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Should India drop Shaw for 2nd Test?

Should India drop Shaw for 2nd Test?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Pick your Playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand.

Swiggy closes $1.25 bn funding led by SoftBank

Swiggy closes $1.25 bn funding led by SoftBank

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The funding marks the first investment in the Indian food delivery category by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with participation from the company's long-term investor, Prosus, and other existing investors Accel Partners and Wellington Management, Swiggy said in a statement. In addition, new investors Qatar Investment Authority, Falcon Edge Capital, Amansa Capital, Goldman Sachs, Think Investments and Carmignac participated in the round, it stated. This latest fundraise was heavily oversubscribed following strong interest from investors, and comes on the back of Swiggy's rapid recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 and subsequent growth in 2020-21, Swiggy said.

2nd Test: New Zealand on brink of victory over WI

2nd Test: New Zealand on brink of victory over WI

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The hosts, who won the first Test in Hamilton by an innings and 134 runs, scored 460 in their first innings with Henry Nicholls notching his highest Test score of 174.

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

In a three part series, Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

Injured Panyangara out of India series, Cremer named captain

Injured Panyangara out of India series, Cremer named captain

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Medium pacer Tinashe Panyangara has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series and three T20 internationals against India with a back injury, while Graeme Cremer returned to lead the side in both forms of the game. The 30-year-old Panyangara will not be part of the three ODIs and three T20Is owing to a back injury, according to 'ESPNcricinfo'. Taurai Muzarabani, who has played six ODIs and seven T20Is, was picked in Panyangara's place. Though he was sacked as captain, Hamilton Masakadza retained his place in both sides. Graeme Cremer, who missed the 2016 World T20 with injury, returned and will lead both squads of 18 men each.

Gen Rawat advocated hot pursuit to deal with cross-border terrorism

Gen Rawat advocated hot pursuit to deal with cross-border terrorism

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

A quintessential military commander, Gen Bipin Rawat possessed an uncanny understanding of geopolitical upheavals, calibrated a tri-services military doctrine to make India face myriad security challenges, and is largely credited with bringing down militancy in the Northeast and Jammu and Kashmir.

New Zealand's last chance to push for WTC final

New Zealand's last chance to push for WTC final

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

New Zealand's late push for a place in next year's International Cricket Council's World Test Championship final will come to a head against an injury-hit Pakistan when their two-Test series begins on Saturday in Mount Maunganui.

NZ on brink of second Test win against Sri Lanka

NZ on brink of second Test win against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Concerted pressure from New Zealand's bowling attack pushed them to the brink of victory in the second Test against Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Saturday.

NZ captain Williamson out of second Windies Test

NZ captain Williamson out of second Windies Test

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has withdrawn from the second Test against West Indies and returned home to be with his pregnant wife, coach Gary Stead said on Thursday.

Another blow for Delhi Daredevils, Quinton de Kock in doubt for IPL

Another blow for Delhi Daredevils, Quinton de Kock in doubt for IPL

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Quinton de Kock's participation in the upcoming Indian Premier League was, on Thursday, thrown into jeopardy.

My Beloved Aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

My Beloved Aunt, Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

'While we conversed in Marathi, she would always make it a point to ask me in English, "Are you okay? Have you eaten?"' 'I sorely miss that care and concern.'

Indian football: Mumbai City coach Lobera steps down

Indian football: Mumbai City coach Lobera steps down

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

ISL reallocates prize money, league stage winners to get Rs 3 crore more from this season.

Dad told young Kyle he would be famous one day...

Dad told young Kyle he would be famous one day...

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

New Zealand's 6-foot-8-inch pace sensation Kyle Jamieson's father savours his son's memorable Test debut against India in which he snared 3 for 38 on Day 1 of the first Test.

'Getting Kohli early was massive!'

'Getting Kohli early was massive!'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

New Zealand's debutant pacer Kyle Jamieson says with his height, he "can afford to go a fraction fuller", especially at the Basin Reserve which has extra bounce.

Guptill 'a little bit cooked' after stunning innings in Dunedin

Guptill 'a little bit cooked' after stunning innings in Dunedin

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'But Guptill played a brilliant innings in that partnership with Kane, built a lot of momentum.'

Women's WC: Healy powers Australia to victory

Women's WC: Healy powers Australia to victory

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Australia earned a straightforward seven-wicket win over Pakistan in Tauranga despite a 99-run stand between Bismah Maroof and Aliya Riaz.

New Zealand humiliate West Indies inside four days

New Zealand humiliate West Indies inside four days

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

New Zealand's bowlers ripped through the West Indies tail after lunch on the fourth day of the first Test in Wellington on Monday to record an innings and 67-run victory and take a 1-0 lead in their two-match series.

Martin Crowe to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

Martin Crowe to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

New Zealand great Martin Crowe will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

What the Super Over finishes have taught Kohli...

What the Super Over finishes have taught Kohli...

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

"There's something new I've learnt in the last couple of games: when the opposition is playing well, you stay calm till the end and try to come back," Kohli said

Tahir first spinner to bowl first over in World Cup match

Tahir first spinner to bowl first over in World Cup match

Rediff.com30 May 2019

South Africa's Imran Tahir became the first spinner to bowl the first over in a World Cup match on Thursday.

Injured all-rounder Santner ruled out of first Test vs Australia

Injured all-rounder Santner ruled out of first Test vs Australia

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of the first Test against Australia and replaced by spinner Mark Craig, the team said on Tuesday.

Fast-spreading Omicron to test Beijing Winter Games bubble

Fast-spreading Omicron to test Beijing Winter Games bubble

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Core to the planning is the rigidly-enforced closed loop that physically separates Games-related personnel from the local population

Extinction Rebellion: Climate protests rock the world

Extinction Rebellion: Climate protests rock the world

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

In the face of climate disaster, a new environmental movement by the name of Extinction Rebellion has risen up, and they will make sure you hear their plea -- 'To governments of the world: we declared a climate and ecological emergency. You did not do enough. To everybody else: rebel' The environmental group, which was founded in the United Kingdom, has planned a large coordinated movement -- called International Rebellion -- in more than 60 global cities. Demonstrators blocked roads and bridges leading to the Palace of Westminster in central London. They staged a "die-in" in Wellington, New Zealand. They obstructed a major roundabout in Berlin and splattered fake blood on Wall Street's "Charging Bull" sculpture. Here are some of the most powerful images from the movement.

Rugby League: New Zealand upset Australia to win Four Nations

Rugby League: New Zealand upset Australia to win Four Nations

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

New Zealand edged Australia 22-18 to win the Four Nations title in Wellington on Saturday in a stunning upset of rugby league's traditionally dominant world power.

PIX: Dominant NZ register record win over Windies in first Test

PIX: Dominant NZ register record win over Windies in first Test

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

New Zealand wrapped up a record innings and 134-run victory over West Indies before lunch on the fourth day of the first Test in Hamilton on Sunday after finally breaking a rearguard action from Jermaine Blackwood and Alzarri Joseph.

No reduction in salaries for Proteas this season

No reduction in salaries for Proteas this season

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

'In our situation, I cannot see any player getting less money this season, but going forward I can see a situation where players might have to receive less.'

PHOTOS: What Kohli & Co are up to in New Zealand...

PHOTOS: What Kohli & Co are up to in New Zealand...

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The Indian team seems to be making most of their time in New Zealand. The cricketers are soaking in some breathtaking views from around the Kiwi land including some beautiful lakes, picturesque mountain ranges and are also relishing roaming around city centres without getting mobbed for selfies.

Siraj Breaks Kapil's Lord's Record

Siraj Breaks Kapil's Lord's Record

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents the interesting numbers from Day 5 of the India-England Test at Lord's.

'If we had to share No. 1 spot with any team, it will be New Zealand'

'If we had to share No. 1 spot with any team, it will be New Zealand'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Impressed by the good-natured New Zealand cricketers, India captain Virat Kohli says if his side were to share the number one ICC Test ranking with any team, it will be the Black Caps.

'Looking back...that century in Johannesburg was special'

'Looking back...that century in Johannesburg was special'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Virat Kohli has put his efforts in Johannesburg, Adelaide and Wellington as his three best Test centuries.

New Zealand's All Blacks team takes dig at ICC

New Zealand's All Blacks team takes dig at ICC

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

The ICC's tie-breaker rule then helped England claim their maiden World Cup title with a superior boundary count.

What playing for India means for this young pacer

What playing for India means for this young pacer

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Fast bowler Navdeep Saini said representing India was a life-changing moment for him and he will look to continue his dream of playing at the highest level after getting a maiden Test call-up for the two-match series against New Zealand.

We were not just competitive enough: Kohli

We were not just competitive enough: Kohli

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

India's captain Virat Kohli said the toss turned out to be very important in the first Test which New Zealand won by ten wickets on Monday, Day 4, in Wellington.

Rishabh Pant matches Dhoni's feat

Rishabh Pant matches Dhoni's feat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Pant equals Dhoni's record of most catches in a Test innings

How super Rohit clinched it in Super Over

How super Rohit clinched it in Super Over

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Rohit Sharma smashed consecutive sixes off the final two balls in the Super Over to give India victory in the third T20I and its maiden T20 series win in New Zealand, at Hamilton.

'India-US relationship is going to be generational'

'India-US relationship is going to be generational'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Admiral Walter F Doran (retd) of the United States Navy, whose association with India goes back 34 years reminisces his time and the friendships he built during his days at the Indian Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, Tamil Nadu.

Santner helps NZ level series despite Jordan brilliance

Santner helps NZ level series despite Jordan brilliance

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Chris Jordan's all-around brilliance could not prevent New Zealand from securing a series-levelling 21-run victory over England in the second Twenty20 International of the five-match series on Sunday.

Brilliant Williamson keeps up his chase of Kohli

Brilliant Williamson keeps up his chase of Kohli

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

The New Zealand captain provided a batting masterclass against Sri Lanka in Wellington on Sunday to keep up his chase of Virat Kohli to become the world's top Test batsman.

'It's hurting that we let two games like that slip'

'It's hurting that we let two games like that slip'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

New Zealand opener Colin Munro on what went wrong for his team in the fourth T20I against India.

Squad for New Zealand tour to be named on Tuesday

Squad for New Zealand tour to be named on Tuesday

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The Indian squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand comprising five One-Day Internationals and two Tests will be picked on Tuesday, in Mumbai.