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How Indo-Pak cricket thrived in Musharraf's rule

How Indo-Pak cricket thrived in Musharraf's rule

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Pervez Musharraf, the architect of the Kargil War in 1999, loved his cricket.

O'Brien ton helps Gujarat Giants beat India Capitals

O'Brien ton helps Gujarat Giants beat India Capitals

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Kevin O'Brien's century took the sheen off Ashley Nurse's fiery 43-ball 103 not out as Gujarat Giants opened their campaign with a three-wicket win over India Capitals in the Legends League Cricket in Kolkata on Saturday.

Misleading video claiming CWG medal for Hima Das goes viral

Misleading video claiming CWG medal for Hima Das goes viral

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Sehwag mistakenly retweeted the video, only to delete it after the goof-up was brought to his notice.

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

India Vs Pakistan: 5 Memorable ODIs

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Who can forget the 1996 World Cup quarter-final in Bengaluru? Or Sachin Tendulkar's magical knock at Centurion in the 2003 World Cup? Or Kapil Dev-inspired India bowling out Pakistan 87 at Sharjah?

Legends League: Sehwag, Yuvraj, Harbhajan to play for India Maharaja

Legends League: Sehwag, Yuvraj, Harbhajan to play for India Maharaja

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh will be among a host of former stars in the India Maharaja team which will take part in the inaugural edition of the Legends League Cricket (LLC), starting on January 20 in Oman.

Road Safety World Series: Sehwag, Sachin roll back the years

Road Safety World Series: Sehwag, Sachin roll back the years

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar turned the clock back with a class batting an unbeaten 114-run opening partnership.

Virat Kohli achieves another milestone in 100th Test

Virat Kohli achieves another milestone in 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Kohli has smashed 8,007 runs from 100 Tests at a remarkable average of 50.35.

4 more J-K Cong leaders resign in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad

4 more J-K Cong leaders resign in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Four more Congress leaders, including former deputy speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly Gulam Hyder Malik, and a dozen prominent workers of the Apni Party resigned from their respective parties on Monday in support of veteran politician Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Kumble, Laxman, Jaffer, Viru, Kashyap, Yuvi Mourn KK

Kumble, Laxman, Jaffer, Viru, Kashyap, Yuvi Mourn KK

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Hum Rahe Ya Na Rahe Kal Kal Yaad Aayenge Yeh Pal. Heartbreaking to know that KK is no more.'

FIR under POCSO Act against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

FIR under POCSO Act against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The Delhi Police on Friday registered two FIRs in connection with sexual harassment allegations levelled by women wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Sehwag on how he tried to copy Tendulkar

Sehwag on how he tried to copy Tendulkar

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Former India opener Virender Sehwag recollected how he copied legendary batsman and his longtime opening partner Sachin Tendulkar after watching him bat for the first time on TV during the 1992 World Cup.

Shreyas Iyer slams century on Test debut

Shreyas Iyer slams century on Test debut

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Iyer is the 16th Indian batter to score a century on Test debut.

'It was a different Virat Kohli this IPL season'

'It was a different Virat Kohli this IPL season'

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Virat Kohli has made "more mistakes in one IPL season" than he has in his entire 14-year international career, feels Virender Sehwag, who is seeing a "different version" of the former India captain than what one is used to.

'I Used To Hit 400 Sixes In A Day'

'I Used To Hit 400 Sixes In A Day'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

'T20 cricket comes naturally to me because it is all about mindset.' 'I am someone who always loves to be aggressive on the field.'

Suyash Sharma: From Delhi's cricketing turmoil to IPL stardom

Suyash Sharma: From Delhi's cricketing turmoil to IPL stardom

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Suyash battles through Delhi cricket politics to shine in IPL

Anushka joins Kohli on his special day

Anushka joins Kohli on his special day

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Virat Kohli was joined by wife Anushka Sharma as the star India batter was felicitated for reaching the milestone of 100 Test matches, in Mohali on Friday.

When Dada-Viru Stole the Show from AB

When Dada-Viru Stole the Show from AB

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Ganguly and Sehwag were in dazzling form on KBC 13's Shandaar Shukravar episode.

Umpire Menon only Indian in ICC's Elite Panel...

Umpire Menon only Indian in ICC's Elite Panel...

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The 38-year-old from Indore remains the only Indian in the 11-member Elite Panel of Umpires.

Wishes pour in as Ganguly turns 49

Wishes pour in as Ganguly turns 49

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The former Indian skipper played 113 Tests and 311 ODIs for India. He scored 18,575 runs across all formats in his international career. Ganguly led India in 195 matches across all formats winning 97 of those games.

New ODI skipper K L Rahul does a unique first

New ODI skipper K L Rahul does a unique first

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

In-form batter K L Rahul, who is leading India in the ongoing first One-Day International against South Africa, is only the third player to lead his country in a 50 overs game without having captained in 'List A' cricket previously.

A Day of Records for India at Lord's

A Day of Records for India at Lord's

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from the opening day of the Lord's Test.

BCCI introduces A+ category for umpires

BCCI introduces A+ category for umpires

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Nitin Menon is among 10 officials grouped in the newly introduced A+ category of BCCI umpires.

Pervez Musharraf: Leopard Never Changed Its Spots

Pervez Musharraf: Leopard Never Changed Its Spots

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

To consider Pervez Musharraf a real force for peace is an absurdity, declares Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Kohli sustains groin strain; set to miss 1st ODI vs England

Kohli sustains groin strain; set to miss 1st ODI vs England

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Out-of-form batter Virat Kohli is likely to miss the first ODI against England at the Oval on Tuesday after sustaining a groin strain during the third and final T20 International.

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

As Sachin turns 50, Rediff brings you 50 fascinating facts about the God of Cricket.

Cricket fraternity rejoices as Dhoni turns 41

Cricket fraternity rejoices as Dhoni turns 41

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

As Dhoni turned 41 on Thursday, the cricket fraternity showered their heartfelt wishes

SC collegium recommends 35 names to Centre for elevation as judges in 6 HCs

SC collegium recommends 35 names to Centre for elevation as judges in 6 HCs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Woman lawyer Suman Pattanayak was also recommended as a judge of the Orissa high court by the collegiums on July 25, a statement said.

DCW, police issue notices to Flipkart, Amazon over Delhi acid attack

DCW, police issue notices to Flipkart, Amazon over Delhi acid attack

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Later in the day, Flipkart condemned the attack and said it has blacklisted the seller from its platform and is extending all support to the probe agencies.

T20 World Cup: Why Bangladesh was asked to replay final delivery vs Zim

T20 World Cup: Why Bangladesh was asked to replay final delivery vs Zim

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Players of both the teams were called back from the dugout after the game's last delivery was deemed a no-ball by the umpires

'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.

Indian Cricketers' Association stands by Saha

Indian Cricketers' Association stands by Saha

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Following his tweet about the threat from a journalist, former head coach Ravi Shastri and former India stars Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Sigh came out in his support and asked Saha to reveal the name of the scribe.

On This Day: Sehwag smashed ODI double century

On This Day: Sehwag smashed ODI double century

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

On December 8, 2011, Virender Sehwag became only the second batsman to score a double ODI century.

Shoaib Akhtar knew he was chucking: Sehwag

Shoaib Akhtar knew he was chucking: Sehwag

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has called out Shoaib Akhtar's bowling action, saying that the Pakistan fast bowler used to jerk his elbow while bowling and 'knew he was chucking too'.

'Listless bowling, poor batting': Sehwag slams Team India

'Listless bowling, poor batting': Sehwag slams Team India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Former India opener Virender Sehwag believes all is not well with the Rahul Dravid-coached Indian team and a few things needed to be addressed as soon as possible after England pulled off a record 378-run chase.

Pant hits 28-ball 50, breaks Kapil Dev's record

Pant hits 28-ball 50, breaks Kapil Dev's record

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant bettered the legendary Kapil Dev's 40-year-old record for the fastest Test fifty by an Indian on the second day of the Day/Night second Test against Sri Lanka, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Vettori backs Ashwin for T20 WC success

Vettori backs Ashwin for T20 WC success

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The former left-arm spin legend further said the key to success for a spinner in Australia is to bowl more topspin and get bounce like the way Nathan Lyon does for the home side.

PIX: India salvage pride in final ODI vs Bangladesh

PIX: India salvage pride in final ODI vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Images from the second One-Day International between Bangladesh and India, in Chattogram, on Saturday.

Jitesh Sharma: Where technique and power meet

Jitesh Sharma: Where technique and power meet

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Endorsed by Virender Sehwag after seeing his array of strokeplay, Punjab Kings' Jitesh Sharma is the new talk of the town. 'I have worked hard on this (on his range of strokes). Playing straight is my strength. It is down to preparation again. I also try to learn a new shot every year or learn something new.'

Dravid presents Kohli special cap on 100th Test

Dravid presents Kohli special cap on 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

It was a special day for Virat Kohli at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Friday as he complete the landmark of 100 Test matches.

Never thought I'll play 100 Tests: Kohli

Never thought I'll play 100 Tests: Kohli

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

On Friday, Virat Kohli will achieve the milestone of playing 100 matches in the longest format.