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Ranji round-up: Mumbai pick 3 points from draw with TN

Ranji round-up: Mumbai pick 3 points from draw with TN

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Mumbai, who scored 488 in the first innings, riding on captain Aditya Tare's 154, enforced the follow-on and the match was called off with Tamil Nadu 48 for one in 22 overs at the tea break.

PHOTOS: Birthday-boy Mithun 'tricks' Karnataka to Vijay Hazare title

PHOTOS: Birthday-boy Mithun 'tricks' Karnataka to Vijay Hazare title

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Birthday-boy Abhimanyu Mithun savoured a rare hat-trick as Karnataka lifted the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a 60-run victory over Tamil Nadu in a rain-hit final, in Bengaluru.

IPL 2020: Rahul, Mayank Agarwal top MVP list

IPL 2020: Rahul, Mayank Agarwal top MVP list

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's Most Valuable PlayerS so far.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara shines for Saurashtra; Fifer for Mithun

Ranji Trophy: Pujara shines for Saurashtra; Fifer for Mithun

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Karnataka pacer Abhimanyu Mithun picked a five-wicket haul in their Group B match against UP. While Delhi's Ricky Bhui put his team in a good position against Andhra. A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Royals fight for survival against eliminated RCB

Royals fight for survival against eliminated RCB

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Rajasthan Royals, who have won their last two games, will look for another victory against RCB and keep their hopes alive of making it to the IPL play-offs.

IPL 2020: Who will be MVP? Rabada or Bumrah?

IPL 2020: Who will be MVP? Rabada or Bumrah?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's 50 Most Valuable Players before the IPL 2020 Final.

Will Sunrisers' Warner continue his run riot against RCB?

Will Sunrisers' Warner continue his run riot against RCB?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Warner would be looking to make the most of the early start and put runs on the board again.

Mushtaq Ali: Punjab qualify, Karnataka in QF hunt

Mushtaq Ali: Punjab qualify, Karnataka in QF hunt

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Defending champions Karnataka also remained in the hunt for the last-eight berth, securing a five-wicket win over Uttar Pradesh that took their net run-rate to 0.292.

IPL 2021, Week 2: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2021, Week 2: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the second week of IPL 2021.

RCB aim to maintain winning run but bowling a worry

RCB aim to maintain winning run but bowling a worry

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore have won only three games out of 10 in IPL-12 so far.

After maiden win, RCB look to spoil Mumbai's party

After maiden win, RCB look to spoil Mumbai's party

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Despite the win against KXIP, RCB remain at the bottom of the points table and remain to win all their remaining league games to have any hopes of progressing in the tournament.

'The Mahabharata's lessons are eternal'

'The Mahabharata's lessons are eternal'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

In an email interview, the Mumbai-based Devdutt Pattanaik spoke to redidff.com about his latest book on the Mahabharata and about what lessons the epic holds for today's times

Can RCB make up lost ground vs Delhi Capitals?

Can RCB make up lost ground vs Delhi Capitals?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

In charge of a house in complete disorder, Virat Kohli will hope that Royal Challengers Bangalore play in the manner that defines his cricket when they meet Delhi Capitals in the IPL match in Bengaluru on Sunday.

RCB, Royals clash in search for their maiden win

RCB, Royals clash in search for their maiden win

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Both teams have been more than disappointing thus far in the IPL and need a win to revive their respective campaigns.

7 batsmen, 4 bowlers in my All Stars XI

7 batsmen, 4 bowlers in my All Stars XI

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Do you think Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer can do the job for my team?

Ranji Roundup: Gowtham helps Karnataka beat TN

Ranji Roundup: Gowtham helps Karnataka beat TN

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A round-up of final day of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

Kohli, Bumrah turn foes in Bangalore-Mumbai battle

Kohli, Bumrah turn foes in Bangalore-Mumbai battle

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

With Jasprit Bumrah "ready and roaring" after an injury scare, Mumbai Indians will fancy their chances against an erratic Royal Challengers Bangalore when the two star-studded teams square off in the IPL, in Bengaluru, on Thursday. The big sub-plot of the contest will be the world's best ODI batsman -- Virat Kohli -- taking guard against the world's best ODI bowler -- Bumrah -- in a format notorious for its unpredictability.

IPL 2020 All Stars XI

IPL 2020 All Stars XI

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Four openers. Two middle order batsmen. Two leg-spinners. Three fast bowlers. Harish Kotian picks his IPL XI from the league stages.

IPL 2020: Meet Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL 2020: Meet Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

A look at Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL record over the years.

Ranji roundup: Shaw back with a bang; Uthappa hits ton

Ranji roundup: Shaw back with a bang; Uthappa hits ton

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Mumbai opener Prithvi Shaw, who had played his first game in first class cricket after serving a eight-month ban for doping, smashed a quick 66 off 62 balls against Baroda. A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

Ranji semis: Bengal takes firm control; Gujarat fights back

Ranji semis: Bengal takes firm control; Gujarat fights back

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

K L Rahul is still MVPI

K L Rahul is still MVPI

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's 50 Most Valuable Players up to Match 25.

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka thrash Mumbai

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka thrash Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Putting up an all-round show, Karnataka defeated Mumbai by 5 wickets in their Elite Group B Ranji Trophy game in Mumbai on Sunday, inside two-and-half days. This was Mumbai's second consecutive loss at home, following their defeat against Railways.

Noida land scam: 3 IAS officers among 16 suspended

Noida land scam: 3 IAS officers among 16 suspended

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

The IAS officials suspended for their alleged involvement in the 4721-crore-rupee scam are Rakesh Bahadur, Sanjeev Sharan and Ravindra Naik.

Hating Wendy

Hating Wendy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Devdutt Pattanaik responds to the decision by Penguin to withdraw and pulp Wendy Doniger's book The Hindus: An Alternative History.

Can Delhi stop recharged RCB and seal play-off berth?

Can Delhi stop recharged RCB and seal play-off berth?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Delhi's performance at home is woeful, but having registered a win after two consecutive losses at the Kotla, the Shreyas Iyer-led outfit is high on confidence.

Dhoni set to return as CSK aim to seal play-off berth vs RCB

Dhoni set to return as CSK aim to seal play-off berth vs RCB

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni missed the game against SRH due to a stiff back but is likely to be back for Sunday's match against Virat Kohli-led RCB.

Here's what RCB must do to win their first IPL tie

Here's what RCB must do to win their first IPL tie

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

RCB to ring in changes against KKR in search of first win

IPL: Can Kohli's RCB end losing run against Kings XI Punjab?

IPL: Can Kohli's RCB end losing run against Kings XI Punjab?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

RCB have been inconsistent in their first six games in IPL-12, with both their bowling and batting faltering on many occasions.

Ranji: Bengal, Delhi battle for points after rain-hit day

Ranji: Bengal, Delhi battle for points after rain-hit day

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

A summary of Wednesday's play in Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Ranji Roundup: Porel puts Karnataka on mat; Saurashtra on top

Ranji Roundup: Porel puts Karnataka on mat; Saurashtra on top

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

IPL: CSK-RCB to slug it out in battle of biggies

IPL: CSK-RCB to slug it out in battle of biggies

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

It will be a big statement if Virat Kohli's young side could start off with a bang at Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 'spritual home', a task which will be easier said than done.

Cricket Buzz: Vihari, Bawne carry India A to 322/4 vs SAfrica A on opening day

Cricket Buzz: Vihari, Bawne carry India A to 322/4 vs SAfrica A on opening day

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Vihari, who made 54 in the last match, continued with his form and brought India A back on track after they were reduced to 18 for two in 7.1 overs.

Cricket Buzz: India 'A' beat South Africa 'A' by innings and 30 runs

Cricket Buzz: India 'A' beat South Africa 'A' by innings and 30 runs

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Pacer Mohammed Siraj bagged his maiden 10-wicket haul as India 'A' beat South Africa 'A' by a comprehensive innings and 30 runs after stiff resistance from the middle order on the final day of the first 'Test'.

What the Ramayana, Mahabharata tell us

What the Ramayana, Mahabharata tell us

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

'We often assume that Ayodhya is Ram's property and Hastinapur is Yudhishthira's property when, in fact, it is their responsibility.' 'A king exists, as per Hindu philosophy, only to ensure that other people's property is safe,' explains Devdutt Pattanaik.

Would ancient India have supported Section 377?

Would ancient India have supported Section 377?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Devdutt Pattanaik, who has simplified the ancient Indian scriptures for millions of readers, highlights what our scriptures have to say about homosexuals and transgenders.

Ranji Roundup: Unadkat strikes twice; Gujarat in command

Ranji Roundup: Unadkat strikes twice; Gujarat in command

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Friday.

Hazare: Samson hits record-breaking 212; TN toy with MP

Hazare: Samson hits record-breaking 212; TN toy with MP

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Riding on Samson's record-breaking unbeaten 212 off just 129 balls, Kerala posted a mammoth 377/3 on the board and restricted Goa to 153/3 after play was called off due to inclement weather.

Ranji: Majumdar rallies Bengal; Parthiv hoists Gujarat

Ranji: Majumdar rallies Bengal; Parthiv hoists Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

A round-up of Day 1 in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches.

SC asks K'taka speaker to decide on rebel MLAs' resignations

SC asks K'taka speaker to decide on rebel MLAs' resignations

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The 10 rebel MLAs had moved apex court alleging that the Karnataka assembly speaker was not accepting their resignations.