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Tim Paine on future: Will see after this series

Tim Paine on future: Will see after this series

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Paine knows well that he isn't a powerhouse performer like his predecessor but believes that he has been playing his role to perfection in the current Australian set up.

Kohli hopes 100 Tests milestone will inspire many

Kohli hopes 100 Tests milestone will inspire many

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Basking in the glory of becoming only the 12th Indian cricketer to play 100 Tests, Virat Kohli said he wants the "next generation" to take inspiration from the fact he could achieve the milestone despite playing in all three formats of the game in a gruelling international schedule.

T20 World Cup in UAE from Oct 17-Nov 14: ICC

T20 World Cup in UAE from Oct 17-Nov 14: ICC

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

This year's T20 World Cup, which has been moved to the UAE and Oman from India due to the COVID-10 pandemic, will be played from October 17 to November 14, the International Cricket Council announced on Tuesday.

No rest days for Kohli

No rest days for Kohli

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

India finished a gruelling home series against England, but Virat Kohli has already moved on to his next big task -- IPL 2021.

England players set to be part of IPL in Sept-Oct

England players set to be part of IPL in Sept-Oct

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The England players are all set to be allowed to take part in the remainder of the cash-rich Indian Premier League after the postponement of their limited overs series in Bangladesh in September.

Indian venture, bio-fuel top on Branson's mind

Indian venture, bio-fuel top on Branson's mind

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Richard Branson, after a dramatic launch of Virgin mobile in India, is keen on his India venture and is also exploring the possibilities of using bio-fuel for his aviation arm.

Pick Your Indian Team for 1st Test

Pick Your Indian Team for 1st Test

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI in the first Test against England, starting on Wednesday?

Naomi Osaka to play US Open, says agent

Naomi Osaka to play US Open, says agent

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Naomi Osaka's management team told Reuters via email that she would be participating at Flushing Meadows.

Players from 'western countries' likely to have mental health issues: Misbahalth issues

Players from 'western countries' likely to have mental health issues: Misbahalth issues

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Misbah-ul-Haq noted that in Pakistani culture socialising was done differently but in western countries people were used to going out.

Sunil Chhetri returns for World Cup qualifiers in Qatar

Sunil Chhetri returns for World Cup qualifiers in Qatar

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Sunil Chhetri likened the national team setup with his home and expressed his relief at returning to where he belongs

What Will Modi's Scientific Advisor Do?

What Will Modi's Scientific Advisor Do?

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Dr Ajay Kumar Sood will have to complete a task his predecessor started: Getting the government to sign off on a new Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy on which work was begun in 2020.

Rahane, Rohit arrive in Chennai for England Tests

Rahane, Rohit arrive in Chennai for England Tests

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

Indian team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane, senior batsman Rohit Sharma and pacer Shardul Thakur arrived in Chennai on Tuesday for the first two Tests against England.

'One positive case and IPL could be doomed'

'One positive case and IPL could be doomed'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Instead of speculating on the IPL's title sponsorship, Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia says the focus must be on ensuring that not a single COVID-19 case is reported during the event, which according to him, is set to be the "best ever".

Warner and Slater deny late night pub brawl in Maldives

Warner and Slater deny late night pub brawl in Maldives

Rediff.com9 May 2021

According to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Warner and Slater got into a late night physical altercation

Can Delhi's Mishra overtake Malinga as IPL's top wicket-taker?

Can Delhi's Mishra overtake Malinga as IPL's top wicket-taker?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Delhi Capitals veteran leg-spinner Amit Mishra will have the chance to become the highest wicket-taker in IPL history this season.

India-England Tests in Chennai to be played behind closed doors

India-England Tests in Chennai to be played behind closed doors

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

First two Tests would be played without spectators as per a BCCI directive, considering the prevailing COVID-19 situation.

England counties offer to host remainder of IPL

England counties offer to host remainder of IPL

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Lord's, Oval, Edgbaston and Emirates Old Trafford are understood to be part of the group who wrote to the ECB expressing their interest.

CSK send Hussey, Balaji to Chennai in air ambulance

CSK send Hussey, Balaji to Chennai in air ambulance

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Dhoni to leave for Ranchi on Thursday afternoon by chartered flight.

ECB proposes July dates for WI Test series

ECB proposes July dates for WI Test series

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Edgbaston will serve as a contingency venue to stage additional training throughout July.

Lakshadweep filmmaker gets interim pre-arrest bail in sedition case

Lakshadweep filmmaker gets interim pre-arrest bail in sedition case

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

In a relief to filmmaker Ayesha Sulthana who was booked for sedition in Lakshadweep, the Kerala high court granted her interim anticipatory bail for a week, while reserving orders on her anticipatory bail application.

Morgan, Cummins will be available for IPL opener: KKR boss

Morgan, Cummins will be available for IPL opener: KKR boss

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

A concession has been made in allowing players to train after six days as long as they remain inside the team bubble.

Spain players receive vaccines amid fears of side effects

Spain players receive vaccines amid fears of side effects

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Members of the Spanish army administered the vaccines to the squad and coaching staff

IPL PIX: Dube, Uthappa & Theekshana set up CSK's win over RCB

IPL PIX: Dube, Uthappa & Theekshana set up CSK's win over RCB

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at the D Y Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai, on Tuesday.

IPL: Bookies employed cleaner to do 'pitch-siding' at Kotla

IPL: Bookies employed cleaner to do 'pitch-siding' at Kotla

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The IPL, which was indefinitely suspended on Tuesday, had bookies plugging an accredited cleaner at Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla ground for doing 'pitch-siding' which helps ball-to-ball betting.

Staying focussed the key during U-19 World Cup, says India coach

Staying focussed the key during U-19 World Cup, says India coach

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The under-19 World Cup begins in the West Indies on Friday and India opens its campaign with a match against South Africa on Saturday.

KKR captain Morgan says stick together and beat Covid!

KKR captain Morgan says stick together and beat Covid!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan, one of the most respected voices in international cricket today, acknowledged that the players are more than aware of the horrific nature of the COVID-19 pandemic which is claiming hundreds of lives outside the bio-bubble.

IPL-14 set to begin on April 9

IPL-14 set to begin on April 9

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League will begin on April 9, exactly 12 days after the Indian team completes its limited overs series against England, a BCCI source said on Saturday.

Australian players may travel to UK with Indian team after IPL

Australian players may travel to UK with Indian team after IPL

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell says that he, along with his Australian teammates, wouldn't mind being on the same chartered flight that would take India, New Zealand and England players to the United Kingdom after the conclusion of IPL 2021.

Will Kohli continue as India's ODI skipper?

Will Kohli continue as India's ODI skipper?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Virat Kohli's future as India's ODI captain will be decided this week when the national selection committee, led by Chetan Sharma, selects the squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa.

RCB's Chahal 'pumped up' for IPL after T20 World Cup snub

RCB's Chahal 'pumped up' for IPL after T20 World Cup snub

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

One of the most notable omissions from India's T20 World Cup squad, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Thursday asserted that he will be his wily, old wicket-taking self in the upcoming second leg of IPL in the UAE.

India to start Australia Tests in Brisbane on December 3: report

India to start Australia Tests in Brisbane on December 3: report

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Cricket Australia has locked in four venues for the financially crucial Test series against India and the first match is tentatively set for a December 3 start in Brisbane, as per local media reports. The 7news.com.au report also stated that there will be no quarantine hub or "bio bubble" required as of now.

Selectors consider Chahar, Thakur for T20 World Cup

Selectors consider Chahar, Thakur for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The national selection committee, led by Chetan Sharma, is fretting over inclusion of an additional fast bowler in India's T20 World Cup squad as Hardik Pandya's chances of bowling during the tournament look bleak.

I'm not leaving BJP, clarifies Pankaja Munde

I'm not leaving BJP, clarifies Pankaja Munde

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

"I am not leaving the party. Defection is not in my blood," Pankaja told reporters.

Iyer ruled fit for IPL; Delhi Capitals fret over captaincy

Iyer ruled fit for IPL; Delhi Capitals fret over captaincy

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Talented India batsman Shreyas Iyer has been ruled fully match-fit and cleared by the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to return to competitive cricket, which is set to take place when the IPL resumes in the UAE from September 19.

Ngidi finds new ways to overcome saliva ban

Ngidi finds new ways to overcome saliva ban

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Bowlers will have to find news ways to overcome the ban on the usage of saliva to shine a cricket ball

Padikkal wants to emulate 'big-match' player Gambhir

Padikkal wants to emulate 'big-match' player Gambhir

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

In an interaction with ANI, Padikkal opened up on his goals in the ongoing season, his bond with stalwarts like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers and he also spoke about why he idolises 2011 World Cup-winning hero Gautam Gambhir.

Potentially harder quarantine in Brisbane: Wade

Potentially harder quarantine in Brisbane: Wade

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

'No one knows the final details about it yet but there will be a stricter protocol in Brisbane than here.'

Covishield accounts for 88% of Covid jabs in India

Covishield accounts for 88% of Covid jabs in India

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Serum Institute has the capacity to make 250 million doses of Covishield monthly.

KKR's Seifert in tears as he recalls COVID ordeal in India

KKR's Seifert in tears as he recalls COVID ordeal in India

Rediff.com25 May 2021

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Seifert broke down in tears on Tuesday as he recalled fearing the worst after testing positive for COVID-19 in India following the suspension of IPL 2021.

Double vaccinated 3 times less likely to get COVID: Study

Double vaccinated 3 times less likely to get COVID: Study

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

PHE estimates that the vaccination programme in England has prevented 22 million infections, around 52,600 hospitalisations and between 35,200 and 60,000 deaths.