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'Not wise to rush Mayank Yadav into Tests'

'Not wise to rush Mayank Yadav into Tests'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

The 21-year-old Lucknow Super Giants fast bowler has turned heads with his raw pace and razor-sharp control.

Dhoni vs Gaikwad: Who's the cooler captain?

Dhoni vs Gaikwad: Who's the cooler captain?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Fleming clarified that appointing Ruturaj as skipper is a long-term call and not a makeshift decision by the five-time winners.

Wasim Jaffer appointed Kings XI Punjab's batting coach

Wasim Jaffer appointed Kings XI Punjab's batting coach

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Kumble, under whose captaincy Jaffer turned out for India, played a role in the former Mumbai opener's appointment.

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'Vinesh you are a gold medalist of courage and morality.'

What makes Rajat Patidar special as compared to other domestic contemporaries?

What makes Rajat Patidar special as compared to other domestic contemporaries?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

There is very little chance that Rajat Patidar will make it to the playing eleven during India's opening Test against England unless the hosts decide on going a bowler short.

England might play all-spin attack in Vizag, says McCullum

England might play all-spin attack in Vizag, says McCullum

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

England coach Brendon McCullum warned that if the pitch indeed favours the spinners, England would not be afraid to field an all-spin attack.

'We don't ask for rank turners, sometimes I'm as clueless as anybody'

'We don't ask for rank turners, sometimes I'm as clueless as anybody'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

India head coach Rahul Dravid on Monday said the team management does not ask for rank turners while playing at home and it is tough to predict how a particular pitch would play out over the course of five days in a Test.

Delayed Asian Games a blessing for silver-medallist Neha

Delayed Asian Games a blessing for silver-medallist Neha

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

When the Asian Games was delayed by a year owing to the COVID-19 situation in China, it wreaked havoc with the schedule of many athletes, but for Indian sailor Neha Thakur, it proved to be a blessing in disguise.

Why Haris Rauf considered retiring from international cricket

Why Haris Rauf considered retiring from international cricket

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf considered retirement from international cricket late last year after he was criticised for opting out of the Test series in Australia, according to a media report.

In Naseem's absence, opportunity for Zaman Khan to prove himself

In Naseem's absence, opportunity for Zaman Khan to prove himself

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Pakistan's bowling coach Morne Morkel hoped that spinners would lift their game against Sri Lanka, a virtual semi-final, on Thursday.

Shepherd credits 'see ball, hit ball' mantra for victory

Shepherd credits 'see ball, hit ball' mantra for victory

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

The burly Guyanese all-rounder turned on the beast mode to hammer four sixes and two fours in the final over off South African pacer Anrich Nortje to collect 32 runs

Karnataka's J Arun Kumar appointed USA cricket coach

Karnataka's J Arun Kumar appointed USA cricket coach

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Former Karnataka batsman J Arun Kumar was on Tuesday appointed coach of the United States cricket team and listed earning a Test status, by his own admission a "far-fetched" thought at the moment, among his long-term goals. Jak, as he is known in the cricketing circles, has worked with the Karnataka team for several years and as batting coach with IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab.

Ravi Shastri to Iyer and Kishan: Rise again and shine

Ravi Shastri to Iyer and Kishan: Rise again and shine

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Ravi Shastri backed the duo of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan to come back stronger

Eager to be play in the T20 World Cup, Boult returns for Aus series

Eager to be play in the T20 World Cup, Boult returns for Aus series

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Trent Boult was named in the New Zealand squad for part of the upcoming Twenty20 series against Australia on Wednesday, indicating that the veteran fast bowler is still in the frame for the World Cup in June.

Why Abu Dhabi break, Bengaluru golf trip did England no good

Why Abu Dhabi break, Bengaluru golf trip did England no good

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Vaughan wants England management to take inspiration from Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

IPL: 'Batting outside the Powerplay is the hardest thing'

IPL: 'Batting outside the Powerplay is the hardest thing'

Rediff.com3 May 2024

England all-rounder Will Jacks has slammed hundreds in SA20, BPL and IPL within the first five months of 2024.

India A, Under-19 head coach Dravid replaced

India A, Under-19 head coach Dravid replaced

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Mhambrey gets longer stint as U-19 coach, Kotak to helm India A for South Africa A series

12-yr-old boy missing from B'luru found in Hy'bad after 3 days

12-yr-old boy missing from B'luru found in Hy'bad after 3 days

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Parinav's mother, who had earlier posted a video urging him to return home, which was also widely circulated in the social media, has now posted another video, thanking all those who helped them find the boy, a class 6 student, who has been handed over to Nampally railway authorities.

Fixing in TNPL? Two coaches under scanner

Fixing in TNPL? Two coaches under scanner

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

BCCI's ACU chief Ajit Singh, however, ruled out the possibility of any international player being a suspect.

Proud mom says Gukesh's win 'yet to sink in'

Proud mom says Gukesh's win 'yet to sink in'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Gukesh's journey wasn't easy as his family dug into their savings and also turned to crowd-funding to fuel his dream.

Mirabai Chanu's return further delayed

Mirabai Chanu's return further delayed

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Injured Mirabai Chanu's return to the weightlifting arena has been further delayed as the Olympic silver medallist is set to miss the Asian Championships in February next year.

INSPIRING! Hard Times To Glory Times

INSPIRING! Hard Times To Glory Times

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Cricketers, shaped by diverse journeys from unexpected corners of the country, serve as a testament to the power of unwavering belief.

Former US Olympics coach dies by suicide after being charged

Former US Olympics coach dies by suicide after being charged

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The two sexual assault charges stem from an incident in 2012, court documents showed.

Dropped Kishan chats with BCCI boss Shah, sparking comeback rumours

Dropped Kishan chats with BCCI boss Shah, sparking comeback rumours

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Jay Shah was seen having a light-hearted chat with Kishan and national captain Rohit Sharma.

World Cup: McCullum's advice for struggling England

World Cup: McCullum's advice for struggling England

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Test coach Brendon McCullum urged England to stick with their style of play despite suffering a 69-run defeat by Afghanistan.

India's batting collapse was surprising: NZ coach

India's batting collapse was surprising: NZ coach

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

New Zealand coach Gary Stead, on Tuesday, said he was a bit surprised by India's abject surrender in the first Test but is expecting a strong comeback in Christchurch.

Karun Nair to play county cricket with Northamptonshire

Karun Nair to play county cricket with Northamptonshire

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Nair is only the second Indian after Virender Sehwag to score a triple-hundred for India in Test cricket. He achieved the feat in December 2016, scoring an unbeaten 303 in his third Test against England in Chennai.

Two-way race for Delhi Ranji coach's post

Two-way race for Delhi Ranji coach's post

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Former Delhi stalwart K Bhaskar Pillai is being considered as a front-runner for the state Ranji team chief coach's post and will face a tough fight from ex-India off-spinner Aashish Kapoor after a series of interviews were conducted by the DDCA. Medium pacer Amit Bhandari could retain his position as the bowling coach. Five candidates who were interviewed for the post are Kapoor, Bhaskar, Bhandari, Hitesh Sharma and last season's coach Vijay Dahiya.

Anderson is in the best shape of his life: England coach

Anderson is in the best shape of his life: England coach

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

'It is hard (to leave Anderson out), he is a class act, you'll have to wait and see... But I'm not reluctant to change the winning team,' Chris Silverwood said on Wednesday.

'Railways plans to carry 10 billon passengers every year by 2030'

'Railways plans to carry 10 billon passengers every year by 2030'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'We carry 6.5 billion passengers every year. We have crossed seven billion this year, and are targeting 10 billion by 2030.'

How to get an IIT degree without clearing JEE

How to get an IIT degree without clearing JEE

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The last date to apply for the September 2022 term of the programme is August 19, 2022.

Cops turn counsellors in Kota to prevent student suicides

Cops turn counsellors in Kota to prevent student suicides

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Rocked by a spate of student suicides, the city police has set up a dedicated "Student Cell" to reach out to students and make attempts to detect early signs of stress and depression.

South African wicket-keeper Klaasen quits Test cricket

South African wicket-keeper Klaasen quits Test cricket

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Cricket South Africa's Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe confirmed Klaasen was still part of their white ball plans.

'To be the first Indian to be nominated is special'

'To be the first Indian to be nominated is special'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Tennis great Leander Paes says it is "humbling" to be the first Indian tennis player and the first Asian male tennis player to be nominated for the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Mirabai Chanu set for comeback with an eye on Paris Olympics

Mirabai Chanu set for comeback with an eye on Paris Olympics

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Mirabai Chanu, who has been recuperating from hip tendonitis she suffered during the Asian Games in September last year, has all but qualified for the Paris Olympics.

Rajasthan minister blames love affairs for many Kota suicides

Rajasthan minister blames love affairs for many Kota suicides

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Rajasthan minister Shanti Dhariwal has said love affair was a reason behind many suicide cases among students, including a 16-year-old girl who died at her hostel recently, provoking her father to ask him for evidence.

Watson reckons Pant will only get better with coach Ponting

Watson reckons Pant will only get better with coach Ponting

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'If there had been 10 teams in IPL 1, 2 or 3 the talent pool would have been stretched thin but now the depth in Indian cricket alone means you have seven world class players as the local Indian player and the overseas players complement them.'

Families move in with students in Kota as suicides mount

Families move in with students in Kota as suicides mount

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

From mothers on sabbatical to grandparents and homemakers, many people are choosing to shift to the coaching hub Kota with their children to ensure they are not stressed while preparing for entrance exams and do not take any extreme step.

Cricket was my backup to academics: Burger

Cricket was my backup to academics: Burger

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'I'd always played cricket in the backyard with friends and parents, but wouldn't say I ever had the desire to be a professional.'

How Bengaluru residents are dealing with unprecedented water crisis

How Bengaluru residents are dealing with unprecedented water crisis

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The woes have become a serious issue of concern for Bengalureans, especially in Whitefield, KR Puram, Electronic City, RR Nagar, Kengeri and CV Raman Nagar.