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How many Indians have scored a World Cup century?

How many Indians have scored a World Cup century?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the India team from the World Cups.

Stars mourn Azhar's son's demise

Stars mourn Azhar's son's demise

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Azharuddin's son in very critical condition

Azharuddin's son in very critical condition

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

The condition of Ayazuddin, son of former Indian cricket captain and Moradabad Member of Parliament Mohammad Azharuddin, who was grievously injured in a mishap in Hyderabad, continues to be "very critical" for the second day on Monday. According to a medical bulletin issued by Apollo Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment, "The patient (Ayazuddin) continues to be in a very critical condition and is currently on a ventilator. He has multi-organ failure".

Keep Ashwin, Kuldeep in Test XI, go with 3-2 bowling combination: Azhar

Keep Ashwin, Kuldeep in Test XI, go with 3-2 bowling combination: Azhar

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

'The only chance England will have is, if they give green tops, but if they give green tops they will also struggle, because we also have very good swing bowlers'

Mulayam Singh, Azharuddin detained in UP

Mulayam Singh, Azharuddin detained in UP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Congress MP Mohammad Azharuddin were on Thursday detained by Uttar Pradesh police while they were on their way to a violence-hit village in Moradabad where restrictions are in force.

Slumdog kid's home is broken down

Slumdog kid's home is broken down

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Mohammad Azharuddin's house at the Garib Nagar area of Bandra, was broken down early this morning.

Was something amiss in the 1996 WC SF? The turning points

Was something amiss in the 1996 WC SF? The turning points

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Former India batsman Vinod Kambli has raised suspicion on the 1996 World Cup semi-final between India and Sri Lanka, saying he found 'something amiss' in the game.

Kambli's googly puts Congress and cricket on back foot

Kambli's googly puts Congress and cricket on back foot

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

A free for all has broken out within the government, between the government and the Congress, between the Congress and the Opposition as well as within the sports (read cricket) fraternity over the charge made by former cricketer Vinod Kambli that the 1996 World Cup semi-final against Sri Lanka was fixed.

Dhoni not an intelligent Test captain, says Azhar

Dhoni not an intelligent Test captain, says Azhar

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin feels that current skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni lacks 'a bit of intelligence' when it comes to leading the side in Test cricket and there should be different captains for all three formats of the game.

Kaneria's remark shows real face of Pakistan: Gambhir

Kaneria's remark shows real face of Pakistan: Gambhir

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The former India opener said Kaneria has played 60-55 Tests for his country. If despite that he's being made to face such torture, "this is really shameful".

Numbers Game: K L Rahul joins legends with career-best 158

Numbers Game: K L Rahul joins legends with career-best 158

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Opener KL Rahul's career-best 158 has put India in the driver's seat in the second Test against West Indies at Kingston, Jamaica. The visitors reached a comfortable 358 for on day 2 and lead by a convincing 162 runs after leading the series 1-0. Rahul, who scored his third Test century, has equaled former captain Mohammed Azharuddin's record to convert his first three fifties into hundreds.

On this Day: Tendulkar storm rattles Australia in Sharjah

On this Day: Tendulkar storm rattles Australia in Sharjah

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

It was on April 22, 1998, when bating great Sachin Tendulkar hit a magnificent 143 against Australia that helped India qualify for the final of the Austral-Asia Cup in Sharjah. Just when things looked out of reach, Tendulkar stepped up with the bat and although India could not win the contest his splendid knock ensured that they made it to the final ahead of New Zealand.

Before Clarke, Gooch and Jayasuriya feasted on Indian bowling

Before Clarke, Gooch and Jayasuriya feasted on Indian bowling

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Michael Clarke, on Thursday, became the third batsman to score a triple-century against India. Rajneesh Gupta makes note of the other two batsmen who decimated Indian bowling are...

BAI secretary deplores Azhar-Gutta romance talk

BAI secretary deplores Azhar-Gutta romance talk

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Badminton Association of India secretary-general Vijai Sinha has alleged that certain individuals within the federation are fuelling rumours about star shuttler Jwala Gutta's link-up with former India skipper Mohammad Azharuddin. He called upon the officials and members of the BAI to stand alongside players under attack and foil the ill attempts being made against them.

Stats: India making a clean-sweep in a bilateral series

Stats: India making a clean-sweep in a bilateral series

Rediff.com26 Oct 2011

With the Kolkata win, India registered their sixth series sweep in ODIs. Here is a look at the other series wins for India.

Factbox: Fastest centuries in Tests

Factbox: Fastest centuries in Tests

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Following is a list of the fastest centuries in test cricket after Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq reached the mark in 56 balls against Australia in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Angry Gambhir slams BCCI, CAB after Azhar rings bell at Eden

Angry Gambhir slams BCCI, CAB after Azhar rings bell at Eden

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Gambhir didn't mince any words in his criticism for the gesture towards a tainted cricketer.

Jwala Gutta is just a good friend, says Azhar

Jwala Gutta is just a good friend, says Azhar

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Former India cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin sought to scotch speculation of a romantic relationship with Jwala Gutta, saying the ace badminton doubles player is just a 'good friend'.

Why Azhar believes India will win World Cup

Why Azhar believes India will win World Cup

Rediff.com14 May 2019

India's fast bowling unit is led by Jasprit Bumrah, one of the world's top bowlers in the ODI format, and also includes the likes of Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hardik Pandya.

Azhar backs out, Verma re-elected BAI president

Azhar backs out, Verma re-elected BAI president

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

The much-anticipated face off between Mohammad Azharuddin and V K Verma ended in a damp squib on Sunday after the former cricketer backed out of the Badminton Association of India (BAI) elections, clearing the decks for a fourth term for the incumbent president.

Verma ineligible for BAI election: Azhar

Verma ineligible for BAI election: Azhar

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Projected as an outsider by the ruling camp, cricketer-turned-politician Mohammad Azharuddin on Thursday fired a salvo at Badminton Association of India president VK Verma, saying the BAI chief is not eligible for re-election and should gracefully walk after having played a "long innings".

When Akshay, Deepika wielded a bat!

When Akshay, Deepika wielded a bat!

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Sunil Shetty, Azhar gather crowd for Shekhawat

Sunil Shetty, Azhar gather crowd for Shekhawat

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

The road show of Bollywood star Sunil Shetty and cricketer-turned-politician Mohammad Azharuddin organised by the Congress candidate Raosaheb Shekhawat to woo voters saw good turnout in Amravati.

Shreyas is latest, but Sehwag tops!

Shreyas is latest, but Sehwag tops!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

16 Indian batters have scored a century on Test debut. Many did not score a hundred again in their Test careers. Rajneesh Gupta's fascinating facts on the members of the elite club of debutant centurions.

Unfair to single out Pak players: Azharuddin

Unfair to single out Pak players: Azharuddin

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Former India skipper Mohammad Azharuddin on Thursday said the 'spot-fixing' charges against Pakistani cricketers are just allegations at this stage and until proven the players should not be held guilty.

'There can never be another Kapil Dev'

'There can never be another Kapil Dev'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin says there cannot be another Kapil Dev, amid growing comparisons between Hardik Pandya and the World Cup-winning skipper.

Statistical highlights: Ind vs SL, final

Statistical highlights: Ind vs SL, final

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

# Virat Kohli has aggregated 275 runs at an average of 91.66, including one hundred and two fifties, in five matches - a tally second best for India in Bangladesh.

Azharuddin set to divorce second wife Sangeeta?

Azharuddin set to divorce second wife Sangeeta?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has separated from his wife of 14 years Sangeeta Bijlani, the Mid-Day newspaper from Mumbai reported on Friday.

Laxman excluded from Warne's 'Indian XI'; Ganguly named captain

Laxman excluded from Warne's 'Indian XI'; Ganguly named captain

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Australia's legendary spinner Shane Warne picked his greatest Indian eleven, comprising the players he played against. A notable absentee from his list is VVS Laxman, who is named as 12th man.

World timeline of sport 2000-2009

World timeline of sport 2000-2009

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

World timeline of sport in the first decade of the 21st century.

SPOTTED! Emraan Hashmi, Nargis Fakhri at IPL match

SPOTTED! Emraan Hashmi, Nargis Fakhri at IPL match

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, watched captain Rohit Sharma lead by example as a thoroughly professional Mumbai Indians outclassed Pune Supergiants.

Spotted! Azharuddin in Indore

Spotted! Azharuddin in Indore

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

Reader Colonel L K Anand sent us a picture of Mohammad Azharuddin from Indore.

Statistical highlights: India-England 4th ODI

Statistical highlights: India-England 4th ODI

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

India celebrated their 700th One-Day International with a 19-run victory, their 20th against England in India in 33 games.

Kohli FASTEST to 9000 runs in ODIs

Kohli FASTEST to 9000 runs in ODIs

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

Virat Kohli reached the landmark in his 202nd innings, making him the fastest to get to the landmark.

Making comeback after long time is not easy: Azharuddin on Dhoni

Making comeback after long time is not easy: Azharuddin on Dhoni

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The 2020 edition of the IPL has been postponed until further notice by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) due to the coronavirus crisis in the country. Azharuddin said the selectors will definitely look at the previous performances while picking up the squad for the premier tournament.

Azharuddin, Sangeeta at the India Couture Week

Azharuddin, Sangeeta at the India Couture Week

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

Former India cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin with his wife Sangeeta Bijlani on the second day of India Couture Week '08 in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Sachin@20: 'Don't quit till you're convinced'

Sachin@20: 'Don't quit till you're convinced'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Manoj Prabhakar, who played alongside Sachin Tendulkar in his first Test on November 15, 1989, salutes The Legend in a fascinating feature.

Numbers to Note -- First Test, Day 2

Numbers to Note -- First Test, Day 2

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

568 runs aggregated by Sachin Tendulkar in Test matches on New Zealand soil -- most by any Indian. He went ahead of Mohammad Azharuddin who had aggregated 521 runs.

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

It was exactly 25 years when Mohammad Azharuddin-led India got the better of Sri Lanka in the final to win their fourth Asia Cup title, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, on April 14, 1995.

PIX: Starry affair at Eden Gardens

PIX: Starry affair at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) left no stone unturned to make the occasion a memorable one.