get absolutely destroyed in India'

'England will get absolutely destroyed in India'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

'The hardest place to play in the world is India.'

There were performances from all around the table: Dravid

There were performances from all around the table: Dravid

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Emotions were at an all-time high in the Indian team dressing room after they registered a historic win against England with a winning margin of 434 runs in the third Test of the series on Sunday in Rajkot.

Ranchi franchise becomes third team in Hockey League

Ranchi franchise becomes third team in Hockey League

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The joint venture of Patel-Uniexcel Group has taken up the Ranchi franchise in the much-hyped Hockey India League, making it the third of the six teams which will compete in the event starting in January next year.

How dominant India outplayed England to take 2-1 series lead

How dominant India outplayed England to take 2-1 series lead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

India set England a huge target and then skittled the tourists out for 122 to romp to a 434-run victory in the third Test and go 2-1 up in the five-match series on Sunday.

NIA thwarts major attacks, recovers 16 live bombs near Ranchi

NIA thwarts major attacks, recovers 16 live bombs near Ranchi

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Continuing their investigation into the blasts ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Patna last October, the National Investigating Agency on Saturday recovered 16 live bombs from the Sithio village near Ranchi, Jharkhand.

'Ban players who don't play Ranji Trophy'

'Ban players who don't play Ranji Trophy'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

A state association official said Ranji Trophy runs the risk of 'a slow death if it was not made mandatory for top players to compete'.

Ashwin's 100 Tests, In Numbers

Ashwin's 100 Tests, In Numbers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Ashwin is the only Indian to score a century and bag a five-wicket in a single Test. He has achieved this feat on three occasions.

Need to give youngsters the environment to excel: Rohit

Need to give youngsters the environment to excel: Rohit

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The "composed" set of newcomers in the Indian team don't need frequent advice, they need just a supportive environment to excel, said skipper Rohit Sharma after the young guns played a major part in the hosts' series-sealing win over England in the fourth Test in Ranchi on Monday.

Man booked for raping, trying to convert Mumbai model

Man booked for raping, trying to convert Mumbai model

Rediff.com31 May 2023

The 23-year-old woman was motivated to approach police after watching the film The Kerala Story, the police official said citing her complaint.

'Not arrogance but...': Root defends Bazball

'Not arrogance but...': Root defends Bazball

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Joe Root emphasised the importance of adapting and evolving as a batter to counter the skills of world class bowlers.

Jharkhand CM to skip ED summons to attend G20 dinner

Jharkhand CM to skip ED summons to attend G20 dinner

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren will travel to New Delhi on Saturday to attend the dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu for the G20 summit, which meant that he would miss appearing before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in a money laundering case.