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Stats: Kohli first Indian skipper to hit two double centuries in Tests

Stats: Kohli first Indian skipper to hit two double centuries in Tests

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Statistical highlights on day two of the third cricket Test between India and New Zealand, in Indore, on Sunday.

Bhuvneshwar wins ICC Player of the Month award

Bhuvneshwar wins ICC Player of the Month award

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Bhuvneshwar took six wickets at an economy rate of 4.65 in the three ODIs

Why Lodha reforms for BCCI have fallen flat

Why Lodha reforms for BCCI have fallen flat

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The basic tenet of the Lodha panel's constitutional reforms for Indian cricket has fallen flat after most of state units are being controlled by family members of disqualified office-bearers, says former MCA president Abhay Apte.

Congratulations pour in for Bhavina led by President, PM

Congratulations pour in for Bhavina led by President, PM

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the country in congratulating paddler Bhavinaben Patel for winning a historic silver medal, India's first, in the ongoing Paralympic Games in Tokyo on Sunday.

Sachin Tendulkar turns 45! Wish the legend on his birthday

Sachin Tendulkar turns 45! Wish the legend on his birthday

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has turned a year older.

Mary Kom's win truly special: PM Modi

Mary Kom's win truly special: PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated MC Mary Kom for winning a record sixth gold medal in the Women's World Championships on Saturday.

How BCCI plans to stop U19 boys from going off radar

How BCCI plans to stop U19 boys from going off radar

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'There is a plan to add a '19 plus' level where all these boys could be integrated'

'A performance that will inspire generations'

'A performance that will inspire generations'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

PM Modi, Olympian Abhinav Bindra lead country in congratulating Mirabai Chanu on winning Olympic silver on Saturday.

Shastri is Team India's interim coach for Bangladesh tour

Shastri is Team India's interim coach for Bangladesh tour

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri has been appointed interim coach of India's cricket team for the tour of Bangladesh. The team will play one Test and three One-day Internationals on the tour, which kicks-off with the Test, from June 10 to 14.

Sports stars salute martyrs on Kargil Vijay Divas

Sports stars salute martyrs on Kargil Vijay Divas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Sportsmen across the board took to Twitter to pay their respects to the Indian soldiers.

Staying focussed the key during U-19 World Cup, says India coach

Staying focussed the key during U-19 World Cup, says India coach

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The under-19 World Cup begins in the West Indies on Friday and India opens its campaign with a match against South Africa on Saturday.

COA hail CAC's head coach choice

COA hail CAC's head coach choice

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

"They (CAC) have applied themselves to the cause at hand with dedication and commitment. This is exactly what we had expected from a committee of such distinguished cricketers. On behalf of all interested in 'Cricket India', BCCI and the COA, I thank them for the service so willingly rendered by them. We accept their recommendation in totality."

Sachin, Dada congratulate Parthiv on wonderful career

Sachin, Dada congratulate Parthiv on wonderful career

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Sourav Ganguly praised Parthiv Patel after the latter announced his retirement

'Mithali, you shaped the lives of many young girls'

'Mithali, you shaped the lives of many young girls'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

India women team captain Mithali Raj quit international cricket on Wednesday after a stellar 23-year career.

'Let's all pray for Rishabh Pant's speedy recovery'

'Let's all pray for Rishabh Pant's speedy recovery'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Rishabh Pant was hospitalised following a major car crash on Friday.

Kapil-led panel frontrunner to pick India coach

Kapil-led panel frontrunner to pick India coach

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The Kapil Dev-led ad-hoc committee on Wednesday emerged as the frontrunner to pick the next India cricket coach but a final decision on panel formation would be taken only after the next Supreme Court hearing.

Here's what Vajpayee told Ganguly & Co before 2004 Pak tour

Here's what Vajpayee told Ganguly & Co before 2004 Pak tour

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Atal Bihari Vajpayee asked the players to win hearts too apart from matches

COA will not interfere in coach recruitment process

COA will not interfere in coach recruitment process

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The Committee of Administrators running the Board of Control for Cricket in India is unlikely to go against the high-profile Cricket Advisory Committee's decision on who will be the next Indian cricket team coach.

Players come first, coach stays in background: Kumble

Players come first, coach stays in background: Kumble

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Anil Kumble on his plans for India's cricket team after being named coach.

Will Champions Trophy be Kumble's last assignment as India coach?

Will Champions Trophy be Kumble's last assignment as India coach?

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Questions are also being raised as to whether Anil Kumble will be again taking part in the interview process despite his stupendous record, after what all has transpired in the past 72 hours.

From PM Modi to Tendulkar, India mourns passing away of Dalmiya

From PM Modi to Tendulkar, India mourns passing away of Dalmiya

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Cricket fraternity and Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya.

'Fixing' episode will not affect credibility of cricketers: VVS

'Fixing' episode will not affect credibility of cricketers: VVS

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Former India batting ace VVS Laxman said he went through a 'feeling of anguish' in the wake of the spot-fixing and betting scandal that hit Indian cricket during the IPL.

'#ThankYouSanga' tributes pour in for Sri Lankan great Sangakkara

'#ThankYouSanga' tributes pour in for Sri Lankan great Sangakkara

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

As the stylish left-hander, Kumar Sangakkara, draws curtains to his illustrious career, here are tributes pouring from him from across the world.

PIX: Kohli, Dhoni, Sachin wish 'Happy New Year' to fans

PIX: Kohli, Dhoni, Sachin wish 'Happy New Year' to fans

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Sports stars extended warm wishes to their fans on social media as they get wrapped in New Year spirit.

Images: India's VVS win at Mohali

Images: India's VVS win at Mohali

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Images from the Day 5 of the first Test of the India vs Australia match at Mohali on Tuesday.

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Ranchi Test, Day 3

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Ranchi Test, Day 3

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 3:

'Hit Tha, Hit Hai, Hit Rahega #HappyBirthdayRohit'

'Hit Tha, Hit Hai, Hit Rahega #HappyBirthdayRohit'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

From the International Cricket Council to former India opener Virender Sehwag, a number of people took to social media to bestow wishes on Rohit on his special day.

Test captain Kohli's views on the newly-constituted advisory panel

Test captain Kohli's views on the newly-constituted advisory panel

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

"If you have played cricket then you have grown up watching these legends. It's a wonderful thing to have happened and they will help us in many ways," Kohli said.

'Loved the determination and aggression of every Indian player'

'Loved the determination and aggression of every Indian player'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

And congratulations were in store for the team.

How the rivalry between India and Australia blossomed

How the rivalry between India and Australia blossomed

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Ashes is steeped in tradition but India versus Australia Test matches are bound by emotion.

Tendulkar, Kohli, Richards hail West Indies' win over England

Tendulkar, Kohli, Richards hail West Indies' win over England

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

West Indies' splendid victory over England in the first Test in Southampton drew rich praise from around the cricketing world, including top players like Virat Kohli and former greats like Sachin Tendulkar and Vivian Richards. West Indies beat England by four wickets on the final day of the first international Test since the coronavirus break on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead at the Ageas Bowl in a three-Test series thanks to a 95-run knock by Jermaine Blackwood.

PM Modi leads country's praise of Indian hockey team

PM Modi leads country's praise of Indian hockey team

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to eminent sports personalities, the country was wholesome in its praise for the Indian hockey team's gutsy effort.

Will Kohli quit T20s after World Cup?

Will Kohli quit T20s after World Cup?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The discussion about Virat Kohli's position as No. 3 batter in T20 cricket is the proverbial elephant in the room but it is understood that BCCI may not address the issue till the end of the T20 World Cup.

CAC to be formed in next couple of days to appoint selectors: Ganguly

CAC to be formed in next couple of days to appoint selectors: Ganguly

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Friday said that a Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) will be formed in the next couple of days to announce the new selection panel on a three-year tenure. Ganguly said the CAC will be appointed only for one meeting to decide the selectors as the appointment of the men's head coach has already been done by the previous panel led by former captain Kapil Dev.

Harbhajan credits Sachin, Sourav for 'playing big role' in career

Harbhajan credits Sachin, Sourav for 'playing big role' in career

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

World Cup winning off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has admitted that he owes his success to the golden generation of Indian cricketers and said he was lucky to play under the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman, Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble.

Eye on '23 WC: India start 50 over auditions

Eye on '23 WC: India start 50 over auditions

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Exactly 11 months are left for the marquee event in India and the series starting on Friday will give the team an initial idea about some of the middle-order slots

Is Gayle the greatest in T20 cricket history?

Is Gayle the greatest in T20 cricket history?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Wearing a beaming smile and sunglasses under a helmet, 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle on Saturday appeared to have brought the curtains down on his phenomenal T20 international career,

Stats: Australia's top six score 50s as India suffer again

Stats: Australia's top six score 50s as India suffer again

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

This provided only the sixth such instance in Test cricket of the first six batsmen getting the past the half-century in an innings and four of them have have come against India.

New-look India eye 'fresh' start in New Zealand

New-look India eye 'fresh' start in New Zealand

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

India will aim to shed their archaic playing style for good with a 'young and fearless' bunch in the three-match T20I series against New Zealand, starting in Wellington on Friday.

These are the top contenders for ICC World Cup...

These are the top contenders for ICC World Cup...

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Gibbs back India, England as contenders for ODI World Cup