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Harish Kotian

Harish Kotian writes on cricket and sports. You can e-mail the author at harishk@rediff.co.in

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PIX: Abhishek's 37-ball century lights up Wankhede!

PIX: Abhishek's 37-ball century lights up Wankhede!

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Abhishek Sharma smashed his way into the record books as he blasted a 37-ball century during the fifth T20 International against England.

'We Could Win A TT Medal At LA Olympics'

'We Could Win A TT Medal At LA Olympics'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Paris 2024 was the first time that both the men's and women's team qualified for the team championships.' 'The women's team made it to the quarter-finals, just one short of the medal round, and the men's team also did well.' 'The mixed doubles is another event where India is doing very well.' 'So these three events are events where there is a possibility of us winning medals at the Olympics.'

How Varun Chakravarthy Reinvented Himself

How Varun Chakravarthy Reinvented Himself

Rediff.com5 days ago

Ever since he has come back into the Indian team last year in October last year, Varun Chakravarthy has proved to be unstoppable, picking up 27 wickets in 10 matches

Will India Unleash Shami In Rajkot?

Will India Unleash Shami In Rajkot?

Rediff.com6 days ago

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the third T20I against England on Tuesday?

'There Was Fear While Running'

'There Was Fear While Running'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'When you are scoring runs and taking wickets, everyone is standing with you.' 'But the real test is to realise who is with you during your tough times.'

The Strange Cases Of Sanju, Siraj, Karun

The Strange Cases Of Sanju, Siraj, Karun

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Sanju Samson will feel hard done by after being left out and so will Mohammed Siraj.

Rinku Singh Engaged To SP MP Priya Saroj?

Rinku Singh Engaged To SP MP Priya Saroj?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Daughter of three-time MP Toofani Saroj, Priya Saroj, 26, is a first-time MP from Uttar Pradesh's Machhlishahr. constituency.

Rohit Practices Hard For Champions Trophy

Rohit Practices Hard For Champions Trophy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Rohit can be seen working extensively on his batting, unleashing his signature shots including the trademark pull shots, the drives through the off-side and the straight lofted shots among others.

Champions Trophy: Pick Karun Nair!

Champions Trophy: Pick Karun Nair!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The Vidarbha batter boasts an incredible average of 752 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, with five centuries from seven games.

10 LOW Points In Kohli's Test Career

10 LOW Points In Kohli's Test Career

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

A look at Virat Kohli's worst-ever showing in a Test series consisting of three matches or more.

Report Card: Bumrah 10/10; Rohit 0/10

Report Card: Bumrah 10/10; Rohit 0/10

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the lone bright spot with a record haul of 32 wickets.

Will Bumrah Captain India In Sydney?

Will Bumrah Captain India In Sydney?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Will Rohit Sharma get one final opportunity to salvage his Test career?

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

What Lies Ahead For Rohit, Kohli?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Will India drop Rohit for the Sydney Test and put Kohli on notice? Or will the team management grant the senior pros a final chance to redeem themselves?

'Greatest Spinner Of This Era'

'Greatest Spinner Of This Era'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'Maybe he got some indication from the team management that he is no longer in the scheme of things.'

'Ashwin Was Absolutely Fearless'

'Ashwin Was Absolutely Fearless'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'The brain would always react first, he was an intelligent cricketer, a good thinking cricketer.'

'Christmas Has Come Early For India'

'Christmas Has Come Early For India'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

'This is a big day for Indian chess.'

'Gukesh Must Go All Out For Win Today'

'Gukesh Must Go All Out For Win Today'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'If Gukesh wins, he has to survive in Game 14.' 'But if Liren wins, then it will be game over for Gukesh.'

Time Running Out For Rohit, Kohli...

Time Running Out For Rohit, Kohli...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

While the whole batting unit faltered, the spotlight fell firmly on seniors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, whose lean patches in recent times have become a matter of concern.

Zaheer's Aussie Mission: Pant As LSG Cap

Zaheer's Aussie Mission: Pant As LSG Cap

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

LSG Team Mentor Zaheer Khan has flown to Australia to discuss with Rishabh Pant about taking over the captaincy for IPL 2025.

'Lyon Is The Best Finger Spinner Ever'

'Lyon Is The Best Finger Spinner Ever'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'He's got a pretty good record against Indian batsmen (123 wickets in 28 Tests versus India).' 'In India too he has a great record (56 wickets in 11 Tests in India), that is a pretty good record against a country that traditionally plays spin very well.'

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