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Amid BJP wave, SP takes entry into Gujarat assembly

Amid BJP wave, SP takes entry into Gujarat assembly

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Incumbent MLA Kandhal Jadeja of Samajwadi Party on Thursday retained the Kutiyana assembly seat

At 64.33%, Gujarat sees 4% drop in voter turnout from 2017 assembly polls

At 64.33%, Gujarat sees 4% drop in voter turnout from 2017 assembly polls

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Gujarat has registered a voter turnout of 64.33 per cent for the recently-concluded elections to 182 assembly seats, a drop of more than 4 per cent as compared to the turnout registered in the 2017 polls.

Bhajji disgruntled over Kuldeep's non-selection

Bhajji disgruntled over Kuldeep's non-selection

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

"Now he played after nearly two years again and has been dropped again. Would love to know the rationale," said Harbhajan, one of the four Indian bowlers to have taken 400-plus wickets.

Campaigning ends for 2nd phase of Gujarat polls

Campaigning ends for 2nd phase of Gujarat polls

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

As many as 833 candidates are in the fray across 93 constituencies which will go to polls on December 5. Votes will be counted on December 8.

Hazare Trophy: Sarfaraz slams ton as Mumbai qualify for knockouts

Hazare Trophy: Sarfaraz slams ton as Mumbai qualify for knockouts

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played on Wednesday

IPL PIX: Pooran, Krunal shine as LSG rally to beat SRH

IPL PIX: Pooran, Krunal shine as LSG rally to beat SRH

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Nicholas Pooran's sensational late cameo powered Lucknow Super Giants to a seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Rohit must be getting support from BCCI: Harbhajan

Rohit must be getting support from BCCI: Harbhajan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Harbhajan has expressed his massive displeasure with the "lack of respect" for the Saurashtra man and the fact that the yardstick to judge performances hasn't been same for every senior player.

Why missing another Ranji season will be 'a great loss'

Why missing another Ranji season will be 'a great loss'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Former India pacer Jaydev Unadkat says the potential cancellation of a second consecutive Ranji Trophy season will be a 'great loss' for domestic cricket.

'Salim Durani was an impact player'

'Salim Durani was an impact player'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Batting great Gundappa Viswanath recalls his memories of Salim Durani.

Kishan, SKY picked for first 2 Australia Tests; Bumrah out

Kishan, SKY picked for first 2 Australia Tests; Bumrah out

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Ishan Kishan earned his maiden Test call-up, while Suryakumar Yadav was also included for the first two Tests of the four-match series against Australia next month.

Rare phenomenon: Gulab may intensify into another cyclone

Rare phenomenon: Gulab may intensify into another cyclone

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

After remnants of cyclone Gulab that hit the eastern coast of the country brought torrential rains to central Maharashtra, a senior India Meteorological Department official said on Wednesday that we are witnessing a rare occurrence as the weather system might generate another cyclonic storm.

Rain wreaks havoc in parts of India; 17 dead, thousands moved to safety

Rain wreaks havoc in parts of India; 17 dead, thousands moved to safety

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Incessant showers caused landslides and floods in various parts of the country leaving at least 17 people dead on Wednesday while thousands more were forced to move to safety as rivers swelled and water reservoirs filled up fast.

SA ODIs: Blow for India as Chahar ruled out with injury

SA ODIs: Blow for India as Chahar ruled out with injury

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

India's ODI team has been dealt a blow as pace bowler Deepak Chahar is likely to miss the remaining two games due to a twisted ankle sustained during a training session.

Irani Cup: Rahul's dipping form - a chance for Mayank?

Irani Cup: Rahul's dipping form - a chance for Mayank?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

With KL Rahul struggling to find his form, the Irani Cup can help Mayank Agarwal find his way back into the national team.

Ranji round-up: Padikkal's ton gives Karnataka lead

Ranji round-up: Padikkal's ton gives Karnataka lead

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

It was batters who mostly lead their teams to victories and some into the knock-outs. While Mumbai trailblazer Sarfaraz Khan continues to find the big runs, Baba Indrajith's consistency wasn't enough for Tamil Nadu to make even the top two in Group H.

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

How Jadeja confused the Aussie batters

How Jadeja confused the Aussie batters

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Jadeja took 5 for 47 on his international comeback with the prized scalps of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith

How BCCI can reschedule IPL 2021

How BCCI can reschedule IPL 2021

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Niranjan Shah suggests that the BCCI not rush to take a decision and wait for a couple of months to see how the COVID-19 situation develops before taking a call on IPL 2021.

People of Gujarat listen to everyone but...: Modi after casting vote

People of Gujarat listen to everyone but...: Modi after casting vote

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday cast his vote at a polling station in Ahmedabad during the second phase of the assembly elections in Gujarat and said the state's people listen to everybody, but it is their nature to accept what is true.

Gujarat CM, Hardik in fray as phase 2 polling on Monday

Gujarat CM, Hardik in fray as phase 2 polling on Monday

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

A total 2.51 crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise for the second phase of elections, including 1.29 crore men and 1.22 crore women.

Will Pant toss with right hand in SA series-decider?

Will Pant toss with right hand in SA series-decider?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Having lost the toss in all four matches of the ongoing T20I series against South Africa, India's stand-in captain Rishabh Pant said he will spin the coin with his right hand in the series-deciding game in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Dravid Works On Pant's Batting

Dravid Works On Pant's Batting

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

A determined Indian team slogged it out in the nets at the Saurashtra Cricket Association stadium in Rajkot.

How The IPL CHANGED My Life

How The IPL CHANGED My Life

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'The IPL was a big learning for me that whatever you do at this level, you should be confident about yourself.'

PIX: Umesh, Ashwin put India in control on Day 1

PIX: Umesh, Ashwin put India in control on Day 1

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Umesh Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin picked four wickets each to put India in control as Bangladesh were bowled out for 227 in their first innings, on Day 1 of the second and final Test.

PHOTOS: Sensational SKY powers India to series win

PHOTOS: Sensational SKY powers India to series win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Images from the third and final T20 International between India and Sri Lanka.

BJP's Gujarat show: Brand Modi towers above all

BJP's Gujarat show: Brand Modi towers above all

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The BJP could surpass its previous best showing of 127 seats in 2002 when Modi was the chief minister.

'Some people think Modi is only appeasing the Patels'

'Some people think Modi is only appeasing the Patels'

Rediff.com30 May 2022

'By the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, they moved back to the BJP almost totally and later their backing helped us win the local body elections.'

Pujara@100: Opens up on best knocks, preparation and 'shutting out outside noise'

Pujara@100: Opens up on best knocks, preparation and 'shutting out outside noise'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara is set to play his 100th Test when the second Test gets underway on Friday, and ahead of the milestone match, Pujara opened up on his best knocks and preparations in a candid chat.

63.31% voting percentage in Gujarat elections first phase, down 3% from 2017

63.31% voting percentage in Gujarat elections first phase, down 3% from 2017

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

In the 2017 assembly election, the voter turnout in the first phase covering the same 89 constituencies stood at 66.75 per cent.

Campaigning ends for first phase of Gujarat elections, Morbi 'hero' among candidates

Campaigning ends for first phase of Gujarat elections, Morbi 'hero' among candidates

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Campaigning for the first phase of the Gujarat assembly elections to be held on December 1 ended at 5 pm on Tuesday.

Not Dravid, it was Jadeja who wanted innings declared

Not Dravid, it was Jadeja who wanted innings declared

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Jadeja sent a message asking for declaration as he wanted his side to exploit the variable bounce

'BJP is in a Rustom-Sohrab situation'

'BJP is in a Rustom-Sohrab situation'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

'The BJP's problem is what rabbit can it pull out of the conjurer's hat?'

DDCA Ranji Mess: Selector stages walkout; questionable calls by coach

DDCA Ranji Mess: Selector stages walkout; questionable calls by coach

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

When DDCA secretary Verma was contacted, he said that there hasn't been any wrong selections.

Ranji final: Late wickets give Bengal upperhand on Day 1

Ranji final: Late wickets give Bengal upperhand on Day 1

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Heavyweight Cheteshwar Pujara was down with fever as Bengal gained the upperhand against a scratchy Saurashtra on an attritional opening day's play in the Ranji Trophy final, in Rajkot, on Monday. Avi Barot and Vishvaraj Jadeja struck gritty half-centuries before Bengal pacer Akash Deep struck late in the final session to leave Saurashtra at 206 for five at stumps on Day 1.

Duleep Final: Rahane, Iyer fail as West struggle on Day 1

Duleep Final: Rahane, Iyer fail as West struggle on Day 1

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

West Zone's batting stars Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer flattered to deceive as South Zone restricted them to 250/8 on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy final in Coimbatore on Wednesday.

Could Rahul's presence have made a difference to Congress in Gujarat?

Could Rahul's presence have made a difference to Congress in Gujarat?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Rahul Gandhi mostly stayed away from the elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, choosing to focus on the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

Pujara reveals how he bounced back

Pujara reveals how he bounced back

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Pujara forced his way back into the national team for the fifth Test against England after scoring 720 runs in just 5 matches

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.

County stint will keep me in good stead for England Test: Pujara

County stint will keep me in good stead for England Test: Pujara

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara said his stint for Surrey will hold him in good stead when India takes on England in the one-off Test in July.