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Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket's Real Master

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

When he ended his Test career, he held the following Test records: Most Tests (125). Most consecutive Tests (106). Most runs (10,122). Most hundreds (34). Most scores of 50 or more (79). Most hundred partnerships (58).

Too noisy! Kate Moss' 40th birthday bash upsets fellow diners

Too noisy! Kate Moss' 40th birthday bash upsets fellow diners

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

The supermodel and her friends seem to have ticked off the other clients at the posh Mayfair establishment in London. This and more news from the world of fashion and glamour!

EC probes complaints of poll code violation by Modi amid attack from Opposition

EC probes complaints of poll code violation by Modi amid attack from Opposition

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The prime minister had violated the model code of conduct by holding a 'roadshow' after voting in the Gujarat assembly polls, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala alleged.

Here's a lesson Shakib has learnt after ban

Here's a lesson Shakib has learnt after ban

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Shakib Al Hasan was in sublime touch with the bat before the ban brought him down. Shakib expects himself to pick up again from where he left off.

There's a time to speak, time to remain quiet: CEC on Lavasa

There's a time to speak, time to remain quiet: CEC on Lavasa

Rediff.com29 May 2019

I had said that eloquence of silence is always difficult but far more desirable to see the election process through instead of creating ill-timed controversies.

Cricket in line to be included in 2028 LA Olympics

Cricket in line to be included in 2028 LA Olympics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Cricket could be part of the 2028 Olympics as the International Cricket Council is working towards getting the sport included in the roster for the Los Angeles Games.

IAF's 'Bahadur' MiG 27 to fly one last time on Friday

IAF's 'Bahadur' MiG 27 to fly one last time on Friday

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The swing-wing fighter has been the backbone of ground-attack fleet of the Air Force for several decades

Cricket Buzz: Women cricketers to get Lord's recognition

Cricket Buzz: Women cricketers to get Lord's recognition

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'This is a landmark moment for Lord's, with women's cricket now documented in the dressing rooms for the first time.'

Political disinformation on gas pricing regrettable: RIL

Political disinformation on gas pricing regrettable: RIL

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

In its third video uploaded on YouTube, RIL said the Cabinet had decided on June 27, 2013, to revise natural gas prices for public and private producers from April 1 and notified the decision on January 10, about two months before the schedule for general elections was announced on March 5.

EC orders Eros Now to take down web series on Modi

EC orders Eros Now to take down web series on Modi

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

The poll panel has cited its April 10 order, banning a biopic on Modi, to place a similar bar on the web series.

'Free ball' for bowlers: Check out Ashwin's suggestion

'Free ball' for bowlers: Check out Ashwin's suggestion

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Ravichandran Ashwin came up with an unique suggestion to stop batsmen from leaving their crease early, by awarding a 'free ball' for bowlers similar to the 'free hit' delivery which is given to batsmen when the bowlers overstep.

Why some Bengal industrialists are avoiding Modi

Why some Bengal industrialists are avoiding Modi

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Industrialists were reportedly in two minds about attending Modi's address lest it should draw the ire of the Mamata Banerjee-led government

SC pulls up EC over Mayawati, Adityanath's speeches

SC pulls up EC over Mayawati, Adityanath's speeches

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

During the hearing, the bench asked the counsel for EC as to what action they have taken against Mayawati and Yogi Adityanath for alleged hate speeches.

Police firing in Jharkhand, 4 killed

Police firing in Jharkhand, 4 killed

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

EC bans Modi biopic till end of polls

EC bans Modi biopic till end of polls

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The polling body said any such film that subserves purpose of any political entity or individual should not be displayed in the electronic media.

RBI blames inflation for high interest rates

RBI blames inflation for high interest rates

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Since taking over at RBI on September 4, Governor Raghuram Rajan has twice hiked the repo rate -- at which the central bank lends to banks -- to 7.75 per cent, seeking to tame inflation.

Cricket commentator Martin-Jenkins dead

Cricket commentator Martin-Jenkins dead

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

Christopher Martin-Jenkins, cricket commentator and former president of the MCC, has died of cancer aged 67.

Bangladesh 'reluctant' to play Tests in Pakistan, says PCB

Bangladesh 'reluctant' to play Tests in Pakistan, says PCB

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Bangladesh are "slightly reluctant" to play a Test series in Pakistan and have offered only to tour the country for three Twenty20 internationals next month, the Pakistan Cricket Board said. Bangladesh were due to arrive in January for three T20s and two Tests and the PCB is hopeful the full tour would go ahead given that Sri Lanka had returned to the country for the Test series.

Former India-England captains honoured on centenary Test

Former India-England captains honoured on centenary Test

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

The mark the occasion of the hundredth Test match between India and England, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) played host to a string of legendary cricketers including Ian Botham, Sunil Gavaskar, Sourav Ganguly among others.

FDI in retail would have limited impact: Rangarajan

FDI in retail would have limited impact: Rangarajan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

FDI in retail would have a limited impact on small retailers, Chairman of PM's Economic Advisory Council C Rangarajan said.

Senior Maoist leader held in Assam

Senior Maoist leader held in Assam

Rediff.com9 May 2013

A senior Maoist leader identified as Anukul Chandra Naskar alias Pareshji, who is also a politburo member of the CPI (Maoist), was arrested by a joint team of the Andhra Pradesh Police and Assam Police.

Name India-England series after Pataudi: Sharmila

Name India-England series after Pataudi: Sharmila

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Actress Sharmila Tagore has written to Board of Control for Cricket in India president N Srinivasan expressing displeasure over the Board's reluctance to officially name the upcoming India-England series after her late husband, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi.

Sangakkara, Jason Gillespie in self-quarantine after returning from UK

Sangakkara, Jason Gillespie in self-quarantine after returning from UK

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara and former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie are currently in self-quarantine, following the government's guidelines for those recently returning from Europe, which has now become the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic.

ICC pays tribute to Martin-Jenkins

ICC pays tribute to Martin-Jenkins

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

The International Cricket Council mourned the passing of cricket commentator and former president of the MCC Christopher Martin-Jenkins, who died of cancer at the age of 67 on Tuesday.

BCCI is pre-occupied with money and T20: Greig

BCCI is pre-occupied with money and T20: Greig

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Former England captain Tony Greig has slammed the BCCI for sacrificing the spirit of the game for financial gains by promoting Twenty20 cricket instead of Test matches and for opposing the universal application of the controversial Decision Review System.

Armed forces launch Op CO-JEET to fight Covid in India

Armed forces launch Op CO-JEET to fight Covid in India

Rediff.com3 May 2021

"Under the CO-JEET" plan, personnel of the three wings of the armed forces -- the Army, the Indian Air Force and the Navy -- have been pressed into service to help restore oxygen supply chains, set up COVID beds and provide help to the civilian administration in its fight to control the pandemic," said the Lt General, whose post of deputy chief integrated defence staff (medical) comes under the Chief of Defence Staff.

EC revokes Kamal Nath as Cong's star campaigner

EC revokes Kamal Nath as Cong's star campaigner

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Nath has been reprimanded for repeated violations of the model code while campaigning for the bypolls in 28 assembly constituencies in the state.

BJP moves EC to ask govt to stop making key appointments

BJP moves EC to ask govt to stop making key appointments

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday moved the Election Commission seeking directions from it to stop the government from making key appointments including those of the Army Chief and the Lokpal when the poll process is on.

Sports Shorts: Sailor Upamanyu Dutta clinches bronze in Asian regatta

Sports Shorts: Sailor Upamanyu Dutta clinches bronze in Asian regatta

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

ICC considering crackdown on bat size

ICC considering crackdown on bat size

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering a limit on bat size less than two weeks before the 2015 World Cup beginning February 14 in Australia and New Zealand.

PICS: Sexy supermodels you'll be seeing at the Olympics!

PICS: Sexy supermodels you'll be seeing at the Olympics!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

The UK's catwalk queens are going to be part of a fashion extravaganza at the closing ceremony of the London Olympics on August 12. Here's who you can expect to see!

MCG gets official ICC warning for 'poor' pitch

MCG gets official ICC warning for 'poor' pitch

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has received an official warning after the pitch for the fourth Ashes Test was rated 'poor' by the International Cricket Council (ICC) earlier this month.

Big B, Salman to light up IPL-V opening ceremony

Big B, Salman to light up IPL-V opening ceremony

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra are set to be a part of the Indian Premier League's opening ceremony to be held at YMCA College of Physical Education on April 3 in Chennai.

Royals take confidence from Buttler's form

Royals take confidence from Buttler's form

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Rajasthan Royals have moved on from the Jos Buttler 'Mankading' incident and the focus is strictly on winning their next IPL encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on Friday, says seamer Jaydev Unadkat.

Watch: When a cricket match took ugly turn

Watch: When a cricket match took ugly turn

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

A cricket match in country Australia turned ugly with a batsman shoulder-barging a celebrating bowler, knocking him over and sparking an onfield clash.

Pandya's dismissal off no-ball triggers confusion

Pandya's dismissal off no-ball triggers confusion

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

A no-ball triggered confusion in the second India-Australia ODI in Kolkata on Thursday, after the visiting side claimed Hardik Pandya's wicket in a dead ball situation. The appeal was turned down by the on-field umpires.

After violent clash, China claims sovereignty over Galwan Valley

After violent clash, China claims sovereignty over Galwan Valley

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

While the de-escalation process was underway, a violent face-off took place on Monday night between Indian and Chinese troops leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers.

Bangladesh cricket chief Ahmed passes away

Bangladesh cricket chief Ahmed passes away

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Bangladesh Cricket Board chief executive officer Manzur Ahmed has died of a cardiac arrest, his family and the board confirmed on Tuesday. He was 57.

CAG report flagging ammo shortage factually wrong: Sitharaman

CAG report flagging ammo shortage factually wrong: Sitharaman

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

The CAG, in its report tabled in Parliament recently, had stated that the defence forces had ammunition that could last for 20 days in the event of a war, instead of the minimum requirement of 40 days.

Tendulkar bats for bowler-friendly wickets

Tendulkar bats for bowler-friendly wickets

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Cricket pitches need to be more bowler-friendly if the rising imbalance between bat and ball is to be addressed, Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar has said.