News for 'Virender'

Sehwag on how cricket can have a slot at Olympics

Sehwag on how cricket can have a slot at Olympics

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Former India opener Virender Sehwag feels cricket needs to played in more countries if the game has to make its way into the Olympics.

Raina compares Pant to dominant Yuvraj, Sehwag

Raina compares Pant to dominant Yuvraj, Sehwag

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Rishabh Pant has often been criticised for not putting a price on his wicket. But Suresh Raina said that the wicket-keeper is as dominant as Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag.

Road Safety: Tendulkar, Yuvraj power India to victory

Road Safety: Tendulkar, Yuvraj power India to victory

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

India's batting greats Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh turned back the clock and took Raipur by storm in their inimitable style as India Legends registered a thumping 57-run win over South Africa Legends in Road Safety World Series T20 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, on Saturday.

BCCI to felicitate 'Fab Five' but Kumble ignored

BCCI to felicitate 'Fab Five' but Kumble ignored

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

However, it is not known why former captain and current national coach Anil Kumble, an equal contributor along with these five during Indian cricket's golden phase, has not been included in the felicitation list.

Why Sehwag declined BJP's offer to contest polls...

Why Sehwag declined BJP's offer to contest polls...

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

'Sehwag said he was not interested in politics or contesting elections'

How Tendulkar's guidance has helped Shaw

How Tendulkar's guidance has helped Shaw

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Sachin Tendulkar in numerous interactions with him has spoken more about mental aspects of batting rather than technical ones, said young opener Prithvi Shaw. The Mumbai youngster feels privileged that Tendulkar even now from his busy schedule takes time out to watch him practice.

SEE: Team India is now Team Mask Force

SEE: Team India is now Team Mask Force

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Featuring India's most revered cricketers such as Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, the BCCI has created a new video to promote wearing masks in public places and help the country battle the coronavirus pandemic. The 'Team Mask Force' has been created to spread awareness about wearing masks in public places.

Rousing welcome for Natarajan, Rahane, Shardul

Rousing welcome for Natarajan, Rahane, Shardul

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Chants of 'aala re aala Ajinkya aala' headlined a red carpet welcome for Ajinkya Rahane

'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.

Undertrial gets three years for using forged court order

Undertrial gets three years for using forged court order

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

An undertrial prisoner, who used an order bearing the forged signatures of a metropolitan magistrate to get swanky sports shoes, trendy belt and a wrist watch in jail, has been awarded three years imprisonment by a Delhi court.

'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.

When Warne visited Swapnil Asnodkar's Goa home

When Warne visited Swapnil Asnodkar's Goa home

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'I was not sure whether such a big player would come to my house but he was quite happy to visit my place... which was just unbelievable!'

IPL PICS: Narine, Rana steer KKR to victory over Delhi

IPL PICS: Narine, Rana steer KKR to victory over Delhi

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Sharjah, on Tuesday.

Is Leeds 2002 India's Most Important Test Win?

Is Leeds 2002 India's Most Important Test Win?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The Headlingley triumph marked the start of a new and important chapter in Indian cricket, with the Indians winning consistently away from home from that point onwards.

More records for Rohit and Virat

More records for Rohit and Virat

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Rohit breaks Jayasuriya's record as opener, Kohli scores most runs in 2019.

How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

How many times have India won the Asia Cup?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

India have won the Asia Cup on seven occasions, Sri Lanka on five occasions, with Pakistan winning it twice.

Sailor dies on-board 'INS Kalinga' under suspicious state

Sailor dies on-board 'INS Kalinga' under suspicious state

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

A 25-year-old sailor died on vessel 'INS Kalinga' with Navy today claiming that the death was caused by a bullet injury sustained while handling firearms even as police suspected it to be a case of suicide.

'Sachin was just ruthless, Sehwag the most destructive'

'Sachin was just ruthless, Sehwag the most destructive'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Former England spinner Monty Panesar dismissed Sachin Tendulkar four times in 11 Tests but says the Indian legend was the best batsman he played against alongside Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. Virender Sehwag was the "most destructive" of that era, Rahul Dravid was "The Wall", but the ability to change gears made Tendulkar the best.

'We punished him': 3 more Nihangs held for Singhu lynching

'We punished him': 3 more Nihangs held for Singhu lynching

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

The mortal remains of Lakhbir Singh were cremated at his native village in Punjab's Tarn Taran amid tight security in the presence of his family members. No Sikh priest was present to perform Ardas (Sikh religious prayer) and no one from his village, Cheema Kalan, attended the last rites.

Laxman and Sehwag's mutual admiration club

Laxman and Sehwag's mutual admiration club

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'Laxman made wonderful contribution to Indian cricket'

Sehwag chooses silence after India head coach snub

Sehwag chooses silence after India head coach snub

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Virender Sehwag on Tuesday evaded questions on the controversial selection of the Indian team's head coach after being pipped by Ravi Shastri for the high-profile job.

'This boy has become a man on this tour'

'This boy has become a man on this tour'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'Siraj, leader of the attack in his first Test series and he has led from the front.'

Tendulkar versus Lara, once again

Tendulkar versus Lara, once again

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The two champion players will clash against each other in the opening game of the 'Unacademy Road Safety World Series'on March 7

PM Modi, Sachin, Sehwag hail Team India on historic win

PM Modi, Sachin, Sehwag hail Team India on historic win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Tendulkar praised Team India and said in every session there was a new hero who stepped up to the occasion to deliver for his side.

'India is so proud of you, Sindhu!'

'India is so proud of you, Sindhu!'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Congratulatory messages pour in for badminton superstar PV Sindhu on winning her second Olympic medal on Sunday.

Sehwag appointed mentor of Kings XI Punjab

Sehwag appointed mentor of Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has been appointed by Kings XI Punjab as the mentor for the upcoming Indian Premier League Season 9. "In his new role, Virender Sehwag will work closely with head coach Sanjay Bangar and be responsible for guiding and motivating the squad to help them excel at their performances," a press release from Kings XI stated. Sehwag, who played for Kings XI recently retired from international cricket as well as the IPL.

Sehwag in NADA's Appeals Panel, dope tainted Kunjarani in ADDP

Sehwag in NADA's Appeals Panel, dope tainted Kunjarani in ADDP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Sehwag and Lamba, who played 76 first-class matches for Delhi between 1967 and 1981, are in the six-member panel headed by retired judge R V Easwar.

'Jaan laga di thi sabne milke'

'Jaan laga di thi sabne milke'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

As the winning run was hit, skipper Ganguly took his shirt off at the balcony of Lord's Cricket Ground to celebrate in style.

Sports has lost one of its greatest: Sachin mourns Maradona

Sports has lost one of its greatest: Sachin mourns Maradona

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

"Football and the world of sports has lost one of its greatest players today. Rest in Peace Diego Maradona! You shall be missed," Tendulkar tweeted.

I want to leave my own legacy: Ashwin

I want to leave my own legacy: Ashwin

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Being a student of the game Ashwin wants to evolve as a cricketer and a person everyday.

How Tendulkar fulfilled 'Lala' Sehwag's wish

How Tendulkar fulfilled 'Lala' Sehwag's wish

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag is surely having a ball on social media. His tweets and comments on other social networking sites have been widely followed and liked by fans from the country. On Tuesday, Sehwag gave a witty reply to a tweet of none other than his former opening partner and batting idol Sachin Tendulkar.

This Royals cricketer doesn't miss playing in Tests...

This Royals cricketer doesn't miss playing in Tests...

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Rajasthan Royals' English batsman Liam Livingstone aspires for a successful Test career but he doesn't mind being a T20 "nomad" either and would prefer to spend his time building his white-ball brand instead of losing sleep over whether he can make it big in the longest format.

Kohli becomes first captain to score six double tons

Kohli becomes first captain to score six double tons

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

The 29-year-old Kohli, who had emulated Rahul Dravid with his previous double century in Nagpur, on Sunday equalled Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag for most double hundreds for India in Tests.

Sehwag takes a dig at four-day Tests

Sehwag takes a dig at four-day Tests

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Calling Test cricket an enduring romance, Sehwag said it is the waiting game which makes the format charming.

Conway hits 99 after going unsold at IPL auction

Conway hits 99 after going unsold at IPL auction

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The 29-year-old Conway clobbered 10 fours and three sixes during his 79 minutes of stay in the middle.

Poll: Should Rohit lead India in T20Is?

Poll: Should Rohit lead India in T20Is?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'It would be a shame if he is not made the white-ball captain after this. Because there's nothing more Rohit Sharma can do.'

PHOTOS: 'Universe Boss' is saving the IPL... and how!

PHOTOS: 'Universe Boss' is saving the IPL... and how!

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Chris Gayle is having a ball in IPL-11.

England need miracle to save Test on Chennai 'beach'

England need miracle to save Test on Chennai 'beach'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Former Australia batsman Mark Waugh has called the surface 'unacceptable' and former England captain Michael Vaughan described it as a 'beach'.

Caught on cam! Smith slammed for scuffing pitch

Caught on cam! Smith slammed for scuffing pitch

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Australia batsman Steve Smith was slammed on social media for scuffing the wicket with his foot in an attempt to remove Rishabh Pant's guard marks at the crease, on Day 5 of the third Test in Sydney on Monday.

Throwback: Kohli's maiden ton was exactly 10 years ago

Throwback: Kohli's maiden ton was exactly 10 years ago

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Kohli went on to play a knock of 107 runs against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens in 2009