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Numbers game: When India outdid Pakistan in every department!

Numbers game: When India outdid Pakistan in every department!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Statistical highlights of the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan, at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.

Aaron impresses as India make bright start in tour match vs CA XI

Aaron impresses as India make bright start in tour match vs CA XI

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

India's fast bowlers led by Varun Aaron made full use of the seamer-friendly conditions, as they dismissed an inexperienced Cricket Australia XI for 219 on Day 1 of their opening two-day warm-up match in Adelaide, on Monday.

Are India, Australia favourites for Champions Trophy? Tell us!

Are India, Australia favourites for Champions Trophy? Tell us!

Rediff.com31 May 2017

India, along with the mighty Australia, will start as title contenders in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Select team: Should Dhawan replace Jadeja for 2nd ODI?

Select team: Should Dhawan replace Jadeja for 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Do you feel Dhoni should bring in all-rounder Dhawan for Jadeja, or strengthen the pace attack by playing Ishant? Select your Indian team for the second match against Australia, in Brisbane, on Friday, January 15.

Ranji roundup: Jaggi hits unbeaten ton on Day 2

Ranji roundup: Jaggi hits unbeaten ton on Day 2

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Ishank Jaggi scored an unbeaten century while Ishan Kishan made 83 to hand Jharkhand the crucial first innings lead over Haryana in a Ranji Trophy match.

Ranji roundup: Shaw slams ton as Ashwin & Co. suffer on Day 1

Ranji roundup: Shaw slams ton as Ashwin & Co. suffer on Day 1

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Young opener Prithvi Shaw underlined his class with a century against a quality Tamil Nadu attack to lead Mumbai to 314 for seven on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Group C match in Mumbai.

Jadeja stakes strong claim for Australia Tour; Shami, Ishant, Vijay in fray too

Jadeja stakes strong claim for Australia Tour; Shami, Ishant, Vijay in fray too

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Back in form with an impressive performance against South Africa in the recently-concluded Test series, Ravindra Jadeja is likely to make a comeback when the national selectors meet in New Delhi on Saturday.

De Villiers atop MVP standings at World Cup, Kohli 24th

De Villiers atop MVP standings at World Cup, Kohli 24th

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji figure out who are the most valuable players after the league phase of the World Cup intheir latest update.

PHOTOS: Struggling Kohli sweats in the nets ahead of 2nd ODI

PHOTOS: Struggling Kohli sweats in the nets ahead of 2nd ODI

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

All eyes were on Virat Kohli during the team's two-and-half-hour training session on the eve of the second One-Day International between India and the West Indies at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi, on Friday.

Resurgent Pune stand in way of KKR and IPL play-offs

Resurgent Pune stand in way of KKR and IPL play-offs

Rediff.com2 May 2017

While KKR suffered their heaviest defeat of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last game, Pune looked to have found their mojo in the business end of the tournament having registered consecutive wins in their last two matches.

Shami is only Indian in Top 8 of MVPI list; de Kock rules

Shami is only Indian in Top 8 of MVPI list; de Kock rules

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji's Most Valuable Player Index after the South Africa ODIs presents a depressing view of the Indian players' showing in the first half of the ongoing tour

Bowlers keep Sri Lanka in check after Saha swells India's total

Bowlers keep Sri Lanka in check after Saha swells India's total

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Retiring legend Kumar Sangakkara was unable to get a big knock in his swansong Test appearance but Sri Lanka overcame an early jolt to post 140 for 3, after dismissing India for 393 in the first innings, on Day 2 of the second Test in Colombo on Friday.

IPL MVPI: Shane Watson zooms to the top

IPL MVPI: Shane Watson zooms to the top

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present the best performing players in IPL-11 in Rediff.com's Most Valuable Players ratings.

KKR desperately need a win to stay afloat in IPL

KKR desperately need a win to stay afloat in IPL

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Facing early elimination, two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders need to record a win to stay afloat when they take on table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Kohli will hold the key to India's fortunes at the World Cup

Kohli will hold the key to India's fortunes at the World Cup

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Former India captain Rahul Dravid believes that India's batting is heavily reliant on Virat Kohli in the middle overs.

Raina returns as Lions hope to roar against Kolkata

Raina returns as Lions hope to roar against Kolkata

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Suresh Raina's return could not have been better-timed as Gujarat Lions, jolted by the tournament's biggest ever defeat, seek to revive their campaign when they face off with Kolkata Knight Riders.

CSK, Rajasthan return but RCB aim to lift their first IPL trophy

CSK, Rajasthan return but RCB aim to lift their first IPL trophy

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

However, if anyone has unfinished business over a decade of IPL, it is India captain Virat Kohli. He made his intent amply clear earlier this week.

South Africa gunning for a whitewash, says Rabada

South Africa gunning for a whitewash, says Rabada

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Kagiso Rabada said South Africa are gunning for a whitewash of India, having trampled the visitors in the first two matches.

IPL: Knight Riders look to hunt down struggling Lions

IPL: Knight Riders look to hunt down struggling Lions

Rediff.com7 May 2016

ujarat Lions face the challenging task of gathering themselves and bounce back when they square off against the consistent Kolkata Knight Riders.

The Rediff Report Card: Who impressed, who failed in Australia

The Rediff Report Card: Who impressed, who failed in Australia

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

While there were brilliant performances from Virat Kohli, Murali Vijay and Ajinkya Rahane, India's pathetic bowling attack -- which could not claim 20 Australian wickets in any of the four Tests -- was depressing.

Bowlers hold key to India's WC success, says Bhajji. Do you agree?

Bowlers hold key to India's WC success, says Bhajji. Do you agree?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

- India are strong contenders to get into semi-final along with Australia, New Zealand and South Africa - Rohit is a class player and if he gets going at the top of the order, then he also has the ability to single-handedly win matches for India

PHOTOS: India seven wickets away from series win in Lanka

PHOTOS: India seven wickets away from series win in Lanka

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Images from Day 4 in the third and final Test between Sri Lanka and India, in Colombo, on Monday

'Kohli is someone whom Indian cricket can plan long-term with'

'Kohli is someone whom Indian cricket can plan long-term with'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Batting legend Rahul Dravid has backed Virat Kohli to lead the Indian cricket team on a long-term basis, describing him as the ideal leader around whom the country can plan its Test future.

Unmukt century takes Delhi to Challenger Series final

Unmukt century takes Delhi to Challenger Series final

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

The immensely talented Unmukt Chand again showed his ability to rise to the occasion as his stroke-filled century guided Delhi to the final of the NKP Salve Challenger series with a thumping 112-run win over India 'Red' in the last round robin league match in Indore.

India seek to reaffirm recent supremacy over West Indies

India seek to reaffirm recent supremacy over West Indies

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

India will seek to reaffirm their supremacy in the shorter version of the game as they go into a five-match ODI series against an under-strength West Indies in Kochi with the prime focus of preparing for the upcoming cricket World Cup.

Root hits ton as England deny India clean sweep

Root hits ton as England deny India clean sweep

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Joe Root scored his second ODI hundred as England denied India a clean sweep with a 41-run victory in the fifth and final match of the One-Day International series, in Leeds.

Ashwin takes 5 but Bangladesh hold on for a draw in rain-hit Test

Ashwin takes 5 but Bangladesh hold on for a draw in rain-hit Test

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Ravichandran Ashwin cast his web with a five-wicket haul but Bangladesh managed to hold on for a draw despite being asked to follow-on against India, in the rain-marred one-off Test in Fatullah, on Sunday.

IPL: In-form KKR look to add to Gujarat's misery

IPL: In-form KKR look to add to Gujarat's misery

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

For the Gujarat Lions to roar, their top-heavy batting order must first win in unison against a consistent KKR bowling attack.

Tamed by Tigers: How India's players fared in Bangladesh

Tamed by Tigers: How India's players fared in Bangladesh

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Harish Kotian/Rediff.com's report card on India's three-ODI series in Bangladesh.

Why debutant Jennings had a sleepless night

Why debutant Jennings had a sleepless night

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

For debutant Keaton Jennings, it was a dream come true just to turn out for England in a Test match and then to follow it up with a century on his debut was even more 'surreal' for the young left-hander. Jennings, who was dropped on nought, played a splendid knock of 112 in his first innings in Test cricket, lifting England to 288 for five at stumps after they had elected to bat first.

Rohit ton in vain as Starc's six sinks India at MCG

Rohit ton in vain as Starc's six sinks India at MCG

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Rohit Sharma's sizzling century went in vain as Australia survived a few anxious moments before pulling off a tense four-wicket win over India in a cricket tri-series ODI match in Melbourne.

Ranchi Test: Will pitch play a role in series decider?

Ranchi Test: Will pitch play a role in series decider?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy is locked at 1-1 and the match at Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA), which is organising it's first-ever Test, is set to be a make-or-break affair for both teams.

India opt for 'surface tension' to counter South Africa

India opt for 'surface tension' to counter South Africa

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

For a visiting cricketer, an India tour conjures up the image of a batsman surrounded by a shoal of fielders and facing relentless spin from both ends and South Africa should not expect anything different in the four-test series starting on Thursday.

Rohit rocks at Eden as India humble Sri Lanka again

Rohit rocks at Eden as India humble Sri Lanka again

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Rohit Sharma blazed his way to a record-breaking knock of 264 as India trounced Sri Lanka by 153 runs in the fourth One-day International to take a 4-0 lead in the five-match series, at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Thursday. The Mumbai right-hander launched an all-out assault on the Lankan bowling as a result of which India amassed a mammoth 404 for five while batting first. In reply, the islanders were dismissed for 251 in 43.1 overs.

WC Diary: This Sydney restaurant is offering you a dinner date with Tendulkar!

WC Diary: This Sydney restaurant is offering you a dinner date with Tendulkar!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Around a dozen people sitting on Sachin's table will have the pleasure of mingling with him for half an hour over cocktails and drinks, the organiser said adding that it would be only for a dozen people and has been priced for 3000 Australian Dollars.

Exciting Kannada releases this week!

Exciting Kannada releases this week!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Check out the movie releases, and make your pick!

Can India adapt to conditions outside the subcontinent?

Can India adapt to conditions outside the subcontinent?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

A confident India, with a new coach at the helm, will seek to record a third consecutive Test series triumph on the Caribbean soil when the Virat Kohli-led side clashes with an inexperienced West Indies in the first cricket match, in Antigua, on Thursday.

Divided maulanas may help the BJP in Bareilly

Divided maulanas may help the BJP in Bareilly

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Sharply divided maulanas appear to have paved way for a smooth sailing for Bharatiya Janata Party nominee Santosh Kumar Gangwar in Bareilly.

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.

Tri Series: Perfect setting for experimentation with one eye on WC

Tri Series: Perfect setting for experimentation with one eye on WC

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

All set to defend their cricket World Cup crown in less than a month, India will get their preparations underway with the aim of finding the right combination for the marquee event.