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Top Performers: LSG, RCB bowlers take home honours

Top Performers: LSG, RCB bowlers take home honours

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'I am super happy for Karn (2 for 20). One of those guys who does the hard work all the time but does not get the recognition.'

Until 4 Years Ago, Madhwal Hadn't Played Red Ball Cricket!

Until 4 Years Ago, Madhwal Hadn't Played Red Ball Cricket!

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Not the typical next-door budding cricket, Madhwal is a civil engineer for whom the sport was just a hobby. Watching him in the second half of this season, one would find it tough to believe that the 29 year old used to play tennis ball cricket until four years ago.

IPL 2023: DC-LSG: Who Will Win?

IPL 2023: DC-LSG: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals take on the Lucknow Super Giants at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, April 1, 2023, evening.

My wife probably thought I was joking: Kumble on bowling with broken jaw

My wife probably thought I was joking: Kumble on bowling with broken jaw

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The former India captain said even after breaking his jaw he felt it was his responsibility to get some wickets for the team.

Rinku Singh: Fire In The Belly, Belief In The Heart

Rinku Singh: Fire In The Belly, Belief In The Heart

Rediff.com21 May 2023

The game would not have us on the edge of our seats had it not been for the man who answers to the name Rinku Singh.

How LSG Bamboozled Mumbai

How LSG Bamboozled Mumbai

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Mohsin Khan's exceptional bowling performance changed the game in LSG's favour.

IPL: LSG look to halt Mumbai's charge in crucial clash

IPL: LSG look to halt Mumbai's charge in crucial clash

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Both teams will be looking to get out of the danger zone as eight teams remain in the play-off contention.

Qutub row: Court rejects plea by 'heir' of United Agra Province's ex-ruler

Qutub row: Court rejects plea by 'heir' of United Agra Province's ex-ruler

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Dismissing the application, additional district judge Dinesh Kumar posted the matter for hearing arguments on the appeal on October 19.

PIX: Multan Test well poised after England wrest control

PIX: Multan Test well poised after England wrest control

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 2nd Test between Pakistan and England in Multan on Sunday.

Can LSG batters fight back against Punjab Kings?

Can LSG batters fight back against Punjab Kings?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings, who have been guilty of throwing it away in the past, are making a conscious effort to raise their game as the tournament progresses.

NIA attaches properties of Hizbul chief Salahuddin's sons in Kashmir

NIA attaches properties of Hizbul chief Salahuddin's sons in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Authorities on Monday attached a house belonging to Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin's son in the city's Ram Bagh area, officials said.

2nd Test: Saud hits maiden ton but Pakistan trail NZ

2nd Test: Saud hits maiden ton but Pakistan trail NZ

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Saud, who forged a 150-run partnership with Sarfaraz Ahmed for the fifth wicket, was unbeaten on 124, which included 17 fours.

Mixed feelings in J-K as BJP kicks off nationwide Muslim outreach

Mixed feelings in J-K as BJP kicks off nationwide Muslim outreach

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party's Muslim outreach programme, which will kick off on Friday, has received mixed response from the people in Muslim-majority Kashmir, but there is a consensus that there is a need to bridge the gap between the Valley and the rest of the country.

India's 2007 T20 WC hero Joginder retires from cricket

India's 2007 T20 WC hero Joginder retires from cricket

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Joginder Sharma bowled a memorable final over to help India edge Pakistan by five runs in a thrilling final and win the inaugural T20 World Cup in Johannesburg in 2007.

Would LSG Have Won Sans Pooran-Badoni?

Would LSG Have Won Sans Pooran-Badoni?

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Pooran and Badoni's stand and the fine spell of bowling from the spinners in the middle overs helped choke the runs and LSG, wearing Kolkata football giants Mohun Bagan's red and gold colours, going home triumphant, could go down as one of the ironic moments in IPL 2023.

Hasan Ali back in Pakistan squad for NZ Tests

Hasan Ali back in Pakistan squad for NZ Tests

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Hasan Ali, who last played a Test against Sri Lanka in Galle in July, has picked up 77 wickets in 21 Tests.

Where Does Sachin Stand Among The Great Batters?

Where Does Sachin Stand Among The Great Batters?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Tendulkar's sterling performances, his fascinating duels for supremacy with contemporaries -- Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting, Inzamam-ul Haq, Jacques Kallis among batsmen; Shane Warne, Muttiah Muralitharan, Wasim Akram among bowlers -- embellished modern cricket and globalised the game, asserts Ayaz Memon who has observed the cricketing colossus from the day he made his Test debut in November 1989.

IPL: RCB batters face spin test against LSG

IPL: RCB batters face spin test against LSG

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore will expect more runs from their batters and discipline in 'death' overs bowling when they take on high-flying Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Bengaluru on Monday.

Why Pakistan Government Spared Mani Shankar Aiyar

Why Pakistan Government Spared Mani Shankar Aiyar

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

It was only a matter of hours before I would be declared persona non grata; all my work would turn to ashes, and I would be revealed as a typical untrustworthy Indian. I steeled myself for the axe to fall.

IPL: LSG banking on spinners to deliver against SRH

IPL: LSG banking on spinners to deliver against SRH

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Lucknow Super Giants will be itching to get back to winning ways against a buoyant Sunrisers Hyderabad with young wrist spinner Ravi Bishnoi holding the key.

World Cup's Uncertain Fate: Schedule and Venues Still Under Wraps

World Cup's Uncertain Fate: Schedule and Venues Still Under Wraps

Rediff.com11 May 2023

While the lack of information, which is unusual for a major sporting event, might be annoying for fans planning to travel to India

Without conflict sports would be dull: Swann on Kohli-Gambhir spat

Without conflict sports would be dull: Swann on Kohli-Gambhir spat

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Talking about Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir's conflict, former England off-spinner Graeme Swann said without conflict sports would be dull.

Williamson's double ton puts Kiwis in command in Karachi

Williamson's double ton puts Kiwis in command in Karachi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Pakistan bowlers had to break their back for the occasional success on a flat track at the National Stadium and more toil awaited them after New Zealand resumed on 440-6.

NZ take small lead in Karachi after Latham, Williamson tons

NZ take small lead in Karachi after Latham, Williamson tons

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Earlier, Devon Conway fell for 92 but Tom Latham could not be denied his century after New Zealand resumed on 165 for no loss at the National Stadium.

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

1975 To 2023: How India Fared In World Cup Openers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A look at how India have fared in their World Cup opening games.

Babar makes Kiwis chase leather on Day 1

Babar makes Kiwis chase leather on Day 1

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

New Zealand, who abandoned their white-ball tour of Pakistan last year due to security concerns, are looking to end a run of four straight test defeats with Southee as the new captain following the six-year tenure of Kane Williamson.

Gayle, Harbhajan, Afridi among star-studded marquee players

Gayle, Harbhajan, Afridi among star-studded marquee players

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

The player draft for the much-awaited Global T20 Canada 2023 was held in a hybrid-form in Mumbai.

Chopped up body found in Delhi after arrest of 2 terror suspects

Chopped up body found in Delhi after arrest of 2 terror suspects

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Sources said traces of human blood were found there. It is suspected that they had killed somebody in the house and later disposed off the body by cutting it into pieces.

Babar guides Pakistan to big win over NZ, No 1 ODI ranking

Babar guides Pakistan to big win over NZ, No 1 ODI ranking

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Babar Azam scored his 18th century as Pakistan trounced New Zealand by 102 runs in the fourth One-Day International at the National stadium in Karachi on Friday. His 107 off 117 balls fired Pakistan to 334 for 6. In reply, New Zealand were shot out for 232 all out, their lowest total of the series.

Kohli-Gambhir spat causes stir off the field too

Kohli-Gambhir spat causes stir off the field too

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The intense exchange between Kohli and Gambhir caused a stir on national television.

KKR's battle for survival; LSG sets sights on playoffs

KKR's battle for survival; LSG sets sights on playoffs

Rediff.com19 May 2023

LSG do not have to fret so much about the mathematical scenarios as a win would be enough for them to seal their back-to-back playoff berth.

Imposters posing as Sachin, Dhoni apply for BCCI job

Imposters posing as Sachin, Dhoni apply for BCCI job

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

On a serious note, the Cricket Advisory Committee is expected to shortlist 10 names for the high-profile positions.

'People are scared to go to a police station'

'People are scared to go to a police station'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'They are afraid that if they approach a police station for filing a complaint they might themselves get arrested under some random charges.'

IPL 2022: The Cutest IPL Pic You Will See Today

IPL 2022: The Cutest IPL Pic You Will See Today

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Ravindra Jadeja's daughter Nidhyana had Dwaine Pretorius' son Hanlu for company at the Brabourne Stadium.

Why Rajiv Gandhi Decided On Nuclear Weapons

Why Rajiv Gandhi Decided On Nuclear Weapons

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The idea of weaponization got a fillip from an unexpected quarter. In the last week of October 1985, Rajiv met US President Ronald Reagan. Reagan told Rajiv, 'Pakistan has already made a bomb.' When Rajiv started talking about disarmament, the US president cut him short, 'Don't talk theory, think of your own protection.'

SRH look for inspiration from new skipper Markram to turn tables against LSG

SRH look for inspiration from new skipper Markram to turn tables against LSG

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

SRH will bank on Markram's leadership skills to deliver results this season.

After ASI's no to Hindu, Jain deities, nod sought for namaz in Qutab complex

After ASI's no to Hindu, Jain deities, nod sought for namaz in Qutab complex

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Delhi Waqf Board chairman Amanatullah Khan in a letter to ASI director general, last week, requested for allowing namaz at the "ancient" Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in Qutab Minor complex.

Harbhajan-Scribe Spat: 'Listen to PCB chief's views on Amir'

Harbhajan-Scribe Spat: 'Listen to PCB chief's views on Amir'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Four days since the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup, tension continued to flare on social media as former India spinner Harbhajan Singh asked a journalist to listen to the current Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja's statement on Mohammad Amir before supporting the pacer.

Pakistani singer accuses KJo of copying song

Pakistani singer accuses KJo of copying song

Rediff.com23 May 2022

'If someone is claiming it, then produce the agreement. I will be taking legal action.'

Pakistan's Babar hits three ODI tons in a row - for second time

Pakistan's Babar hits three ODI tons in a row - for second time

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Babar Azam became the first batsman to twice score three consecutive centuries