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Rajat Patidar's dream debut steals the spotlight

Rajat Patidar's dream debut steals the spotlight

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Patidar looked assured in his 72-ball 32 and one of his three boundaries came via a reverse sweep.

The Stars Come Down On OTT This Week

The Stars Come Down On OTT This Week

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Dhanush, Mahesh Babu, Sushmita Sen, Bhumi Pednekar, it's a star studded show on OTT this week.

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'I tell those in their 20s that age is on their side and they should start exercising early.' 'Just like investing in good stocks, if they start early, they will get the multiplier effects of being healthy, fit and strong later in life.'

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.

Ben Stokes-led England call up uncapped spin duo for India Test series

Ben Stokes-led England call up uncapped spin duo for India Test series

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

England on Monday named four specialist spinners, including the uncapped duo of Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir, in the 16-member squad for next month's five-Test series in India.

New faces in Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

New faces in Pakistan squad for Australia Tests

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Saim Ayub and Khurram Shahzad received their debut call-ups to Pakistan's squad for the three-match Test series against Australia.

Indebted to MS Dhoni for the rest of my life: Ashwin

Indebted to MS Dhoni for the rest of my life: Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a master of out of the box strategies, flung the new ball to R Ashwin in the IPL 2011 final against Royal Challengers Bangalore and the then rookie off-spinner made an impact in the fourth ball itself, dismissing an in-form Chris Gayle.

Gavaskar urges BCCI to make Ranji Trophy more lucrative to avoid pull-outs

Gavaskar urges BCCI to make Ranji Trophy more lucrative to avoid pull-outs

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Gavaskar also urged the BCCI to have a look at the scheduling of the Ranji Trophy, which ran from a little over two months from January 5 to March 14 this year.

'Sarfaraz Khan showed a lot of courage to play'

'Sarfaraz Khan showed a lot of courage to play'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

England assistant coach Paul Collingwood on Thursday heaped praise on debutant Sarfaraz Khan, whose aggressive 62 allowed India to score 326 for five on day one of the third Test.

'India should look at another wicket-keeper'

'India should look at another wicket-keeper'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'India will start looking at K S Bharat whether his 'keeping is that good we can afford to have somebody who is not contributing as much with the bat.'

Sreesanth escaped due to vacuum of law: Former Delhi CP Neeraj Kumar

Sreesanth escaped due to vacuum of law: Former Delhi CP Neeraj Kumar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Stakeholders have shown a distinct lack of seriousness in bringing a law against corruption in Indian sports, a reason why someone like tainted former pacer S Sreesanth got away despite strong evidence of spot-fixing against him in the 2013 IPL, former Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar has said.

Ranji legend Amol Muzumdar is coach of Indian women's team

Ranji legend Amol Muzumdar is coach of Indian women's team

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'This is a huge responsibility and I look forward to working closely with talented players and providing them with the right preparation and guidance to excel.'

Can Padikkal Fill The Rahul Void?

Can Padikkal Fill The Rahul Void?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Scoring a career-best 193 in the season opener against Punjab, Padikkal has been a prolific run-scorer, amassing 556 runs in six innings at an average of 92.66. His newfound consistency includes three centuries, showcasing his ability to bounce back from adversity.

Ranji: If boys keep playing like this, there will be lot of injuries: Shardul

Ranji: If boys keep playing like this, there will be lot of injuries: Shardul

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

India and Mumbai all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Sunday said that the BCCI will have to relook next year's Ranji Trophy schedule as playing 10 matches with just three-day gaps between games could lead to injuries to players.

'VinFast has committed $500 million to Tamil Nadu'

'VinFast has committed $500 million to Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'Our objective is to reach a localisation rate of 50% in the span of five years.'

An Evening With A Cricket Legend

An Evening With A Cricket Legend

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

An illuminating conversation with Chandu Borde, 90, one of India's finest cricketers in the 1960s.

Udupi girls who filmed classmate in washroom get bail

Udupi girls who filmed classmate in washroom get bail

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

A case against the three students and the college management was registered by Malpe police on July 25.

Can Shaheen Afridi spoil Warner's farewell Test series?

Can Shaheen Afridi spoil Warner's farewell Test series?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Afridi stated that the team is looking to spoil Warner's farewell series

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai set up TN semis; Vidarbha vs MP

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai set up TN semis; Vidarbha vs MP

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Mumbai's slender first-innings lead against Baroda propelled them into the semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy.

Don't understand selection committee these days, says baffled DK

Don't understand selection committee these days, says baffled DK

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Following the announcement of the South Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, a disappointed Dinesh Karthik questioned the selection committee.

Ranji Trophy Final: All-round Shardul helps Mumbai claw back

Ranji Trophy Final: All-round Shardul helps Mumbai claw back

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

IMAGES from the Ranji Trophy final played between Mumbai and Vidarbha at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

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.

Trinidad Test: Will India Rest Kohli/Rahane?

Trinidad Test: Will India Rest Kohli/Rahane?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against the West Indies?

Visa woes to Rohit's scalp: Bashir's spectacular debut

Visa woes to Rohit's scalp: Bashir's spectacular debut

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Always knew I would get Indian visa, getting Rohit as my first wicket is incredible: Shoaib Bashir

Dhruv Jurel picked for England Tests; Shami, Kishan out

Dhruv Jurel picked for England Tests; Shami, Kishan out

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Axar Patel made an expected comeback to the side for the first two Tests against England.

Khawaja expects players to be picked on class, not form

Khawaja expects players to be picked on class, not form

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Khawaja said his next opening partner shouldn't be picked on the basis of how many runs he had scored at the first-class level.

K L Rahul ruled out of third Test; Sarfaraz set for debut

K L Rahul ruled out of third Test; Sarfaraz set for debut

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

K L Rahul has ruled out of the third Test against England, starting in Rajkot on Thursday, after failing to recover fully from his injury.

Ashwin's 100 Tests, In Numbers

Ashwin's 100 Tests, In Numbers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Ashwin is the only Indian to score a century and bag a five-wicket in a single Test. He has achieved this feat on three occasions.

BJP's 'nefarious designs' to topple govt shows...: Himachal CM

BJP's 'nefarious designs' to topple govt shows...: Himachal CM

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Sukhu said that he was a warrior and will fight till his last to ensure the welfare of the state and its people.

1st 'Test': India 'A' bowlers struggle as SA 'A' score 298/5

1st 'Test': India 'A' bowlers struggle as SA 'A' score 298/5

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

None of the Indian pacers made an impression on a surface where one needed to bend his back to get the extra bounce.

'Ban players who don't play Ranji Trophy'

'Ban players who don't play Ranji Trophy'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

A state association official said Ranji Trophy runs the risk of 'a slow death if it was not made mandatory for top players to compete'.

Centurion Test: Rahul may play as keeper

Centurion Test: Rahul may play as keeper

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

K L Rahul might be asked to keep wickets to bolster the batting.

Boycott slams team: 'Sayonara Jimmy, Thank You for the memories'

Boycott slams team: 'Sayonara Jimmy, Thank You for the memories'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Boycott said that Anderson deserves all the adulation but owing to his age, he is being used too less.

India call up Avesh for second Test against SA

India call up Avesh for second Test against SA

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Shami had been picked in the initial squad for the two Tests, but was forced to withdraw due to fitness issues.

PHOTOS: Spinners take India to brink of victory in Ranchi

PHOTOS: Spinners take India to brink of victory in Ranchi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Chasing 192 for a victory that would fetch them an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series, India cruised to 40 for no loss at stumps on day three.

Ranji: Badoni hits century; Saxena destroys Bengal

Ranji: Badoni hits century; Saxena destroys Bengal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Roundup of Ranji Trophy matched played on Sunday

Will Robin Minz Be The Next M S Dhoni?

Will Robin Minz Be The Next M S Dhoni?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Minz is called a 'left-handed Kieron Pollard' on the domestic circuit for his ability to hit big sixes. He boasts of a strike rate in excess of 140.

All I wanted was to play international cricket in front of my father: Sarfaraz

All I wanted was to play international cricket in front of my father: Sarfaraz

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

All that Sarfaraz Khan wanted since the beginning of his cricket journey as a six-year-old was to become an international player in front of his father.

Pak coach keeps faith in his talented bunch

Pak coach keeps faith in his talented bunch

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Without bigger contributions from their senior players -- Masood and Babar Azam among them -- Pakistan may struggle to prevent the losing streak from stretching to 16 in Melbourne, for all of Hafeez's fighting words.

Ishan Kishan fiasco: Will BCCI make 3-4 Ranji games mandatory for IPL participation?

Ishan Kishan fiasco: Will BCCI make 3-4 Ranji games mandatory for IPL participation?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Jharkhand keeper-batter Ishan Kishan's reluctance to play first-class cricket and focus only on the IPL could prompt the BCCI to make a minimum number of Ranji Trophy games mandatory for players in order to be eligible for the cash-rich league's lucrative auction pool.