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Ranji Roundup: Pujara slams record-extending double ton

Ranji Roundup: Pujara slams record-extending double ton

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Sunday.

Vijay Hazare: Iyer's ton helps Mumbai beat Maharashtra

Vijay Hazare: Iyer's ton helps Mumbai beat Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

This was Mumbai's second successive win after they had beaten Delhi in the lung-opener.

Ranji Roundup: Mayank hits another ton; Wakhare spins Vidarbha to big win

Ranji Roundup: Mayank hits another ton; Wakhare spins Vidarbha to big win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday

Rs 100 million worth IPL tickets sold in Rajkot

Rs 100 million worth IPL tickets sold in Rajkot

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The Gujarat Lions-RCB game -- featuring Virat's magnificent century -- earned the highest amount.

Curious selections by Chetan Sharma-led committee

Curious selections by Chetan Sharma-led committee

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The choice of Jayant Yadav as back-up off-spinner in Test squad, or picking Baba Aparajith over the likes of Mandeep Singh and Sheldon Jackson in India A, could raise pertinent questions as to whether enough respect has been given by this committee when it comes to selecting performers in domestic cricket.

Gujarat: Rallies turn away from cities

Gujarat: Rallies turn away from cities

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Modi and Shah addressed rallies away from the four major urban centres of Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot.

Unadkat could get a look in for Australia series

Unadkat could get a look in for Australia series

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

While the two T20 matches will be a precursor to the ODI series, vice-captain Rohit Sharma is likely to be given a short break to rejuvenate and come back fresh for the ODIs.

Cyclone Tauktae: Death toll in Gujarat goes up to 79

Cyclone Tauktae: Death toll in Gujarat goes up to 79

Rediff.com21 May 2021

As many as 79 people have lost their lives in incidents related to cyclone Tauktae in different parts of Gujarat, officials said on Thursday as the authorities carried out restoration work in affected areas and launched damage assessment exercise.

Rohit first Indian man to play 100 T20Is

Rohit first Indian man to play 100 T20Is

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

India's stand-in skipper reached the milestone when he led the team in the second match against Bangladesh, at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, in Rajkot, on Thursday.

Vijay Hazare: Rahul hits ton; Chhattisgarh stun Mumbai

Vijay Hazare: Rahul hits ton; Chhattisgarh stun Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

A roundup of the matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy One-Day tournament, on Saturday.

The faces from Gujarat in new Modi Cabinet

The faces from Gujarat in new Modi Cabinet

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Influential Patel community leader Parshottam Rupala, minister in the first Narendra Modi government Mansukh Mandaviya and three-time MP Darshana Jardosh, all from Gujarat, were among those inducted in the Union cabinet on Wednesday.

Series win will boost Bangladesh cricket: Mahmudullah

Series win will boost Bangladesh cricket: Mahmudullah

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'Obviously, I think, it is a great, great opportunity especially when you have already won the first game in the series, so it's a great opportunity and I think boys are feeling energetic about it and hopefully we can put up a good show tomorrow'

PIX: India struggling despite Pujara, Rahane fightback

PIX: India struggling despite Pujara, Rahane fightback

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Images from Day 4 in the second Test between England and India, at Lord's, on Sunday.

Ranji Roundup: Ishant sizzles, Bengal in driver's seat

Ranji Roundup: Ishant sizzles, Bengal in driver's seat

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Saturday

BCCI defies Lodha again! 70-plus Niranjan included in committee

BCCI defies Lodha again! 70-plus Niranjan included in committee

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

In a surprise move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday decided to include former Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) president Niranjan Shah as 'Special Invitee' in the newly formed committee which will study the Lodha Panel Reforms.

MCA's Rs 2 crore bounty for its Ranji Trophy champs

MCA's Rs 2 crore bounty for its Ranji Trophy champs

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Mumbai squad led by Aditya Tare, which thrashed Saurashtra by an innings and 21 runs in the Ranji Trophy final inside three days, has earned a cash bonus of Rs 2 crore from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).

Hazare: Samson hits record-breaking 212; TN toy with MP

Hazare: Samson hits record-breaking 212; TN toy with MP

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Riding on Samson's record-breaking unbeaten 212 off just 129 balls, Kerala posted a mammoth 377/3 on the board and restricted Goa to 153/3 after play was called off due to inclement weather.

'Indian cricket can depend on Pujara'

'Indian cricket can depend on Pujara'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

'Cheteshwar Pujara is the wall (of Indian cricket) after Rahul Dravid. He is the Indian wall like the China Wall (referring to the Great Wall of China).'

IN PICS: Heavy rains disrupt normalcy in Gujarat

IN PICS: Heavy rains disrupt normalcy in Gujarat

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Heavy rains pounded the Saurashtra region in Gujarat, disrupting normal life and bringing rail and road traffic to a near halt even as over 3,000 people were shifted to safer places due to overflowing of dams, authorities said on Thursday.

Rajkot set to be first Test centre in India to implement DRS

Rajkot set to be first Test centre in India to implement DRS

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Rajkot will not only make it's Test debut next week but will also become the first Test centre in India to implement the Decision Review System.

Lockdown Heroes: Nadeem, Jackson help the needy

Lockdown Heroes: Nadeem, Jackson help the needy

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Jharkhand spinner Shahbaz Nadeem and Saurashtra batsman Sheldon Jackson rise to the challenge in these dark times.

Of Fletcher's tips to Unadkat, CD of 'SD-248' and biryani

Of Fletcher's tips to Unadkat, CD of 'SD-248' and biryani

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Team India coach Duncan Feltcher is so impressed with left-arm seamer Jaydev Unadkat that he believes the Saurashtra pacer can achieve greater heights.

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Each region in India has its own culinary narrative that speaks through its distinct dishes. Each cuisine packs within itself, textures, layers, ideas and historical nuggets so that all of Indian food cannot be pigeonholed together to say that there is one Indian cuisine. A fascinating extract from Sonal Ved's Whose Samosa Is It Anyway?.

First time in 60 years monsoon is above normal for two seasons in a row

First time in 60 years monsoon is above normal for two seasons in a row

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

This year, the monsoon was above normal in almost all parts, except in North-West India, which comprises the major grain producing states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, along with states such as Himachal Pradesh, the NCR, Uttarakhand, and J&K.

Laxman conducts first online session for Bengal batsmen

Laxman conducts first online session for Bengal batsmen

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Laxman talked about how to control the mind in order to avoid playing loose shots, importance of batting in the first one hour of play on bowling friendly pitches.

Ranji Roundup: Iyer onslaught gives Mumbai hopes of outright victory

Ranji Roundup: Iyer onslaught gives Mumbai hopes of outright victory

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday

India's domestic season finally gets underway with Mushtaq Ali

India's domestic season finally gets underway with Mushtaq Ali

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

India will witness its first major cricket tournament in the country since the COVID-19 disruption when the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy begins the much-delayed domestic season from Sunday, presenting a platform for the hopefuls to impress before the Indian Premier League players' auction.

'Jadeja is one of the best bowlers in India on a turning wicket'

'Jadeja is one of the best bowlers in India on a turning wicket'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Saurashtra coach Sitanshu Kotak on what makes Ravindra Jadeja such a dangerous bowler on turning wickets and why India made the right decision by recalling him to the Test side.

Brace yourself, this summer's going to be hotter than usual

Brace yourself, this summer's going to be hotter than usual

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The India meteorological department has stated that day temperatures are likely to be above normal by 0.5 degree Celsius, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Ranji Roundup: Unadkat strikes twice; Gujarat in command

Ranji Roundup: Unadkat strikes twice; Gujarat in command

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Friday.

Gujarat's gun-toting leader Vitthal Radadia joins BJP

Gujarat's gun-toting leader Vitthal Radadia joins BJP

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Former Congress MP Vitthal Radadia, who had hit the headlines last year for brandishing a gun at a tollbooth, on Friday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party along with his son and supporters in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in Dhoraji.

IPL 2020: Watch out for these bowlers!

IPL 2020: Watch out for these bowlers!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

A look at 5 exciting bowlers to watch out for in IPL 2020.

Yuvraj on why Dhoni will play an important role in 2019 World Cup

Yuvraj on why Dhoni will play an important role in 2019 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Yuvraj Singh said Mahendra Singh Dhoni's presence is crucial for India's World Cup chances as he is a guiding force for current captain Virat Kohli and also plays an important role in decision-making.

89 Gujarat farmers committed suicide in last four years: Govt

89 Gujarat farmers committed suicide in last four years: Govt

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Gujarat agriculture department on Wednesday said that 89 farmers committed suicide in the state in the last four years, while claiming that crop failure was not the reason behind the extreme step in any of the cases.

Dravid backs Pujara to do well in ODIs

Dravid backs Pujara to do well in ODIs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Impressed with young Cheteshwar Pujara, former Indian captain Rahul Dravid said that the Saurashtra lad had it in him to do well in the limited overs as well.

Gujarat Polls: The games political parties play

Gujarat Polls: The games political parties play

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Of cricket bats and kabbadi ads in the Gujarat poll

Former Gujarat CM Keshubhai Patel, who beat Covid-19, passes away

Former Gujarat CM Keshubhai Patel, who beat Covid-19, passes away

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Former Gujarat chief minister Keshubhai Patel died in Ahmedabad on Thursday after prolonged illness, family sources said. Patel (92) had recovered from Covid-19 recently and was rushed to a hospital in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning following health complications, the sources said.

Ranji Roundup: Samson hits ton, Delhi reach quarters

Ranji Roundup: Samson hits ton, Delhi reach quarters

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Sunday

Ranji roundup: Karnataka, Mumbai game ends in draw

Ranji roundup: Karnataka, Mumbai game ends in draw

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Hosts Karnataka amassed three points on the basis of their crucial first-innings lead as their Elite Ranji Trophy Group A game against Mumbai ended in a tame draw in Belagavi.

Punjab thrash Sauarashtra by 8 wickets

Punjab thrash Sauarashtra by 8 wickets

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Punjab notched up a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Sauarashtra on the third day of their Group A Ranji Trophy match in Mohali.