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Shami, Harbhajan hit out at Imran Khan for speaking of hatred

Shami, Harbhajan hit out at Imran Khan for speaking of hatred

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Harbhajan Singh lashed out at Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for speaking of hatred in his UN General Assembly speech.

AP High Court issues notices to Muthaiah, BCCI

AP High Court issues notices to Muthaiah, BCCI

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

The appeal is filed by former captain Mohammed Azharuddin against a lower court verdict upholding his disqualification from Test cricket.\n\n

No BCCI invite for Bedi, Viswanath for India's 500th Test

No BCCI invite for Bedi, Viswanath for India's 500th Test

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Former India captains Bishan Singh Bedi and Gundappa Viswanath are yet to get an invite from the BCCI for country's historic 500th Test match against the visiting New Zealand side starting September 22 in Kanpur. With the Test match starting on Thursday, neither 69-year-old Bedi who has led India in 22 Tests nor Viswanth, who captained in two Tests have received any written or telephonic communication from the Board. "Till this evening, I have not received any invitation. And I am not at all annoyed about it. It's BCCI's event and it's their prerogative to invite whomsoever they want to. At this stage of my life, I can't get bitter about all these things," the left-arm spin wizard told PTI.

Why Sidhu gets to bat for Congress despite tantrums

Why Sidhu gets to bat for Congress despite tantrums

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The Congress' top leadership realises the former cricketer's utility and mass appeal. His oratory skills and ability to whip up mass hysteria in election rallies is acknowledged as an asset

Congress requests BCCI to lift ban on Azhar

Congress requests BCCI to lift ban on Azhar

Rediff.com21 Nov 2009

The Indian Cricket Board is under pressure from the Congress party to revoke a life ban on former skipper Mohd Azharuddin for his alleged involvement in the 2000 match-fixing scandal.

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.

You will always be our captain: Kohli on Dhoni reaching 300

You will always be our captain: Kohli on Dhoni reaching 300

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

"You will always be our captain," is what an emotional Virat Kohli told Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

June 10, 1986: When India made History at Lord's

June 10, 1986: When India made History at Lord's

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

India registered its first Test win at the Mecca of Cricket.

PIX: Starry affair at Eden Gardens

PIX: Starry affair at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) left no stone unturned to make the occasion a memorable one.

WATCH: Cricket legends take lap of honour at Eden Gardens!

WATCH: Cricket legends take lap of honour at Eden Gardens!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, Dilip Vengsarkar and Mohammad Azharuddin took a lap around the 'Mecca of Indian cricket'

Match-fixing won't affect political career: Azhar

Match-fixing won't affect political career: Azhar

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

Former Indian cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin said he was confident that the match- fixing controversy surrounding his name would not have any impact on his political innings.

I think I can become successful in politics: Azhar

I think I can become successful in politics: Azhar

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

Mohammed Azharuddin, one of India's most successful captains before match-fixing allegations put a premature end to his career, reckons he has the qualities to become a successful politician.

'Vihari likes to take on challenges'

'Vihari likes to take on challenges'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'When the team is struggling, he is the one who wants to step up and play that important innings.'

WATCH: Yuvraj Singh has superpowers

WATCH: Yuvraj Singh has superpowers

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Yuvraj Singh 'magically' opened the door and shared video on social networking platform

Keep Ashwin, Kuldeep in Test XI, go with 3-2 bowling combination: Azhar

Keep Ashwin, Kuldeep in Test XI, go with 3-2 bowling combination: Azhar

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

'The only chance England will have is, if they give green tops, but if they give green tops they will also struggle, because we also have very good swing bowlers'

India's biggest wins in Test cricket

India's biggest wins in Test cricket

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers on India's biggest Test triumphs, Virat's victories and Ashwin's achievements.

BCCI to felicitate former India captains at '500th Test', Azhar ignored

BCCI to felicitate former India captains at '500th Test', Azhar ignored

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The BCCI has decided to invite all the former India captains to celebrate the occasion of country's '500th Test match' that will be played against New Zealand in Kanpur from September 22.

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

When Indian skippers and selectors crossed swords...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The breakdown in communication between national selectors, led by chairman Chetan Sharma, and the team management comprising skipper Virat Kohli over Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran's contentious selection, is not the first such instance in Indian cricket.

Why Dhoni is India's best ODI captain. Figure it out

Why Dhoni is India's best ODI captain. Figure it out

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Following the hard-earned four-wicket victory against West Indies on Friday, Mahendra Singh Dhoni became India's most successful captain in One-Day Internationals played away from home.

No Army paratroopers for handing over pink ball to captains

No Army paratroopers for handing over pink ball to captains

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

According to sources at CAB, the security clearance did not come a day ahead of the historic match between India and Bangladesh in Kolkata.

ECB ropes in Azhar as coach

ECB ropes in Azhar as coach

Rediff.com2 Dec 2007

ECB ropes in Azharuddin as coach.

India's team of 1985 could trouble Virat's side in limited overs: Shastri

India's team of 1985 could trouble Virat's side in limited overs: Shastri

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Ravi Shastri has a firm belief that that the team of 1985 was qualitatively better than the side that won the 1983 World Cup because it was a perfect blend of youth and experience.

Why Laxman wants Ganguly to revive the NCA

Why Laxman wants Ganguly to revive the NCA

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Former India batsman VVS Laxman wants newly-elected BCCI president Sourav Ganguly to revive the National Cricket Academy, which, he says, is the key to nurturing future stars.

Azhar, Ganguly, grace Tendulkar's retirement bash

Azhar, Ganguly, grace Tendulkar's retirement bash

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Though it was the iconic batsman's private bash, the who's who of the nation, foreign guests and members of the Indian cricket team were present.

Why is Hrithik Roshan being trolled on Twitter?

Why is Hrithik Roshan being trolled on Twitter?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Congress steers clear of Suresh Kalmadi and family

Congress steers clear of Suresh Kalmadi and family

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

In its third list of candidates for the coming Lok Sabha elections, the Congress on Tuesday fielded 58 candidates, mostly tried and tested ones. While most sitting ministers, including Kapil Sibal (Chandni Chowk), Krishna Tirath (Northwest Delhi), Sachin Pilot (Ajmer) and Srikant Jena (Balasore) were retained, the surprise elements were state Youth Congress President Vishwajeet Kadam replacing tainted Suresh Kalmadi from Pune and cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin from Tonk-Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan).

India's Exclusive 100 Tests Club

India's Exclusive 100 Tests Club

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Virat Kohli will join the elite company of eleven other Indians and a total of 70 other players across the various countries to complete the century of Test match appearances.

Eight state units barred from attending BCCI AGM

Eight state units barred from attending BCCI AGM

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Maharashtra, Railways, Services and Association of Indian Universities (AIU) will not have any voting rights in case there is an election during the BCCI AGM on October 23.

All 5 accused in 2013 Bodh Gaya blasts get life imprisonment

All 5 accused in 2013 Bodh Gaya blasts get life imprisonment

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The explosions on July 7, 2013, were carried out with an intention to kill domestic and foreign pilgrims, especially Buddhists in order to create terror at a place of worship.

'The Flying Sikh will live forever. RIP'

'The Flying Sikh will live forever. RIP'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

From Neeraj Chopra to Harbhajan Singh to Saina Mirza, India's top sportsperson mourned the passing away of one of the country's biggest sporting icons.

ICC to decide on banned players

ICC to decide on banned players

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

The ICC made it clear that only they had the "absolute discretion" to reinstate banned players.

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The World Cup belonged to Yashpal as much as it belonged to Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath or Roger Binny, whose performances are often highlighted.

Sporting politicians: Rathore triumphs; Azhar, Bhutia, Kaif trounced

Sporting politicians: Rathore triumphs; Azhar, Bhutia, Kaif trounced

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Election results day wasn't exactly a happy one for sportspersons. Three former India captains - Mohammad Azharuddin, Bhaichung Bhutia and Dilip Tirkey -- suffered heavy defeats in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls even as 2004 Athens Olympics silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore scored a thumping victory.

Azhar thanks BCCI, PCA

Azhar thanks BCCI, PCA

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

Azhar deserves the honour: Pawar

Azhar deserves the honour: Pawar

Rediff.com15 Oct 2006

The BCCI president said the former captain had served the country well and deserves to be honoured.

Is BCCI softening towards Azhar?

Is BCCI softening towards Azhar?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Or do you believe the former India captain deserves to be kept out in the cold?

How do India, Australia stack up in Test cricket?

How do India, Australia stack up in Test cricket?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers.

Spotted: Azhar in 1988

Spotted: Azhar in 1988

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

Anil Kukreja sends us a picture of Azharuddin from a long time ago.