News for 'Virender'

'If you can't respect players, don't come to stadiums'

'If you can't respect players, don't come to stadiums'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan condemned the racial abuse at Sydney Cricket Ground

'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.

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

From 0 to hero: The Amazing Dhoni

From 0 to hero: The Amazing Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

In his every first international innings he was run out for 0. He will end his career as one of the most feared batsmen in international cricket.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This Indian umpire keeps the blue flag flying high

This Indian umpire keeps the blue flag flying high

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Menon spoke about how challenging the series was for him as an umpire and how he wants to see more Indian umpires being named in ICC's Elite Panel.

'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.

April 2, 2011: When Dhoni led India to World Cup glory at home

April 2, 2011: When Dhoni led India to World Cup glory at home

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

It was on April 2, 2011, when Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led India created history as they outclassed Sri Lanka in the final to claim their second ODI World Cup title, ending a long wait of 28 years.

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.

'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.

Yuvraj should have got a farewell from the ground: Kapil

Yuvraj should have got a farewell from the ground: Kapil

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev said a player of Yuvraj Singh's stature should have got a farewell from the ground.

Can Rajasthan move up the ladder with a win?

Can Rajasthan move up the ladder with a win?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 45 in IPL 12: Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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.

Sehwag questions captain Kohli over Pant's exclusion

Sehwag questions captain Kohli over Pant's exclusion

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Former opener Virender Sehwag on Saturday questioned the Indian team's decision to bench Rishabh Pant during the ongoing five-match T20 International series in New Zealand and wondered if skipper Virat Kohli is properly communicating with the youngster. The 22-year-old Pant has not featured in any match for India since being concussed by a Pat Cummins bouncer during the Mumbai ODI against Australia in January.

India's sports fraternity applauds COVID-19 warriors

India's sports fraternity applauds COVID-19 warriors

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

India's sports fraternity joined the nation on Sunday in saluting its essential services providers engaged in the fight against COVID-19 by clapping for them and sharing messages and videos of gratitude on social media.

A cricket feature to make you smile

A cricket feature to make you smile

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times.

How many Indians have scored a World Cup century?

How many Indians have scored a World Cup century?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the India team from the World Cups.

Steve Smith fastest man to reach 7,000 Test runs

Steve Smith fastest man to reach 7,000 Test runs

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Steve Smith became the fastest man to score 7,000 Test runs on Saturday, shattering a record that had stood since 1946, while moving past Donald Bradman to become Australia's 11th highest scorer.

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.

IPL-12: Meet Kings XI Punjab's new coach

IPL-12: Meet Kings XI Punjab's new coach

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has been appointed as head coach of IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab on a two-year contract. He will replace Australia's Brad Hodge.

Kohli, Sachin, Mary Kom congratulate PM Modi

Kohli, Sachin, Mary Kom congratulate PM Modi

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Apart from Kohli, many cricketers and other sports personalities have also extended their congratulatory messages to PM Modi, who is now set to start his second term as PM.

Sania Mirza, Sehwag congratulate Modi

Sania Mirza, Sehwag congratulate Modi

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, VVS Laxman and tennis sensation Sania Mirza were among sports personalities to express their views on social media.

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.

Kapil on how Kohli can get back among the runs

Kapil on how Kohli can get back among the runs

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Kapil Dev believes slowing down of reflexes could be the reason behind Virat Kohli's struggles in New Zealand and the Indian skipper needs to practice more to overcome the age factor. The 31-year-old Kohli managed just 38 runs in the two Tests at an average of 9.50 in New Zealand. In the preceding limited overs series, he managed to score 180 runs including a half-century, making it a forgettable tour for the India captain.

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.

Sports fraternity salutes ISRO

Sports fraternity salutes ISRO

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

'There's nothing like failure in science, we experiment & we gain'

Will eat grass but raise Pakistan Army budget: Akhtar

Will eat grass but raise Pakistan Army budget: Akhtar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The 'Rawalpindi Express', considered the fastest bowler in history said he does not understand why the civilian sector cannot work in collaboration with the Armed forces.

'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."

Yuvraj seeks BCCI nod to play in T20 leagues

Yuvraj seeks BCCI nod to play in T20 leagues

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Yuvraj Singh has formally written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India seeking its permission to play in T20 leagues around the world.

Wish Virat Kohli a happy birthday!

Wish Virat Kohli a happy birthday!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Social media was all abuzz on Tuesday as Virat Kohli turned 31.

Olympics, CWG bigger than cricket events, says Sehwag

Olympics, CWG bigger than cricket events, says Sehwag

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

'I realised that whatever facilities we (cricketers) are getting, these guys are not even getting 10 or 20 per cent of that'

DDCA cancels Kohli felicitation ceremony in wake of Pulwama attack

DDCA cancels Kohli felicitation ceremony in wake of Pulwama attack

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The DDCA had decided to felicitate the three 'Delhi legends' before the start of the final ODI between India and Australia on Wednesday.

'Yuvraj thrashed disease, thrashed bowlers & won hearts'

'Yuvraj thrashed disease, thrashed bowlers & won hearts'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Some current and former players paid their tribute to one of India's greatest players in limited overs cricket.

Delhi Assembly to have 16 first-time MLAs, all from AAP

Delhi Assembly to have 16 first-time MLAs, all from AAP

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Atishi, Raghav Chadha and Dilip Pandey are among the first-time MLAs. Atishi, who was fielded from Kalkaji, won the seat by defeating Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Dharambir Singh by a margin of 11,393 votes. Chadha, who had also registered victory from Rajinder Nagar, defeated his BJP rival Sardar R P Singh by a margin of 20,058 votes.

'Dhoni will get one last chance even if IPL is cancelled'

'Dhoni will get one last chance even if IPL is cancelled'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

IPL had already been postponed to April 15, is on the verge of cancellation with the country in a 21-day national lockdown. MS Dhoni's childhood coach Keshav Ranjan Banerjee remains hopeful that the ageing cricketing hero will find a place in India's T20 World Cup.

'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.