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BCCI to felicitate Sehwag before Kotla Test, DDCA to stay away

BCCI to felicitate Sehwag before Kotla Test, DDCA to stay away

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

The BCCI will felicitate the recently-retired Virender Sehwag at his home ground Feroz Shah Kotla on Thursday before the start of the fourth Test match between India and South Africa.

Loved Sehwag's instinctive approach to batting: Tendulkar

Loved Sehwag's instinctive approach to batting: Tendulkar

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar says he had the best seat in the house as he watched his now retired opening partner Virender Sehwag bat from the non striker's end.

Another world record for Virat Kohli

Another world record for Virat Kohli

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Rajneesh Gupta gives all the numbers in another record breaking day in the skipper's career.

Ganguly's contributions highest in Sehwag's decorated career

Ganguly's contributions highest in Sehwag's decorated career

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The 37-year-old also said that he would always remain thankful to Ganguly for backing and giving him the opportunity during his Test debut against South Africa in 2001.

14 BJP workers killed in Bengal, nearly 1 lakh fled: Nadda

14 BJP workers killed in Bengal, nearly 1 lakh fled: Nadda

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Claiming that at least 14 Bharatiya Janata Party workers were killed and nearly one lakh people fled their homes in post-poll violence in West Bengal, party president J P Nadda on Wednesday alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's silence speaks of her involvement.

Sehwag's message for wife; also calls Ishant Burj Khalifa

Sehwag's message for wife; also calls Ishant Burj Khalifa

Rediff.com2 Sep 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. The former India opener was recently in the spotlight for his Twitter banter with Piers Morgan with Indian fans targeting the British journalist for his insensitive remarks.

'Cheers to the Special No 7!'

'Cheers to the Special No 7!'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Wishes poured in from all quarters for former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who celebrates his 39th birthday on Tuesday.

Why Dhoni declined to inaugurate the 'Dhoni Pavilion'

Why Dhoni declined to inaugurate the 'Dhoni Pavilion'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is quintessentially a modest man and no wonder he has politely declined to inaugurate the pavilion named after him at the JSCA Stadium, ahead of India's third ODI against Australia.

Vizag Test: Rohit-Agarwal emulate Sehwag-Dravid

Vizag Test: Rohit-Agarwal emulate Sehwag-Dravid

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal on Thursday became only the third Indian opening pair to share a 300-run partnership in Test cricket.

Proud of you: Kohli congratulates women's team for making T20 World Cup final

Proud of you: Kohli congratulates women's team for making T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The Indian women's team advanced to the the summit clash and Virat Kohli was quick to congratulate the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side for reaching its maiden final of the T20 World Cup in Australia

Will Delhi Capitals overcome Kotla scare?

Will Delhi Capitals overcome Kotla scare?

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 53 in IPL 12: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals.

10 pics of nature that will steal your heart

10 pics of nature that will steal your heart

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too!

India-New Zealand WTC final in Southampton not Lord's

India-New Zealand WTC final in Southampton not Lord's

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

India will play their inaugural World Test Championship final against New Zealand at Southampton's Ageas Bowl Stadium from June 18-22, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly confirmed

Want to beat China? 9 things Indians must learn

Want to beat China? 9 things Indians must learn

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

One Chinaman is three time more productive than an Indian at the workplace through his life, observes Virender Kapoor.

Sachin, Kohli, Dhawan mourn Irrfan Khan's demise

Sachin, Kohli, Dhawan mourn Irrfan Khan's demise

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

'Khansahab, you were brilliant at what you did and that will always live.'

On this day Tendulkar scored first ever 200 in ODIs

On this day Tendulkar scored first ever 200 in ODIs

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Sachin Tendulkar achieved the feat against South Africa in Gwalior. He scored runs at a brisk pace and went on to register a double century off just 147 balls.

#OnThisDay: When Rohit pummeled Sri Lanka with a double!

#OnThisDay: When Rohit pummeled Sri Lanka with a double!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

It was on this day in 2017 when India's batting sensation Rohit Sharma shred the Sri Lankan bowling attack to pieces as he smashed his third double hundred in One-Day Internationals. India vice-captain Rohit hit a magnificent 208 against Sri Lanka at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on December 13, 2017 in an innings many will remember for a long, long time.

Will Delhi Capitals change history tonight?

Will Delhi Capitals change history tonight?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 37 in IPL 12: Delhi Capitals vs Kings XI Punjab.

Lockdown: India umpires take online lessons to sharpen skills

Lockdown: India umpires take online lessons to sharpen skills

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

The purpose of online training is to establish uniformity.

Discus Olympian Kamalpreet wants to play cricket someday!

Discus Olympian Kamalpreet wants to play cricket someday!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Kamalpreet Kaur, who finished second in the qualification round in the Olympics women's discus throw on Saturday, says she has 'natural talent' to play cricket as a batsman.

How Kamalpreet battled depression to shine at Tokyo Olympics

How Kamalpreet battled depression to shine at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

The COVID-19 lockdown had wreaked havoc on her mental health to such an extent that discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur had started trying her hand in cricket to handle the psychological toll of the shutdown.

Haryana CM recovers from COVID-19, urges people to follow norms

Haryana CM recovers from COVID-19, urges people to follow norms

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Khattar, 66, had developed fever and body ache three days prior to testing positive for COVID-19.

Team India's 'character' applauded after historic win at MCG

Team India's 'character' applauded after historic win at MCG

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

'Rahane led the side brilliantly, bowlers were relentless but the biggest positive is the performance of two debutants. Both of them were confident and not overawed by the big occasion. Strength of Indian cricket is their strong bench strength'

India's 200 Club

India's 200 Club

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Rajneesh Gupta checks out the ODI careers of the 14 Indians with 200 ODI appearances.

Dhoni captain but no place for Kohli in Wisden's all-time India XI

Dhoni captain but no place for Kohli in Wisden's all-time India XI

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been named the captain of the all-time India Test XI chosen by cricket magazine Wisden. The celebrated team has been picked ahead of India's 500th Test which will be played against New Zealand in Kanpur from Thursday. The openers in the side are Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag, followed by Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, all-rounder Kapil Dev and Dhoni the wicket-keeper batsman.

Birthday wishes pour in for Suresh Raina

Birthday wishes pour in for Suresh Raina

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

From the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, a number of people took to Twitter to bestow good wishes on Raina on his special day.

Rohit's super stats from Visakhapatnam Test

Rohit's super stats from Visakhapatnam Test

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the first Test.

How Sehwag's tips helped Aussie openers Warner and Finch

How Sehwag's tips helped Aussie openers Warner and Finch

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Talented Australian batsman Aaron Finch feels that his opening partner David Warner has become a better batsman having played alongside Virender Sehwag for four years at Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League.

Turning Point: 'Iceman' Williamson sends RCB packing

Turning Point: 'Iceman' Williamson sends RCB packing

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Kane Williamson made the difference as he finished unbeaten on a splendid 50 from 44 balls, putting on an unbroken stand of 65 runs with Jason Holder (24) to steer Sunrisers to a hard-fought victory in a difficult run chase.

Hardik's heart stuns cricket world

Hardik's heart stuns cricket world

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Hardik Pandya is not only one of cricket's most exciting talents -- someone who can change the outcome of a game in a heartbeat -- he is also one of the modern game's endearing characters.

Ashwin banking on tips from Yuvi, Sehwag on IPL captaincy

Ashwin banking on tips from Yuvi, Sehwag on IPL captaincy

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Ravichandran Ashwin says leadership tips from Virender Sehwag and Yuvraj Singh will help him immensely in his maiden captaincy stint in the upcoming Indian Premier League.

Sehwag backs the inclusion of T10 cricket in Olympics

Sehwag backs the inclusion of T10 cricket in Olympics

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Virender Sehwag on Thursday backed the inclusion of cricket in the Olympic Games and felt the T10 format will be ideal to be drafted into the quadrennial sports extravaganza.

'He might have prolonged his career, but he wouldn't have been Sehwag'

'He might have prolonged his career, but he wouldn't have been Sehwag'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Amazed by the mental strength that Virender Sehwag exhibited in his prime, former Australian captain Ian Chappell said he would miss the just-retired Indian swashbuckler, who could well have continued but only if he sacrificed his natural game.

Laxman turns 46: A look at his top-3 knocks

Laxman turns 46: A look at his top-3 knocks

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

As the ace Indian batsman celebrates his 46th birthday on Sunday, here's a glimpse at some of his finest knocks in international cricket.

'Shooter Dadi' Chandro Tomar dies due to COVID-19

'Shooter Dadi' Chandro Tomar dies due to COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Octogenarian shooter Chandro Tomar, nicknamed 'Shooter Dadi', died on Friday after battling COVID-19.

'Can proudly say I've witnessed Sehwag tearing apart bowling attacks'

'Can proudly say I've witnessed Sehwag tearing apart bowling attacks'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

The cricketing fraternity has paid glorious tributes to just-retired Virender Sehwag with India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni leading from the front, comparing his destructive batting with that of legendary Viv Richards.

Delhi Capitals has an edge over Mumbai Indians

Delhi Capitals has an edge over Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 34 in IPL 12: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians.

'Harmanpreet bats like Sehwag; aggressive like Kohli'

'Harmanpreet bats like Sehwag; aggressive like Kohli'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Celebrations were on at Harmanpreet's home in Moga in Punjab after her 171-run knock against Australia -- one of the greatest ODI knocks in women's cricket -- steered India into the World Cup final with a 36-run victory, in Derby, on Thursday.

Why Tendulkar spilled out VVS Laxman's dressing room secrets...

Why Tendulkar spilled out VVS Laxman's dressing room secrets...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Sachin Tendulkar spilled out his dressing room secrets, while Virender Sehwag paid tributes to his wristy flicks as the duo wished former team-mate VVS Laxman on his 43rd birthday in their own unique styles, on Wednesday.

Birthday wishes pour in for Chahal as he turns 29!

Birthday wishes pour in for Chahal as he turns 29!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Indian cricketers took to Twitter to convey birthday wishes to Chahal on his special day.