News for 'Vijay Shankar'

Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar CM for record 10th time

Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar CM for record 10th time

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president J P Nadda and several other top leaders of the NDA.

Take A Bow, Cameron Green!

Take A Bow, Cameron Green!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

On a day when the fielders had a quiet outing, Cameron Green picked up a stunner during the GT vs RCB contest.

CSK or RR? Who are the worst catchers of IPL 2025?

CSK or RR? Who are the worst catchers of IPL 2025?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

IPL 2025: CSK, RR repeat offenders in dropping catches; Arya, Hetmyer luckiest

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Deepak Hooda smashed a brilliant double hundred to put Rajasthan in control as they took a massive lead against Mumbai on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Ahead of the mini-auction, scheduled to be held in Doha on December 26, the 10 franchises have released their list of retained and released players.

A long-time dream realised, says Shankar after Test call-up

A long-time dream realised, says Shankar after Test call-up

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Vijay Shankar had been hoping for a national call-up for a while now but his elevation in the India Test team came as a surprise to the Tamil Nadu all-rounder.

When Jasprit, Jayant, Jaydev, Vijay got married...

When Jasprit, Jayant, Jaydev, Vijay got married...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

From surprise weddings to intimate ceremonies amid the coronavirus pandemic, these cricketers said 'I do' in 2021.

GT's Losing Streak: Is Gill To Blame?

GT's Losing Streak: Is Gill To Blame?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

GT all-rounder Vijay Shankar believes Captain Shubman Gill's leadership style isn't the issue, comparing it to former skipper Hardik Pandya.

Ranji: Thakare's 4-wicket burst rattles Tamil Nadu

Ranji: Thakare's 4-wicket burst rattles Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Aditya Thakare's impressive four-wicket haul left Tamil Nadu struggling at 159 for six after the second day of their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal match against Vidarbha.

How India plan to groom all-rounder Shankar

How India plan to groom all-rounder Shankar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

India plan to groom rookie Vijay Shankar as a back-up pace bowling all-rounder with an eye on future overseas tours, skipper Virat Kohli said.

Shankar, Iyer power India 'A' to win over New Zealand

Shankar, Iyer power India 'A' to win over New Zealand

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Vijay Shankar and Shreyas Iyer scripted a superb chase to help India 'A' notch up a thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand 'A' in a high-scoring unofficial, in Mount Maunganui, on Friday.

'Neutral' Shankar not losing sleep over World Cup selection

'Neutral' Shankar not losing sleep over World Cup selection

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

India all-rounder Vijay Shankar insists he is not losing sleep over his selection.

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks closer at his glorious filmography.

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

A round-up of Sunday's action in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy group stage matches.

Dream come true, says Shankar after making World Cup squad

Dream come true, says Shankar after making World Cup squad

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

'I am extremely elated to be in the Indian World Cup team'

PHOTOS: Kohli, Shankar lift India to thrilling win

PHOTOS: Kohli, Shankar lift India to thrilling win

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Virat Kohli's 40th ODI century and Vijay Shankar's fine all-round showing helped India down Australia by eight runs to take a 2-0 series lead, in Nagpur, on Tuesday.

WATCH: Will Shankar play against Afghanistan?

WATCH: Will Shankar play against Afghanistan?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Injured all-rounder Vijay Shankar is 'hopeful' of playing India's next World Cup encounter against Afghanistan

Embattled CSK host erratic Punjab, eye turnaround

Embattled CSK host erratic Punjab, eye turnaround

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Struggling CSK look to turn around fortunes against PBKS

'If Kohli Didn't Like Anyone...'

'If Kohli Didn't Like Anyone...'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

'A player would be thinking that he is going to the World Cup. But you shut the door on him.'

Gujarat Titans host CSK with top-two finish in sight

Gujarat Titans host CSK with top-two finish in sight

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Gujarat Titans will be aiming for a top-two spot even as Chennai Super Kings continue planning for the future when the two teams meet in the Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

'Narine and Chakravarthy are amazing spinners'

'Narine and Chakravarthy are amazing spinners'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Sunil Narine was the pick of the Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers, snapping three wickets and conceding just 13 runs in his spell of four overs. He did well with the bat too, scoring 44 runs from 18 balls, which included five maximums and two boundaries.

Guess who is the leader in the GT dressing room!

Guess who is the leader in the GT dressing room!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Shubman Gill is a player everyone looks up to in the GT dressing room.

Thalaivan Thalaivi Review: Melodramatic

Thalaivan Thalaivi Review: Melodramatic

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen's electrifying performances hold Thalaivan Thalaivii together, notes Arjun Menon.

Wonderful 2011 WC Reunion!

Wonderful 2011 WC Reunion!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

It was a reunion of India's World Cup winners as Mahendra Singh Dhoni caught up with Gary Kirsten -- the captain-coach combo who masterminded India's famous triumph in 2011.

Coach Fleming takes the blame for CSK's poor show

Coach Fleming takes the blame for CSK's poor show

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

CSK's template of going for the tried and tested players has backfired, as a result of which the team is languishing at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table, having lost seven out of nine games.

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha take huge lead against Tamil Nadu

Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha take huge lead against Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Vidarbha took a commanding 297-run lead against Tamil Nadu on Day 4 of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final on Monday.

CSK, SRH fight for IPL survival in Chepauk

CSK, SRH fight for IPL survival in Chepauk

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face off in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Friday, both teams desperate for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Vijay has a lot of young and middle-aged women fans, but as voters, they are possibly now with the DMK, or remain with the AIADMK. Recapturing this constituency would have helped Vijay's political launch and the GOAT script and dialogues could have gone a long way in helping out. But the kind of script and screenplay and the unusually and equally unnecessary long run-time (3 hours, 3 minutes) that GOAT offers takes the film experience over the heads of those that are not familiar with secret agents and uranium theft in Tamil cinema, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Gill & Co Beat The Heat!

Gill & Co Beat The Heat!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The Gujarat Titans enjoyed their break before their next home match.

Shankar IPS is an out and out Vijay film

Shankar IPS is an out and out Vijay film

Rediff.com21 May 2010

The Kannada film shows the police force in a good light as issues like acid attacks are tackled.

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Where do Vijay and his TVK expect to get their votes from? Vijay has a huge fan following among women, but will they automatically become his voters like they had done for MGR's AIADMK, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'Pak atom bomb' remark sparks row

Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'Pak atom bomb' remark sparks row

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks on Pakistan sparked a political row on Friday, with his party quick to dissociate itself from the comments while the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party latched on to them, accusing the Congress of being an apologist for Pakistan and the terrorism emanating from its soil.

Can Dhoni's CSK end KKR's run for play-offs race?

Can Dhoni's CSK end KKR's run for play-offs race?

Rediff.com6 May 2025

While it's a do-or-die game for KKR, who must win all their remaining three matches to stay in playoffs contention, the match will be more about celebrating Dhoni's legacy than the result.

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Shankar aims for consistency after decent run Down Under

Shankar aims for consistency after decent run Down Under

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

'These (Australia and New Zealand) two series I have learnt a lot. I might not have bowled a lot but I learnt to bowl in different conditions. In batting, just watching seniors like Virat (Kohli), Rohit (Sharma) and (MS) Dhoni, how they go about their job, I learnt a lot'

Vijay Hazare: Rahul hits ton; Chhattisgarh stun Mumbai

Vijay Hazare: Rahul hits ton; Chhattisgarh stun Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

A roundup of the matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy One-Day tournament, on Saturday.

Six Catches, Nine Drops!

Six Catches, Nine Drops!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

While CSK dropped as many as five catches, a couple of them sitters, Punjab were not too far behind as they floored four chances.

'Shankar's bowling will be handy in English conditions'

'Shankar's bowling will be handy in English conditions'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

There has been debate over Shankar being picked in the England-bound India team ahead of Ambati Rayudu, with the selectors saying they went for the 'three-dimensional skills' offered by the Tamil Nadu player.

IPL 2025: Struggling CSK, Royals aim to finish on a high

IPL 2025: Struggling CSK, Royals aim to finish on a high

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The contest between laggards Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals holds no significance in the context of the IPL 2025 play-offs.

Dhoni At 7: A Gamble Gone Wrong For CSK?

Dhoni At 7: A Gamble Gone Wrong For CSK?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Despite Dhoni's brief fireworks, his inability to deliver a decisive finish raised critical questions about CSK's batting strategy.