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India retain squad for last two Tests vs South Africa

India retain squad for last two Tests vs South Africa

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Punjab batsman Gurkeerat Singh Mann, a surprise inclusion as the 17th member of the squad for the Bangalore Test, retained his place for the next two matches as well.

BCCI contracts: Dhoni remains in Grade A category, Raina demoted

BCCI contracts: Dhoni remains in Grade A category, Raina demoted

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Indian limited-overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was on Monday retained in Group A of the men's player contracts for 2015-16 by the BCCI.

Ranji quarters: Bowlers lead Kerala's superb fightback on Day 1

Ranji quarters: Bowlers lead Kerala's superb fightback on Day 1

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Kerala hit back to reduce Gujarat to 97 for 4 after being bowled out for 185 on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals.

10 defectors, who helped BJP, made Karnataka ministers

10 defectors, who helped BJP, made Karnataka ministers

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The then disqualified Congress-JDS MLAs who had shifted loyalty to the BJP and won the December by-elections, were sworn-in at a simple ceremony at Raj Bhavan with Governor Vajubhai Vala admistering oath of office and secrecy.

Railways reward World Cup star Harmanpreet with promotion

Railways reward World Cup star Harmanpreet with promotion

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur, who hit a stunning 171 not out in the recent women's cricket World Cup propelling India into the finals, has been promoted as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Western Railway.

Champions Trophy warm-up: Will Ashwin try new variations against NZ?

Champions Trophy warm-up: Will Ashwin try new variations against NZ?

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be in focus alongside speedster Mohammed Shami when defending champions India take on New Zealand on Sunday in their opening warm-up game ahead of the Champions Trophy in London.

SA v Ind: Predictions begin! 2-1 in India's favour, says Rajput

SA v Ind: Predictions begin! 2-1 in India's favour, says Rajput

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Former Team India manager Lalchand Rajput feels that Virat Kohli and his men play with a crush-the-opponents approach and that itself would be enough for them to eke out an unprecedented Test triumph in South Africa next month.

World Test C'Ship: India gear up for red ball challenge on tricky track

World Test C'Ship: India gear up for red ball challenge on tricky track

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Kohli will be wary of the challenge that can be posed by the new ball pair of Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel

Kolkata keep play-off hopes alive with easy win over Sunrisers

Kolkata keep play-off hopes alive with easy win over Sunrisers

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Putting up an all-round show, Kolkata Knight Riders consolidated their fourth position in the points table with a comfortable seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Virat rested, Rohit to lead India at Asia Cup

Virat rested, Rohit to lead India at Asia Cup

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

India gets new face in pace attack

Australia commence mind games, say 'pressure is right on India'

Australia commence mind games, say 'pressure is right on India'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

'I think they're feeling the pressure a little bit to be honest'

Shah Rukh shoots in Iceland for Dilwale

Shah Rukh shoots in Iceland for Dilwale

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Should Rohit play 1st Test vs Sri Lanka?

Should Rohit play 1st Test vs Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

India have the option of playing all-rounder Hardik Pandya.

IPL PICS: Hetmyer, Mann power RCB to win over SRH

IPL PICS: Hetmyer, Mann power RCB to win over SRH

Rediff.com5 May 2019

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bangalore on Saturday

Photos, Champions Trophy warm-ups: Virat, Shami help India down Kiwis

Photos, Champions Trophy warm-ups: Virat, Shami help India down Kiwis

Rediff.com28 May 2017

Kohli started his English summer on a bright note hitting an unbeaten 52 off 55 balls while Mahendra Singh Dhoni also played some delightful strokes square off the wicket.

'Ishant is the least talented but one of the most hardworking'

'Ishant is the least talented but one of the most hardworking'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Former India fast bowler Ashish Nehra has called Ishant Sharma the "least talented" among the current crop of pacers in the country, adding that the lanky bowler managed to play 60 plus Tests by virtue of his dedication and hard work.

Delhi has the youngest MLAs, average age just 43!

Delhi has the youngest MLAs, average age just 43!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Delhi has emerged as the youngest assembly in terms of age of elected legislators from the four states, with an estimated average age of about 43 years for members of Legislative Assembly elected in the national capital.

Box Office: Hero gets average opening

Box Office: Hero gets average opening

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

A look at this week's hits and misses.

Numbers Game: India complete half-century of wins vs NZ

Numbers Game: India complete half-century of wins vs NZ

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

This was India's 50 victory in ODIs against New Zealand, against whom they have played 100 matches.

Depleted India might just get the best out of resources available: Tendulkar

Depleted India might just get the best out of resources available: Tendulkar

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

'Bhuvi's injury (stiff back) is a real setback for India' 'If the pitches remain flat and dry like the ones during the limited overs leg, India are in with a very good chance. But if it's a green top, obviously, the England seamers will come into the play'

The ODDEST Movie Titles

The ODDEST Movie Titles

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Chain Kuli Ki Main Kuli Ki, Fugly, Shamitabh, Jajantaram Mamantaram, Ki and Ka the list goes on...

Meet India's Most Valuable ODI player this season

Meet India's Most Valuable ODI player this season

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji identify Rediff.com's Most Valuable ODI Player in the 2016-2017 season so far.

IPL: Warner's belligerent 91 helps Hyderabad overpower Kolkata

IPL: Warner's belligerent 91 helps Hyderabad overpower Kolkata

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

SunRisers Hyderabad beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs (via Duckworth/Lewis method) in their rain-curtailed Indian Premier League match in Visakhapatnam.

I didn't know about the record till Vijay and Yadav told me: Rahane

I didn't know about the record till Vijay and Yadav told me: Rahane

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Pleased with his world record feat of eight catches in a Test match, Ajinkya Rahane credited former India captain Rahul Dravid for guiding him on slip catching and overall fielding.

Can India stop rampant Windies in 4th ODI?

Can India stop rampant Windies in 4th ODI?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

India will look to find the 'perfect' balance in their playing eleven when they take on a resurgent West Indies in the fourth One-day International in Mumbai on Monday. The decision to play with five specialist bowlers in Saturday's third ODI in Pune did not work for India and they ended up as the losing side for the first time in the home series against the West Indies.

India eyeing 3-0 series win in West Indies to keep No. 1 ranking

India eyeing 3-0 series win in West Indies to keep No. 1 ranking

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

On a high after sealing the series with comprehensive victories, an upbeat India will be aiming to complete a 3-0 rout in order to retain it's No 1 Test ranking, when they meet a listless West Indies in the final Test match of the series in Port of Spain on Thursday. Having already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series after their crushing 237-run win in the third Test, Virat Kohli and his men will be aiming to go for the kill and keep their top ranking in Test. India were reinstated as the No.1 Test side after Australia 0-3 whitewash at the hands of Sri Lanka.

India's success in Australia: 70 years and counting

India's success in Australia: 70 years and counting

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Indian touring parties that have left Australia empty-handed over the last 70 years

Warm-up game PIX: Kohli, Shaw score fluent half-centuries

Warm-up game PIX: Kohli, Shaw score fluent half-centuries

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

In-form skipper Virat Kohli (64) and teenage prodigy Prithvi Shaw (66) were among the five Indian batsmen who struck fifties before the visitors were bowled out for 358 on the second day of the rain-hit practice game against Cricket Australia XI in Sydney.

Will Rahul replace Rahane for 2nd ODI?

Will Rahul replace Rahane for 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Should India retain the winning combination for Thursday's ODI against Australia?

EC rejects AAP complaints of booth capturing in Amethi

EC rejects AAP complaints of booth capturing in Amethi

Rediff.com7 May 2014

The Aam Admi Party on Wednesday complained to the Election Commission that several booths in Amethi in UP have been captured, but the poll panel found the charge to be unfounded after verification and said voting there was progressing peacefully.

India's Most Valuable ODI players this season

India's Most Valuable ODI players this season

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Virat is No 1. Rohit is no 2, but guess who are Nos 3, 4, 5!

Wounded India get down to business again ahead of third Test

Wounded India get down to business again ahead of third Test

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Looking to salvage pride in the third Test beginning, in Johannesburg, on Wednesday, team India got down to business at the Wanderers with a practice session that lasted just under four hours.

High-flying India aim to continue unbeaten run in Chennai

High-flying India aim to continue unbeaten run in Chennai

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

India are leading the five-match series 3-0 and should they taste success in the final Test, it will be their biggest against England, the previous being the 3-0 whitewash in 1992-93 under Mohammed Azharuddin's captaincy.

Pakistan cricket needs India's support, says Shoaib Akhtar

Pakistan cricket needs India's support, says Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar, once a nemesis of many a top Indian batsman, is now ready to offer advice to his arch-rivals saying that Mohammad Shami, Umesh Yadav and Varun Aaron will be key to India's 2015 World Cup defence.

India find some form in practice match; big guns take a break

India find some form in practice match; big guns take a break

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Indian cricketers found some rhythm as they reduced New Zealand XI to 262/9 declared on the opening day of a two-day practice match which was skipped by the big guns of the team, including skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Portfolios allocated to ministers in Rajasthan; Gehlot keeps 9, Pilot 5

Portfolios allocated to ministers in Rajasthan; Gehlot keeps 9, Pilot 5

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Apart from the chief minister and deputy chief minister, 13 cabinet and 10 ministers of state were allocated portfolios.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Do Indian bowlers have the sting to ensure World Cup defence?

Do Indian bowlers have the sting to ensure World Cup defence?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

'Cornered wolves' Pakistan capable of causing moments of panic

Should India play five bowlers in the first Test vs SA at Mohali?

Should India play five bowlers in the first Test vs SA at Mohali?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

'It's not about four or five bowlers; it's the balance that can get you 20 wickets. Like I have kept saying in the past, it depends on conditions' 'Competition for places, nothing like it. It goes to show everyone is one his toes, nobody will rest on his heels'

ICC ODI Rankings: Here, Indians rule the roost

ICC ODI Rankings: Here, Indians rule the roost

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Virat Kohli remained the highest-placed Indian batsman at fourth even as Shikhar Dhawan rose a rung to sixth in the latest ICC ODI rankings.