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Mission Impossible For Bangladesh In India

Mission Impossible For Bangladesh In India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

India boast of a near perfect record against Bangladesh in Tests, having never lost a Test match against their neighbours.

Semis spot: It's Mission impossible for Pakistan as they face England

Semis spot: It's Mission impossible for Pakistan as they face England

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

England will hope that the likes of Joe Root, Harry brook and skipper Jos Buttler also get some runs and end their a disastrous World Cup campaign on a high.

Numbers Game: Plethora of records for run machine Rohit

Numbers Game: Plethora of records for run machine Rohit

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Statistical highlights of the second ODI between India and Sri Lanka, on Mohali on Wednesday.

How Eden Gardens fought for the WC semis and won!

How Eden Gardens fought for the WC semis and won!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Aura of iconic Eden Gardens clinched it for us: CAB president

Stats: Records galore for Rohit Sharma

Stats: Records galore for Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Take a look at the statistical highlights of the fourth ODI in Kolkata on Thursday.

World T20 2016: India and Pakistan in same group

World T20 2016: India and Pakistan in same group

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan were drawn in same group for the ICC World Twenty20 2016. The two teams will face off on March 19 in Dharamsala.

The highest individual knocks in One-day internationals

The highest individual knocks in One-day internationals

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Rohit Sharma made history on Thursday with a scintillating 264, the highest individual ODI score, as India amassed 404 for five in the fourth one-dayer against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Take a look the ten best scores in ODIs

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Pakistan PM forms high-level committee to decide on national team's participation in ODI World Cup

Will Starc put his name down for IPL 2022?

Will Starc put his name down for IPL 2022?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc is contemplating a comeback to the Indian Premier League after a lengthy hiatus despite a hectic schedule that includes touring the subcontinent and the T20 World Cup title defence at home later this year.

Three talking points as Rohit & Co. sweep T20 series

Three talking points as Rohit & Co. sweep T20 series

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Rohit Sharma said that his side managed to achieve everything they wanted

Will India Retain XI Against South Africa?

Will India Retain XI Against South Africa?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Sunday's match against South Africa?

Cummins, Not Rohit, Will Lead My Team

Cummins, Not Rohit, Will Lead My Team

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

4 Aussies, 3 Indians, 1 Kiwi, 3 South Africans in Harish Kotian's World Cup 2023 Dream XI.

Delhi, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Nagpur to host SA Tests

Delhi, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Nagpur to host SA Tests

Rediff.com24 May 2015

The BCCI's Tours and Fixtures Committee named Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Nagpur as the four Test match venues for the series against South Africa scheduled to be played through October and November.

India to play two practice games before Champions Trophy

India to play two practice games before Champions Trophy

Rediff.com4 May 2013

The Indian team is scheduled to play two warm-up games against Sri Lanka and Australia ahead of its ICC Champions Trophy Group B opener against South Africa next month in England.

I had the skills but Gautam bhai changed my mindset in KKR: Rana

I had the skills but Gautam bhai changed my mindset in KKR: Rana

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

One stellar IPL season of 19 wickets in Kolkata Knight Riders' triumphant campaign brought pacer Harshit Rana into the national reckoning.

PHOTOS: Pujara, Vijay hit centuries to put India in control

PHOTOS: Pujara, Vijay hit centuries to put India in control

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

Murali Vijay celebrated his return to the India side with a hundred, while Cheteshwar Pujara continued his golden run with another century as India dominated the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Nagpur on Saturday.

When England Stunned India!

When England Stunned India!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Ben Stokes and his team-mates have their task cut out as they look to emulate Alastair Cook-led England's historic India series win in 2012.

Kohli moves up to 5th in ICC Test rankings

Kohli moves up to 5th in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Kohli edged Warner to take fifth position after completing his 50th international century in the first match of a three-Test series against Sri Lanka in Kolkata on Monday.

Ready to cheer? ICC World Cup tickets up for registration

Ready to cheer? ICC World Cup tickets up for registration

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Fans can now register for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 tickets to secure their spot at experiencing the joy of cricket in the one-day format.

INTERESTING numbers from Colombo Test, Day 3

INTERESTING numbers from Colombo Test, Day 3

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

A 22 year old took the honours on Day 3.

IN PHOTOS: Rohit Sharma sets Eden ablaze!

IN PHOTOS: Rohit Sharma sets Eden ablaze!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Rohit Sharma registered the highest score in One-Day Internationals and also became the first in the history of cricket to hit two double centuries in the 50-overs' format in the fourth ODI against Sri Lanka, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Stats: Pujara loves to bat against the Lankans

Stats: Pujara loves to bat against the Lankans

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Statistical highlights from the second day's play of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka.

Mobile speed: India ranks above Japan, UK, Brazil

Mobile speed: India ranks above Japan, UK, Brazil

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The launch of 5G services in India turbocharged mobile download speeds here, pushing the country's ranking 72 notches higher to 47th spot in Speedtest Global Index, ahead of nations like Japan, the UK and Brazil, according to Ookla. India's speed performance has zoomed up 3.59 times since the introduction of 5G, it said dubbing the country's 5G advancement as "remarkable". In this global pecking order, India ranked not only ahead of its neighbours like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan, but also some G20 countries, such as Mexico (90th), Turkey (68th), the UK (62nd), Japan (58th), Brazil (50th place), and South Africa (48th place).

Stats: Duminy 3rd South African dismissed on 99

Stats: Duminy 3rd South African dismissed on 99

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Jean-Paul Duminy became the third South African batsman to be dismissed at 99 in ODIs -- the first two were Lance Klusener against Sri Lanka at Lahore on November 8, 1997 and Graeme Smith against Sri Lanka at Centurion on November 29, 2002.

Buzz: Karunaratne reveals SL's new-look Test jersey

Buzz: Karunaratne reveals SL's new-look Test jersey

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Uncapped left-arm spinner Zafar Gohar has joined the test squad from the Pakistan A team currently in Hamilton.

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The central government's Great Nicobar development project, proposed around an unprecedented transhipment port, will be executed to keep environmental impact minimal, and is essential as it is of national importance, the government has said amid calls to abort the controversial project due to ecological concerns, the Centre said in an official statement.

Gavaskar frisked at Eden Gardens

Gavaskar frisked at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar was on Thursday frisked by security men along with Sri Lanka's Russel Arnold while entering the Eden Gardens Stadium for the fourth One-dayer in Kolkata on Thursday.

Why Did Shah-Nadda Meet Veep?

Why Did Shah-Nadda Meet Veep?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday and Tuesday.

CAB protests render Ind-SL T20I in Guwahati doubtful

CAB protests render Ind-SL T20I in Guwahati doubtful

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

With ongoing protests against the CAB across North East India, next month's T20I between India and Sri Lanka to be played in Guwahati is in a shadow of doubt but BCCI is yet to zero in on an alternate venue.

One of the strongest people I know: Nayar backs Shreyas amid career setbacks

One of the strongest people I know: Nayar backs Shreyas amid career setbacks

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Abhishek Nayar hailed skipper Shreyas Iyer for his mental strength and positive approach to life.

Patience a pre-requisite at Eden Gardens

Patience a pre-requisite at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Sri Lanka coach Trevor Bayliss wants his middle order batsmen to come good and help the team post a big score in the fourth One-Day International in Kolkata, on Thursday.

'Can't believe Rohit didn't make a triple century'

'Can't believe Rohit didn't make a triple century'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The cricketing world heaped rich praise on Rohit Sharma after he smashed a record ODI score of 264 in India's fourth game of the five-match series against Sri Lanka.

1st Test, PHOTOS: India start shakily on rain-marred opening day

1st Test, PHOTOS: India start shakily on rain-marred opening day

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Kolkata on Thursday.

KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer wants to be 'players' captain'

KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer wants to be 'players' captain'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

This will be Shreya's second stint as captain as he had led Delhi Capitals from 2018 to 2020.

Rohit first batsman to hit two double centuries in ODIs

Rohit first batsman to hit two double centuries in ODIs

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Rohit Sharma became the first batsman in the history of cricket to hit a world record second double century in One-Day Internationals. He got to the coveted landmark off 151 balls in grand style, having hit 26 fours and five sixes, in the 46th over of India's innings in the fourth ODI against Sri Lanka in Kolkata on Thursday.

Run-machine Shreyas eyes Kohli's No. 3 slot in T20Is

Run-machine Shreyas eyes Kohli's No. 3 slot in T20Is

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Shreyas Iyer relishes finishing off games, but, on the back of his excellent run in the T20Is against Sri Lanka, he has expressed his desire to bat at No. 3, the place which is normally reserved for Virat Kohli.

PHOTOS: Openers lead India's strong reply on Day 4

PHOTOS: Openers lead India's strong reply on Day 4

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Openers Shikhar Dhawan and Lokesh Rahul featured in a rollicking 166-run stand to help India erase the 122-run lead they had conceded to Sri Lanka on the penultimate day of the opening Test on Sunday.

Dhoni takes 'ad break', checks Eden strip ahead of Lanka Test

Dhoni takes 'ad break', checks Eden strip ahead of Lanka Test

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Retired, former Test cricketer Dhoni was in the city for a commercial shoot with another former skipper Kapil Dev.

Injured Pandya set to miss more World Cup matches

Injured Pandya set to miss more World Cup matches

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

The India all-rounder is yet to recover from his ankle injury that rendered him out of action last week.

World Cup 2023: The Venues

World Cup 2023: The Venues

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Check out the World Cup 2023 venues.