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At concluding G20 session, Modi calls for UNSC reform

At concluding G20 session, Modi calls for UNSC reform

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a fresh push for reforms in global institutions, including the United Nations, asserting that the world's 'new realities' should be reflected in 'new global structure' as it is nature's law that those who don't change with times lose their relevance.

BoI plans China, US arms by 2006

BoI plans China, US arms by 2006

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

West Indies set for mental battle in 5th ODI

West Indies set for mental battle in 5th ODI

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'We've seen that we can execute plans for short periods of time. The challenge is always going to be to execute over a 100 overs. If you're going to beat India or England or Australia, Pakistan, you've got to execute for a 100 overs'

Dindane signs off in style

Dindane signs off in style

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

Players talk Togo coach back

Players talk Togo coach back

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

Otto Pfister, who had quit last week, said he would return for Togo's first-ever World Cup

'Khan visited Timbuktu for uranium'

'Khan visited Timbuktu for uranium'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

3 Indians in first ever all-women match officials' panel for T20 WC

3 Indians in first ever all-women match officials' panel for T20 WC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

In a significant first for world cricket, the International Cricket Council has named an all-female panel of match officials for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa.

Kerala, AP, Chandigarh report 1st Omicron cases; India's tally rises to 38

Kerala, AP, Chandigarh report 1st Omicron cases; India's tally rises to 38

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The Omicron variant was first detected in India in Bengaluru with two people testing positive for it comprising a South African national of Indian origin and a doctor.

Kerala reports country's first monkeypox death

Kerala reports country's first monkeypox death

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Sunday said the health department will examine the reasons behind the death of the man.

South Africa seal one-day series in West Indies

South Africa seal one-day series in West Indies

Rediff.com29 May 2010

Morne Morkel and Charl Langeveldt shared seven wickets to bowl South Africa to a 67-run victory over West Indies in the third One-day International.

PIX: India rout South Africa by 7 wickets; level series 1-1

PIX: India rout South Africa by 7 wickets; level series 1-1

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Jasprit Bumrah took 6/61 as India crushed South Africa by seven wickets to level the two-match series 1-1.

ICC Rankings: Ashwin drops six points

ICC Rankings: Ashwin drops six points

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Despite dropping six points in the ICC Test rankings, R Ashwin remained on top of the points table, along with James Anderson.

Indian Teams For South Africa: The Key Takeaways

Indian Teams For South Africa: The Key Takeaways

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Jasprit Bumrah will definitely be a part of India's plans for the T20 World Cup but there is not clarity on the T20 future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Name Games Countries Play

Name Games Countries Play

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

As India seems to be picking 'Bharat' at least in official communication, here are some interesting name changes.

10-on-trot: Vijender retains twin titles, remains unbeaten

10-on-trot: Vijender retains twin titles, remains unbeaten

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Vijender Singh belatedly went into the offensive to defend his WBO Oriental and Asia Pacific Super middleweight titles with an unanimous verdict over African champion Ernest Amuzu here tonight, continuing his unbeaten run in the pro circuit.

West Indies gave up too early: Smith

West Indies gave up too early: Smith

Rediff.com30 Apr 2005

Tri-series: Narine, Pollard in triumphant return for West Indies

Tri-series: Narine, Pollard in triumphant return for West Indies

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Sunil Narine and Kieron Pollard made triumphant returns to the West Indies team in a comfortable victory over South Africa in the opening match in a triangular one-day international series.

Agarkar frontrunner for chief selector's post

Agarkar frontrunner for chief selector's post

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Ajit Agarkar was linked to the chief selector's post in the past as well, but this time, he is likely to get the high pressure job.

Amla, Rossouw tons seal SA's series win over West Indies

Amla, Rossouw tons seal SA's series win over West Indies

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Hashim Amla and Rilee Rossouw smashed quick-fire centuries as South Africa crushed West Indies

T20 WC: Joseph, Holder star in Windies' thumping win

T20 WC: Joseph, Holder star in Windies' thumping win

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Alzarri Joseph led West Indies' inspired fast bowling display with a four-wicket haul to help them beat Zimbabwe

U19 World Cup: Australia blank England; SA, Bangladesh win

U19 World Cup: Australia blank England; SA, Bangladesh win

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Australia blanked England while South Africa and Bangladesh showed their bowling prowess with mighty wins over Zimbabwe and USA respectively. In the 16th-place play-off, Afghanistan fought off a spirited USA side to win a low-scoring thriller.

Ghana boss slams African Nations Cup organisers for bad bus, commute

Ghana boss slams African Nations Cup organisers for bad bus, commute

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Ghana's head coach Avram Grant hit out at African Nations Cup organisers for giving his side a shoddy bus and lengthy commute ahead of their critical Group C clash with Algeria.

Du Plessis heroics in vain as West Indies win run-fest

Du Plessis heroics in vain as West Indies win run-fest

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Faf du Plessis blasted the second fastest century in Twenty20 internationals but it was not enough for South Africa as West Indies produced a record chase in a run-fest to win by four wickets at The Wanderers on Sunday.

Deepti closes in on top T20I bowler ranking

Deepti closes in on top T20I bowler ranking

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Deepti Sharma has climbed to second spot and has the top position in her sights

The West Indies test was an absolute necessity for India

The West Indies test was an absolute necessity for India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

India to be tested the way they were by the West Indies from the position they had gotten themselves in at one stage might just augur well for them. In fact they had a lot of positives to take away from the game. That they won, allows them to remain at the top of the table with a couple of games against Zimbabwe and Ireland. But given their win required a seventh wicket stand of 51 runs, it also means it would have given them a chance to experience what they could in their knock-out matches.

Women's WC qualifying tournament cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

Women's WC qualifying tournament cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The women's cricket World Cup qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe has been abandoned after the discovery of a new COVID-19 variant in South Africa that prompted travel curbs, the sport's governing body (ICC) said on Saturday.

Report Card: Siraj, Bumrah, Kohli 9/10

Report Card: Siraj, Bumrah, Kohli 9/10

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

How India's players rated in the South Africa Test series.

Will India Play 4 Pacers In Centurion Test?

Will India Play 4 Pacers In Centurion Test?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the first Test against South Africa?

MLC: LA Knight Riders, MI New York rope in top international names

MLC: LA Knight Riders, MI New York rope in top international names

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

LA Knight Riders and MI New York have roped in top international stars for the debut season of the Major League Cricket.

Ahead of talks, Jaishankar hosts reception for visiting ministers

Ahead of talks, Jaishankar hosts reception for visiting ministers

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

A day ahead of a crucial G20 meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday evening hosted a welcome dinner for the foreign ministers attending the deliberations but the reception was missed by his counterparts from the US, China, Germany and France.

'Under Kohli India really took Test cricket seriously'

'Under Kohli India really took Test cricket seriously'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

India led the way in the development of Test cricket under former skipper Virat Kohli, according to South African legend Graeme Smith, who reckons only five or six countries may be playing the longest format in the coming years.

Duminy named in T20 squad for West Indies series

Duminy named in T20 squad for West Indies series

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

JP Duminy has been named in the South African Twenty20 squad for the three-match home series against West Indies next month, but a number of other top players will again be rested.

IND vs WI Review: Yashasvi, Mukesh big positives for India

IND vs WI Review: Yashasvi, Mukesh big positives for India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal presented a heady cocktail of patience and flair on debut but India's expected series win over West Indies will not serve as an accurate parameter.

World Cup: Pakistan eager to fine-tune concerns in opener against Netherlands

World Cup: Pakistan eager to fine-tune concerns in opener against Netherlands

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Pakistan would be desperate to plug the gaping holes and hope their star players regain form when they open their World Cup campaign against a free spirited Netherlands in Hyderabad on Friday.

Rohit Sharma's childhood coach trains Ntini's son

Rohit Sharma's childhood coach trains Ntini's son

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'He is a good learner. Today he wasn't able to balance while batting, so I guided him about it.'

'India has increased its hard power'

'India has increased its hard power'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'It is commendable that India is able to persuade all sides.' 'It shows that India counts and finally, we are reaching a position where we can find a place in the sun at the global level.'

Jaishankar begins UNGA speech with 'Namaste from Bharat'

Jaishankar begins UNGA speech with 'Namaste from Bharat'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

India on Tuesday told the UN General Assembly that the days when a few nations set the agenda and expected others to fall in line are over, underlining that its presidency of the G20 sought to focus on key concerns of the many, not just the narrow interests of a few.

T20 Rankings: SKY stays No 2, Iyer moves up

T20 Rankings: SKY stays No 2, Iyer moves up

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Yadav is the best-placed Indian with 805 points in the batting list headed by Pakistan's Babar Azam.

Will Rajasthan Royals go the distance in IPL 2023?

Will Rajasthan Royals go the distance in IPL 2023?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

IPL 2022's runners up Rajasthan Royals have managed to keep their core team intact with more than a decent set of match-winners at their disposal.