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'Rahul will be rewarded with a T20 World Cup slot if...'

'Rahul will be rewarded with a T20 World Cup slot if...'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

If KL Rahul leads Lucknow Super Giants to their maiden IPL title, he will automatically be rewarded with a spot in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup, reckons head coach Justin Langer, who wants his team's national hopefuls to "concentrate" on doing well for the franchise first.

Wrestlers want IOA to form probe panel against WFI chief Singh

Wrestlers want IOA to form probe panel against WFI chief Singh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The protesting wrestlers on Friday reached out to Indian Olympic Association (IOA), demanding formation of an inquiry committee to probe the allegations of sexual harassment they have levelled against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

WFI chief compares wrestlers' protest with Shaheen Bagh stir

WFI chief compares wrestlers' protest with Shaheen Bagh stir

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday termed the protest by the country's top wrestling as the "dharna of Shaheen Bagh".

Weren't consulted before formation of committee: Protesting wrestlers

Weren't consulted before formation of committee: Protesting wrestlers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sarita Mor and Sakshi Malik, who staged a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar for three days demanding the sacking of the WFI president, posted identical tweets on the micro-blogging site, expressing their dismay.

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The home ministry on Thursday announced the Padma awards which included five Padma Bhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri.

WFI's emergency general council meeting in Ayodhya called off

WFI's emergency general council meeting in Ayodhya called off

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The Wrestling Federation of India's emergency general council meeting, scheduled in Ayodhya for Sunday, was called off after the Sports Ministry directed it to suspend all ongoing activities owing to the various allegations against the sports body and its president.

Indian Teams For South Africa: The Key Takeaways

Indian Teams For South Africa: The Key Takeaways

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Jasprit Bumrah will definitely be a part of India's plans for the T20 World Cup but there is not clarity on the T20 future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

IPL 2023: DC-LSG: Who Will Win?

IPL 2023: DC-LSG: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals take on the Lucknow Super Giants at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, April 1, 2023, evening.

It's Official! Hardik rejoins MI; Green moves to RCB

It's Official! Hardik rejoins MI; Green moves to RCB

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Hardik Pandya has quit Gujarat Titans to rejoin his former team Mumbai Indians, following a trade between the two franchises.

KKR's battle for survival; LSG sets sights on playoffs

KKR's battle for survival; LSG sets sights on playoffs

Rediff.com19 May 2023

LSG do not have to fret so much about the mathematical scenarios as a win would be enough for them to seal their back-to-back playoff berth.

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, with Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir recording its highest-ever voting percentage.

IPL PHOTOS: Krunal's all-round show steers LSG to easy win

IPL PHOTOS: Krunal's all-round show steers LSG to easy win

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Krunal Pandya's superb all-round showing helped Lucknow Super Giants notch a comprehensive five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

How the IPL teams have shaped up after the auction.

Washington Sundar replaces Deepak Chahar in squad for SA ODIs

Washington Sundar replaces Deepak Chahar in squad for SA ODIs

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Chahar, who had stiffness in his back after the third and final T20I against South Africa in Indore, will now head back to the National Cricket Academy where he will be monitored by the Medical Team there, according to a statement from the BCCI on Saturday.

T20 WC: Siraj, Shami, Shardul set to join India squad in Australia

T20 WC: Siraj, Shami, Shardul set to join India squad in Australia

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami and Shardul Thakur will join the Indian contingent in Australia

IPL: LSG banking on spinners to deliver against SRH

IPL: LSG banking on spinners to deliver against SRH

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Lucknow Super Giants will be itching to get back to winning ways against a buoyant Sunrisers Hyderabad with young wrist spinner Ravi Bishnoi holding the key.

IPL: LSG look to halt Mumbai's charge in crucial clash

IPL: LSG look to halt Mumbai's charge in crucial clash

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Both teams will be looking to get out of the danger zone as eight teams remain in the play-off contention.

WFI chief Singh to step aside, wrestlers call off protest

WFI chief Singh to step aside, wrestlers call off protest

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The government decided to form an oversight committee which will investigate the allegations of sexual harassment of women wresters by WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Wrestling row: Babita Phogat joins oversight committee

Wrestling row: Babita Phogat joins oversight committee

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The allegations were levelled by prominent grapplers such as Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Ravi Dahiya.

'Back to business': Shastri preps with team in Sydney

'Back to business': Shastri preps with team in Sydney

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'Great to get back to business with @hardikpandya7 @SDhawan25, @imShard, #TeamIndia #AUSvIND,' Shastri tweeted.

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Delhi police on Tuesday arrested two persons including NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha in connection with a probe in the portal's foreign funding, officials said.

RCB middle-order holds the key against rampaging LSG

RCB middle-order holds the key against rampaging LSG

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to shed the over-reliance on their celebrated top-order when they face a belligerent Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Lucknow on Monday.

Mukesh, Rajat get maiden India call-up for South Africa ODIs

Mukesh, Rajat get maiden India call-up for South Africa ODIs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Bengal pacer Mukesh Kumar and Madhya Pradesh's run machine Rajat Patidar on Sunday got their maiden India call-up for the upcoming three match ODI series against South Africa, starting in Lucknow on October 6.

IPL PHOTOS: Mohsin holds nerve to help LSG edge MI by 5 runs

IPL PHOTOS: Mohsin holds nerve to help LSG edge MI by 5 runs

Rediff.com17 May 2023

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians in Lucknow on Tuesday.

Bishnoi gets maiden call-up, Kuldeep returns for WI series

Bishnoi gets maiden call-up, Kuldeep returns for WI series

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

It is understood that Kuldeep, who had lost his mojo in the Kohli-Ravi Shastri era, has been called back as the current team management and selectors feel that he has the X-Factor to contribute to team's cause.

Grand Welcome for Rishabh Pant

Grand Welcome for Rishabh Pant

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The Indian dressing room is 'noisier', Coach Ravi Shastri noted, after the 23 year old's return.

Durani was a legend, an institution in himself: PM Modi

Durani was a legend, an institution in himself: PM Modi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Salim Durani, who passed away on Sunday, an institution in himself who contributed immensely to India's rise in the world of cricket.

'Why has WFI chief Singh's resignation not been sought yet?'

'Why has WFI chief Singh's resignation not been sought yet?'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal raised a question on Friday as to why the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has not been asked to resign, in the wake allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by female wrestlers.

Ranji round-up: Avasthi grabs seven to put Mumbai on top

Ranji round-up: Avasthi grabs seven to put Mumbai on top

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Tamil Nadu lead Railways by 363 runs courtesy Jagadeesan double hundred

IPL: RCB batters face spin test against LSG

IPL: RCB batters face spin test against LSG

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore will expect more runs from their batters and discipline in 'death' overs bowling when they take on high-flying Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Bengaluru on Monday.

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Full list of players released, retained and traded by all ten teams in the IPL.

Brothers in battle as Hardik's GT meets Krunal's LSG

Brothers in battle as Hardik's GT meets Krunal's LSG

Rediff.com6 May 2023

It will be a test of wits between Pandya brothers Hardik and Krunal when defending champions Gujarat Titans clash with Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Shastri's winning formula: Spinners hold Key in WTC

Shastri's winning formula: Spinners hold Key in WTC

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Shastri wants both Ashwin and Jadeja in Indian playing XI for WTC Final

Samson blitz in vain as SA down India in 1st ODI

Samson blitz in vain as SA down India in 1st ODI

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

India, who finished on 240-8, are missing key white-ball players who are in Australia for the Twenty20 World Cup.

Rahul Gandhi changes Twitter profile to 'Dis'Qualified MP'

Rahul Gandhi changes Twitter profile to 'Dis'Qualified MP'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi, on Friday, was disqualified as a member of the Lok Sabha, a day after a Surat court sentenced him to two years imprisonment in a defamation case filed against him over his 'Modi surname' remark.

Would LSG Have Won Sans Pooran-Badoni?

Would LSG Have Won Sans Pooran-Badoni?

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Pooran and Badoni's stand and the fine spell of bowling from the spinners in the middle overs helped choke the runs and LSG, wearing Kolkata football giants Mohun Bagan's red and gold colours, going home triumphant, could go down as one of the ironic moments in IPL 2023.

If Rashid Doesn't Bowl Well, He Will Still Change The Game

If Rashid Doesn't Bowl Well, He Will Still Change The Game

Rediff.com8 May 2023

If Rashid doesn't come good with the ball, he is certain to shine in the field or with the bat. His value and legend grew more on Sunday with an effort that changed the game's route.

SRH look for inspiration from new skipper Markram to turn tables against LSG

SRH look for inspiration from new skipper Markram to turn tables against LSG

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

SRH will bank on Markram's leadership skills to deliver results this season.

Pick Your Indian Team For WTC Final

Pick Your Indian Team For WTC Final

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the WTC final against Australia?

MP archers escape unhurt in Dehradun Shatabdi fire

MP archers escape unhurt in Dehradun Shatabdi fire

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Ten members of the Madhya Pradesh archery contingent escaped unhurt after their coach of the Dehradun-bound Shatabdi Express caught fire on Saturday.