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How the role of spinners will change in pink ball Test

How the role of spinners will change in pink ball Test

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

England's lead spinner Jack Leach says he is ready for a new role as the day-night pink ball Test against India looks set to bring the seamers back into the forefront after the spinners dominated the first two matches.

Enjoy opening but open to finisher's role, says Delhi batsman Rahane

Enjoy opening but open to finisher's role, says Delhi batsman Rahane

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Ajinkya Rahane said he enjoys opening the batting in the shortest format but he is also ready to explore a potential "finisher's role" with Delhi Capitals having several options at the top of the order during the upcoming Indian Premier League in the UAE.

KKR look to overcome middle-order muddle vs RCB

KKR look to overcome middle-order muddle vs RCB

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Morgan's astute captaincy in using his bowling resources was the highlight as KKR had bowled out MI for a modest 152.

McDonald appointed Australia assistant coach

McDonald appointed Australia assistant coach

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The in-demand Andrew McDonald announced a three-year deal last week to coach Indian Premier League side Rajasthan Royals.

7 Skills to SUCCEED in a Corporate Career

7 Skills to SUCCEED in a Corporate Career

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Every crisis throws up opportunities, and one should be resilient enough to focus on the opportunities rather than let the crisis overpower you, says Aditya Mohan Jadhav.

In Archer's absence, Morris ready to lead RR pace attack

In Archer's absence, Morris ready to lead RR pace attack

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Chris Morris says leading the Rajasthan Royals' pace attack in the absence of injured Jofra Archer in the upcoming IPL will be an added responsibility

Playing up the order won't change Stokes's batting approach

Playing up the order won't change Stokes's batting approach

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'At No 3, potentially, I would be facing 100 balls, compared to maybe 60-70 like I normally do. I haven't looked to change too much, just might be facing a slightly different situation, especially when I'm starting off my innings.'

Tussauds moves Harry, Meghan's figures away from family

Tussauds moves Harry, Meghan's figures away from family

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Reacting to the surprising news, the museum said that the couple's wax figures which previously stood alongside Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and wife Camilla, Prince William and Kate Middleton, will no longer appear in the Royal Family set, CNN reported.

What went wrong for England in T20s against India

What went wrong for England in T20s against India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Morgan expects English cricketers to take full advantage of the IPL, starting April 10.

Strauss appointed ECB's cricket committee chairman

Strauss appointed ECB's cricket committee chairman

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Andrew Strauss is back in the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as cricket committee chairman and will drive the development of the game at all levels as part of his new role.

Government appoints wrestler Babita, Kavita as sports dy directors

Government appoints wrestler Babita, Kavita as sports dy directors

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The Phogats became a household name in the country after the success of Hindi film 'Dangal', which is based on the lives of Phogat sisters, all of them wrestlers, and their father who coached them against all odds.

Holder sacked; Pollard to lead West Indies in ODIs and T20Is

Holder sacked; Pollard to lead West Indies in ODIs and T20Is

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Pollard, who hasn't played 50-over cricket for more than three years has accepted his new role

With new peak cap, badges, Gen Rawat makes debut as CDS

With new peak cap, badges, Gen Rawat makes debut as CDS

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

On his first day as CDS, General Rawat paid tribute at the National War Memorial in the heart of New Delhi near India Gate. He wore the uniform representing his parent service.

Is Yogi, not Modi, the BJP's future?

Is Yogi, not Modi, the BJP's future?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Mr Modi and Mr Shah will need him if they want to win UP again in 2022 and India in 2024. This signals a Yogi Adityanath-sized change in BJP politics, even under Mr Modi, Shekhar Gupta.

Tannishtha Chatterjee adopts a girl

Tannishtha Chatterjee adopts a girl

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The actress has adopted a three-year old girl and wants the world to know it's easier than people think.

Ganguly as BCCI boss can bring about a lot of improvements: Saha

Ganguly as BCCI boss can bring about a lot of improvements: Saha

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Saha has seen him in the Bengal dressing room and believed Ganguly as BCCI chief will be an added 'plus point' to the cricketers.

Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly: Laxman

Indian cricket will continue to prosper under Ganguly: Laxman

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Batting legend V V S Laxman said Indian cricket will undoubtedly continue to prosper under former skipper Sourav Ganguly, who is set to take over as the president of BCCI.

'You need to be really courageous while bowling to Kohli'

'You need to be really courageous while bowling to Kohli'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Virat Kohli has, in the past, been dismissed a number of times by leg-spinners but New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi doesn't find any distinct weakness in the Indian captain's game. Although he is only 27, Sodhi will be seen in a new role of spin consultant for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League starting next month, apart from learning about the financial and operational side of franchise management.

2 women officers to operate choppers from warships

2 women officers to operate choppers from warships

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Sub Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and SLt Riti Singh would, in effect, be the first set of women airborne tacticians in India who would operate from the deck of warships.

KXIP look to sustain momentum against rejuvenated KKR

KXIP look to sustain momentum against rejuvenated KKR

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

A win for Punjab will elevate them to the top four, while a victory for KKR will take them to 14 points

Buzz: ICC urges people to donate in Aus bushfire relief fund

Buzz: ICC urges people to donate in Aus bushfire relief fund

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the cricket field

Harsh Vardhan Shringla appointed as new foreign secy

Harsh Vardhan Shringla appointed as new foreign secy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Shringla, a 1984 batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service, is considered an expert on India's neighbourhood and is currently serving as envoy to the US.

Rankings: Rohit emulates Kohli, Gambhir

Rankings: Rohit emulates Kohli, Gambhir

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Becomes only the 3rd Indian batsman to be in the top-10 in all formats of the game; Rahane at career-best fifth

9 TIPS to PROTECT Your Job

9 TIPS to PROTECT Your Job

Rediff.com18 May 2021

With the changes in the workplace, in-demand skills, flexibility and being tech-savvy will help you save your job.

Thalaivi: Kangana comes alive as Jaya

Thalaivi: Kangana comes alive as Jaya

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Overall, the Thalaivi trailer is a convincing experience, says veteran Tamil Nadu politics watcher N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ready to bat anywhere: Rohit on Australia tour

Ready to bat anywhere: Rohit on Australia tour

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Rohit Sharma is ready to be flexible about his batting position in the eagerly-anticipated Test series against Australia

Lehmann earns new coaching role

Lehmann earns new coaching role

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Darren Lehmann will groom young talent as part of a National Performance Programme, Cricket Australia announced on Wednesday.

Sweets, paan, gutka: UP COVID-19 helpline gets bizarre requests

Sweets, paan, gutka: UP COVID-19 helpline gets bizarre requests

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Uttar Pradesh's police helpline recently got a strange call when an elderly person made an 'urgent request' for rasogullas. The cop who answered the phone thought it was a prank. But when a volunteer delivered the sweets in Lucknow's Hazratganj, it was found that the man in his 80s really needed them.

Will Aditi Munshi hit the right notes for Mamata?

Will Aditi Munshi hit the right notes for Mamata?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

'People say my personality doesn't have sharp edges, but politics doesn't have to be about pulling down your opponents or bad mouthing them.'

Saif and Rani in Bunty Aur Babli 2!

Saif and Rani in Bunty Aur Babli 2!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Saif and Rani will reunite after 11 years.

Shiv Nadar steps down, daughter Roshni is new chairperson of HCL Tech

Shiv Nadar steps down, daughter Roshni is new chairperson of HCL Tech

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Roshni, also a trained classical musician, came on the board of HCL Technologies in 2013 and was vice chairperson. Shiv Nadar would continue to be MD of the company with designation as chief strategy officer.

Conflict of Interest prevents Dravid from taking NCA charge

Conflict of Interest prevents Dravid from taking NCA charge

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Potential conflict of interest has prevented Rahul Dravid from taking charge as the Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy. The former India captain was supposed to join on July 1.

PICS: Chakravarthy bags 5 as Knight Riders overwhelm Delhi

PICS: Chakravarthy bags 5 as Knight Riders overwhelm Delhi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Images from Saturday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, in Abu Dhabi.

SEE: How Radhika Apte shut down body shamers

SEE: How Radhika Apte shut down body shamers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Radhika Apte believes that no one should be schooled on what to wear or what to do, based on how they look.

Movie to Watch: Astitva

Movie to Watch: Astitva

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

It will make you uncomfortable because you will have seen bits of this story -- or most of it -- many times, in your home or in the homes of your loved ones. And you've probably watch it pan out silently, says Savera R Someshwar.

'Look at skills that will be hot for 5-10 years'

'Look at skills that will be hot for 5-10 years'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'If one can write 100-150 lines of good code in a day, they will always be in demand,' advises Jitendra Singh, chief technology officer, TalentSprint, an edtech platform.

'I am a huge Shah Rukh Khan fan'

'I am a huge Shah Rukh Khan fan'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Malayalam actor Sharafudheen talks about the films that defined his career.

Srikant Datar, 2nd Indian to be named Dean of Harvard Business School

Srikant Datar, 2nd Indian to be named Dean of Harvard Business School

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Eminent Indian-origin academician Srikant Datar has been named as Dean of Harvard Business School, succeeding Nitin Nohria and becoming the second consecutive dean hailing from India to lead the prestigious 112-year-old institution. Datar, an alumnus of University of Bombay and Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, is the Arthur Lowes Dickinson Professor of Business Administration and the senior associate dean for University Affairs at Harvard Business School (HBS). He will assume charge as the school's next dean on January 1, president Larry Bacow said.

China, not Pakistan, is now India's Enemy No 1

China, not Pakistan, is now India's Enemy No 1

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Until last month more than two-thirds of the Indian Army was deployed against Pakistan. Of 14 army corps, just four-and-a-half faced China, while more than twice that number was ranged against Pakistan.

'Rohit shouldn't make the mistakes I made when promoted to open'

'Rohit shouldn't make the mistakes I made when promoted to open'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

A change in technique after being asked to open had a negative impact on his performance during his playing days. No wonder VVS Laxman wants Rohit Sharma to stick to his natural game in his new role during the South Africa Test series.