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Dhoni was fired up by the way no-ball was handled: Fleming

Dhoni was fired up by the way no-ball was handled: Fleming

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was 'fired up' by the way the last-over no-ball was handled and walked on to the field to get some clarity over the whole incident, Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming said.

England look to ace spinners in tour game vs Haryana

England look to ace spinners in tour game vs Haryana

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

England batsmen will look to tie up all loose ends as far as playing spin bowling is concerned when they meet Haryana in their third and final warm-up match ahead of the upcoming four-Test series against India, in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

ICC not sure if sensors will do enough to check chucking menace

ICC not sure if sensors will do enough to check chucking menace

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The ICC is cautiously optimistic that wearable sensors can provide the technological breakthrough needed to stamp out illegal bowling actions but does not expect them to be ready for trial in matches before mid-2015.

Study Abroad: Secrets you didn't know

Study Abroad: Secrets you didn't know

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Why aren't our kids, with perfect or near-perfect SAT scores, admitted to top universities over lesser scoring students?

Ranji preview: Mumbai, Haryana start favourites on home turf

Ranji preview: Mumbai, Haryana start favourites on home turf

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

A no-holds-barred battle is on the cards when 39-time champions Mumbai will take on their long-time rivals Tamil Nadu in the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy, starting at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. Meanwhile, an intriguing battle is on cards when the bravehearts from Haryana square off against defending champions Rajasthan in the Ranji Trophy semifinal at the Bansi Lal Stadium in Rohtak.

Shami ruled out of Asia Cup, Bhuvneshwar named as replacement

Shami ruled out of Asia Cup, Bhuvneshwar named as replacement

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup.Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named as the replacement.

An army is only as good as its officers!

An army is only as good as its officers!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

'Our political leadership needs to grasp that there is a difference between a soldier, policeman, trained private security guard and a chowkidar, though all of them provide security.' 'The cross border raids by the army could not be taken by the Central Reserve Police Force, for sure!'

Rubel back in Bangladesh squad for India Test

Rubel back in Bangladesh squad for India Test

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Pace spearhead Rubel Hossain was named in Bangladesh's squad for the one-off Test against India, at Fatullah, from June 10-14. Rubel, who missed the second Test against Pakistan last month due to a Grade 1 side strain, is fit to play and will replace the injured Shahadat Hossain.

Bravo to miss Zimbabwe match, in doubt for South Africa

Bravo to miss Zimbabwe match, in doubt for South Africa

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Darren Bravo will miss West Indies' third World Cup match against Zimbabwe in Canberra.

'Virat was born to lead'

'Virat was born to lead'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

'He was not even 15 when he showed skills at captaincy.' 'Now that he is the captain, I keep telling him not to expect from others what easily comes to him.'

Injured Harbhajan ruled out of third Test

Injured Harbhajan ruled out of third Test

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Down 0-2 in the series, India's injury woes increased on Wednesday with off-spinner Harbhajan Singh being ruled out of the third Test against England due to an abdominal strain.

Sports Shorts: Tendulkar against fake helmet makers

Sports Shorts: Tendulkar against fake helmet makers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

With momentum on their side, India look to tame Bangla 'Tigers'

With momentum on their side, India look to tame Bangla 'Tigers'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Spoilt for choice with a pool of top quality performers in their ranks, formidable India are overwhelming favourites against minnows Bangladesh in a proverbial 'David vs Goliath' one-off cricket Test that starts in Hyderabad on Thursday.

AB de Villiers doubtful for Ireland clash

AB de Villiers doubtful for Ireland clash

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Leading South African scorer AB de Villiers is a doubtful starter for Tuesday's group B World Cup fixture against Ireland due to a thigh muscle strain.

Groin injury forces Muralitharan out of T20 WC

Groin injury forces Muralitharan out of T20 WC

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Sri Lanka's campaign in the Twenty20 World Cup on Monday suffered a blow with off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan being ruled out of the entire tournament due to a groin strain.

IPL: 'Leaving out Harbhajan was a tactical move'

IPL: 'Leaving out Harbhajan was a tactical move'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

'We have a quality group of players and we need to be smart about how we use them against opposition. I thought we played a very good game given the fact that what they had to offer. But definitely (Harbhajan was) not dropped in the way that you want me to say it. Just that it was a tactical decision'

Meet Kohli's men for Champions Trophy

Meet Kohli's men for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Meet the Indian cricket squad selected for the Champions Trophy in England starting June 1.

Injured Philander to miss Windies match

Injured Philander to miss Windies match

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

South Africa seamer Vernon Philander will miss the World Cup clash against West Indies and is in doubt for the following game against Ireland next week, the team said on Tuesday.

Asia Cup: Can Bangladesh stop the UNSTOPPABLE Team India?

Asia Cup: Can Bangladesh stop the UNSTOPPABLE Team India?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Unstoppable so far with clinical performances, a formidable India will square off against a passionate and sprightly Bangladesh in their quest for continental supremacy in the final of the Asia Cup Twenty20 cricket tournament, in Mirpur, on Sunday.

Ranji: Mumbai knocked out; Gujarat go top

Ranji: Mumbai knocked out; Gujarat go top

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

A summary of Friday's action in Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Ranji Trophy PIX: Gambhir makes appearance in final match

Ranji Trophy PIX: Gambhir makes appearance in final match

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday

Injured Amla unlikely to play in next two SL ODIs

Injured Amla unlikely to play in next two SL ODIs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

South Africa's top-order batsman Hashim Amla is struggling to be fit for the next two one-day internationals in Sri Lanka after suffering a groin strain in Tuesday's defeat by the home side.

Sangakkara doubtful for first Test vs Australia

Sangakkara doubtful for first Test vs Australia

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

The experienced vice-captain suffered a hamstring injury during Sri Lanka's tour match in Adelaide and is doubtful for the Test starting on November 8 in Brisbane.

These forgotten forts in Mumbai are worth your time

These forgotten forts in Mumbai are worth your time

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

How many of these have you already visited?

Vaughan to miss Brisbane ODI

Vaughan to miss Brisbane ODI

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

A hamstring tear has forced the England captain out of Friday's one-day international against Australia.

Shane Watson ruled out of first Test against South Africa

Shane Watson ruled out of first Test against South Africa

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has been ruled out of the first Test against South Africa starting on Wednesday after a slow recovery from a calf injury.

Injured Langer out of second Test

Injured Langer out of second Test

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

He injured his left hamstring while batting in the opening Test on Sunday and scans revealed he had suffered a grade one strain.

Injured MS Dhoni ruled out of Asia Cup; Kohli to lead Team India

Injured MS Dhoni ruled out of Asia Cup; Kohli to lead Team India

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

India's captain was on Thursday ruled out of Asia Cup due to a Grade 1 left side injury.

Saurashtra enter Ranji Plate final

Saurashtra enter Ranji Plate final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2006

They beat Madhya Pradesh by virtue of the first innings lead after the five-day semi-final ended in a draw.

How top FMCG firms plan to cut plastic use

How top FMCG firms plan to cut plastic use

Rediff.com28 May 2018

India will be the global host this year for World Environment Day, with the theme "Beat Plastic Pollution".

Vaas to miss start of tri-series

Vaas to miss start of tri-series

Rediff.com24 Jul 2005

"At the moment he is looking at being out for seven to 10 days," SL physiotherapist CJ Clarke said.

Wright rules out major changes

Wright rules out major changes

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

"You have to put a value on the India cap. It is not something to be shared around," the Indian coach said.

The politics of grievance

The politics of grievance

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'A class antagonism of rich versus poor took the colouring of a communal confrontation,' says Sunil Sethi.

Injured Williams to miss match

Injured Williams to miss match

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

Williams strained his left shoulder joint while gliding to save a four on the third day of the Test.

Quality of the outfield

Quality of the outfield

Rediff.com12 May 2003

Quality of the outfield

'Corona is a wake up call for all of us'

'Corona is a wake up call for all of us'

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'I'm not surprised with what's happening in India,' 'Tiger' Tyagarajan tells Nivedita Mookerji.

TN poised to make Ranji final

TN poised to make Ranji final

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

Fine spin bowling by Vidyuth Sivaramakrishnan restricted Railways, replying to 481, to 342 in the first innings of the semi-final.

Will Australia captain Clarke recover in time for India Tests?

Will Australia captain Clarke recover in time for India Tests?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Australia captain Michael Clarke, who is struggling with his hamstring injury, could be fit in time for the upcoming four Tests against India starting December 4, with reports surfacing that the batsman may not require surgery.

Rookies slam Indian bowlers

Rookies slam Indian bowlers

Rediff.com29 Nov 2003

Rookie Queensland boys thrash Indian bowlers and race to 120-2 at lunch

Another contest heavily loaded in India's favour...

Another contest heavily loaded in India's favour...

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

India will aim to crush a gutsy Ireland in their penultimate group encounter.