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Obamas to travel to S Africa to attend Mandela memorial events

Obamas to travel to S Africa to attend Mandela memorial events

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

United States President Barack Obama will travel to South Africa next week to pay respects to the memory of Nelson Mandela and to participate in memorial events, his spokesperson said on Friday.

Jaiswal, Samson, Axar on selectors' radar for Champions Trophy

Jaiswal, Samson, Axar on selectors' radar for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

It is understood that Yashasvi Jaiswal has a bright chance of making it to the ODI squad. His inclusion would ensure a left-handed batter in the top four.

Latham urges NZ seniors to pull their weight in Williamson's absence

Latham urges NZ seniors to pull their weight in Williamson's absence

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

New Zealand have yet to decide on a replacement for Williamson for the white-ball roles but Latham's record in T20s may count against him if selectors opt for a single captain for both the short-format teams.

Rachin Ravindra takes New Zealand Cricket by storm

Rachin Ravindra takes New Zealand Cricket by storm

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Rachin Ravindra becomes youngest recipient of Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

'Bumrah Or Rahul Should Captain India'

'Bumrah Or Rahul Should Captain India'

Rediff.com23 May 2025

'At this stage, I want a senior cricketer to take up the captaincy and see the Indian team through this transition phase.'

Rashid to miss white-ball series against India for Hajj pilgrimage

Rashid to miss white-ball series against India for Hajj pilgrimage

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Rashid will fly to Saudi Arabia on Saturday, which means he will also miss the latter stages of Yorkshire's T20 Blast campaign.

Ishan Kishan back as Jharkhand Ranji captain

Ishan Kishan back as Jharkhand Ranji captain

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

India batter Ishan Kishan on Wednesday returned to the Jharkhand Ranji team as its captain, following his controversial pullout last season

White to disclose Victorian mates drawbacks?

White to disclose Victorian mates drawbacks?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Australian all-rounder Cameron White is facing a major dilemma of sorts when he takes part in next month's Champions League in South Africa as a member of the Bangalore Royal Challengers squad.

Rohit captain of ICC's T20I team of year; Bumrah, Pandya, Arshdeep included

Rohit captain of ICC's T20I team of year; Bumrah, Pandya, Arshdeep included

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

India captain Rohit Sharma, who led the team to their second ICC T20 World Cup title last June, has been named skipper of the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year 2024.

Can India's bowlers bounce back to avoid series loss?

Can India's bowlers bounce back to avoid series loss?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Misfiring Indian bowlers in focus as India seek series-levelling win over SA in third T20I

Good byes from Rohit, Virat expected post T20 WC

Good byes from Rohit, Virat expected post T20 WC

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Kohli and Rohit, the two generational talents with 8334 T20I runs, six centuries, 69 fifties and 119 catches between them are the last bridge between the old and new and they both deserve to be in the same frame with that trophy in hand.

Young guns to fill void left by Kohli, Rohit, Jadeja

Young guns to fill void left by Kohli, Rohit, Jadeja

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

"There is plenty of talent...": Vaughan on Virat, Rohit,Jadeja retiring from T20Is

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

The reality is that far from being friendless, India is better positioned in the world than at any point post-Cold War, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Putin agrees to Ukraine ceasefire but...; thanks Modi, Trump

Putin agrees to Ukraine ceasefire but...; thanks Modi, Trump

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Speaking at a joint press conference with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday, Putin said that Russia agrees with the proposals to cease hostilities but "proceeds from the assumption that this cessation should lead to long-term peace and eliminate the root causes of the crisis."

'This is Washington Sundar's moment to shine'

'This is Washington Sundar's moment to shine'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin has opened the door for other spin all-rounders to step up, and Vidyut is confident that Washington Sundar could be the one to watch.

'Kohli, Rohit, Suryakumar have fans in Pakistan'

'Kohli, Rohit, Suryakumar have fans in Pakistan'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram optimistic about India travelling to Pakistan for Champions Trophy.

Rohit speaks to India U-19 side at NCA during rehab

Rohit speaks to India U-19 side at NCA during rehab

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The U-19 side will be playing in the Asian Cup beginning December 23 in the UAE.

What India need to do to win 2nd Test at Cape Town...

What India need to do to win 2nd Test at Cape Town...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

You need to be more creative in Cape Town as wickets are a lot more flatter and partnerships will stretch and that's traditionally as someone who knows it will be tougher Tests,' said South African legend Allan Donald.

Golden Opportunity For Modi To Reverse Brain Drain

Golden Opportunity For Modi To Reverse Brain Drain

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

President Trump with his MAWA has unwittingly provided us this opportunity. Will PM Modi grasp this and leave a legacy of an ushered in scientific and technological revolution in India, asks Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Injured Rohit, Jadeja begin rehab at NCA

Injured Rohit, Jadeja begin rehab at NCA

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

India's white-ball captain Rohit Sharma and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja have started their rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru after being ruled out of the upcoming Test series in South Africa due to injuries.

'When Kohli was captain, we were outstanding; now India is overrated'

'When Kohli was captain, we were outstanding; now India is overrated'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

India is an "overrated" team in the longest format as many players in the current Test set-up have not performed to their potential, feels former opener Kris Srikkanth.

Brook to get England debut in series decider vs SA

Brook to get England debut in series decider vs SA

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'I'm really looking forward to going out and watching him play this week, but he's deserved his opportunity'

Last dance? Kohli, Rohit eye one final ICC glory

Last dance? Kohli, Rohit eye one final ICC glory

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The ICC Champions Trophy is set to kick off in Pakistan, marking the country's first ICC event since the 1996 World Cup.

Check out schedule for India's home series vs Aus, SA

Check out schedule for India's home series vs Aus, SA

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Mohali and Delhi are among nine Indian cities that will host back-to-back white-ball matches against Australia and South Africa, respectively, starting September 20, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Wednesday.

Should Pant Open Against Bangladesh?

Should Pant Open Against Bangladesh?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Rishabh Pant could bring some much-needed firepower to the batting order.

Injured Cummins likely to miss India series next month

Injured Cummins likely to miss India series next month

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Mitchell Marsh is expected to lead in Cummins's absence. The all-rounder is also in contention to be named Australia's T20 skipper.

West Indies' skipper Pooran steps down

West Indies' skipper Pooran steps down

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

West Indies' next white ball series will be against South Africa in March 2023.

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Starc nears Lillee's tally: 'It's cool, humbling, means I am old!'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

As he gears up to surpass legendary Dennis Lillee in the tally of Test wicket-takers for Australia, pacer Mitchell Starc opened up on strong words from his former head coach Tim Nielsen that paved way for his durability and said that it would be humbling to surpass the Aussie icon in wicket-taking charts.

Being evil pays. Does it pay enough?

Being evil pays. Does it pay enough?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Construction companies will make money building detention centres. Information technology companies will make money on the enumeration of the CAA, NRC and NPR, notes Devangshu Datta.

PCB Central Contract changes: Afridi demoted, seniors excluded

PCB Central Contract changes: Afridi demoted, seniors excluded

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday demoted premier pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi to Category B from Category A, and did not offer central contracts to senior players Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed and Osama Mir for the 2024-25 season.

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

All eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who is perhaps battling the biggest form crisis of his career.

Won't get Nobel Prize for 'stopping' Indo-Pak war or..., rues Trump

Won't get Nobel Prize for 'stopping' Indo-Pak war or..., rues Trump

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

He then went on to say that, however, he won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for any of his efforts.

Hot pix: Beyonce's sensational looks from Africa

Hot pix: Beyonce's sensational looks from Africa

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Trust Beyonce to bid a stylish farewell to 2018.

Laxman likely to lead young India to Zimbabwe

Laxman likely to lead young India to Zimbabwe

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Zimbabwe series will be announced by the end of this week

Pioneer Hadjar flies two flags as an Arab in F1

Pioneer Hadjar flies two flags as an Arab in F1

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Born in Paris to Algerian scientist parents and competing with a French licence, the Racing Bulls driver stands out at the top level of the sport for his North African heritage as well as results.

Tottenham ban vuvuzelas from White Hart Lane

Tottenham ban vuvuzelas from White Hart Lane

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Tottenham Hotspur have banned vuvuzelas from their White Hart Lane ground saying the noisy plastic trumpets pose a risk to public safety.

Learnt from Rohit that balance is important: SKY

Learnt from Rohit that balance is important: SKY

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Suryakumar Yadav is a big fan of Rohit Sharma's leadership philosophy that inspires him to keep his flock together by understanding his players' psyche.

Pant breaks Dhoni's Test wicketkeeping record!

Pant breaks Dhoni's Test wicketkeeping record!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Rishabh Pant broke Mahendra Singh Dhoni's record to become the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to reach 100 dismissals, during the first Test against South Africa in Centurion on Tuesday.

History beckons as Amla set to become SA's first non-white captain

History beckons as Amla set to become SA's first non-white captain

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Hashim Amla will make history on Wednesday when he takes the field as South Africa's first permanent non-white skipper, helming a team in transition after the retirements of Test greats Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis.