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Kohli figurine to grace Madame Tussauds

Kohli figurine to grace Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Kohli will join the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, Cristiano Ronaldo whose statues are featured in the popular and interactive sports zone of the famous wax museum.

New Sports magazine launched

New Sports magazine launched

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

The newly-launched All Sports Magazine promises to provide innovative coverage and analysis of both international and Indian sport.

Check out the Tests that ended on Day 2

Check out the Tests that ended on Day 2

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The last time India won a Test inside two days was in 2018, beating Afghanistan in Bengaluru.

'Never met a more enthusiastic captain than Kohli'

'Never met a more enthusiastic captain than Kohli'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'Dhoni knew how to get the best out of people.'

I'm not an all-rounder: Harbhajan

I'm not an all-rounder: Harbhajan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Monday said he may not be a dud with the bat anymore but he is not an all-rounder either.

Yet another milestone for Harbhajan

Yet another milestone for Harbhajan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Harbhajan Singh surpasses Wasim Akram's Test scalps to climb to 9th in list.

Should Kohli step down as Test captain?

Should Kohli step down as Test captain?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Of course, Kohli could remain captain in ODIs, in which his performances are still top drawer, but another Test captain could help him recover form, recommends Suhit K Sen.

'Kallis is a selfish cricketer'

'Kallis is a selfish cricketer'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

He may boast of the best statistics among all-rounders but former players refuse to place South Africa's Jacques Kallis in the league of extraordinary gentlemen featuring the likes of India's Kapil Dev, West Indies' Sir Gary Sobers, Pakistan's Imran Khan or England's Ian Botham. Kallis is a "selfish cricketer", feels Keith Stackpole, who scored seven centuries in 43 Tests as an opener.

Perth Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Perth Test, Day 4: Interesting numbers

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Mohammed Shami set two records on day 4 of the Perth Test, says Rajneesh Gupta.

If they don't want, don't cover IPL: Kapil

If they don't want, don't cover IPL: Kapil

Rediff.com5 Apr 2008

Former India captain Kapil Dev hinted that the fourth estate should not cover the Board of Control for Cricket in India's multi-million dollar venture if curbs on accreditation norms for the media are not lifted.

BCCI said close ICL, then talk: Kapil

BCCI said close ICL, then talk: Kapil

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Indian Cricket League chief Kapil Dev said there was hardly meeting with the BCCI as they were told to shut down the ICL and they only talks would be held.

Bollywood's Cricket Movies

Bollywood's Cricket Movies

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

How well do Cricket movies fare at the box office?

Edelweiss 20s Challenge from March 9

Edelweiss 20s Challenge from March 9

Rediff.com5 Mar 2008

The Indian Cricket League on Wednesday named Edelweiss Capital Limited as the title sponsor for its upcoming tournament. The Twenty20 tournament will be called 'Edelweiss 20s Challenge'.

Budget 2008-09 has given peanuts for sports: Kapil

Budget 2008-09 has given peanuts for sports: Kapil

Rediff.com1 Mar 2008

"When you (P Chidambaram) have given so much to others, including the farmers, why not sportspersons... and then how can you expect our sportspersons to win medals at the Olympics or put up good performance at other events," the former cricket captain told reporters in Chandigarh.

Kohli turns nostalgic after DDCA unveils a stand in his name

Kohli turns nostalgic after DDCA unveils a stand in his name

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The Delhi batsman recently became the most successful India captain in Test cricket, surpassing Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Stats: India vs Sri Lanka, Adelaide ODI

Stats: India vs Sri Lanka, Adelaide ODI

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Statistical highlights of the one-day cricket tri-series match between India and Sri Lanka in Adelaide on Tuesday.

India's series wins away from the sub-continent

India's series wins away from the sub-continent

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

The 1-0 win against New Zealand is India's only eighth series win away from the sub-continent.

How Chirag Patil got to play his dad in '83

How Chirag Patil got to play his dad in '83

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'Ranveer Singh is on a different level, he is a super human.' 'The kind of energy, the kind of seriousness and dedication he has towards his work, it is just phenomenal.'

Numbers game - 2nd Test, Day 4

Numbers game - 2nd Test, Day 4

Rediff.com29 Mar 2009

The six off Iain O'Brien was 50th for Sachin Tendulkar in Test cricket. He became the fourth Indian after Virender Sehwag (65), Kapil Dev (61) and Sourav Ganguly (57) to do so.

Stats: Dhawan-Rahul partnership steady India's ship

Stats: Dhawan-Rahul partnership steady India's ship

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Statistical highlights on Day four of the opening cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata on Sunday.

Stats: India v Aus, 2nd Test, Day 3

Stats: India v Aus, 2nd Test, Day 3

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Sachin Tendulkar (154 not out) registered his 38th century, extending his world record. It was his eighth against Australia, equal to the Indian record held by Sunil Gavaskar.

Fastest Test hundreds against Sri Lanka

Fastest Test hundreds against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

Virender Sehwag smashed a brilliant 128, but the loss of four quick wickets saw India end Day 1 on 214 for 4, in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

1983 triumph inspired me to play cricket: Sachin

1983 triumph inspired me to play cricket: Sachin

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

Had India not won the 1983 cricket Cup World, the game may have missed Sachin Tendulkar, the batting maestro has revealed.

I'll back in the Indian team soon: Irfan

I'll back in the Indian team soon: Irfan

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

After a good showing with bat and ball, Baroda pacer Irfan Pathan is confident of returning to the Indian team soon.

Greg, Jones to do ICL commentary

Greg, Jones to do ICL commentary

Rediff.com24 Nov 2007

The Indian Cricket League (ICL) has roped in six former cricketers -- including Tony Greig and Dean Jones -- as commentators for the rebel Twenty20 tournament starting November 30 in Panchkula

Numbers to Note

Numbers to Note

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

Highlights of the final day's play in the second Test between India and England, which ended in a tame draw in Mohali on Tuesday.

Sports academy with a difference

Sports academy with a difference

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

Neo International Sports Academy aims to provide complete sporting solutions from training to management to event execution and infrastructure consultation.

Mohanlal to become a Lt Colonel

Mohanlal to become a Lt Colonel

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

Mohanlal will be the first actor in the country to have got such a prestigious title from the army. The only other celebrity to get this title is former cricket captain Kapil Dev.

Cairns, Astle join Indian Cricket League

Cairns, Astle join Indian Cricket League

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

The Kiwis are among 18 more players who signed up with the rebel league.

Prabhakar to help Delhi bowlers

Prabhakar to help Delhi bowlers

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

The former all-rounder was roped in as a senior bowling consultant for the Delhi Ranji Trophy team.

BCCI gave me a raw deal: Prasanna

BCCI gave me a raw deal: Prasanna

Rediff.com26 Aug 2007

Legendary off-spinner Erapalli Prasanna said he joined the ICL as he has been assured a big role in developing slow bowlers.

BCCI hikes domestic match fees

BCCI hikes domestic match fees

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

The match fees of the Ranji Trophy players would be increased to Rs 35,000 per day.

Kapil sacked as NCA Chairman

Kapil sacked as NCA Chairman

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

NCA vice-Chairman Ajay Shirke has been appointed acting chairman.

ICL announce World series

ICL announce World series

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

Three teams -- ICL India, ICL Pakistan and ICL World -- will play the 'ICL 20s World Series 2008', in Hyderabad from April 9 to 15. The tournament will have seven matches, with each team playing against each other twice, followed by the final.

'Pant can't be compared with Dhoni'

'Pant can't be compared with Dhoni'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Rishabh Pant is a talented cricketer but he shouldn't be compared with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, believes India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev.

Don't treat ICL players as rebels: Kapil

Don't treat ICL players as rebels: Kapil

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

Hitting out at BCCI for ostracising those associated with the Indian Cricket League, former India captain Kapil Dev on Wednesday said if the Board had the good of the game at heart, it should stop branding them as "rebels."

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

What is particularly worrying is that the vast majority will not have access to testing or even to proper treatment. These cases could have been avoided if the government had shown the political will to do so, observes Rashme Sehgal.

'Human lives more important': Juna akhara exits Kumbh Mela

'Human lives more important': Juna akhara exits Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The Juna Akhara, one of the largest sects of seers in the country, announced the end of its participation in the Kumbh Mela on Saturday, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal that participation in the ongoing gathering in Haridwar be kept symbolic in view of the surge in coronavirus cases.

One of India's finest wins: Sidhu

One of India's finest wins: Sidhu

Rediff.com5 Mar 2008

'The best among all,' says the former opener and BJP MP, 'was India's win over the Australians in the recent third Test against Australia in Perth, as it came on Australian soil.'

Kapil files affidavit against BCCI

Kapil files affidavit against BCCI

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

The former India captain claimed that ill-treatment is being meted out by the BCCI to players who have joined the rebel ICL.