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Jaffer picks India's playing XI; snubs Hardik, KL Rahul

Jaffer picks India's playing XI; snubs Hardik, KL Rahul

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

According to Jaffer, Axar can leave his mark as English batsmen tend to struggle against left-arm spinners.

Kohli names one player he was 'particularly pleased' with

Kohli names one player he was 'particularly pleased' with

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Suryakumar combined brilliance and audacity in his strokeplay to stamp his class.

How India broke the jinx of batting first and winning

How India broke the jinx of batting first and winning

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Hardik Pandya said that in the T20I series against England the side wanted to try out different things

Team India take off to USA for T20Is

Team India take off to USA for T20Is

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The men in blue flew to Miami from there will catch another flight to Florida where they will play first two T20Is against West Indies.

Kohli 'under pressure to perform' in South Africa: Panesar

Kohli 'under pressure to perform' in South Africa: Panesar

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Panesar pointed out that Kohli would be under immense pressure to perform after losing his ODI captaincy to Rohit Sharma.

India should play Suryakumar in 4th Test, says Vengsarkar

India should play Suryakumar in 4th Test, says Vengsarkar

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar advocated the inclusion of Suryakumar Yadav as the sixth specialist batsman in the fourth Test against England, starting on September 2.

What Harbhajan achieved is really phenomenal: Dravid

What Harbhajan achieved is really phenomenal: Dravid

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

India head coach Rahul Dravid extended his good wishes to spinner Harbhajan Singh, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Friday.

Cricket fraternity pays tribute to soldiers on 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'

Cricket fraternity pays tribute to soldiers on 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

The Indian armed forces had defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999. Since then, the day is celebrated as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay.

Kohli 'surprised' by RCB's social media antics

Kohli 'surprised' by RCB's social media antics

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

'Posts disappear and the captain isn't informed," Kohli wrote.

ODI Rankings: Bumrah loses top spot; Kohli unchanged

ODI Rankings: Bumrah loses top spot; Kohli unchanged

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Bumrah was placed at the second position with 719 points in the bowling chart.

Shaheen Afridi gets Kohli praise after sensational spell

Shaheen Afridi gets Kohli praise after sensational spell

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

However, it is his superb deliveries to Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul that are being talked about after Pakistan's victory and he was deservingly awarded the Player of the Match.

India climb to 2nd in ICC T20I team rankings

India climb to 2nd in ICC T20I team rankings

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

In the T20 batting chart, India batsman KL Rahul lost a place to be at the third spot but skipper Virat Kohli retained his sixth position.

Team combination on Kohli's mind as India take on SA

Team combination on Kohli's mind as India take on SA

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

India have a real shot at winning their first ever away series against South Africa,

Rohit bats for cracker-free Diwali

Rohit bats for cracker-free Diwali

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Rohit Sharma urged everyone to celebrate cracker-free Diwali to ensure the safety of animals.

Stokes swore at me: Siraj

Stokes swore at me: Siraj

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

England's star all-rounder in his defence said he was 'being competitive'.

Kohli: Painful to see people's hunger plight

Kohli: Painful to see people's hunger plight

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Virat Kohli said that it is painful to witness daily-wage labourers struggling for food. On the other hand, AB de Villiers said that the coronavirus pandemic has made him realise about the hunger that exists throughout the world.

Bottle cork hurled at Rahul, 'India fan' enters field

Bottle cork hurled at Rahul, 'India fan' enters field

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

A bottle cork was hurled at India's first-innings centurion K L Rahul from the spectators stand during the pre-lunch session while an English fan, dressed in India colours, entered the field before tea, in two separate incidents on the third day of the second Test, at Lord's, on Saturday.

SEE: Kohli's RCB salute A B de Villiers' parents

SEE: Kohli's RCB salute A B de Villiers' parents

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Virat Kohli paid tribute to Dr Abraham Benjamin Villiers.

Rohit, Pujara face Ashwin first time under lights

Rohit, Pujara face Ashwin first time under lights

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

With only two training sessions possible under lights before the day/night Test at the Eden Gardens starting November 22, the Indian team is trying to make most of the time at their disposal.

RCB capable of making it to IPL final, says captain Kohli

RCB capable of making it to IPL final, says captain Kohli

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli believes 'Qualifiers' and 'Eliminators' are terms coined simply to create more pressure and insists that his side is capable of winning two more games to reach the IPL final.

Hardik back in the nets, trains with Indian team

Hardik back in the nets, trains with Indian team

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Hardik underwent a back surgery in London in October 2019 and since that has been undergoing rehabilitation under the watchful eyes of his trainer Rajnikanth in Mumbai.

Vegan Kohli can't stop of thinking about Chholle Bhature

Vegan Kohli can't stop of thinking about Chholle Bhature

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Kohli is highly admired around the world as one of the most disciplined athletes of his generation.

Ashwin wows home crowd with all-round brilliance

Ashwin wows home crowd with all-round brilliance

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Ashwin smashed 106 in front of delirious home crowd to prove there was no demon in the pitch.

Kohli reveals story behind his nickname 'Chiku'

Kohli reveals story behind his nickname 'Chiku'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Indian skipper Virat Kohli said that it was Mahendra Singh Dhoni who made his nickname famous from behind the stumps while revealing the story behind how he got the name Chiku.

Kohli hit on finger during practice

Kohli hit on finger during practice

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Team India physio Nitin Patel rushed to attend Kohli as he was seen applying the magic spray.

Our leaders doing exemplary job in tackling coronavirus: Virat Kohli

Our leaders doing exemplary job in tackling coronavirus: Virat Kohli

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Virat Kohli applauded the leaders during an Instagram Live session with his Royal Challengers Bangalore team-mate AB de Villiers. The Indian skipper also said that the current situation is surreal, but added it will teach everyone to make a comeback.

RCB's incredible gesture towards army men

RCB's incredible gesture towards army men

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

KSCA, RCB to invite 60 armymen each for every home game

Pujara breaks Root's record in Adelaide

Pujara breaks Root's record in Adelaide

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Becomes first batter to face most balls against Australia in the last decade.

India team must get two-week break after IPL: Shastri

India team must get two-week break after IPL: Shastri

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

With the final spot in the World Test Championships at stake, India is currently hosting England in a bilateral series consisting of four Tests, five T20Is and three ODIs.

Mrs puts an end to rumours of Dhoni's retirement

Mrs puts an end to rumours of Dhoni's retirement

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Chief Selector M S K Prasad also denied all the rumours saying that there is no update on Dhoni's retirement.

Warm-up: Agarwal, Vihari, Jadeja among runs on final day

Warm-up: Agarwal, Vihari, Jadeja among runs on final day

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Washington and pacer Avesh Khan, who are both set to fly back home due to injury, played for the County XI in India's only warm up game ahead of the first Test beginning August 4.

Check out the most retweeted sports-related post of 2019!

Check out the most retweeted sports-related post of 2019!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Kohli's post stole people's hearts becoming the most retweeted sports-related tweet

Watch Kohli & Co wish West Indies legend Sobers on 80th birthday

Watch Kohli & Co wish West Indies legend Sobers on 80th birthday

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Wishing Garfield Sobers on his 80th birthday, India Test skipper Virat Kohli has expressed his desire to meet the legendary West Indies cricketer.

COVID-19: RCB to donate for oxygen support

COVID-19: RCB to donate for oxygen support

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday pledged financial assistance for infrastructure 'related to oxygen support' in India's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and will also raise funds by auctioning special blue jerseys to be worn by players in an upcoming IPL match.

'Kohli will be more determined to win the T20 World Cup'

'Kohli will be more determined to win the T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

India skipper Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma feels the 32-year-old cricketer will be more "determined and focused" to win the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Wishes pour in for new dad Hardik Pandya

Wishes pour in for new dad Hardik Pandya

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Skipper Virat Kohli was among the first ones to wish Hardik and Natasa. "Congratulations to you both," Kohli wrote responding to the photo of Hardik's baby boy.

Boosted by Ferguson's entry, KKR look to make amends vs RCB

Boosted by Ferguson's entry, KKR look to make amends vs RCB

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Lockie Ferguson's inclusion gave the much-needed impetus to the side, but KKR are still struggling with their star all-rounder Andre Russell who capped yet another flop show with the bat.

Glenn Maxwell at home with RCB

Glenn Maxwell at home with RCB

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

RCB has managed to win all three games in the ongoing season

Former BCCI secretary Amitabh Chaudhary no more

Former BCCI secretary Amitabh Chaudhary no more

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The former top cop was also the chairman of Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)

Test Rankings: Kohli loses second spot to Smith

Test Rankings: Kohli loses second spot to Smith

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Smith (900 points) is placed second behind New Zealand captain Kane Williamson (919).