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Dhawan eyes success in maiden outing as India captain

Dhawan eyes success in maiden outing as India captain

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Dhawan will lead a second-string Indian team in the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka next month.

Who gets the jab this way, Rishabh?

Who gets the jab this way, Rishabh?

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Delhi Capitals stars Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Umesh Yadav and Ishant Sharma have been vaccinated in recent days, so why should DC skipper Rishabh Pant be left behind?

IPL PIX: Delhi Capitals outplay Sunrisers, rise to top

IPL PIX: Delhi Capitals outplay Sunrisers, rise to top

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Images from the Indian Premier league match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals, in Dubai, on Wednesday.

What Smriti Mandhana said after the vaccine

What Smriti Mandhana said after the vaccine

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Smriti Mandhana, on Tuesday received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Pant happy to trump his 'go to man' Dhoni

Pant happy to trump his 'go to man' Dhoni

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Delhi Capitals' new skipper Rishabh Pant says walking out with Mahendra Singh Dhoni for toss in their IPL opener was a special moment for him, as the Chennai Super Kings talisman is his "go-to man".

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Indian cricket in 2022 was chaotic, to say the least and messy at most of the time both on and off the field.

Time Up For Rohit, Kohli, Rahul?

Time Up For Rohit, Kohli, Rahul?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The national selectors did well to deliver a loud and clear message as they sought to kickstart the transition in the Indian T20 team.

Hockey captain Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners

Hockey captain Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Olympic bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh was on Tuesday added to the list of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees, taking the total number of this year's winners to an unparalleled 12.

3rd ODI: Can India avoid series whitewash vs SA?

3rd ODI: Can India avoid series whitewash vs SA?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The Indian team's strategy is expected to undergo paradigm shift with some players getting a subtle yet stern message to lift their games as they face an embarrassing possibility of a clean sweep against South Africa in the third ODI, in Cape Town on Sunday.

Star Performer: Dhawan's match winning 101

Star Performer: Dhawan's match winning 101

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Dhawan took control of the proceedings with a flurry of boundaries to keep the scoreboard ticking.

The one important thing for Dhawan as captain...

The one important thing for Dhawan as captain...

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Thrust into captaincy for the Sri Lanka tour, Shikhar Dhawan's idea of leadership is all about keeping the flock together and in a good state of mind.

Will selectors go with Varun or Chahar for WT20?

Will selectors go with Varun or Chahar for WT20?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy and Rahul Chahar, with his fast leg-breaks, will fight it out for the additional tweaker's slot when the selectors pick the Indian squad for next month's ICC T20 World Cup in the coming couple of days.

IPL: Shreyas Iyer reaches 4000 T20 runs while Saha crosses 2000

IPL: Shreyas Iyer reaches 4000 T20 runs while Saha crosses 2000

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The Indian Premier League encounter between Delhi Capitals and SunRisers Hyderabad on Wednesday saw two milestones being reached. While DC batsman Shreyas Iyer reached 4000 runs in T20 cricket, SRH wicket-keeper batsman Wriddhiman Saha crossed 2000 runs in the IPL.

India's Asia Cup 2018 wins over Pakistan are historic

India's Asia Cup 2018 wins over Pakistan are historic

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the dazzling numbers.

PHOTOS: Spinners guide India to series win over SA

PHOTOS: Spinners guide India to series win over SA

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Images from the third and final One-Day International between India and South Africa in Delhi on Tuesday.

Dhawan doubtful starter for New Zealand tour

Dhawan doubtful starter for New Zealand tour

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Dhawan was taken off the field in the fifth over of the game after he dived to save an Aaron Finch shot in the cover region, hurting his shoulder.

1000th ODI: India look for 'fresh ODI template' in Rohit-Dravid era

1000th ODI: India look for 'fresh ODI template' in Rohit-Dravid era

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Team India will usher in a new era, which will begin with the ODI series against the West Indies, beginning, in Ahmedabad, on Sunday.

IPL PHOTOS: Livingstone's all-round show sinks CSK

IPL PHOTOS: Livingstone's all-round show sinks CSK

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Images from the IPL 2022 match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, on Sunday.

IPL PIX: KKR escape to victory over Delhi; enter final

IPL PIX: KKR escape to victory over Delhi; enter final

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Sharjah, on Wednesday.

Neeraj, Lovlina among 11 recommended for Khel Ratna

Neeraj, Lovlina among 11 recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

An unprecedented 11 athletes were selected for the country's highest sporting honour.

RCB aim to get back to winning ways vs Delhi Capitals

RCB aim to get back to winning ways vs Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Assured of a play-off berth, Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to quickly recover from their loss in the previous game and finish the league phase on a high when they take on table-toppers Delhi Capitals in their final IPL round-robin game in Dubai on Friday.

Shaw has made a comeback like a champion, says Dhawan

Shaw has made a comeback like a champion, says Dhawan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Senior pro Shikhar Dhawan was delighted with his young opening partner Prithvi Shaw's smashing comeback with the bat in the IPL opening match.

Top Performers: Shaw, Dhawan seal the deal

Top Performers: Shaw, Dhawan seal the deal

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Openers Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw hit quickfire fifties as they put on a decisive opening stand of 138 runs from just 81 balls, completely exposing the lack of depth in the CSK bowling.

IPL Poll: KKR vs DC: Who will win?

IPL Poll: KKR vs DC: Who will win?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Game 42 of IPL 2020 will see the Kolkata Knight Riders take on the Delhi Capitals at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

PHOTOS: Bangladesh edge India in thriller to seal series

PHOTOS: Bangladesh edge India in thriller to seal series

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Images from the second One-Day International between Bangladesh and India, in Mirpur, on Wednesday.

Watch: On road to recovery, Dhawan hits the gym

Watch: On road to recovery, Dhawan hits the gym

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

An assessment of his injury will be done next week.

In-form Delhi Capitals aim to seal play-off berth vs KKR

In-form Delhi Capitals aim to seal play-off berth vs KKR

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

An in-form Delhi Capitals will fancy their chances of securing a play-off berth when they face Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League in Sharjah on Tuesday.

7 Winter Treks In The Himalayas

7 Winter Treks In The Himalayas

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Add adventure to your winterr vacay with any of these easy, one-day Himalayan treks that you can attempt by yourself.

SEE: Ponting's motivational speech before playoffs

SEE: Ponting's motivational speech before playoffs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

After applauding Anrich Nortje, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane and Ravichandran Ashwin, Ponting told his boys that, "Our tournament starts now."

Can rejuvenated Royals stop Delhi Capitals?

Can rejuvenated Royals stop Delhi Capitals?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Rajasthan Royals will take a lot of confidence after snatching a two-run victory from the jaws of defeat against Punjab Kings.

2nd ODI: What India needs to do to stay alive in series

2nd ODI: What India needs to do to stay alive in series

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

KL Rahul will have to show drastically improved leadership acumen when he leads India against a buoyant South African side in the second ODI on Thursday.

WATCH: Dhawan mimics Akshay Kumar's Bala, gets trolled

WATCH: Dhawan mimics Akshay Kumar's Bala, gets trolled

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

This act of Dhawan's invited a hilarious response from team-mate Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

IPL PICS: Delhi Capitals edge CSK to take top spot

IPL PICS: Delhi Capitals edge CSK to take top spot

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals, in Dubai, on Monday.

Delhi Capitals eye play-offs; KKR aim to stay in hunt

Delhi Capitals eye play-offs; KKR aim to stay in hunt

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

KKR are heading into the contest after an embarrassing batting performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

How Shardul wrecked havoc with the ball against PBKS

How Shardul wrecked havoc with the ball against PBKS

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Thakur (4/36), Axar (2/14) and Kuldeep (2/14) shared eight wickets among them while Anrich Nortje got the important wicket of Jonny Bairstow.

Why Chennai Super Kings have struggled in IPL 2022

Why Chennai Super Kings have struggled in IPL 2022

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Chennai Super Kings skipper Ravindra Jadeja on Monday blamed his inept batting line-up for their poor showing in IPL 2022, saying the inability to score runs in the first six overs was hurting the team.

Dhoni fined for slow over rate in CSK's opener

Dhoni fined for slow over rate in CSK's opener

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Dhoni has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over rate

MLB gives 'baseball twist' to Team India's jersey

MLB gives 'baseball twist' to Team India's jersey

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The Indian cricket team's jersey for the ODIs against Australia has had tongues wagging ever since Shikhar Dhawan unveiled it last fortnight.

Beaten India aim for improved batting in 2nd T20 vs England

Beaten India aim for improved batting in 2nd T20 vs England

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Left shaken by a bunch of world-class operators, the Indian team's white-ball stars will be aiming to put up an improved batting effort in the second T20 International against England in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Delhi Capitals kick-off training for IPL

PHOTOS: Delhi Capitals kick-off training for IPL

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Delhi Capitals started their preparations for the upcoming IPL with their first nets session after completing their one-week quarantine, in Dubai, on Saturday. All the top India players including captain Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan, Ishant Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane and Prithvi Shaw took part in the first nets session along with their other team-mates at the ICC Academy in Dubai, where the squad also got the opportunity to train under the lights.