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Ashwin's ton: A triumph of mental freedom and skill

Ashwin's ton: A triumph of mental freedom and skill

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday said he has liberated himself from the clutches of external and internal pressure, and now he is just looking to play cricket "with a smile on face."

India's 1st Private Launchpad Preps For Liftoff

India's 1st Private Launchpad Preps For Liftoff

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Preparations are in the final stages by the Chennai-headquartered space-tech startup Agnikul Cosmos for the maiden launch of India's first-ever private launchpad and the second rocket launch by a private sector player.

Our batters have lost a lot of confidence..: Harbhajan

Our batters have lost a lot of confidence..: Harbhajan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

India's star batters have lost a lot of confidence over the years by playing on rank turners, with their home averages taking a beating and affecting their careers adversely, feels former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh.

PIX: India's home fortress crumbles, NZ win series

PIX: India's home fortress crumbles, NZ win series

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Saturday.

'Longest 48 hours of our lives'

'Longest 48 hours of our lives'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

'What a phenomenal guy. I am insanely proud of you @rashwin99 We love you!'

Who can fill Pujara's shoes ahead of Australia Tour?

Who can fill Pujara's shoes ahead of Australia Tour?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Hanuma Vihari, part of India's back to back series wins in Australia, reckons the services of veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara will be be dearly missed when the team aims for a hat-trick Down Under later this year.

Games like these happen, we will move forward: Rohit

Games like these happen, we will move forward: Rohit

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma is confident that his team will bounce back from the eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first Test in Bengaluru.

Ashwin beats injury to bowl match-turning spell

Ashwin beats injury to bowl match-turning spell

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Following the game, speaking at the post-match presentation, Ashwin said this win will give them confidence ahead of the qualifier two clash.

Perth Test could be preview to WTC final: Green

Perth Test could be preview to WTC final: Green

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon termed Indian players as superstars' while hoping to revive his on-field rivalry with India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

Team India Report Card: Ashwin 10/10, Jaiswal 10/10

Team India Report Card: Ashwin 10/10, Jaiswal 10/10

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

How India's players fared in the Bangladesh Test series.

PIX: India's hopes hinge on Sarfaraz after Kohli's dismissal

PIX: India's hopes hinge on Sarfaraz after Kohli's dismissal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 1st Test played between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru, on Friday.

Morkel admits he won't replace Kohli, Rohit

Morkel admits he won't replace Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Morne Morkel isn't here to shake things up. He sees the Indian cricket system as a well-oiled machine, and his goal is to help it run even smoother.

Promising career cut short: Will Pucovski retires at 26

Promising career cut short: Will Pucovski retires at 26

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

After many episodes of concussion, Will Pucovski's career comes to premature end at 26. He was once seen as the future of Australian batting.

Bhajji's Emotional Message For Ashwin

Bhajji's Emotional Message For Ashwin

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

'Dear @ashwinravi99, your cricketing achievements have brought joy to 1.4 billion Indians. Wishing strength and well-being to your family during this challenging time.'

Siraj out of Duleep Trophy with illness; Jadeja released

Siraj out of Duleep Trophy with illness; Jadeja released

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was ruled out of the upcoming Duleep Trophy because of illness.

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.'

PIX: India take control as Bangladesh falter in Chennai

PIX: India take control as Bangladesh falter in Chennai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh, played in Chennai, on Friday.

Can This India Team Beat Australia???

Can This India Team Beat Australia???

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

India's batting is a major concern with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struggling for runs ahead of the tour of Australia.

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The complete list of players sold in the IPL 2025 Auction in Jeddah.

'No Rule More Unfair Than IPL's RTM'

'No Rule More Unfair Than IPL's RTM'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'If a franchise has released a player because they don't see him in their top four or five, then what gives them the right to jump in during an auction?'

Ashwin's Daughters Ace T20 World Cup Quiz

Ashwin's Daughters Ace T20 World Cup Quiz

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin may not be playing the T20 World Cup, but his daughters Akhira and Adhya are proving to be cricket whizzes!

Rohit, Kohli should have played Duleep Trophy: Gavaskar

Rohit, Kohli should have played Duleep Trophy: Gavaskar

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The Duleep Trophy wwould have given the senior duo much-needed match practice ahead of the Bangladesh Test series next month, believes Sunil Gavaskar.

Does Team India have a succession plan in place?

Does Team India have a succession plan in place?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

So, what are the options that India can look forward to?

Extraordinary milestone: Modi lauds Ashwin

Extraordinary milestone: Modi lauds Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday for the "extraordinary milestone" of taking 500 Test wickets.

Ashwin-Jadeja Rewrite History

Ashwin-Jadeja Rewrite History

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

During the first Test against England in Hyderabad, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja surpassed the iconic pair of Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh as the most successful Test bowling duo for India.

'Being a champion is an experience like no other...'

'Being a champion is an experience like no other...'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'Unless you're part of a winning team, you'll never truly grasp the sheer exhilaration and meaning behind this victory.'

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Any of these match ups could influence the outcome of the Perth Test.

Is This India's Team For The Perth Test?

Is This India's Team For The Perth Test?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

'There will be a lot of spice to the contest -- there is a reason India is the only team other than England against whom Australia is keen to play a five Test series.' 'I'll watch, as I suspect most fans will -- but this one time, I'll watch with considerable trepidation and, from a fan's point of view, with the hope that the team finds its feet and that right quick,' notes the distinguished cricket commentator Prem Panicker.

India's hot, sweaty and a tough place to play: Guptill

India's hot, sweaty and a tough place to play: Guptill

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The biggest challenge for the New Zealand batters on their upcoming Test tour of India will be picking the turning ball and more so the odd one that skids through, reckons former Black Caps opener Martin Guptill.

Ashwin Trolls Rizwan!

Ashwin Trolls Rizwan!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Rizwan's poor strike rate and struggle in the middle was panned by Pakistan and Indian cricket fans alike, with Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin also chiming in.

'Funky' advice: How Dhoni shaped Ashwin's bowling

'Funky' advice: How Dhoni shaped Ashwin's bowling

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Dhoni's only advice to Ashwin was to keep reinventing himself.

India's current team 'one of the greatest'?

India's current team 'one of the greatest'?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Eoin Morgan said the current Indian team ranks as "one of the greatest in their own conditions".

'Wash Can Take Over From Ashwin, Jadeja'

'Wash Can Take Over From Ashwin, Jadeja'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

'He is definitely much more mature and he knows the value of his place in the Indian team, 2-3 years of not being there.' 'He will now look to take care of his body much more. He has developed from a youngster to a responsible person now.' 'He knows what he needs to do, to succeed at the highest level.'

Ashwin And Family Celebrate 100 Tests!

Ashwin And Family Celebrate 100 Tests!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'The 100th Test match probably means 10 x 100 to my dad, it means a lot to my wife and my mom. My daughters are more excited than I am.'

Why ICC Rules Don't Permit Ashwin's Replacement

Why ICC Rules Don't Permit Ashwin's Replacement

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

With Ashwin absent from the Rajkot Test, India is forced to field only 10 players and four specialist bowlers.

Shanto breaks silence on struggling Shakib

Shanto breaks silence on struggling Shakib

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto on Sunday threw his weight behind the struggling Shakib Al Hasan and said the country's greatest all-rounder is doing everything in his capacity to regain his form with the ball.

'I am least bit insecure about what people feel about me': Ashwin

'I am least bit insecure about what people feel about me': Ashwin

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin said shutting out external noises was integral for his success in the varied Indian conditions.

Ashwin on Dravid's rare show of emotion after winning T20 WC

Ashwin on Dravid's rare show of emotion after winning T20 WC

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Ashwin also acknowledged the hard work done by Dravid during his stint as India coach, saying he brought balance to the team and change in approach.

Test cricket closest synergy that you can find to life: Ashwin

Test cricket closest synergy that you can find to life: Ashwin

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

'Today is a hugely emotional moment for a man who is sitting back in Chennai.'

Ashwin smashes another Kumble record; joins elite list

Ashwin smashes another Kumble record; joins elite list

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin broke yet another record in the ongoing home series against England.