News for 'Virender'

'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.

Numbers Game: It's 'Mission Impossible' for the Kiwis

Numbers Game: It's 'Mission Impossible' for the Kiwis

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

India have won six ODI series on the trot. New Zealand have never won an ODI series in India.

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.

End of the road for Sehwag, Bhajji and Zaheer

End of the road for Sehwag, Bhajji and Zaheer

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

The exclusion of Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Zaheer Khan was expected. The decision, which took a long time coming, in all likelihood, brings the curtains down on the One-day careers of the trio, says Bikash Mohapatra.

'Well done #TeamIndia! Simply brilliant'

'Well done #TeamIndia! Simply brilliant'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

How the cricket fraternity celebrated the 5-0 rout of New Zealand on Twitter.

Gambhir hits a century on his political debut!

Gambhir hits a century on his political debut!

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The cricketer-turned-politician has sort of demolished his opponents, securing close to seven lakh votes, leaving close rivals -- Congress's Arvinder Singh Lovely and Aam Aadmi Party's Aatishi -- way behind.

Sehwag clears fitness test, will play against KKR

Sehwag clears fitness test, will play against KKR

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

The Indian opener had suffered a ligament strain on his left ankle during the recently-concluded World T20 Super Eights match against South Africa in Colombo.

'Selectors must take call on Sehwag's fate as opener'

'Selectors must take call on Sehwag's fate as opener'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Former India captain Rahul Dravid has said that the national selectors must take a call on whether to continue with struggling Virender Sehwag as an opener in the Test series in South Africa later this year or give someone else a chance.

Flamboyance the hallmark of Sehwag's Test career

Flamboyance the hallmark of Sehwag's Test career

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Two-and-a-half years after making his ODI debut, Virender Sehwag played his first Test. Eleven years and 99 Tests later, the 32-year-old has done incredibly well for himself, says Bikash Mohapatra.

Paralympics: Taekwondo player Aruna withdraws with injury

Paralympics: Taekwondo player Aruna withdraws with injury

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Aruna Tanwar enters Taekwondo quarters.

Tendulkar throws light on the role of Test openers

Tendulkar throws light on the role of Test openers

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Tendulkar reminded that along with the mindset, it is also about ability, which Sehwag had in abundance.

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

India ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will join compatriot Virender Sehwag and a host of other international cricketers for a charity match at the Kia Oval on September 17.

I call Sehwag Viv of modern times: Yuvraj

I call Sehwag Viv of modern times: Yuvraj

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Yuvraj Singh hailed team-mate Virender Sehwag as he gets set for his 100th Test match, against England in Mumbai, starting on Friday.

Sehwag is a great player; it's a joy to play with him: Tendulkar

Sehwag is a great player; it's a joy to play with him: Tendulkar

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar tells Harish Kotian that having a player like Virender Sehwag in the team is a big advantage.

Time to move beyond 2011 World Cup: Gambhir

Time to move beyond 2011 World Cup: Gambhir

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Gambhir feels that people shouldn't go overboard about past World Cup wins because the players who competed were meant give it their best shot and they did so as their professional duty.

Sachin Tendulkar turns 44! Wish the legend on his birthday

Sachin Tendulkar turns 44! Wish the legend on his birthday

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The Master Blaster turned 44 on Monday and wishes poured in for him on social media.

Sehwag joins Haryana Ranji team

Sehwag joins Haryana Ranji team

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Out-of-favour Indian batsman Virender Sehwag has finally decided to make a shift from Delhi to Haryana for the forthcoming domestic cricket season.

'It will take centuries to produce another Sehwag'

'It will take centuries to produce another Sehwag'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Virender Sehwag's coach AN Sharma tells Harish Kotian it was unfair to drop the dashing Delhi right-hander. 'He still has a couple of years left in him.'

Sehwag criticises India's defensive approach against spinners

Sehwag criticises India's defensive approach against spinners

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

"Can't be so defensive against the spinners," Sehwag tweeted.

Confident Sehwag set for record 100 Tests in Mumbai

Confident Sehwag set for record 100 Tests in Mumbai

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Another milestone awaits Virender Sehwag in the upcoming second Test against England in Mumbai. He will play his 100th Test and join a select band of eight Indian greats to achieve the feat, writes Harish Kotian.

Best cricketing moment of Sachin Tendulkar's life...

Best cricketing moment of Sachin Tendulkar's life...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the finals of the tournament.

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Jayawardene replaces Sehwag as captain of Daredevils

Jayawardene replaces Sehwag as captain of Daredevils

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Sri Lankan Mahela Jayawardene on Friday replaced Virender Sehwag as the captain of IPL team Delhi Daredevils for next month's Champions League Twenty20 after the Indian sought to be relieved of the job to "bat more freely".

SEE: 'Please stay at home', Kohli, Sachin urge people

SEE: 'Please stay at home', Kohli, Sachin urge people

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and several other cricketers urged people to stay at home and said that this 'simple task' can save millions of lives.

What Rishabh Pant must do to improve...

What Rishabh Pant must do to improve...

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Pant is being seen as Mahendra Singh Dhoni's successor across format but of late has been criticised for his shot selection at crucial junctures

Did Sehwag resign from DDCA due to 'tiff' with Gambhir?

Did Sehwag resign from DDCA due to 'tiff' with Gambhir?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Former India opener Virender Sehwag on Monday said he resigned from the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association's cricket committee keeping the body's interests in mind.

An amazing clean sweep for India

An amazing clean sweep for India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

It is the first time that India have made a clean sweep in a Test series in the West Indies.

On this day in 2007: Dhoni brought the T20 WC home

On this day in 2007: Dhoni brought the T20 WC home

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

We look back at how one of the biggest days in Indian cricket panned out...

Despite COVID crisis, this fintech is offering 10-12% salary hikes

Despite COVID crisis, this fintech is offering 10-12% salary hikes

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Niyo is also offering bonuses and ESOPs, taking the total stock grants to over Rs 100 crore for all eligible employees.

PHOTOS: Commentator Nehra's pep talk for India's bowlers

PHOTOS: Commentator Nehra's pep talk for India's bowlers

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Ahead of start of play on Day 2, the former pacer was also seen having a chat with India's bowlers including Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja.

Maneka, Radha Mohan in race for Speaker's post

Maneka, Radha Mohan in race for Speaker's post

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

A section of BJP leaders is of the view that the leadership may spring a surprise with its choice for the post by appointing someone from southern India.

Dhawan joins Bradman with century before lunch on Day 1

Dhawan joins Bradman with century before lunch on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Shikhar Dhawan became the first Indian player to score a century in Test cricket before lunch on the opening day, joining an esteemed list of former cricketers, including the legendary Don Bradman.

11/10/2019: A day of records for Kohli

11/10/2019: A day of records for Kohli

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The major records established by Virat Kohli on Day 2 of the second Test against South Africa in Pune, on Friday.

'Spinners must make friends with 'keepers first'

'Spinners must make friends with 'keepers first'

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Former India spinner Venkatapathy Raju explains the mysteries of spin bowling.

Will Sri Lanka's 35-year wait end?

Will Sri Lanka's 35-year wait end?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

The Sri Lankans have played 17 Tests in India in 35 years, but failed to win a single one.

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As the legend turns 40, we take a look at his journey in cricket and life.

DDCA mum on Sehwag felicitation after 'no communication from BCCI'

DDCA mum on Sehwag felicitation after 'no communication from BCCI'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) is still mum on whether it would arrange a felicitation ceremony for the retired legend Virender Sehwag, with their standard answer being "no communication from BCCI".

UP roadways bus runs over 6 migrants; 8 die in MP

UP roadways bus runs over 6 migrants; 8 die in MP

Rediff.com14 May 2020

A government official in Lucknow said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the incident and announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased migrants and Rs 50,000 to the seriously injured.

'BCCI should donate at least Rs 5 crore for Pulwama martyrs' families'

'BCCI should donate at least Rs 5 crore for Pulwama martyrs' families'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

The acting president also requested the state associations as well as the IPL franchises to make generous contribution to the cause.

Kohli throws his weight behind Rohit

Kohli throws his weight behind Rohit

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Kohli said it would be great for the team if Rohit can play the role Virender Sehwag did in his prime