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Kohli is ICC cricketer of the decade

Kohli is ICC cricketer of the decade

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Dhoni fetches 'Spirit of Cricket' honour.

Ishant sustains injury ahead of Test squad announcement

Ishant sustains injury ahead of Test squad announcement

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

The injury happened in the fifth over of Vidarbha's second innings and Ishant's third over.

Won't get threatened: Babita Phogat defends her remarks against Islamic sect

Won't get threatened: Babita Phogat defends her remarks against Islamic sect

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Babita Phogat claimed that she was getting threats after she had posted a series of tweets on the Islamic sect. #SuspendBabitaPhogat trended on Twitter as many users criticised her remarks.

As cricketer, I feel for English girls: Mithali Raj on Indian team reaching T20 WC finals

As cricketer, I feel for English girls: Mithali Raj on Indian team reaching T20 WC finals

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

India reached the Women's Twenty20 World Cup final for the first time and sent England home when wet weather washed out the first of back-to-back semi-finals. Mithali Raj said as a cricketer she can feel the pain of the Three Lions

Warm-Up: Ruturaj, Shubman, Surya shine in India A's win

Warm-Up: Ruturaj, Shubman, Surya shine in India A's win

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

India 'A' scored 279 for 8 in 50 overs and then dismissed New Zealand XI for 187 in 41.1 overs

Hardik shares his success mantra with throwback picture

Hardik shares his success mantra with throwback picture

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

In the picture, Pandya is standing on the truck and posing for a photograph. The right-handed batsman termed his journey in the cricket as amazing.

#JNU: 'Such violence is against the ethos of this country'

#JNU: 'Such violence is against the ethos of this country'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Leading sportspersons condemn attack on JNU students and staff.

India suffers twin defeats in Online Nations Cup, finishes 5th

India suffers twin defeats in Online Nations Cup, finishes 5th

Rediff.com9 May 2020

With Viswanathan Anand resting, the Indian team managed to hold their own against the favourites before Yu Yangyi subdued B Adhiban with black pieces to secure another victory in the tournament.

Double blow for India on Day 2 of Online Nations Cup Chess

Double blow for India on Day 2 of Online Nations Cup Chess

Rediff.com6 May 2020

India suffered a double blow, losing its third and fourth round matches to Europe and top-seeded China by similar 1.5-2.5 margins, on the second day of the FIDE-Chess.com Online Nations Cup on Wednesday. Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand came up against a strong opponent in Ding Liren and the two agreed to sign peace in 54 moves. P Harikrishna held higher-rated Yu Yangyi to a draw while long-time rivals Koneru Humpy and Hou Yifan drew their game.

Chess Olympiad: India, Russia declared joint winners

Chess Olympiad: India, Russia declared joint winners

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

India and Russia were on Sunday declared joint winners of the 2020 Online Chess Olympiad after the final was marred by internet disconnection and server malfunction. This was the first time FIDE, the international chess federation, was holding the Olympiad in an online format, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mira Nair falls, has shoulder surgery

Mira Nair falls, has shoulder surgery

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

'I had a very painful shoulder surgery after a fall in the park.' 'I am nursing myself back to sturdiness slowly and steadily.'

Can Pandit replicate Vidarbha success with MP?

Can Pandit replicate Vidarbha success with MP?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

India's most successful journeyman domestic coach Chandrakant Pandit will take over as the new coach of Madhya Pradesh in the next season after completing three eventful years with Vidarbha in which they won back-to-back Ranji Trophy and Irani Cup titles. In fact, Pandit during the final phase of his career played as a professional for Madhya Pradesh after successful time with Mumbai followed by Assam for a few years.

Tharoor moves HC to get police preserve Sunanda's tweets

Tharoor moves HC to get police preserve Sunanda's tweets

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The application, which is likely to come up for hearing on June 8, said the tweets and Twitter timeline of Pushkar is of utmost importance in the case and as she is not alive, there is an apprehension that the account and the tweets may be deleted.

Rohit takes dig at ICC after 'best pull shot poll' tweet

Rohit takes dig at ICC after 'best pull shot poll' tweet

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

India's swashbuckling opener Rohit Sharma took a dig at the ICC on Sunday after his name did not feature in a poll, initiated by the apex body, on who has got the best pull shot in international cricket.

Opportunity for Kohli to improve Barabati record in series decider

Opportunity for Kohli to improve Barabati record in series decider

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

In an optional net session, Kohli batted for a significant time, going for aerial as well as ground strokes.

All-India coaching staff will pave way for strong future: Shastri

All-India coaching staff will pave way for strong future: Shastri

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that an all-India coaching line-up will pave the way for a strong future of coaches and cricketers in the country.

Saha sustains injury on left thumb, Pant keeps wickets in final hour

Saha sustains injury on left thumb, Pant keeps wickets in final hour

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Saha was hurt in the 27th over, while keeping to off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

How India can avoid 3-0 whitewash in New Zealand

How India can avoid 3-0 whitewash in New Zealand

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Indian openers have not replicated the kind of starts the Indian batting has grown accustomed to from its top-order.

'Seeing my child having breathing problems was terrible'

'Seeing my child having breathing problems was terrible'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

'Last few weeks have been horrible in Delhi with pollution levels'

Nostalgic Hardik Pandya recalls ODI debut

Nostalgic Hardik Pandya recalls ODI debut

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

The all-rounder played his first match for India against New Zealand in Dharamsala in 2016.

Kohli breaks Miandad's 26-year-old record of most ODI runs against Windies

Kohli breaks Miandad's 26-year-old record of most ODI runs against Windies

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Kohli broke the record of Pakistan's Javed Miandad and became the leading run-scorer against West Indies in ODIs.

WATCH: This 87-year-old fan catches Kohli's attention

WATCH: This 87-year-old fan catches Kohli's attention

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Virat Kohli could not resist himself from meeting Charulata Patel, an 87-year-old Indian fan

Saini reprimanded for showing aggressive gesture against Pooran

Saini reprimanded for showing aggressive gesture against Pooran

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Saini handed one demerit point for 'aggressive gestures' at Pooran

PIX: Virushka celebrate Diwali in style...

PIX: Virushka celebrate Diwali in style...

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

India cricket captain Virat Kohli and his wife Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma exuded major romantic couple vibes in their best traditional avatars as they celebrated the festival of Diwali in grand style.

WATCH: Kohli's sarcastic reply to journalist on Dhoni's future

WATCH: Kohli's sarcastic reply to journalist on Dhoni's future

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Kohli jokingly told journalists to come to the change room and say 'hello' to the former skipper.

India's openers may be inexperienced but they are classy: Southee

India's openers may be inexperienced but they are classy: Southee

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

India are missing a couple of guys due to the injury but there are plenty guys who are talented and capable, Tim Southee said.

'India, happiest team at T20 WC, Thailand distant second'

'India, happiest team at T20 WC, Thailand distant second'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Smriti Mandhana joked that only debutants Thailand can given them competition when it comes to having fun.

5 Things 2019 has taught Jasprit Bumrah

5 Things 2019 has taught Jasprit Bumrah

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

In 2019, Bumrah not only emerged as India's pace spearhead in all three formats of the game, but also became one of the best bowlers of the world.

ICC Test Rankings: India retain top spot

ICC Test Rankings: India retain top spot

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

India have retained their number one spot in the updated International Cricket Council Test team rankings, released on Monday.

Awwdorable! Virat Kohli, Anushka with 'beautiful boy'

Awwdorable! Virat Kohli, Anushka with 'beautiful boy'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Here's another Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma (Virushka) photograph from England, we can't get enough of...

'Indian tennis needs people like Dravid, Gopichand'

'Indian tennis needs people like Dravid, Gopichand'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

India needs people like Rahul Dravid and Pullela Gopichand, who have done an excellent job in producing young talent in their respective disciplines, for tennis to develop in the country, says eight-time Grand Slam doubles champion Leander Paes.

Harmanpreet, Smriti, Rodrigues to miss Big Bash League due to national commitments

Harmanpreet, Smriti, Rodrigues to miss Big Bash League due to national commitments

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

WBBL is likely to clash with India's month-long tour of the Caribbean

Rohit blessed with baby girl; to miss Sydney Test

Rohit blessed with baby girl; to miss Sydney Test

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

He returned to India on Sunday to attend to his wife Ritika, who delivered a baby girl.

Focussed on winning World Cup 2021, says Mithali Raj

Focussed on winning World Cup 2021, says Mithali Raj

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

"After playing for so many years, probably I had everything, except that one World Cup. In 2021 again I am going to give another try," says Mithali Raj

'Women's cricket needs innovation to boost its popularity'

'Women's cricket needs innovation to boost its popularity'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Devine, who was the top run-getter for New Zealand at this year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup, feels introduction of a smaller ball could change the dynamics of the women's game.

Kohli hints Rahul to continue as India keeper in NZ T20s

Kohli hints Rahul to continue as India keeper in NZ T20s

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Rahul is likely to continue behind the wickets again in Friday's Twenty20 series opener in Auckland.

Check out schedule of Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics

Check out schedule of Indian athletes at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Check out the complete schedule of Indian athletes at the Tokyo Olympics

Indian football team clinches SAFF U-15 Women's C'ships

Indian football team clinches SAFF U-15 Women's C'ships

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Priyanka Sujeesh orchestrated the attacks from the middle of the park, while Amisha Baxla looked lively from the right flank.

India's Mandhana is World No 1 in ODIs

India's Mandhana is World No 1 in ODIs

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

India ODI captain Mithali Raj has slipped to the fifth spot.

TT: Sathiyan becomes first Indian to break into top-25

TT: Sathiyan becomes first Indian to break into top-25

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Sathiyan rose four spots to be placed 24th in the latest ITTF rankings, following his impressive sixth place finish in the Asia Cup in Yokohama earlier this month. Last week, he was the sole Indian to reach the round of 32 in the World Championships in Hungary.