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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.

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.

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.

'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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'I will open for Kings XI and play the same way I have been playing'

'I will open for Kings XI and play the same way I have been playing'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Whether he is in form or not, one trait about Virender Sehwag is his positivity. Like always, it takes one solid innings for the Sultan of Multan to roar back to form.

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.

Sehwag joined NADA panel on Rathore's request

Sehwag joined NADA panel on Rathore's request

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

'I feel former Olympians should be a part of the NADA panels rather than cricketers.'

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.

'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.

Kohli tops Bradman, Tendulkar & Sehwag in run spree

Kohli tops Bradman, Tendulkar & Sehwag in run spree

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Virat Kohli surpassed Australian batting legend Don Bradman after amassing the most 150-plus scores as captain in international cricket, on Day 2 of the second Test against South Africa.

ICC bans Indian owner of T10 franchise for corruption

ICC bans Indian owner of T10 franchise for corruption

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Article 2.4.7, under which Agarwal was charged, deals with "...concealing, tampering with or destroying any documentation or other information" which is relevant to an ongoing investigation."

BCCI says no to felicitation of World Cup winners in Delhi

BCCI says no to felicitation of World Cup winners in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The BCCI denied the Delhi Government permission to felicitate World Cup winners (1983 and 2011) from the state, along with former captain Bishan Singh Bedi, inside the Feroz Shah Kotla's field of play, saying that the planned ceremony would have violated norms.

8 lessons from COVID-19

8 lessons from COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Remember the trees that bend during the storm will survive; the ones that try to defy and stand straight tend to get damaged and uprooted, points out management guru Virender Kapoor.

Rohit has become a much more matured player: Amre

Rohit has become a much more matured player: Amre

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Ex-India batsman and former Mumbai Ranji Trophy coach Pravin Amre sees shades of swashbuckling cricketer Virender Sehwag in Rohit Sharma, who slammed a maiden unbeaten Test ton on debut against the West Indies in the opening match of the two-game series in Kolkata.

PIX: Tribute in sand for Virat Kohli

PIX: Tribute in sand for Virat Kohli

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Artist Patnaik wishes Kohli birthday with cricket-themed sand art in Ayodhya

What's this boss? Dravid asked Iyer when he flirted with danger

What's this boss? Dravid asked Iyer when he flirted with danger

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Of late, Iyer has done well to cement his spot as India's number four in the limited-overs formats. He was criticised for recklessness before he matured as a batsman.

Rahul Dravid vs Greg Chappell: The Untold Story

Rahul Dravid vs Greg Chappell: The Untold Story

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The only way for Dravid to sort out the mess was by forcing a showdown and getting Chappell removed as coach. That possibility was remote as Dravid neither had the ears of the BCCI nor was he the sort to confront knotty issues head on. A fascinating excerpt from Pradeep Magazine's Not Just Cricket: A Reporter's Journey through Modern India.

On this day in 2011: India defeated Pak to enter WC final

On this day in 2011: India defeated Pak to enter WC final

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

India went on to maintain its 100 per cent winning rate against Pakistan in the 2011 World Cup after defeating them by 29 runs in the semi-final clash at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.

Kings XI Punjab would play fearlessly like I have played: Sehwag

Kings XI Punjab would play fearlessly like I have played: Sehwag

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Former India batsman Virender Sehwag on Tuesday said he would encourage Kings XI Punjab players to play aggressive cricket during the upcoming tenth season of the Indian Premier League.

Meet Test cricket's specs stars

Meet Test cricket's specs stars

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Virender Sehwag has started wearing glasses. Have spectacles reduced The Sledgehammer's batting to a dismal spectacle? Rediff.com looks at other cricketers who played with glasses.

This beautiful picture is winning the Internet today

This beautiful picture is winning the Internet today

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The story behind Wali Ullah's picture will melt your heart.

Pujara reaches 5K Test runs in as many innings as Dravid!

Pujara reaches 5K Test runs in as many innings as Dravid!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

The 30-year-old notched up his 16th hundred in his 65th Test at the Adelaide Oval, reaching the 5000-mark landmark in 108 innings, the same as the legendary Rahul Dravid, who made the No 3 slot his own.

PICS: Last New Zealand pair deny India victory in 1st Test

PICS: Last New Zealand pair deny India victory in 1st Test

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Images from Day 5 of the first Test between India and New Zealand, at Green Park in Kanpur, on Monday.

AB de Villiers sees a lot of himself in this Australian

AB de Villiers sees a lot of himself in this Australian

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

South African great AB de Villiers revealed that he sees a lot of himself in young Australian batsman Josh Philippe.

Kohli to have stand named after him

Kohli to have stand named after him

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Kotla to have Virat Kohli stand soon: DDCA

Naming of India's new cricket coach deferred

Naming of India's new cricket coach deferred

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

The naming of India's new coach deferred with the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Cricket Advisory Committee announcing on Monday that the decision will take place on a future date after discussions with captain Virat Kohli.

'Got to know from newspapers that I was dropped...and it hurt'

'Got to know from newspapers that I was dropped...and it hurt'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Virender Sehwag has admitted that he was "hurt" after being dropped in the middle of the 2013 Test series against Australia without any "communication from team management or selectors."

No one close to Hardik with bat and ball in Indian team: Sehwag

No one close to Hardik with bat and ball in Indian team: Sehwag

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The Mumbai Indians all-rounder pummelled 402 runs in 15 innings in the IPL at a staggering strike rate of 191.42, with a highest score of 91.

Jai Ram Thakur takes oath as Himachal CM

Jai Ram Thakur takes oath as Himachal CM

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Governor Acharya Devvrat administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 52-year-old Thakur, a five-time MLA from Seraj, and other ministers which included six new faces.

Sachin, Dada congratulate Parthiv on wonderful career

Sachin, Dada congratulate Parthiv on wonderful career

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Sourav Ganguly praised Parthiv Patel after the latter announced his retirement

Gunasekaran, Shivpal swell India's gold tally at Military Games

Gunasekaran, Shivpal swell India's gold tally at Military Games

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Para-athlete Anandan Gunasekaran clinched his third gold and javelin thrower Shivpal Singh added another for the country as India continued their fine showing at the ongoing 7th CISM World Military Games, in Wuhan, China, on Thursday.

'The IPL never ever fails to deliver drama'

'The IPL never ever fails to deliver drama'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

The cricketing fraternity took to Twitter to react to the roller coaster finale following an eventful IPL season which produced some unprecedented moments on the field.

'Lot of cricket still left in Sachin Tendulkar'

'Lot of cricket still left in Sachin Tendulkar'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Can Virender Sehwag return to the Test squad? How many years does Sachin Tendulkar have left in Test cricket? Hear it from former India stumper and chairman of selectors Kiran More.

'One of the all-time Outstanding Test Innings'

'One of the all-time Outstanding Test Innings'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Cricketing fraternity, on Thursday, applauded Australia batsman Steven Smith for hitting a century against England, on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, on Thursday.

Hayden surprised by Sehwag's axing

Hayden surprised by Sehwag's axing

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden expressed surprise at the axing of India opener Virender Sehwag for the last two Test matches of the ongoing India-Australia Test series.