News for 'Saurashtra'

Now, BCCI to introduce DRS in Ranji Trophy

Now, BCCI to introduce DRS in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The restricted version of DRS to be used in Ranji Trophy knockout matches will not be comprising of Hawk-Eye and UltraEdge.

'India must take a 1-0 lead from Rajkot'

'India must take a 1-0 lead from Rajkot'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Arvind Pujara, who usually does not go to watch any Test in which his son Cheteshwar plays, says he is "very keen" to be at the SCA Stadium from Day One.

Ranji Trophy to be played in neutral venues from Oct 6

Ranji Trophy to be played in neutral venues from Oct 6

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

All the matches in the upcoming Ranji Trophy cricket tournament will be played in neutral venues, according to the fixture of the Domestic tournaments announced by the BCCI on Friday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today (Friday) announced the fixtures for the Domestic tournaments for senior, junior and women to be played in 2016-17 season.

Ranji roundup: Bengal, Punjab fail to qualify for quarters; Kerala advance

Ranji roundup: Bengal, Punjab fail to qualify for quarters; Kerala advance

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran's maiden double hundred went in vain as Bengal failed to qualify for the knockout stages after their final Ranji Trophy Group B encounter against Punjab ended in a draw in Kolkata.

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: Tiwary ton lifts Bengal

Ranji: Tiwary ton lifts Bengal

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Captain Manoj Tiwary led from the front with an unbeaten century to guide Bengal to 295 for five in reply to Saurashtra's first innings score of 423 in their Ranji Trophy Super League Group A match in Rajkot on Friday.

Monsoon deficiency drops to 21% from 33%

Monsoon deficiency drops to 21% from 33%

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

According to the Central Water Commission, of the 91 major reservoirs in the country, 62 water bodies reported 80 per cent or below of normal storage.

Mumbai in sight of first innings lead

Mumbai in sight of first innings lead

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Saurashtra ended day three of their Ranji Trophy Super League Group A match against Mumbai on 364 for 7.

'Amazing feeling', says Mumbai run machine Iyer after Ranji triumph

'Amazing feeling', says Mumbai run machine Iyer after Ranji triumph

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Batting sensation Shreyas Iyer was jubilant after finishing as the leading scorer in the Ranji Trophy this season and helping Mumbai win their 41st crown in the country's premier domestic cricket tournament.

Reinstate me as commentator, Manjrekar pleads with BCCI

Reinstate me as commentator, Manjrekar pleads with BCCI

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Former India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar has written to BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and the other members of the BCCI Apex Council, as he pleaded with the Indian Cricket Board to reinstate him as a commentator for this year's Indian Premier League.

Raza's painting sold at a record price

Raza's painting sold at a record price

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Indian artist Syed Haider Raza's work 'Saurashtra' fetched a record Rs 16.42 crore ($3,486,965) at the famous Christie's in London.

Pujara opens up on the fuss over his strike-rate

Pujara opens up on the fuss over his strike-rate

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Cheteshwar Pujara says he pays no attention to talk about his slow batting, as his job is to make sure that the team wins at all times.

Gujarat tensed after state-wide bandh over Dalit thrashing

Gujarat tensed after state-wide bandh over Dalit thrashing

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Enraged community members took out rallies in towns and cities, blocking roads, damaging buses.

PHOTOS: Kuldeep, Rahul star in India's series-levelling win

PHOTOS: Kuldeep, Rahul star in India's series-levelling win

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Images from Friday's second One-day International between India and Australia, at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, in Rajkot.

Rohit sees T20Is as platform to test bench strength

Rohit sees T20Is as platform to test bench strength

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

He also reasoned why India haven't been as successful in the shortest format as compared to the other forms.

'ICC guidelines banning use of saliva will be hard on bowlers'

'ICC guidelines banning use of saliva will be hard on bowlers'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

The ICC Cricket Committee, led by former India captain Anil Kumble, last month recommended a ban on using saliva on the ball as an interim measure to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

RS poll: Congress moves Gujarat MLAs to resorts

RS poll: Congress moves Gujarat MLAs to resorts

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

With the reduced strength at 65, the Congress may find it difficult to win 2 RS seats.

End of the road for Pawar, Srinivasan; Thakur has to quit HPCA

End of the road for Pawar, Srinivasan; Thakur has to quit HPCA

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court verdict accepting the Lodha Committee's recommendations on age-cap of 70 years for office-bearers of the Board of Control for Cricket in India effectively means the end of the road for veteran administrators like Sharad Pawar, Narayanswami Srinivasan and Niranjan Shah, to name a few.

Pujara signs up with English county Gloucestershire

Pujara signs up with English county Gloucestershire

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The club took into consideration Pujara's ability to bat for long periods.

Speedster Aaron back from wilderness, Rahul included in India 'A' squad

Speedster Aaron back from wilderness, Rahul included in India 'A' squad

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Opener KL Rahul will be playing for India 'A' in their first unofficial Test against England Lions to be held in Wayanad from February 7-10.

Eight state units barred from attending BCCI AGM

Eight state units barred from attending BCCI AGM

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Maharashtra, Railways, Services and Association of Indian Universities (AIU) will not have any voting rights in case there is an election during the BCCI AGM on October 23.

Get Manjrekar back as commentator: MCA official to BCCI

Get Manjrekar back as commentator: MCA official to BCCI

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Mumbai Cricket Association's members are unhappy with the treatment meted out to former India player Sanjay Manjrekar, who has been sacked as the commentator.

Ganguly penalised for coming late in Ranji match

Ganguly penalised for coming late in Ranji match

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly was penalised on Wednesday for turning up late in Bengal's Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Mobile internet banned in Rajkot as Hardik warns stir at ODI

Mobile internet banned in Rajkot as Hardik warns stir at ODI

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

"We have decided to ban mobile internet service from 10 pm from Saturday night to 8 am on October 19," District Collector Manisha Chandra said.

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?.

Mobile charging facility in sleeper class soon

Mobile charging facility in sleeper class soon

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

The Railways have decided to introduce mobile phone charging facility in sleeper class coaches of every train in a phased manner for passenger benefit, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday.

Warm-Up tie: Markram ton, Bavuma fifty help South Africa reach 199/4

Warm-Up tie: Markram ton, Bavuma fifty help South Africa reach 199/4

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Markram's good form augurs well for the Proteas

Pujara on why the pink ball is a challenge for batsmen

Pujara on why the pink ball is a challenge for batsmen

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara on Thursday admitted that playing day-night Tests is an altogether different challenge for the batsman as the pace and visibility of the pink ball is very different from the traditional red ball.

How govt plans to boost liquidity in the farm sector

How govt plans to boost liquidity in the farm sector

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

It has decided not to levy the 2 per cent tax deducted at source (TDS) on cash payments above Rs 1 crore made through Agricultural Produce Market Committees.

Lockdown: FIR against Guj resort for housing Cong MLAs

Lockdown: FIR against Guj resort for housing Cong MLAs

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Police registered a first information report against the owner and manager of Neelcity Resort in Rajkot under Indian Penal Code Section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) for opening the resort for Congress MLAs, in alleged violation of lockdown notification which does not allow hotels and restaurants to open till Monday.

'Jadeja is a force of nature'

'Jadeja is a force of nature'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

'Ravindra is probably the best all-rounder in India today.' 'He is a thinking spinner. He uses both his fingers and mind when bowling.'

Ranji Roundup: Ishant shines for Delhi on Day 1

Ranji Roundup: Ishant shines for Delhi on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Skipper Ishant Sharma shone with the ball with three wickets while debutant Kulwant Khejroliya impressed with his pace as Delhi restricted Assam to 224 for seven at stumps on the first day of their Ranji Trophy Group A match.

Ravindra Jadeja gets engaged!

Ravindra Jadeja gets engaged!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja got engaged to a Rajkot-based mechanical engineer, Reeva Solanki, in a private ceremony on Friday.

Mushtaq Ali: Tare, Bista guide Mumbai to easy win

Mushtaq Ali: Tare, Bista guide Mumbai to easy win

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Domestic giants Mumbai continued its winning run in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy thrashing Madhya Pradesh by nine wickets in Mumbai on Monday.

Of mistaken identity and embarrassment

Of mistaken identity and embarrassment

Rediff.com26 Oct 2008

In a curious case of mistaken identity that could cause serious embarrassment to national selectors, a Saurashtra Cricket Association official on Sunday claimed that little known Punjab player Ravi Inder Singh was thought to be prolific all-rounder Ravindrasinh Jadeja and got selected for the Challenger Trophy.

SC OKs BCCI draft charter with changes

SC OKs BCCI draft charter with changes

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The Supreme Court on Thursday approved BCCI's new draft constitution with some modifications, effectively diluting its earlier order on a tenure cap for office bearers and reinstating voting rights of four legacy cricket associations.

EXPLAINED: Gujarat Phase I polls in 5 graphs

EXPLAINED: Gujarat Phase I polls in 5 graphs

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The high-octane campaign for the first phase of the crucial Gujarat elections, viewed as a prestige battle for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a litmus test for the leadership of soon-to-be Congress president Rahul Gandhi, will come to an end on Thursday. Here's everything you need to know about the polls -- from candidates to the constituencies.

Ranji Trophy round-up

Ranji Trophy round-up

Rediff.com23 Nov 2008

A round up of the opening day's action of the Ranji Trophy Super League matches on Sunday.

Cabinet to consider SBS-SBI merger

Cabinet to consider SBS-SBI merger

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

While boards of both the banks had approved the merger plan, bank employees went on one-day strike protesting the move.

Jaffer gives Mumbai good start

Jaffer gives Mumbai good start

Rediff.com4 Jan 2009

Wasim Jaffer led from the front with an unbeaten 162 as Mumbai, with Sachin Tendulkar yet to bat, piled up 268 for one on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final match against Saurashtra in Chennai on Sunday. At stumps, Jaffer had Ajinkya Rahane (52) for company after the duo had completed their individual 1000 runs this season.