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PIX: Team India sets out for World Cup glory

PIX: Team India sets out for World Cup glory

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Two-time champions India begin their World Cup campaign against South Africa in Southampton on June 5.

Bangla series: Focus on Kohli's workload; both Pant, Samson could be in T20 squad

Bangla series: Focus on Kohli's workload; both Pant, Samson could be in T20 squad

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Selection committee will leave it on Kohli to decide whether he needs a break or continue playing.

IPL: Gujarat start as favourites vs Royals in Qualifier 1

IPL: Gujarat start as favourites vs Royals in Qualifier 1

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Debutants Gujarat Titans will start as favourites against spin-heavy former champions Rajasthan Royals when the two teams face-off in the first IPL Qualifier, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Tuesday.

PIX: Young Padikkal leads RCB's demolition of SunRisers

PIX: Young Padikkal leads RCB's demolition of SunRisers

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Images from Monday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and SunRisers Hyderabad, in Dubai.

Facebook launches Lite in India to tap users with slow net

Facebook launches Lite in India to tap users with slow net

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Globally, Facebook has 1.4 billion people on its network.

RCB look to consolidate position; SRH eye first win

RCB look to consolidate position; SRH eye first win

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

RCB will be strengthened further when the immensely-talented Devdutt Padikkal makes the team after his recovery from COVID-19.

Gujarat Titans eyeing top-2 finish with win over CSK

Gujarat Titans eyeing top-2 finish with win over CSK

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Gujarat Titans are currently at the top of the IPL table with 18 points from 12 games and a win on Sunday will more or less secure them a top-2 finish. That would mean an extra chance of making it to the final.

Calls grow for Rahane's inclusion in World Cup squad

Calls grow for Rahane's inclusion in World Cup squad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

There remains a big question mark over who will be India's No.4 in the World Cup.

PHOTOS: Kohli's century in vain as Australia down India

PHOTOS: Kohli's century in vain as Australia down India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The India captain's 41st ODI century wasn't enough to prevent India from losing the third ODI against Australia by 32 runs in Ranchi, on Friday.

Rocket Boys 2 Review: Fascinating Watch

Rocket Boys 2 Review: Fascinating Watch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The intelligently conceptualized show does more for nationalistic pride than a dozen jingoistic series, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Hyderabad consolidate 4th position with dominant win over Mumbai

Hyderabad consolidate 4th position with dominant win over Mumbai

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Sunrisers Hyderabad spanked table-toppers Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in an IPL match to consolidate their fourth position in the table, in Hyderabad, on Monday.

Shaw shines again as India 'A' beat New Zealand 'A'

Shaw shines again as India 'A' beat New Zealand 'A'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Prithvi Shaw smashed 48 off 35 balls to lay the foundation for India's chase.

IPL Preview: Daredevils look for home comfort against table toppers KXIP

IPL Preview: Daredevils look for home comfort against table toppers KXIP

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Delhi Daredevils find themselves in an 'oh-so-familiar' situation as they seek home comfort against a Chris Gayle-inspired Kings XI Punjab

Rohit lauds MI bowlers after SRH crumble in chase

Rohit lauds MI bowlers after SRH crumble in chase

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

'I thought it was a good score on that pitch and the way we came out and bowled and showed that attitude on the field was very important, it was great team performance.'

Kohli on how Pandya's absence is affecting Team India

Kohli on how Pandya's absence is affecting Team India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

India captain Virat Kohli stressed on the importance of all-rounder Hardik Pandya's presence in the ODI side in order to get the ideal bowling combination for the World Cup.

IPL 2021: Check out Sunrisers' strengths and weaknesses

IPL 2021: Check out Sunrisers' strengths and weaknesses

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

One of the most consistent teams in the Indian Premier League over the last five years, Sunrisers Hyderabad would look to improve upon their middle-order batting in the upcoming 14th edition of the T20 league.

Court orders ASI probe in Kashi Vishwanath temple case

Court orders ASI probe in Kashi Vishwanath temple case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

The court asked the UP govt to get examined the disputed premises by a five-member team of the ASI at its expense.

Facebook has 125 million users in India

Facebook has 125 million users in India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Social networking giant Facebook has added 13 million users in six months to take its user base to 125 million.

Top Performer: David Miller

Top Performer: David Miller

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

'It came off tonight and pretty chuffed with the innings. Getting in with the position at 16/3 gives me an opportunity to shine, doesn't happen too often, but when the ball was new it helps.'

Optimistic Roach sees bright future for ousted Windies

Optimistic Roach sees bright future for ousted Windies

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The comprehensive 125-run defeat at Old Trafford was West Indies' fifth loss in seven matches as the winners of the first two World Cups joined Afghanistan and South Africa on the sidelines.

SRH's youth: Can they live up to the expectations?

SRH's youth: Can they live up to the expectations?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

David Warner spoke about SRH's youngsters

BJP leaders dropped as CMs, Union ministers get new roles

BJP leaders dropped as CMs, Union ministers get new roles

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The appointments holds significance as a large number of senior leaders, who had no organisational post currently, have now been given new responsibilities.

IPL: Mission Impossible for Mumbai Indians?

IPL: Mission Impossible for Mumbai Indians?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

If Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals on Thursday, then Mumbai Indians may find it very difficult to qualify for the play-offs even if they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in their final league match.

Factfile: India v Sri Lanka 3rd Test in Delhi

Factfile: India v Sri Lanka 3rd Test in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Here is a factbox on the third and final Test between India and Sri Lanka beginning at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday:

PIX: Team India touch down in London ahead of World Cup

PIX: Team India touch down in London ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Team India, on Wednesday, arrived in London to participate in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Cricket World Cup, beginning May 30.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Pant stars in Delhi win; Punjab down Karnakata in thriller

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Pant stars in Delhi win; Punjab down Karnakata in thriller

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Rishabh Pant cracked a fourth successive fifty-plus score to lead Delhi's eight-wicket rout of Tamil Nadu while Baroda, Mumbai and Punjab also secured wins in their respective Super League matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, in Kolkata on Sunday.

Pant may make WC team over Karthik

Pant may make WC team over Karthik

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

If Rishabh Pant excels against Australia, then Dinesh Karthik will struggle to make the cut for the World Cup.

RCB end nightmarish IPL with a win

RCB end nightmarish IPL with a win

Rediff.com5 May 2019

While Gurkeerat Mann played second fiddle, Shimron Hetmyer took charge and battered the bowling all around the park.

Modi, Shah, BJP CMs to attend Bhupendra Patel's swearing-in on Monday

Modi, Shah, BJP CMs to attend Bhupendra Patel's swearing-in on Monday

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Patel will be administered the oath as the 18th chief minister by Governor Acharya Devvrat at a function to be held at the Helipad Ground near the new Secretariat in Gandhinagar at 2 pm.

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.

Don't think there is a better player than Messi ever: Dravid

Don't think there is a better player than Messi ever: Dravid

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Former India captain and current Under-19 coach Rahul Dravid visited Camp Nou to witness Barcelona playing against Athletico Madrid in the La Liga clash on Sunday.

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

IPL 2023: Who Has Most Cash To Spend?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

SunRisers Hyderabad has the biggest purse while Kolkata Knight Riders has the slimmest purse.

'Pant can't be compared with Dhoni'

'Pant can't be compared with Dhoni'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Rishabh Pant is a talented cricketer but he shouldn't be compared with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, believes India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev.

IPL: In-form CSK start favourite against inconsistent SRH

IPL: In-form CSK start favourite against inconsistent SRH

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Operating like a well-oiled unit, Chennai Super Kings will start as overwhelming favourites when they clash with struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL match in New Delhi on Wednesday.

India's national selectors not up to the mark: Yuvraj

India's national selectors not up to the mark: Yuvraj

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Former India batsman Yuvraj Singh slammed the MSK Prasad-led national selection panel, saying there is a definite need for having better selectors.

Naman Ojha to lead India 'A' in Australia

Naman Ojha to lead India 'A' in Australia

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha was named captain of the India 'A' team, which will take part in the two unofficial 'Tests' and a four-nation One-day tournament, in Australia.

PIX: Warner back as consistent Sunrisers eye IPL title

PIX: Warner back as consistent Sunrisers eye IPL title

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Formed in 2013, Sunrisers Hyderabad have been one of the most consistent performers, having won the tournament in 2016 and finishing as runners up last year.

Bihar doctors demand action against RJD MP Pappu Yadav

Bihar doctors demand action against RJD MP Pappu Yadav

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The Indian Medical Association has condemned Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav's drive against doctors accusing them of charging "exorbitant" fees.

Rahane to lead India for Zimbabwe ODIs, T20s; Dhoni, Kohli rested

Rahane to lead India for Zimbabwe ODIs, T20s; Dhoni, Kohli rested

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Ajinkya Rahane was chosen as captain of the depleted Indian team for the limited overs tour to Zimbabwe next month as the selectors decided to rest several seniors including Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli.

Ranji: Bengal lose three in chase of 177 against Baroda

Ranji: Bengal lose three in chase of 177 against Baroda

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Thursday.