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Rohit's super stats from Visakhapatnam Test

Rohit's super stats from Visakhapatnam Test

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the first Test.

Australia name five uncapped players for Pakistan series

Australia name five uncapped players for Pakistan series

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Australia named five uncapped players in a raw tour squad to play Pakistan in a Test series in the United Arab Emirates, while recalling pace veteran Peter Siddle for the first time in two years and dropping middle order batsman Peter Handscomb.

Is this New Zealand's World Cup?

Is this New Zealand's World Cup?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Semi-finalists six times. Runner-up in 2015. Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers for the New Zealand team from World Cups.

India-SA Tests: How both teams fare

India-SA Tests: How both teams fare

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Rajneesh Gupta throws up all the numbers from Test encounters between India and South Africa.

How Pakistan fares in World Cups

How Pakistan fares in World Cups

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers of the Pakistan team from cricket World Cups.

How Team India turned things around after Lord's debacle

How Team India turned things around after Lord's debacle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

India coach Ravi Shastri is happy that his team responded magnificently after he sought accountability post back-to-back defeat in the first two Tests.

PM meets Chinese defence minister, says differences should not become disputes

PM meets Chinese defence minister, says differences should not become disputes

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

According to official sources, the primary objective of Wei's visit is to deliberate with Indian defence establishment on implementation of decisions taken by Modi and Xi in their informal summit in Wuhan in April.

'AB undoubtedly one of cricket's great entertainers'

'AB undoubtedly one of cricket's great entertainers'

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The International Cricket Council congratulated former South Africa Test captain AB de Villiers for an illustrious 14-year international career that saw him excel across all three formats of the game.

World leaders gather in Johannesburg for Mandela memorial

World leaders gather in Johannesburg for Mandela memorial

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee will be among over 90 heads of state and government who will attend an emotional memorial service in South Africa on Tuesday for anti-apartheid legend Nelson Mandela, making it one of the largest such gatherings in generations.

Kohli and friends celebrate T20I win with dinner

Kohli and friends celebrate T20I win with dinner

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Kohli, along with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, opener Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul were photographed enjoying a meal with a guest on Sunday.

The secret to Bumrah's success...

The secret to Bumrah's success...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Jasprit Bumrah said his experience of getting reverse swing on slower pitches in first class cricket helped him get the best out of a docile MCG track after his six-wicket haul put India in command in the third Test, in Melbourne.

India wants to work with BRICS nations on Fourth Industrial Revolution: PM

India wants to work with BRICS nations on Fourth Industrial Revolution: PM

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

He said the Fourth Industrial Revolution will have more importance than the capital.

Obama recommends: 6 books you must read

Obama recommends: 6 books you must read

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The list comprising old and new fiction as well as non-fiction deals with the intrinsic issues that continue to affect Africa today.

South Africa unveil bumper summer ahead of World Cup

South Africa unveil bumper summer ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Cricket South Africa have announced their home schedule for the 2018/19 season that will see tours by Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, with the focus on One-Day Internationals ahead of the World Cup next year.

2nd Test: No WACA but batsmen expected to dance to bowlers' tunes

2nd Test: No WACA but batsmen expected to dance to bowlers' tunes

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

The mood in the Indian camp was summed up best by the skipper after a green pitch was unveiled on eve of the maiden Test at the new facility.

New skipper Paine on how Aussies should play the game...

New skipper Paine on how Aussies should play the game...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The Australian team do not need to make wholesale changes to their cricket culture as a few tweaks should once again endear them to home fans, according to Test captain Tim Paine.

Bajrang leads Indian wrestlers' charge; silver for Khatri, Dhanda

Bajrang leads Indian wrestlers' charge; silver for Khatri, Dhanda

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

A dominant Bajrang Punia overpowered his opponents with remarkable ease to claim gold medal in the men's freestyle 65 kg event at the 21st Commonwealth Games on Friday.

1st Test: Team India ready to grind it out in Australia

1st Test: Team India ready to grind it out in Australia

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The series is even more important for Kohli as it would also define his legacy as a leader having already established himself as world's premier batsman.

Canara Bank to shut three overseas branches

Canara Bank to shut three overseas branches

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

And will sell its 50 per cent stake to State Bank of India in Russia as part of rationalisation of overseas branch network.

After 12 years, India, Russia, China hold trilateral meeting

After 12 years, India, Russia, China hold trilateral meeting

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Earlier, Modi met Jinping seperately and the two leaders concurred there had been a perceptible improvement in bilateral relations.

Daredevils give Plunkett first IPL stint, to fill in for injured Rabada

Daredevils give Plunkett first IPL stint, to fill in for injured Rabada

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Plunkett, who has featured in 13 Tests, 65 One-Day Internationals and 15 Twenty20 Internationals for England, was picked from the Registered Available Player Pool (RAPP) list, according to a media release.

PHOTOS: Pujara, Pant break records as Australia made to chase leather

PHOTOS: Pujara, Pant break records as Australia made to chase leather

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

India put together their second highest team total on Australian soil, piling up 622/7 declared on the second day of the match. Their highest team total, 705/7 declared, was also incidentally scored at this venue, in 2004.

NZ leapfrog Australia in ICC Test rankings

NZ leapfrog Australia in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

However, New Zealand are ahead by a thin margin, as they are now on 102.263 points and Australia are on 102.2 points.

10 heaviest Test defeats by runs

10 heaviest Test defeats by runs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Rediff.com presets a list of 10 biggest defeats by runs suffered by a Test nation:

Winnie Mandela, anti-apartheid activist and Nelson Mandela's ex-wife, dies

Winnie Mandela, anti-apartheid activist and Nelson Mandela's ex-wife, dies

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

She played a high-profile role in the battle to end white-minority rule. However, her place in history was also stained by controversy.

Ashwin comes out in support of Smith, Warner and Bancroft

Ashwin comes out in support of Smith, Warner and Bancroft

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

'The world simply wants to see you cry, once you have cried they will feel satisfied and live happily ever after,' lamented India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin while expressing solidarity with the disgraced Steve Smith and David Warner.

Ball tampering incident should not define Smith & Co: Rohit

Ball tampering incident should not define Smith & Co: Rohit

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Rohit Sharma, who said images of the former Australia skipper being escorted at Johannesburg airport and his tearful media conference in Sydney 'resonated' with him.

Australia coach Lehmann to quit after South Africa Test

Australia coach Lehmann to quit after South Africa Test

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Australia cricket coach Darren Lehmann said on Thursday he will step down after this week's Test match against South Africa, partly because of abuse his family received over a ball-tampering scandal that has rocked the sport.

'Regretful' Bancroft asks for 'forgiveness' in ball-tampering scandal

'Regretful' Bancroft asks for 'forgiveness' in ball-tampering scandal

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'I lied. I lied about the sandpaper. I panicked in that situation and I'm very sorry ... I feel like I've let everyone down in Australia'

Yoga one of the most powerful unifying forces in strife-torn world: Modi

Yoga one of the most powerful unifying forces in strife-torn world: Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The PM performed Yoga with over 50,000 enthusiasts at the Forest Research Institute campus in Dehradun.

BCCI bars Warner, Smith from IPL 2018

BCCI bars Warner, Smith from IPL 2018

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Earllier, Smith and Warner were reportedly banned for one year, ruling them out of the home series against India, while Cameron Bancroft was handed a nine-month suspension as Cricket Australia came down heavily on the errant trio which disgraced itself in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.

Warner relinquishes Sunrisers Hyderabad captaincy

Warner relinquishes Sunrisers Hyderabad captaincy

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

"In light of recent events, David Warner has stepped down as captain of SunRisers Hyderabad. The new captain of the Team will be announced shortly," K.Shanmugam, CEO, Sunrisers Hyderabad, was quoted as saying in a statement.

South Africa look to end five-year Durban drought

South Africa look to end five-year Durban drought

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

South Africa will seek to arrest a dismal Durban run of four straight defeats at Kingsmead when they host India in the second and final Test on Thursday, four days after their epic draw in Johannesburg.

Bizarre, strange and horrible 24 hours: Tim Paine

Bizarre, strange and horrible 24 hours: Tim Paine

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Tim Paine laments Australian capitulation in third Test amid ball-tampering scandal

Smith BANNED by ICC amid ball-tampering probe

Smith BANNED by ICC amid ball-tampering probe

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Steve Smith stepped down as Australia captain on Sunday and has been suspended for one Test by the International Cricket Council amid stunning ball-tampering revelations that have plunged the test team into crisis.

How South African media reacted after ball tampering scandal

How South African media reacted after ball tampering scandal

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

A bemused, if almost ambivalent reaction, has come from South Africa in contrast to the angry backlash in Australia to their cricket team's admission of cheating in a Test match between the sides at Newlands on Saturday.

PHOTOS: De Villiers drives South Africa on Day 3

PHOTOS: De Villiers drives South Africa on Day 3

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

IMAGES from Day 3 of the 3rd Test played between South Africa and Australia in Cape Town on Saturday

England vs India 4th Test: Will Kohli field unchanged XI?

England vs India 4th Test: Will Kohli field unchanged XI?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Ravichandran Ashwin has recovered from his hip injury and is fit to play the fourth Test against England,

Sri Lanka: Champs once; runners up twice

Sri Lanka: Champs once; runners up twice

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the Sri Lankan team from World Cups.

Steyn rules himself out of third Australia Test

Steyn rules himself out of third Australia Test

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

South Africa's fast bowler Dale Steyn has ruled himself out of a possible return for the third Test against Australia which starts next Thursday as he continues his recovery from a troublesome heel injury.