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R Vinay Kumar set for big Karnataka coaching role

R Vinay Kumar set for big Karnataka coaching role

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Former India and Karnataka pacer R Vinay Kumar has been appointed as the head coach for the Karnataka state cricket team, replacing Yere Goud. Kumar, who previously led Karnataka to multiple domestic titles, will aim to bring more silverware to the team, with Deepak Chougule and Mansur Ali Khan joining him in the coaching staff.

Former India pacer Vinay Kumar appointed Karnataka senior men's team head coach

Former India pacer Vinay Kumar appointed Karnataka senior men's team head coach

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Former India fast bowler R Vinay Kumar has been appointed as the head coach of the Karnataka senior men's cricket team for the 2026-27 domestic season, bringing his extensive experience as a player and captain to the role.

Vinay Kumar Yadav Secures First Title at PGTI NexGen After Playoff Thriller

Vinay Kumar Yadav Secures First Title at PGTI NexGen After Playoff Thriller

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Vinay Kumar Yadav of Delhi emerged victorious at the PGTI NexGen tournament in Gurugram, securing his maiden title after a thrilling playoff against Arjunveer Shishir of Chandigarh.

Ranji Trophy Final: Don't Take Jammu And Kashmir Lightly: Former Captain Vinay Kumar Warns Karnataka

Ranji Trophy Final: Don't Take Jammu And Kashmir Lightly: Former Captain Vinay Kumar Warns Karnataka

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Former India pacer R Vinay Kumar said the enviable batting riches in their line-up will give Karnataka a huge upper hand over maiden entrants Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy final.

Vinay Kumar backs skipper Karthik

Vinay Kumar backs skipper Karthik

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Seamer R Vinay Kumar, on Thursday, threw his weight behind in-form wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik who was a surprise choice to lead the two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL).

Vinay Kumar shines for Hyderabad

Vinay Kumar shines for Hyderabad

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

The stylish batsman was unbeaten on 87 as Hyderabad posted 237 for 4 on day one in the Ranji Trophy match against Tamil Nadu.

Vinay Kumar ruled out of Zimbabwe tour

Vinay Kumar ruled out of Zimbabwe tour

Rediff.com30 May 2010

R Vinay Kumar was ruled out of the ongoing tri-series in Zimbabwe because of a knee injury and his Karnataka new-ball partner Abhimanyu Mithun will replace him in the Indian squad there.

Vinay Kumar to Hyderabad's rescue

Vinay Kumar to Hyderabad's rescue

Rediff.com1 Dec 2003

The middle-order batsman pulled Hyerabad out of the woods on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy match against Karnataka.

Ex-India pacer Vinay Kumar calls it quits

Ex-India pacer Vinay Kumar calls it quits

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Veteran Karnataka medium pacer R Vinay Kumar, who also represented India and led his state team to successive Ranji Trophy titles, on Friday announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket.

Test cricket was my ultimate goal: Vinay Kumar

Test cricket was my ultimate goal: Vinay Kumar

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

Karnataka pacer R Vinay Kumar tells Harish Kotian he was expecting the Test call-up since he is one of the most consistent performers in the Ranji Trophy.

Experts Call For Localised AI To Serve India's Unique Needs

Experts Call For Localised AI To Serve India's Unique Needs

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

Experts at AI Manthan 2.0 in Kanpur stressed the need for Artificial Intelligence to be customised for India's specific requirements in education, healthcare, agriculture, and governance. Discussions highlighted the development of local language models, AI solutions for farmers like crop loss assessment and a single-window platform, and AI's role in healthcare for diagnosis and reducing doctors' workload, all while ensuring data privacy through federated learning.

IPL 2026: Can Bhuvneshwar lead RCB to another IPL crown?

IPL 2026: Can Bhuvneshwar lead RCB to another IPL crown?

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru player Vinay Kumar praised pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for his impact in the Indian Premier League 2026 season for the defending champions.

Irfan replaces Vinay Kumar in squad for Lanka series

Irfan replaces Vinay Kumar in squad for Lanka series

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Baroda all-rounder Irfan Pathan will replace Karnataka fast bowler R Vinay Kumar in India's squad for the tour of Sri Lanka.

Vinay Kumar helps India edge past Leicester

Vinay Kumar helps India edge past Leicester

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Seamer R Vinay Kumar claimed three wickets as India scored a 15-run victory over Leicestershire in a Twenty20 practice match at Grace Road, in Leicester, on Monday. The visitors rattled up 161 for 5 after being put in to bat, and then bowled with discipline to restrict the domestic T20 champions to 146 for 7 in the stipulated 20 overs.

Vinay Kumar makes a difference in ODIs

Vinay Kumar makes a difference in ODIs

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

India medium pacer R Vinay Kumar is not on anyone's mind and he would just like it the way it is as long as his skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni keeps turning to him and batsmen keep nibbling at his swinging deliveries.

DP World PGTI Launches NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial Golf Tournament

DP World PGTI Launches NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial Golf Tournament

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The DP World PGTI has launched the inaugural NexGen Vijay Kumar Memorial golf tournament to honour the late Indian golfing legend, Vijay Kumar. The event, held at his home course in Lucknow from June 9-11, celebrates his legacy and aims to inspire new talent.

Ranji Roundup: Vinay Kumar rips through Mumbai

Ranji Roundup: Vinay Kumar rips through Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches played on Thursday.

Vinay Kumar replaces injured Balaji in India T20 squad

Vinay Kumar replaces injured Balaji in India T20 squad

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Pacer L Balaji was on Thursday replaced by R Vinay Kumar in the Indian Twenty20 squad for the two matches against England after picking up a foot injury.

Two new balls rule boon for fast bowlers: Vinay Kumar

Two new balls rule boon for fast bowlers: Vinay Kumar

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

The ICC's new rule of using two new balls in an ODI innings, which is being applied in the ongoing India-England series, has been hugely beneficial for fast bowlers as it helps them swing the ball more, pacer R Vinay Kumar said, in Mohali, on Wednesday.

UP Governor Calls For Comprehensive AI Integration Across University Curricula

UP Governor Calls For Comprehensive AI Integration Across University Curricula

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel addressed AI Manthan 2.0, advocating for the comprehensive integration of Artificial Intelligence across all university subjects rather than as a standalone course. She urged universities to develop clear, time-bound AI roadmaps covering education, research, healthcare, and agriculture, emphasising indigenous AI development, employment creation, and the importance of "Safe and Trusted AI." The event also saw the formation of an AI Policy Advisory Group and an AI Implementation Group to drive these initiatives.

Prez rejects Nirbhaya convict Vinay Kumar's mercy plea

Prez rejects Nirbhaya convict Vinay Kumar's mercy plea

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The president had last month also rejected the clemency petition of another accused, Mukesh Singh.

Happy to be leading the Indian attack: Vinay Kumar

Happy to be leading the Indian attack: Vinay Kumar

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

The pacer feels that the new ICC rule from October 1 that different balls will be used from the two ends in the one-dayers, has helped swing bowlers like him to move the ball for longer periods.

Happy to be leading the Indian attack: Vinay Kumar

Happy to be leading the Indian attack: Vinay Kumar

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

The pacer feels that the new ICC rule from October 1 that different balls will be used from the two ends in the one-dayers, has helped swing bowlers like him to move the ball for longer periods.

Smriti Irani, Ram Madhav among new BJP state in-charges

Smriti Irani, Ram Madhav among new BJP state in-charges

Rediff.com10 hours ago

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a significant reshuffle of its state in-charges and co-in-charges across all 28 states and eight Union territories, with prominent leaders like Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav assigned to crucial states, as the party gears up for upcoming assembly elections.

There are a few areas I can improve: Vinay Kumar

There are a few areas I can improve: Vinay Kumar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2012

He has emerged as an unlikely top wicket-taker for India in the ongoing ODI tri-series and pacer Vinay Kumar on Saturday said he is looking to improve on consistency in the forthcoming matches.

'We will rebuild': Nepal flood survivors begin life amid mud and ruins

'We will rebuild': Nepal flood survivors begin life amid mud and ruins

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

"Everything was here before, but now there is nothing left," said Nayan Tiwari, one of many residents returning to flood-hit Galchhi in central Nepal to recover whatever belongings remain and to restore homes that once held their everyday lives.

UP: Cracker factory blast accused's house razed; toll rises to 14

UP: Cracker factory blast accused's house razed; toll rises to 14

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Authorities in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, have demolished the three-storey house of Naushad, the main accused in a cracker factory blast that killed 13 people, including 11 children. The demolition followed the arrest of Naushad and two women, with police also suspending nine personnel for negligence and seeking other absconding suspects.

Mumbai Indians snare Unmukt, Vinay Kumar for IPL 2015

Mumbai Indians snare Unmukt, Vinay Kumar for IPL 2015

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Mumbai Indians have acquired Unmukt Chand from Rajasthan Royals and R Vinay Kumar from Kolkata Knight Riders in the first Indian Premier League Trading Window, which opened on October 6.

Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi among nine charged in IRCTC hotel scam

Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi among nine charged in IRCTC hotel scam

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of money laundering charges against former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, son Tejashwi Yadav, and six others in the alleged IRCTC hotel scam. The court found strong suspicion of a manipulated tender for railway hotels and a quid pro quo involving land transfer at undervalued rates.

Vinay Kumar ruled out of T20s, Mithun in

Vinay Kumar ruled out of T20s, Mithun in

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Karnataka medium pacer R Vinay Kumar was ruled out of the Twenty20 series against England due to a strained right calf muscle, paving the way for state mate Abhimanyu Mithun's return to the Indian squad.

Vinay Kumar joins run-fest as Karnataka set to retain Ranji crown

Vinay Kumar joins run-fest as Karnataka set to retain Ranji crown

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Having taken a huge first innings lead, defending champions Karnataka are on course for an outright victory over Tamil Nadu after reducing them to 113 for 3 in their second essay on Day 4 of the Ranji Trophy final, at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, Karnataka posted a massive 762 in their first innings in reply to Tamil Nadu's paltry 134.

Dhoni's knock took the game away from us: Vinay Kumar

Dhoni's knock took the game away from us: Vinay Kumar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Royal Challengers Bangalore's medium pacer R Vinay Kumar has said that it was Mahendra Singh Dhoni's knock that took the game away from the visitors, paving the way for Chennai Super Kings' win in the Indian Premier League.

Vinay Kumar gets surprise call-up for T20 WC

Vinay Kumar gets surprise call-up for T20 WC

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Karnataka pacer Ranganath Vinay Kumar was on Friday rewarded for a consistent domestic performance with a place in India's 15-member squad for Twenty20 World Cup, in the West Indies, next month.

Bihar to drop charges against NEET protesters, release detainees

Bihar to drop charges against NEET protesters, release detainees

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

The Bihar government has announced the withdrawal of all cases filed against protesters involved in demonstrations concerning the NEET paper leak. This decision includes the release of individuals who were jailed in connection with these incidents.

Uttarakhand: 13 glacial lakes marked 'sensitive' amid Nepal floods

Uttarakhand: 13 glacial lakes marked 'sensitive' amid Nepal floods

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to strengthen regular monitoring and safety measures for 13 identified 'sensitive' glacial lakes in the state, citing potential risks in hilly regions.

Bihar DGP: Gang Rape Cases More Common Now

Bihar DGP: Gang Rape Cases More Common Now

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar expressed concern over the increasing frequency of gang-rape incidents in the state, attributing it to growing social tolerance and calling for stricter implementation of laws and a change in mindset.

Jeweller Shot, Store Robbed Of Rs 40 Lakh In Bihar's Gaya

Jeweller Shot, Store Robbed Of Rs 40 Lakh In Bihar's Gaya

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A jeweller was shot and robbed of ornaments worth Rs 40 lakh from his store in Bihar's Gaya district, police said. The incident has sparked protests in the area.

CBI chargesheets 11, including 2 BJP workers, in Suvendu aide murder case

CBI chargesheets 11, including 2 BJP workers, in Suvendu aide murder case

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a charge sheet against 11 accused people, including two Bharatiya Janata Party workers, in connection with the killing of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's aide Chandranath Rath, officials said Thursday.

DJB corruption case: Satyendar Jain, 4 others sent to judicial custody

DJB corruption case: Satyendar Jain, 4 others sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Anti-Corruption Branch has sought judicial custody for former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain, ex-Delhi Jal Board CEO Udit Prakash Rai, and three others in a corruption case related to alleged irregularities in the tendering process for Delhi Jal Board's sewage treatment plant projects. The accused's counsels have challenged the arrests, with Jain's lawyer planning a bail plea.

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Abid In Raju Pal Murder Case

Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Abid In Raju Pal Murder Case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Abid, a convicted accused in the 2005 BSP MLA Raju Pal murder case, suspending his sentence due to the long pending criminal appeal and lack of direct evidence against him in the original FIR.