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Congratulate Rohit Sharma on his third double century!

Congratulate Rohit Sharma on his third double century!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Rohit Sharma continue to rewrite the record books in limited overs cricket as the India opener smashed his third double hundred in one-day internationals to fire India to a mammoth 392 for four in the second ODI against Sri Lanka in Mohali on Wednesday.

India U-19s emulate seniors to lift Asia Cup

India U-19s emulate seniors to lift Asia Cup

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Overpower Sri Lanka by 144 to claim title

Pakistan face international isolation

Pakistan face international isolation

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

Pakistan face international sporting isolation after gunmen attacked the Sri Lanka cricket team in Lahore on Tuesday in a chilling reminder of the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre.

After Mahinda's exit, Gotabaya talks to dissidents to end impasse

After Mahinda's exit, Gotabaya talks to dissidents to end impasse

Rediff.com11 May 2022

After nearly two days of political deadlock, the stakeholders are engaged in prolonged talks to try and appoint a successor to Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Where Have The Goldsmiths Disappeared?

Where Have The Goldsmiths Disappeared?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Kurumbur in gold-loving Tamil Nadu was once a thriving centre for goldsmiths. Today their number is down to two.

Activists warn to lay siege to Lankan Parl amid demand for Gotabaya's ouster

Activists warn to lay siege to Lankan Parl amid demand for Gotabaya's ouster

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Thousands of student activists from the Inter University Students Federation blocked the main access road to the parliamentary complex since Thursday and carried on protests for almost 24 hours.

Kashmir's Tulips Celebrate 25 Years!

Kashmir's Tulips Celebrate 25 Years!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

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'There will never be another toe crusher like you again'

'There will never be another toe crusher like you again'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The veteran Sri Lanka fast bowler rattled Bangladesh with a fiery spell in his final ODI, signing off in style with figures of 3/38 in front of his home crowd in Colombo.

Beware, The Wrath Of The People!

Beware, The Wrath Of The People!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The protests seem unlikely to end until the people's anger and grievances with the leaders who have brought Sri Lanka to economic ruin are redressed.

Why Australia can't afford to take Bangladesh lightly

Why Australia can't afford to take Bangladesh lightly

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

2021 World T20 champions Australia will be mindful of the dangers of taking Bangladesh lightly.

Game-changer Phillips makes most of twin reprieves

Game-changer Phillips makes most of twin reprieves

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

'When it comes to cricket, I try to entertain as much as possible whether it's for good or for bad..., thankfully, it was on the good end of things.'

Cricket Buzz: Inzamam's 'most challenging job ever'

Cricket Buzz: Inzamam's 'most challenging job ever'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Inzamam-ul-Haq says the tenure has been the most challenging of his professional career as he was subjected to 'hurtful criticism'

Knee injury rules Malinga out of IPL, confirms SLC

Knee injury rules Malinga out of IPL, confirms SLC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Sri Lanka pace spearhead Lasith Malinga has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League after his franchise, Mumbai Indians' medical team found him unifit for at least another four months because of an recurring knee injury.

Check out India's schedule on Day 7 of Asian Games

Check out India's schedule on Day 7 of Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Following is the schedule of Indian contingent on Day 7 of the Asian Games:

Why Nagaland Is Baying For Army's Blood

Why Nagaland Is Baying For Army's Blood

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

'It is in the interest of China and Pakistan to give a bad name to the Indian Army and remove AFSPA 'completely' from the north east.' 'Hopefully, better sense will prevail and the ground realities of the army countering insurgency in the north east acknowledged,' asserts Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

SA have semis in sight as they face below-par Bangladesh

SA have semis in sight as they face below-par Bangladesh

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

However, South Africa have lot of openers stacked on top (Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen and Reeza Hendricks) with a light middle order which is still a huge concern.

What do you think of Deepak Chahar's look?

What do you think of Deepak Chahar's look?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Deepak Chahar shared two images showing off his latest haircut.

Select Team: Should India include Shami, Umesh?

Select Team: Should India include Shami, Umesh?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Will India play three fast bowlers or three spinners?

Army Brat Is Jharkhand's Newest Star

Army Brat Is Jharkhand's Newest Star

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The unlikely and newly-discovered star on the Jharkhand campaign trail is a 39-year-old feisty army brat, who is married to the state's chief minister. Wearing only saris, always sporting sindhoor, a tikka and bangles, Jharkhand political rallies haven't seen anyone like Kalpana Murmu Soren before! She brings both lively energy and style to the podiums/stages she graces, arriving like a breath of fresh air to make fiery speeches that ignite the crowd.

Three talking points as Rohit & Co. sweep T20 series

Three talking points as Rohit & Co. sweep T20 series

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Rohit Sharma said that his side managed to achieve everything they wanted

Semis spot: It's Mission impossible for Pakistan as they face England

Semis spot: It's Mission impossible for Pakistan as they face England

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

England will hope that the likes of Joe Root, Harry brook and skipper Jos Buttler also get some runs and end their a disastrous World Cup campaign on a high.

World Cup 2023: History

World Cup 2023: History

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

A look back at how the last 12 World Cups played out.

Maqsood, Alam stand tall as Pakistan win tense chase

Maqsood, Alam stand tall as Pakistan win tense chase

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Sohaib Maqsood and Fawad Alam struck quick-fire fifties and combined in a record 147-run sixth wicket stand as Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets with one ball remaining in the first one-day international at Hambantota on Saturday.

Charges don't contain any allegations pertaining to fixing: Jayasuriya

Charges don't contain any allegations pertaining to fixing: Jayasuriya

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya on Tuesday refused to comment on the International Cricket Council's charge of non-cooperation in an ongoing anti-corruption probe.

Ahead of India's missile test, Chinese spy ship spotted in Indian Ocean

Ahead of India's missile test, Chinese spy ship spotted in Indian Ocean

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

It is not clear whether India will go ahead with the plan for the missile test in view of the presence of the Chinese spy ship.

T20 World Cup: Buttler, Hales fire in crucial win over New Zealand

T20 World Cup: Buttler, Hales fire in crucial win over New Zealand

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between England and New Zealand in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Kohli backs under-fire Dhoni

Kohli backs under-fire Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'I don't think there are any issues because you see the knocks around, he is striking the ball beautifully and the strike rate is close to 100, if not over 100'

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

This is his 'Test' and for Kohli, a century to mark a 'century' is something he would be craving

India's batting needs to fire

India's batting needs to fire

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

India will be hoping its middle order delivers in the thri-series match against Australia on Sunday.

2nd Test, Day 3: India wrest back control after Mathews, Chandimal tons

2nd Test, Day 3: India wrest back control after Mathews, Chandimal tons

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Ravichandran Ashwin (3/90 in 35 overs) got quick breakthroughs in the final session as the tourists ended the third day's play of the third Test 180 runs behind.

How a 'mentally strong' Jayawardene saved Lanka the blushes

How a 'mentally strong' Jayawardene saved Lanka the blushes

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

'I wanted to finish the game and my focus was to see us through to the end'

Warn India by disposing SL: Hussain tells England

Warn India by disposing SL: Hussain tells England

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels Andrew Strauss' men can intimidate world number one India even before they set foot here by disposing off a "troubled Sri Lanka" in the ongoing Test series.

Obama 'saddened' by Lankan humanitarian crisis

Obama 'saddened' by Lankan humanitarian crisis

Rediff.com14 May 2009

It is unprecedented in the history of United States-Sri Lanka relations that a US President goes out on the South Lawn of the White House to make remarks expressing his deep concern over the humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka and berates both the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and the Sri Lankan government for their actions that have led to tens of thousands of innocent civilians being caught up in the cross-fire.

1st Test, PHOTOS: India start shakily on rain-marred opening day

1st Test, PHOTOS: India start shakily on rain-marred opening day

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Kolkata on Thursday.

Rajapaksa's loss can be Modi's gain

Rajapaksa's loss can be Modi's gain

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Dealing with the Sirisena government in Sri Lanka, says G Ganapathy Subramaniam, is a lot easier for India than engaging with the Rajapaksa regime.

Bishan Bedi on why India failed in South Africa

Bishan Bedi on why India failed in South Africa

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi is not at all surprised with the current team's surrender in South Africa as he believes Virat Kohli's men went into the series without serious preparation and 'wasted time' playing against Sri Lanka.

Timeline: When cricket was held hostage by terrorism

Timeline: When cricket was held hostage by terrorism

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Cricket teams have previously abandoned tours amid outbreaks of violence.

India has raised concern over fishermen with SL: Swaraj

India has raised concern over fishermen with SL: Swaraj

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

India has strongly raised with Sri Lanka the concerns over the plight of Tamil fishermen

Indian batting needs to fire

Indian batting needs to fire

Rediff.com29 Jul 2005

Check out Dhoni's TOP five knocks for India

Check out Dhoni's TOP five knocks for India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

A look at Mahendra Singh Dhoni's top five knocks in international cricket.