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Vihari opens up on Test team silence: What's going on?

Vihari opens up on Test team silence: What's going on?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Hanuma Vihari is eying a Test comeback by capping off the Ranji Trophy season on a strong note.

INSPIRING! Hard Times To Glory Times

INSPIRING! Hard Times To Glory Times

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Cricketers, shaped by diverse journeys from unexpected corners of the country, serve as a testament to the power of unwavering belief.

Rabada joins elite club with 500 international wickets

Rabada joins elite club with 500 international wickets

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Accumulating 500 wickets in 218 international appearances, Rabada maintains an average of 24.79

Ranji Trophy: Big boys Mumbai, K'taka, TN, Saurashtra eye semis berth

Ranji Trophy: Big boys Mumbai, K'taka, TN, Saurashtra eye semis berth

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

After a month and half of topsy-turvy ride, eight teams have managed to steer themselves clear of other 24 contenders to enter the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals.

Ishant Sharma set to play against Baroda

Ishant Sharma set to play against Baroda

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Veteran pacer Ishant Sharma will be walking into the playing XI as Delhi's pace attack gets ready to ask probing questions to a gritty Baroda in their fifth Ranji Trophy Group D match starting at the Palam Ground from Friday.

'For Pakistan Army, Imran Is A No-Go'

'For Pakistan Army, Imran Is A No-Go'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'Will Imran compromise with the army? We are all human beings. We all compromise.'

3 CRPF jawans killed, 14 hurt in Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh

3 CRPF jawans killed, 14 hurt in Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Among the three slain personnel, two belonged to the CoBRA's 201st battalion and one to the CRPF's 150th battalion, a senior police officer said.

Warner 1st to achieve 100 appearances in all formats

Warner 1st to achieve 100 appearances in all formats

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

David Warner became Australia's first player from the nation to make 100 appearances in all formats of cricket

3rd Test: India's vulnerable middle-order in focus against fearless England

3rd Test: India's vulnerable middle-order in focus against fearless England

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

India will need to be ruthless and tactful in equal measure while dealing with an unpredictable England when the third chapter of a riveting Test series begins in Rajkot on Thursday.

Sabalenka beats Zheng to retain Australian Open crown

Sabalenka beats Zheng to retain Australian Open crown

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Aryna Sabalenka beat China's Zheng Qinwen 6-3 6-2 to retain the Australian Open women's singles title on Saturday.

How NSG Trains To Fight Terrorists

How NSG Trains To Fight Terrorists

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The NSG calendar of 2024 is here! The calendar this year features some unique shots as those of CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) attack combat team, drone killers and CornerShot gun.

R-Day: Prez Murmu revives 'buggy tradition' after 40 years

R-Day: Prez Murmu revives 'buggy tradition' after 40 years

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The presidents were escorted by the President's Bodyguard -- "Rashtrapati Ke Angrakshak".

Dayana Yastremska Lights Up Australian Open

Dayana Yastremska Lights Up Australian Open

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

From her remarkable comeback through qualifiers to triumphant battles against major champions, Yastremska's resilience radiates on the hallowed Rod Laver Arena.

Saurabh Kumar: Net bowler for India against England in 2021, squad member in 2024

Saurabh Kumar: Net bowler for India against England in 2021, squad member in 2024

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

The life of Saurabh Kumar, veteran of a decade in domestic cricket, took a sharp turn on Monday when he made the Indian squad for the second Test against England starting in Visakhapatnam on February 2.

Ethiopian runners reign supreme at Mumbai Marathon

Ethiopian runners reign supreme at Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The elite races across all categories were dominated by Ethiopian runners.

500 Wickets Club Welcomes Ashwin

500 Wickets Club Welcomes Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

He is the ninth bowler and fifth spinner to complete the feat in Tests.

Movies - no, Cricket - yes! I was never interested in movies: Vidhu Vinod Chopra's son shines on cricket pitch

Movies - no, Cricket - yes! I was never interested in movies: Vidhu Vinod Chopra's son shines on cricket pitch

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

During the current Ranji Trophy season, a star son has been launched. But for 25-year-old Agni Dev Chopra, he never had the luxury of a re-take that his film-maker father Vidhu Vinod Chopra has had throughout his illustrious career.

What makes Rajat Patidar special as compared to other domestic contemporaries?

What makes Rajat Patidar special as compared to other domestic contemporaries?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

There is very little chance that Rajat Patidar will make it to the playing eleven during India's opening Test against England unless the hosts decide on going a bowler short.

Rinku coming off age, has done really well: Rohit

Rinku coming off age, has done really well: Rohit

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

'He is coming off age and doing what is expected of him and he has done really well for India.'

Ashwin, Meet India's 100 Test Club

Ashwin, Meet India's 100 Test Club

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

As Ravichandran Ashwin prepares to step onto the field for his 100th Test in the upcoming Dharamsala fixture on March 7, he is poised to join a prestigious group of 14 Indian cricketers

Judiciary needs to begin 'difficult conversations', says CJI

Judiciary needs to begin 'difficult conversations', says CJI

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

The CJI said there is an urgent need to emerge from the adjournment culture to a culture of professionalism.

The next generation is something that this sport needs: Sinner

The next generation is something that this sport needs: Sinner

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Jannik Sinner was not about to announce the end of the "Big Three" after his breakthrough Grand Slam triumph at the Australian Open but the 22-year-old Italian does believe tennis needs a fresh generation of champions.

Ranji Trophy: Mohit Avasthi takes 7/52 as Mumbai crush Bengal

Ranji Trophy: Mohit Avasthi takes 7/52 as Mumbai crush Bengal

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

Mohit Avasthi ran through the Bengal batting lineup, grabbing seven wickets for 52 runs as Mumbai stormed to an innings and four-run win with a bonus point in their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Kolkata on Sunday.

Fighter Review: Wannabe Top Gun

Fighter Review: Wannabe Top Gun

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Fighter's distressing lack of thrills and sizzle reduces the exercise to an excuse for tedious amounts of Pakistan bashing, observes Sukanya Verma.

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Our study finds that only about 20% of Indians are vegetarians and the rest of the 80% are non-vegetarians or meat-eaters.'

Umpiring equality: Sue Redfern makes history

Umpiring equality: Sue Redfern makes history

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Sue Redfern is poised to make history as the inaugural ICC-appointed female neutral umpire

Pak warns of 'serious consequences' after Iran attacks terror bases

Pak warns of 'serious consequences' after Iran attacks terror bases

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Islamabad also summoned the Iranian charge d'affaires here and issued a strongly worded condemnation of Iran's "violation of its airspace", the Foreign Office said.

'Fauda' actor Idan Amedi seriously injured fighting Hamas in Gaza

'Fauda' actor Idan Amedi seriously injured fighting Hamas in Gaza

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Idan Amedi, 35, was fighting as an IDF reservist. He was airlifted to a hospital on Monday where he was sedated and received treatment.

Navy begins probe to hunt down pirates involved in hijacking attempt

Navy begins probe to hunt down pirates involved in hijacking attempt

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

The Navy deployed a warship, maritime patrol aircraft P-8I, helicopters and and MQ9B Predator drones to assist the vessel, MV Lila Norfolk, after it sent a message on the UK Maritime Trade Operations portal, saying unknown armed personnel had boarded it on Thursday evening.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara continued his good form in Ranji Trophy as he slammed his second successive century as Saurashtra dominated their Elite Group A match against Manipur.

Ranji Trophy: Tamil Nadu beat Goa; Delhi's hopes dashed

Ranji Trophy: Tamil Nadu beat Goa; Delhi's hopes dashed

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Suresh Lokeshwar (52) and Pradosh Ranjan Paul (65) struck half-centuries to help Tamil Nadu complete the formalities and win their Ranji Trophy Group C match against Goa by seven wickets, in Porvorim on Monday.

Pakistan expels Iran's envoy after airstrike, recalls man in Teheran

Pakistan expels Iran's envoy after airstrike, recalls man in Teheran

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Pakistan's ministry of foreign affairs said that the violation of Pakistan's sovereignty is "completely unacceptable" and warned of serious consequences.

Why Sahir Ludhianvi Is Relevant Today

Why Sahir Ludhianvi Is Relevant Today

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

While the country is gripped by Ram Mandir frenzy, Danish Husain -- without shouting from the rooftops -- silently staged his opinion with this play on one of India's best-known poets, observes Neeta Kolhatkar.

73 killed in twin blasts at Iranian general's grave

73 killed in twin blasts at Iranian general's grave

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

As many as 73 people have been killed and 170 injured in twin blasts near the burial site of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in the Iranian city of Kerman on Wednesday in what officials called a terror attack, according to state media, as per CNN.

Warner's last Test XI locked in; can Pakistan spoil the party?

Warner's last Test XI locked in; can Pakistan spoil the party?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Australia out for Pakistan sweep in David Warner Week

Brisbane International: New mother Osaka makes winning return

Brisbane International: New mother Osaka makes winning return

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Naomi Osaka felt the nerves but looked solid on her return to elite tennis after 15 months out as she got past Germany's Tamara Korpatsch 6-3 7-6(9) in the first round of the Brisbane International.

In a first, New Year celebrated at Lal Chowk

In a first, New Year celebrated at Lal Chowk

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Braving sub-zero temperatures, hundreds of locals and tourists thronged the iconic Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk on New Year's eve in Srinagar.

Shubman Gill Enters Elite ODI Club

Shubman Gill Enters Elite ODI Club

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Shubman Gill's century during India's second One Day International against Australia at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, September 24, 2023, gave the young man admission into an elite club with Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli among others as its 7 members.

Bihar cricket: Factionalism rears ugly head again

Bihar cricket: Factionalism rears ugly head again

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Factionalism is nothing new to Bihar cricket and the ugly infighting that has been running well over two decades has robbed the state of some notable talents, besides attracting the ire of the BCCI.

'Despite Covid we don't care about health'

'Despite Covid we don't care about health'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

'The first duty of the government is to learn lessons from a bad experience and course correct. It's a pity that the government is making policy without looking at evidence and differentiating between immediate and urgent.'