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T20 World Cup final: Hotel switch, delayed nets: India leave nothing to chance

T20 World Cup final: Hotel switch, delayed nets: India leave nothing to chance

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Ahead of the T20 World Cup final, the Indian cricket team is leaving no stone unturned, from changing hotels due to perceived bad luck to considering a red soil pitch and planning a grand entertainment show featuring Ricky Martin.

Meet Yuzi Chahal's 'Lady Luck'

Meet Yuzi Chahal's 'Lady Luck'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Yuzvendra Chahal posed with wife Dhanashree Verma along with the World Cup winner's medal

AstroSpeak: Your Predictions For 2026

AstroSpeak: Your Predictions For 2026

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Astrologer Chirag Daruwalla, who is following in the footsteps of his famed astrologer father, the late Bejan Daruwalla, helps you navigate the Naya Saal.

Praggnanandhaa in joint lead after win; Gukesh loses

Praggnanandhaa in joint lead after win; Gukesh loses

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

R Praggnanandhaa scored a fluent victory over Frenchman Alireza Firouzja to claim the joint lead after the seventh round of the Sinquefield Cup.

Will lady luck shine on Nadal?

Will lady luck shine on Nadal?

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Girlfriend Xisca Perello, sister Maria Isabel Nadal and mother Ana Maria Parera help him restore the balance away from the courts.

IPL PHOTOS: Shilpa Shetty's magic fails; lady luck deserts Rajasthan Royals

IPL PHOTOS: Shilpa Shetty's magic fails; lady luck deserts Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com26 May 2014

The IPL match-fixing controversy has hunted Rajasthan Royals and a place in the play-offs would have been soothing. But things were not meant to be. Even lady luck evaded them.

14-year-old bet pays off! Lady luck leaves punter 'Tongue'-tied

14-year-old bet pays off! Lady luck leaves punter 'Tongue'-tied

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

One lucky punter who believed 14 years ago that Josh Tongue would one day play for England and placed a cheeky bet will win 50,000 pounds ($63,000).

With new hq, Congress leaves behind more than an address

With new hq, Congress leaves behind more than an address

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The Indian National Congress, India's oldest political party, is moving from its longtime headquarters at 24 Akbar Road to a new building called Indira Gandhi Bhawan. The move marks the end of an era for the Congress, which has been headquartered at 24 Akbar Road for nearly 50 years.

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa holds World Champion; Gukesh draws

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa holds World Champion; Gukesh draws

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

R Praggnanandhaa navigated his match against the reigning world champion Ding Liren with remarkable ease

The Great Indian Wedding Season

The Great Indian Wedding Season

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

With November 22, 23 and 24 being among the most auspicious dates for marriage this year, hotels across the country are all booked, as are wedding-related ancillary services.

Will 'lady' luck shine on MSD and CSK?

Will 'lady' luck shine on MSD and CSK?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Regarded as the first lady of Indian cricket, Sakshi is seen passionately cheering for her husband's team at IPL matches.

'Lady luck did not smile on Abhinav today'

'Lady luck did not smile on Abhinav today'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Beijing Games gold medallist Abhinav Bindra may have crashed out of the 10m air rifle event at the London Olympics after poor display in the qualifying rounds, but his father, Dr A S Bindra, is not dejected. He said his son fought like a brave sportsman.

Who Batted Best? Kohli Or Buttler? Vote!

Who Batted Best? Kohli Or Buttler? Vote!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Kohli's 113* or Buttler's 100*? Which inning did you prefer?

'Lady luck' fails to smile on India vice-captain Virat Kohli

'Lady luck' fails to smile on India vice-captain Virat Kohli

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Bollywood actress and Virat Kohli's girlfriend Anushka Sharma was spotted at the Sydney Cricket Ground to support her beau in the World Cup semi-final between India and Australia on Thursday.

Chargers hope lady luck shine on them against inconsistent KKR

Chargers hope lady luck shine on them against inconsistent KKR

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

The bottom-placed Deccan Chargers will continue their quest for an elusive victory when they take on an inconsistent Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League match on Sunday.

Turning Point: Dropped Catches Cost Royals

Turning Point: Dropped Catches Cost Royals

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Both Punjab Kings openers were handed lifelines by the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on Wednesday.

Kohli-Faf Blitz, Siraj Decimate SRH

Kohli-Faf Blitz, Siraj Decimate SRH

Rediff.com19 May 2023

RCB conceded 26 runs off the final three overs, severely hampering SRH's scoring rate.

Asif hoping for lady luck as he is set to marry

Asif hoping for lady luck as he is set to marry

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Suspended Pakistan speedster Muhammad Asif is hoping that his marriage with Sana Hilal on Thursday will change his life and bring him luck and success.

Why Is Ojasvi Sharma So Popular?

Why Is Ojasvi Sharma So Popular?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The beauty queen was crowned Miss Popular Choice at Miss Diva 2022.

What Anil Kapoor Finds VERY VERY TOUGH

What Anil Kapoor Finds VERY VERY TOUGH

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'I want to keep experimenting.' 'That's what I have done all my life, in my entire career.'

Rain threat looms as India-Pak set for T20 WC showdown

Rain threat looms as India-Pak set for T20 WC showdown

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Thousands of fans from both countries have crisscrossed the globe to watch their team in action and trust rival captains Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam to tell you this is another 'match' for them, but all the 22 players and reserves know that this is 'The Match'.

Star Performer: Dhawan's match winning 101

Star Performer: Dhawan's match winning 101

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Dhawan took control of the proceedings with a flurry of boundaries to keep the scoreboard ticking.

Ravindra Jadeja gets engaged!

Ravindra Jadeja gets engaged!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja got engaged to a Rajkot-based mechanical engineer, Reeva Solanki, in a private ceremony on Friday.

From Anushka to Sakshi... What Indian cricket's WAGs are up to in UK

From Anushka to Sakshi... What Indian cricket's WAGs are up to in UK

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

How Anushka Sharma and Sakshi Singh Dhoni are spending their time in UK, while their husbands are busy playing cricket.

It was sheer emotion and drama, says Dravid

It was sheer emotion and drama, says Dravid

Rediff.com26 May 2014

There were contradictory emotions at the Wankhede on Sunday. Rajasthan Royals' mentor Rahul Dravid wore a dejected look as he explained how his bowlers failed to execute plans in the exhilarating Indian Premier League contest against Mumbai Indians.

Tahir blames bad luck for Delhi Daredevils' woes

Tahir blames bad luck for Delhi Daredevils' woes

Rediff.com20 May 2014

South African leg-spinner Imran Tahir says it was not lack of effort that has spelt doom for Delhi Daredevils in this IPL edition but, simply, lady luck was not smiling on them.

Gujarat/Himachal's 2024 Message For Modi

Gujarat/Himachal's 2024 Message For Modi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The message for 2024 is that the man on the street is not going to be euphoric if the G-20 crowns Modi as king-emperor for 2023, or if India sends its first man to space just ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Even a 'temple consecration' in Ayodhya, or a Uniform Civil Code, or both of them together, may not have enough electoral purchase if fuel and commodity prices are not rolled back, and money-in-the-pocket does not fatten, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

PIX: Anushka Sharma steals the show in RCB-CSK thriller

PIX: Anushka Sharma steals the show in RCB-CSK thriller

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Anushka Sharma is fast becoming a regular at the Indian Premier League match on Wednesday.

The 10 UNLUCKIEST people you'll ever hear of!

The 10 UNLUCKIEST people you'll ever hear of!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

Do you consider yourself unlucky? The next time you find yourself complaining about how Lady Luck is never on your side, consider the lives of these ten individuals.

'I got a tough draw, otherwise gold was certain'

'I got a tough draw, otherwise gold was certain'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2012

Olympics bronze medal-winning Indian Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt feels if not for a tough draw he could have returned home with a gold medal from the just-concluded London Games.

Boxing Day Test: Toss to play vital role, says curator

Boxing Day Test: Toss to play vital role, says curator

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni would be sincerely hoping for the lady luck to smile on him when he walks with his Australian counterpart Michael Clarke for the toss on the opening day of the first cricket Test, in Melbourne, on December 26.

India thrash Turkmenistan 3-0, end AFC U-19 campaign on high

India thrash Turkmenistan 3-0, end AFC U-19 campaign on high

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Skipper Amarjit Singh opened the scoring in the 74th minute, Abhishek Halder doubled the lead in the 80th and Edmund completed the tally with a strike in the 92nd as India dominated the proceedings for the better part of the game.

My objective is winning back the India cap: Tiwary

My objective is winning back the India cap: Tiwary

Rediff.com25 May 2011

In a freewheeling interview, Manoj Tiwary discusses with Senior Associate Editor Harish Kotian his recent good run in the IPL and how he plans to comeback to the Indian team.

Mike Hussey set for shock WC return!

Mike Hussey set for shock WC return!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Rediff.com has learnt that Hussey could be sent in as a replacement player for the injured Doug Bollinger, who is set to return home with a left ankle injury.

Toss will be crucial factor again: Dhoni

Toss will be crucial factor again: Dhoni

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni hasn't been lucky with the coin of late and there are times when the spin of the coin does have a telling impact on the match.

Behold! The Kingfisher Calendar 2021

Behold! The Kingfisher Calendar 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Shot in Kerala during the pandemic, the Kingfisher Calendar 2021 introduces five new faces: Gehna Mahiarya, Krithika Babu, Adline Castelino, Sumita Bhandari and Anukreethy Vas.

How to become a crorepati? It's easy

How to become a crorepati? It's easy

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Becoming a crorepati by saving and investing smartly is easier -- but it requires discipline and patience -- than waiting for Lady Luck to smile on you.

It is all about state of mind: Owais Shah

It is all about state of mind: Owais Shah

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

England and Middlesex middle-order batsman Owais Shah has vowed to stay with his carefree attitude for the rest of the Champions Trophy tournament.

Force India to start 15th and 16th

Force India to start 15th and 16th

Rediff.com28 Mar 2009

Force India's second qualifying goal didn't materialise but lady luck smiled on them and Giancarlo Fisichella will start 15th while his teammate Adrian Sutil 16th after the Toyota cars were pushed to the back of the grid for Sunday's Australian Grand Prix for breaking technical rules.

Anand out of title contention in Mainz

Anand out of title contention in Mainz

Rediff.com2 Aug 2009

World Champion Viswanathan Anand has bowed out of contention for a top place in the Grenkeleasing World Rapid Chess championship after being eliminated in the preliminary round.