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Kapil backs selectors, says best team picked for WC

Kapil backs selectors, says best team picked for WC

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

There has been a debate on the team selection with some senior players such as Shikhar Dhawan, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal missing the world cup bus. Kapil, however, backed the selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, for the picking the best Indian team for the World Cup.

It's That Man Salt Again!

It's That Man Salt Again!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

With 343 runs (in 8 innings) Phil Salt has the most runs by an overseas player in IPL 2024.

Fear In Alwar: 'BJP Will Change Constitution'

Fear In Alwar: 'BJP Will Change Constitution'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

In India elections are never fought in a straight line. It's fought on many issues, at many levels, with multiple emotions and with a bit of good luck, too. Sheela Bhatt reports from Rajasthan.

Taibu puts Test wicket down to luck

Taibu puts Test wicket down to luck

Rediff.com8 May 2004

Taibu's maiden test wicket started a Sri Lankan slide in which they lost six wickets for 133 runs, four of them to the second new ball.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

Dorival Junior to take over as Brazil coach

Dorival Junior to take over as Brazil coach

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Dorival Junior led Flamengo to the Copa Libertadores title and the Brazilian Cup in 2022 before joining Sao Paulo.

IPL PIX: SKY smashes century as MI ease past SRH

IPL PIX: SKY smashes century as MI ease past SRH

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Suryakumar Yadav smashed an unbeaten century as Mumbai Indians eased past Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets.

You want administration to be paralysed: HC to Kejriwal over textbook crisis

You want administration to be paralysed: HC to Kejriwal over textbook crisis

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The court said the Delhi government was "interested in appropriation of power".

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.

2 India Hockey ex-captains Dilip and Prabodh vie on Odisha's electoral turf

2 India Hockey ex-captains Dilip and Prabodh vie on Odisha's electoral turf

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

While Dilip Tirkey is the ruling Biju Janata Dal candidate for the Sundergarh (ST) Lok Sabha constituency, his junior and former India hockey captain, Prabodh Tirkey is the Congress candidate from the Talsara (ST) assembly segment also in Sundergarh district.

How 1974 Ranji Trophy win shaped Karnataka cricket

How 1974 Ranji Trophy win shaped Karnataka cricket

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

The path found by champions like GR Viswanath, Syed Kirmani, Brijesh Patel, EAS Prasanna and BS Chandrasekhar has only broadened over the years through which several ace cricketers walked through.

Luck and timing crucial to Jadeja's impressive comeback

Luck and timing crucial to Jadeja's impressive comeback

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

'When I was dropped from the team, I think in June-July, I was out for nearly six months. At the start of the Ranji Trophy season I got three matches in Rajkot, and luck also favoured us with the wickets offering turn'

This Dutch cricketer believes they can stun India

This Dutch cricketer believes they can stun India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Teja Nidamanuru believes in their potential to upset India in their final game of the ongoing World Cup.

Gukesh escapes with a draw against Praggnanandhaa

Gukesh escapes with a draw against Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Gukesh Dommaraju played black but managed to hold on for a gutsy draw to split points in the Prague Masters Chess tournament.

Thousands of workers queue up in UP for jobs in Israel

Thousands of workers queue up in UP for jobs in Israel

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

With an urge to get employment, thousands of workers from across the country boarded trains to Lucknow to try their luck in the recruitment drive taking place in Lucknow, to work in war-torned Israel.

PIX: Villa hold Liverpool in a thriller; Barcelona win

PIX: Villa hold Liverpool in a thriller; Barcelona win

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Colombian super-sub Jhon Duran scored two late goals as Aston Villa salvaged a 3-3 home draw with Liverpool.

Djokovic best in history: Rafael Nadal

Djokovic best in history: Rafael Nadal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

With Novak Djokovic having overtaken his impressive haul of most major titles in men's tennis, Rafael Nadal conceded the Serbian is the best player in history.

'Online dating is so much work'

'Online dating is so much work'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

She's a popular, cute-looking vlogger who's written a book about breakups. But what does Shenaz Treasury think about romance? The modern version of right swipe-left swipe love? And a world in which the rule of ishq have changed?

Nehra, not Hardik, built GT legacy? Gill's admission

Nehra, not Hardik, built GT legacy? Gill's admission

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Shubman Gill feels that he will be "doing injustice to himself and his team" if national selection occupies his mind.

Rakesh Roshan: What happened was a terrible accident, not sheer bad luck

Rakesh Roshan: What happened was a terrible accident, not sheer bad luck

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Rakesh Roshan offers token compensation to the deceased firefighter's family.

Prannoy, Sen to lead India's defence in Thomas Cup

Prannoy, Sen to lead India's defence in Thomas Cup

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Sindhu pulls out of Uber Cup

IPL PIX: KKR down SunRisers Hyderabad to storm into final

IPL PIX: KKR down SunRisers Hyderabad to storm into final

Rediff.com21 May 2024

IMAGES from the IPL 2024 Qualifier 1 played between SunRisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders in Ahmedabad, on Tuesday.

Bahubali Wives Charge Up Bihar Contest

Bahubali Wives Charge Up Bihar Contest

Rediff.com8 May 2024

The RJD has fielded six women candidates, some of them are wives of bahubalis.

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Saturday's voting will mark the end to the marathon polling process that began on April 19 month and has already covered 486 Lok Sabha seats in 28 states and Union territories.

'It's Christmas with a cherry on the cake'

'It's Christmas with a cherry on the cake'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'A fair bit of shock and certainly excitement with how it was all unfolding, but nothing I could have ever imagined.'

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

Saurabh puts India 'A' on brink of victory vs England Lions

Saurabh puts India 'A' on brink of victory vs England Lions

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Saurabh Kumar grabs his 22nd five-for as India 'A' close-in on victory over Lions

Soccer PIX: Fulham fight back to beat Arsenal; Spurs stop Bournemouth

Soccer PIX: Fulham fight back to beat Arsenal; Spurs stop Bournemouth

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Fulham fought back from a goal down to claim a 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday when strikes from Raul Jimenez and Bobby De Cordova-Reid foiled Bukayo Saka's early goal.

'Luck is a factor, but you've to play good cricket'

'Luck is a factor, but you've to play good cricket'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

'If you bowl a no ball and get a wicket off that no ball, then there is no one else to blame.'

'Economy Is Not Creating Enough Jobs'

'Economy Is Not Creating Enough Jobs'

Rediff.com27 May 2024

'The policy focus of the government should have been on creating more good quality jobs but that was not their focus.'

Are You A Bollywood Bhakt?

Are You A Bollywood Bhakt?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Then accept Sukanya Verma's challenge to find out how much you know about Hindi movies.

'Difficult For Modi Govt To Win Floor Test'

'Difficult For Modi Govt To Win Floor Test'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

'The longevity of the government is a doubt for me because when the going gets tough, there could a be a point in time where there might be pressure, from within the party or from the allies.'

Mixed luck for Indian players in FIDE Grand Swiss chess tourney

Mixed luck for Indian players in FIDE Grand Swiss chess tourney

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Indian players experienced mixed fortunes in the second round of the FIDE Grand Swiss chess tournament here with two each in the men's and women's sections registering victories.

Rules broken! Why Vinesh competed in two categories?

Rules broken! Why Vinesh competed in two categories?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The ad-hoc committee decided to allow Vinesh to compete in two categories: Bhupender Singh Bajwa

Alia-Ranbir Host Mother's Day Party

Alia-Ranbir Host Mother's Day Party

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Film folk celebrate Mother's Day with white parties and heartfelt notes.

WTA Finals: Kerber seeks reversal of fortunes, Radwanska hoping for luck

WTA Finals: Kerber seeks reversal of fortunes, Radwanska hoping for luck

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Angelique Kerber showed more passion in the media centre than on the court when she crashed out of last year's WTA Finals, the German angered by the format and frustrated by her inability to win the set off an eliminated opponent she needed to advance.

'Mandbuddhi': BJP hits back at Rahul over his 'panauti' remark

'Mandbuddhi': BJP hits back at Rahul over his 'panauti' remark

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

At an election rally in Rajasthan on Tuesday, Gandhi said, "PM means Panauti Modi", insinuating the prime minister's presence at the Ahmedabad stadium during the India-Australia Cricket World Cup final brought bad luck to the home side, which lost the decider.

2nd Test, PIX: Gill century leaves England chasing record target

2nd Test, PIX: Gill century leaves England chasing record target

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and England in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.