News for 'pataudi'

Sunil Gavaskar remembers his captain Ajit Wadekar

Sunil Gavaskar remembers his captain Ajit Wadekar

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

My captain no more, but will always be with me, says Sunil Gavaskar

An amazing clean sweep for India

An amazing clean sweep for India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

It is the first time that India have made a clean sweep in a Test series in the West Indies.

'Take a high risk with your money'

'Take a high risk with your money'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

What is eugenics? A guide to Saif Ali Khan's big words

What is eugenics? A guide to Saif Ali Khan's big words

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

This one's a 'farrago' (thank you, Shashi Tharoor). But don't worry, we've got you covered.

Oberoi basks in Oxford glory

Oberoi basks in Oxford glory

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

Ganguly's dubious distinction

Ganguly's dubious distinction

Rediff.com28 Nov 2004

'I have never seen such a thing in my life, it's unprecedented'

'I have never seen such a thing in my life, it's unprecedented'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has termed the West Indies pull out as unfortunate and unprecedented as the visitors cancelled the ongoing series.

The Mumbaikar who connects the NBA with India

The Mumbaikar who connects the NBA with India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Vivek Ranadive, the Sacramento Kings's India-born owner, believes basketball can become India's No 2 sport.

Home series defeats for India

Home series defeats for India

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

Kaif returns after 31 Tests

Kaif returns after 31 Tests

Rediff.com14 Oct 2004

India will win Test series 1-0: Borde

India will win Test series 1-0: Borde

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Chandu Borde, manager on India's last tour to Pakistan in 1989, looks back on that series, and discusses India's chances on the one coming up.

Former Test umpire Mamsa dead

Former Test umpire Mamsa dead

Rediff.com14 Nov 2005

The Mumbai umpire, who officiated in six Tests between 1964 and 1973, passed away on Monday after a prolonged illness.

Arun Lal clarifies

Arun Lal clarifies

Rediff.com15 May 2003

The ICPA vice-president said his body will represent players on all issues.

AITA launches national academy

AITA launches national academy

Rediff.com16 Apr 2003

The Gurgaon-based academy will train players in the age group of 11 and 15 years.

Kumble to be ICPA vice-president

Kumble to be ICPA vice-president

Rediff.com7 Dec 2002

Kumble to be ICPA vice-president

Kumble to be ICPA vice-president

Rediff.com7 Dec 2002

Soha so good!

Soha so good!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2004

Kohli equals Tiger & Sunny's records

Kohli equals Tiger & Sunny's records

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Rajneesh Gupta's fascinating figures from the Kolkata Test.

Ashwin wins hearts, covers for Engineer faux pas at BCCI Awards

Ashwin wins hearts, covers for Engineer faux pas at BCCI Awards

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Ravichandran Ashwin's sense of humour is unmatched and he won a lot of hearts with a moving speech in which he even made up for a faux pas by former India keeper Farookh Engineer.

Gau rakshaks in Gurugram want gun licenses, but cops are not thrilled

Gau rakshaks in Gurugram want gun licenses, but cops are not thrilled

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

According to them, an arms license is now a necessity for them as they are facing threats from armed cow smugglers.

Did you VOTE? Flaunt your Finger

Did you VOTE? Flaunt your Finger

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Have you voted already? Were you among those who fearlessly voted for the candidate of your choice?

All-rounder Ashwin takes honours on Day 2

All-rounder Ashwin takes honours on Day 2

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

India's off spinner R Ashwin owned the day's play with an all-round performance to put England on the back foot in the 2nd Test in Visakhapatnam.

Ajit Wadekar: The man who made Indian captaincy coveted

Ajit Wadekar: The man who made Indian captaincy coveted

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

An astute thinker of the game with copybook technique of the famed 'Bombay School of Batsmanship', Wadekar was more than just the captain, who led India to twin series victories in England and the West Indies in 1971.

No more kisses for Mrs Kareena Kapoor Khan

No more kisses for Mrs Kareena Kapoor Khan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

The actress refused to kiss Ajay Devgn in Satyagraha.

When Saif almost did a scene naked

When Saif almost did a scene naked

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'I would've been the first butt of Bollywood onscreen.'

Cricket Buzz: Test cricket a step forward for ambitious Ireland

Cricket Buzz: Test cricket a step forward for ambitious Ireland

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Ireland will make a giant leap when they host their first ever Test match, against Pakistan in Dublin

'Politics in Indian cricket was sickening'

'Politics in Indian cricket was sickening'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'I was actually appointed captain for the West Indies tour (in 1971).' 'But Mr Vijay Merchant (the then chairman of the selectors) didn't like me nor did he like 'Tiger' Pataudi. He thought we were far too flamboyant.' 'He made Ajit Wadekar captain.'

How Kapil rose in stature with one knock...

How Kapil rose in stature with one knock...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Former India Test player Yajurvindra Singh, on Saturday, recalled how one innings in East Africa in 1978 from the then rookie player Kapil Dev changed the perception of some top Indian players of that time about his capabilities as a cricketer.

PIX: Looking at Malaika Arora Khan's glamorous life!

PIX: Looking at Malaika Arora Khan's glamorous life!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Happy birthday, Malaika!

Kareena, Saif quash sex-determination test rumours

Kareena, Saif quash sex-determination test rumours

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Missing: Indian cricketers on matchbox labels

Missing: Indian cricketers on matchbox labels

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Can anyone out there solve the mystery of the missing cricketers on matchbox labels, asks Gulu Ezekiel.

Lodha panel's recommendations really good for Indian cricket, says Kumble

Lodha panel's recommendations really good for Indian cricket, says Kumble

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Former captain Anil Kumble said that many of the recommendations of the Lodha Committee report would be good for Indian cricket if they are implemented. "Many of the aspects of Justice Lodha recommendations are really good, especially the proposal to form Steering Committee of Players' Association. "If implemented, it will be good for Indian cricket," Kumble told reporters. The Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Panel had recommended the formation of players' association by a four-member steering committee comprising former union home secretary G K Pillai (chairperson) and former India cricketers Mohinder Amarnath, Kumble and Diana Edulji (ex-Indian women's team captain), to raise their concerns.

Jeffrey Archer: 'I don't want to be a Bollywood superstar'

Jeffrey Archer: 'I don't want to be a Bollywood superstar'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

He keeps a Ganesha idol in his room. His next book will have eight chapters set in Mumbai. He loves India; it's his biggest market. Yet there is one thing that bestselling Jeffrey Archer detests -- it actually drives him nuts! -- about this country.

They sit there, stoic, implacable, defiant

They sit there, stoic, implacable, defiant

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

It is a sight that both warms and breaks the heart. The women of Shaheen Bagh seem oblivious of the cold, these women and their children, the latter ranging in age from 19 days to early teens, who have been occupying the road for over two weeks now. Some of them have not gone home for days, but their faces are clear, unlined by fatigue, their eyes bright and fierce as those of the falcon, shaheen, the area is named for.

Misha, Taimur, AbRam: Meet the star kids

Misha, Taimur, AbRam: Meet the star kids

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

While Kapoors and the Khans celebrate the latest addition in their families, here's a look at pictures of Bollywood's celebrity children.

Rahane's India expected to overpower Afghanistan

Rahane's India expected to overpower Afghanistan

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

India take on a war-ravaged-but-resilient Afghanistan in their first ever Test match, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

India's biggest wins in Test cricket

India's biggest wins in Test cricket

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers on India's biggest Test triumphs, Virat's victories and Ashwin's achievements.

What a record breaking day in Mumbai!

What a record breaking day in Mumbai!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Skipper Virat Kohli slammed his third double century of the year.