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No extra motivation needed to play against Pakistan: Kohli

No extra motivation needed to play against Pakistan: Kohli

Rediff.com24 May 2017

When asked if India should play Pakistan under the political circumstances, Kohli declined to comment

IPL fixing: Lodha panel to take call on revealing 13 names

IPL fixing: Lodha panel to take call on revealing 13 names

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday left it to a panel headed by former Chief Justice of India R M Lodha to consider the feasibility of opening and looking into the sealed envelope, containing names of some players allegedly involved in the IPL spot-fixing case, submitted by Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee.

BJP leader Roopa Ganguly nominated to RS

BJP leader Roopa Ganguly nominated to RS

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Ganguly was nominated to the seat vacated by Navjot Singh Sidhu.

It's time to fix the IPL!

It's time to fix the IPL!

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The IPL has produced more controversies in its short lifespan than any other sporting league in history.

'The 23 can't force a split in the Congress'

'The 23 can't force a split in the Congress'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'If the leadership goes back to Rahul Gandhi, then there will be a perception problem about the drama about his exit a year-and-a-half ago.'

England's bullying culture: Ask the Indians, says Pietersen!

England's bullying culture: Ask the Indians, says Pietersen!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Kevin Pietersen has named India among the teams that could confirm the "horrendous and highly disturbing" culture of bullying within the English cricket outfit.

Wrong to compare Umar with Kohli: Kamran

Wrong to compare Umar with Kohli: Kamran

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Pakistan's out-of-favour wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal stood by his brother Umar Akmal's side.

India in the West Indies: How it all began

India in the West Indies: How it all began

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Ahead of the four-Test series against the West Indies, starting in Antigua, on July 21, Rajneesh Gupta sheds light on India's first tour of the Caribbean.

Nargis Fakhri to play Sangeeta Bijlani in Azhar biopic

Nargis Fakhri to play Sangeeta Bijlani in Azhar biopic

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Prachi Desai, meanwhile, has been confirmed in the role of Azhar's first wife Naureen.

Dynasty will finish the Congress

Dynasty will finish the Congress

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

'Incompetent dynasts can lead to national ruin,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Shift IPL matches after April 30 out of Maharashtra, HC tells BCCI

Shift IPL matches after April 30 out of Maharashtra, HC tells BCCI

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The Bombay high court on Tuesday allowed the Board of Control for Cricket in India to host Indian Premier League matches in Maharashtra only till April 30 after which it has asked the organisers to shift the matches outside the state.

Bigg Boss: Siddhu to opt out, Vishal Karwal to step in

Bigg Boss: Siddhu to opt out, Vishal Karwal to step in

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Model-turned-actor Vishal Karwal will be the second wild card entry in the Bigg Boss house, after Mink.

Injured Clarke shaking up fitness regimen ahead of Pak series

Injured Clarke shaking up fitness regimen ahead of Pak series

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Injured Australia captain Michael Clarke will arrive in the United Arab Emirates five days ahead of the rest of the Test squad as he races to be fit for the two-match series against Pakistan.

Watch out for these guys at IPL 9!

Watch out for these guys at IPL 9!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The 2016 Indian Premier League season brings with it an opportunity for both the old and new.

Tata Motors nets Lionel Messi as brand ambassador

Tata Motors nets Lionel Messi as brand ambassador

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The Argentinian becomes the first brand ambassador of the company in its 70-year history.

Signs of hope for South Africa even as de Villiers ponders

Signs of hope for South Africa even as de Villiers ponders

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

For the first time in a decade, South Africa have been forced to acknowledge they are on the decline following back-to-back series losses to India and England that have knocked them off the top of the Test rankings.

India's 2020 Olympic campaign has a new champion

India's 2020 Olympic campaign has a new champion

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

'Athletes get Rs 600 daily for their diet.' 'My kids eat chocolates for Rs 600!'

Tribute: Jaitley it was who brought Modi to Delhi

Tribute: Jaitley it was who brought Modi to Delhi

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

'Jaitley was one of the earliest politicians to sense the changing political scenario in Delhi. He had closely watched the rise of the BJP and declining fortunes of the Congress party during the L K Advani era. But it was between 2009 and 2014 as the Leader of the Opposition that he began to read the tea leaves. 'And thus it was that he introduced Modi-Amit Shah duo to Lutyens Delhi,' says senior journalist R Rajagopalan who had known Jaitley since 1975.

Stringent measures in place to ensure clean IPL, says Shukla

Stringent measures in place to ensure clean IPL, says Shukla

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Stung by revelations of a player being approached for spot-fixing, IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla said on Friday that stringent measures will be put in place to ensure that the mega-event passes off corruption-free.

Indian hockey is on the right track: Chetri

Indian hockey is on the right track: Chetri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Indian hockey has fallen on hard times but captain Bharat Chetri believes it is his destiny to lead the team to the London Olympics and snatch a new generation of players away from cricket's grasp.

Doping ban over, Sangwan ready for comeback

Doping ban over, Sangwan ready for comeback

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

The 24-year-old, who was part of India's World Cup-winning Under-19 team in 2008, was banned for use of a prohibited substance during the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League in 2013.

Meet India's 2019 World Cup team

Meet India's 2019 World Cup team

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

The time for experiments is over, Harish Kotian points out.

Watson's selection no longer elementary for Australia

Watson's selection no longer elementary for Australia

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

The perennial fitness battles of Shane Watson are likely to rule the all-rounder out of Australia's second Test against South Africa.

Just in time! Pacer Malinga fit for Sri Lanka's World Cup opener

Just in time! Pacer Malinga fit for Sri Lanka's World Cup opener

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Lasith Malinga is fit for Sri Lanka's opening World Cup clash against New Zealand.

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

These games of skill with a large social component have managed the transition to a new online avatar.

PHOTOS: Head's half-century keeps Australia in the hunt

PHOTOS: Head's half-century keeps Australia in the hunt

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Travis Head scored an unbeaten half-century on his home debut to give Australia hope of reeling in India's first innings lead at the close of day two of the first Test on Friday.

England aim to dethrone Test kings South Africa

England aim to dethrone Test kings South Africa

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

South Africa's status as the top-ranked Test-playing nation has been dented after their crushing defeat in India last month and is in danger of being eroded completely by England over the next month or two.

Force India to sell stake to Sahara group: source

Force India to sell stake to Sahara group: source

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Force India, co-owned by Vijay Mallya, is set to sell a minority stake in the Formula One team to Sahara Group, which also sponsors the national cricket team, a source with knowledge of the deal told Reuters on Wednesday.

Of 27 Test wins, the No.1 ranking and an underwhelming batting average

Of 27 Test wins, the No.1 ranking and an underwhelming batting average

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

In the end it came in as a quiet announcement on the social network. But MS Dhoni had made the decision. He knew it was the right time.

'What if any athlete gets infected while competing'?

'What if any athlete gets infected while competing'?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The administrators are busy thrashing out resumption plans but with the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of slowing down, India's sportsperson are pleading for caution as discussion rages on whether competitions can resume by August. Top stars from various disciplines want the waiting period to continue, while others pointed out at the loss it would cause in terms of fitness and readiness.

Aamir Khan, Gavaskar, Kapil invited to Imran Khan's oath taking ceremony

Aamir Khan, Gavaskar, Kapil invited to Imran Khan's oath taking ceremony

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Imran's party has asked the FO if it would be possible to invite PM Modi.

PHOTOS: India close in on victory after Australia collapse

PHOTOS: India close in on victory after Australia collapse

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Australia will need to defy history to chase down the total and survive the wiles of Ravichandran Ashwin on a fifth day pitch.

No opening of Kartarpur corridor if there are no talks: Pak

No opening of Kartarpur corridor if there are no talks: Pak

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan is located across the river Ravi, about four kilometres from the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Punjab's Gurdaspur district.

Had asked Sidhu to reconsider Pak visit, says Amarinder

Had asked Sidhu to reconsider Pak visit, says Amarinder

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Sidhu said that the corridor would promote peace and erase "enmity" between India and Pakistan and create infinite possibilities between them, including the resumption of cricket ties.

Will Sreesanth contest in Kerala assembly polls for BJP?

Will Sreesanth contest in Kerala assembly polls for BJP?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Sreesanth said he would decide on whether to contest in the election on Wednesday.

Let's talk and resolve all issues: Imran Khan writes to Modi

Let's talk and resolve all issues: Imran Khan writes to Modi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Khan proposed a meeting between Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York this month.

Cook drops no hints about Pietersen's future

Cook drops no hints about Pietersen's future

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

England captain Alastair Cook declined on Saturday to offer any assurances to mercurial batsman Kevin Pietersen about his Test future.

PHOTOS: Buttler, Anderson lead England fightback on Day 2

PHOTOS: Buttler, Anderson lead England fightback on Day 2

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

England's pacers chipped away at the wickets to reduce to India to 174 for six in their first innings at stumps on Day 2 in the fifth and final Test at the Oval in London on Saturday.

Flower faces tough choices to help England bloom again

Flower faces tough choices to help England bloom again

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

England's cataclysmic Ashes loss with two Tests to spare has sparked the usual calls for heads to roll in all departments, but confusion reigns as to whether Andy Flower will man the guillotine or put himself beneath the blade.

'Kaptan' Imran Khan takes oath as 22nd PM of Pakistan

'Kaptan' Imran Khan takes oath as 22nd PM of Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Khan's government will be the third consecutive democratic government in Pakistan since 2008.