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Pujara@100: Opens up on best knocks, preparation and 'shutting out outside noise'

Pujara@100: Opens up on best knocks, preparation and 'shutting out outside noise'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara is set to play his 100th Test when the second Test gets underway on Friday, and ahead of the milestone match, Pujara opened up on his best knocks and preparations in a candid chat.

Ghana's WC penalty nightmare rekindles once again

Ghana's WC penalty nightmare rekindles once again

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Ghana had always been expected to struggle at this World Cup after an unconvincing qualifying campaign in which a Nigerian goalkeeping howler saw them win a fortunate place in Qatar.

South Africa were ball-tampering soon after Newlands Test: Paine

South Africa were ball-tampering soon after Newlands Test: Paine

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Former Australia captain Tim Paine has accused South Africa of ball-tampering in the match that immediately followed the infamous 2018 Newlands Test which saw the Australian team engulfed in the 'Sandpaper-gate' scandal.

T20 WC: It's India v England, Pakistan v NZ in semis

T20 WC: It's India v England, Pakistan v NZ in semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Pakistan will join India, England and New Zealand in the semi-finals

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

'Historically, Qatar has done wonders as I don't think this will ever be possible with the new format of the World Cup.'

T20 World Cup: The Biggest Upsets

T20 World Cup: The Biggest Upsets

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Three major upsets that highlighted this World Cup.

CSA announces men's international fixtures for 2022-23 home season

CSA announces men's international fixtures for 2022-23 home season

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced the men's international fixtures for the 2022-23 home season, with South Africa set to host England, West Indies and the Netherlands.

SA T20 Auctions: IPL teams spend big, Stubbs biggest buy

SA T20 Auctions: IPL teams spend big, Stubbs biggest buy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Four franchises were involved in a bidding war with MI Cape Town making the initial move followed by Paarl Royals. However, towards the end it was Johannesburg Super Kings and Sunrisers Eastern Cape, who fought tooth and nail before the latter made a winning bid of R 9.2 million.

Imran Khan, 70

Imran Khan, 70

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

How many cricket legends have been elected prime ministers of their countries?

Major soccer stadium disasters over the last 40 years

Major soccer stadium disasters over the last 40 years

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

A look at some of the major disasters in soccer stadiums over the last 40 years following Saturday's stampede at a football match in the Indonesian province of East Java which left several dead.

Can India end 15-year wait for T20 World Cup title?

Can India end 15-year wait for T20 World Cup title?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

There is only ever one aim for India in World Cups, to win, and T20 World Cup 2022 is no different.

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis named as marquee signing by CSK-owned team

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis named as marquee signing by CSK-owned team

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The inaugural edition of the CSA T20 League is scheduled to be played in January-February 2023 and all the six franchises in the tournament have been acquired by current IPL team owners.

Noida twin towers demolished, Supertech brought down to earth

Noida twin towers demolished, Supertech brought down to earth

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

The Supertech twin towers in Noida were demolished on Sunday, a year after the Supreme Court's direction to raze the illegally built structures to the ground. The nearly 100-metre-high structures - taller than Delhi's iconic Qutub Minar (73 metres) - were brought to the ground in seconds literally like a house of cards by the 'waterfall implosion' technique, in a breathtaking spectacle of modern day engineering. They were the tallest structures to be demolished in India.

IPL team owners buy all six franchises in S Africa T20 league

IPL team owners buy all six franchises in S Africa T20 league

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The owners of IPL heavyweight Chennai Super Kings purchased the Johannesburg franchise while JSW Sports, which owns Delhi Capitals, bagged Pretoria.

Kenya's lesbian footballers fight for the right to play

Kenya's lesbian footballers fight for the right to play

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Recognising an increasing number of lesbians are passionate about football, former amateur player and LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Anita Wanjiru founded a women's team in 2017.

REWIND: T20 World Cups: How India Fared

REWIND: T20 World Cups: How India Fared

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A look at India's performances in the past seven T20 World Cups.

Jasprit Bumrah named vice-captain for Johannesburg Test

Jasprit Bumrah named vice-captain for Johannesburg Test

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The move was widely seen as an acknowledgement for his all-format consistency over the years.

South Africa's Gupta brothers arrested in Dubai

South Africa's Gupta brothers arrested in Dubai

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The Gupta brothers are accused in South Africa of using their relationship with former president Zuma to profit financially and influence senior appointments, charges that they have vehemently denied.

Dravid on the areas of concern for India in Test cricket...

Dravid on the areas of concern for India in Test cricket...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

India head coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday said the repeated failures of his batters in the third innings of a Test match and the inability of the bowlers to take 10 wickets in the fourth innings is a matter of concern.

CSK's Devon Conway Leaves Bio-Bubble to Get Married

CSK's Devon Conway Leaves Bio-Bubble to Get Married

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The CSK and New Zealand opener married Kim Watson in his native South Africa.

Seven captains in seven months not ideal: Ganguly

Seven captains in seven months not ideal: Ganguly

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

As he rang in his 50th birthday with friends and family in London, the BCCI president, and one of Indian cricket's most fascinating characters, spoke on a range of issues including multiple captains, workload management, huge media rights valuation and heading the board.

Shakib shines as Bangladesh claim first ever win in SA

Shakib shines as Bangladesh claim first ever win in SA

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan scored a superb 77 as Bangladesh claimed their first ever victory in South Africa with a 38-run win in the first One-Day International at Centurion Park on Friday.

SHOCKING! Why Adam Harry Can't Be A Pilot In India

SHOCKING! Why Adam Harry Can't Be A Pilot In India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

'How can I pursue my dream forgoing my identity? I want to fly as a trans man.'

SA's IPL-bound players picked for Bangladesh ODIs

SA's IPL-bound players picked for Bangladesh ODIs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

South Africa have named a largely unchanged One-Day International squad for the three-match home series with Bangladesh on March 18-23, with only all-rounder Sisanda Magala missing out after he failed a fitness test.

Kiwis relishing historic series win over SA

Kiwis relishing historic series win over SA

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The Blackcaps thrashed the visiting South Africans in their first meeting in Christchurch last week and another win over the Proteas would see the New Zealanders replace Australia at the top of the Test rankings.

Henry takes 7 as South Africa crash for 95 on Day 1

Henry takes 7 as South Africa crash for 95 on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Matt Henry produced a career-best seven for 23 in a spectacular display of pace bowling as New Zealand skittled out South Africa for 95 in two sessions to take charge of the opening Test in Christchurch on Thursday.

Indian students among victims of racism in war-torn Ukraine: Mandela Foundation

Indian students among victims of racism in war-torn Ukraine: Mandela Foundation

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Some complained of being beaten up as they tried to join the fleeing crowds, purely because of their skin colour.

'One Hell of a Ride': Rohit on Kohli's Test Journey

'One Hell of a Ride': Rohit on Kohli's Test Journey

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'As Test team, we stand in a good position. Whole credit goes to Virat'

Vote! Can Bowlers Win Test For India?

Vote! Can Bowlers Win Test For India?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

South Africa need 122 runs to win with 8 wickets in hand.

Vote! Can India pose a huge total?

Vote! Can India pose a huge total?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

The second day of the second Test ended with India scoring 85 runs for the loss of two wickets.

Can bowlers grab some quick wickets?

Can bowlers grab some quick wickets?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The second India-South Africa Test began at the Imperial Wanderers in Johannesburg on Monday.

'New year, same motivation' for Kohli

'New year, same motivation' for Kohli

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Virat Kohli started off the new year in the right earnest with a gruelling batting session during India's nets on Sunday.

Elgar glad team that 'doesn't have the names' delivered

Elgar glad team that 'doesn't have the names' delivered

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

South Africa captain Dean Elgar admits he had to show some tough love to his players, which he believes was behind their turnaround in fortunes as they completed a seven-wicket victory over India at Newlands on Friday to claim the Test series 2-1.

Jayant Yadav, Saini in India squad for South Africa ODIs

Jayant Yadav, Saini in India squad for South Africa ODIs

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Jayant Yadav will replace off-spinner Washington Sundar, who tested positive for COVID-19 during the camp in Bengaluru.

Elgar ready for 'massive' Test against India

Elgar ready for 'massive' Test against India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Elgar expects the players to be up for the fight.

Kohli recalls Dhoni's advice while talking about Pant

Kohli recalls Dhoni's advice while talking about Pant

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Kohli is confident that Pant will not repeat his mistakes and make his opportunities count.

Rahane, Pujara's experience is priceless: Kohli

Rahane, Pujara's experience is priceless: Kohli

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

'The way Jinx and Pujara batted, in second innings, that experience is obviously priceless for us'

I don't need to prove anything to anyone: Kohli

I don't need to prove anything to anyone: Kohli

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

India captain Virat Kohli has batted away criticism of his recent form and says he is "at peace with my game" heading into the decisive third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Tuesday.

Kohli 'absolutely fit' for third Test but Siraj out

Kohli 'absolutely fit' for third Test but Siraj out

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

India captain Virat Kohli on Monday said he will return to the team for the series-deciding third Test against South Africa as he is "absolutely fit" but ruled out the participation of pacer Mohammed Siraj.

PIX: Kohli ready to return as Team India hit the nets

PIX: Kohli ready to return as Team India hit the nets

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The Indian team on Sunday began training for the decisive third and final Test against South Africa here, hoping to recover from the defeat in Johannesburg and claim its maiden series win in the Rainbow Nation.